DDX793 DDX773BH DDX593 DDX573BH DDX416BT DDX393 DDX373BT DDX23BT MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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 DVD-receiver. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
CONTENTS BEFORE USE............................................................ 2 How to reset your unit.................................................... 3 INITIAL SETTINGS .................................................. 4 Initial setup ......................................................................... 4 Setting the security function ....................................... 4 Clock settings .................................................................... 5 BASICS ............................
BEFORE USE For DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/ DDX393/DDX373BT/DDX23BT: V CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, the following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.
INITIAL SETTINGS (Page 38) Initial setup When you power on the unit for the first time or reset the unit, the initial setting screen appears. • You can also change the settings on the screen. (Page 60) (Page 56) 1 Perform the initial settings. • Press [ ] repeatedly to display more items. Configure the settings to display the picture from the connected rear view camera. Change the display design. 2 Display the setting screen. 2 Finish the procedure.
INITIAL SETTINGS 5 Repeat step 4 to confirm your security code. To deactivate the security function: Select [OFF] for . 3 Set the clock time. Now, your security code is registered. • When the unit has been reset or disconnected from the battery, you are required to enter the security code. Enter the correct security code, then press [Enter]. Clock settings 1 Display the Home screen.
BASICS Component names and functions V Caution on the volume setting: Digital devices produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing these digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by sudden increase of the output level. DDX793/DDX773BH 6 1 Monitor panel* 2 Screen (touch panel) 3 Reset button/Power indicator/Security indicator • Resets the unit. (Page 3) • Lights up while the unit is turned on. • Flashes when the security function is activated.
BASICS DDX593/DDX573BH/DDX393/DDX373BT/ DDX23BT 1 Reset button/Power indicator/Security indicator • Resets the unit. (Page 3) • Lights up while the unit is turned on. • Flashes when the security function is activated. (Page 5) 2 M (Eject) button Ejects the disc. 3 Loading slot 4 B HOME button • Displays the Home screen. (Press) (Page 10) • Turns on the power. (Press) (Page 8) • Turns off the power. (Hold) (Page 8) 5 AV/DISP OFF button • Displays the current source control screen.
BASICS R Adjusting the volume Common operations To adjust the volume (00 to 35) DDX793/DDX773BH R Turning on the power DDX793/DDX773BH DDX416BT DDX593/DDX573BH/ DDX416BT/DDX393/ DDX373BT/DDX23BT R Adjusting the panel angle (only for DDX793/DDX773BH) 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: • Press [ ] repeatedly to change the page on the menu screen. Press J to increase, and press K to decrease. • Holding the button increases/decreases the volume continuously.
BASICS R Putting the unit in standby R Turning off the screen 1 Display all playback sources and items. On the pop-up short-cut menu (Page 12): Display the pop-up short-cut menu by pressing MENU on the monitor panel, then select [Display OFF].
BASICS Home screen Displays the source control screen and settings screen. • You can arrange the items to display on the Home screen. (Page 57) 1 2 3 screen Changes the detailed settings. (Page 60) R Touch screen operations 1 3 1 2 4 2 5 4 Common operating buttons: 1 Displays all playback sources and items. (Page 11) 2 Displays the source currently played back. 3 Displays the screen. (See the right column.) 4 Changes the playback source.
BASICS Selecting the playback source On the Home screen: • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ]. – The current page is indicated by the page indicator at the bottom of the screen. [NAV]*1 Displays the navigation screen when a navigation unit is connected. (Page 42) [DISC] Plays a disc. (Page 13) [USB] Plays files on a USB device. (Page 18) [BT Audio] Plays a Bluetooth audio player.
BASICS Using short-cut buttons To hide the short-cut buttons 2 Select an item to jump to. R Using short-cut source selection buttons While displaying the source control screen, you can use the short-cut buttons to go to the items on the Home screen indicated below. R Using the pop-up short-cut menu While displaying the source control screen, you can jump to the other screen from the pop-up short-cut menu. 1 Display the pop-up short-cut menu.
