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MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER
KVT-696
KVT-636DVD
KVT-516
KVT-546DVD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new DVD Receiver
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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 he product.
Model KVT-696/KVT-636DVD/KVT-516/KVT-546DVD Serial number
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US Residents Only
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864-4547-00100 (KW/RW/XW)
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Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
Before Use
Safety and General Information
Addresses safety warnings and general notes for initial operation.
Operational and Maintenance Tips
Provides guidance on unit reset, cleaning, lens care, and disc handling procedures.
Notes
Accessory Connectivity Information
Details compatibility and connection for navigation, iPod, iPhone, and Bluetooth accessories.
Radio Tuner Information
Provides information on Satellite Radio and HD Radio tuner compatibility and features.
File and Device Compatibility
Audio, Video, and Picture File Details
Outlines supported audio, video, and picture file formats and media compatibility.
USB Device Details
Details supported USB devices, file systems, and connection guidelines.
Region Codes and Disc Marks
DVD Disc Marks Explanation
Explains the meaning of various symbols found on DVD discs for compatibility and features.
Operation Regulatory Marks
Describes on-screen marks indicating potential functional restrictions during DVD playback.
Limited Period of Use Discs
Warns against using discs with a limited period of use to avoid potential issues.
How to Read This Manual
Understanding Manual Structure and Symbols
Guides users on interpreting the manual's structure, symbols, and instruction flow.
Instruction Continuation Indicators
Explains how to follow instructions that span across multiple pages or sections.
Interpreting Manual Instructions
Understanding Button Presses
Explains how different button press durations (short, long) affect operation.
Screen Change Indicators
Describes how screen changes are indicated throughout the manual.
Understanding Other Marks
Explains the meaning of various marks and icons used in the manual for warnings and notes.
Basic Operations
Monitor States and Primary Control
Describes the monitor's open/closed states and the function of the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Basic Operations
Power, Loudness, and Disc Playback Controls
Explains controls for power, loudness, disc playback, pause, and stop functions.
Tuner and Track Navigation Controls
Details controls for tuner band selection, seek mode, and track/chapter navigation.
Basic Operations
USB Device Playback and Removal
Explains how to play and safely remove a USB device from the unit.
Basic Operations
Source Selection Methods
Describes how to select audio/video sources using full and favorite screens.
Basic Operations
System and Control Screen Navigation
Explains navigation buttons for system setup, hands-free, and rear view camera functions.
Basic Operations
Function Screen Switching
Details the procedure for switching between navigation and playback function screens.
Navigation Control
Using the Navigation System
Guides on how to display and utilize the navigation system features.
Controlling Other Sources During Navigation
Explains how to control other audio/video sources while the navigation screen is active.
Watching DVD/VCD
Playback Screen Functions
Details functions available directly on the DVD/VCD playback screen.
Watching DVD/VCD
Easy Control Panel Functions
Explains basic playback controls accessible via the easy control panel interface.
Control Screen Functions
Details advanced playback functions available through the control screen interface.
Watching DVD/VCD
DVD Disc Menu Operations
Guides on accessing and using the DVD disc menu for playback options.
Watching DVD/VCD
DVD Highlight and Zoom Control
Explains how to use highlight control and zoom features for DVD playback.
Watching DVD/VCD
VCD Zoom Control
Details how to use the zoom function for VCD playback.
Music Disc & Audio File Listening
Control Screen Functions
Explains the control screen interface for playing music discs and audio files.
Music Disc & Audio File Listening
Audio File Playback Features
Details various playback options and features for audio files.
Video File/Picture File Watching
Playback Screen Functions
Describes functions available directly on the video and picture file playback screen.
Video File/Picture File Watching
Easy Control Panel Functions
Explains playback controls accessible via the easy control panel for video/picture files.
Control Screen Functions
Details playback functions available through the control screen interface for video/picture files.
Video File/Picture File Watching
Picture Control Adjustments
Guides on how to adjust picture settings like rotation and reversal.
Radio Listening
Control Screen Functions
Explains the control screen interface for radio tuning and features.
Radio Listening
Seek Mode Operations
Explains the different seek modes for station selection and tuning.
Frequency Step Setting (Australia Only)
Details how to change the tuning frequency step for radio reception (Australia only).
Radio Listening
Station Memory Functions
Explains how to store and manage radio station presets using auto and manual memory.
Radio Listening
Radio Text Display
Describes how to display radio text information received via FM broadcast.
Setting Station Names
Guides on assigning custom names to stored radio stations.
Radio Listening
Traffic Information Function
Explains the traffic information feature and its automatic display for North American broadcasts.
Search by Program Type
Details how to search for radio stations based on program type (North America only).
iPod Control
Connecting and Setting Up iPod
Guides on connecting an iPod and initial setup procedures.
iPod Easy Control Panel Functions
Explains basic iPod control functions available through the easy control panel.
iPod Control
iPod Control Screen Functions
Details advanced iPod control functions available through the main control screen.
iPod Control
iPod Music and Category Navigation
Explains how to navigate through iPod music categories and lists for playback.
