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Kenwood DMX9724XDS Instruction Manual

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DMX9724XDS
DAX8000XDS
MONITOR WITH RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 DMX9724XDS DAX8000XDS MONITOR WITH RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL • Updated information (the latest Instruction Manual, system updates, new functions, etc.) is available from <https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>. • The Instruction manual is subject to change for modification of specifications and so forth. Be sure to download the latest edition of the Instruction manual for reference.

  • Page 2: Software License Agreement

    SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Customers wishing themselves to use a Important Notice on Software software component that is subject to the GPL/ LGPL embedded in this product are encouraged Software License on This Product to read the terms of the corresponding license The software embedded in this product before use.
  • Page 3 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Article 3 (Terms of License) EULA 1. In assigning this product, User may not retain the original copy of the embedded Software License Agreement Licensed Software (including associated JVCKENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter called literature, updates and upgrades) and any “Licensor”) holds either the copyright to the duplicates and associated literature with embedded software or the right to sublicense it.
  • Page 4 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Article 7 (Secrecy Obligation) Article 12 (Miscellaneous) User shall keep confidential Licensed Software 1. Even if this agreement is invalidated in part provided hereunder, information contained in by law, all other provisions shall remain in the associated literature or the like and those effect.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Radio Precautions..............Radio Basic Operation ..........41 How to read this manual ........Memory Operation........... 42 Selecting Operation ..........42 Basic Operations Traffic Information ........... 43 Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel. Radio SETUP..............43 Touch screen operations ........11 Digital Radio Turning on the Unit ..........
  • Page 6 Controlling Audio Audio Setup..............77 Speaker / X’over setup..........78 Equalizer Control............80 Listening Position / DTA ........81 Fader / Balance............83 Volume Offset............83 Sound Effect ............... 84 Parametric Equalizer ..........85 Audio Setup memory..........88 Remote control (accessory) Battery Installation...........

  • Page 7: Before Use

    KENWOOD dealer. and performance. For best results while pairing with your Precautions on using this unit KENWOOD receiver, please be sure to close any • When you purchase optional accessories, unused applications. check with your KENWOOD dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area.

  • Page 8: How To Read This Manual

    Before Use How to read this manual • The screens and panels shown in this manual are examples used to provide a clear explanation of operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual screens or panels, or some display patterns may be different from the actual ones.

  • Page 9: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic Operations Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel DMX9724XDS ① ② ③ ④ ⑥ ⑦ ⑤ Number Name Motion ① Remote Sensor • Receives the remote control signal. ② • Displays the HOME screen. (P.17) HOME •...
  • Page 10 Basic Operations DAX8000XDS ① ② Number Name Motion ① Screen Touch panel. ② Remote Sensor Receives the remote control signal.

  • Page 11: Touch Screen Operations

    Initial change pages. SETUP (P.14). Touch Touch the screen gently to select an DMX9724XDS item on the screen. Press the HOME button. Touch and hold Touch the screen and keep your The unit is turned on.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Volume

    • If the button is not displayed, set [MENU You can adjust the volume (0 to 40). Button Display] to "ON". (P.74) DMX9724XDS Turn the knob clockwise to increase, and counter-clockwise to decrease. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.

  • Page 13: Turn Off The Screen

    Basic Operations Turn off the screen Put the unit in standby DMX9724XDS DMX9724XDS Press the [MENU/ATT] button. Press the HOME button. Popup menu appears. HOME screen appears. Touch [Display OFF] on the popup menu. Touch Touch [STANDBY]. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.

  • Page 14: Initial Settings

    Basic Operations [Vehicle Features] Initial Settings This function requires a commercial adaptor. Consult your KENWOOD dealer for Ñ Initial SETUP details. [DEMO] Perform this setup when you use this unit first Set the demonstration mode. Default is time. “ON”. Set each item as follows.

