Kenwood DDX418BT User manual

DDX418BT (Region 3 – DVD Region Code 3 Area)
DDX418BTM (Region 2 – DVD Region Code 2 Area)
DDX4018BT (Region 4 – DVD Region Code 4 Area)
MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B5A-2144-00 (MN/M2N/XN/A9N)
ENGLISH
© 2017 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
This instruction manual is used to describe models listed above. Model availability and features (functions)
may differ depending on the country and sales area.
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ENGLISHi
Important NoticeImportant Notice
To ensure proper use, please read through this
manual before using this product. It is especially
important that you read and observe WARNINGS
and CAUTIONS in this manual.
Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible
place for future reference.
WARNINGS
To prevent accidents and damages
• DO NOT install any unit or wire any cable in a
location where;
–it may obstruct the steering wheel and gearshift
lever operations.
–it may obstruct the operation of safety devices such
as air bags.
–it may obstruct visibility.
• DO NOT raise the volume level too much, as this will
make driving dangerous by blocking outside sounds,
and may cause hearing loss.
• DO NOT operate the unit while driving. If you need
to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look
around carefully.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.
• The driver must not watch the monitor while driving.
CAUTIONS
To care for the unit
• If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or
cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car
becomes normal before operating the unit.
To care for the monitor
• The monitor built into this unit has been produced
with high precision, but it may have some ineffective
dots. This is inevitable and is not considered
defective.
• Do not expose the monitor to direct sunlight.
• Do not operate the touch panel using a ball-point
pen or similar tool with a sharp tip.
Touch the keys on the touch panel with your finger
directly (if you are wearing a glove, take it off).
• When the temperature is very cold or very hot...
–Chemical changes occur inside, causing
malfunction.
–Pictures may not appear clearly or may move
slowly. Pictures may not be synchronized with
the sound or picture quality may decline in such
environments.
On the volume setting
• Digital devices produce very little noise compared
with other sources. Lower the volume before playing
these digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers
by sudden increase of the output level.
The marking of products using lasers
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says
that the component uses laser beams that have been
classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing
laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no
danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
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ENGLISH ii
Important NoticeImportant Notice
For Turkey
Bu ürün 28300 sayılı Resmi Gazete’de yayımlanan Atik
Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eşyalarin Kontrolü Yönetmeliğe
uygun olarak üretilmiştir.
Eski Elektrik ve Elektronik Ekipmanların İmha
Edilmesi Hakkında Bilgi (ayrı atık toplama
sistemlerini kullanan ülkeleri için uygulanabilir)
Sembollü (üzerinde çarpı işareti olan
çöp kutusu) ürünler ev atıkları olarak
atılamaz. Eski elektrik ve elektronik
ekipmanlar, bu ürünleri ve ürün atıklarını
geri dönüştürebilecek bir tesiste
değerlendirilmelidir. Yaşadığınız bölgeye
en yakın geri dönüşüm tesisinin yerini
öğrenmek için yerel makamlara müracaat
edin. Uygun geri dönüşüm ve atık
imha yöntemi sağlığımız ve çevremiz
üzerindeki zararlı etkileri önlerken
kaynakların korunmasına da yardımcı
olacaktır.
For DDX418BTM:
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the
RE Directive 2014/53/EU
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Manufacturer:
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi,
Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan
EU Representative:
JVCKENWOOD Europe B.V.
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN,
THE NETHERLANDS
English
Hereby, JVCKENWOOD declares that the radio
equipment “DDX418BTM” is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/eudoc/
Turkish
Burada, JVCKENWOOD “DDX418BTM” radyo
ekipmanının 2014/53/AB Direktifine uygun olduğunu
bildirir.
AB uyumluluk deklarasyonunun tam metni aşağıdaki
internet adresinde mevcuttur.
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/eudoc/
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About this manual
The displays 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 displays or panels.
Illustrations of DDX418BT are mainly used for
explanation.
This manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons on the monitor panel and keys on the
touch panel. For operations using the remote
controller, see page39.
