Kenwood DDXBH User manual

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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Model DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX415BT/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/DDX315/DDX272 Serial number
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B5A-0214-00 (KN/RN)© 2014 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
DDX672BH
DDX492
DDX415BT
DDX392
MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This HD Radio receiver enables:
DDX372BT
DDX320BT
DDX315
DDX272
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CONTENTS
BEFORE USE............................................................ 2
How to reset your unit.................................................... 3
INITIAL SETTINGS.................................................. 4
BASICS .................................................................... 6
Component names and functions............................. 6
Common operations....................................................... 7
Common screen operations......................................... 9
Selecting theplayback source...................................10
DISCS .................................................................... 11
USB........................................................................ 15
iPod/iPhone ......................................................... 16
APPs...................................................................... 19
Pandora® (Onlyfor DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX392/
DDX372BT/DDX320BT/DDX272)........................ 20
TUNER(Onlyfor DDX415BT/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT/DDX315/DDX272)............................ 22
HD Radio™ tuner
(Onlyfor DDX672BH/DDX492)........................... 24
SiriusXM® Satellite RADIO (Onlyfor DDX672BH/
DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/
DDX272) ............................................................... 27
OTHEREXTERNAL COMPONENTS ...................... 32
Using external audio/video players—AV-IN ........32
Using arear view camera ............................................33
BLUETOOTH (Onlyfor DDX672BH/DDX492/
DDX415BT/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT).... 34
SETTINGS.............................................................. 42
Sound adjustment .........................................................42
Adjustment for video playback.................................43
Changing display design.............................................45
Customizing the<TOP MENU>screen .................46
Customizing thesystem settings .............................46
Setting menu items.......................................................48
REMOTE CONTROLLER........................................ 51
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION ............................ 53
REFERENCES......................................................... 58
Maintenance....................................................................58
More information...........................................................58
Error message list...........................................................61
Troubleshooting.............................................................63
Specifications...................................................................65
How to read this manual:
• Illustrations of DDX672BHare mainlyused for explanation. Thedisplays and panelsshown in this manual
are examples used to provide clear explanations of theoperations. For this reason, they may bedifferent
from theactual displays or panels.
• This manual mainlyexplains operations using thebuttons on themonitor panel and touch panel. For
operations using theremote controller (RC-DV340: supplied onlyfor DDX415BT/DDX315), see page 51.
• < > indicates thevarious screens/menus/operations/settings that appear on thetouch panel.
• [ ] indicates thebuttons on thetouch panel.
• Indication language:English indications are used for thepurpose of explanation. You can select the
indication language from the<Setup> menu. (Page50)
• Updated information (thelatest Instruction Manual, system updates, new functions, etc.) is available
from <http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
BEFORE USE
IMPORTANT
Toensure proper use, please read through this
manual before using this product. It is especially
important that you read and observeWARNINGS
and CAUTIONS in this manual. Please keep the
manual in asafeand accessibleplace for future
reference.
VWARNINGS: (To prevent accidents and
damage)
• DO NOT install any unit or wire any cablein a
location where;
– it may obstruct thesteering wheel and gearshift
lever operations.
– it may obstruct theoperation of safety devices
such as air bags.
– it may obstruct visibility.
• DO NOT operate theunit whiledriving.
If you need to operate theunit whiledriving, be
sure to look around carefully.
• Thedriver must not watch themonitor while
driving.
For DDX415BT/DDX315:
The marking of products using lasers
Thelabel is attached to thechassis/case and says
that thecomponent uses laser beamsthat have
been classified as Class 1. It means that theunit is
utilizing laser beamsthat are of aweaker class. There
is no danger of hazardous radiation outside theunit.
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For DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT/DDX272:
V CAUTION
Use of controlsor adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may resultin
hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal
Regulations, thefollowing are reproductions of labelson,
or inside theproduct relating to laser product safety.
JVCKENWOOD Corporation
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITHDHHS RULES 21CFR
SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATEOF MANUFACTURE.
Location : Top plate
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless themodifications are
expresslyapproved in theinstruction manual. Theuser
couldlose theauthority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with thelimits for aClass B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonableprotection against harmful
interference in aresidential installation.
This equipment may cause harmful interference to
radio communications, if it is not installed and used in
accordance with theinstructions. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
bedetermined byturning theequipment off and on,
theuser is encouraged to try to correct theinterference
byone or more of thefollowing measures:
• Reorient or relocate thereceiving antenna.
• Increase theseparation between theequipment and
receiver.