  • Page 15: Security Code Setup

    • Set [DEMO] to [OFF] in the System setting menu ③ Touch screen (P.75). Touch [Finish] and a message will appear. Touch [Yes] to restart and apply the DMX9724XDS settings. Press the HOME button. [X'over Network] DAX8000XDS Set X’over Network to either 2-way or 3- Touch at the top of the screen.
  • Page 16 Security Code Set screen appears. Enter the current registered security code and touch [Enter]. The security code is cleared. Ñ Select the time zone and time format DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen. Touch HOME on the popup menu.

  • Page 17: Display The Home Screen

    Basic Operations Display the HOME screen Popup menu DMX9724XDS DMX9724XDS Press the [MENU/ATT] button. Press the HOME button. Popup menu appears. HOME screen appears. Touch to display the popup menu. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen. ① Touch HOME on the popup menu.
  • Page 18 Basic Operations DAX8000XDS Drag an icon ( ) to move it left or right Touch at the top of the screen. on the upper bar. Popup menu appears. Touch to display the popup menu. The contents of the menu are as follows. •...

  • Page 19: Source Selection Screen Description

    Bluetooth device or Ñ Select the playback source iDatalink Maestro phone, the current call will be continued. DMX9724XDS *2 You can use the [AV-IN] source when a cable Press the HOME button. from a visual source except a camera is...

  • Page 20: Source Control Screen Descriptions

    The 4 items placed in bottom line will appear Source control screen on the bottom bar in various screens, as the descriptions short-cut playback source icons. There are some functions which can be DMX9724XDS performed from most screens. Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.

  • Page 21: List Screen

    Basic Operations ⑧ Operation keys List screen You can operate the current source with these There are some common function keys in the operation keys. The available functions are list screens of most sources. (P.35) (P.39) different depending on the source type. (P.55) * For right hand drive vehicles, the left and right Display the list screen...
  • Page 22 Basic Operations ④ Text scroll Scrolls the displayed text. ⑤ Page scroll You can change pages to display more items by touching • : Displays the top or bottom page. ⑥ Return Returns to the previous screen. NOTE • Depending on the current source or mode, some function key may not appear.

  • Page 23: Widget

    Widget Widget ③ Drive widget panel Widget You can change the drive panel widget by touching the right top corner of the widget DMX9724XDS panel. (P.24) Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen. Photo Frame Widget Touch HOME on the popup menu.

  • Page 24: Drive Widget Panel

    Widget Touch and hold the drive widget panel. Drive Widget Panel Widget customize mode is activated. You can change the widget. DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen. Touch HOME on the popup menu.

  • Page 25: Importing Image Files

    (P.23) and To register an original image (P.73). Preparation • Install the latest version of the "KENWOOD Portal APP" application on your iPhone or Android smartphone. – iPhone: Search for “KENWOOD Portal APP” in the Apple App Store to find and install the most current version.

  • Page 26: Apps

    • If your Android smartphone is locked, Mirroring screen may not appear. • If the Android smartphone is not ready for UIBC, you cannot perform touch operation. DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.

  • Page 27: Apple Carplay Operation

    APPS NOTE Apple CarPlay Operation • Depending on the iPhone connector, use a Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your genuine Apple Lightning-USB cable or a USB-IF iPhone in the car. Apple CarPlay takes the certified USB-C® to USB-A USB cable. If you use non-certified cable, it may not work properly.
  • Page 28 To enter the Apple CarPlay mode, touch [Apple * The icon design may change depending on the CarPlay] icon on the source selection screen. iOS version. (P.19) To exit the Apple CarPlay screen DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch ①...

  • Page 29: Android Auto™ Operation

    Android screen while listening to another smartphone while driving. For details about Android Auto, visit https:// source www.android.com/auto/ and https:// DMX9724XDS support.google.com/androidauto. Press the button. Compatible Android smartphones Compatible Android phone and compatible active data plan required. To wirelessly use...
  • Page 30 Operation keys and available disconnected. Apps on the Android Auto Unlock your Android smartphone. screen You can perform the operations of the Apps of DMX9724XDS the connected Android smartphone. Press the HOME button. The items displayed on the screen differ among DAX8000XDS the connected Android smartphones.

