(optional accessory) connected) Auto Memory Manual Memory Preset Select Bluetooth Audio Control Before Use Source Control Screen Voice Control Voice Control Other Functions External Device Power Supply Control Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Screen Control Screen Control DNX9280BT...
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Hands Free Unit Control Setup Menu Before Use How to Display SETUP Menu Screen Downloading the Phonebook DivX Setup Receiving a Call Software Information During a Call User Interface Call Waiting Language Setting Making a Call Touch Panel Adjustment Calling by Phonebook Clock and Date Setup Calling by Entering a Phone Number Security Setup...
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood the unit. dealer.
Kenwood dealer. ‡ DVD Video • When you purchase optional accessories, check with DVD Audio × your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work DVD-VR × with your model and in your area. ‡ MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG1/ DVD-R • Select a language used to display menus, audio file MPEG2/DivX Playback ‡...
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¡% ¡P An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.
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Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or "✓" is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot operate the iPod. Next page 3...
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A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) ⁄ • A2DP is a profile designed to transfer the music from an audio player. • AVRCP is a profile designed to control playback and selection of music by an audio player. DNX9280BT...
Region codes in the world The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map. DVD disc marks Operation regulatory marks With this DVD, some functions of this unit such as the Symbol Description play function may be restricted depending on the...
Next page 3 Continue to the next page The instruction continues to the next page. Make sure to flip the page for the rest of the instruction. The above operation example with the mark differs from the actual operation. DNX9280BT...
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Drag or Flick operation Press the button, denoted by It indicates that you scroll icons or list items left and right by flicking or dragging them and touch to select the desired one. The right mark indicates that they can be scrolled up and down.
While watching the Source Control screen Secondary window function On/Off. * (page 21) 1 sec. While watching the navigation screen Displays the Screen Control screen. (page 47) 1 sec. While watching the playback screen of a visual source Displays the Easy Control screen. DNX9280BT...
Functions of the buttons on the front panel 1 sec. Opens the panel and ejects the disc. 1 sec. Closes the panel. 3 sec. Opens the panel fully. Detaching the front panel Security indicator (page 72) ⁄ • You can adjust the sensitivity of the buttons (touch sensors) on the front panel. See <User Interface>...
] Displays Audio Control Menu screen. (page 60) ] Displays SETUP Menu screen. (page 68) Touch the [Menu] button on any screen. ] Displays the EXT SW (External Switch) Control screen. (page 46) The Top Menu Screen appears. ] Closes the common menu bar. DNX9280BT...
Basic Operation 7 iPod Customization of Top Menu Screen Up to 3 sources or setups frequently used on the Top Menu screen can be registered. Display the icon you want to register To disconnect the iPod, stop the playback by touching the [0] button on the source control screen, and then disconnect the iPod.
Press the [0] button for longer than 3 seconds to open the front panel before turning the ignition off. ⁄ • You can set the front panel to open automatically when the ignition is turned off. Refer to <Monitor Angle Control> (page 73). Detach the monitor panel DNX9280BT...
Basic Operation How to Display the Source Control Screen While watching the navigation screen with secondary window On the Source Control screen you can find all the control buttons for the selected source. Source Control Screen • For how to use each button, see the operation pages of each source.
See the • For the function of each touch control area, see the operation pages of each source. pages of each source. How to display the playback screen The Playback screen of a visual source appears. DNX9280BT...
• For how to set up and use the navigation function, Picture in Picture function on/off. see the Navigation Instruction Manual. The screen switches between visual source's playback screen and camera view screen each time the small window is touched. DNX9280BT...
Basic Operation Navigation screen with Easy Control Secondary window function window You can control audio sources while the navigation screen is displayed, and view the navigation information while the source control screen is displayed. 1 sec. Pressing the button for longer than 1 second while Navigation screen with Split Screen the source control screen is displayed switches the Control window...
Video CD Video CD \ Fast Forwards. track (when PBC is Off ). | Fast Backwards. [7] Stops playing. When touched twice, the disc is played from its beginning when you play it the next time. [38] Plays or pauses. DNX9280BT...
Multi Function Source Control Screen Switches to the source control screen to use various playback functions. Display the Source Control Screen <How to Display the Source Control Screen> ] Closes the multi function bar. (page 17). DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO Operation on the Source Control Screen [TREP] Switches the Repeat Play operations in DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO...
[Zoom] Changes the zoom ratio at 4 levels (2 times, 3 times, 4 times, or off ) each time you touch. [2], [3], [5], [∞] Scrolls the screen in the direction you touch. [Return] Returns to the Menu Control 2 screen. [Exit] Exits the Zoom Control screen. DNX9280BT...
