Kenwood DNX 577 S Quick Start Guide

B5K-0725-10 (K)© 2020 JVCKENWOOD Corporation

DNX997XR
DNX697S
DNX577S

GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Quick Start Guide

SYSTÈME DE NAVIGATION GPS

Guide de démarrage rapide

SISTEMA DE NAVEGACIÓN GPS

Guía de inicio rápido

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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Record the serial number, found on the top of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space
provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or
service on the product.
Model DNX997XR / DNX697S / DNX577S Serial number

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Ñ Software License on This

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Before Use

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Before Use

About the Quick start guide

• This Quick Start Guide describes basic functions of this
unit. For functions not described in this Guide, refer to
the Instruction Manual on the following website:
http://manual.kenwood.com/edition/im402/

• The Instruction manual is subject to change for
modification of specifications and so forth. Be sure to
download the latest edition of the Instruction manual
for reference.

How to read this manual

• The screens and panels shown in this manual are
examples used to provide a clear explanation of
operations.
For this reason, they may be different from the actual
screens or panels, or some display patterns may be
different from the actual ones.

• Display language: English is used for the purpose of
explanation. You can select a display language from
the [SETUP] menu. See User Interface Setup (P.88)
in the Instruction Manual.

Precautions

# WARNINGS

Ñ To prevent injury or fire, take

the following precautions:

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metallic
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.

Ñ 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.

Contents ................................................ 4

Before Use ............................................. 4

About the Quick start guide ................................. 4

How to read this manual ........................................4

Precautions ................................................................. 4

Safety Precautions

and Important Information.............................. 6

Basic Operations ................................... 7

Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel .. 7

Turning on the Unit .................................................. 8

Initial Settings ............................................................ 9

Touch screen operations ......................................10

HOME screen descriptions ..................................11

Popup menu .............................................................12

Source selection screen description ................12

Source control screen descriptions ..................14

List screen ..................................................................14

Navigation Operation ...........................................15

Disc ......................................................17

Playing a disc ............................................................17

DVD/VCD Basic Operation ...................................17

DVD Disc Menu Operation ..................................18

USB/SD/iPod........................................19

Connecting a USB device .....................................19

Inserting the SD ......................................................19

Connect iPod/iPhone ............................................20

USB/SD/iPod Basic Operation ............................20

HD Radio™ Tuner/Radio ..................... 21

HD Radio Tuner Basic Operation .......................21

Radio Basic Operation ...........................................22

Memory Operation ................................................22

Bluetooth Control ...............................23

Register the Bluetooth device ............................23

Using the Hands-Free Unit ..................................24

Controlling Audio ...............................26

Connection/Installation .....................27

Before Installation ..................................................27

Installing the unit....................................................29

Appendix .............................................37

Note for specifications ..........................................37

Contents

Before Use

5English

• You can select a language to display menus,
audio file tags, etc. See User Interface Setup
(P.88) in the Instruction Manual.

• The Radio Data System or Radio Broadcast
Data System feature won’t work in areas
where the service is not supported by any
broadcasting station.

Ñ Protecting the monitor

• To protect the monitor from damage, do not
operate the monitor using a ball point pen or
similar tool with a sharp tip.

Ñ Cleaning the unit

• If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe it with
a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then
wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.

NOTE

• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit
may damage its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the
surface or erase the screened print.

Ñ Lens fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew may form on the lens in the
disc player of the unit due to condensation.
This condensation on the lens (also called lens
fogging) may not allow discs to play. In such a
situation, remove the disc and wait for the dew
to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate
normally after a while, consult your KENWOOD
dealer.

Ñ 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 the disc from the center toward the
outside rim.

• When removing a disc from this unit, pull it 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.

• 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 following types of
CDs.

• 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's
instruction manual.)

Ñ 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.

Ñ About GLONASS

This unit uses Global Navigation Satellite System
(GLONASS) in addition to GPS.

Combining GPS and GLONASS can refine
positioning accuracy than using GPS only.

Ñ Caution for Smartphone Users

Simultaneously running multiple applications
on your smartphone while screen sharing places
heavy demand on the microprocessor of the
phone, potentially affecting communication and
performance.

For best results while pairing with your Kenwood
receiver, please be sure to close any unused
applications.

Before Use

6

Safety Precautions and
Important Information

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.

# WARNING

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.

# CAUTION

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.

Ñ 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.

Basic Operations

7English

Basic Operations

Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel

DNX997XR

9

8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

DNX697S / DNX577S

4

2

3
5
6

10 18

NOTE

• The panels shown in this manual
are examples used to provide a
clear explanation of operations.
For this reason, they may be
different from the actual panels.

Number Name Motion

1

Remote
Sensor

• Receives the remote control signal.

2

S, R
(Volume)

• Adjusts the volume.
The volume will go up to 15 when you keep pressing R.

3

NAV/[ ]

• Displays the navigation screen.

• Pressing and holding switches view camera display on/off.
The camera whose view is displayed first changes according to the "Camera Setup"
setting and the shift lever position in the shift gate. The camera whose view was
displayed last is kept and the same camera view will be displayed the next time. If its
assignment setting is changed, the rear camera view is displayed.

