Contents Before Use Radio Precautions ..............4 Radio Basic Operation ..........23 How to read this manual ......... 5 Memory Operation ..........24 Selecting Operation ..........24 Basic Operations Traffic Information ...........25 Radio Setup ..............25 Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel ... 6 Turning on the Unit ...........
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Controlling Audio Speaker/ X’over setup ..........42 Controlling General Audio ........43 Equalizer Control ............44 Volume Offset ............45 Sound Effect ...............45 Listening Position/ DTA ..........46 Remote control Functions of the Remote control Buttons ..47 Connection/Installation Before Installation ............49 Installing the unit .............50 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions .........55 Error Messages ............55...
• Disconnect the USB device before pressing the • When you purchase optional accessories, <Reset> button. Pressing the <Reset> button check with your KENWOOD dealer to make with the USB device connected can damage sure that they work with your model and in your area.
• For best results while pairing with your KENWOOD receiver, please be sure to close any unused applications. How to read this manual • The screens and panels shown in this manual are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Functions of the Buttons on Name the Front Panel • Motion [S], [R] ([VOL]) • Adjusts volume. The volume will go up until 15 when you keep pressing [R]. Remote Sensor • Receives the remote control signal. Reset •...
Basic Operations Getting Started Touch [Finish]. Initial setup Perform this setup when you use this unit first time. Set each item as follows. NOTE • These settings can be set from the SETUP menu. See Setting Up (P.36). Calendar/clock settings Press the [MENU] button.
Basic Operations Adjusting the volume Set each item as follows. Scroll the page to show hidden items. To adjust the volume (0 to 40), Press [R] to increase, and press [S] to decrease. Holding [R] increases the volume continuously to level 15. Touch screen operations [Time Format] ■...
Basic Operations HOME screen descriptions Source selection screen descriptions Most functions can be performed from the HOME screen. You can display all playback sources and options on the source selection screen. • Displays the control screen of current source. • Changes the playback source. •...
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Basic Operations Select the playback source To select the playback source on the HOME screen Touch [ ] on the HOME screen. From the screen, you can select the following sources and functions. • Switches to the Radio broadcast. (P.23) •...
Basic Operations Customize Short-cut buttons on The color of the lower circle indicates the HOME screen reckoning status. The lower circle blinks red during measurement and turns green when You can arrange the position of the source icons measurement is completed. as you like.
Basic Operations List screen NOTE • Depending on the recording language of the There are some common function keys in the file name and song information, the order of list screens of most sources. characters and scrolling may not be displayed correctly.
APPS APPS Ñ Apple CarPlay Operation Preparation Wired connection Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Apple CarPlay takes the things Connect your iPhone with the USB cable you want to do with iPhone while driving and that matches the connector.
APPS Ñ Ñ Operation buttons and Use Siri available Apps on the home You can activate Siri. screen of Apple CarPlay Press the [VOICE] button. You can use the Apps of the connected iPhone. The items displayed and the language used on the screen differ among the connected devices.
APPS Android Auto™ Operation NOTE • Turn on the Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi Android Auto enables you to use functions function of Android smartphone. of your Android smartphone convenient • If two or more Android smartphones have been for driving. You can easily access route registered, select the Android smartphone to be guidance, make calls, listen to music, and used as the Android Auto source.
APPS Ñ Switch to the Android Auto Wireless Mirroring Operation screen while listening to for iPhone another source You can display and control the App on the unit Press the [HOME] button. while your iPhone is connected via Bluetooth. h HOME screen appears. To use Wireless Mirroring, follow the instructions on your iPhone.
APPS Ñ Ñ Connecting an iPhone Operation buttons Press the [MENU] button. Touch [ ] on the bottom left of the h Popup menu appears. screen. 10:00 100% Touch [ h The Device List screen appears. Touch [ Launch Mirroring App on your iPhone. Your iPhone will connect to the unit's Wi-Fi.
APPS Ñ Wireless Mirroring Operation Connecting an Android smartphone for Android Smartphone Press the [MENU] button. You can display and control the App on the unit h Popup menu appears. while your Android smartphone is connected via Bluetooth. Touch [ To use Wireless Mirroring, follow the instructions h The Device List screen appears.
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APPS Ñ Operation buttons Touch [ ] on the bottom left of the screen. 10:00 h Operation menu appears. 10:00 10:00 Wireless Mirroring Works the same as the Back button on the Android smartphone. Works the same as the Home button on the Android smartphone.
Connecting a USB device USB Basic Operation Most functions can be controlled from the Connect the USB device with the USB source control screen and playback screen. cable. (P.52) Control screen Press the [HOME] button. Touch [ Touch [USB]. (P.10) Ñ...
Video screen • [ ] : Randomly plays all tracks in current folder. Each time you touch the key, random mode switches in the following sequence; File random ([ ]), Random off ([ Track information Displays the information of the current file. Only a file name and a folder name are displayed if there is no tag information.
