Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new
GPS Navigation System.
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provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or
service on the product.
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This Quick Start Guide explains
the basic functions of this unit. For
functions not covered in this guide,
refer to the Instruction Manual (PDF
file) contained in the included CDROM “Instruction Manual”.
To refer to the Instruction Manual
contained in the CD-ROM, a PC
loaded with Microsoft® Windows XP/
Vista/7 or Mac OS X® 10.4 or later
is required in addition to Adobe®
™ 7.1 or Adobe® Acrobat® 7.1
Reader
or later.
The Instruction Manual is subject
to change for modification of
specifications and so forth. You can
download the latest version of the
Instruction Manual from http://
manual2.jvckenwood.com/edition/
im366.
NOTE
•The panels shown in this guide are
examples used to provide clear
explanations of the operations. For this
reason, they may be different from the
actual panels.
•In this manual, each model name is
abbreviated as follows.
DNX890HD:
DNX7700BT:
DNX690HD:
DNX570HD, DNX5700BT, and
DNX5080EX:
If above icons are showed, read the article
applicable to the unit you use.
•In operation procedures, bracket shape
indicates the key or button you should
control.
< >: indicates the name of panel buttons.
[ ]: indicates the name of touch keys.
•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
•Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s
display when you are driving for any extended
period.
•If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
Precautions on using this unit
•When you purchase optional accessories, check
with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that
they work with your model and in your area.
•You can select language to display menus,
audio file tags, etc. See Language setup (P. 89) in the Instruction Manual.
•The Radio Data System or Radio Broadcast Data
System feature won’t work where the service is
not supported by any broadcasting station.
•The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and front panel
are dirty. Detach the front panel and clean the
connector with a cotton swab gently, being
careful not to damage the connector.
unlikely event that a child swallows the battery,
immediately consult a physician.
Protecting the monitor
To protect the monitor from damage, do not
operate the monitor using a ballpoint pen or
similar tool with the sharp tip.
Lens fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew or condensation may form on
the lens in the disc player of the unit. Called
lens fogging, this condensation on the lens
may not allow discs to play. In such a situation,
remove the disc and wait for the condensation
to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate
normally after a while, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
Precautions on handling discs
•Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
•Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc
with tape stuck on it.
•Do not use disc type accessories.
•Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
•When removing discs from this unit, pull them
out horizontally.
•If the disc center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the disc only after removing the burrs with
a ballpoint pen etc.
•Discs that are not round cannot be used.
Precautions on battery
•Put the remote control in a place where it will
not move during braking or other operations. A
dangerous situation could result, if the remote
control falls down and gets wedged under the
pedals while driving.
•Do not leave the battery near fire or under
direct sunlight. A fire, explosion or excessive
heat generation may result.
•Do not recharge, short, break up or heat the
battery or place it in an open fire. Such actions
may cause the battery to leak fluid. If spilled
fluid comes in contact with your eyes or on
clothing, immediately rinse with water and
consult a physician.
•Place the battery out of reach of children. In the
•8-cm (3 inch) discs cannot be used.
•Discs with coloring on the recording surface or
discs that are dirty cannot be used.
•This unit can only play the CDs with
.
This unit may not correctly play discs which do
not have the mark.
•You cannot play a disc that has not been
finalized. (For the finalization process see your
writing software, and your recorder instruction
manual.)
3
Quick Start Guide
Acquiring GPS signal
The first time you turn on this unit, you must
wait while the system acquires satellite signals
for the first time. This process could take up
to several minutes. Make sure your vehicle
is outdoors in an open area away from tall
buildings and trees for fastest acquisition.
After the system acquires satellites for the first
time, it will acquire satellites quickly each time
thereafter.
About the front panel
When removing the product from the box or
installing it, the front panel may be positioned
at the angle shown in (Fig. 1). This is due to the
characteristics of mechanism the product is
equipped with.
When the product is first powered on works
properly, the front panel will automatically move
into the position (initial setting angle) shown in
(Fig. 2).
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)
How to Reset Your Unit
If the unit or the connected unit fails
to operate properly, reset the unit.
Press the <Reset> button.
1
The unit returns to factory settings.