Video CD Zoom Control Displays an enlarged VCD screen. Display the playback screen <Operation on the Playback Screen of Visual Sources> (page 18). Display the Zoom Control screen Operation on the Zoom Control screen [Zoom] Changes the zoom ratio at 2 levels (2 times or off ) each time you touch.
[3] Plays. When "No Device" is shown, the USB Dragging [3] left or right changes the playing device can be removed safely. position. If you wish to play it again while the USB device is connected, touch it again. DNX9280BT...
Multi Function Link search (Audio File in USB) Searches for another song of the currently selected artist. Display the Source Control Screen <Source Control Screen> (page 26). Start Link search [1/2] Switches the multi function display. ] Closes the multi function bar. CD CD [REP] Repeats the present track.
3 Returns to the Source Control screen. ] When the text is longer, the text display is Scrolls to the selected character. scrolled by touching it. ROOT] Moves to the top hierarchy level. TOP] Moves to the top folder. DNX9280BT...
Album Favorite List (USB) Play the album in the Playlist You can create an original playlist of your favorite 10 albums by selecting album artworks. Display the Source Control Screen <Source Control Screen> (page 26). Display the Favorite List Screen The favorite list is played to the right starting with the selected album.
• Touching these areas during the slide show of picture searches the audio file. files searches for audio files. Fast Forwards. Stops playing. Video File Video File Disc Disc [38] Plays or pauses. Fast Backwards. Video File Video File DNX9280BT...
Picture Control (USB) Movie Menu Control (Disc) Adjusting the picture display. Selects an option from the Movie Menu. Display the Playback Screen Display the playback screen <Operation on the Playback Screen of Visual <Operation on the Playback Screen of Visual Sources>...
<Operation on the Playback Screen of Visual Sources> (page 18). Operation on the Playback Screen 1, 2 Switches to the Playback Screen. 3 Displays the Source Control Screen. [1], [¡] Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards. [4], [¢] Music/Video Search. [38] Plays or pauses. DNX9280BT...
Source Control Screen [3] Plays. Dragging [3] left or right changes the playing Switches to the source control screen to use various position. playback functions. Display the Source Control Screen Multi Function <How to Display the Source Control Screen> (page 17).
ALL] Lists all the music in the selected category. TOP] Moves to the top category. UP] Returns to previous category. Scrolls to the selected character. CUR] Displays the currently playing category. Scrolls to the position of the specified character Scrolls to the selected character. DNX9280BT...
Album Favorite List • You can change the playing order of the favorite list by dragging the artwork in the list. You can create an original playlist of your favorite 10 albums by selecting album artworks. Play the album in the Playlist Display the Source Control Screen <Source Control Screen>...
"MHz"/ "kHz" Frequency display [LO.S] Turns the Local Seek function ON FM FM ] When the text is longer, the text display is or Off. scrolled by touching it. [INFO] Displays Radio Text screen. See FM FM <Radio Text> (page 38). DNX9280BT...
Preset Select Auto Memory Lists and selects memorized station. Stores stations with good reception in memory automatically. Display the Source Control Screen Display the Source Control Screen <Source Control Screen> (page 36). <Source Control Screen> (page 36). Display the Tuner Preset List Screen Select a band you wish to store in memory Select a station Select the Auto Memory mode...
2 sec. Program Service Name, Title & Artist name, Station Continue to touch until the memory number Name, Radio Text, or Category name 1/2 display. appears. ] When the text is longer, the text display is scrolled by touching it. DNX9280BT...
Traffic Information Search by Program Type When a traffic bulletin starts, any source is switched A program is tuned when you set its program type. to the traffic information and it is displayed (Only when receiving the FM broadcast) automatically. Display the Source Control Screen Display the Source Control Screen <Source Control Screen>...
3, 4 Selects a channel. 3 Displays the Source Control Screen. [BAND]* Switches to TV1 or TV2. [4], [¢] Selects a channel. Use the [SEEK] to change the channel tuning sequence. [SEEK]* Switches the Seek mode. (page 41) ⁄ • * Analog TV only. DNX9280BT...
Source Control Screen [SEEK]* Switches the Seek mode. The mode is switched in the following order Switches to source control screen to use various each time you touch the button. functions. Display Setting Display the Source Control Screen "AUTO1" Tunes in a station with good reception automatically. "AUTO2"...
[2], [3], [5], [∞] Moves highlight in Digital TV • The operation ends automatically if you do not operate within 10 seconds. Broadcasting menu. [Enter] Executes selected menu item. [Direct] Direct control. [Return] Returns to the previous screen. [Exit] Returns to Digital TV screen. DNX9280BT...