DISCS Playing a disc • If a disc does not have a disc menu, all tracks on it will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. • For playable disc types/file types, see page 73. R Inserting a disc Insert a disc with the label side facing up. DDX793/DDX773BH • If “ ” appears on the screen, the unit cannot accept the operation you have tried to do. – In some cases, without showing “ ,” operations will not be accepted.
DISCS Operation buttons • Available buttons on the screen and operations differ depending on the type of disc/file being played back. Displays the other operation button [ ] window. • To hide the window, press [ ]. Displays the screen. [ ] (Page 52) Displays the folder/track list. [ ] (Page 15) [S] [T] • Selects a chapter/track. (Press) • Reverse/forward search. (Hold) • Plays in slow-motion during pause. (Hold) Starts/pauses playback. [IW] Selects Random playback mode.
DISCS R Selecting a folder/track on the list R Video menu operations 1 You can display the video menu screen during video playback. • The operation buttons disappear when the screen is touched or when no operation is done for about 5 seconds. [ MENU] [T MENU] [Highlight] [CUR] 2 Select the folder (1), then the item in the selected folder (2). • Repeat the procedure until you select the desired track.
DISCS To select a track directly on a VCD • When playing a VCD with PBC activated, stop playback to deactivate the PBC function, then use the direct selecting buttons to select a track number. For VCD [ MENU] [Audio] [Direct] [Return] [ZOOM] [Aspect] [PictureAdjust] Displays the disc menu. Selects the audio channel (ST: stereo, L: left, R: right). Displays/hides the direct selection buttons. (See the right column.) Displays the previous screen or menu. Displays the picture size selection screen.
DISCS Settings for disc playback— 1 R Setting items Select the initial disc menu language. (Initial: English) (Page 75) Select the initial subtitle language or turn subtitles off (Off). (Initial: English) (Page 75) Select the initial audio language. (Initial: English) (Page 75) You can change the dynamic range while playing using Dolby Digital software. • Wide: Select this to enjoy a powerful sound at a low volume level with its full dynamic range.
USB Connecting a USB device You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player etc. to the unit. • For details about connecting USB devices, see page 69. • You cannot connect a computer or portable HDD to the USB input terminal. • For playable file types and notes on using USB devices, see page 74. When a USB device is connected... The source changes to “USB” and playback starts. • All tracks in the USB device will be played repeatedly until you change the source.
USB R Settings for USB playback— 1 * Select the playback file type when a disc contains different types of files. • Audio: Plays back audio files. • Still Image: Plays back picture files. • Video: Plays back video files. • Audio&Video (initial): Plays back audio files and video files. wide screen picture on the external monitor.
Android Preparation R Installing KENWOOD Music Play Install the Android™ application KENWOOD Music Play on your Android device beforehand. • When a compatible Android device is connected, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown on the Android device. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version of the KENWOOD Music Play application on your Android device before connecting.
Android R Selecting a track from the menu 1 R Settings for playback on the Android device— 1 Shows/hides artwork of the Android device. • BROWSE MODE: Controls from the unit (using the KENWOOD Music Play application). • HAND MODE: Controls other media player applications from the Android device (without using the KENWOOD Music Play application). – You can play/pause or skip files from the unit. 2 Select a category (1), then a desired item (2).
iPod/iPhone Preparation R Connecting iPod/iPhone • For details about connecting iPod/iPhone, see page 69. • For playable iPod/iPhone types, see page 74. R Selecting the connection method of iPod/iPhone R Selecting preference settings for iPod/ iPhone playback— 1 Putting the unit in standby. (page 9) 2 Display the setting screen. 1 On the Home screen: Connect your iPod/iPhone according to your purpose or the type of iPod/iPhone.
iPod/iPhone Playback operations When the operation buttons are not displayed on the screen, touch the area shown on the illustration. • To change settings for video playback, see page 55. R Indications and buttons on the source control screen 1 3 4 2 5 67 Playback information 1 Artwork (Shown if the song contains artwork) 2 Song/video information • Pressing [<] scrolls the text if not all of the text is shown. 3 Playing time 4 Playback status 5 Playback mode (See the right column.