• Connect theequipment into an outlet on acircuit
different from that to which thereceiver is connected.
• Consultthedealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
For DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT:
IC (Industry Canada) Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of thedevice.
Theterm “IC: ” before thecertification/registration
number onlysignifies that theIndustry Canada
technical specification were met.
CAUTION
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets theFCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines
in Supplement Cto OET65 and RSS-102 of theIC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very
low levelsof RF energy that it deemed to complywithout
maximum permissiveexposure evaluation (MPE). But it is
desirablethat it shouldbeinstalled and operated keeping
theradiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s
body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may onlyoperate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter byIndustry Canada. Toreduce potential
radio interference to other users, theantenna type
and its gain shouldbeso chosen that theequivalent
isotropicallyradiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than
that necessary for successful communication.
• Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID : XQN-BTR60X
• Contains Transmitter Module
IC: 9688A-BTR601
VCautions on the monitor:
• Themonitor builtinto this unit has been
produced with high precision, but it may have
someineffectivedots. This is inevitableand is not
considered defective.
• Do not expose themonitor to direct sunlight.
• Do not operate thetouch panel using aball-point
pen or similar tool with asharp tip.
Touch thebuttons on thetouch panel with your
finger directly(if you are wearing aglove, takeit
off).
• When thetemperature is very coldor very hot...
– Chemical changes occur inside, causing
malfunction.
–Pictures may not appear clearlyor may move
slowly. Pictures may not besynchronized with
thesound or picture quality may decline in such
environments.
For safety...
• Do not raise thevolumelevel too much, as this
will makedriving dangerous byblocking outside
sounds, and may cause hearing loss.
• Stop thecar before performing any complicated
operations.
Temperature inside the car...
If you haveparked thecar for along timein hot or
coldweather, wait until thetemperature in thecar
becomes normal before operating theunit.
❏How to reset your unit
If theunit failsto operate properly, press thereset
button.
DDX672BH
DDX492/DDX415BT/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT/DDX315/DDX272
BEFORE USE
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Initial setup
When you power on theunit for thefirst timeor
reset theunit, theinitial setting screen appears.
• You can also change thesettings on the<Setup>
screen. (Page48)
1DDX672BH
DDX492/DDX415BT/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT/DDX315/DDX272
<Demonstration>
(Page49)
Activate or deactivate the
display demonstration.
<Language>
(Page50)
Select thetextlanguage
used for on-screen
information.
• Set <GUI Language>
to display theoperation
buttons and menu items
in theselected language
([Local]: initially
selected) or English
([English]).
<Angle>*
(Page8)
Adjust thepanel angle.
<AV Input>
(Page49)
Select an external
component connected
to theiPod/Audio Video
input terminal to play.
<R-CAM
Interrupt>
(Page33)
Select [ON]when
connecting therear view
camera.
<Panel Color>
(Page45)
Select thecolor of the
buttons on themonitor
panel.
2Finish theprocedure.
The<TOP MENU>screen is displayed.
* Onlyfor D DX672BH.
Setting the security function
❏Registering the security code (onlyfor
DDX415BT/DDX315)
You can set asecurity code to protect your receiver
system against theft.
1Display the<TOP MENU>screen.
On thesource control screen:
2Display the<System>setting screen.
• Press [ ] repeatedlyto change thepage on
the<System>menu screen.
3Display the<Security Code Set>screen.
• Toclear theregistered security code, perform
steps 1and 2, then press [CLR]in <Security
Code>.
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INITIAL SETTINGS
4Enter afour-digit number (1), then
confirm theentry (2).
• Press [Clear]to delete thelast entry.
• Press [Cancel] to cancel thesetting.
5Repeat step 4to confirm your security
code.
• When theunit is being reset or disconnected from
thebattery, you are required to enter thesecurity
code. Enter thecorrect security code, then press
[Enter].
❏Activating the security function
You can activate thesecurity function to protect
your receiver system against theft.
1Display the<System>setting screen.
On the<TOP MENU>screen:
• Press [ ] repeatedlyto change thepage on
the<System>menu screen.
2
Thesecurity indicator on themonitor panel
flashes when thevehicleignition is off.
To deactivate the security function: Select [OFF]
for <SI>.
Clock settings
1Display the<TOP MENU>screen.
On thesource control screen:
2Display the<Setup>screen.
3Display the<Clock>screen.
4Set theclock time.
<Radio Data
System>
Synchronizes theclock timewith
FMRBDS.
<OFF>Sets theclock manually. (See
below.)
When selecting <OFF>:
Adjust thehour (1), then adjust theminute (2).