4

HOME/[ ]

• Displays the HOME screen (P.11).

• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.

• When the power is off, turns the power on.

Basic Operations

8

Number Name Motion

5

MENU/[ ]

• Displays the popup menu screen.

• Pressing for 1 second switches attenuation of the volume on/off.

6

• Displays the APP (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/Wireless Mirroring) screen.

• Pressing and holding displays the Voice Recognition screen.

• When neither Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, nor a Bluetooth Hands-Free phone is
connected, pressing and holding displays Bluetooth pairing waiting dialog.

7

G

• Displays the Angle Adjust screen.

– [DISC EJECT]: Ejects the disc.
– [OPEN]: Fully opens the panel to the location of the SD card slot.

• When the panel is opened, closes the panel.

• To forcibly eject the disc, press it for 2 seconds and then touch [DISC EJECT] after the
message is displayed.

(DNX997XR only)

8

Disc insert
slot

• A slot to insert a disc media.

9

SD card slot • A slot to insert an SD card.

• You can play audio/visual files in the card. *

1

• An SD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the map, refer to the
instruction manual of the navigation system. *

2

*1 If the map update file remains in the SD card, you cannot play audio/visual files.
*2 The system of the unit is rebooted after inserting/removing the MAP SD.
(DNX997XR only)

10

microSD
card slot

• A slot to insert a microSD card.

• You can play audio/visual files in the card. *

1

• A microSD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the map, refer to the
instruction manual of the navigation system. *

2

*1 If the map update file remains in the microSD card, you cannot play audio/visual

files.
*2 The system of the unit is rebooted after inserting/removing the MAP SD.
(DNX697S / DNX577S only)

Turning on the Unit

The method of turning on is different
depending on the model.

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

DNX997XR

DNX697S / DNX577S

 The unit is turned on.

● To turn off the unit:

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button for 1 second.

NOTE

• If it is your first time to turn the unit on after
installation, it will be necessary to perform Initial
SETUP (P.9).

Basic Operations

9English

Initial Settings

Initial SETUP

Perform this setup when you use this unit first
time.

1

Set each item as follows.

■ [Locale]

Select the country for the navigation system.
The language, the distance unit, and the

gasoline unit are set.

1 Touch [Locale].
2 Select the desired country.

■ [Language]

Select the language used for the control
screen and setting items. Default is “American
English(en)”.

1 Touch [Language].
2 Touch [Language Select].
3 Select the desired language.
4 Touch [

].

For details, see User Interface Setup (P.88)
in the Instruction Manual.

■ [Display]

Set the key illumination color.
If it is hard to see the image on the screen

even, adjust the viewing angle.

1 Touch [Display].
2 Touch [Key Color].
3 Select the desired color.
4 Touch [

].

(DNX997XR only)

5 Touch [Display Adjustment].
6 Adjust a viewing angle and a tilt position.
7 Touch [

].

(DNX697S / DNX577S only)

5 Touch [Viewing Angle].
6 Select a viewing angle.
7 Touch [

].

Viewing Angle

You can adjust the viewing angle when the
image on the screen is difficult to see evenly.
The smaller the (negative) value, the more
whitish the image on the screen looks. "0"
(Default)/"-1"/"-2"/"-3"

For details, see Display Setup (P.90) in the
Instruction Manual.

■ [Camera]

Set the parameters for the camera.

1 Touch [Camera].
2 Set each item and touch [

].

For details, see Camera Setup (P.82) in the
Instruction Manual.

■ [OEM SETUP]

This function requires a commercial adaptor.
Consult your KENWOOD dealer for details.

■ [DEMO]

Set the demonstration mode. Default is “ON”.

2

Touch [Finish].

NOTE

• These settings can be made from the SETUP
menu. See Setup (P.87) in the Instruction Manual.

Basic Operations

10

Calendar/clock settings

1

Press the [MENU]/[ ] button.

 Popup menu appears.

2

Touch [SETUP].

 SETUP Menu screen appears.

3

Touch [User Interface].

 User Interface screen appears.

4

Set each item as follows.

Scroll the page to show hidden items.

■ [Time Format]

Select the time display format.

[12-Hour] (Default)/[24-Hour]

■ [Clock]

[NAV-SYNC ](Default): Synchronizes the clock

time with navigation GPS data.

[Manual]: Set the clock manually.

■ [Time Zone]

If you have selected [Manual] for Clock,
select the time zone.

■ [Clock Adjust]

If you select [Manual] for Clock, adjust the
date and time manually.

NOTE

• Please set the date and time. If they are not set,
some functions may not work.

Touch screen operations

To perform operations on the screen, you need
to touch, touch and hold, flick or swipe to
select an item, display a setting menu screen
or change pages.

● Touch

Touch the screen gently to
select an item on the screen.

● Touch and hold

Touch the screen and keep
your finger in place until
the display changes or a
message is displayed.

● Flick

Slide your finger quickly
to the left or right on the
screen to change the page.

You can scroll a list screen
by flicking up/down on the
screen.

● Swipe

Slide your finger up or down
on the screen to scroll the
screen.

Basic Operations

11English

HOME screen descriptions

Most functions can be performed from the
HOME screen.

1

3

2

1

• Widget
– You can change the widget by flicking left

or right on the widget area.