  • Page 31: Using Voice Control

    Start speaking. To exit the Android Auto screen NOTE DMX9724XDS • When you press and hold the [VOICE] button while inputting voice, you can start over from the Press the HOME button. beginning.
  • Page 32 APPS Ñ Switch to the Android Auto screen while listening to another source DMX9724XDS Press the button. DAX8000XDS Touch Touch at the top of the screen. Touch on the popup menu. DAX8000XDS : For remote control Press the [MENU] button on the remote control.

  • Page 33: Usb

    • Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device. We shall have no compensation for any damage arising from any erased data. DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.

  • Page 34: Usb Basic Operation

    • : Repeats the current track/folder. Each USB Basic Operation time you touch the key, repeat modes are switched in the following sequence: Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen and playback screen. File repeat (   ), Folder repeat (   ), Control screen Repeat all ( ...

  • Page 35: Search Operation

    Video screen Search Operation You can search music or video files by the following operations. Touch 1. Touch S. ⑧ File search area (Video file only) Touch to search for the next/previous file. Select a list type. ⑨ Key display area (Video file only) Touch to display the control screen.

  • Page 36: Folder Search

    Touch [Link Search]. Touch the desired tag type. You can select from artists, albums and genres. The list corresponding to your selection appears. Touch the desired item in the content list. Ñ Folder search You can search for a file according to hierarchy. Touch [Folder List].

  • Page 37: Iphone

    • iPhone XS Pro that matches the connector. (P.105) • iPhone 14 • iPhone XS • iPhone 13 Pro Max • iPhone XR DMX9724XDS • iPhone 13 Pro • iPhone X Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS • iPhone 13 mini •...

  • Page 38: Iphone Basic Operation

    Open the drawer Select the method of making connections for outputting sound from the iPhone source DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.

  • Page 39: Search Operation

    iPhone NOTE Search Operation • The Content list is not displayed unless you select You can search music files by the following a file from the category list and play it. To use the operations. category list, see Search Operation (P.39).
  • Page 40 iPhone Touch the desired tag type. You can select from artists, albums, genres and composers. The list corresponding to your selection appears. Touch the desired item in the content list.

  • Page 41: Radio

    Radio Radio • When touched for 2 seconds, stores the Radio Basic Operation currently being received station in the memory. Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen. ⑤ Seek mode To listen to the Radio source, touch [Radio] icon on the source selection screen.

  • Page 42: Memory Operation

    Radio Memory Operation Selecting Operation Ñ Auto memory Ñ Preset select You can store stations with good reception in You can list and select memorized stations. the memory automatically. Select a station from the list. Touch desired band key. Touch [AME]. Ñ...

  • Page 43: Traffic Information

    Radio Traffic Information Radio SETUP You can set tuner related parameters. (FM only) Touch You can listen to and watch traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts. However, this feature requires a Radio Broadcast Data System that includes TI information.

  • Page 44: Digital Radio

    Digital Radio Digital Radio ③ Preset list Digital Radio Basic Operation • Touching allows you to change the Most functions can be controlled from the display size. source control screen. • Recalls the memorized service. To listen to Digital Radio source, touch [Digital •...

  • Page 45: Storing Service In Preset Memory

    Digital Radio • Content B: Song Title, Artist Name, Ensemble Storing Service in Preset name Memory • Content C: Now Playing, Next Program, Audio Quality You can store the current receiving service in Touch to switch between the Control and the memory.

  • Page 46: Selecting Operation

    Digital Radio Select the desired content from the list. Selecting Operation Ñ Search by program type You can tune in the station broadcasting the specified type of program when listening to Digital Radio. Touch on the left side of the screen. Touch [PTY].

  • Page 47: Traffic Information

    Digital Radio Traffic Information Digital Radio SETUP You can listen to and watch traffic information You can set Digital Radio related parameters. automatically when a traffic bulletin starts. Touch on the left side of the screen. However, this feature requires a Digital Radio Touch [SETUP].