• Press [Reset]to set theminute to “00”.
5Finish theprocedure.
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BASICS
Component names and functions
VCaution on the volume setting:
Digital devices produce very littlenoise compared
with other sources. Lower thevolumebefore
playing these digital sources to avoid damaging
thespeakers bysudden increase of theoutput
level.
DDX672BH
1Monitor panel*
2Screen (touch panel)
3Reset button/Power indicator/Security indicator
• Resets theunit. (Page 3)
• Lights up whiletheunit is turned on.
• Flashes when thesecurity function is activated.
(Page 5)
4VolumeK/Jbutton
Adjusts theaudio volume. (Page 7)
5AV/R-CAMbutton
• Displays thecurrent source screen. (Press)
• Thefunction of thebutton when heldvaries
depending on the<AV Key Long Press>
setting. (Page 50)
6AUDbutton
Displays the<Equalizer>screen. (Press)
(Page 42)
7MENU button
• Displays the<TOP MENU>screen. (Press)
(Page 9)
• Turns on thepower. (Press) (Page 7)
• Turns off thepower. (Hold) (Page 7)
8TEL/VOICE button
• Displays the<Hands Free>screen. (Press)
(Page 37)
• Activates voice dialing. (Hold) (Page 39)
9M(Eject) button
• Ejects thedisc (Tilts themonitor panel fully).
(Page 11)
• Opens/closes themonitor panel.
* You can change the color of the buttons on the monitor panel.
(Page 45)
DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/DDX272
DDX492/DDX392/
DDX372BT/
DDX320BT DDX272
DDX415BT/DDX315
DDX415BT DDX315
1Reset button/Power indicator/Security indicator
• Resets theunit. (Page 3)
• Lights up whiletheunit is turned on.
• Flashes when thesecurity function is activated.
(Page 5)
2M(Eject) button
Ejects thedisc. (Page 11)
3Loading slot
4MENU button
• Displays the<TOP MENU>screen. (Press)
(Page 9)
• Turns on thepower. (Press) (Page 7)
• Turns off thepower. (Hold) (Page 7)
5For DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/
DDX272: AV/R-CAMbutton
For DDX415BT/DDX315: AV/V.OFF button
• Displays thecurrent source screen. (Press)
• Thefunction of thebutton when heldvaries
depending on the<AV Key Long Press>
setting. (Page 50)
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6For DDX492/DDX415BT/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT: TEL/VOICE button
• Displays the<Hands Free>screen. (Press)
(Page 37)
• Activates voice dialing. (Hold) (Page 39)
For DDX315/DDX272: AUDbutton
Displays the<Equalizer>screen. (Press)
(Page 42)
7For DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT:
Volume/ATT/AUDIO knob
• Attenuates thesound. (Press) (See thefar right
column.)
• Adjusts theaudio volume. (Turn) (See thefar
rightcolumn.)
• Displays the<Equalizer>screen. (Hold)
(Page 42)
For DDX272: Volume/ATT knob
• Attenuates thesound. (Press) (See thefar right
column.)
• Adjusts theaudio volume. (Turn) (See thefar
rightcolumn.)
For DDX415BT/DDX315: VolumeJ/Kbuttons
Adjusts theaudio volume. (Press) (See thefar
rightcolumn.)
8Monitor panel*
9Screen (touch panel)
* You can change the color of the buttons on the monitor panel.
(Page 45)
Common operations
❏Turning on the power
DDX492/DDX415BT/DDX392/
DDX372BT/DDX320BT/
DDX315/DDX272
DDX672BH
❏Turning off the power
DDX492/DDX415BT/DDX392/
DDX372BT/DDX320BT/
DDX315/DDX272
DDX672BH
(Hold)
(Hold)
❏Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume (00 to 35)
DDX672BH
DDX415BT/DDX315
Press Jto increase, and press Kto decrease.
• Holding thebutton increases/decreases the
volumecontinuously.
DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT/DDX272
Turn to therightto increase, and turn to theleftto
decrease.
To attenuate the sound (onlyfor DDX492/
DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/DDX272)
TheATT indicator lights up.
To cancel the attenuation:Press thesamebutton
again.
BASICS
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BASICS
❏Adjusting the panel angle(onlyfor
DDX672BH)
1Display the<AngleAdjust>screen.
On the<TOP MENU>screen:
• Press [ ] repeatedlyto change thepage on
the<Display>menu screen.
2Select an angle(0 – 6).
• Toset thecurrent position as thepower off
position, select [Memory]for <Off Position>.
