Kenwood DMX809S User manual

DMX809S
DMX8709S
MONITOR WITH RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This instruction manual is used to describe the models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and
sales area.
B5A-4045-00 (KN)
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Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and
serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model DMX809S/DMX8709S Serial number
US Residents Only
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Register your Kenwood product at https://www.kenwood.com/usa/
© 2022 JVCKENWOOD Corporation
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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.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Important NoticeImportant Notice
About GPS
When you turn on this unit for the first time, you
must wait while the system acquires GPS signals
from satellites. This process could take up to
several minutes. Make sure your vehicle is outdoors
in an open area away from tall buildings and trees
for fastest acquisition. Once the system acquires
GPS signals, this unit will acquire them quickly each
time you turn on this unit.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: KENWOOD
Products: MONITOR WITH RECEIVER
Model Name: DMX809S/DMX8709S
Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION
4001 Worsham Avenue, Long Beach,
CA 90808, U.S.A.
PHONE: [phone]
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ISED Caution
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/
receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
CAUTION
This equipment complies with FCC/ISED radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least
20 cm or more away from person’s body.
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.
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 53.
< > indicates the various screens/menus/
operations/settings that appear on the touch
panel.
[ ] indicates the keys and source names 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 50).
This symbol on the product means there
are important operating and maintenance
instructions in this manual.
Be sure to carefully read instructions in this
manual.
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ContentsContents
Component Names and Basic Operations.....3
Monitor panel....................................................................................3
Home screen......................................................................................3
Turning on the power..................................................................3
Turning off the power..................................................................3
Putting the unit in standby.......................................................4
Turning off the screen..................................................................4
Adjusting the volume...................................................................4
Attenuating the sound................................................................4
Initial settings.....................................................................................4
Date and clock settings...............................................................5
In-Car Connections.............................................6
USB connection................................................................................6
Bluetooth® connection................................................................7
Connections setting................................................................... 11
Various Screens and Operations ...................12
Source/option selection screen..........................................12
Source control screen................................................................ 13
List/setting screen........................................................................14
Apps ....................................................................14
Using Apps of iPhone — Apple CarPlay........................ 14
Using the Apps of an Android™ device
 Android Auto™........................................................................16
Using the Apps of an Android device
 USB Mirroring........................................................................... 17
USB ......................................................................18
Playback operations.................................................................... 18
Video playback operations..................................................... 19
Search operations........................................................................ 20
Settings for USB playback ....................................................... 21
HD Radio™ (for DMX809S) ..............................21
About HD Radio™ Technology ............................................ 21
Listening to the radio.................................................................22
Changing the receive mode ................................................. 23
Presetting stations in the memory.................................... 23
Selecting a preset station........................................................24
Using Emergency Alert............................................................. 24
Radio (for DMX8709S) .....................................25
Listening to the radio.................................................................25
Presetting stations in the memory.................................... 26
Selecting a preset station........................................................27
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio ........................... 27
Listening to the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio..................... 28
Selecting a channel..................................................................... 29
Presetting channels in the memory................................. 29
Selecting a preset channel.....................................................30
Replaying content .......................................................................30
SiriusXM Satellite Radio features.........................................30
Content Alert...................................................................................31
Setting reception restrictions ...............................................33
Resetting the SiriusXM Satellite Radio settings ......... 34
Other External Components ..........................35
HDMI/AV-IN devices................................................................... 35
Cameras.............................................................................................. 35
Using an external component via ADS adapter
 OEM Features........................................................................... 36
Bluetooth® Device ............................................37
Bluetooth mobile phone.........................................................37
Bluetooth mobile phone settings...................................... 39
Bluetooth audio player............................................................. 40
Settings ..............................................................42
Audio settings ................................................................................ 42
Display settings..............................................................................46
Input settings..................................................................................48
System settings..............................................................................50
Remote Controller............................................52
Preparation.......................................................................................52
Basic operations for KCA-RCDV340................................... 53
Installation and Connection...........................54
Before installation ........................................................................54
Installing the unit..........................................................................56
Removing the unit ..........................................................56
Installing the supplied GPS antenna................................57
Connecting external components.................................... 58
Wiring connection....................................................................... 59
References .........................................................60
Maintenance ...................................................................................60
More information......................................................................... 60
Troubleshooting...............................................62
Specifications ....................................................66
Trademarks and Licenses................................68
Important Notice on Software............................................. 69
EULA ..................................................................................................... 70
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Component Names and Basic OperationsComponent Names and Basic Operations
Monitor panel
1 32
4
5
7
6
8
(USB1)5V 1.5A
1Remote sensor
2Screen (touch panel)
3Monitor panel
4HOME button
• (Press): Turns on the power.