APPs You can use an App of the connected iPod touch/ iPhone/Android/BlackBerry on this unit. t For Apps you can use on this unit, visit
Pandora® (Only for DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/DDX393/DDX373BT/DDX23BT) You can stream Pandora from iPod touch/iPhone, Android or BlackBerry devices. • Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your iPod touch/iPhone/Android/ BlackBerry. Preparation 1 Connect the device. Playback operations You can operate Pandora using the remote controller*. Only playing, pausing, and skipping are available.
Pandora® R Selecting a station from the list 1 Display the list selection screen. 2 Select the list type. 3 Selects from the station names (Station List). Selects from the genre names (Genre List). Select a station from the list. On the Station List • You can change the page to display more ]/[ ]. items by pressing [ indicator appears on the left of the • The item when Shuffle is activated. (All songs in the registered stations are played randomly.
HD Radio™ tuner (Only for DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH) About HD Radio™ Technology Listening to an HD Radio™ broadcast R Indications and buttons on the source control screen 1 2 3 • Adjacent to traditional main stations are HD2/HD3 Channels, providing new original programming on the FM dial • Crystal clear, CD-like digital audio quality to consumers; eliminates background noise • Provides song name, artist, station ID, and other relevant data to enrich the listening experience 5 ST indicator: Lights
HD Radio™ tuner Operation buttons Displays the other operation button [ ] window. • To hide the window, press [ ]. [AM] Selects the AM band. [FM] Selects the FM band. [ ] [P1] – [P5] [ ] [CHK] [CHJ] [S] [T] [PTY]* [SEEK] [AME ]* [TI]* [MODE] 28 Displays the preset station window . (Page 29) • To hide the window, press [ ]. • Selects a stored station. (Press) • Stores the current station. (Hold) Displays the screen.
HD Radio™ tuner R Searching for FM HD Radio programs— PTY Search R Selecting a preset station from the list Presetting stations 1 Select the band (1), then display the R Storing stations in the memory You can search for your favorite programs being broadcast by selecting the PTY code. You can preset 5 stations for each band. 1 Automatic presetting—AME (Auto Memory) preset station window (2). • You can also select a preset station by pressing [P1] – [P5]. 2 Select a preset station.
RADIO (Only for DDX416BT/DDX393/DDX373BT/DDX23BT) Listening to the radio R Indications and buttons on the source control screen 1 2 [FM] Selects the FM band. [ Displays the preset station window. (Page 31) • To hide the window, press [ ]. • Selects a stored station. (Press) • Stores the current station. (Hold) Displays the screen. (Page 52) Enters PTY search mode. (Page 31) Changes the seek mode. • AUTO1: Auto Search • AUTO2: Tunes in stations in the memory one after another.
RADIO R Selecting a preset station 1 Select the band (1), then display the preset station window (2). FM RBDS features R Searching for FM RBDS programs—PTY Search R Activating/deactivating TI Standby Reception You can search for your favorite programs being broadcast by selecting the PTY code. 1 • You can also select a preset station by pressing [P1] – [P5]. 2 Select a preset station. The unit is in standby to switch to Traffic Information (TI) if available. (The TI indicator lights up in white.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (Only for DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/DDX393/DDX373BT) Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com. 3 When the following screen appears, press [Return].
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Operation buttons [SXM1] – Selects the band. [SXM4] [ ] [Song Title]/ [Info]/ [Category] [ ] Displays the other operation button window. • To hide the window, press [ ]. Changes the displayed information each time this button is pressed. Displays the preset channel window. (See the far right column.) • To hide the window, press [ ]. Displays the screen. [ ] (Page 52) Displays the screen. [ ] (Page 34) Starts/pauses the content replay.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Selecting a channel R Selecting a channel on the list You can obtain information on channels or select a category and then a channel. 1 Display the screen. 2 Select a category (1), and then select a channel (2). • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ]. • To list all the channels, select [All Channels].