❏Putting the unit in standby
1Display all the<TOP MENU>items.
On the<TOP MENU>screen:
2
❏Turning off the screen
• This operation worksonlywhen <AV Key Long
Press>is set to [V-OFF]. (Page50)
DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT/DDX272
DDX415BT/DDX315
DDX672BH
(Hold)
(Hold)
(Hold)
To turn on the screen:Press MENU on the
monitor panel, or touch thedisplay.
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BASICS
Common screen operations
❏Common screen descriptions
You can display other screens any timeto change
thesource, show theinformation, or change the
settings, etc.
Source control screen
Performssource playback operations.
• Theoperation buttons vary depending on the
selected source.
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Common operation buttons:
1Displays the<TOP MENU>screen. (See theright
column.)
• Pressing MENU on themonitor panel also
displays the<TOP MENU>screen.
2Displays/hides short-cut buttons. (Page10)
<TOP MENU> screen
Displays thesource control screen and settings
screen.
• You can arrange theitemsto display on the<TOP
MENU>screen (Page 46)
3
1
2
Common operating buttons:
1Changes theplayback source. (Page 10)
2Displays all playback sources and items.
(Page 10)
3Displays the<Setup>screen. (See below.)
<Setup> screen
Changes thedetailed settings. (Page 48)
1
24
3
Common operating buttons:
1Selects themenu category.
2Displays the<TOP MENU>screen.
3Changes thepage.
4Returns to theprevious screen.
❏Touch screen operations
1
3
2
4
1Displays thevideo control menu whileplaying a
video.
2Displays thesource control screen whileplaying
avideo.
• Theoperation buttons disappear when the
screen is touched or when no operation is
done for about 5 seconds.
3Goes to theprevious chapter/track.*
4Goes to thenextchapter/track.*
* Not available for video from an external component.
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BASICS
Selecting the playback source
On the<TOP MENU>screen:
[DISC]Plays adisc. (Page 11)
[HD Radio]*1Switches to theHD Radio
broadcast. (Page 24)
[TUNER]*2Switches to theconventional radio
broadcast. (Page 22)
[iPod]Plays an iPod/iPhone. (Page 16)
[USB]Plays files on aUSB device.
(Page 15)
[SiriusXM]*3Switches to theSiriusXM® Satellite
Radio broadcast. (Page 27)
[PANDORA]*3Switches to thePandora broadcast.
(Page 20)
[Bluetooth]*4
Plays aBluetooth audio player.
(Page 41)
[APPs]*5
Switches to theApp screen from
theconnected iPod touch/iPhone.
(Page 19)
[TEL]*4
Displays the<Hands Free>screen.
(Page 37)
[AV-IN1]*6
Switches to an external component
connected to theAudio Video
input terminal. (Page 32)
[AV-IN]*3 *5 or [AV-IN2]*5
*6
Switches to an external component
connected to theiPod/Audio Video
input terminal. (Page 32)
*1 Only for DDX672BH/DDX492.
*2Only for DDX415BT/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/DDX315/
DDX272.
*3
Only for DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/
DDX272.
*4
Only for DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX415BT/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT.
*5 Select an appropriate input setting in <AV Input>. (Page 49)
*6 Only for DDX415BT/DDX315.
❏Selecting the playback source on the
<TOP MENU> screen
• You can change theitems(other than [SETUP]) to
display on the<TOP MENU>screen. (Page46)
❏Using short-cut buttons
Whiledisplaying thesource control screen or the
<Setup>screen, you can use theshort-cut buttons
to go to theitemson the<TOP MENU>screen
indicated below.
To display the short-cut buttons
On thesource control screen:
On the<Setup>screen:
To hide the short-cut buttons:Press [ ].
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DISCS
Playing adisc
• If adisc does not haveadisc menu, all trackson
it will beplayed repeatedlyuntil you change the
source or eject thedisc.
• For playabledisc types/filetypes, see page 59.
❏Inserting adisc
Insert adisc with thelabel side facing up.
DDX672BH
DDX492/DDX392/
DDX372BT/
DDX320BT/DDX272
DDX415BT/DDX315
Thesource changes to “DISC”and playback starts.
• TheIN indicator lights up whileadisc is inserted.
• If “ ” appears on thescreen, theunit cannot
accept theoperation you havetried to do.
– In somecases, without showing “ ,”
operations will not beaccepted.
• When playing back amulti-channel encoded
disc, themulti-channel signalsare downmixed
to stereo.