– Touch the widget to display the detailed

screen.

2

• Displays the source selection screen. (P.12)

3

• Short-cut playback source icons (P.13)

Display the HOME screen

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

DNX997XR

DNX697S / DNX577S

 HOME screen appears.

Widget

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

 HOME screen appears.

2

You can change the widget by flicking

left or right on the widget area.

Basic Operations

12

Popup menu

1

Press the [MENU]/[ ] button.

 Popup menu appears.

2

Touch to display the popup menu.

DNX997XR

1

DNX697S / DNX577S

1

The contents of the menu are as follows.

• Displays the Screen Adjustment screen.

• Turns the display off.
To turn on the screen: Touch the display.

• Displays the view camera screen.

• Displays the SETUP Menu screen.

• Displays the Audio screen. (P.26)

• Displays the control screen of current
source. Icon feature differs depending on
the source. This icon is for USB source.

• Close the popup menu.

DNX997XR only

• Touch to eject the disc.

• Touch for 2 seconds to forcibly eject
the disc and then touch [Yes] after the
message is displayed.

DNX697S / DNX577S only

• Displays the Android Auto device list. This
icon appears only when Android Auto is
connected and two or more devices can
be used as Android Auto source.

DNX997XR / DNX697S only

1

• Short-cut source icons: The source
changes to the one you have set with a
short-cut. For the short-cut setting, refer
to Customize Short-cut source icons on
HOME screen (P.13).

Source selection screen
description

You can display icons of all playback sources
and options on the source selection screen.

4 5

321

1

• Changes playback sources.
For playback sources, see Select the
playback source (P.12).

2

• Page indication

3

• Changes pages. (Touch [ ]/[ ].)
You can also change pages by flicking left or
right on the screen.

4

• Returns to the previous screen.

5

• Displays the SETUP Menu screen.

Select the playback source

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

 HOME screen appears.

2

Touch [ ].

From the screen, you can select the
following sources and functions.

• Displays the navigation screen. (P.15)

• Switches to the Apple CarPlay screen
from the connected iPhone.

Basic Operations

13English

• Switches to the Android Auto
screen from the connected Android
smartphone.

• Displays the Hands Free screen. (P.24)
When neither Apple CarPlay, Android
Auto, nor a Bluetooth Hands-Free phone
is connected, displays Bluetooth pairing
waiting dialog.*

1

• Switches to the Radio broadcast.

(P. 22)

DNX577S only

• Switches to the HD Radio broadcast.

(P. 21)

DNX997XR / DNX697S only

• Switches to the SiriusXM® satellite radio
broadcast.

• Plays a Bluetooth audio player.

• Plays a disc. (P.17)

• Plays an iPod/iPhone. (P.20)

• Plays files on a USB device. (P.19)

• Plays files on an SD card. (P.19)

• Switches to an external component
connected to the AV-IN input terminal.*

2

• Switches to the Wireless Mirroring
screen from the connected Android
smartphone.

DNX997XR only

• Switches to the USB Mirroring screen
from the connected iPhone/Android
smartphone.

• Displays the Audio screen. (P.26)

• Puts the unit in standby. (P.13)

*1 When connecting as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,

it works as a phone provided in Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto. If Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are
connected during talking by the Bluetooth device or
iDataLink phone, the current call will be continued.

*2 CA-C3AV (optional accessory) is connected to the

AV-IN input terminal for visual. (P.33)

Put the unit in standby

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

 HOME screen appears.

2

Touch [

].

3

Touch [STANDBY].

Customize Short-cut source icons
on HOME screen

You can arrange the positions of the source
icons as you like.

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

 HOME screen appears.

2

Touch [ ].

3

Touch and hold the icon which you want

to move in the customizing mode.

4

Drag the icon to the desired position.

Basic Operations

14

Source control screen
descriptions

There are some functions which can be
performed from most screens.

Indicators

1 2

3

Navigation information

Short-cut source icons

1

All sources icon

Displays the source selection screen. (P.12)

2

Secondary screen

• [

]/[ ] : The Secondary screen changes to

another one every time you touch it. You can
also change the Secondary screen by flicking
left or right on the screen.

• Indicators: Displays the current source
condition and so on.

• Navigation information: Displays the current
location and the direction. The screen changes
to the navigation screen when you touch here.

• Short-cut source icons: The source changes to
the one you have set with a short-cut. For the
short-cut setting, refer to Customize Short-
cut source icons on HOME screen (P.13).

3

• Connected Bluetooth device information.

List screen

There are some common function keys in the
list screens of most sources.

Display the list screen

1

Touch [1].

 The list screen appears.

4

1 2 3

1

Text scroll

Scrolls the displayed text.

2

etc.

Keys with various functions are displayed here.

•

: Plays all tracks in the folder containing

the current track.

•

: Jumps to the letter you entered

(alphabetical search).

•

: Moves to the upper hierarchy

level.

3

[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] Page scroll

You can change pages to display more items by
touching [

]/[ ].

• [

]/[ ] : Displays the top or bottom page.

4

Return

Returns to the previous screen.

Basic Operations

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Navigation Operation

For details on the navigation function, please
refer to the Navigation Instruction Manual.

