Setting the clock ......8 Adjusting the touch position ......41 Common operations ..... 9 BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS Turning on the power ..........9 (Only for DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM) Turning off the power ..........9 Information for using Bluetooth® Adjusting the volume ..........9 Putting the unit in standby ........9 devices ........42...
Touch the buttons on the touch panel with your finger directly (if you are wearing a How to read this manual: glove, take it off ). • Illustrations of DDX4038BT (Region • When the temperature is very cold or very 3)/DDX4038BTM are mainly used for hot...
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AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT”. hazardous radiation outside the unit DDX4038BTM/DDX4038M: Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representative’s: Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
INTRODUCTIONS Initial Settings Initial setup Finish the procedure. 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 <Setup> screen. (☞ page 38) Language Select the text language used for on-screen...
On <Setup>: • To clear the registered security code, perform step and press [CLR] in <Security Code>. The security indicator on the monitor panel flashes when the vehicle ignition is off. To cancel, select <OFF>. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
• Displays the current source screen. (Press) • Selects the AV source for external monitor or amplifier. (Hold) 7 For DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM: TEL/V.OFF button • Displays the <Hands Free> screen. (Press) (☞ page 43) • Turns off/on the screen. (Hold) (☞...
• The time format of the clock display is different according to models; 24 hours for Region 2/3/6 models, 12 hours for Region 4 models. Appears only when the navigation unit is connected. Not selectable for Region 4/6 models. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
(Hold) Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume (00 to 35) Decrease Increase To attenuate the sound Turning off/on the screen DDX4038BT/ DDX4038/ DDX4038BTM DDX4038M The ATT indicator lights up. (Hold) (Hold) To cancel the attenuation, press the volume adjustment knob.
Goes to the next chapter/ chapter/track.* track.* Displays the source control screen. • The operation buttons disappear by touching the screen or when no operation is done for about 5 seconds. Not available for video from an external component and rear view camera. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
☞ You can select 3 items to be displayed in this area. ( page 39) When no navigation unit is connected, “No Navigation” appears. Only for DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM. ☞ Select an appropriate input setting on <AV Input>. ( page 40 )
” 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. • When playing back a multi-channel encoded disc, the multi-channel signals are downmixed to stereo. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Playable disc type Disc type Recording format, file type, etc Playable DVD-Video * Region Code: • For DDX4038BT/DDX4038: 3/4/6 (depending on the country and sales area) • For DDX4038BTM/DDX4038M: 2 DVD-Audio/DVD-ROM DVD Recordable/ DVD-Video Rewritable DVD-VR * (DVD-R/-RW * DivX /MPEG1/MPEG2 +R/+RW * •...
] Selects folder. Displays folder/track list. (☞ page 15) ☞ To display the Original Program/Playlist screen, page 16. Does not appear for DVD/DVD-VR. Appears only for DVD/DVD-VR/VCD. Search speed varies depending on the type of disc or file. Does not appear for VCD. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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To display the source control screen (☞ below) • Pressing FNC/R-CAM hides the operation buttons. • The operation buttons disappear by touching the screen or when no operation is done for about 5 seconds. For CD/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC Track/file information • Touching [<] scrolls the text if all the text is not shown. Media type Playing time Playback status...
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[ Picture Displays picture adjustment • The screen for MPEG1/MPEG2 differs from Adjust] screen. (☞ page 35) the above. [Aspect] Selects aspect ratio. (☞ page 36) [ZOOM] Displays the picture size selecting screen. (☞ page 36) DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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Only for VCD • To deactivate the PBC function, press [7] then the direct selecting buttons to select a track number. Selecting playback mode For DVD/DVD-VR Selects Repeat playback mode For VCD (without PBC)/CD/DivX/MPEG1/ MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC ☞ Direct selecting buttons ( below) Selects Random Selects Repeat...