❏Ejecting adisc
DDX672BH
DDX492/DDX415BT/DDX392/
DDX372BT/DDX320BT/DDX315/
DDX272
• When removing adisc, pull it horizontally.
• You can eject adisc when playing another AV
source.
• If theejected disc is not removed within
15 seconds, thedisc is automaticallyinserted
again into theloading slot to protect it from dust.
Closing the monitor panel (onlyfor DDX672BH)
After removing thedisc, press Mon themonitor
panel. Themonitor panel closes.
Playback operations
When theoperation buttons are
not displayed on thescreen, touch
thearea shown on theillustration.
• Tochange settings for video
playback, see page 43.
❏Indications and buttons on the source
control screen
For video playback
54 6
32
1
Playback information
• Theinformation displayed on thescreen differs
depending on thetype of disc/filebeing played
back.
1Media type
2Current playback item information (titleno./
chapter no./folder no./fileno./track no.)
3Playing time
4Playback mode (Page14)
5Filetype
6IN indicator
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DISCS
Operation buttons
• Availablebuttons on thescreen and operations
differ depending on thetype of disc/filebeing
played back.
[MODE] Changes thesettings for disc
playback on the<DISC Mode>
screen. (Page14)
[ ][ ] Selects afolder.
[ ] [ ] Selects playback mode.
(Page14)
[ ] Displays thefolder/track list. (See
thefar rightcolumn.)
[o]Stops playback.
[IW]Starts/pauses playback.
[S] [T]• Selects achapter/track. (Press)
• Reverse/forward search. (Hold)
[O] [N]• Reverse/forward search during
playback.
• Plays back in slow-motion
during pause.
[MENU]Displays the<TOP MENU>screen.
For audio playback
12
876 9
54
3
Playback information
• Theinformation displayed on thescreen differs
depending on thetype of disc/filebeing played
back.
1Media type
2Track/fileinformation
• Pressing [<]scrollsthetextif not all of thetext
is shown.
3Current playback item information (folder no./file
no./track no.)
4Playback status
5Playing time
6Jacket picture (Shown whileplaying if thefilehas
tag data that includes thejacket picture)
7Playback mode (Page14)
8Filetype
9IN indicator
Operation buttons
• Availablebuttons on thescreen and operations
differ depending on thetype of disc/filebeing
played back.
[MODE] Changes thesettings for disc
playback on the<DISC Mode>
screen. (Page14)
[ ][ ] Selects afolder.
[ ][ ] Selects playback mode.
(Page14)
[ ] Displays thefolder/track list. (See
therightcolumn.)
[IW]Starts/pauses playback.
[S] [T]Selects atrack.
[O] [N]Reverse/forward search.
[MENU]Displays the<TOP MENU>screen.
❏Selecting afolder/track on the list
1
2Select thefolder (1), then theitem in the
selected folder (2).
• Repeat theprocedure until you select the
desired track.
• If you want to play all tracksin thefolder,
press [I] on therightof thedesired folder.
• You can change thepage to display more
itemsbypressing [ ]/[ ].
• Press [ ] to return to theroot folder.
• Press [ ] to return to theupper layer.
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DISCS
❏Video menu operations
You can display thevideo menu screen during video
playback.
• Theoperation buttons disappear when thescreen
is touched or when no operation is done for about
5 seconds.
For video playback except VCD
• Availablebuttons on thescreen and operations
differ depending on thetype of disc/filebeing
played back.
[ZOOM]Displays thepicture sizeselecting
screen. (Page44)
[Aspect]Selects theaspect ratio. (Page44)
[Picture
Adjust]
Displays thepicture adjustment
screen. (Page43)
[Audio]Selects theaudio type.
[Subtitle]Selects thesubtitletype.
[Angle]Selects theview angle.
[ MENU]Displays thedisc menu (DVD).
[TMENU]Displays thedisc menu (DVD).
[Highlight]Switches to thedirect disc menu
mode. Touch thetarget item to
select.
• Torestore thescreen, press AVon
themonitor panel.
[CUR] Displays themenu/scene selecting
screen.
• [J] [K] [H] [I]: Selects an item.
–For DivX®: [H] [I] skips back or
forward byabout 5 minutes.
• [Enter]: Confirmstheselection.
• [Return]: Returns to theprevious
screen.
For VCD
[ MENU]Displays thedisc menu.
[Direct]Displays/hides thedirect selecting
buttons. (See below.)
[Audio]Selects theaudio channel (ST: stereo,
L: left, R: right).
[Return]Displays theprevious screen or menu.