< > indicates the various screens/menus/
operations/settings that appear on the touch
panel.
[ ] indicates the keys on the touch panel.
Indication language: English indications are used
for the purpose of explanation. You can select the
indication language from the <Setup> menu.
(Page31)
ContentsContents
Component Names and Operations...............3
Basic Operations.................................................4
How to reset your unit....................................................4
Turning on the power.....................................................4
Turning off the power.....................................................4
Putting the unit in standby..........................................4
Turning off the screen.....................................................4
Adjusting the volume .....................................................4
Mute/attenuating the sound......................................4
Getting Started ...................................................5
Initial settings........................................................................5
Setting the security function......................................5
Clock settings .......................................................................6
Various Screens and Operations .....................7
Home screen.........................................................................7
Source control screen .....................................................8
List/setting screen.............................................................9
Disc......................................................................10
Video...................................................................11
USB......................................................................13
Android...............................................................15
iPod/iPhone.......................................................16
Radio...................................................................17
Pandora® ............................................................20
Spotify ................................................................22
Other External Components ..........................24
AV-IN ....................................................................................... 24
Using camera.....................................................................24
Using an external navigation unit ........................25
Bluetooth® .........................................................25
Information.........................................................................25
Preparation..........................................................................25
Connection.........................................................................26
Bluetooth mobile phone............................................27
Bluetooth audio player................................................29
KENWOOD Music Mix............................................... 29
Bluetooth settings.......................................................... 30
Settings ..............................................................31
Audio settings...................................................................31
Display settings ................................................................ 34
Input settings.....................................................................36
System settings................................................................ 37
Remote Controller............................................39
Preparation..........................................................................40
Basic operations for RC-DV340 (supplied).......40
Basic operations for KNA-RCDV331
(optionally purchased)................................................. 41
KENWOOD Remote APP .........................................43
Installation and Connection...........................44
Before installation...........................................................44
Installing the unit............................................................45
Installing the trim plate............................................... 45
Connecting external components.......................45
Wiring connection..........................................................46
References .........................................................47
Maintenance...................................................................... 47
More information............................................................ 47
Troubleshooting...............................................50
Specifications....................................................53
Trademarks and licenses ............................................56
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Component Names and OperationsComponent Names and Operations
DDX4018BT
1Reset button/Power indicator/Security indicator
• Resets the unit.
• Lights up while the unit is turned on.
• Flashes when the security function is activated.
2Mbutton
3Loading slot
4Screen (touch panel)
5Monitor panel
6HOME button
• (Press): Turns on the power.
• (Hold): Turns off the power.
• HOME (Press): Displays the Home screen while
the power is on.
7CAM/DISP OFF button
• CAM (Press): Displays the picture from the
connected camera.
• DISP OFF (Hold): Turns off the screen.
8TEL/VOICE button
• TEL (Press): Displays the phone control screen.
• VOICE (Hold): Activates voice dialing.
9Volume/MENU/ATT knob
• Volume (Turn): Adjusts the audio volume.
• MENU (Press): Pops up the short-cut menu.
• ATT (Hold): Attenuates the sound.
DDX418BT/DDX418BTM
1Reset button/Power indicator/Security indicator
• Resets the unit.
• Lights up while the unit is turned on.
• Flashes when the security function is activated.
2Mbutton
3Loading slot
4Screen (touch panel)
5Monitor panel
6HOME button
• (Press): Turns on the power.
• (Hold): Turns off the power.
• HOME (Press): Displays the Home screen while
the power is on.
7MENU/CAMERA button
• MENU (Press): Pops up the short-cut menu.
• CAMERA (Hold): Displays the picture from the
connected camera.
8MUTE/VOICE button
• MUTE (Press): Mutes the sound.
• VOICE (Hold): Activates voice dialing.
9Volume J/Kbuttons
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2 Put the unit in standby.