  • Page 48: Announcement Setup

    Digital Radio Ñ Announcement setup When the service for which ON is selected starts, switches from any source to Announcement to receive it. Touch [Announcement Select] on the Digital Radio SETUP screen. The Announcement Select screen appears. Touch each Announcement list and set on or off.

  • Page 49: Bluetooth Control

    Bluetooth Control Bluetooth Control Using the Bluetooth function allows you to use Profiles various functions such as listening to the audio • Smartphone/cell-phone: file and making/receiving a call. – HFP (V1.7) (Hands Free Profile) – SPP (Serial Port Profile) Information for using –...

  • Page 50: Register The Bluetooth Device

    NOTE registers the smartphone as a Bluetooth device. • If an Apple CarPlay device is currently connected, DMX9724XDS the Apple CarPlay device will be disconnected. • When neither Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, nor a Press the HOME button.
  • Page 51 Bluetooth Control Touch [Yes]. NOTE When data transmission and connection • If the icon is lighted, it means that the unit will use have completed, the Bluetooth connection that device. icon appears on the screen. • You can confirm the connection status of Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as NOTE follows.
  • Page 52 Bluetooth Control Set each profile as follows. NOTE • You cannot select a device currently connected. • When you select Android Auto tab, is not displayed. Touch [Delete]. Confirmation message appears. Touch [Yes]. All the selected device(s) is deleted. [TEL (HFP) 1], [TEL (HFP) 2] Select when the device is connected with the unit as Hands-Free phone 1 or 2.

  • Page 53: Bluetooth Setup

    Bluetooth Control Input the device name. Bluetooth Setup NOTE • The Bluetooth Setup is disabled while using Apple CarPlay DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen. Touch [Enter]. Touch HOME on the popup menu.

  • Page 54: Playing The Bluetooth Audio Device

    KENWOOD Music Mix Apple CarPlay. • The Bluetooth audio source is disabled when the Bluetooth audio devices can be switched easily device set as Audio(A2DP)/App(SPP) is using to play music. See KENWOOD Music Mix Android Auto. (P.54). Ñ Bluetooth basic operation ⑤...

  • Page 55: File Search

    • : Device used normally. Touch the desired item in the content list. Playback starts. • : Device used for KENWOOD Music Mix. NOTE Touch (White/dark blue background) • For operations in the list screen, see List screen on the left of the name of the device to be (P.21).

  • Page 56: Using The Hands-Free Unit

    Only the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto Hands- Free function can be used. Select the smartphone/cell- phone to use When you connect two smartphones/cell- Ñ Make a call phones DMX9724XDS Touch select the phone you want to use. Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Bluetooth Setup Touch at the top of the screen.
  • Page 57 Bluetooth Control Select the phone number from the list. Select the phone number from the list. NOTE Call using the phonebook • You can sort the phone numbers in the list by last Touch name or first name. For details, see Hands-Free Setup (P.61).

  • Page 58: Receive A Call

    You can search the smartphone/cell- phone phonebook by voice. (The functionality depends on the smartphone/cell-phone.) DMX9724XDS Press the [VOICE] button. NOTE • When shifting the gear to the reverse (R) position and monitoring the picture from the rear view camera, this screen does not appear even if a call Voice Recognition screen appears.

  • Page 59: Call Waiting

    Default is “20”. Touch This can be adjusted when the digital Touch [Edit]. sound output settings are on. Adjust the receiver volume DMX9724XDS Turn the volume knob clockwise to increase, and counter-clockwise to decrease. Select where to preset. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.

  • Page 60: Phonebook Transfer

    Bluetooth Control [Delete all] NOTE To delete all preset numbers, touch [Delete • If the Phonebook contains more than 1000 entries, all] and then touch [Yes] on the only 1000 entries are transferred. The 1001st and confirmation screen. later entries are not transferred. •...

  • Page 61: Hands-Free Setup

    You can make various settings for the Hands- • [OFF] (Default): Turns off the Automatic Free function. response function. DMX9724XDS • [1]/[5]/[10]/[15]/[20]/[25]/[30]: Sets the ringing time (second). Press the HOME button. * Either the auto response time set on this...