[ZOOM]Displays thepicture sizeselecting
screen. (Page44)
[Aspect]Selects theaspect ratio. (Page44)
[Picture
Adjust]
Displays thepicture adjustment
screen. (Page43)
• Todeactivate thePBCfunction, stop playback,
then use thedirect selecting buttons to select a
track number.
To select atrack directlyon aVCD
• When you enter awrong number, press [Direct/
CLR]to delete thelast entry.
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DISCS
❏Selecting playback mode
[ ] Selects Random playback mode.
[ ] Selects Repeat playback mode.
• Availableplayback modes differ depending on the
type of disc/filebeing played back.
• You cannot activate therepeat mode and the
random mode at thesametime.
• Each timeyou press thebutton, theplayback
mode changes. (Thecorresponding indicator
lights up.)
– Availableitemsdiffer depending on thetype of
disc/filebeing played back.
C-REP Repeats current chapter.
T-REP Repeats current title.
REP Repeats current track.
FO-REP Repeats all tracksof the
current folder.
FO-RDM Randomlyplays all tracksof
thecurrent folder, then tracks
of thenextfolder.
RDM Randomlyplays all tracks.
To cancel Repeat/Random playback: Press the
button repeatedlyuntil theindicator disappears.
Settings for disc playback
❏Setting items
• Availableitemsshown on the<DISC Mode>
screen differ depending on thetype of disc/file
being played back.
<Menu
Language>
Select theinitial disc menu language.
(Initial: English) (Page61)
<Audio
Language>
Select theinitial audio language.
(Initial: English) (Page61)
<Subtitle
Language>
Select theinitial subtitlelanguage or
turn subtitles off (Off). (Page61)
• Initial for DDX672BH/DDX492/
DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/
DDX272: Off, for DDX415BT/
DDX315: English
<Down Mix> When playing back amulti-channel
disc, this setting affects thesignals
reproduced through thefront and/or
rear speakers.
• Dolby Surround: Select this to
enjoy multi-channel surround
sound byconnecting an amplifier
compatiblewith DolbySurround.
• Stereo (initial): Normallyselect
this.
<Dynamic
Range
Control>
You can change thedynamic range
whileplaying DolbyDigital software.
• Wide: Select this to enjoy a
powerful sound at alow volume
level with its full dynamic range.
• Normal: Select this to reduce the
dynamic range alittle.
• Dialog (initial): Select this to
reproduce movie dialog more
clearly.
<Screen
Ratio>
Select themonitor type to watch a
wide screen picture on theexternal
monitor.
16:9
(Initial) 4:3LB 4:3PS
<FileType>*Select theplayback filetype when a
disc contains different types of files.
• Audio: Plays back audio files.
• Still Image: Plays back picture files.
• Video: Plays back video files.
• Audio&Video (initial): Plays back
audio files and video files.
* For playable file types, see page 59.
If the disc contains no files of the selected type, the existing files are
played in the following priority: audio, video, then still picture.
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USB
Connecting aUSB device
You can connect aUSB mass storage class device
such as aUSB memory, Digital Audio Player etc. to
theunit.
• For detailsabout connecting USB devices, see
page 56.
• You cannot connect acomputer or portableHDD
to theUSB input terminal.
• For playablefiletypes and notes on using USB
devices, see page 60.
When aUSB device is connected...
Thesource changes to “USB”and playback starts.
• All tracksin theUSB device will beplayed
repeatedlyuntil you change thesource.
To disconnect the USB device safely:
Press [M], then disconnect theUSB device after “No
Device” appears.
Playback operations
When theoperation buttons are
not displayed on thescreen, touch
thearea shown on theillustration.
• Tochange settings for video
playback, see page 43.
❏Indications and buttons on the source
control screen
12
765
4
3
Playback information
• Theinformation displayed on thescreen differs
depending on thetype of filebeing played back.
1Track/fileinformation
• Pressing [<]scrollsthetextif not all of thetext
is shown.
2Current playback item information (folder no./file
no.)
3Playback status
4Playing time
5Jacket picture (Shown whileplaying if thefilehas
tag data that includes thejacket picture)
6Playback mode (See therightcolumn.)
7Filetype
Operation buttons
• Availablebuttons on thescreen and operations
differ depending on thetype of filebeing played
back.
[MODE] Changes thesettings on the<USB
Mode>screen. (Page16)
[M]Disconnects theUSB device safely.
[ ][ ] Selects afolder.
[ ] Selects random playback mode.*1 *2
• FO-RDM: Randomlyplays all
tracksin thefolder.
• RDM: Randomlyplays all tracks.