On the source/option selection screen, touch as
follows:
Turning off the screen
On the pop-up short-cut menu
1 Display the pop-up short-cut menu.
DDX4018BTDDX418BT/
DDX418BTM
2 On the pop-up short-cut menu, touch as
follows:
To turn on the screen: Touch the screen.
On the monitor panel (Only for DDX4018BT)
(Hold)
To turn on the screen: Press and hold DISP OFF on
the monitor panel or touch the screen.
Basic OperationsBasic Operations
How to reset your unit
If the unit fails to operate properly, press the reset
button.
Turning on the power
Turning off the power
(Hold)
Putting the unit in standby
1 Display the source/option selection
screen.
On the Home screen, touch as follows:
Adjusting the volume
DDX418BT/DDX418BTM
You can adjust the volume (00 to 35) by pressing Jto
increase and pressing Kto decrease.
• Holding Jincreases the volume continuously to
level 15.
DDX4018BT
You can adjust the volume (00 to 35) by turning
the knob to the right to increase and to the left to
decrease.
Mute/attenuating the sound
DDX418BT/
DDX418BTM
(Hold)
DDX4018BT
MUTE or ATT indicator lights up.
To cancel: Press the same button again.
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Initial settings
When you power on the unit for the first time or reset
the unit, the <Initial Setup> screen appears.
Perform the initial settings.
E.g. Initial settings screen for DDX418BT
Once completed, Home screen appears.
<Demonstration>
• ON (Initial): Activates the display demonstration.
• OFF: Deactivates the display demonstration.
Getting StartedGetting Started
<Language>
Select the text language used for on-screen
information.
• English (Initial)/Español/Français/Deutsch/
Italiano/Nederlands/Ελληνικά/Português/Türkçe/
Čeština/Polski/Magyar/Руccĸий/ / /
/ / / /Bahasa
Malaysia/Bahasa Indonesia/
–For external monitors, only English/Spanish/
French/German/Italian/Dutch/Russian/Portuguese
are available. If another language has been
selected, the text language for external monitors
will be set to English.
• GUI Language (Local (the language selected
above)/English (Initial)): Selects the language used
for displaying operation keys and menu items.
“Please Power Off” appears when the setting is
changed. Turn off the power, then turn on to enable
the change.
<Front Camera> (Page36)
Make the settings to display the picture from the
connected front view camera.
<Rear Camera> (Page36)
Make the settings to display the picture from the
connected rear view camera.
<User Customize> (Page34)
Change the display design.
<Viewing Angle>
Select the viewing angle in relation to the monitor
panel to make the panel easier to see.
• Under 0° (Initial)/5°/10°/15°/20°
Setting the security function
Registering a security code
1 Display the Home screen.
2 Display the <Security Code Set> screen.
On the Home screen, touch as follows:
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows:
[System] <Security Code> : [Set]
3 Enter a four-digit number (1), then
confirm the entry (2).
• To delete the last entry, touch [Clear].
• To cancel the setting, touch [Cancel].
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Clock settings
1 Display the Home screen.
2 Display the <Clock> screen.
On the Home screen, touch as follows:
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows:
[System] <Clock> : [Enter]
• You can also display the <Clock> screen by
touching the clock area on the Home screen.
3 Set the clock time.
E.g. Clock settings screen for DDX418BT
Getting StartedGetting Started
4 Repeat step 3 to confirm your security
code.
Now, your security code is registered.
To clear the registered security code: Touch [CLR]
for <Security Code> in step 2.
Then, enter the current security code to clear and
touch [Enter].
• When the unit has been reset or disconnected from
the battery, you are required to enter the security
code. Enter the correct security code, then touch
[Enter].
Activating the security function
You can activate the security function to protect your
receiver system against theft.
1 Display the <Setup> setting screen.
On the Home screen, touch as follows:
2 Activate the security function.
On the <Setup> setting screen, touch as follows:
[System] <SI>: [ON]
The security function is activated.
The security indicator on the monitor panel flashes
when the vehicle ignition is off.
