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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. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
How to read this manual: may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In • Illustrations of DDX9902S are mainly used for explanation. The displays and panels shown in this manual compliance with Federal Regulations, the following are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may be different are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product from the actual displays or panels.
BEFORE USE BEFORE USE V Cautions on the monitor: FCC WARNING IC (Industry Canada) Notice This equipment may generate or use radio This device complies with Industry Canada license- • The monitor built into this unit has been frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this exempt RSS standard(s).
INITIAL SETTINGS INITIAL SETTINGS Finish the procedure. Initial setup Activating the security function When you power on the unit for the first time or You can activate the security function to protect reset the unit, the initial setting screen appears. your receiver system against theft.
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INITIAL SETTINGS INITIAL SETTINGS Set date (1), time (2), then confirm the Clock settings setting (3). Display the <TOP MENU> screen. • Adjust the date/time by pressing [J]/[K]. On the source control screen: Display the <Setup> screen. Finish the procedure. Display the <Clock>...
BASICS BASICS 5 AV/AV OUT button Component names and functions Common operations • Displays the current source screen. (Press) • When displaying CarPlay/Android Auto/Apps Turning on the power V Caution on the volume setting: screen: Displays the picture adjustment menu. Digital devices produce very little noise compared (Page 56) (Press) with other sources.
BASICS BASICS Adjusting the panel angle Putting the unit in standby Common screen operations Display the <Angle Adjust> screen. Display all <TOP MENU> items. Common screen descriptions On the <TOP MENU> screen: On the <TOP MENU> screen: You can display other screens any time to change •...
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BASICS BASICS Easy control screen <Setup> screen Touch screen operations Pressing [ ] switches between the normal source Changes the detailed settings. (Page 61) control screen and easy control screen. The easy control screen allows you to control the source easily with simple buttons. •...
BASICS BASICS [APPs]/[Apple CarPlay]/[Android Auto]* • You can change the items (other than [SETUP]) to Selecting the playback source Switches to the App/Apple CarPlay/ display on the <TOP MENU> screen. (Page 59) Android Auto™ screen from the On the <TOP MENU> screen: connected iPod touch/iPhone/ Using short-cut buttons Android device.
DISCS DISCS Ejecting a disc Playing a disc Playback operations • If a disc does not have a disc menu, all tracks on When the operation buttons are it will be played repeatedly until you change the not displayed on the screen, touch source or eject the disc.
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DISCS DISCS Operation buttons For audio playback Operation buttons • Available buttons on the screen and operations • Available buttons on the screen and operations differ depending on the type of disc/file being differ depending on the type of disc/file being played back.
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DISCS DISCS Selecting a folder/track on the list Video menu operations [ZOOM] Displays the picture size selection screen. (Page 57) You can display the video menu screen during video [Aspect] Selects the aspect ratio. playback. (Page 57) • The operation buttons disappear when the screen is touched or when no operation is done for about [PictureAdjust] Displays the picture adjustment Select the folder (1), then the item in the...
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DISCS DISCS For VCD To select a track directly on a VCD Selecting playback mode Selects Repeat playback mode. ] Selects Random playback mode. • Available playback modes differ depending on the type of disc/file being played back. • You cannot activate the repeat mode and the [ZOOM] Displays the picture size selection random mode at the same time.
DISCS DISCS Setting the parental lock <Angle Select whether to display the angle Settings for disc playback The parental lock cannot be set during DVD Mark> mark. playback. • ON (Initial): Select this to display the angle mark. Display the <Parental Pass> screen. •...
[O] [N] Reverse/forward search. Indications and buttons on the source Connecting a USB device [IW] Starts/pauses playback. control screen You can connect a USB mass storage class device Displays other operation buttons. such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player etc. to •...
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From <Link Search>: Setting <Picture Display Time> Select the track. Select the tag type (1) to display a list of • You can change the page to display more Set the interval between slides during slide-shows of content that contains the same tag as the track/ items by pressing [J]/[K].
iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Selecting the iPod/iPhone device to Select the connection method (1), then Preparation play and connection method press [Next] (2). Connecting iPod/iPhone When connecting the iPod/iPhone device for • For details about connecting iPod/iPhone, see first time, the setup screen (for connection, etc.) page 67.
