Power Switch ...8 • Displaying the SIRIUS Tuner Control screen • Displaying the SIRIUS Tuner Menu Removing/Attaching the Protection Panel...9 • Channel Search KVT-915DVD Basic operation...10 • Channel Memory Basic Operations of Remote Controller ...12 • Direct Channel Search • Information Display Switch Small Display ...14...
(e.g., coins or metal tools) inside the unit. KNA-DV2100, KNA-DV3100 • If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. Loading and Replacing the battery • Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is 1.
About discs Handling discs Removing discs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the disc. When removing discs from this unit pull them out horizontally. Discs that can’t be used • Discs that aren’t round can’t be used. • CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD.
Opening/Closing the Monitor and Power Switch Open the monitor [OPEN/CLOSE] key Close the monitor Turn the power switch on Hold down the [Source] key more than one second to turn it off. • Do not touch the moving components when you are opening or closing the monitor. If done, you will get hurt. •...
KVT-915DVD Basic operation When the monitor is open SCREEN MODE DISP When the monitor is closed DISP Disc indicator 10 English 1 Play Disc [Disc insertion slot] A disc is played when you insert it. 2 Stop to Play [7] key Stops to play.
Basic Operations of Remote Controller BAND DISC STOP DIRECT RETURN OPEN MODE TOP MENU MENU AUDIO ENTER V.SEL SUBTITLE AV OUT ANGLE CLEAR 1 Remote Control Mode selector 4 Switches over the sound source each time it is pressed. Selects one of the following remote control modes. TV source 5 Selects the Direct Search mode.
Switch Small Display The Small Display screen mode changes each time the [Display] key is pressed. SCREEN MODE V.SEL V.OFF AV OUT SEL DISP AUTO AUTO * Hold down the [Display] key more than 1 second to switch to the Frequency display. 14 English Switch Screen Mode The Screen mode of the monitor changes each time the [MODE] key is pressed.
Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD Playback Various control screens appear when you play back a DVD Video (DVD-V), a DVD Displaying the DVD/VCD Playback screen 1 Title Number Display (DVD-V) You can use the following operations when displaying Group Number Display (DVD-A) DVD/VCD images.
Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD Displaying the DVD-V/DVD-A/ VCD Control screen o Adjusts the volume. Plays a DVD/VCD using various functions. ; Ejects the disc from the built-in disc player. a Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) s Switches the source.
Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD DVD Disc Menu Selects an option from the DVD Disc Menu. Disc Menu Displays the Disc Menu Control screen DVD Disc Menu Control Buttons Area (page 16) MENU Ctrl ANGLE AUDIO Page + Page - ZOOM...
You can tune in a TV station using various functions. TV Control screen • For TV picture selection and receiver key operations, see <KVT-915DVD Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The information display is cleared automatically after approximately 5 seconds. Also, the information can be displayed automatically when it is updated (see page 74).
TV Control Seek Mode Manual Memory Sets a TV station selection. Stores the current receiving channel in memory. SEEK SEEK is not shown, touch Next The mode is switched each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO 1 reception automatically.
You can tune in a station using various functions. Tuner Control screen • For receiver key operations, see <KVT-915DVD Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
Tuner Control Seek Mode Manual Memory Sets a station selection. Stores the current receiving station in memory. SEEK SEEK is not shown, touch Next The mode is switched each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO 1 reception automatically.
Tuner Control Direct Search Traffic Information Tunes in a station when its frequency is When a traffic bulletin starts, any source is entered. switched to the traffic information and it is displayed automatically. Select a band When the traffic bulletin starts... The Traffic Information screen appears automatically.
You can play the CD/MP3/WMA/disc changer using various functions. CD Control screen • For CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer playback and receiver key operations, see <KVT-915DVD Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
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CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Play Control MP3/WMA Control screen During MP3/WMA play / Ejects a disc. z Fast Forwards. x Stops to play. When pressed twice, the disc is played back from its beginning in the next time. Next c Selects a song. SCRL v Plays or pauses.
CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Play Control Displaying the CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Menu screen Selects options from various function menus. You can select menu options using various functions. Returns to the CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Control screen. MENU CD Menu screen 36 English Set Disc Name Names a CD.
The following items can be searched directly each time it is pressed. CD: Track number, Total play time CH Disc Select MP3/WMA: Folder, File 6.KENWOOD When searching for a song: display. During play on an external in disc player or disc changer (It is not displayed when a disc changer having 6 or less discs is used.)
Displaying the SIRIUS Tuner Control screen SIRIUS Tuner Control screen other. • For system key operations, see <KVT-915DVD Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
SIRIUS Tuner Control Channel Search The categories and channels are listed for your channel selection. Call the SIRIUS Tuner Menu The channel list of the selected category appears. MENU Channel Selection screen Start Channel Searching Channel Search The category list appears. Category Selection screen 1 Tunes in a channel.
Control screen You can tune in a station using various functions. HD Radio Control screen • For receiver key operations, see <KVT-915DVD Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
HD Radio Control Seek Mode Manual Memory Sets a station selection. Stores the current receiving station in memory. SEEK SEEK is not shown, touch Next The mode is switched each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO 1 reception automatically.
You can select the Ensemble and services using various functions. DAB Tuner Control screen • For system key operations, see <KVT-915DVD Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
DAB Tuner control Seek Mode Service Preset Memory A service selection method can be set. The current receiving service is stored in memory. SEEK SEEK is not shown, touch Next The mode display is switched each time you touch the button. Tunes in an ensemble with good AUTO 1 reception automatically.
DAB Tuner control Search for Program Type The services are received when you set its Display the Language select screen program type. Call the DAB Tuner Menu MENU Call the PTY Search Menu PTY Search SRCH 1 Selects a Language. 2 Searches for the program type.
162.550 MHz 54 English Displaying the Weather Band Tuner Control screen • For system key operations, see <KVT-915DVD Weather Band Tuner Control screen Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
Character Entry How To Use the Character Entry screen When you select the Set Disc Name mode or others, the following screen appears for character entry. Character Entry screen や ゆ つ よ 1 Shifts the cursor. 2 Enters a space. If you erase a character, locate the cursor on it and touch this button.
Adjusting the Monitor Display Position and Quality Adjusting the Monitor Display Position and Quality You can adjust the position and picture quality of the monitor. Displaying the Screen Control screen 1 Brightness Control You can adjust the picture quality using the following Disabled if the Auto Dimmer is On.
Setup Menu Audio Set Up You can set up the car type and speaker system you use together with this unit. Displaying the Car Type Set Up screen 1 Adjusts the volume. If your vehicle type is selected, the Digital Time 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous Alignment is set automatically (for timing adjustment of source.
Setup Menu Speaker Set Up Select a speaker type and its size to get the best sound effects. Select a speaker you wish to adjust You can select any of the following speaker types. Center speaker: Speaker Set Up screen Front speakers: Rear speakers: Subwoofer:...
Setup Menu DTA Setup Manually set the sound output timing of each channel. Display the DTA Setup screen The speakers are virtually moved to the desired distance. (P60 6) When the values of center speaker and front speakers increase, they are virtually moved forward. When the values of rear speakers and subwoofer DTA Setup screen increase, they are virtually moved backward.
Setup Menu DVD Setup You can set up the DVD play. Displaying the DVD SETUP 1 screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. DVD SETUP 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Calls the Setup Menu.
Setup Menu Language Setup Language Code Table Abbreviation Select a language you use for the speech and menus. Display the Language Setup screen See <Displaying the DVD SETUP 1 screen> (see page 66) and select a language you wish to use. Audio Language Set 1 Enters a language code.
Setup Menu System Setup You can set up the system parameters. Displaying the System 1 screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. System Set Up 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Calls the Setup Menu.
72 English Displaying the AV I/F 2 screen AV I/F 2 screen RGB) Allows the Kenwood’s Navigation System to connect via its interface cable. connect via the AV INPUT1 port. Must be used if no navigation system is connected. (The navigation display is cancelled when the AV source is switched.)