To deactivate the security function: Touch [OFF] in
step 2.
<Synchronize>
• NAV*: Synchronizes the clock time with the
connected navigation unit.
• Radio Data System: Synchronizes the clock time
with FM Radio Data System.
• OFF: Sets the clock manually. Touch [J]/[K]to
adjust the hour, then minute.
–Touching [Reset] will set the minute to “00”.
* Appears only when a navigation unit is connected.
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Various Screens and OperationsVarious Screens and Operations
You can display or change to other screens at any time
to show information, change the AV source, change
the settings, etc.
Home screen
When you turn on the power for the first time, the
Home screen appears.
• You can customize the Home screen. (Page35)
• To display the Home screen from other screens, press
HOME.
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
1Displays all playback sources and options.
2Displays the <Setup> screen.
3Displays the current playing source control screen.
4Displays the <Clock> screen.
5Selects or changes the playback source.
Available playback sources and options
Touch 1to display the source/option selection screen.
E.g. Source/option selection screen for DDX418BT
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
[NAV]*1 Displays the navigation screen
when a navigation unit is
connected.
[DISC] Plays a disc.
[USB] Plays files on a USB device.
[BT Audio] Plays a Bluetooth audio player.
[TEL] Displays the phone control screen.
[AV-IN] Switches to an external component
connected to the AV-IN input
terminal.
[STANDBY] Puts the unit in standby.
[Spotify] Switches to the Spotify application.
[Pandora]*2 Switches to the Pandora broadcast.
[Android™] Plays an Android device.
[iPod] Plays an iPod/iPhone.
[Radio] Switches to the radio broadcast.
To change the page: Touch [ ]/[ ]. Current page is
shown by the page indication on the top of the screen.
To return to the Home screen: Touch [ ] on the
source/option selection screen.
*1 Selectable only when a navigation unit is connected.
*2 Only for DDX4018BT.
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Various Screens and OperationsVarious Screens and Operations
Source control screen
You can perform the playback operation from the
source control screen during playback.
• The operation keys and information displayed vary
depending on the selected source/disc type/file type
being played.
• If the operation keys are not displayed on the screen,
touch the screen to show them.
E.g. Common audio playback source screen for
DDX418BT
1Displays/hides short-cut source selection keys.
2Playback source or media type
3Picture/artwork (shown if the file contains the
information)
4Short-cut source selection keys
• Touching [ ] on 1to display the keys, or [ ]
to hide them.
5Clock display
6Track/file/song/video information
• Touching [<] scrolls the text if not all of the text
is shown.
7Displays/hides other available operation keys*
8Operation keys*
9IN indicator (lights up while a disc is inserted)
pPlaying time/playback status
qPlayback mode indicator (Repeat/Random)
wFile type indicator
eCurrent playback item information
(folder no./file no./track no./total track no./playback
file type)
* See the following “Common operation keys on source control
screen”.
Common operation keys on source control screen
• The appearance of the operation keys may differ,
however the similar operation keys have the same
operations.
• Available operation keys differ depends on the
selected source or connected device.
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
7
[ ] Displays other available operation keys
besides those shown on 8.
• To hide the window, touch [ ].
[ ][ ] Selects a folder.
[ ] Selects repeat playback mode.*
[o]Stops playback.
[MODE] Displays the setting screen of the current
playback source.
8
[ ] Displays the <Equalizer> screen.
[ ] Displays the folder list/track list/audio
menu/video menu.
[S]/[T]• (Touch) Selects an item (chapter/
folder/track/audio file/video file).
• (Hold) Reverses/forwards search.
• (Hold) Plays in slow-motion while
paused for video playback.
[IW]Starts/pauses playback.
[ ] Selects random playback mode.*
* About playback mode:
–Available playback mode differs depending on the source, disc
type, connected device, etc.
–You cannot activate repeat playback mode and random
playback mode at the same time.
–To cancel the playback mode, touch repeatedly until the
indicator disappears.