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SmartFavorites User stored channels (P1 to P5) of current band are recognized as SmartFavorites channels. SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers their broadcast content in the background. When you select a SmartFavorite channel, you can rewind and replay up to 30 minutes of any of the missed news, talk, sports or music content. • SmartFavorites is available only when you connect an SXV200 or later SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Setting reception restrictions R Setting the parental control 2 Display the screen. You can limit access to SiriusXM channels, such as those with mature content. [Enter] again to confirm the code. Activating/Deactivating the parental control You can set the parental control feature to lock any SiriusXM channel(s) or automatically lock all channels classified as “mature” by SiriusXM®. Setting/Changing the parental code • The initial setting is “0000.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Selecting the channels to lock—Parental Lock Channel Selection This parental control option allows you to pick the channels to be locked by the parental control feature. • When is set to [Mature] or [OFF], you cannot change the setting. 1 Display the screen. (Page 36) 2 • You can change the page to display more ]/[ ]. items by pressing [ • To list all the channels, select [All Channels].
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Using camera 3 3 • To connect a camera, see page 70. • To use a rear view camera, a REVERSE lead connection is required. (Page 68) R Settings for the camera Rear view camera setting 1 Display the
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS To display the picture from the connected camera manually • Only for DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/ DDX393: When is set to [ON], the picture from the front view camera is displayed. When is set to [OFF], the picture from the rear view camera is displayed.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS R Using the parking guidelines on the rear view screen 3 1 Display the screen. (See the far left column.) 2 Display the parking guidelines adjustment screen. You can display parking guidelines to enable easier parking when you shift the gear to the reverse (R) position. Displaying the parking guidelines 1 Display the .
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Using external audio/video players—AV-IN When the operation buttons are not displayed on the screen, touch the area shown on the illustration. • To change settings for video playback, see page 55. R Changing the AV-IN name You can change the AV-IN name displayed on the “AV-IN” source control screen. 1 Display the screen. for DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/ DDX393) You can control the sources from the component via ADS adapter.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Using the external navigation unit (Only for DDX416BT) You can connect a navigation unit (KNA-G630: optional accessory) to the NAV input terminal so that you can view the navigation screen. (Page 70) • The navigation guidance comes out of the front speakers even when you are listening to an audio source.
BLUETOOTH Information for using Bluetooth® devices Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio communication technology for mobile devices such as mobile phones, portable PCs, and other devices. Bluetooth devices can be connected without cables and communicate with each other. Notes • While driving, do not perform complicated operations such as dialing numbers, using the phone book, etc. When you perform these operations, stop your car in a safe place.
BLUETOOTH Pairing a Bluetooth device using a PIN code (for Bluetooth 2.0) 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: 2 Change the PIN code. • If you wish to skip changing the PIN code, go to step 3. • The PIN code is initially set to “0000”. • The maximum number of digits in the PIN code is 15. 4 Select the unit (“DDX****”) on your Bluetooth device. • If a PIN code is required, enter “0000” (initial). When pairing is complete, the device is listed on the .
BLUETOOTH R Connecting/disconnecting a registered Bluetooth device Two devices can be connected simultaneously. 4 Select [ON] (to connect) or [OFF] (to disconnect) for the target (1), then display the screen (2). 1 Display the screen. • When a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected, the signal strength and battery level are displayed when the information is acquired from the device.
BLUETOOTH Using a Bluetooth mobile phone R Receiving a call R Ending a call While talking... R Switching between handsfree mode and phone mode While talking... When a call comes in... • Call information is displayed if acquired. • Phone operation is not available while the picture from the connected camera is displayed. (Page 38) R Adjusting the volume of calls/earpiece/ microphone While talking...
BLUETOOTH R Sending text during a call R Making a call You can send text during a call using the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) function. 1 Display the phone control screen. While talking... On the Home screen: • Press [ ] to change the page. * When the mobile phone is not compatible with Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP), the call history and the phone book are not displayed.
BLUETOOTH • To use the A to Z search in the phone book: 1 • To display other phone numbers: When the phone book list is displayed, you can switch between phone numbers if several phone numbers are registered for the same contact (up to 10 phone numbers per contact). Voice dialing • Available only when the connected mobile phone has a voice recognition system. 1 Activate voice dialing. On the phone control screen: 1 Switch the phone number. 2 Select the initial.
