Kenwood DNX8160DABS User manual

im391_Ref_E_En_01 (E)© 2016 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
DNX8160DABS
DNX716WDABS
DNX5160DABS
DNX516DABS
DNX5160BTS
DNX3160BT
GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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What Do You Want To Do?
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What Do You Want To Do?
Thank you for purchasing the KENWOOD GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
In this manual, you will learn various convenient functions of the system.
Click the icon of the media you want to play.
With one-click, you can jump to the section of each media!
iPod USB VCD DAB
Spotify
DVD VIDEO
Music CD
Disc Media
BT Audio
Android
Auto
Mirroring
Apple
CarPlay
Radio

Contents
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Before Use 4
#WARNING _______________________ 4
How to Read this Manual 5
Basic Operations 6
Functions of the Buttons
on the Front Panel __________________ 6
Turning on the Unit _________________ 14
How to Play Media __________________ 17
Detaching The Front Panel____________ 21
Operating with the HOME Screen ______ 22
Common Operations ________________ 24
Navigation Operation________________ 26
DVD/Video CD (VCD) 28
DVD/VCD Basic Operation ____________ 28
DVD Disc Menu Operation____________ 31
DVD Setup ________________________ 32
CD/Audio and Visual Files/iPod/
APPS 34
APP/iPod settings___________________ 35
Music/Video Basic Operation__________ 36
Search Operation ___________________ 40
Spotify Operation ___________________ 44
Mirroring Operation _________________ 46
Apple CarPlay Operation _____________ 48
Android Auto™ Operation ____________ 50
Radio 52
Radio Basic Operation _______________ 52
Digital Radio Basic Operation _________ 54
Memory Operation__________________ 56
Selecting Operation _________________ 57
Traffic Information
(FM Tuner and Digital Radio only) ______ 58
Replay (Digital Radio only)____________ 59
Radio Setup _______________________ 60
Digital Radio Setup__________________ 61
Bluetooth Control 64
Registering and Connecting
Bluetooth Unit _____________________ 64
Playing Bluetooth Audio Device _______ 68
Using Hands-Free Unit _______________ 70
Hands-Free Setup ___________________ 74
Setting Up 76
Monitor Screen Setup _______________ 76
Monitor Angle Control _______________ 77
View Camera Control ________________ 77
System Setup ______________________ 78
User Interface Setup_________________ 78
Special Setup ______________________ 81
Security Setup _____________________ 82
Display Setup ______________________ 83
Camera Setup ______________________ 85
Navigation Setup ___________________ 86
AV Setup __________________________ 87
Contents

Contents
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Controlling Audio 88
Speaker/ X’over setup________________ 88
Controlling General Audio ____________ 91
Equalizer Control ___________________ 92
Volume Offset______________________ 93
Zone Control_______________________ 94
Sound Effect _______________________ 95
Listening Position/ DTA ______________ 96
Remote control 100
Battery Installation __________________ 100
Functions of the Remote control Buttons 101
Troubleshooting 104
Problems and Solutions ______________ 104
Error Messages _____________________ 105
Appendix 108
Playable Media and Files _____________ 108
Status Bar Indicator Items ____________ 112
Region Codes in the World____________ 114
DVD Language Codes _______________ 115
Specifications ______________________ 116
About this Unit _____________________ 119

Before Use
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#WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take
the following precautions:
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or
leave any metallic objects (such as coins or
metal tools) inside the unit.
• Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s
display when you are driving for any
extended period.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your KENWOOD dealer.
Precautions on using this unit
• When you purchase optional accessories,
check with your KENWOOD dealer to make
sure that they work with your model and in
your area.
• You can select language to display menus,
audio file tags, etc. See User Interface Setup
(P.78).
• The Radio Data System or Radio Broadcast
Data System feature won’t work where
the service is not supported by any
broadcasting station.
Protecting the monitor
To protect the monitor from damage, do not
operate the monitor using a ball point pen or
similar tool with the sharp tip.
Cleaning the unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the
stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft
dry cloth.
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• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit
may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erase screened print.
Lens fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew or condensation may form
on the lens in the disc player of the unit.
Called lens fogging, this condensation on
the lens may not allow discs to play. In such
a situation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still
does not operate normally after a while,
consult your KENWOOD dealer.
Precautions on handling discs
• Do not touch the recording surface of the
disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a
disc with tape stuck on it.
• Do not use disc type accessories.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull
them out horizontally.
• If the disc center hole or outside rim has
burrs, use the disc only after removing the
burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.
• Discs that are not round cannot be used.
• 8-cm (3 inch) discs cannot be used.
• Discs with coloring on the recording
surface or discs that are dirty cannot be
used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
.
This unit may not correctly play discs which
do not have the mark.
• You cannot play a disc that has not been
finalized. (For the finalization process see
your writing software, and your recorder
instruction manual.)
Before Use