Display the navigation screen

1

Press the [NAV]/[ ] button.

DNX997XR

DNX697S / DNX577S

 The navigation screen appears.

2

Touch [ ].

 Main Menu screen appears.

How to Use the Navigation System

1

Operate the desired function from the

Main Menu screen.

5

1

2

3

4

1

GPS and GLONASS signal status.

2

Finds a destination.

3

Views the map.

4

Uses the Apps such as ecoRoute and Help.

5

Adjusts the settings.

NOTE

• GLONASS reception is not available on all
device models.

NOTE

• You can get additional information about
using the navigation system from Help. To
display Help, touch [Apps] and then touch
[Help].

• For more information about your navigation
system, download the latest version of
the Owner’s Manual from http://manual.

kenwood.com/edition/im402/

2

Enter your destination and start the

guidance.

Finding points of interest

1 Touch [Where To?].
2 Select a category and a subcategory.
3 Select a destination.
4 Touch [Go!].

NOTE

• To enter letters contained in the name, touch
the Search bar and enter the letters.

3

Follow your route to the destination.

NOTE

• The speed limit icon feature is for information
only and does not replace the driver’s
responsibility to abide by all posted speed
limit signs and to use safe driving judgment
at all times. Garmin and JVCKENWOOD will
not be responsible for any traffic fines or
citations that you may receive for failing to
follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

Your route is marked with a magenta
line. As you travel, your navigation
system guides you to your destination
with voice prompts, arrows on the map,
and directions at the top of the map. If
you depart from the original route, your
navigation system recalculates the route.

Basic Operations

16

5

6 8 9

1

2

3

4

7

1

Views the Next Turn page or the junction
view page, when available.

2

Views the Turn List page.

3

Views the Where Am I? page.

4

Stops the currents route.

5

Displays traffic information on the route.

6

Returns to the Main menu.

7

Data field. Touch to display a different data
field.

8

Vehicle speed. Touch to display a trip
information.

9

Displays more options.

NOTE

• Touch and drag the map to view a different
area of the map.

• A speed limit icon could appear as you travel
on major roadways.

● Adding a stop

1 While navigating a route, touch [

] and

then touch [Where To?].

2 Search for the extra stop.
3 Touch [Go!].
4 Touch [Add to Active Route] to add this

stop before your final destination.

● Taking a detour

1 While navigating a route, touch [

].

2 Touch [

].

■ Manually avoiding traffic on your route

1 From the map, touch [ ].
2 Touch [Traffic On Route].
3 If necessary, touch the arrows to view

other traffic delays on your route.

4 Touch [

] > [Avoid].

■ Viewing the traffic map

The traffic map shows color-coded traffic
flow and delays on nearby.

1 From the map, touch [

].

2 Touch [Traffic Conditions].

■ About traffic

• Traffic service is not available in some areas or
countries.

• Garmin and JVCKENWOOD are not responsible
for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic
information.

• You can receive INRIX traffic information and
weather forecast by connecting your iPhone or
Android smartphone in which the “KENWOOD
Traffic Powered By INRIX” application is
installed.
For details, see “KENWOOD Traffic Powered By
INRIX” application.

■ Updating maps

You can purchase updated map data from
Garmin.

1 Go to https://kenwood.garmin.com/

kenwood/site.

2 From the Map Updates section, select

Update

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Disc

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Disc

Playing a disc

Ñ Insert a disc

DNX997XR

1

Press the [G] button.

2

Touch [DISC EJECT].

 The panel opens.

3

Insert the disc into the slot.

 The panel closes automatically.

The unit loads the disc and playback
starts.

DNX697S / DNX577S

1

Insert the disc into the slot.

 The unit loads the disc and playback

starts.

Ñ Eject a disc

DNX997XR

1

Press the [G] button.

2

Touch [DISC EJECT].

When removing a disc, pull it horizontally.

3

Press the [G] button.

 The panel closes.

DNX697S / DNX577S

1

Press the [ ] button.

 Popup menu appears.

2

Touch [ ].

When removing a disc, pull it horizontally.

NOTE

• This is not displayed on the popup menu screen
of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto source. Change
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto source to other
one to display the popup menu screen.

DVD/VCD Basic Operation

NOTE

• The control screen disappears when no operation
is done for 5 seconds.

1

When the operation keys are not
displayed on the screen, touch 4 area.

Control screen

1

2

DVD VCD

1

Disc

18

Video screen

4

3

5

3

1

Function panel

Touch the left side of the screen to display the
function panel. Touch again to close the panel.

• I]: Stops playback. Touching twice will play
the disc from the beginning when you play it
next time.

• [

] [ ]: Fast-forwards or fast-backward the
disc. Each time you touch the key, the speed
changes. 2 times, 10 times.

• [

] [ ] (DVD only): Plays in slow motion
forward or backward.

• [SETUP] (DVD only): Touch to display the DVD
SETUP screen.

• [MENU CTRL] (DVD only): Touch to display
the DVD-VIDEO disc menu control screen.

(P.18)

• [PBC] (VCD only): Touch to turn Playback
control (PBC) on or off.

• [Audio] (VCD only): Touch to change audio
output channels.