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Various Screens and OperationsVarious Screens and Operations
Using the pop-up short-cut menu
While displaying the source control screen, you can
jump to another screen by touching the operation
keys on the pop-up short-cut menu.
1 Display the pop-up short-cut menu.
DDX4018BTDDX418BT/
DDX418BTM
2 Select an item to jump to by touching as
follows.
[TEL] Displays the phone control screen.
[Screen
Adjustment]
Displays the picture adjustment
screen.
[Display OFF] Turns off the screen.
[Camera] Displays the picture from the
connected camera.
[SETUP] Displays the <Setup> screen.
[Current
Source]
Displays the current source
control screen.
To close the pop-up menu: Touch the screen
anywhere other than the pop-up short-cut menu.
Using touch screen operation during
playback
Touching the areas performs the following actions:
1Displays the video control menu while playing a
video.
2While playing a video: Displays the source control
screen.
While playing an audio file: Displays the playback
operation keys.
3Goes to the previous chapter/track.*
4Goes to the next chapter/track.*
* Not available for video from an external component (AV-IN).
List/setting screen
Below are the common operation keys which appear
on the list/setting screen.
• The appearance of the operation keys may differ,
however the similar operation keys have the same
operations.
• Available operation keys differ depends on the
setting screens. Not all these operation keys are
shown on every screen.
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
1Enters alphabet search* to list the items in
alphabetical order. When a keypad appears, touch
the first letter you want to search for.
2Returns to the root folder.
3Returns to the upper layer.
4Closes the current screen.
5Exits from the current screen or returns to the
previous screen.
6Changes the page to display more items.
* Alphabet search is not available when the playlist is selected.
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DiscDisc
• If a disc does not have a disc menu, all tracks on it will
be played repeatedly until you change the source or
eject the disc.
• For playable disc types, file types and other
information, see pages47 and 48.
• If “ ” appears on the screen, the unit cannot accept
the operation you have tried to do.
–In some cases, without showing “ ”, operations
will not be accepted.
• When playing back a multi-channel encoded disc,
the multi-channel signals are downmixed.
Inserting a disc
Label side up
E.g. Inserting a disc for DDX418BT
The source changes to “DISC” and playback starts.
• The IN indicator lights up while a disc is inserted.
Selecting a folder/track on the list
1 Display the folder/track list.
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
2 Select the folder (1), then the item (2) in
the selected folder.
Select an item in each layer until you reach and
select the desired file.
Settings for disc playback
• Available items shown on the <DISC Mode> screen
differ depending on the type of disc/file being
played back.
1 Display the <DISC Mode> screen.
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
Ejecting a disc
• When removing a disc, pull it out horizontally.
• You can eject a disc while playing another AV source.
• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,
the disc is automatically inserted again into the
loading slot to protect it from dust.
Playback operations
Audio playback information and key
operation
• For playback information, see “Source control screen”
on page8.
• For key operations on the touch panel, see “Common
operation keys on source control screen” on page8.
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DiscDisc
2 Make the settings.
<Menu language>*1
Select the initial disc menu language. (Initial:
English)
<Subtitle language>*1
Select the initial subtitle language or turn subtitles
off (Off). (Initial: English)
<Audio language>*1
Select the initial audio language. (Initial: English)
<Dynamic Range Control>
You can change the dynamic range while playing
Dolby Audio encoded discs.
• Wide: Reproduces powerful sound at a low
volume level with its full dynamic range.
• Normal: Reduces the dynamic range a little.
• Dialog (Initial): Reproduces movie dialog more
clearly.
<Down Mix>
When playing back a multi-channel disc, this
setting affects the signals reproduced through the
front and/or rear speakers.
• Dolby Surround: Reproduces multi-channel
surround sound by connecting an amplifier
compatible with Dolby Surround.
• Stereo (Initial): Reproduces stereo playback
sound.
<Screen Ratio>
Select the monitor type to watch a wide screen
picture on the external monitor.
16:9 (Initial) 4:3 LB 4:3 PS
<File Type>*2
Select the playback file type when a disc contains
different types of files.