  • Page 62: Other External Components

    *1 When two or more cameras of rear, front, Ñ Display the camera screen dashboard, left, and right are connected with this unit. DMX9724XDS Press the [MENU/ATT] button. *2 Only when the rear camera screen is DAX8000XDS displayed and CMOS-3xx series is connected with this unit as the rear camera.
  • Page 63 Other External Components *1 To use the function, it is necessary to set [Rear Set each item as follows. Camera Interruption] to [ON]. *2 When CMOS-3xx series is connected with this unit. *3 To use the function, it is necessary to connect CMOS-3xx series and to set [Camera Assignment Settings] to [Front].
  • Page 64 Other External Components ② Camera Position Adjusting the position of the selected mark. Assign each position to the view camera connected to the selected input terminal. Front/Left/Right/Dashboard Camera/[None] ③ Mirroring setting * Switch the mirroring setting. [ON]/[OFF] (Default) *1 The [FRONT VIEW CAMERA / DASH CAM] and Make sure that lines A and B are [3rd VIEW CAMERA] setting screens only.

  • Page 65: Use Dashboard Camera

    • To use the dashboard camera function, it is necessary to set “Camera Assignment Settings” to “Dashboard Camera”. (P.63) Ñ Display the dashboard camera screen DMX9724XDS Press the [MENU/ATT] button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen. Popup menu appears. Touch [Camera].

  • Page 66: External Audio/Video Players (Av-In)

    Other External Components External audio/video players HDMI source (AV-IN) Connect your smartphone to the HDMI input terminal. (P.104) Connect an external component to the AV Use HDMI cable KCA-HD200 (optional Audio input and the Video input terminal. accessory). (P.104) Select [HDMI] as the source. (P.19) Select [AV-IN] as the source.

  • Page 67: Maestro Features Operation

    • Displayable screens, key names, and screen names vehicle information on this unit. vary depending on the type of the connected iDatalink Maestro and the model of the vehicle. For DMX9724XDS more details, access the following URL: Press the HOME button.

  • Page 68: Vehicle Status

    Vehicle Status Vehicle Status *3 This feature is only available when the Pitch and Roll iDatalink Maestro (commercially available) is connected to a vehicle with automatic Displays the vehicle’s angle of pitch, angle of transmissions. roll, elevation, latitude and longitude, and bearing (compass).

  • Page 69: Setup

    Setup Setup DMX9724XDS Adjust each setting as follows. Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen. Touch HOME on the popup menu. HOME screen appears. Touch Touch [SETUP]. [Backlight] / [Contrast] / [Black] / [Brightness] / [Colour] / [Tint] Adjust each setting.

  • Page 70: Connection & Av Setup

    Connection & AV Setup You can change the SSID. See Change the device name or Wireless Mirroring SSID You can set connection and AV parameters. (P.71). DMX9724XDS [Android Auto Auto Launch] Press the HOME button. Select whether to display the Android Auto DAX8000XDS screen automatically.

  • Page 71: Display & Button Setup

    Select if you want to display the clock while the screen is off, or while watching video files on USB, etc. "ON" (Default)/"OFF" [Button Illumination Colour] (DMX9724XDS only) You can set the button illumination color. (P.72) Touch [Enter]. [Wallpaper Customize] You can change the wallpaper image or color.
  • Page 72 Ñ Customizing the button color NOTE • You can create a color based on a preset color. (DMX9724XDS only) Touch the preset color instead of [User], and adjust the color value. You can set the button illumination color. Touch [Button Illumination Colour] in the Ñ...
  • Page 73 Setup To register an original image Select a wallpaper color. DMX9724XDS With “KENWOOD Portal APP” application installed on your iPhone or Android smartphone, you can upload image files to this unit and set an image as the wallpaper image. See Importing Image Files (P.25).

