......28 AV-IN .................28 Installing the Unit ......70 Using the external navigation unit ....29 Specifications ......71 Sound adjustment .......30 KS-UBT1 (USB Bluetooth Using the sound equalization ......30 Adapter) .........74 Adjusting the cross over frequency ....31 Changing the display design ..32 DDX749WBT...
Before use Temperature inside the car... WARNINGS: If you have parked the car for a long time (To prevent accidents and damage) in hot or cold weather, wait until the • DO NOT install any unit or wire any cable in temperature in the car becomes normal a location where;...
There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit. About KS-UBT1 (USB Bluetooth Adapter) The USB Bluetooth Adapter is attached to this unit when shipped from the factory. When the adapter is removed, store it in a safe place. DDX749WBT...
INTRODUCTIONS Initial Settings Initial setup Adjusting the panel angle When you power on the unit for the first time You can change the panel angle. or reset the unit, the initial setting screen Select an angle (0 – 6). appears. •...
* If the update has failed, turn the power off and then on, and retry the update. * Even if you have turned off the power during update, you can restart the update after the power is turned on. The update will be performed from the beginning. DDX749WBT...
Activating the security function You can activate the security indicator to protect your receiver system against theft. On <Top Menu>: The security indicator on the monitor panel flashes when the vehicle ignition is off. To cancel, select <OFF>. English...
Lower the volume before playing these digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by sudden increase of the output You can change the color of the buttons level. on the monitor panel. (☞ page 32) DDX749WBT...
Setting the clock Display <Top Menu> screen. Set the clock time. <NAV> * Synchronizes the clock time with the connected navigation Display <Setup> screen. unit. <Radio Data Synchronizes the clock System> time with FM RBDS. <OFF> Sets the clock manually. (☞...
Putting the unit in standby Turning off the power (Hold) Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume (00 to 35) Increase Decrease To attenuate the sound The ATT indicator lights up. To cancel the attenuation, press the ATT button again. DDX749WBT...
Switching screens Source control screen Appears only when Displays the navigation screen. * a navigation unit is ☞ page 29) connected. <Top Menu> <Setup> • Changes the AV source. Changes the detailed settings. • Displays the <Setup> screen. You can select 3 items to be displayed in ☞...
Displaying the source control screen On each playback screen, perform the following: (Hold) • Pressing TEL/FNC hides the operation buttons. • The operation buttons disappear by touching the screen or when no operation is done for about 5 seconds. DDX749WBT...
Disc operations 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. Inserting a disc To eject a disc Label side •...
This unit cannot play back contents protected with CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media). Caution for DualDisc playback The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended. DDX749WBT...
Playback operations To display the source control screen, ☞ page 12. For DVD/DVD-VR/VCD/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG Playing time Media type • DVD Video: Title no./Chapter • DVD-VR: Program no. (or Playlist no.)/Chapter no.* • DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2: Folder no./Track no. • JPEG: Folder no./File no. ☞...
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• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. • Some discs or files may not be played back due to their characteristics or Returns to the upper layer recording conditions. Returns to the root folder DDX749WBT...
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Video menu operations [Audio] Selects the audio type. You can display the video menu screen • For DVD-VR: Selects the while watching the playback pictures on the audio channel (ST: stereo, screen. L: left, R: right). • Available items on the screen differ [Subtitle] Selects the subtitle type.
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To cancel, press the button repeatedly until the indicator disappears. – To switch between chapter/track entry and title/folder entry, press [Direct/CLR]. – When you enter a wrong number, press [Direct/CLR] to delete the last entry. DDX749WBT...
Settings for disc playback Disc Setup items Selectable setting/item Initial: Underlined Menu Select the initial disc menu language; Initial English (☞ page 60). Language Subtitle Select the initial subtitle language or erase the subtitle (OFF); Initial Language English (☞ page 60). Audio Select the initial audio language;...
• Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices. • Do not leave a USB device in the car, or expose to direct sunlight or high temperature to avoid deformation or damage to the device. DDX749WBT...
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To display the source control screen, ☞ page 12. While playing, the Track/file information jacket picture is (for MP3/WMA/WAV/ shown if the file AAC) has the tag data • Pressing [<] scrolls the including the jacket text if not all of the picture.
• 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. If the performance is not improved or is slow, reset your iPod/iPhone. • For the latest compatible list and software version of iPod/iPhone, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod English...
When the vehicle runs, the map scrolls. • The screens of the iPhone and unit are • Available categories differ depending on not the same. the type of your iPod/iPhone. • To return to the normal mode, press [APP]. DDX749WBT...