How to Read this Manual
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How to Read this Manual
NOTE
• The screens and panels shown in this
manual are examples used to provide clear
explanations of the operations.
For this reason, they may be different from the
actual screens or panels used, or some display
patterns may be different.
Reference mark
Displayed in blue notes.
With one-click, you can jump to the
article related to the current section.
Screen shot
Shows some screen shots displayed during
operation for reference.
The area or keys to touch are surrounded
with a red frame.
Operation procedure
Explains necessary procedures to
achieve the operation.
< >: Indicates the name of panel
buttons.
[ ]: Indicates the name of touch
keys.
Operation title
Introduces the function.
NOTE
Introduces some tips, notes, etc.
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CD/Audio and Visual Files/iPod/APPS
Search Operation
You can search music or video files by the
following operations.
NOTE
• If you use a remote control, you can jump directly
to the desired track/file with entering the track/
folder/file number, play time, etc. For details, see
Direct search mode (P.101).
List search
You can search tracks, folders, and files
according to hierarchy.
1 Touch [1].
Category List screen appears.
2 Touch [ S].
3 Touch [Category List].
4 Select whether you search by audio
files or video files .
5 Touch the desired category.
6 The list is sorted by selected category.
7 Touch desired item.
Playback starts.

Basic Operations
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Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel
DNX8160DABS
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NOTE
• The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason,
they may be different from the actual panels.
• In this manual, each model name is abbreviated as follows.
DNX8160DABS:
If above icon is showed, read the article applicable to the unit you use.
How to insert an SD Card
1) Press
7
<G> button.
2) Touch [OPEN] to the panel fully opens.
3) Hold the SD card as the illustration in the
right and insert it into the slot until it clicks.
4) Press
7
<G> button.
öTo eject the card:
1) Press
7
<G> button.
2) Touch [OPEN].
3) Push the card until it clicks and then remove your finger from the card. The card
pops up so that you can pull it out with your fingers.
4) Press
7
<G> button.
Basic Operations
Labelled side

Basic Operations
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Number Name Motion
1
s• This indicator flashes when the vehicle ignition is off (P.82).
2
S, R
(Volume)
• Adjusts volume.
The volume will go up until 15 when you keep pressing [ R].
3
NAV • Displays the navigation screen.
4
MENU • Displays the popup menu screen.
• Pressing for 1 second turns the screen off.
5
HOME • Displays the HOME screen (P.22).
• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.
• When the power off, turns the power on.
6
• Displays the APP (CarPlay/ Android Auto/ Mirroring) screen.
• Pressing for 1 second displays the Voice Recognition screen. (P.73)
7
G• Displays the Angle Adjust screen.
–[DISC EJECT]: Ejects the disc.
–[OPEN]: Fully opens the panel to the location of the SD card slot.
• When the panel is opened, pressing closes the panel.
• To forcibly eject the disc, press it for 2 seconds and touch [DISC EJECT]
after the message is displayed.
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Disc insert
slot
• A slot to insert a disc media.
9
SD card slot • A slot to insert an SD card.
• You can play audio/visual file in the card. *
• An SD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the map,
refer to the instruction manual of the navigation system.
* If the map update file remains in the SD card, you cannot play audio/visual file.

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DNX716WDABS
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4
5
6
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2
NOTE
• The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason,
they may be different from the actual panels.
• In this manual, each model name is abbreviated as follows.
DNX716WDABS:
If above icon is showed, read the article applicable to the unit you use.
How to insert an SD Card
1) Press
7
<G> button.
2) Touch [OPEN] to the panel fully opens.
3) Hold the SD card as the illustration in the right and insert it into the slot until it
clicks.
4) Press
7
<G> button.
öTo eject the card:
1) Press
7
<G> button.
2) Touch [OPEN].
3) Push the card until it clicks and then remove your finger from the card. The card
pops up so that you can pull it out with your fingers.
4) Press
7
<G> button.