Manual Memory Preset Select Stores the current receiving channel in memory. Lists and selects memorized station. Display the Source Control Screen Display the Source Control Screen <Source Control Screen> (page 41). <Source Control Screen> (page 41). Select a station you wish to store in memory Start Preset Select Store in memory Select a station...
, or Track Number* ⁄ • * If the Bluetooth Audio player does not support AVRCP profile, buttons are not displayed. Operate from the Audio player. • * If the Bluetooth Audio player supports AVRCP1.3 profile, these items can be displayed. DNX9280BT...
Voice Control The unit is equipped with Advanced Speech Recognition function which allows you to operate it with your voice. The supported languages are US English, UK English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish. For information on the voice commands, refer to <Voice command table> (separate volume). •...
• You must connect a commercially available relay unit in order to use this function. Connect the external device to be controlled to that relay unit. • Refer to <EXT SW Setup> (page 73) for information on setting the power on or off specification. DNX9280BT...
Screen Control Setting the monitor screen. Screen Control [Dyn.Brightness] (Dynamic Brightness) The function compensates for Over Exposure and Display the Easy Control Screen Under Exposure creating a clearer picture. <Operation on the Playback Screen of Visual "OFF") Sources> (page 18). "OFF"/ "1"/ "2"...
• Depending on the type of your cell-phone, the following restrictions are placed: - The phonebook data cannot be downloaded normally. - Characters in the Phonebook are garbled. • To cancel downloading of the phonebook data, operate the cell-phone. DNX9280BT...
Call Waiting Outgoing Calls] Displays the Outgoing Calls screen. See <Making a Call Using Call Records> (page 51). Incoming Calls] Displays the Incoming Calls screen. See <Making a Call Using Call Records> (page 51). Missed Calls] Displays the Missed Calls screen.
• This function is unavailable while driving. Make a call ⁄ • To use the Phonebook, it must have been downloaded from the cell-phone. For more details, see the instruction manual of your cell-phone. • Characters with no corresponding name will not be displayed. DNX9280BT...
Making a Call Using Call Records Controlling Tone-based Services Calls by selecting a phone number from the Uses tone base service using DTMF (Dual Tone outgoing, incoming, or missed calls list. Multi Frequency). Display the Hands-Free Control screen Display the Talking screen <Making a Call>...
[SMS Receive Beep] Sets the beep of the incoming SMS. ( "ON") "ON": Beep is heard. "OFF": Beep is canceled. [Phone Information Use] Sets whether to use cell-phone phonebook, outgoing calls list, incoming calls list and missed calls list. ( "ON") "ON": Yes. "OFF": No. DNX9280BT...
Phone Number Preset Register phone number Registers frequently used phone number to Hands Free control screen preset button. Display the Hands-Free Control screen <Making a Call> (page 49). Select the Preset number to register 2 sec. ⁄ • If no Preset number is registered, pressing this button momentarily moves to the step 3.
• This is displayed only when the Draft message is being edited. cell-phone. Display the Create SMS Message screen Select a message to display 1 Calls the number in the selected message. [DISP] Displays the selected message. [Read] Reads out the selected message. DNX9280BT...
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Create a message 1 Enters characters. [2], [3] Moves the cursor. [5], [∞] Switches between key layouts. [Shift] Toggles between uppercase and lowercase. [qwe]/ [abc]/ [ALT] Sets the key layout of the character buttons. abc : Alphabetical key layout. qwe : Qwerty key layout. ALT : Alternate key [Clear] Erases the entered character.
(pairing) operation. [PIN Code Set] Display the PIN Code Set screen. ⁄ • A new device cannot be registered if there are 5 registered Bluetooth units. Delete unnecessary registration. See <Bluetooth Unit Connection> (page 58). DNX9280BT...
Registering Special Bluetooth Unit Registering Bluetooth Unit PIN Code Registers Special Bluetooth unit that results in Sets the PIN code of the Bluetooth unit to enter error by normal operation by selecting from when registering (pairing) from the cell-phone or model name.
Select the service to use [TEL (HFP)] Connects/disconnects cell-phone to use for Hands Free. [Audio (A2DP)] Connects/disconnects Audio player to use for Bluetooth Audio. [Remove] Deletes registration (pairing). Touching the screen displays a confirmation message. Touch [Yes]. To cancel clearing, touch [No]. DNX9280BT...
[Zone Control] This function works on DVD MEDIA, USB and [Position] iPod sources. [SRS WOW] [Surround Control] [Audio SETUP] [Speaker Select] [Car Type] [Channel Level] ⁄ • [Audio SETUP] options can be locked. See <Setup Memory> (page 74). DNX9280BT...