• [Direct Number] (VCD only): Touch to display
the Direct Number dialog only when Playback
control (PBC) is on. You can directly enter the
track number to play when scene is selected.

• [

] (VCD only): Returns to the previous scene

only when Playback control (PBC) is on.

2

Operation keys

• [E] [F] : Searches for the previous/next
content. Touch and hold to fast-forward or
fast-backward the disc. (It will be cancelled
automatically after about 50 seconds.)

• [DH] : Plays or pauses.

• [

] : Displays the Graphic Equalizer screen.

(P.26)

3

Searching area

Touch to search for the next/previous content.

4

Key display area

Touch to display the control screen.

5

[MENU CTRL] (DVD only)

Touch to display the DVD-VIDEO disc menu
control screen. (P.18)

DVD Disc Menu Operation

You can set up some functions using the DVD-
VIDEO disc menu.

1

Touch 5 area.

 Menu Control screen appears.

2

Perform your desired operation as
follows.

■ To display the top menu

Touch [TOP].*

■ To display the menu

Touch [MENU].*

■ To display the previous menu

Touch [Return].*

■ To enter selected item

Touch [Enter].

■ To enable direct operation

Touch [Highlight] to enter the highlight
control mode.

■ To move the cursor

Touch [R], [S], [C], [D].

■ To switch among subtitle languages

Touch [Subtitle]. Each time you touch this
key, subtitle languages are switched.

■ To switch among audio languages

Touch [Audio]. Each time you touch this key,
audio languages are switched.

■ To switch among picture angles

Touch [Angle]. Each time you touch this key,
picture angles are switched.

* These keys may not function depending on

the disc.

USB/SD/iPod

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USB/SD/iPod

Connecting a USB device

1

Connect the USB device with the USB
cable. (P.34)

Ñ Disconnect the USB device

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

2

Touch a source other than [USB].

3

Detach the USB device.

Ñ Usable USB device

You can use a mass-storage-class USB device
with this unit.

The word “USB device” appearing in this manual
indicates a flash memory device.

Inserting the SD

DNX997XR

1

Press the [G] button.

2

Touch [OPEN] to the panel fully opens.

3

Insert the SD card into the slot until it
clicks.

4

Press the [G] button.

DNX697S / DNX577S

1

Insert the microSD card into the slot until
it clicks.

Ñ Remove the SD card

DNX997XR

1

Press the [G] button.

2

Touch [OPEN] to the panel fully opens.

3

Push the SD card until it clicks and then
remove your finger from the card. The
card pops up so that you can pull it out
with your fingers.

4

Press the [G] button.

DNX697S / DNX577S

Push the microSD card until it clicks and then
remove your finger from the card. The card
pops up so that you can pull it out with your
fingers.

USB/SD/iPod

20

Connect iPod/iPhone

Preparation

• With an Apple CarPlay-capable iPhone, turn
off Apple CarPlay by operating the iPhone at
functional setup before connecting iPhone.
For details of the setup method, contact the
manufacturer of the terminal.

• Only one iPod/iPhone can be connected.

Wired connection

Preparation

• Connect an iPod/iPhone with the KCA-iP103
(optional accessory) while Apple CarPlay is not
connected.

1

Connect the iPod/iPhone using the KCA-
iP103. (P.35)

● To disconnect the iPod/iPhone connected

with the cable:

1

Detach the iPod/iPhone.

Bluetooth connection

Pair the iPhone through Bluetooth.

Preparation

• To connect an iPhone via Bluetooth, register it
as a Bluetooth device and do the profile setting
for the connection beforehand. See Register the
Bluetooth device (P.23).

• Connect an iPhone via Bluetooth while Apple
CarPlay and an iPod/iPhone are not connected
via USB.

Ñ Connectable iPod/iPhone

The following models can be connected to
this unit.

Made for

• iPhone XS
Max

• iPhone XS

• iPhone XR

• iPhone X

• iPhone 8 Plus

• iPhone 8

• iPhone 7 Plus

• iPhone 7

• iPhone SE

• iPhone 6s
Plus

• iPhone 6s

• iPod
touch (6th
generation)

USB/SD/iPod Basic Operation

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

2

Touch [ ].

3

Touch [USB], [SD], or [iPod]. (P.12)

Control screen

2

3

1

1

[CODEC]/[ ]/[ ]

• When a high-resolution source is played, its
format information is displayed.

• [

] : Repeats the current track/folder.

• [

] : Randomly plays all tracks in the current

folder.

2

Operation keys

• 1] : Searches track/file.

• E] [F] : Searches the previous/next track/
file.
Touch and hold to fast forward or fast
backward. (It will be cancelled automatically
after about 50 seconds.)

• [DH] : Plays or pauses.

• [

] : Displays the Graphic Equalizer screen.

(P.26)

3

Content list

• Touch the right side of the screen to display
the Content list. Touch again to close the list.

• Displays the playing list. When you touch a
track/file name on the list, playback will start.

HD Radio™ Tuner/Radio

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HD Radio™ Tuner/Radio

HD Radio Tuner Basic
Operation (DNX997XR /
DNX697S)

To listen to the HD Radio source, touch [HD
Radio] icon on the source selection screen.