• Audio: Plays back audio files.
• Still image: Plays back still picture files.
• Video: Plays back video files.
• Audio&Video (Initial): Plays back audio files and
video files.
*1 For list of language codes, see page48.
*2 For playable file types, see page47.
If the disc contains no files of the selected type, the existing
files are played in the following priority: audio, video, then still
picture. You can change these settings only while playback is
stopped.
VideoVideo
Playback operations
Video playback information on the source
control screen
E.g. Video playback source control screen for
DDX418BT
1Media type
2Playback status
3Current playback item information
(title no./chapter no./folder no./file no./track no.)
4Playing time
5IN indicator (lights up while a disc is inserted)
6Playback mode indicator (Repeat/Random)
7File type indicator
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Video menu control operations
You can display the video menu control during video
playback.
• Available operation keys differ depend on the
selected disc type and file type.
Video playback except VCD
E.g. Video menu control screen for DDX418BT
VideoVideo
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
1
[ZOOM]*1 Displays the picture size selection
screen.
1Touch [ Zoom] to change the
magnification level of the picture
(Zoom1, Zoom2, Zoom3, Full:
Initial).
2Touch [J] [K] [H] [I]to move the
zooming frame.
[Aspect] Displays the aspect ratio selection
screen.
Touch [ Aspect] to select the aspect
ratio.
<Full>*2: For 16:9 original pictures
4:3 signal 16:9 signal
<Just>: For viewing 4:3 pictures
naturally on the wide screen
4:3 signal 16:9 signal
<Normal>*2: For 4:3 original pictures
4:3 signal 16:9 signal
<Auto>: For “DISC” source and
“USB” source only: The aspect ratio is
automatically selected to match the
incoming signals.
[Picture
Adjust]
Displays the picture adjustment screen.
1Touch [DIM ON] or [DIM OFF] to
turn on or off the dimmer.
2Touch [+]/[–] to adjust the other
items.
• <Bright>: Adjusts the brightness
(−15 to +15).
• <Contrast>: Adjusts the contrast
(−10 to +10).
• <Black>: Adjusts the blackness
(−10 to +10).
• <Color>: Adjusts the color
(−10 to +10).
• <Tint>: Adjusts the tint (−10 to +10).
• <Sharpness>: Adjusts the sharpness
(−2 to +2).
[Audio] Selects the audio type.
[Subtitle] Selects the subtitle type.
[Angle] Selects the view angle.
*1 When [Aspect] is set to <Just> or <Auto>, the picture is
zoomed with the aspect ratio of the <Full> setting.
This feature may not be used for some video sources.
*2 While DivX is played back with <Screen Ratio> set to [16:9]
(Page11 for discs/Page14 for USB), the aspect ratio may not be
set correctly.
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VideoVideo
2
[ MENU] Displays the disc menu (DVD).
[T MENU] Displays the disc menu (DVD).
[Highlight] Switches to the direct disc menu mode.
Touch the target item to select.
[CUR] Displays the menu/scene selection
screen.
• [J] [K] [H] [I]: Selects an item.
• [Enter]: Confirms the selection.
• [Return]: Returns to the previous
screen.
Video playback for VCD
E.g. Video menu control screen for DDX418BT
USBUSB
You can connect a USB mass storage class device such
as a USB memory, digital audio player, etc. to the unit.
• For playable file types and other information, see
pages47 and49.
• You cannot connect a PC or portable HDD to the
USB input terminal.
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
Connecting a USB device
Rear panel
USB device* (commercially available)
The source changes to “USB” and playback starts.
• All tracks in the USB device will be played repeatedly
until you change the source or disconnect the USB
device.
* Use CA-U1EX for extending the cable if necessary. (Max 500mA,
5V)
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
1
[ZOOM]
Refer to “Video playback except VCD”
on page12.
[Aspect]
[Picture
Adjust]
2
[ MENU] Displays the disc menu.