  • Page 74: User Interface Setup

    “ON” (Default)/“OFF” User Interface Setup [Parking Assist Display] When the iDatalink Maestro (commercially You can setup user interface parameters. available) is connected, you can display DMX9724XDS information about obstacles around the car. Press the HOME button. • [ON]: Always displays information.

  • Page 75: System Setup

    Follow the message and complete the operation. [Maestro SETUP] Confirm the information about or change the settings for using the iDatalink Maestro (commercially available). [Vehicle Features] This function requires a commercial adaptor. Consult your KENWOOD dealer for details. [Language Select] Select a language. English...

  • Page 76: System Information

    Setup [Time Format] [Time Zone] You can set the time. See Select the time zone and time format (P.16). [Security Code Set] [Security Code Cancellation] [Security Code Change] You can set up a security code. See Security Code Setup (P.15). Ñ...

  • Page 77: Controlling Audio

    – 3Way X’over Network You can adjust various settings such as audio – EQ settings widget on the HOME screen balance or subwoofer level. – Beep for User Interface Setup DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. Select the appropriate crossover DAX8000XDS...

  • Page 78: Speaker / X'over Setup

    Controlling Audio • Set Sound Effect (P.84) Speaker / X’over setup • Use Audio Memory (P.88) DMX9724XDS NOTE Press the HOME button. • When the iDatalink Maestro (commercially DAX8000XDS available) is connected, the best audio settings are set automatically. Touch at the top of the screen.
  • Page 79 Controlling Audio When the speaker type and size are [HPF FREQ], [LPF FREQ] (Only for Band selected, the speaker crossover network is Pass) set automatically. Band Pass Filter adjustment. [Location] (Only for Front, Rear) *1 *2 [Slope] Select the speaker position you have Set a crossover slope.

  • Page 80: Equalizer Control

    Subwoofer is set to You can adjust equalizer by selecting the “None”. See Speaker / X’over setup (P.78). optimized setting for each category. DMX9724XDS Ñ Recall the EQ curve Press the HOME button. Touch [Preset Select].

  • Page 81: Listening Position / Dta

    Listening Position / DTA allows you to set “Listening Position” and “Front Focus”. You cannot set both at the same time. DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.
  • Page 82 Controlling Audio Ñ [Size of the Virtual Sound Field] Front Focus Adjust the size of sound image to meet You can focus the imaginary sound image on your taste. If the sound image is shifted the front of the selected seat. from the front, move it back by [Sound Image LR (Front)] or [Sound Image LR Touch [Front Focus] in the Position / DTA...

  • Page 83: Fader / Balance

    Fader / Balance Volume Offset You can adjust the volume balance among the Finely adjust the volume of the current source speakers. to minimize the difference in volume between different sources. DMX9724XDS DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Press the HOME button.

  • Page 84: Sound Effect

    Sound Effect Virtually make the sound more realistic using the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) You can set sound effects. system. Select the level from “OFF”/“1”/“2”/“3”. DMX9724XDS [Stage EQ] Press the HOME button. You can adjust the height of speakers DAX8000XDS virtually to suit your listening position.

  • Page 85: Parametric Equalizer

    Controlling Audio About Adjustments Parametric Equalizer If there are unpleasant peaks, you can slide the In addition to the conventional Graphic peaking filter to the left or right and search the Equalizer, this unit has a parametric equalizer, frequencies by ear. Studio engineers use this which allows you more precise adjustments.
  • Page 86 The frequencies in the vicinity of a certain See Listening Position / DTA (P.81). frequency (f0: center frequency) are boosted or attenuated. Use this in the following cases DMX9724XDS for example: – When you want to control a narrow range Press the HOME button.
  • Page 87 Controlling Audio • Curve (blue): Overall EQ curve. Set the Parametric EQ to [ON] and touch [Yes]. ③ Filter Touch [SETUP]. Select the filter. Parametric EQ screen appears. “High Pass” / “High Shelving” / “Peaking” / “Low Shelving” / “Low Pass” While auditioning music, move the peaking filter to the left and right to ④...