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iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Selecting preference settings for iPod/ When selecting <HDMI + Bluetooth> or Playback operations <Bluetooth> as the connection method, iPhone playback the device selection screen appears. When the source is “iPod”... When the operation buttons are not displayed on the screen, touch Search for the available iPod/iPhone the area shown on the illustration.
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iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Operation buttons Video menu: Selecting an audio/video file from the Displays the easy control screen. menu (Page 8) Displays the audio/video file list. (See the right column.) Selects an audio/video file. [S] [T] Select the menu ( : audio or : video) Reverse/forward search.
APPS APPS You can use an App of the connected iPod touch/ Preparation Connect iPhone via USB input terminal. iPhone/Android on this unit. (Page 68) To use the navigation function of the maps App, • You can use an App on the following sources: •...
APPS APPS Operation buttons and available Apps Using Siri Using the Apps of an Android on the home screen of CarPlay You can activate Siri while the CarPlay screen is device—Android Auto™ displayed. You can use the Apps of the connected iPhone. •...
You can perform the operations of the Apps of the For Apps you can use on this unit, visit Map™, connect the GPS antenna. (Page 70) connected Android device. <http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce>. Connect an Android device via USB input • The items displayed on the screen differ among Preparation the connected Android devices.
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APPS APPS • You can operate some functions of the App on the Playback operations Operation buttons on the source touch panel. control screen When the operation buttons are not displayed on • For some applications such as navigation the screen, touch the screen to show them. applications, the operation buttons and •...
Pandora® Pandora® Operation buttons Playback operations You can stream Pandora from iPod touch/iPhone, Displays the easy control screen. Android or BlackBerry devices. (Page 8) • Install the latest version of the Pandora You can operate Pandora using the remote Displays the list selection screen. controller (optional accessory).
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Pandora® Pandora® • The indicator appears on the left of the Android™ Selecting a station from the list item when Shuffle is activated. (All songs on • Visit Google Play™ and search for “Pandora” to Display the list selection screen. the registered stations are played randomly.) install.
iHeartRADIO iHeartRADIO iHeartRADIO is a free, all-in-one digital radio service Operation buttons Playback operations that lets you listen to your favorite Live Stations or Displays the easy control screen. create commercial-free, all-music Custom Stations (Page 8) You can operate iHeartRADIO using the remote featuring songs from the artists you select and Displays the <Station Search>...
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iHeartRADIO iHeartRADIO • Press [ ] to return to the top layer. • Connect iPod touch/iPhone to this unit with a Selecting the variety level for your • Press [ ] to return to the upper layer. cable or via Bluetooth. When connecting with custom station a cable: Use KCA-iP202, KCA-HD100, KCA-iP102 You can adjust the amount of lesser-known music...
Spotify Spotify Pauses playback. With Spotify, your music is everywhere. Working out, Playback operations partying or relaxing, the right music is always at your Saves the current track/artist to <Your Music>. fingertips. There are millions of songs on Spotify— You can operate Spotify using the remote from old favorites to the latest hits.
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Spotify Spotify NOTE Selecting a track Requirements for Spotify • Ensure you are logged in to your smartphone Display the <Menu> screen. iPhone or iPod touch application. If you do not have a Spotify account, • Install the latest version of the Spotify application you can create one for free from your smartphone on your iPhone or iPod touch.
AUPEO! AUPEO! AUPEO! Personal Radio plays free music you really Operation buttons Playback operations like. You can develop your own personalized Displays the easy control screen. Internet radio by rating or skipping tracks. (Page 8) You can operate AUPEO! using the remote Displays the <Station Search>...
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AUPEO! AUPEO! NOTE Selecting a station Requirements for AUPEO! • Ensure you are logged in to your smartphone Display the <Station Search> screen. iPhone or iPod touch application. If you do not have an AUPEO! account, • Install the latest version of the AUPEO! application you can create one for free from your smartphone on your iPhone or iPod touch.
HD Radio™ tuner HD Radio™ tuner 8 Seek mode About HD Radio™ Technology Listening to the HD Radio™ 9 TI indicator broadcast p HD indicator: Lights up when receiving an HD Radio broadcast. Indications and buttons on the source q MC indicator: Lights up when receiving an HD control screen Radio multicast channel.