Basic Operations
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Number Name Motion
1
NAV • Displays the navigation screen.
2
S, R
(Volume)
• Adjusts volume.
The volume will go up until 15 when you keep pressing [ R].
3
HOME • Displays the HOME screen (P.22).
• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.
• When the power off, turns the power on.
4
MENU • Displays the popup menu screen.
• Pressing for 1 second turns the screen off.
5
• Displays the APP (CarPlay/ Android Auto/ Mirroring) screen.
• Pressing for 1 second displays the Voice Recognition screen. (P.73)
6
G• Displays the Angle Adjust screen.
–[DISC EJECT]: Ejects the disc.
–[OPEN]: Fully opens the panel to the location of the SD card slot.
• When the panel is opened, pressing closes the panel.
• To forcibly eject the disc, press it for 2 seconds and touch [DISC EJECT]
after the message is displayed.
7
Disc insert
slot
• A slot to insert a disc media.
8
SD card slot • A slot to insert an SD card.
• You can play audio/visual file in the card. *
• An SD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the map,
refer to the instruction manual of the navigation system.
* If the map update file remains in the SD card, you cannot play audio/visual file.

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DNX5160DABS/DNX5160BTS/DNX3160BT
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NOTE
• The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason,
they may be different from the actual panels.
• In this manual, each model name is abbreviated as follows.
DNX516DABS, DNX5160BTS:
DNX3160BT:
If above icons are showed, read the article applicable to the unit you use.
How to insert a microSD Card
NOTE
• A dummy microSD card is inserted as the slot cover. Remove it before using and keep it in an appropriate place.
1) Hold the microSD card with the label
side facing right and the notched section
down, and insert it into the
8
slot until it
clicks.
öTo eject the card:
Push the card until it clicks and then remove your
finger from the card.
The card pops up so that you can pull it out with
your fingers.

Basic Operations
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Number Name Motion
1
Disc insert
slot
• A slot to insert a disc media.
2
G(Eject) • Ejects the disc.
• To forcibly eject the disc, press it for 2 seconds and touch [Yes] after the
message is displayed.
3
s• This indicator flashes when the vehicle ignition is off (P.82).
4
HOME • Displays the HOME screen (P.22).
• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.
• When the power off, turns the power on.
5
NAV • Displays the navigation screen.
6
• Displays the APP (CarPlay) screen.
• Pressing for 1 second displays the Voice Recognition screen. (P.73)
7
Volume Knob • Turn to adjust the volume.
• Press to display the pop-up menu.
• Pressing for 1 second switches attenuation of the volume on/off.
8
microSD
card slot
• A slot to insert a microSD card.
• You can play audio/visual file in the card. * (Only for DNX5160DABS,
DNX5160BTS)
• A microSD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the
map, refer to the instruction manual of the navigation system.
* If the map update file remains in the microSD card, you cannot play audio/visual file.

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DNX516DABS
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NOTE
• The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason,
they may be different from the actual panels.
• In this manual, each model name is abbreviated as follows.
DNX516DABS:
If above icons are showed, read the article applicable to the unit you use.
How to insert a microSD Card
1) Open the
9
microSD card slot cover as
the illustration in the right.
2) Hold the microSD card with the label
side facing right and the notched section
down, and insert it into the slot until it
clicks.
öTo eject the card:
1) Open the
9
microSD card slot cover as
the illustration in the right.
2) Push the card until it clicks and then
remove your finger from the card.
3) The card pops up so that you can pull it
out with your fingers.
NOTE
• When detaching a part of the front panel, detach it toward the front side as shown in the diagram right. If it is
detached upward, the front panel will be broken.

Basic Operations
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Number Name Motion
1
s• This indicator flashes when the vehicle ignition is off (P.82).
2
Disc insert
slot
• A slot to insert a disc media.
3
G(Eject) • Ejects the disc.
• To forcibly eject the disc, press it for 2 seconds and touch [Yes] after the
message is displayed.
4
HOME • Displays the HOME screen (P.22).
• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.
• When the power off, turns the power on.
5
NAV • Displays the navigation screen.
6
• Displays the APP (CarPlay/ Android Auto) screen.
• Pressing for 1 second displays the Voice Recognition screen. (P.73)
7
MENU • Displays the popup menu screen.
• Pressing for 1 second turns the screen off.
8
Volume Knob • Turning adjusts volume up or down.
• Pressing switches attenuation of the volume on/off.
9
microSD
card slot
• A slot to insert a microSD card.
• You can play audio/visual file in the card. *
• A microSD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the
map, refer to the instruction manual of the navigation system.
10
TEL • Displays the Hands Free screen. (P.70)
11
USB • Switches to the USB sources. (P.37)
12
DISC • Switches to the disc media sources. (P.28)
13
DAB • Switches to the DAB sources. (P.54)
14
Release key • Detaches the part of front panel.
* If the map update file remains in the microSD card, you cannot play audio/visual file.