Ñ Search Operation Link search (Audio file only) You can search a file of same artist/album/genre You can search music or video files by the as the current track. following operations. Touch [Link Search]. Touch [1]. Touch the desired tag type. You can select Touch [S].
Radio Radio Radio Basic Operation Operation keys • [E] [F] : Tunes in a station. The method of Most functions can be controlled from the frequency switching can be changed (see 2 source control screen. in table). To enter Radio source, touch [Radio] icon in the •...
Radio Selecting Operation • [RDS]: Indicates the state of the Radio Data System station when the AF function is on. Ñ White: Radio Data System is being received. Preset select Orange: Radio Data System is not being You can list and select memorized station. received.
Radio Traffic Information (FM only) Radio Setup (FM only) You can listen and watch the traffic information You can set tuner related parameters. automatically when a traffic bulletin starts. Touch [ However, this feature requires a Radio Data System that includes the TI information. Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.
Bluetooth Control Bluetooth Control Ñ About the cell-phone and Using the Bluetooth function, various functions Bluetooth audio player can be used: listening to the audio file, making/ receiving a call. This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Information for using Bluetooth®...
Bluetooth Control Register the Bluetooth device Connection Setup It is necessary to register the Bluetooth audio Press the [MENU] button. player or cell-phone to this unit before using the h Popup menu appears. Bluetooth function. You can register up to 7 Bluetooth devices. Touch [ NOTE •...
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Bluetooth Control Ñ Switch the connected device To delete the registered Bluetooth device If two or more Bluetooth devices have been registered, select the device to be used. Touch [ ] on the Device List screen. Touch [Device List] on the Connection Setup screen.
Bluetooth Control Playing Bluetooth Audio Play mode indicator/ Playing time Device • Touch [ ] / [ ] allows you to hide/display the artwork area. Most function can be controlled from the • [D], [H]: Current play mode indicator source control screen. The meanings of each icon are as follows;...
Bluetooth Control Using Hands-Free Unit ● Device List 1) Touch [ Device List screen appears. You can use telephone function by connecting the Bluetooth telephone to this unit. NOTE NOTE • The status icons such as battery and antenna are displayed for each connected cell-phone.
Bluetooth Control Ñ Voice Recognition Call using the preset number You can access the voice recognition function of Touch [ the cell-phone connected to this unit. You can search the cell-phone phonebook by voice. (The Touch the Name or phone number. functionality depends on the cell-phone.) Press the [VOICE] button.
Bluetooth Control Ñ Operations during a call ● When you receive a call from another connected device during a call Touch [ ] to end the current call and answer a new call. Touch [ ] to end the new call and continue the current call.
Bluetooth Control Hands-Free Setup [Add number direct] ■ Enter the telephone number directly and touch [SET]. See Call by entering a phone You can make various settings for the Hands- number (P.30). Free function. ■ [Delete] Press the [MENU] button. To delete a preset number, touch [Delete] h Popup menu appears.
Other External Components Other External Components Ñ Camera Setup View Camera Press the [MENU] button. # CAUTION h Popup menu appears. The position of parking guidelines displayed on the monitor may differ from actual condition. Touch [ Please take the actual parking guidelines as h SETUP Menu screen appears.
Other External Components Maestro Features Operation To adjust the parking guidelines NOTE By connecting this unit to the bus system of the • Install the rear view camera in the appropriate vehicle using an iDatalink Maestro (commercially position according to the instructions supplied available), this unit can access OEM audio with the rear view camera.
Setting Up Setting Up Monitor Screen Setup System Setup You can adjust image quality in video screen. Press the [MENU] button. Press the [MENU] button. h Popup menu appears. h Popup menu appears. Touch [ Touch [ h Screen Control screen appears. Adjust each item as follows.
Setting Up User Interface Setup [Time Zone] ■ [Clock Adjust] ■ You can setup user interface parameters. You can set the date and time. Ñ Press the [MENU] button. Learning function of steering h Popup menu appears. remote This function is available only when your vehicle Touch [ is equipped with the electrical steering remote h SETUP screen appears.
Setting Up Special Setup Display Setup You can setup Special parameters. Press the [MENU] button. Press the [MENU] button. h Popup menu appears. h Popup menu appears. Touch [ Touch [ h SETUP screen appears. h SETUP screen appears. Touch [Display]. Touch [Special].
Setting Up AV Setup To register original image You can load an image from the connected USB device and set it for the wallpaper image. You can set AV parameters. Before operating this procedure, it is necessary Press the [MENU] button. to connect the device which has the image to h Popup menu appears.
See Change the device name for Bluetooth [Vehicle Feature Settings] (P.41). ■ This function requires a commercial adaptor. [PIN Code] ■ Consult your KENWOOD dealer for details. Display the PIN code. [Bluetooth MAC Address] ■ Display the MAC address. [Auto Response]* ■...
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Setting Up Ñ Change the device name for Bluetooth Touch [Device Name] on the Connection screen. h Change Device Name screen appears. Touch [ Input the device name. Touch [Enter]. English...