  • Page 88: Audio Setup Memory

    • You can adjust the EQ points and curve based on a Audio Control settings can be memorized. The preset EQ. Recall the preset EQ and touch the memorized settings can be recalled at any time. preset key again to unselect it before adjustment. DMX9724XDS Press the HOME button. DAX8000XDS Touch at the top of the screen.

  • Page 89: Remote Control (Accessory)

    Remote control (accessory) Remote control (accessory) This unit can be operated using the remote Battery Installation control. (RC-DV240). WARNING Preparing the remote control unit Pull the battery sheet out from the remote • Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn control unit to the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 90: Functions Of The Remote Control Buttons

    Remote control (accessory) Functions of the Remote Function Name control Buttons DIRECT Switches to the direct search mode. For details on the direct search mode, see Direct search mode (P.90). ASPECT Changes the aspect ratio. To confirm the current aspect ratio setting, operate on the touch panel.

  • Page 91: Connection/Installation

    Connection/Installation Connection/Installation This section is for the professional installer. • If the power is not turned ON (“There is an For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to error in the speaker wiring. Please check the professionals. Consult the car audio dealer. connections.”...

  • Page 92: Supplied Accessories For Installation

    • Reception may drop if there are metal objects near the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antenna. Ñ Supplied accessories for DMX9724XDS installation ① ×1 ② ×1 (1 m)

  • Page 93: Installation Procedure

    ×3 ⑲ ×1 ⑳ ×1 ㉑ ×1 *1 DMX9724XDS only *2 DAX8000XDS only Ñ Installation procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the ¤ terminal of the battery. 2. Remove the vehicle parts for installing the unit and connecting wires to terminal.

  • Page 94: Installing The Accessories

    Installation the Digital Radio 4. Remove the separator of the GPS antenna (accessory ⑥ ), and stick the antenna to the antenna metal plate (accessory ⑦ ). (DMX9724XDS only) ⑥ # CAUTION ⑦ • This film antenna is exclusively for use inside the vehicle.

  • Page 95: Installation Overview

    Connection/Installation • Thoroughly wipe oil and dirt from the When installing the antenna on the right pasting surface with the included cleaner side (accessory ⑲ ). Ceramic line (black part) • Do not bend or damage the film antenna ㉑ (accessory ⑳...
  • Page 96 Connection/Installation ㉑ Air bag Front pillar Determining the antenna installation location 1. Remove the front pillar cover of your car. 5. Remove the second sheet (tag 2) on the film antenna (accessory ⑳ ) vertically. Front pillar cover Sheet (tag 2) 2.
  • Page 97 Connection/Installation Front glass Front pillar ㉑ Font pillar cover Earth sheet 8. Wire the antenna cables. Use cord clamper (accessory ⑱ ) to secure the antenna cable to the pillar in several places. 9. Reattach the front pillar cover. 10. Be sure not to damage the earth sheet and amplifier unit (accessory ㉑...

  • Page 98: Installing The Big Screen Model

    Connection/Installation Installing the Big Screen model DMX9724XDS Ñ Confirm the installing position of the display unit Vehicles cannot be installed It may be possible to install if it can avoid the following by adjustment for slider position and display height.

  • Page 99: Installing The Main Unit

    Connection/Installation Ñ Positioning the slider in forward Install the car bracket to the main unit. Remove the two screws from the top of the main unit. ④ ⑤ Screw ④ ⑤ Main unit Car bracket Main unit Connect the wiring harness wires and peripheral equipment.
  • Page 100 Connection/Installation Ñ Installing the display unit and Positioning the arm bracket (accessory ⑫ ). adjusting the height When installing the arm bracket in the left or right position, move the display cable so that Remove the rear cover from the display it aligns with the groove in the arm bracket.

  • Page 101: Removing The Display Cable

    Connection/Installation Adjust the display height according to the Fix the display unit cover with two binding head screws (accessory ⑩ ). screw hole position. ⑩ ⑩ Screw hole position Raise the display manually. Ñ Removing the display cable Fix the display unit with four hexagon head screws (accessory ⑨...