Setup Menu User Interface You can set up user interface (IF) parameters. Displaying the User I/F 1 screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. User Interface 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Calls the Setup Menu.
Setup Menu Touch Panel Adjust You can adjust the touch panel operations. Display the Touch Panel Adjust screen Touch the center of left lower and right upper Touch when requested. is not shown, touch Touch Prev. to display it. Next 1 Adjusts the volume.
Setup Menu Security Code Setup You can set a security code to protect your receiver system against theft. When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be changed and the function can't be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice.
Setup Menu TV Setup <South American sales only> The TV signal receiving areas can be set. Displaying the TV1 Area Set Up screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. TV Set Up 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
Setup Menu DAB Set Up The DAB reception can be set. Displaying the DAB Set Up screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) DAB Set Up 3 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Setup Menu Sensor You can set up the optional KPA-SS100 Sensor Box. Displaying the Sensor Box screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. Sensor 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Selects menu options.
Sound Effects Menu Sound Effects Menu You can set up the receiver sound effects. Displaying the Control screen Control screen SCRL TIME Title T 0:05:20 Displaying the Sound Effects Menu screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. 3 Recalls the previous Sound Effects Menu.
Sound Effects Menu You can set up the sound field. Displaying the SFC screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 3 Calls the Setup Menu. (see page 59) SFC screen 4 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. 5 Sets a sound field.
Sound Effects Menu Equalizer You can set up the equalizer. Displaying the Equalizer screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. Equalizer 3 Calls the Setup Menu. (see page 59) 4 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. Equalizer screen 5 Adjusts the bass boost of the B.M.S power amplifier (optional accessory).
Sound Effects Menu Position You can adjust the sound effects according to your listening position. Displaying the Position screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. Position 3 Calls the Setup Menu. (see page 59) 4 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
Sound Effects Menu Zone Control You can set the front and rear audio source. Displaying the Zone Control screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. Zone Control 3 Calls the Setup Menu. (see page 59) 4 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
Before Installation Accessories ...1 ...1 ...1 ...1 ...1 ...1 ...2 ...4 96 English Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for ...4 each unit.
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the (Accessory 1) telephone rings or during conversation. TEL mute wire (Brown) NOTE MUTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. White/Black To front left speaker White Gray/Black...
Connection Connection for AV Equipments PREOUT (MONO) REAR FRONT AV INPUT AV OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO FM /AM ANTENNA AV INPUT POWER VIDEO CENTER ¶ Front Preout - Audio left output (White) - Audio right output (Red) ¶ Rear Preout - Audio left output (White) - Audio right output (Red) ¶...
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Installation Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Installation on Toyota, Nissan or Mitsubishi Car using Brackets at Holes shown by "¶" Accessory ! or @ Bracket Screws (included in audio unit package) Audio unit or others 102 English Installation on Toyota Car using Brackets at Holes shown by "¶" When using the bracket shown above, you cannot use screws at two holes of the right and left unit sides.
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Installation Installing the Antenna Units ¶ Attach the antenna to the inner glass surface of the rear window using double-sided tape. Carefully check the installation location as the tape can only be stuck on once. ¶ If the surface temperature of the glass of the rear window is low, warm it by turning on the power of the rear defogger.
Glossary DVD: Digital Versatile Disc Top menu/menu (DVD) A type of disc which contains recording of audio/video packaged media with high video and audio quality, such as a movie, featuring large recording capacity and digital signal processing capability. VCD: VIDEO CD A type of CD which contains the recording of moving images.
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Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. ■ General The power does not turn on. •...
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60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. Mecha Error The disc player is malfunctioning. ] Eject the disc and try inserting it again. Contact the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues blinking or the disc cannot be ejected. Disc Error The unplayable discs is inserted.
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, South American Type ...NTSC/PAL-M HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN channels: UHF ...14~69ch KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel North American Type ...NTSC South American Type ...NTSC/PAL FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.