Equalizer Control Select the channel to be adjusted You can set up the equalizer. Display the Equalizer screen > > Touch [ [Equalizer]. (page 60) Select EQ curves [F] Front speaker [R] Rear speaker [C] Center speaker Set the Graphic Equalizer [Natural], [Rock], [Pops], [Easy], [Top40], [Jazz], [Game], [iPod], [User] Selects an equalizer curve type.
<SRS WOW Control> (page 63), and <Surround the Car Type Set Up value (page 66). Control> (page 64) are not available. <Speaker Setup> (page 65), <Car Type (DTA) Setup> (page 66), and <Channel Level> (page 67) are not available. DNX9280BT...
Position DTA Control SRS WOW Control You can fine-adjust your listening position. You can set up the SRS WOW effect. Display the Position DTA screen Display the SRS WOW Control screen > > Touch [ [SRS WOW]. (page 60) Set the SRS WOW Control Select a speaker you wish to adjust 1 Selects SRS WOW setting.
Dolby PLII mode, the sound is NOT output from rear speakers when you receive monaural broadcasting sounds. • Surround control can be set for each source. • You can set the sound field when playback of a 2 channel (2/0) source. DNX9280BT...
Speaker Setup ⁄ You can select a speaker type and its size to get the • Select "None" if you have no speakers. • If you set the center speaker to "None" even in a short best sound effects. time when you are setting the Surround Control to Display the Speaker Select screen "Bypass+Center", the Surround Control is set to "Bypass"...
Display the Car Type Adjust screen You can adjust the digital time alignment that was set automatically when you selected the car type. Select a speaker you wish to adjust 1 Center speaker 2 Front speaker 3 Rear speaker 4 Subwoofer DNX9280BT...
Set a delay time Channel Level You can set the volume at each setup position. Display the Car Type Setup screen > > > Touch [ [Audio SETUP] [Channel Level]. (page 60) Select a speaker you wish to adjust Make fine adjustment of the delay time of the speaker output specified at <Setup the Car Type>...
DivX Setup Deactivating DivX Code Display the DivX Deactivation Confirm screen Checks the registration code. This code is needed when making a disc which has DRM (Digital Rights Management). Display the DivX Setup screen > > Touch [ [DivX(R) SETUP]. (page Cancel the registration Touching the screen displays a confirmation message.
[Panel Switch Sensitivity] Adjusts the sensitivity "British English (en)") of the buttons (touch sensors) on the front [Text Language Select] Selects the language panel. ( "Middle") used for tag text (song information). "British English (en)") DNX9280BT...
Touch Panel Adjustment Clock and Date Setup You can adjust the touch panel operations. You can adjust the clock time. Display the Touch panel Adjustment screen Display the Clock Setup screen > > > > > > Touch [ [System] [Touch].
Enter the correct security code ⁄ • If you have already completed the code registration, [CLR] is displayed. You must enter the same security code as that you have entered in Step 4. Register your security code Now, you can use your Receiver. DNX9280BT...
Monitor Angle Control [SW1 Name]/ [SW2 Name] Sets the name of the external device. See <How To Use the Character You can adjust the position of the monitor. Entry Screen> (page 73) for information on how to Display the Angle Setup screen enter a name.
Quit memorization/recalling of settings [No] To cancel the function, touch [No]. To cancel memorization, touch [No]. The SETUP Menu screen appears again. Select a desired function [Recall] Recalls the memorized settings. [Memory] Memorizes the current settings. [Clear] Clears the currently memorized settings. DNX9280BT...
Changing Background image Load the image Loads an image from the connected USB device and sets it for the background image. Connect the device which has the image to load Display the Background screen > > > Touch [ [Display] [Background].
Color Scan] is set to "OFF". Select a color 2 sec. Adjusted color is registered to the selected Preset button. Complete the color coordination 1 Sets to the touched color. [Adjust] Sets and registers favorite color to the preset buttons ([Preset1] – [Preset3]). DNX9280BT...
Screen Control AV Input Setup You can adjust the screen mode of the monitor. You can set AV input parameters. Display the Screen Control screen Display the AV-IN Setup screen > > > > > Touch [ [Display] [Screen Touch [ [AV-IN SETUP].
1 set. For details, see the option manual. [Front Camera] Turn this setting on when the CMOS-300 with ID2 set is connected. ( "OFF") [F-CAM Settings] Adjusts the CMOS-300 with ID 2 set. For details, see the option manual. DNX9280BT...