: Plays back audio files and DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 ♦ Audio&Video files. • For playable file types, ☞ page 13. • If the disc contains no files of the selected type, the existing files are played in the following order: audio, video, then still picture. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
USB operations Playing a USB device • This unit can play JPEG/DivX/MPEG1/ Cautions: MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC files stored in • This unit may not play back files in a USB mass storage class device. USB device properly when using a USB • This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files extension cord.
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Audio&Video Plays back audio files and 4:3 LB DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 files. (Letterbox) • If the USB device contains no files of the 4:3 PS selected type, the existing files are played (PanScan) in the following order: audio, video, then still picture. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Listening to the iPod/iPhone device Preparation Connecting iPod/iPhone Settings for iPod playback When the source is “iPod”... To iPod/iPhone • Use the following cables: – To listen to the music (digital): USB Audio cable for iPod/iPhone—KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) – To watch the video and to listen to Audiobooks Selects the speed of the music (analog): USB Audio and...
You cannot resume playback for video sources. When using iPod nano (1st Generation) or iPod with video (5th Generation), you can control playback only from the unit. For the latest compatible list and software version of iPod/iPhone, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Selecting a track/video from menu on the iPod/iPhone Video menu: Switches between Music ( ) and Video ( ) Select the menu (Music or Video) (1), a category (2), • Available categories differ depending on then a desired item (3). the type of your iPod/iPhone.
(☞ above) [Text]* Displays/hides the [MENU] Displays <Top Menu> information of the current ☞ station ( page 25). screen. Appears only for Region 2/3 models. Appears only when FM is selected as the source. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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Displaying the information of the Changing the tuner channel current station interval • This feature is available only for Region 2/3 • This feature is available only for Region 4/6 models. models. Press the Reset button while holding 0 and volume adjustment knob.
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Selecting a preset station • Only English/Spanish/French/German/ Dutch/Portuguese are available for the text language here. If another language has been selected in <Language> (☞ page 40), the text language is set to English. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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Activating/deactivating TI/News Standby Reception • This feature is available only for Region 2/3 models. TI Standby Reception News Standby Reception TI indicator NEWS indicator TI indicator TI Standby Reception Lights in The unit will temporarily white switch to Traffic Information (TI) if available.
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(the AF indicator lights up). AF Reg Switches to another station broadcasting the same program (the AF indicator lights up). Cancels. • The RDS indicator lights up when the Network-Tracking Reception is activated and an FM Radio Data System station is found. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Using other external components To display the source control screen (☞ below) • Pressing FNC/R-CAM hides the operation buttons. • The operation buttons disappear by touching the screen or when no operation is done for about 5 seconds. • To change settings for video playback, ☞ page 35. ☞...
Settings for navigation unit NAV Setup Press [Enter] to display the setup screen for On <Top Menu>: the navigation unit. See the instruction manual supplied for the navigation unit. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Sound adjustment Using the sound equalization • The adjustment is memorized for each source until you adjust sound again. If the source is a disc, the adjustment is stored for each of the following categories. – DVD/DVD-VR – VCD/CD – DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC •...
Selects the phase for the subwoofer. * Adjusts the subwoofer level. Adjustable only when the subwoofer is activated. ☞ page 35) Adjustable only when the subwoofer is ☞ activated. ( page 35) Not selectable when <Freq> is set to <Through>. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Changing the display design You can change the background and panel color. To select a panel color On <Top Menu>: Variable color illumination • Illumination color changes gradually. For making your own color ☞ adjustment, below Making your own color adjustment •...
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AV-IN input terminal. Capture the image displayed on the screen. Confirmation message appears. Press [Yes] to store the newly captured image. (The existing image is replaced with the new one.) • Press [No] to return to the previous screen. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Setting for video playback You can change the setting for video playback. Picture adjustment Adjust the picture (–15 to +15). You can adjust the picture quality. Display the adjustment menu. Adjusts the brightness Adjusts the contrast Adjusts the black Adjusts the color Adjusts the tint* Adjusts the sharpness Adjustable only when the incoming signal is...