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Turning on the Unit
The method of turning on is different depending on the model.
Press the <HOME> button.
DNX8160DABS
DNX716WDABS
DNX5160DABS/ DNX5160BTS/ DNX3160BT
DNX516DABS
The unit is turned on.
●To turn off the unit:
Press the <HOME> button for 1 second.
If it is your first time turning the unit on after installation, it will be necessary to perform
Initial setup (P.15).
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Initial setup
Perform this setup when you use this unit first time.
Set each item as follows.
Locale
Select the country for the navigation system.
The language, the distance unit, and the gasoline unit are set.
1Touch [Locale].
2Select the desired country.
Language
Select the language used for the control screen and setting items. Default is “British English(en)”.
1Touch [Language].
2Touch [Language Select].
3Select the desired language.
4Touch [ ].
For detailed operation, see User Interface Setup (P.78).
Colour
Set the screen and button illumination color. You can select whether to allow color scan operation or
select a fixed color for operation.
1Touch [Colour].
2Touch [Panel Colour].
3Select the desired color.
4Touch [ ] twice.
For detailed operation, see Display Setup (P.83).
Camera
Set the parameters for the camera.
1Touch [Camera].
2Set each item and touch [ ].
For detailed operation, see Camera Setup (P.85).
DEMO
Set the demonstration mode. Default is “ON”.
1Touch [DEMO] and set ON or OFF.
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Touch [Finish].
NOTE
• These settings can be set from the SETUP menu. See Setting Up (P.76).
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How to Play Media
Music CD and disc media
Press the <G> button.
Touch [DISC EJECT].
The panel opens.
Insert the disc into the slot.
The panel closes automatically.
The unit loads the disc and playback
starts.
●To eject the disc:
Press the <G> button.
Touch [DISC EJECT].
When removing a disc, pull it horizontally.
Press the <G> button.
Insert the disc into the slot.
The unit loads the disc and playback
starts.
●To eject the disc:
Press the <G> button.
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USB device
Connect the USB device with the
USB cable.
Press the <HOME> button.
Touch [USB]. (P.22)
●To disconnect the device:
Press the <HOME> button.
Touch a source other than [USB].
Detach the USB device.
iPod
Connect the iPod.
Press the <HOME> button.
Touch [iPod]. (P.22)
NOTE
• For the details of the necessary cable and adapter
to connect with iPod/iPhone, refer to CD/Audio
and Visual Files/iPod/APPS (P.34).
●To disconnect the iPod/iPhone
connected with the cable:
Detach the iPod/iPhone.
SD card
Press the <G> button.
Touch [OPEN] to the panel fully
opens.
Insert the SD card into the slot
until it clicks.
Press the <G> button.
Press the <HOME> button.
Touch [SD]. (P.22)
●To remove:
Press the <G> button.
Touch [OPEN] to the panel fully
opens.
Push the SD card until it clicks and
then remove your finger from the
card. The card pops up so that you
can pull it out with your fingers.
Press the <G> button.
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Insert the microSD card into the
slot until it clicks.
Press the <HOME> button.
Touch [SD]. (P.22)
●To remove:
Push the microSD card until it clicks and
then remove your finger from the card. The
card pops up so that you can pull it out
with your fingers.
NOTE
• A dummy microSD card is inserted as the slot
cover. Remove it before using and keep it in an
appropriate place.
HDMI/ MHL source
You can display the screen of smartphones
connected via the HDMI/MHL input terminal.
Press the <HOME> button.
Touch [ ].
Touch [HDMI/ MHL]. (P.22)
Start an application or playback
on your smartphone.
●About Wireless Display Adapter:
This unit is compatible with Wireless
Display Adapter. Connecting a Wireless
Display Adapter (KCA-WL100:optional
accessory) to the HDMI/MHL input
terminal enables you to enjoy listening
to music, watching videos, or viewing
pictures over a wireless connection.
NOTE
• For details about Wireless Display Adapter
settings, etc., refer to the instructions supplied
with the Wireless Display Adapter.
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