[Audio] Selects the audio channel
(ST: stereo, L: left, R: right).
[Direct]* Displays or hides the direct selection
buttons.
1Touch [DIR/CLR] to select a track
directly on a VCD.
2Touch the numbers ([0], [1] to [9])
to select the desired track.
3Touch [Enter] to confirm.
To delete the last entry, touch [DIR/
CLR].
[Return] Displays the previous screen or menu.
* You need to stop playback to deactivate the PBC function when
playing a VCD with PBC activated.
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Playback operations
Playback information and key operation
• For playback information, see “Source control screen”
on page8.
• For key operations on the touch panel, see “Common
operation keys on source control screen” on page8.
Selecting the file type to play
You can specify the file type to play.
E.g. USB source control screen for DDX418BT
Select the file type as follows:
[Audio] Plays back audio files.
[Video] Plays back video files.
[Photo] Plays back still picture files.
If the USB contains no files of the selected type, the
existing files are played in the following priority: audio,
video, then still picture. You can change these settings
only while playback is stopped.
USBUSB
Selecting a folder/track on the list
1 Display the folder/track list.
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
2 Select the folder (1), then the item (2) in
the selected folder.
Select an item in each layer until you reach and
select the desired file.
Settings for USB playback
1 Display the <USB Mode> screen.
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
2 Make the settings.
<Screen Ratio>
Select the monitor type to watch a wide screen
picture on the external monitor.
16:9 (Initial) 4:3 LB 4:3 PS
<Drive Select>
• Next: Switch between internal memory and the
memory source of the connected device (such as
a mobile phone).
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AndroidAndroid
This unit supports the Android™ application,
KENWOOD Music Play. When you use KENWOOD
Music Play via this unit, you can search for audio files
by genre, artist, album, playlist and song.
• For more information about KENWOOD Music Play,
visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
Preparation
Installing KENWOOD Music Play
Install the Android™ application, KENWOOD Music Play,
on your Android device beforehand.
• When a compatible Android device is connected,
“Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY
APP” is shown on the Android device. Follow the
instructions to install the application.
• You can also install the latest version of KENWOOD
Music Play on your Android device before
connecting.
Connecting an Android device
This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above.
• Some Android devices (with OS 4.1 and above) may
not fully support Android Open Accessory (AOA) 2.0.
• If the Android device supports both mass storage
class device and AOA 2.0, this unit always plays back
via AOA 2.0 as priority.
Rear panel
Android (commercially available)
USB cable (commercially available)
Start playback
1 Turn on KENWOOD Music Play on your
Android device.
2 Select “Android” as the source.
Playback operations
Playback information and key operation
• For playback information, see “Source control screen”
on page8.
• For key operations on the touch panel, see “Common
operation keys on source control screen” on page8.
Selecting a track from the menu
1 Display the audio menu.
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
2 Select a category (1), then select a
desired item (2).
Select an item in each layer until you reach and
select the desired file.
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AndroidAndroid iPod/iPhoneiPod/iPhone
Connecting an iPod/iPhone
• For playable iPod/iPhone types and other
information, see page50.
• You cannot watch video.
Wired connection
Rear panel
iPod/iPhone
Lightning model
(commercially available)
iPod/iPhone 30-pin
connector model
(commercially available)
USB Audio cable
for iPod/iPhone:
KCA-iP103 (optional
accessory)
USB Audio cable
for iPod/iPhone:
KCA-iP102 (optional
accessory)
Settings for Android playback
1 Display the <Android MODE> screen.
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
2 Make the settings.
<Artwork>
• ON (Initial): Shows the artworks of the playing
files.
• OFF: Hides the artworks of the playing files.
<Android Setup>
• BROWSE MODE (Initial): Controls from the unit
(using the KENWOOD Music Play application).
• HAND MODE: Controls other media player
applications from the Android device (without
using the KENWOOD Music Play application).
–You can play/pause or skip files from the unit.
Bluetooth connection
Pair the iPod/iPhone with this unit via Bluetooth.