For 16:9 original pictures JUST: For 4:3LB [5] [∞] [2] [3] : Moves the zooming original frame. pictures Normal*: For 4:3 original pictures Auto: • For “DISC”/”USB” only: Aspect ratio is automatically selected to match to the incoming signals. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Using a rear view camera • To use a rear view camera, the REVERSE lead connection is required. For connecting a rear view camera, see the INSTALLATION MANUAL. Activating the rear view Displaying the picture from camera the rear view camera The rear view screen is displayed when you On <Top Menu>: shift the gear to the reverse (R) position.
: Activates the subwoofer. : Cancels. ♦ OFF Speaker Select Select the size of the connected speaker. ♦ Standard/Narrow/Middle/Wide You can change the setting only when the unit is in standby. Selectable only when <Subwoofer> is selected for <Preout Setup>. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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Menu item Selectable setting/item Initial: Underlined Dimmer ♦ Auto : Dims the screen and button illumination when you turn on the headlights. • The ILLUMI lead connection is required. (☞ INSTALLATION MANUAL) ♦ ON : Activates dimmer. ♦ OFF : Cancels. ♦...
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Displays the serial number. Touch Panel Adjust Adjust the touch position of the buttons on screen. (☞ page 41) “Please power off” appears when the setting is changed. Turn off the power, then turn on to enable the change. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Memorizing/recalling the Locking the settings settings You can lock the settings to prevent them from being changed. You can memorize the settings changed • is shown beside the settings that can in the <Setup> menu and recall the be locked. memorized settings anytime.
BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS (Only for DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM) Information for using Bluetooth® devices • While driving, do not perform complicated operation such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc. When you perform these operations, stop your car in a safe place. • Some Bluetooth devices may not be connected to this unit depending on the Bluetooth version of the device.
Connecting Bluetooth devices Connecting a new Bluetooth For connecting a Bluetooth audio player device for the first time When you connect a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, make pairing between the unit and the device. Pairing allows Bluetooth devices to communicate each other.
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<Bluetooth Mode> To connect Confirmation message appears. Press [Yes]. Select the device you want to connect. • All registered devices (mobile phone and audio player) are listed on <Connect Device>. – Selectable items depend on the device you are operating. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Using the Bluetooth mobile phone Receiving a call Switching between handsfree mode and phone When a call comes in/making a call... Call information mode (if acquired) Ends/rejects the call While talking... Status of the device/Battery reminder (only Each time you press the button, the talking when the information comes from the method is switched ( : handsfree...
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Hold : Adds “+” Presets the entered phone number on the ☞ preset list ( page 47) • You can enter up to 32 numbers. Speak the name you want to call. • To cancel, press [Cancel]. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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Presetting the phone Copying the phone book numbers You can copy the phone book memory of a mobile phone into the unit (up to 400 You can preset up to 6 phone numbers. memories). On <Top Menu>: On <Top Menu>: Select an item from phone book/call lists.
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Connected mobile phone • You cannot delete data when <Phone> is selected. Select the item you want to delete. Unit Delete all the numbers/ names in the selected item A confirmation message appears. Press [Yes]. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Using the Bluetooth audio player • To register a new device, ☞ page 43. • To connect/disconnect a device, ☞ page 44. Tag data (current track title/ artist name/album title) * • Touching [<] scrolls the text if all the text is not shown. Playing time * Playback status * (3: play / 8: pause)
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Changes the PIN code of the unit. • Touch the current PIN code, enter a new PIN code, then press [Enter]. Device Name Shows the device name to be shown on the Bluetooth device — “KENWOOD BT MM-5U2. ” Device Shows the MAC address of the unit.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER Overview For DDX4038BT (Region 3)/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038 (Region 3)/DDX4038M: This unit can be operated using the Remote Controller (RC-DV340) supplied with this unit. For DDX4038BT (Region 4/6)/DDX4038 (Region 4/6): Optional Remote Controller KNA-RCDV331 is designed for controlling this unit. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the remote controller.