(P.12)

NOTE

• HD Radio broadcasting is for North American
sales area only.

• The screen shot below is for tuner. It may be
different from the one for HD Radio broadcasting.

Control screen

6

2

3

4

7

5

1

1

Information display

• Displays the information on the current station:
Frequency and Channel
Touching [

] allows you to switch between
Content A, Content B and Content C.
Content A: Station name, Song Title, Artist
Name
Content B: Station Message, Radio Text
Content C: PTY Genre, Album Name

2

Seek mode

Touch to switch seek mode in the following
sequence: [AUTO1], [AUTO2], [MANUAL].

• [AUTO1]: Tunes in a station with good
reception automatically.

• [AUTO2]: Tunes in the memorized stations one
after another.

• [MANUAL]: Switches to the next frequency
manually.

3

Operation keys

• [E] [F] : Tunes in a station. The method of
switching frequencies can be changed (see

2

Seek mode).

• [CHS] [CHR] : Selects a channel.

• [1] : Display the Channel List screen.

• [

] : Display a list of registered bookmarks.

• [

] : Displays the Graphic Equalizer screen.

(P.26)

4

Preset list

• Touching [

]/[ ] allows you to change the

display size.

• Recalls the memorized station or channel.

• When touched for 2 seconds, stores the
currently being received station or channel in
the memory.

5

Band keys

Switches bands (between FM and AM).

6

Function panel

Touch the left side of the screen to display the
function panel. Touch again to close the panel.

• [10key Direct]: Display the direct station/
channel search screen.

• [AME]: Presets stations automatically. (P.22)

• [RCV]: Change the HD Radio reception mode.
[Auto]: Switch between digital and analog
audio automatically.
[Digital]: Select this to tune to digital audio
only.
[Analog]: Select this to tune to analog audio
only.

• [PTY] (FM only): Searches for a program by
program type.

• [

] : Stores the information about the song

being received.

• [Emergency Alerts] : Turn on or off the alert
message.

• [Alert Message Log] : Displays the alert
message received.

7

Indicator display

While receiving an HD Radio station, it lights
with orange when the audio is digital and lights
with gray when it is analog. While receiving an
analog station, it is off.

HD Radio™ Tuner/Radio

22

Radio Basic Operation
(DNX577S)

To listen to the Radio source, touch [Radio]
icon on the source selection screen. (P.12)

Control screen

3

4

2

5

6

1

1

Information display

• Displays the information on the current station:
Frequency
Touching [

] allows you to switch between
Content A and Content B.
Content A: PS name, Radio Text, Title & Artist
Content B: PTY Genre, Radio Text plus
Preset#: Preset number

2

Seek mode

Touch to switch seek mode in the following
sequence: [AUTO1], [AUTO2], [MANUAL].

• [AUTO1]: Tunes in a station with good
reception automatically.

• [AUTO2]: Tunes in the memorized stations one
after another.

• [MANUAL]: Switches to the next frequency
manually.

3

Operation keys

• [E] [F] : Tunes in a station. The method of
switching frequencies can be changed (see

2

Seek mode).

• [

] : Displays the Graphic Equalizer screen.

(P.26)

4

Preset list

• Touching [

]/[ ] allows you to change the

display size.

• Recalls the memorized station.

• When touched for 2 seconds, stores the
currently being received station in the
memory.

5

Band keys

Switches bands (between FM and AM).

6

Function panel

Touch the left side of the screen to display the
function panel. Touch again to close the panel.

• [TI] (FM only) : Selects the traffic information
mode.

• [AME] : Presets stations automatically. (P.22)

• [PTY] (FM only) : Searches for a program by
program type.

• [MONO] (FM only) : Selects the Monaural
reception mode.

Memory Operation

Ñ Auto memory

You can store stations with good reception in
the memory automatically.

1

Touch desired band key.

2

Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.
Touch [AME].

3

Touch [Yes].

 Auto memory starts.

Ñ Manual memory

You can store the currently being received
station or channel in the memory.

1

Select the station or channel you wish to
store in the memory.

2

Touch [FM#] (#:1-15) or [AM#] (#:1-5)
in which you want to store the station
or channel for 2 seconds until a beep
sounds.

Ñ Preset select

1

Touch [ ] on the right side of the screen.
Select a station or channel from the list.

Bluetooth Control

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Bluetooth Control

Register the Bluetooth device

It is necessary to register the Bluetooth audio
player or cell-phone in this unit before using
the Bluetooth function.

1

Press the [MENU]/[ ] button.

 Popup menu appears.

2

Touch [SETUP].

 SETUP Menu screen appears.

3

Touch [Bluetooth].

 Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

4

Touch [Select Device] on the Bluetooth
Setup screen.

5

Touch [ ] on the Select Device screen.

 Bluetooth pairing waiting dialog

appears.

6

Search for the unit (”DNX****”) from your
smartphone/cell-phone.

Complete steps 6 to 9 within 30 seconds.

7

Operate your smartphone/cell-phone
according to the displayed messages.

● Confirm the request both on the
smartphone/cell-phone.

● Input the PIN Code in your
smartphone/cell-phone.

PIN Code is set to “0000” as the default.

8

Select the function you want to use.