[ ] Selects repeat playback mode.*1 *2
• REP: Repeats thecurrent track.
• FO-REP: Repeats all tracksin the
current folder.
[ ] Displays thefolder/track list.
(Page16)
[IW]Starts/pauses playback.
[S] [T]Selects atrack.
[O] [N]Reverse/forward search.
[MENU]Displays the<TOP MENU>screen.
*1To cancel random or repeat mode, press the button repeatedly until
the indicator disappears.
*2You cannot activate the repeat mode and the random mode at the
same time.
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USB
❏<USB Mode> settings
Setting <FileType>
[Audio]Plays back audio files.
[Still Image]Plays back picture files.
[Video]Plays back video files.
[Audio&Video]
(Initial)
Plays back audio files and video
files.
• For playablefiles, see page 60. If theUSB device
contains no files of theselected type, theexisting
files are played in thefollowing priority: audio,
video, then still picture.
Setting <Screen Ratio>
Select themonitor type to watch awide screen
picture on theexternal monitor.
[16:9](Initial) [4:3LB][4:3PS]
Setting <Drive Select>
Press [Next]. Switches between internal memory
and thememory source of theconnected device
(such as mobilephone).
❏Selecting afolder/track on the list
1
2Select thefolder (1), then theitem in the
selected folder (2).
• Repeat theprocedure until you select the
desired track.
• If you want to play all tracksin thefolder,
press [I] on therightof thedesired folder.
• You can change thepage to display more
itemsbypressing [ ]/[ ].
• Press [ ] to return to theroot folder.
• Press [ ] to return to theupper layer.
iPod/iPhone
Preparation
❏Connecting iPod/iPhone
• For detailsabout connecting iPod/iPhone, see
page 56.
• For playableiPod/iPhone types, see page 60.
Connect your iPod/iPhone using theappropriate
cableaccording to your purpose.
• To listen to music:USB Audio cablefor iPod/
iPhone
–For iPod/iPhone except for iPod nano (7th
Generation)/iPod touch (5th Generation)/iPhone
5S/iPhone 5C/iPhone 5: KCA-iP102 (optional
accessory)
–For iPod nano (7th Generation)/iPod touch (5th
Generation)/iPhone 5S/iPhone 5C/iPhone 5:
KCA-iP103 (optional accessory)
• To watch video and listen to music:USB Audio
and Video cablefor iPod/iPhone—KCA-iP202
(optional accessory)
–You cannot connect iPod nano (7th Generation)/
iPod touch (5th Generation)/iPhone 5S/iPhone
5C/iPhone 5 with KCA-iP202.
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iPod/iPhone
❏Selecting preference settings for iPod/
iPhone playback
When thesource is “iPod”...
1
2
<Audiobooks>Select thespeed of audio
books.
<Artwork>Shows/hides artwork of iPod.
❏Setting <AV Input> for iPod/iPhone
playback
Select an appropriate input setting for <AV Input>
according to theconnection method of theiPod/
iPhone.
• You can change thesetting onlywhen [STANDBY]
is selected on <TOP MENU>. (Page8)
1Display the<Input>setting screen.
On the<TOP MENU>screen:
2
[AV-IN]*1 /
[AV-IN2]*2
Select this when theiPod/iPhone
is connected using KCA-iP102 or
KCA-iP103 (optional accessory).
[iPod]Select this when theiPod/iPhone
is connected using KCA-iP202
(optional accessory).
*1Only for DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/
DDX272.
*2Only for DDX415BT/DDX315.
Playback operations
When theoperation buttons are
not displayed on thescreen, touch
thearea shown on theillustration.
• Tochange settings for video
playback, see page 43.
❏Indications and buttons on the source
control screen
12
675
4
3
Playback information
1Song/video information
• Pressing [<]scrollsthetextif not all of thetext
is shown.
2Track no./Total track number
3Playback status
4Playing time
5Artwork (Shown if thesong contains Artwork)
• Tochange theArtwork display, see thefar left
column.
6Playback mode (Page18)
7Filetype
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iPod/iPhone
Operation buttons
[MODE] Changes thesettings for iPod/iPhone
playback on the<iPod Mode>
screen. (Page17)
[ ] Selects random playback mode.*1
• RDM: Functions thesameas
ShuffleSongs.
• A-RDM: Functions thesameas
ShuffleAlbums.
[ ] Selects repeat playback mode.
• REP: Functions thesameas Repeat
One.
• ALL REP: Functions thesameas
Repeat All.
[ ] Displays theaudio/video filelist. (See
therightcolumn.)
[IW]Starts/pauses playback.