BLUETOOTH R Presetting phone numbers You can preset up to 5 phone numbers. 1 Display the phone control screen. (Page 47) 2 Select phone book or call history. Using the Bluetooth audio player • To register a new device, see page 43. • To connect/disconnect a device, see page 45. R Indications and buttons on the source control screen 1 2 3 Select a phone number to preset. 3 4 • The operation buttons, indications and information displayed on the screen differ depending on the connected device.
BLUETOOTH R Selecting an audio file from the menu 1 2 Select a category (1), then a desired item (2). • You can also display the screen by pressing [ ] on the phone control screen (Page 47) or [ ] on the “BT Audio” source control screen (Page 49). 2 Configure the Bluetooth settings. • Select an item in each layer until you reach and select the desired file. • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ].
SETTINGS Settings for using applications of iPod touch/iPhone/Android/ BlackBerry 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: 3 When selecting [Android/Other (Bluetooth)] as the device type: Select the Android/BlackBerry device (1), then press [OK] to connect (2). Before using applications of iPod touch /iPhone/ Android/BlackBerry such as Pandora, select the device to use. When connecting the device for first time, the setup screen (for connection, etc.) appears.
SETTINGS Sound adjustment R Using the sound equalization • The adjustments are memorized for each source until you adjust the sound again. If the source is a disc, the adjustments are stored for each of the following categories. – DVD/VCD – CD – DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC • You cannot adjust the sound when the unit is in standby. Storing your own adjustments—Adjusting the sound precisely 3 Adjust the sound. 1 Select a sound mode. (See the left column.
SETTINGS R Setting the speakers—car type, speaker size and crossover frequency 1 Display the screen. 3 Select the speaker type (1), select the size of the selected speaker (2), then display the screen (3). On the Home screen: • When a speaker is not connected, select . • When setting the front speakers, also select the speaker size for .
SETTINGS R Adjusting the Digital Time Alignment (DTA) 3 Select an item to make an adjustment. Make fine adjustments to the delay time of the speaker output to create a more suitable environment for your vehicle. 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: [Distance] [Gain] Adjusts the Digital Time Alignment (DTA) value. Adjusts the output volume of the selected speaker. 4 Adjust each speaker setting.
SETTINGS Adjustment for video playback R Adjusting the picture You can adjust the picture quality. 1 Display the picture adjustment screen. On the source control screen: Adjusts the brightness. (−15 to +15) Adjusts the contrast. (−10 to +10) Adjusts the blackness. (−10 to +10) Adjusts the color. (−10 to +10) Adjusts the tint. (−10 to +10) Adjusts the sharpness. (−2 to +2) 2 Select the aspect ratio.
SETTINGS R Zooming the picture You can zoom the picture (, to ). • When is set to or (Page 55), the picture is zoomed with the aspect ratio of the setting. Changing the display design 3 Select a background/panel color. To select a background You can change the background and panel color. 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: 1 Display the magnification level selecting *1 screen.
SETTINGS R Making your own color adjustment 3 Display the image adjustment screen. 1 Select [Panel Color] on the screen. (Page 56) 2 1 Display the screen. 4 Adjust the image. On the Home screen: • Press [ ] repeatedly to change the page on the menu screen. 3 Select the dimmer setting for the color (1), then adjust the color (2).
SETTINGS Customizing the system settings 3 Select an operation. R Memorizing/recalling the settings • You can memorize the settings changed in the menu and recall the memorized settings any time. • The memorized settings are kept even when the unit is reset. 1 Create an update file and copy it to a USB device. • To connect a USB device, see page 69. 1 Display the screen.
SETTINGS 3 R Adjusting the touch position You can adjust the touch position on the touch panel if the position touched and the operation performed do not match. 2 Touch the center of the marks at the upper left (1), the lower center (2), then the upper right (3) as instructed. 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: • Press [ ] repeatedly to change the page on the menu screen.