  • Page 102: Installing The Separate Model

    Connection/Installation NOTE Installing the Separate model • Take note of the following precautions when installing the remote control sensor (accessory ⑯ ). DAX8000XDS – Install in a location that can easily receive the infrared signals from the remote control. Preparation –...

  • Page 103: Connecting The Unit

    Connection/Installation Connecting the unit Ñ Connecting wires to terminals White Speaker impedance: 4-8 Ω Fuse (15A) Other cable : Not used. To front left speaker White/Black Gray To front right speaker Gray/Black Green ① Connect to the vehicle’s To rear left speaker parking brake detection Green/Black switch harness.
  • Page 104 Connection/Installation Ñ Ñ 3-way speaker system setup Connecting the external amplifiers and external AV White To mid range left device speaker White/Black Gray To digital input amplifier To mid range right speaker Gray/Black Video output (Yellow) Green To tweeter left Video input (Yellow) *2 speaker Green/Black...
  • Page 105 ② USB Type-C Cable or USB-C to to vehicle’s steering remote harness. (1.0 m) Lightning Cable *2 *3 Contact your KENWOOD dealer for details. HDMI Type D terminal USB terminal *1 ⑧ Accessory ⑥ : GPS Antenna Use the supplied GPS antenna. Using the GPS antenna other than the supplied one may cause a drop in positioning accuracy.

  • Page 106: Connecting The Camera

    Connection/Installation If you use non-certified cable, it may not work Ñ Connecting the camera properly. Left side view camera and *4 Optional accessory Right side view camera *2 Front view camera *4 *6 Ñ Connecting an Android™ smartphone Video input (Yellow) Android smartphone *2 3rd view camera input (Yellow)

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    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 There is an error in the speaker wiring.

  • Page 108: Apple Carplay

    Turn the power off and on again. If the “Starting tuner failed.” message does not disappear, contact your nearest KENWOOD dealer. Audio output has stopped due to an error. Please restart the system. If the issue persists, contact customer support.

  • Page 109: Appendix

    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 Sampling Format Bit rate Bit count frequency AAC-LC (.m4a) MPEG-2/MPEG-4 AAC 8 –...
  • Page 110 Appendix USB device Maximum number of folders (per folder) 9999 Maximum number of folders (per device) Unlimited • You can enter a folder name and file name with 255 or fewer single-byte characters. • Files in the folder whose folder name begins with a dot (.) cannot be played.

  • Page 111: Specifications

    • 44.1 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz Monitor section Total Harmonic Distortion : 0.01 % (1 kHz) Picture Size S/N Ratio (dB) DMX9724XDS : 10.1 inches (diagonal) wide : 98.5 dB : 223.7 mm (W) × 125.8 mm (H) Dynamic Range DAX8000XDS : 89 dB : 8.0 inches(diagonal) wide...
  • Page 112 Appendix – Slope: -12/-18/-24 dB/Oct. HDMI section Position HDMI • Front / Rear /Subwoofer Delay : Type-D : 0 – 6.1 m (0.01 m Step) Input Resolution • Gain • VGA (640x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz) : -8 – 0 dB • 480p (720x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz) Subwoofer level •...
  • Page 113 DAX8000XDS Video section : 190 × 120 × 28 mm Color System of External Video Input Weight : NTSC/PAL DMX9724XDS External video input level (RCA jacks) : 2.5 kg : 1 Vp-p/75 kΩ DAX8000XDS : 1.4 kg Video Input Level (RCA jacks) •...

  • Page 114: About This Unit

    Appendix • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., About this Unit registered in the U.S. and other countries. • IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Ñ...
  • Page 115 Appendix CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
  • Page 116 Appendix EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,...

  • Page 117: Safety Information

    Appendix Ñ Safety Information For Australia If it is suspected a button/coin battery has been swallowed or otherwise placed inside any part of the body, a person should contact the Australian Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately for 24/7 fast, expert advice. English...

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