[S] [T]Selects an audio/video file.*2
[O] [N]Reverse/forward search.
[MENU]Displays the<TOP MENU>screen.
*1To cancel random mode, press the button repeatedly until the
indicator disappears.
*2Resume playback is unavailable for video files.
❏Selecting an audio/video filefrom the
menu
1
2Select themenu ( : audio or : video)
(1), acategory (2), then adesired item
(3).
• Select theitem in theselected layer until a
desired filestarts playing.
• If you want to play all itemsin thelayer, press
[I] on therightof thedesired item.
Audio menu:
Video menu:
• You can change thepage to display more
itemsbypressing [ ]/[ ].
• Press [ ] to return to theroot folder.
• Press [ ] to return to theupper layer.
• Availablecategories differ depending on thetype
of your iPod/iPhone.
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APPs
You can use Apps of theconnected iPod touch/
iPhone on this unit.
• You cannot use Apps with iPod touch (5th
Generation)/iPhone 5S/iPhone 5C/iPhone 5.
Preparation
1Connect iPod touch/iPhone using KCA-
iP202. (Page 56)
2Select [iPod]for <AV Input>. (Page17)
Using an App
When theoperation buttons are not displayed on
thescreen, touch thescreen to show them.
• Tochange settings for video playback, see
page43.
❏Playback operations
1Start theApp on your iPod touch/iPhone.
2Select “APPs” as thesource.
On the<TOP MENU>screen:
❏Operation buttons on the source
control screen
[I]Starts playback.
[W]Pauses playback.
[S] [T]Selects an audio/video file.
[IW]Starts/pauses playback.
[O] [N]Reverse/forward search.
[MENU]Displays the<TOP MENU>screen.
• You can operate somefunctions of theApp on the
touch panel.
• For someapplications such as navigation
applications, theoperation buttons and
information are not shown. You can perform the
operations on thetouch panel, such as scrolling
themap.
– If “ ” appears on thescreen, theunit cannot
accept thetouch operation you havetried to do.
• You can also play back theaudio/video using
iPod/iPhone itself instead of theunit.
❏Switching to the App screen while
listening to another source
• This operation worksonlywhen <AV Key Long
Press>is set to [APPs]. (Page50)
DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT/DDX272
DDX415BT/DDX315
DDX672BH
(Hold)
(Hold)
(Hold)
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Pandora® (Onlyfor DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/DDX320BT/DDX272)
You can stream Pandora from iPod touch/
iPhone via awired connection or from Android or
BlackBerry devices through Bluetooth.
• Install thelatest version of thePandora
application on your iPod touch/iPhone/Android/
BlackBerry.
• Android/BlackBerry devices can onlybeused
with DDX672BH/DDX492/DDX392/DDX372BT/
DDX320BT.
Preparation
Connect thedevice, then start thePandora
application.
For Android/BlackBerry
1Pair theAndroid/BlackBerry device
through Bluetooth. (Page34)
2Select “PANDORA” as thesource.
(Page10)
3Connect theAndroid/BlackBerry device for
using Pandora on the<Bluetooth Setup>
screen. (Page36)
“Connected” appears. Press [OK]to confirm the
operation.
When theconnection is established, the
Pandora application is started and the
“PANDORA”source control screen is displayed.
For iPod touch/iPhone
1Connect theiPod touch/iPhone to the
USB terminal using KCA-iP202, KCA-iP102
or KCA-iP103 (optional accessory).
(Page
56)
2Start thePandora application on the
connected iPod touch/iPhone.
The“PANDORA”source control screen is
displayed.
Playback operations
You can operate Pandora using theremote
controller. Onlyplaying, pausing, and skipping are
available.
❏Indications and buttons on the source
control screen
21 43
Playback information
1Picture data (Shown if availablefrom current
content and when iPod touch/iPhone is
connected via USB)
2Track information
• Pressing [<]scrollsthetextif not all of thetext
is shown.
3Playback status
4Playing time
Operation buttons
[ ] Bookmarkstheartist.
[ ] Bookmarksthecurrent track.
[ ] Adds thecurrent artist to theStation
List.
[ ] Adds thecurrent track to theStation
List.
[ ] Displays thelist selecting screen.
(Page 21)
[ ] Thumbsdown to thecurrent track
and skips to thenexttrack.
[ ] Registers thecurrent track as a
favorite.
[IW]Starts/pauses playback.
[T]Skips thecurrent track.
• Not availablewhen thePandora
skip reaches its limit.
[MENU]Displays the<TOP MENU>screen.
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