Controlling Audio Controlling Audio Speaker/ X’over setup You can adjust the various settings such as audio balance or subwoofer level. Press the [MENU] button. Press the [MENU] button. h Popup menu appears. h Popup menu appears. Touch [ Touch [ h Audio screen appears.
Controlling Audio [Tweeter] (Only for Front) [TW] (Tweeter) [Gain]* ■ ■ You can set the tweeter when you are Adjusts the tweeter level. (When front is selecting front speakers. selected on Speaker Select screen) [None], [Small], [Medium], [Large] [Phase Inversion]* ■...
Controlling Audio Equalizer Control [SW Level] ■ Adjusts the subwoofer volume. You can adjust equalizer by selecting the Ñ Recall the EQ curve optimized setting for each category. Press the [MENU] button. Touch [Preset Select]. h Popup menu appears. Select EQ curve. Touch [ h Audio screen appears.
Controlling Audio Volume Offset Sound Effect Finely adjust the volume of the current source You can set sound effects. to minimize the difference in volume between Press the [MENU] button. different sources. h Popup menu appears. Press the [MENU] button. h Popup menu appears.
Controlling Audio Listening Position/ DTA Position DTA control You can fine-adjust your listening position. Adjust the sound delay time as nearer speakers Touch [Adjust]. to the selected seat have more delay time, so that the sound from each speaker arrive a Touch [Delay].
Remote control Remote control Ñ Switch the operation mode This unit can be operated using the remote control KCA-RCDV340 (optional accessory). Turn its operation mode switch to “AUD.” # CAUTION • Put the remote control in a place where it will not move during braking or other operations.
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Remote control Function Name Numeric Allows you to enter the number to Keypad search in the direct search mode. For details on the direct search mode, see Direct search mode (P.48). Switches to the direct search [DIRECT] mode. For details on the direct search mode, see Direct search mode (P.48).
Connection/Installation Connection/Installation This section is for the professional installer. • Do not use your own screws. Use only the For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer. you could damage the unit.
Connection/Installation • Reception may drop if there are metal objects 6) Install the unit in your car. near the Bluetooth antenna. 7) Reconnect the ¤ terminal of the battery. 8) Press the reset button. Installing the unit Ñ Japanese cars 5 or 6 Car Bracket Bluetooth antenna unit...
Connection/Installation Ñ Ñ GPS antenna Removing the trim plate 1) Insert the extraction key (accessory 4) GPS antenna is installed inside of the car. It between the trim plate and the main unit should be installed as horizontally as possible to from between the claws.
Connection/Installation Ñ Connecting wires to terminals Subwoofer Preout (Blue) Visual Output (Yellow) SUB-W V-OUT CAM IN Rear view camera input (Yellow) Rear Audio Preout (Left; White, Right; Red) Front Audio Preout (Left; White, Right; Red) iDatalink Maestro connector SUB-W V-OUT CAM IN Fuse (15A) USB terminal...
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To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you need an exclusive remote adapter (not Battery supplied) matched to your car. Connect to vehicle’s steering remote harness. Contact your KENWOOD dealer for details. ST REMOTE Green/Red INPUT 1 Orange/White ST REMOTE...
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Connection/Installation Ñ Connecting an iPhone/Android Android smartphone USB cable for Android smartphone iPhone USB cable for iPhone USB terminal (1.0 m) 2.1A SUB-W V-OUT CAM IN USB maximum power supply current : DC 5 V = 2.1 A Sold separately...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Error Messages If any trouble occurs, first check the following When you fail to operate the unit correctly, the table for possible problems. cause of the failure appears as the message on the screen. NOTE [No Device] (USB device) •...
Appendix Appendix Playable Media and Files You can play various kinds of media and files on this unit. Ñ About files The following audio and video files are supported. ■ Playable Audio files Format Bit rate Sampling frequency Bit count AAC-LC (.m4a) MPEG2/4 AAC LC 8 –...
Appendix About this Unit PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/ OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR ■ Copyrights SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. •...
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Appendix DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY...
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JVCKENWOOD Europe B.V. Rendementsweg 20 B-9, 3641 SL Mijdrecht, THE NETHERLANDS English Hereby, JVCKENWOOD declares that the radio equipment DMX6523S is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: URL : https://www.kenwood.com/euukdoc/...
Important Notice on Software EULA Ñ Ñ Software License on This Product Software License Agreement The software embedded in this product comprises a JVCKENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter called number of independent software components, each “Licensor”) holds either the copyright to the of which is copyrighted by JVCKENWOOD Corporation embedded software or the right to sublicense it.
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Article 3 (Terms of License) Article 8 (Cancellation of the Agreement) 1. In assigning this product, User may not retain Licensor reserves the right to cancel this agreement the original copy of the embedded Licensed forthwith and claim compensation from User for the Software (including associated literature, updates damages caused by such cancellation when User: and upgrades) and any duplicates and associated...
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