Cleaning the Unit
If the front panel of this unit is
stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth
such as a silicon cloth. If the front
panel is stained badly, wipe the
stain off with a cloth moistened with
neutral cleaner, then wipe it again
with a clean soft dry cloth.
•Applying spray cleaner directly to the
unit may affect its mechanical parts.
Wiping the front panel with a hard cloth
or using a volatile liquid such as thinner
or alcohol may scratch the surface or
erase screened print.
NOTE
•Disconnect the USB device before pressing
the <Reset> button. Pressing the <Reset>
button with the USB device connected can
damage the data stored in the USB device.
For how to disconnect the USB device, see
How to Play Music (P.16).
•When the unit is turned on after resetting,
the Initial SETUP screen appears. See First
Read this information carefully before starting to
operate the Kenwood Car Navigation System and
follow the instructions in this manual. Neither
Kenwood nor Garmin shall be liable for problems
or accidents resulting from failure to observe the
instructions in this manual.
2WARNINGS
Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or
serious injury.
When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the navigation system to all available
navigation sources, including information from
street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety,
always resolve any discrepancies or questions
before continuing navigation.
Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become distracted by the navigation
system while driving, and always be fully aware
of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of
time spent viewing the screen of the navigation
system while driving, and use voice prompts
when possible.
Do not enter destinations, change settings, or
access any functions requiring prolonged use of
the navigation system controls while driving. Stop
your vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting such operations.
Keep the system volume at a low enough level to
be able to hear outside noises while driving. If you
can no longer hear outside noises, you may be
unable to react adequately to the traffic situation.
This may cause accidents.
The navigation system will not display the correct
current position of the vehicle the first time it is
used after purchase, or if the vehicle battery is
disconnected. GPS satellite signals will soon be
received, however, and the correct position will
be displayed.
Be careful of the ambient temperature. Using the
navigation system at extreme temperatures can
lead to malfunction or damage. Also note that
the unit can be damaged by strong vibration, by
metal objects, or by water getting inside the unit.
2CAUTIONS
Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations may result in injury or
property damage.
The navigation system is designed to provide you
with route suggestions. It does not reflect road
closures or road conditions, weather conditions,
or other factors that may affect safety or timing
while driving.
Use the navigation system only as a navigational
aid. Do not attempt to use the navigation system
for any purpose requiring precise measurement of
direction, distance, location, or topography.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated
by the United States government, which is solely
responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The
government system is subject to changes that
could affect the accuracy and performance of all
GPS equipment, including the navigation system.
Although the navigation system is a precision
navigation device, any navigation device can be
misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become
unsafe.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vehicle Battery Preservation
This navigation system can be used when the
ignition key is turned to ON or ACC. To preserve
the battery, however, it should be used with the
engine running whenever possible. Using the
navigation system for a long time with the engine
switched off can cause the battery to run down.
Map Data Information
One of the goals of Garmin is to provide
customers with the most complete and accurate
cartography that is available to us at a reasonable
cost. We use a combination of governmental
and private data sources, which we identify
in product literature and copyright messages
displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data
sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete
data. In some countries, complete and accurate
map information is either not available or is
prohibitively expensive.
5
Quick Start Guide
First Step
Power on the unit and perform some
setup steps before using.
Press the <MENU> button.
The unit is turned on.
The “Initial setup” is only necessary
when you use the unit for the first
time after purchase, and when you
reset the unit.
Touch the corresponding
1
key and set the value.
Language
Select the language used for the control
screen and setting items. Default is “American
English (en)”. (Instruction Manual P.89)
After setting, touch [Enter].
Angle
Adjust the position of the monitor. Default is
“0”. (Instruction Manual P.92)
After setting, touch [
iPod AV Interface Use
Set the terminal which your iPod is connected
to. Default is “iPod”. (Instruction Manual P.98)
Color
Set the screen and button illumination color.
You can select whether to perform color scan
and adjust scanning color. (Instruction Manual
P.92)
After setting, touch [
EXT SW
Control the external devices. (Instruction
Manual P.99)
After setting, touch [
Camera
Set the parameters for the camera. (Instruction
Manual P.96)