(Page26)
Selecting the playback device via the
connection method
See <Smartphone Setup> on page 37 for more
information.
Playback operations
Playback information and key operation
• For playback information, see “Source control screen”
on page8.
• For key operations on the touch panel, see “Common
operation keys on source control screen” on page8.
Additional keys operations. Touching the operation
keys performs the following actions:
[ ] Switches the device on <Smartphone
Setup> screen. (Page37)
Selecting an audio file from the menu
1 Display the audio menu.
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
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iPod/iPhoneiPod/iPhone
2 Select a category (1), then select a
desired item (2).
Select an item in each layer until you reach and
select the desired file.
• Available categories differ depending on the type
of iPod/iPhone.
Settings for iPod/iPhone playback
1 Display the <iPod Mode> screen.
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
2 Make the settings.
<Artwork>
• ON (Initial): Shows the artworks of the playing
files.
• OFF: Hides the artworks of the playing files.
Listening to the radio
Playback information on the source control
screen
1Selects the band (AM/FM1/FM2/FM3)
2Text information
• Touching [<] scrolls the text if not all of the text
is shown.
• Touching [Radio Text] switches the information
between Radio Text, Radio Text Plus and PTY
code.
3Current station frequency
4Displays the preset stations window (Page19)
5[P1] – [P5]
• (Touch) Selects a preset station.
• (Hold) Presets the current station.
6Displays/hides other available operation keys*
7NEWS indicator
8AF indicator
9TI indicator
pOperation keys*
RadioRadio
qST/MONO indicator
The ST indicator lights up when receiving an FM
stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
wSeek mode indicator
eLO.S indicator
rRDS indicator
tEON indicator
The EON indicator lights up when a Radio Data
System station is sending EON signals.
* See the following “Operation keys on source control screen”.
Operation keys on source control screen
• The appearance of the operation keys may differ,
however the similar operation keys have the same
operations.
• See also “Common operation keys on source control
screen” on page8.
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
6
[AME ]*1 (Hold) Presets stations automatically.
[MONO]*1 Activates monaural mode for better FM
reception (stereo effect will be lost).
• The MONO indicator lights up while
monaural mode is activated.
• To deactivate, touch [MONO] again.
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Presetting stations in the memory
You can preset five stations for each band.
Automatic presetting — AME (Auto
Memory) (for FM only)
On the source control screen, touch as follows:
(Hold)
The local stations with the strongest signals are found
and stored automatically.
Manual presetting
1 Tune in to a station you want to preset.
2 Select a preset number to store into.
(Hold)
E.g. Radio source control screen for DDX418BT
The station selected in step 1 is stored into the
preset number [P1] to [P5] you have selected.
RadioRadio
[TI]*1 (For FM RDS features)
Activates TI standby reception mode.
• When TI is activated, the unit is ready
to switch to traffic information if
available. The TI indicator lights up in
white.
• If the TI indicator lights up in orange,
tune into another station providing
Radio Data System signals.
• The volume adjustment for Traffic
Information is automatically
memorized. The next time the unit
switches to Traffic Information, the
volume is set to the memorized level.
• To deactivate, touch [TI] again.
[MODE]*1 Changes the settings for radio reception
on the <Radio Mode> screen.
p
[PTY]*1*2 (For FM RDS features)
Enters PTY search mode.
1Touch [PTY].
2Touch and hold a PTY code to search
for.
If there is a station broadcasting a
program of the same PTY code as you
have selected, that station is tuned in.
[SEEK] Changes the seek mode for [S]/[T].
• AUTO1 (Initial): Auto search
• AUTO2: Tunes in preset stations one
after another
• MANU: Manual search
[S]/[T]Searches for a station.
• The search method differs according
to the selected seek mode (see above).
*1 Appears only when FM is selected as the source.
*2 Only English/Spanish/French/German/Dutch/Portuguese are
available for the text language here. If another language has
been selected in <Language> (Page 37), the text language is
set to English.
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