Listening to the radio Text information Scrolls the text information ☞ page 29 ST indicator TI indicator Seek mode indicator • The ST indicator lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. [P1] – [P6] • Turns in the preset station. [PTY] * Enters FM RBDS program (Press)
(station name) for FM RBDS when PS signal is coming in Preset list Storing stations in memory You can preset six stations for each band. Automatic presetting — AME (Auto Memory) (Hold) Local stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically. DDX749WBT...
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Activating/deactivating TI The following features are available only Standby Reception for FM RBDS stations. Searching for FM RBDS program—PTY Search You can search for your favorite programs being broadcast by selecting the PTY code. TI indicator TI indicator TI Standby Reception Lights in The unit will temporarily white...
If you want to use AV-IN2, select <AV-IN2> for <AV Input> setting. (☞page 40 ) Connect an external component. To connect it, ☞ page 68, 69 . Select “AV-IN 1” or “AV-IN 2” as the source. (☞ page 12) DDX749WBT...
Using the external navigation unit You can connect a navigation unit (KNA-G610 /KNA-G630 : optional accessory) to the navigation input terminal so that you can view the navigation screen. (☞ page 69 ) The navigation guidance comes out through the front speakers even when you listen to an audio source.
Select a sound mode. Adjust the level of each band (1), then select the subwoofer level * (2). Changes the page The adjustments are stored and <User> is activated. Adjustable only when the subwoofer is activated. ☞ page 38) DDX749WBT...
Adjusting the sound precisely Adjusting the cross over frequency Perform steps “Selecting a preset sound On <Top Menu>: mode,” then... Select the item to adjust, then Adjust the sound of each make adjustment. band. Adjusts the cross over for front or rear speakers (high pass filter).
To select a background User color adjuster: You can make your User own color adjustment stored in < > For setting your favorite scene as ☞ the background, page 33 Dimmer setting: You can make the color adjustment for each dimmer setting DDX749WBT...
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Using your favorite scene as the Adjust the image. background While playing a video or JPEG, you can capture an image and use the captured image as a background. • You cannot capture copyrighted content and images from iPod/iPhone. • When using a JPEG file as the background, make sure that the resolution is 800 x 600 pixels.
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 NTSC. Select dimmer on (<DIM ON>) or off (<DIM OFF>). DDX749WBT...
Changing the aspect ratio While DivX is played back with <Screen Ratio> ☞ ☞ set to <16:9> (for disc: page 19/ for USB: You can change the aspect ratio for video page 21), the aspect ratio is not set correctly. playback.
To deactivate, select <OFF>. When displaying the picture from the rear view camera manually, you can change the ☞ setting of the picture. ( page 34) To cancel the rear view screen, press and hold the same button again. DDX749WBT...
Using the steering remote controller You can assign the 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. •...
MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC.) The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source. ♦ –15 to +6; Initial 0 Subwoofer ♦ ON : Activates the subwoofer. : Cancels. ♦ OFF Speaker Select Select the size of the connected speaker. ♦ Standard/Narrow/Middle/Wide DDX749WBT...
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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. (☞ page 67 ) ♦ ON : Activates dimmer. ♦ OFF : Cancels.
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(☞ page 22) R-CAM Interrupt ♦ ON : Displays the picture from the rear view camera when you shift the gear to the reverse (R) position. ♦ OFF : Cancels. Navigation Change the navigation settings. (☞ page 29) DDX749WBT...
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Menu item Selectable setting/item Initial: Underlined Select the text language used for on-screen information. Language* ♦ English/Spanish/French/German/Italian/Dutch/ Russian/Portuguese/Chinese-Simplified/Chinese- Traditional/Thai/Turkish/Arabic/Persian/Hebrew/ Greece/Indonesia • For external monitors, only English/Spanish/French/German/ Italian/Dutch/Russian/Portuguese are available. If another language has been selected, the text language for external monitors will be set to English.
[Recall]: Recalls the memorized settings. [Memory]: Memorizes the current settings. [Clear]: Clears the currently memorized settings. • To cancel, press [Cancel]. Confirmation message appears. Press [Yes]. • To cancel the current operation, press [Cancel]. • To reset to the initial setting, press [Reset]. DDX749WBT...
BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS Information for using Bluetooth® devices • While driving, do not perform complicated operations such as dialing the numbers, using phonebook, 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.
• The maximum digit of the PIN code that can be set is 16. Display the Bluetooth setting screen. PIN code (initial: 0000) On <Top Menu>: On <Bluetooth Mode>: Mobile phone PIN code (initial: 0000) Audio player Deletes last character DDX749WBT...