SETTINGS Setting menu items R Displaying the menu screen • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ]. • You can also display the screen by selecting [SETUP] on the pop-up short-cut menu (Page 12). • You cannot change the settings screen in the following situations: – When the unit is in standby (Page 9) – When the Bluetooth phone is used (making or receiving a call, during a call, or while voice dialing) – During navigation guidance* * Only for DDX416BT.
SETTINGS Select the listening position, then adjust the delay time of the speaker output to create a more suitable environment for your vehicle. (Page 54) Adjust and store the auto-adjustment volume level for each source. (For discs, the adjustment is stored for each of the following categories: DVD/VCD, CD, and DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/WMV/MP3/WMA/WAV/ AAC.) The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source.
SETTINGS R setting screen *1 Select the text language used for on-screen information. • English (Initial)/Español/Français/Deutsch/ Italiano/Nederlands/Ελληνικά/Português/ Türkçe/Čeština/Polski/Magyar/Руccĸий/ / / / / / /Bahasa Indonesia/ – For external monitors, only English/Spanish/ French/German/Italian/Dutch/Russian/ Portuguese/Chinese Simplified are available. If another language has been selected, the text language for external monitors will be set to English.
REMOTE CONTROLLER Overview DDX416BT: This unit can be operated using the Remote Controller (RC-DV340) supplied with this unit. DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/DDX393/ DDX373BT/DDX23BT: Optional Remote Controller KNA-RCDV331 is designed for controlling this unit. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the remote controller. V Caution: • Put the Remote Controller in a place where it will not move during braking or other operations.
REMOTE CONTROLLER R DVD/VCD (DVD mode) J/K/H/I S/T I/W o 0–9 Moves the cursor when displaying a menu. Selects a track. Starts/pauses playback. Stops and memorizes the point where the disc stops. • Specifies the number to search for in direct search. • : Fast forwards/ backwards. – Fast forward/backward speed changes each time you press this key. : Slow forwards/ • backwards during pause. MODE/ Shows the disc top menu. TOP MENU FNC/PBC/ Shows the disc menu. MENU SUBTITLE Changes the subtitle language.
REMOTE CONTROLLER Using the steering remote controller (Only for DDX416BT) You can assign functions to the keys of the remote controller on the steering wheel. • This function is available only when your vehicle is equipped with the electrical steering remote controller. • You can only register/change the functions while you are parked. • If your steering remote controller is not compatible, learning may not be completed and an error message may appear.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Before installing the unit V WARNING • 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.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Installation procedure 1 To prevent a short circuit, remove the key 2 3 4 5 6 from the ignition and disconnect the · battery. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. Install the unit in your car. • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Connection R Connecting wires to terminals *3 2 * USB terminal (1.0 m): See page 69. See page 70. See page 70. 10 A fuse *1 Connect the antenna cord to the antenna terminal. *2 See page 70. FRONT VIEW CAMERA See page 70. 1 *1 Only for DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/DDX393/ DDX373BT. *2 Only for DDX416BT. *3 Only for DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/DDX393. *4 If no connections are made, do not let the cable come out from the tab. See page 70.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Connecting a USB device USB device* (commercially available) R Connecting an Android device Android device (commercially available) R Connecting iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone (Lightning connector models) (commercially available) iPod/iPhone (30-pin connector models) (commercially available) KCA-iP103 (optional accessory) 1.0 m USB 2.0 cable (commercially available) 0.8 m KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) 0.8 m 1.0 m * Use CA-U1EX for extending the cable if necessary.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Connecting external components FRONT VIEW CAMERA 1 Expansion port for connecting SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (commercially available)*1 2 NAVI I/F input*2 3 iDatalink input for connecting ADS adapter (commercially available)*3 4 Steering wheel remote controller input*2 • Connect to the vehicle’s steering remote harness using the Steering Remote cable (8). Contact your Kenwood dealer for details.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Removing the unit (Only for DDX793/ R Removing the unit DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/DDX393/ DDX373BT/DDX23BT) 1 Remove the trim plate. (See the left R Removing the trim plate 1 Engage the catch pins on the extraction key (4) and remove the two locks on the lower part. Lower the frame and pull it forward. column.) 2 Insert the two extraction keys (4), then pull them as illustrated so that the unit can be removed. 4 4 2 Remove from the upper two catches.