USB Device Control
USB Device Easy Control Panel Functions
Explains basic USB playback controls via the easy control panel.
USB Device Control Screen Functions
Details advanced USB playback functions via the main control screen.
USB Device Control
USB Device Playback Features and Lists
Describes various playback features and how to view file lists for USB devices.
USB Device Control
Folder Selection Method
Guides on navigating and selecting folders on a USB device.
SIRIUS/XM Control
SIRIUS/XM Control Screen Functions
Explains the control screen interface for operating SIRIUS and XM satellite radio.
SIRIUS/XM Control
Channel Search Procedure
Details the process for searching channels by category and selecting a specific channel.
SIRIUS/XM Control
Channel Memory and Direct Search
Explains how to store channels in memory and perform direct channel searches.
HD Radio™ Control
HD Radio Control Screen Functions
Explains the control screen interface for operating HD Radio tuner.
HD Radio™ Control
Seek Mode and Auto Memory Operations
Details seek mode operations and the auto memory function for HD Radio stations.
HD Radio™ Control
Manual Memory and Receive Mode Settings
Explains how to manually store stations and select receive modes for HD Radio.
Bluetooth Audio Control
Bluetooth Audio Control Screen Functions
Explains the control screen interface for managing Bluetooth audio playback.
Muting Audio Volume During Phone Calls
Call Reception and End Handling
Describes how audio volume is muted during calls and resumes afterward.
Character Entry
Using the Character Entry Screen
Guides users on how to input characters using the on-screen keyboard.
Screen Control
Displaying Control Panels
Explains how to display and access the easy control panel and screen control interface.
Picture Quality Adjustment
Details how to adjust picture quality settings like brightness and contrast.
Hands Free Unit Control
Hands-Free Control Interface Overview
Provides an overview of the hands-free control screen and its displayed information.
Hands Free Unit Control
Handling Incoming Calls
Guides on how to respond to incoming calls, manage call-waiting, and switch audio output.
Hands Free Unit Control
Making Calls and Quick Dialing
Explains how to make calls by entering numbers and using the quick dialing feature.
Hands Free Unit Control
Tone-based Service Control
Details how to use tone-based services via DTMF input during calls.
Calling via Phonebook
Guides on how to search and call contacts from the phonebook.
Hands Free Unit Control
Phonebook Operations and Selection
Explains how to select names and phone numbers from the phonebook for calling.
Hands Free Unit Control
Calling Using Call Records
Guides on making calls using the outgoing and incoming call records list.
Hands Free Unit Control
Calling via Voice Recognition
Explains how to make calls by recognizing registered voice commands.
Hands Free Unit Control
Hands-Free Phone Setup Configuration
Details how to configure hands-free phone settings like auto-answer and ringtone.
Hands Free Unit Control
Voice Registration for Recognition
Guides on registering voice tags for phonebook entries to enable voice recognition.
Hands Free Unit Control
Key Word Voice Registration
Explains how to register keywords for voice recognition by phone number category.
Hands Free Unit Control
Phone Number Preset Configuration
Guides on registering frequently used phone numbers to preset buttons for quick access.
Hands Free Unit Control
SMS (Short Message Service) Functions
Details how to access, read, and send SMS messages via the unit.
Setup Menu
Navigating the Setup Menu
Explains how to access and navigate through the main setup menu options.
Audio Setup Configuration
Guides on configuring audio settings, including speaker network and crossover.
Setup Menu
Crossover Network Setup
Details how to set crossover frequencies for different speaker types.
DVD Setup Options
Explains various setup options for DVD playback, including language and dynamic range.
Setup Menu
Language Setup for Menus and Speech
Guides on selecting languages for menus, audio, and subtitles.
Setup Menu
Parental Level Setup
Explains how to set parental control levels for DVD playback based on disc ratings.
Setup Menu
DivX Setup Configuration
Details the DivX setup process, including checking registration codes for VOD content.
System Setup Configuration
Covers general system settings like key touch tone, text scrolling, and remote control signals.
Setup Menu
Panel Color Coordinate Settings
Guides on customizing the illumination color for the unit's buttons and screen.
Setup Menu
AV Interface Setup Configuration
Details settings for AV interface parameters, including input names and display modes.
Setup Menu
AV Interface Options Details
Explains advanced AV interface options like source output, rear view camera switching, and video flipping.
User Interface
User Interface Setup Options
Covers settings for on-screen display behavior on various screens like iPod, navigation, and video.
Setup Menu
Direct Source Button Setup
Explains how to assign sources to direct access buttons for quick switching.
Setup Menu
Entering Background Images
Guides on loading custom images as backgrounds for the user interface.
Deleting Background Images
Explains how to delete previously loaded background images.
Setup Menu
Background Image Selection
Guides on selecting background images from stored options.
Touch Panel Calibration
Guides on adjusting the touch panel sensitivity and accuracy.
Setup Menu
Clock Setup
Explains how to set and synchronize the unit's clock time.
Monitor Setup Options
Covers adjusting monitor position, brightness, contrast, and dimmer settings.
Setup Menu
Monitor Screen Mode Settings
Selects screen modes (Full, Just, Zoom, Normal) for various video sources.