■ HFP [Hands Free1]/[Hands Free2]/[No

Connection.]

Select the hands-free number to connect.

■ A2DP/SPP [Audio/App]

Select if you want to use the audio player
app in your smartphone over A2DP, and the
other apps in your smartphone over SPP.

■ PBAP [Phonebook DL]

Select if you want to transfer your
phonebook data.

NOTE

• To select [Phonebook DL], first select [Hands
Free1] or [Hands Free2] for HFP.

9

Touch [Yes].

When data transmission and connection
have completed, the Bluetooth connection
icon appears on the screen.

NOTE

• When registering the iPhone that is available for
Apple CarPlay wirelessly, a confirmation message
appears. Touch [Yes] to display the Apple CarPlay
screen for wireless connection.

Bluetooth Control

24

Using the Hands-Free Unit

You can use the telephone function by
connecting the Bluetooth telephone to this
unit.

NOTE

• If you use the hands-free function frequently,
move the TEL short-cut key (icon) to the Home
screen. (P.13)

• While Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is
connected, the Bluetooth Hands-Free function
and two Bluetooth devices connections cannot
be used. Only the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Hands-Free function can be used.

Ñ Make a call

1

Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

2

Touch [ ].

3

Touch [TEL].

 Hands Free screen appears.

NOTE

• If your cell-phone supports PBAP, you can display
the phonebook and call lists onto the touch panel
screen when the cell-phone is connected.

– Phonebook: up to 1000 entries
– Up to 50 entries including dialed calls, received

calls, and missed calls

4

Select a dialing method.

• [ ]: Call using call records

• [

]: Call using the phonebook

• [

]: Call using the preset number

• [

]: Call by entering a phone number

● Select the cell-phone to use

When you connect two cell-phones

1) Touch [

] to select the phone

you want to use.

Call using call records

1

Touch [ ].

2

Select the phone number from the list.

Call using the phonebook

1

Touch [ ].

2

Touch [ ].

3

Select the initial.

• Characters with no corresponding name
will not appear.

• A first character with an accent character
such as “ü” can be searched for with a
non-accent character “u” . A character
with an accent character in a sentence
cannot be searched for.

4

Select the person you want to call from
the list.

Bluetooth Control

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5

Select the phone number from the list.

NOTE

• You can sort the phone numbers in the list by last
name or first name. For details, see Hands-Free

Setup (P.80) in the Instruction Manual.

Call using the preset number

1

Touch [ ].

2

Touch the name or phone number.

Call by entering a phone number

1

Touch [ ].

2

Enter a phone number with number keys.

3

Touch [ ].

Ñ Receive a call

1

Touch [ ] to answer a phone call or

[

] to reject an incoming call.

NOTE

• When shifting the gear to the reverse (R) position
and monitoring the picture from the rear view
camera, this screen does not appear even if a call
comes in.

To end call

1

While talking, touch [ ].

Ñ Operations during a call

● Adjust the volume of your voice

1) Touch [Speech Quality].

2) Touch [T] or [U] for [Microphone Level].

● Adjust the receiver volume

Press the [S] or [R] button.

● Mute your voice

Touch [

] to mute or not to mute your voice.

● Output the dial tone

Touch [DTMF] to display the tone input screen.
You can send tones by touching desired keys

on the screen.

● Switching between speaking voice
output destinations

Touching [

]/[ ] each time switches

speaking voice output destinations between
the cell-phone and the speaker.

● To close the Hands-Free popup screen

Touch [×] to close the Hands-Free popup
screen.

To display it again

1 Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.

2 Touch [

].

3 Touch [TEL].

Controlling Audio

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Controlling Audio

You can adjust various settings such as audio
balance or subwoofer level.

1

Press the [MENU]/[ ] button.

 Popup menu appears.

2

Touch [Audio].

Ñ Controlling General Audio

1

Touch [Fader / Balance].

2

Set each parameter as follows.

■ [Fader], [Balance]

Adjust the volume balance around the
touched area.

[C] and [D] adjust the right and left volume
balance.

[R] and [S] adjust the front and rear volume
balance.

■ [Center]

Clear the adjustment.

Ñ Equalizer Control

You can adjust equalizer by selecting the
optimized setting for each category.

1

Touch [EQ / SW Level].

2

Touch the screen and set the Graphic
Equalizer as desired.

■ Gain level (area in dotted frame)

Adjust the gain level by touching each
frequency bar.

You can select a frequency bar and adjust its
level by [R], [S].

■ [Preset Select]

Display the screen for selecting the preset
equalizer curve.

■ [Memory]

Saves the adjusted equalizer curve as “User1”
to “User4”.

■ [Initialize]

Initialize (flatten) the current EQ curve.

■ [ALL SRC]

Apply the adjusted equalizer curve to all
sources. Touch [ALL SRC] and then touch
[OK] on the confirmation screen.

■ [Bass EXT] (Bass Extend Settings)

When turned on, the frequencies lower than

62.5 Hz is set to the same gain level (62.5 Hz).

■ [SW Level]

Adjust the subwoofer volume.

Connection/Installation

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Connection/Installation

This section is for the professional installer.
For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to

professionals. Consult the car audio dealer.

Before Installation

Before installation of this unit, please note the
following precautions.