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HD Radio™ tuner HD Radio™ tuner Operation buttons Changing the display information Press [ ] to change the mode. Displays the easy control screen. (Page 8) [AM] Selects the AM band. [FM] Selects the FM band. <Auto> Switch between digital and analog Searches for a station.
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HD Radio™ tuner HD Radio™ tuner Searching for FM HD Radio programs— Selecting a preset station from the list Presetting stations PTY Search Storing stations in the memory You can search for your favorite programs being You can preset 6 stations for each band. broadcast by selecting the PTY code.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love When the following screen appears, press Listening to the SiriusXM® Satellite to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, [Return]. Radio including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Operation buttons Storing channels in the memory Registers the artist of the [Song Title]/ Changes the displayed information current song as an alert content. You can preset 6 channels for each band. [Info]/ each time this button is pressed. (Page 39) Tune in to a channel you want to preset.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Select a channel. Selecting a channel Replay On the <Preset List> screen Selecting a channel on the list You can pause, rewind and replay content from the Select a band (1), and then select a preset currently tuned channel.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Replaying content SmartFavorites TuneScan™ Display operations buttons for replay. User stored channels (P1 to P6) are recognized as When you activate TuneScan™, you will hear 6 SmartFavorites channels. The SiriusXM Connect seconds of the songs, which have not been listened Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers their broadcast to, from each of the music channel presets on the content in the background.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio The checkmark appears besides the selected Select the league (1) and the team (2) Receiving alerts for desired content item. then register the content alert (3). — Content Alert • To show the details of the item, press [<]. The unit informs you when receiving the content •...
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Activating content alerts Enter a new four-digit code (1), and then Setting reception restrictions confirm (2). For artists/songs/sports teams Setting the parental control You can limit access to SiriusXM channels, such as those with mature content. Setting/Changing the parental code •...
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Selecting the channels to lock—Parental Lock Repeat this step if you want to set the lock on • You can change the page to display more Channel multiple channels. items by pressing [J]/[K]. This parental control option allows you to pick •...
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Starting playback Using external audio/video Using a rear view camera Connect an external component to the players—AV-IN • To connect a rear view camera, see page 69. AV-IN1 or iPod/AV-IN2 input terminal. • To use a rear view camera, a REVERSE lead When the operation buttons are (Page 69) connection is required.
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OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Adjusting the parking guidelines Displaying the picture from the rear Using the parking guidelines Adjust the parking guidelines according to the size view camera You can display parking guidelines to enable easier of the car, parking space and so on. parking when you shift the gear to the reverse (R) The rear view screen is displayed when you shift the •...
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Displaying the screen of the Using a smartphone—HDMI/MHL Using an external component via smartphone ADS adapter—OEM Features What is HDMI/MHL? You can display the screen of smartphones You can control the sources from the component via HDMI stands for High Definition Multi-media connected via the HDMI/MHL input terminal.
BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Auto pairing Information for using Bluetooth® Connecting Bluetooth devices When <Auto Pairing> is set to [ON], iOS devices devices Registering a new Bluetooth device (such as iPhone) are automatically paired when connected via USB. (Page 52) When you connect a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, pair the unit and the device.
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Pairing a Bluetooth device from the target device Change the PIN code. Select the unit (“DDX****”) on your using a PIN code (for Bluetooth 2.0) • If you wish to skip changing the PIN code, go Bluetooth device. to step 3.
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Pairing a Bluetooth device from this unit using a Select the device you want to connect (1), Deleting a registered Bluetooth device PIN code (for Bluetooth 2.0) then press [Connection] (2). Display the <Bluetooth Setup> screen. Display the <Bluetooth Setup> screen. (Page 46) (Page 46) Search for the available devices.
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Adjusting the volume of calls/earpiece/ Adjusting the echo cancel level/ Using a Bluetooth mobile phone microphone reducing noise Receiving a call While talking... While talking... When a call comes in... • Call information is displayed if acquired. • Phone operation is not available while the •...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH • You can display the <Bluetooth Setup> Sending text during a call Making a call screen by pressing [ You can send text during a call using the DTMF (Dual Display the phone control screen. Tone Multi Frequency) function. * When the mobile phone is not compatible with Phone Book Access On the <TOP MENU>...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH • To use the A to Z search in the phone book: • To display other phone numbers: Voice dialing When the phone book list is displayed, you can When the phone book list is displayed, you can •...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Playback information Presetting phone numbers Using the Bluetooth audio player 1 Playback status* You can preset up to 5 phone numbers. 2 Playing time* Display the phone control screen. • To register a new device, see page 45. 3 Tag data (current track title/artist name/album •...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Setting items < Auto Pairing> • ON (Initial): Establishes Settings for Bluetooth devices pairing automatically with the <Paired Device Press [Enter] to show the list You can change various settings for using Bluetooth connected iOS device (such as List>...