• All registered devices (mobile phone and audio player) are listed on <Connect Device>. – Selectable items depend on the device you are operating. To disconnect Cancel A confirmation message appears. Press Operate the Bluetooth device [Yes]. to connect. “Connected” appears. Press [OK] to Deleting a registered confirm the operation.
(Short Message Service), the unit tells you a message has been received. To read a received message, operate the mobile phone after stopping the car in a safe place. • You cannot read, edit, or send a message through the unit. DDX749WBT...
Making a call Direct number entry Deletes last character On <Top Menu>: Hold : Adds “+” Select a method to make a Presets the entered phone number on the ☞ preset list ( page 49) call. ☞ Phonebook/Call lists ( page 48) •...
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To display the details of an entry When <Phonebook> is selected... Press the right arrow icon of an entry. To make a call, select a phone number. To use the A-Z search on the phonebook When <Phonebook> is selected, you can search by initial. DDX749WBT...
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Presetting the phone Copying the phonebook numbers You can copy the phonebook memory of a mobile phone into the unit (up to 400 You can preset up to 6 phone numbers. entries). On <Top Menu>: On <Top Menu>: Select an item from phonebook/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]. DDX749WBT...
Using the Bluetooth audio player • To register a new device, ☞ page 44. • To connect/disconnect a device, ☞ page 45. Tag data (current track title/ artist name/album title) * • Pressing [<] scrolls the text if not all of the text is shown. Playing time * Playback status * (3: play / 8: pause)
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PIN Code Changes the PIN code of the unit. • Enter a new PIN code, then press [Enter]. Device Name Shows the device name to be shown on the Bluetooth device — “KENWOOD BT MM-6U2. ” Device Shows the device address of the unit.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER Overview This unit can be operated using the Remote Controller (RC-DV340) supplied with this unit. • If the Remote Controller operates only CAUTION over shorter distances or does not operate • Put the Remote Controller in a place where at all, it is possible that the batteries are it will not move during braking or other depleted.
Switches the screen mode. Screen mode changes each time you press NAV/V.SEL this key. Switches to the navigation screen. OPEN Cursor key Adjusts the panel angle. Moves the cursor when displaying menu. The panel angle changes each time you press this key. DDX749WBT...
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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. DDX749WBT...
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• To use preset tuning, press the number of Radio (AUD mode) a programmed broadcast station. ( – Band switching Switches to bands received by the unit. • 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 DDX749WBT...
More about this unit File playback Playing MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC files • This unit can play back files with the Playing DivX files extension code <.mp3>, <.wma>, <.wav>, • This unit can play back DivX files with the or <m4a> (regardless of the letter case— extension code <.divx>, <.div>, or <.avi>...
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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 DDX749WBT...
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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Playback order may differ from the one played back you have intended them to play. using other players. No picture appears on the • Turn on the video component if it is not on. screen. • Connect the video component correctly. DDX749WBT...
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Symptom Remedy/Cause No sound comes out of the • Disconnect the iPod, then connect it again. speakers. • Select another source and then reselect “iPod”. The iPod/iPhone does not turn • Check the connecting cable and its connection. on or does not work. •...
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“0000” or “1234. ” Echo or noise occurs. Adjust the microphone unit position. The unit does not respond when You may have tried to copy the same entries (as you try to copy the phonebook stored) to the unit. to the unit. DDX749WBT...
Accessories/Installation Procedure Accessories After the Installation After the installation, perform the Initial Setup by referring to the instruction manual. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For best safety, leave the ..1 ..8 mounting and wiring work to professionals. •...
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¤ 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. DDX749WBT...
Mute control wire) rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.) onnect to vehicle's harness. onnect to vehicle's harness. Colour and functions...
⁄ • Install the microphone as far as possible from the cell-phone. djust the direction of the microphone to the driver. Accessory 4 ix a cable with a commercial item of tape. DDX749WBT...
Specifications Monitor section USB interface section Picture Size USB Standard : 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide : USB 2.0 Full Speed 156.6 mm (W) × 81.6 mm (H) File System Display System : FAT 16/32 : Transparent TN LCD panel Maximum Power Supply Current Drive System : DC 5 V : TFT active matrix system...
• Although the effective pixels for the : 0.7 Vp-p/ 75 Ω liquid crystal panel is given as 99.99% or more, 0.01% of pixels may not light or may light incorrectly. • Specifications are subject to change without notice. DDX749WBT...
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• “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.
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.