Setup Menu
Security Indicator Setup
Enables the security indicator function to deter theft.
iPod Setup Options
Configures iPod specific settings like playback speed and wide screen mode.
Setup Menu
SIRIUS Setup
Allows setting up parental lock codes and channels for SIRIUS service.
SIRIUS Parental Code Setup
Guides on setting and confirming a parental code for SIRIUS service.
Setup Menu
SIRIUS Parental Lock Setup
Enables or disables the SIRIUS parental lock function.
Setup Menu
SIRIUS Parental Lock Channel Select
Allows selection of specific channels for SIRIUS parental lock.
Setup Menu
Bluetooth Setup
Guides on setting up the Bluetooth unit for hands-free and audio streaming.
Registering Bluetooth Unit
Details the process of searching for and registering Bluetooth devices.
Setup Menu
Registering Bluetooth Unit PIN Code
Explains how to set and enter the PIN code for Bluetooth pairing.
Setup Menu
Registering Special Bluetooth Unit
Covers special registration for Bluetooth units that fail normal pairing.
Bluetooth Unit Connection Management
Guides on connecting, disconnecting, and deleting registered Bluetooth units.
Setup Menu
Deleting Bluetooth Unit
Explains how to remove registered Bluetooth units from the system.
Software Information Check
Details how to check the unit's software version and keycode.
Setup Menu
Setup Memory Management
Allows saving, recalling, and clearing of audio and AV interface settings.
Audio Control
Audio Control Menu Navigation
Explains how to access and navigate the audio control menu.
Audio Balance and Volume Adjustment
Covers adjusting front/rear and left/right balance, and loudness control.
Audio Control
Equalizer Control Settings
Guides on selecting equalizer curves and adjusting tone settings.
Audio Control
Tone Setup Options
Details how to adjust bass, middle, and treble frequencies and levels.
Zone Control Configuration
Allows setting separate audio sources and volumes for front and rear zones.
Remote Controller
Battery Installation
Provides instructions for installing batteries in the remote controller.
Remote Controller Mode Switch
Explains how to select the operating mode (AUD, DVD, TV) for the remote.
Remote Controller
Common AUD Mode Operations
Details common remote operations in AUD mode like source switching and volume control.
Remote Controller
DVD/VCD Remote Operations
Explains remote control functions for DVD and VCD playback.
Remote Controller
DVD/VCD Remote Features
Covers remote functions like Zoom, Picture Angle, and Audio language selection.
Media File Remote Operations (AUD Mode)
Explains remote controls for folder search, track search, and playback in AUD mode.
Remote Controller
Radio Remote Operations (AUD Mode)
Details remote functions for radio band switching, station selection, and direct tuning.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Unit Operation Errors
Covers general operational errors, specific error codes, and device connectivity issues.
Device Connectivity Issues
Addresses errors related to USB, iPod, and Navigation unit connectivity.
Troubleshooting Sirius/XM Issues
Sirius/XM Connectivity and Signal Errors
Covers errors related to Sirius/XM tuner connection, signal acquisition, and channel availability.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Audio and Subwoofer Setup Issues
Addresses problems with subwoofer setup, equalizer, zone control, and audio file playback.
Disc and Source Playback Issues
Covers issues related to disc errors, file compatibility, and source selection problems.
General Troubleshooting Guide
Provides guidance on diagnosing issues related to tuner reception, disc playback, and audio files.
Specifications
Monitor and USB Interface Specifications
Details technical specifications for the monitor display and USB interface.
FM and AM Tuner Specifications
Provides technical specifications for the FM and AM tuner sections.
Specifications
Video and Audio Specifications
Details technical specifications for video inputs/outputs and audio power/impedance.
General Unit Specifications
Covers general operating voltage, dimensions, weight, and temperature range.
Safety and Regulatory Information
Laser Product Safety
Provides safety information regarding laser product usage as per CAUTION notice.
FCC Warnings and Notes
Covers FCC compliance warnings and notes regarding radio frequency energy.
Installation Procedure
Installation Steps
Details the step-by-step process for installing the unit in a vehicle.
Installation Warnings and Precautions
Covers critical warnings and precautions for safe and proper unit installation.
Connecting Wires to Terminals
Wiring Diagram Overview
Provides a comprehensive diagram illustrating all wire connections to the unit.
Optional Accessory Connection
Accessory Connection Diagram
Illustrates the connection procedures for optional accessories like iPod and navigation systems.
Installation/Removing the Unit
Unit Installation
Provides instructions and diagrams for securely installing the unit into the vehicle.
Installation/Removing the Unit
Removing the Escutcheon
Details the procedure for removing the front rubber frame (escutcheon) from the unit.
Removing the Unit
Provides step-by-step instructions for safely removing the main unit from the vehicle.
Installing in Japanese-made Cars
Installation with Brackets (Toyota/Nissan/Mitsubishi)
Explains how to use mounting brackets for installation in specific Japanese car models.
Installing in Japanese-made Cars
Toyota Car Installation with Brackets
Details the specific steps for installing the unit in Toyota cars using brackets.
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