SETTINGS SETTINGS <HDMI + Select this when the iPod/ • If you do not need to change the setting, Settings for using applications of Bluetooth>* iPhone is connected using press [OK] to exit from the setup screen. iPod/iPhone/Android HDMI cable KCA-HD100 Select the device type (1), then press (optional accessory) and Before using applications of iPod/iPhone/Android...
SETTINGS SETTINGS • You can also display the <Equalizer> screen by Setting the car type and speakers Sound adjustment pressing AUD on the monitor panel. Display the <Car Setting> screen. Using the sound equalization Storing your own adjustment—Adjusting the On the <TOP MENU> screen: •...
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SETTINGS SETTINGS Setting the speakers—speaker size and Adjust the crossover frequency of the Setting the listening position crossover frequency selected speaker. You can adjust the sound effects according to your listening position. Display the <Speaker Select> screen. Display the <Position> screen. On the <TOP MENU>...
SETTINGS SETTINGS Adjusting the Digital Time Alignment (DTA) Determining the value for <Position DTA> Adjustment for video playback Make fine adjustments to the delay time of adjustment the speaker output to create a more suitable Adjusting the picture If you specify the distance from the center of the environment for your vehicle.
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SETTINGS SETTINGS Zooming the picture Adjust the picture. Select the aspect ratio. You can zoom the picture. Zooming is available only when discs are played back. Display the adjustment menu. <Bright> Adjusts the brightness. (−15 to +15) <Full> For 16:9 original pictures <Contrast>...
SETTINGS SETTINGS • The number of preset backgrounds and the Storing your favorite image for the Changing the display design designs available differ depending on the background You can change the background and panel color. model. You can set your favorite image stored on the Display the <User Customize>...
SETTINGS SETTINGS Customizing the <TOP MENU> Customizing the system settings screen Memorizing/recalling the settings You can arrange the items to display on the <TOP • You can memorize the settings changed in the MENU> screen. <Setup> menu and recall the memorized settings any time.
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SETTINGS SETTINGS Locking the settings Adjusting the touch position You can lock the settings to prevent them from You can adjust the touch position on the touch being changed. panel if the position touched and the operation • is shown beside the settings that can be performed do not match.
SETTINGS SETTINGS Balance: Adjust the left and right speaker output <Car Setting>* Setting menu items balance. Select a car type and speaker location. (Page 54) Displaying the <Setup> menu screen • L6 to R6 (Initial: 0) • Car type: Off (Initial)/Compact/Full Size Car/ Press [J]/[K]/[H]/[I] or drag [ ] to adjust.
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SETTINGS SETTINGS <Screen Adjustment> <Display> setting screen <Input> setting screen Adjust the brightness and blackness of the screen. <Dimmer> <R-CAM Interrupt> Press [Enter] to display the setting screen, select • Auto (Initial): Dims the screen and button • ON: Displays the picture from the rear view [DIM ON] (dimmer on)/[DIM OFF] (dimmer off), illumination when you turn on the headlights.
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SETTINGS SETTINGS <Bluetooth Setup> <SI> <System> setting screen Configure settings for using a Bluetooth device, Activate or deactivate the security function. <Language> such as connection and other general operations. (Page 4) Select the text language used for on-screen (Page 52) <Serial Number> information.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION • If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC • This unit has a cooling fan to decrease the Before installing the unit position, connect the ignition wires to a power internal temperature. Do not mount the unit V WARNING source that can be turned on and off with the in a place where the cooling fan of the unit is...