• (Hold): Turns off the power.
• HOME (Press): Displays the Home screen (see
the following) while the power is on.
5MENU/DISP OFF button
• MENU (Press): Pops up the function menu
(page 13).
• DISP OFF (Hold): Turns off the screen.
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
1Displays the control screen of current source.
2Displays the source/option selection screen.
3Short-cut playback source icons
4Displays the Hands Free screen when a Bluetooth
phone is connected.
• When connected as Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, it works as a phone provided in Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.
Turning on the power
• When you turn on this unit for the first time, you
must wait while the system acquires GPS signals
from satellites. This process could take up to several
minutes.
Turning off the power
(Hold)
6VOICE button: (Press) Activates the voice
recognition.
–When no device for Apple CarPlay, Android
Auto, and Bluetooth phone is connected,
pressing and holding this button displays
Bluetooth pairing waiting dialog (page 7).
7VOL J/Kbuttons
8USB terminal from the rear panel
The buttons on the monitor illuminate and change
the color periodically with the unit turned on.
• To change the color, see page 47.
Home screen
• You can customize the Home screen (page 48).
• To display the Home screen from other screens, press
the HOME button.
Apple CarPlay
HD Radio TEL
Android Auto
98.3 MHz
Jan.
Jan.
Eg. Home screen for DMX809S
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Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume (00 to 40)
by pressing VOL Jto increase and
pressing VOL Kto decrease.
• When volume level is below 15,
holding VOL Jincreases the
volume continuously to level 15.
Attenuating the sound
On the source control screen:
To cancel attenuation:
Initial settings
When you power on the unit for the first time or
initialized, the <Initial Setup> screen appears.
Perform the initial settings.
Initial Setup
Finish
Language English
Front Camera Enter
Rear Camera Enter
Enter
Demonstration ON OFF
User Customize Enter
Enter
Viewing Angle
Once completed, Home screen appears.
<Demonstration> (page 48)
• ON (Initial): Activates the display demonstration.
• OFF: Deactivates the display demonstration.
<Language> (page 50)
Select the text language used for on-screen
information.
• English (Initial)/Español/Français
• GUI Language (Local (the language selected above)
(Initial)/English): Selects the language used for
displaying operation keys and menu items.
<Front Camera> (page 48)
Make the settings to display the picture from the
connected front view camera.
Putting the unit in standby
1 Display the source/option selection
screen.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as
follows:
2 Put the unit in standby.
On the source/option selection screen (page 12):
Turning off the screen
On the monitor panel
To turn on the screen: Press
the DISP OFF button on the
monitor panel or touch the
screen.
On the pop-up menu
To turn on the screen: Touch the screen.
(Hold)
Component Names and Basic OperationsComponent Names and Basic Operations
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<Rear Camera> (page 49)
Make the settings to display the picture from the
connected rear view camera.
<User Customize> (page 47)
Change the display design.
<Viewing Angle> (page 48)
Select the viewing angle in relation to the monitor to
make the image on the screen easier to see.
• Under 0° (Initial)/5°/10°/15°/20°
Date and clock settings
1 Display the Home screen.
2 Display the <Setup> screen.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as
follows:
3 Display the <System> screen (1), and
then enter the item-setting screen you
want to change (2).
Setup
Language
Clock
Time Format
Time Zone
Clock Adjust
Enter
English
Enter
Enter
Enter
Audio
Display
Input
System
Eg. When selecting <Clock>
4 Set or adjust the date and clock items.
<Clock>*
Select the method to set the date and clock.
• GPS-SYNC (Initial): Synchronizes the clock time
with GPS.
• Manual: Sets the clock manually using <Clock
Adjust>. See the following.
<Time Format>
Select the time display format.
• [12-Hour] (Initial)/[24-Hour]
<Time Zone>
Select the time zone for your residential area.
• Pacific Time (Initial)/Central Time/Mountain
Time/Eastern Time, etc.
Component Names and Basic OperationsComponent Names and Basic Operations
<Clock Adjust>
Touch [J]/[K](1) to adjust the date (year/month/
date), and adjust the hour/minute. Touch [SET] (2)
to finish setting the clock.
Year Month Date Hour Minute
/ / 1:
Clock Adjust
2022 1 AM4 1
SET
<Daylight Saving Time>
(Not used when the clock is set manually)
Activate this by selecting the additional time for
Daylight Saving Time (if available in your residential
area).