Press the key once to lower the volume. Press again to restore the previous volume. MODE Switches the screen mode. NAV/V.SEL Screen mode changes each time you press Switches to the navigation screen. this key. Cursor key Moves the cursor when displaying menu. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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VCD 1.X, VCD 2.X (PBC OFF) DVD/VCD (DVD mode) Track search and file search Track number Selects the track or file to be played. Cancel VCD 2.X (PBC ON) Track number Cancel Play/Pause Once you have switched to the direct search Pauses the track.
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Music Disc/Audio file/Video file/ numeric keypad, and then press [ENTER] key. Picture file (AUD mode) Numeric keypad Folder search Selects the folder to be played. • Specify the number to search in direct search. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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Radio (AUD mode) • To use preset tuning, press the Band switching number of a programmed broadcast Switches to bands received by the unit. station. ( – • Press the direct tuning key first, then specify the frequency of the station to receive.
When storing a disc in its case, gently Unusual shape transparent disc) insert the disc around the center holder (with the printed surface facing up). • Make sure to store discs in their cases after use. Transparent or semi- transparent parts on its recording area DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
(except those stored on an iPod). cannot be played. – Files which have the data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc. Kenwood bears no responsibility for any loss of data in an iPod/iPhone and USB mass storage class device while using this unit.
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Kinyarwanda Uzbek Estonian Kashmiri Sanskrit Vietnamese Basque Kurdish Sindhi Volapuk Persian Kirghiz Sangho Wolof Finnish Latin Serbo-Croatian XH Xhosa Fiji Lingala Singhalese Yoruba Faroese Laothian Slovak Zulu Frisian Lithuanian Slovenian Irish Latvian, Lettish SM Samoan Scots Gaelic Malagasy Shona DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. • For operations with the external components, refer also to the instructions supplied with the adapters used for the connections (as well as the instructions supplied with the external components).
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• Check the connecting cable and its connection. on or does not work. • Update the firmware version. • Charge the battery. • Check whether the iPod control mode is correctly selected. (☞ page 22) • Reset the iPod/iPhone. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
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Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the iPod/iPhone. A lot of noise is generated. Turn off (uncheck) the “VoiceOver” feature of the iPod. For details, visit <http://www.apple.com>. No operations are available Operate the unit after the Artwork is loaded. (☞ when playing back a track page 21) containing Artwork.
Video Decoder (Max 2 Mbps) Effective Pixels : MPEG1/MPEG2/ DivX : 99.99% Audio Decoder Pixel Arrangement : MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV (Linear PCM) : RGB striped arrangement Bluetooth section (DDX4038BT/ Back Lighting : LED DDX4038BTM) Technology DVD player section : Bluetooth Ver.2.0 Certified D/A Converter Frequency : 24 bit : 2.402 –...
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: –20°C – +85°C MW (9 kHz) : 531 kHz – 1611 kHz Weight Usable Sensitivity : 2.0 kg AM : 28 dBμ ( DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM) LW : 45 μV 1.9 kg MW : 25 μV ( DDX4038/DDX4038M) Video section Color System of External Video Input...
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• ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration. DDX4038BT/DDX4038BTM/DDX4038/DDX4038M...
Power Consumption: 54.3 mA/5 V (max.) • This adapter has been designed exclusively Dimensions (L × W × H): for use with Kenwood car receivers. Do not 15 mm × 19 mm × 5.6 mm use this adapter with any other car receiver.
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Par la présente, Kenwood déclare que ce KS-UBT1 est conforme Slovensko aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive S tem Kenwood izjavlja, da je ta KS-UBT1 v skladu z osnovnimi 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables. zahtevami in ostalimi ustreznimi predpisi Direktive 1999/5/EC.