# WARNINGS

• If you connect the ignition wire (red) and
the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis
(ground), you may cause a short circuit, that
in turn may start a fire. Always connect those
wires to the power source running through
the fuse box.

• Do not cut out the fuse from the ignition wire
(red) and the battery wire (yellow). The power
supply must be connected to the wires via
the fuse.

# CAUTION

• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle.
Do not touch the metal part of this unit during
and shortly after the use of the unit. Metal part
such as the heat sink and enclosure become
hot.

NOTE

• Mounting and wiring this product requires
skills and experience. For best safety, leave the
mounting and wiring work to professionals.

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V
DC power supply.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong screws,
you could damage the unit.

• If the power is not turned ON (“There is an
error in the speaker wiring. Please check the
connections.” is displayed), the speaker wire
may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis
of the vehicle and the protection function may
have been activated. Therefore, the speaker
wire should be checked.

• If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC
position, connect the ignition wires to a power
source that can be turned on and off with the
ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to
a power source with a constant voltage supply,
such as with battery wires, the battery may be
drained.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the
unit so that the front panel will not hit the lid
when closing and opening.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires
aren’t touching to cause a short circuit, then
replace the old fuse with one with the same
rating.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or
other similar material. To prevent a short circuit,
do not remove the caps on the ends of the
unconnected wires or the terminals.

• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the
terminals to which they correspond. The unit
may be damaged or fail to work if you share
the ¤ wires or ground them to any metal part
in the car.

• When only two speakers are being connected
to the system, connect the connectors either
to both the front output terminals or to both
the rear output terminals (do not mix front
and rear). For example, if you connect the ¢
connector of the left speaker to a front output
terminal, do not connect the ¤ connector to
a rear output terminal.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the
brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car
are working properly.

• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is
30° or less.

• This unit has the cooling fan to decrease the
internal temperature. Do not mount the unit
in a place where the cooling fan of the unit is
blocked. Blocking these openings will inhibit
the cooling of the internal temperature and
result in malfunction.

Cooling fan

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• Do not press hard on the panel surface when
installing the unit to the vehicle. Otherwise
scars, damage, or failure may result.

• Reception may drop if there are metal objects
near the Bluetooth antenna.

Bluetooth antenna unit

Ñ Supplied accessories for

installation

1

x1

2

(Black 1 m)

x1

3

[1]

(Gray 1 m)

x1

4

(3 m)

x1

5

x2

6

(M5 x 8 mm)

x6

7

(M5 x 8 mm)

x6

8

x1

9

(3.5 m)

x1

0

x1

-

[1]

x1

[1]

DNX997XR / DNX697S only

Ñ Installation procedure

1) To prevent a short circuit, remove the key
from the ignition and disconnect the ¤
terminal of the battery.

2) Make the proper input and output wire
connections for each unit.

3) Connect the speaker wires of the wiring
harness.

4) Connect the wiring harness wires in the
following order; ground, battery, ignition.

5) Connect the wiring harness connector to the
unit.

6) Install the unit in your car.

7) Reconnect the ¤ terminal of the battery.

8) Perform the Initial Setup.
See Initial SETUP (P.9).

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Installing the unit

Ñ Non-Japanese cars

Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver
or similar utensil and
attach it in place.

Ñ Japanese cars

6 or 7

6 or 7

Car Bracket

NOTE

• Make sure that the unit is installed securely in
place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction
(eg, the sound may skip).

Ñ Trim plate

1) Attach accessory 8 to the unit.

DNX997XR

8

DNX697S / DNX577S

A

B

8

B : Narrow

A : Wide

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Ñ GPS antenna

GPS antenna is installed inside of the car. It
should be installed as horizontally as possible
to allow easy reception of the GPS satellite
signals.

To mount the GPS antenna inside your vehicle:

1) Clean your dashboard or other surface.

2) Remove the separator of the metal plate
(accessory 0).

3) Press the metal plate (accessory 0) down
firmly on your dashboard or other mounting
surface. You can bend the metal plate
(accessory 0) to conform to a curved surface,
if necessary.

4) Remove the separator of the GPS antenna
(accessory 9), and stick the antenna to the
metal plate (accessory 0).

0

9

NOTE

• Use the supplied GPS antenna. Using the GPS
antenna other than the supplied one may cause a
drop in positioning accuracy.

• Depending on the type of car, reception of the
GPS satellite signals might not be possible with
an inside installation.

• Please install this GPS antenna in an area away
from any antennas that are used with CB radios or
satellite televisions.

• The GPS antenna should be installed at a position
that is spaced at least 12 inch (30 cm) from
cellular phone or other transmitting antennas.
Signals from the GPS satellite may be interfered
with by these types of communication.

• Painting the GPS antenna with (metallic) paint
may cause a drop in performance.

Ñ Microphone unit

1) Check the installation position of the
microphone (accessory 4).

2) Clean the installation surface.

3) Remove the separator of the microphone
(accessory 4), and stick the microphone to
the place shown below.

4) Wire the microphone cable up to the unit
with it secured at several positions using tape
or other desired method.

5) Adjust the direction of the microphone
(accessory 4) to the driver.

4

Fix a cable with a commercial item of tape.