• OFF (Initial)/30min/1Hr
* You can also display the <Clock> screen by touching the clock
area if shown on the Home screen.
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USB connection
Connect your smartphone (iPhone or Android device)
for using Apps on the screen of this unit.
• You can also connect a USB mass storage class
device such as a USB memory, digital audio player,
etc. to the unit. But you cannot connect a PC,
portable HDD and USB hub.
AB
(USB1)5V 1.5A
USB terminal from the rear panel
iPhone/Android device
USB device
AFor connecting your Android device, use the USB
cable (commecially available)
BFor connecting your iPhone, use the USB cable for
iPhone KCA-iP103 (optional accessory)
• For USB Mirroring (page 17) connect the Android
device both with USB and Bluetooth.
• For Hands-Free Phone (page 37), and Bluetooth
audio player (page 40), connect your device with
Bluetooth®.
• For SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner connection
and its usage, see pages 27 and 58.
• For HDMI device connection and its usage, see
pages 35 and 58.
• For AV-IN device connection and its usage, see
pages 35 and 58.
• For ADS adapter connection and its usage, see
pages 36 and 58.
In-Car ConnectionsIn-Car Connections
To operate your smartphone hands-free, and Apps of
the smartphone (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and
USB Mirroring), the following connections are required.
• For Wired Apple CarPlay (page 14), connect
iPhone with USB.
• For Wireless Apple CarPlay (page 14), connect
iPhone with Bluetooth (Wi-Fi is auto-connected).
• For Android Auto (page 16):
–Android device with Android version 6.0 or later
can be used with USB (In this case, Bluetooth is
auto-connected, but Wi-Fi is not available)
–To wirelessly use Android Auto with this unit,
connect Android device with Bluetooth (Wi-Fi is
auto-connected)
–You need a compatible Android device (see below)
with an active data plan.
• An Android device with Android version
11 or later and 5 GHz Wi-Fi (subject to local
regulations*); or
• A Google-branded or Samsung-branded device
with Android version 10; or
• A Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ or Note 8, with
Android 9
–You can find more information at
<g.co/androidauto/requirements>.
* Refer to the local regulations of your residential area.
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Bluetooth® connection
Information for using Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio
communication technology for mobile devices such as
mobile phones (smartphones), portable PCs, and other
devices. Bluetooth devices can be connected without
cables and communicate with each other.
• Some Bluetooth devices may not be used with this
unit depending on the Bluetooth version of the
device.
Pairing a Bluetooth device
When you connect a Bluetooth device to the unit for
the first time, register the device to this unit (pairing).
Pairing allows Bluetooth devices to communicate with
each other.
• The pairing method differs depending on the
Bluetooth version of the device.
–For devices with Bluetooth 2.1:
You can pair the device and the unit using SSP
(Secure Simple Pairing) which only requires
confirmation.
–For devices with Bluetooth 2.0:
You need to enter a PIN code both on the device
and the unit for pairing.
Pairing a Bluetooth device using SSP
(for Bluetooth 2.1)
1 Display the Home screen.
2 Display the <Device List> screen.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as
follows:
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows:
[System] →<Connections SETUP> : [Enter]
On the <Connections SETUP> screen, touch as
follows:
<Device List> : [Enter]
• You can also use the pop-up function menu to
display the <Device List> screen (page 13).
3 Make the unit ready for pairing.
On the <Device List> screen:
Please open Bluetooth settings on your device and
select the device name below
DMXXXXXXX
Cancel
In-Car ConnectionsIn-Car Connections
• Once the connection is established, it is registered
in the unit until you initialize the Bluetooth settings
(page 50) or the unit itself (page 51). Up to five
devices can be registered in total.
• To use the Bluetooth function, you need to turn on
the Bluetooth function of the device.
Auto pairing
When <Auto Pairing> is set to [ON] (page 40),
Bluetooth devices are automatically paired.
• For iPhone with Apple CarPlay and Android device
with Android Auto: When the device is connected
via USB, it is automatically paired regardless of this
setting.
Automatic Wi-Fi connections
This unit is equipped with the Wi-Fi function.
• You can turn on or off the Wi-Fi function on the
<Wireless/HDMI SETUP> settings. To use the
Wi-Fi function, select [Wi-Fi] (page 51).
Once your iPhone or Android device is paired
successfully with Bluetooth or connected with
USB for Apple CarPlay or for Android Auto, it is
automatically connected with Wi-Fi. And from the
next time on, it is automatically connected through
Wi-Fi.