REFERENCES Maintenance R Caution on cleaning the unit Do not use any solvent (for example, thinner, benzine, etc.), detergent, or insecticide. This may damage the monitor or the unit. R To keep discs clean Dirty discs may not play correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from the center to the edge. Recommended cleaning method: Gently wipe the panel with a soft, dry cloth.
REFERENCES Playing audio files (MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC) t This unit can play back files with the extension code <.mp3>, <.wma>, <.wav> or <.m4a> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower). t This unit can play back files that meet the conditions below: – Bit rate: MP3: 8 kbps – 320 kbps WMA: 5 kbps – 320 kbps AAC: 16 kbps – 320 kbps – Sampling frequency: 8 kHz – 48 kHz (for MP3/WMA) 44.1 kHz (for WAV) 32 kHz – 48 kHz (for AAC) t This unit can show ID3 Tag Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 (for MP3).
REFERENCES Unplayable discs t Unplayable disc types and formats are as follows: – DVD-Audio/DVD-ROM discs – MPEG4/DivX*/FLAC/MKV/DVD–VR/DVD+VR/ DVD-RAM recorded on DVD-R/RW or +R/+RW – SVCD (Super Video CD), CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), DTS-CD – MPEG4/DivX*/FLAC/MKV recorded on CD-R/RW t Discs that are not round. t Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty. t Recordable/Rewritable discs that have not been finalized. t 3 inch discs.
REFERENCES – – – – – – – iPhone 5C* iPhone 5* iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone * You cannot watch video when connecting Lightning connector models. • When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, visit the following KENWOOD web site: • For some iPod/iPhone models, the performance may be abnormal or unstable during operation. In this case, disconnect the iPod/iPhone device, then check its condition.
REFERENCES Error message list If an error occurs while using the unit, a message appears. Take appropriate action according to the following message/remedy/cause list. “No Signal”/“No Video Signal”: • Start playback on the external component connected to the iPod/AV-IN input terminal. • Check the cords and connections. • Signal input is too weak. “Miswiring DC Offset Error”/“Warning DC Offset Error”: • A speaker cord has shorted or it has come into contact with the car chassis.
REFERENCES “Cannot create a Station”: • You cannot create a station during the readonly mode or when network connection is not established. “SXM Channel Locked” • The selected channel has been locked by the parental controls. Enter the unlock code when you are asked. (Page 37) “SXM No Signal”: • Make sure the SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna is mounted outside the vehicle. Move the vehicle to an area with a clear view of the sky.
REFERENCES R USB “Reading” does not disappear from the screen. • Turn the power off and on again. While playing a track, sound is sometimes interrupted. • The tracks are not properly copied into the USB device. Copy the tracks again, and try again. Tracks are not played back as you have intended them to play. • Playback order may differ from the one played back using other players. R Android Sound cannot be heard during playback. • Reconnect the Android device.
REFERENCES R HD Radio reception (only for DDX793/ DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH) Sound quality changes when receiving HD Radio stations. • Fix the reception mode either to or . (Page 28) No sound can be heard. • The HD Radio reception mode is not appropriate. Select the appropriate mode from , or . R Pandora* The application does not work. • The application on your iPod touch/iPhone/ Android/BlackBerry is not the latest version. Update the application.
REFERENCES R DVD player section R USB interface section R DSP section D/A Converter Audio Decoder USB Standard USB 2.0 High Speed Compatible Devices Mass Storage Class Equalizer BAND 13 Band Frequency (Hz) (BAND1-13) 62.5/100/160/250/400/630/1k/ 1.6k/2.5k/4k/6.3k/10k/16k Gain –9/–8/–7/–6/–5/–4/–3/–2/–1/ 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 dB Q factor 1.35/1.5/2.
REFERENCES R FM radio section R Video section R General Frequency Range DDX793/DDX773BH/DDX593/DDX573BH/ DDX393/DDX373BT/DDX23BT: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz) DDX416BT: 87.5 MHz to 108.
REFERENCES R Trademarks and licenses • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan and other countries. • The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