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Installation procedure Installing the trim plate Installing the unit To prevent a short circuit, remove the key Attach the trim plate ( Installing the unit · from the ignition and disconnect the battery. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Connection Connecting wires to terminals USB input terminal (1.0 m): Pages 67 – 69 Pages 67 – 69 Connect to the vehicle’s reverse lamp harness when Page 69 Pages 67 – 68 using the optional rear view camera. Purple with white stripe (Reverse sensor wire) GPS antenna terminal: Page 70...
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION iPod/iPhone (30-pin connector models) Connecting a USB device Connecting an iPod/iPhone for (commercially available) “iPod”/”APPs” USB device* iPod/iPhone (Lightning connector models) (commercially available) (commercially available) 1.0 m KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) Lightning-Digital AV KCA-iP202 adapter (accessory of the (optional accessory) iPod/iPhone) KCA-iP103 (optional accessory)
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION * Use conversion adapter to connect to smartphones if necessary. Connecting an iPhone for “Apple Connecting a smartphone for CarPlay” “APPs”/”HDMI/MHL” Connecting an Android device for iPhone compatible with CarPlay Android, etc. Android, etc. “Android Auto” (commercially available) (with HDMI) (with MHL) Android device compatible with Android Auto...
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION 1 AV-OUT/Video output (Yellow) Connecting the Miracast Dongle to Connecting microphone for Bluetooth 2 Rear view camera input (Yellow) use smartphone/iPod/iPhone over a Connect the microphone (7) to the MIC terminal. 3 Audio Video input (AV-IN1)* • To install the microphone, peel off the adhesive wireless connection 4 iPod/Audio Video input (iPod/AV-IN2)* tape, fix it on the installation position, then adjust...
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION • The GPS antenna should be installed at a position Connecting the GPS antenna Removing the unit that at least 30 cm (12 inches) from mobile phone Connect the GPS antenna (0) to the GPS terminal. Remove the trim plate. (See the left or other transmitting antennas.
REFERENCES REFERENCES Playing JPEG/BMP/PNG files (for USB only) To keep discs clean Maintenance • This unit can play back picture files with the Dirty discs may not play correctly. Caution on cleaning the unit extension code <.jpg>, <.jpeg>, <.bmp> or If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth <.png>.
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REFERENCES REFERENCES • This unit can play back files recorded in VBR Unplayable discs Disc playback (variable bit rate). • Unplayable disc types and formats are as follows: Playable disc types • Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in –...
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USB device then reset this may not be performed correctly or as intended. In – JPEG/BMP/PNG/MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/ unit and the USB device. this case, visit the following KENWOOD web site: WAV/AAC/FLAC/H.264/WMV (VC-1) • Operation and power supply may not work as <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod>...
REFERENCES REFERENCES Language codes (for DVD/DVD-VR language selection) Error message list Afar Galician Maori Somali If an error occurs while using the unit, a message Abkhazian Guarani Macedonian Albanian appears. Take appropriate action according to the Afrikaans Gujarati Malayalam Serbian following message/remedy/cause list.
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REFERENCES REFERENCES “USB Device Error”: “Login Error”: “SXM No Signal”: • The USB power voltage is abnormal. • You have not been signed into Pandora. • Make sure the SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna is • Turn off and turn on the unit. mounted outside the vehicle.
REFERENCES REFERENCES “SXM Subscription Updated – Press Enter to Discs While playing a track, sound is sometimes Continue”: interrupted. Recordable/Rewritable discs cannot be played • Your subscription has been updated. Press the • The tracks are not properly copied into the USB back.
REFERENCES REFERENCES Videos cannot be played. Sound quality changes when receiving HD Radio The Bluetooth device does not detect the unit. • Connect with USB Audio and Video cable stations. • Search from the Bluetooth device again. KCA-iP202 for 30-pin connector models or •...
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PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) DC 5 V 1.5 A Subwoofer Level –50 dB to +10 dB SDP (Service Discovery Profile) D/A Converter 24 bit SPP (Serial Port Profile) Audio Decoder MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC * aptX is compatible only with DDX9902S. Video Decoder MPEG1/MPEG2/H.264/WMV/ JPEG/BMP/PNG...
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68 dB (MONO) respectively, and has been certified by the Preout Impedance Selectivity (±400 kHz) developer to meet Apple performance standards. DDX9902S: ≤ 250 Ω ≥ 80 dB Apple is not responsible for the operation of DDX9702S: ≤ 600 Ω...
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