Navigation Setup You can set Navigation parameters. Display the Navigation Setup screen > > Touch [ [Navigation]. (page 68) Set each item [Menu Language]* Selects a disc menu language. See <DVD Language Setup> (page 80). [Subtitle Language]* Selects a subtitle language.
[Original] Sets the DVD's original language (only • The number you enter first is set as your code number. when setting an audio language). Display the Parental Level SETUP screen [Clear] Clears the language code. Set the language you use DNX9280BT...
Select a parental level and complete the Disc Setup setup Performs setup when using disc media. Display the DVD Setup screen > > Touch [ [DVD SETUP]. (page 68) Display the Disc Setup screen Selects a parental level. ⁄ • If a disc has higher parental lock level, you need to enter the code number.
"Auto": Information is displayed for 5 seconds when updated. "OFF": Information is displayed when you touch when updated. "OFF": Does not display any information. on the screen. ⁄ • "Wide Screen" cannot be set while the iPod is connected. DNX9280BT...
Tuner Setup TV Setup You can set Tuner related parameters. The TV signal receiving areas can be set. (with the optional accessory TV Tuner connected only) Display the Tuner Setup screen Display the TV SETUP screen > > Touch [ [TUNER SETUP].
Switch to this mode when controlling Navigation unit. ⁄ • The position of the remote control mode switch is indicated in the title of each mode, e.g., "(AUD mode)". • When controlling a player that is not integrated in the unit, select "AUD" mode. DNX9280BT...
Common operations (AUD mode) Hands-free communication When a call comes in, it answers the call. Source switching Switches to the source to be played. Function Switches the function screen. Volume control Adjusts the volume. MODE Switches the screen mode. Volume attenuator Screen mode changes each time you press this key.
* You may not be able to use this function with some ZOOM discs or scenes. Switches the zoom ratio each time you press this VCD 1.X, VCD 2.X (PBC OFF) key. Track number Cancel VCD 2.X (PBC ON) Scene number Number Cancel DNX9280BT...
Picture Angle Music CD Switches the picture angle each time you press this Track number key. Play time Cancel Audio/ Video files in DVD/CD disc Folder number AUDIO File number Switches the voice language each time you press Cancel this key. Once you have switched to the direct search feature, specify the search number from the numeric keypad, and then press [38] key.
After pressing this key, use the keypad to specify the Zooms in or out the navigation map. broadcast station you wish to receive. Example: 92.1MHz (FM) MENU Displays Main menu. WXYZ « Example: 810kHz (AM) CANCEL « Displays previous screen. DNX9280BT...
POSITION TV (TV mode) Displays the current position. Switching Band It switches between the station of the TV band to receive and video input. ROUTE M Displays Route Option menu. Channel Selection The TV channel to receive is selected. VIEW Switches between 2D and 3D map displays.
[EXT SW] Set the controls for the external devices. (page 73) [Camera] Set the parameters for the Camera. See <Camera Setup> (page 78). End initial setup ⁄ • The settings above can be changed in <Setup Menu> (page 68). DNX9280BT...
Status bar Indicator items Source Display Overview Shown below is a list of indicators displayed on the Tuner "AF" Indicates that the AF search function is ON. Status bar. "AUTO1" Indicates that Seek mode is set to Auto1. "AUTO2" Indicates that Seek mode is set to Auto2. "EON"...
Scots Gaelic Rhaeto-Romance Galician Kirundi Guarani Romanian Gujarati Russian Hausa Kinyarwanda Hebrew Sanskrit Hindi Sindhi Croatian Sangho Hungarian Serbo-Croatian Armenian Singhalese Interlingua Slovak Interlingue Slovenian Inupiak Samoan Indonesian Shona Icelandic Somali Italian Albanian Japanese Serbian Javanese Siswati Georgian Sesotho DNX9280BT...
Help? Troubleshooting Some functions of this unit may be disabled by What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit some settings made on this unit. may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the •...
The disc player is malfunctioning. Remove the USB device. ➡ Eject the disc and try inserting it again. Contact the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues blinking or "Authorization Error" : the disc cannot be ejected. Connection to the iPod has failed.
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: -20 °C – +85 °C Weight : 2.72 kg Specifications subject to change without notice. Although the effective pixels for the liquid crystal panel is given as 99.99% or more, 0.01% of pixels may not light or may light incorrectly. DNX9280BT...
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DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kenwood Corporation is under license.
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Slovensko Par la présente Kenwood déclare que l’appareil DNX9280BT est conforme aux exigences S tem Kenwood izjavlja, da je ta DNX9280BT v skladu z osnovnimi zahtevami in ostalimi essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. ustreznimi predpisi Direktive 1999/5/EC.