• Turn on the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions on your
iPhone or Android device.
• It is necessary to connect the GPS antenna in order
to use wireless Apple CarPlay.
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In-Car ConnectionsIn-Car Connections
Once pairing is completed...
• For iPhone compatible with wireless Apple
CarPlay
A confirmation message appears.
– Touch [Yes] to display the Apple CarPlay screen for
wireless connection.
– Touch [No] not to use Apple CarPlay for the
time being. To use Apple CarPlay, select it on the
<Device List> screen.
• For Android device compatible with Android
Auto
When [Android Auto] (initial) is selected for the
<Android Mode Select> setting (page 11),
Android Auto is automatically activated, and this
Android device is registered as Android Auto device.
– If Apple CarPlay is active currently, a warning
message may appear, asking whether Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay is to be used (depending on
iPhone version).
Pairing a Bluetooth device using a PIN code
(for Bluetooth 2.0)
1 Display the Home screen.
2 Display the <PIN Code Set> screen.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as
follows:
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows:
[System] →<Connections SETUP> : [Enter]
On the <Connections SETUP> screen, touch as
follows:
<PIN Code> : [Enter]
3 Enter the PIN code.
0000
123
456
78
0 Enter Clear
9
PIN Code Set
• Initial PIN Code: [0000]
• If you do not need to change the PIN code [0000],
just touch [Enter].
• To change the PIN code, see page 11.
4 Search for the unit (“DMX809S” or
“DMX8709S”) from your Bluetooth device.
5 Confirm the request both on the device
and the unit.
On the device: Confirmation method varies for the
device.
On the unit:
BT Pairing request
To perform BT Pairing
Please confirm the device display
DMXXXXXX (device name)
012345 (PIN code)
Pair Cancel
Pairing is complete.
To reject the request: Touch [Cancel].
6 Register the usage of the Bluetooth
device.
• See “Registering the usage of the devices” on
page 9.
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• Touch [ < ] scrolls the text if not all of the text is
shown.
• For list/setting screen operations, see also
page 14.
2 Select the device you want to use.
Device Name 1
Device Name 2
Device Name 3
Device Name 4
Device Name 5
Device Name 6
Device List
• When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is activated
for the selected device, it will be disconnected.
A warning message appears. Touch [Yes] to
continue.
3 Select the profile for the selected device.
Please Select a profile
Close
TEL(HFP)1
TEL(HFP)2
Audio(A2DP) / APP(SPP)
USB Mirroring
• [TEL(HFP)1]/[TEL(HFP)2]: To use the device as
hands-free phone 1 and 2.
• [Audio(A2DP)/APP(SPP)]: To use the device as
Bluetooth audio or Apps (Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto).
• [USB Mirroring]: To use the device as USB
Mirroring.
In-Car ConnectionsIn-Car Connections
4 Make the unit ready for pairing.
On the <Device List> screen:
Please open Bluetooth settings on your device and
select the device name below
DMXXXXXXX
Cancel
5 Search for the unit (“DMX809S” or
“DMX8709S”) from your Bluetooth device.
6 Select the unit (“DMX809S” or
“DMX8709S”) on your Bluetooth device.
Pairing is complete.
7 Register the usage of the Bluetooth
device.
• See “Registering the usage of the devices” that
follows.
Once pairing is completed, see page 8.
• For iPhone compatible with wireless Apple
CarPlay
• For Android device compatible with Android
Auto
Registering the usage of the devices
You can confirm and change the usage (profile) of the
registered devices on the <Device List> screen.
• You can also connect/disconnect and delete
unwanted devices on the device list.
1 Display the <Device List> screen.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as
follows:
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows:
[System] →<Connections SETUP> : [Enter]
On the <Connections SETUP> screen, touch as
follows:
<Device List> : [Enter]
Device Name 1
Device Name 2
Device Name 3
Device Name 4
Device Name 5
Device Name 6
Device List
The currently activated (connected) devices are
highlighted on the list.
• Six devices can be displayed on the list; five
devices connected by Bluetooth and one by USB.
• You can also use the pop-up function menu to
display the <Device List> screen (page 13).
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In-Car ConnectionsIn-Car Connections
Deleting the registered devices
1 Display the <Device List> screen.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as
follows:
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows:
[System] →<Connections SETUP> : [Enter]
On the <Connections SETUP> screen, touch as
follows:
<Device List> : [Enter]
2 Display the <Device Remove> screen.
On the <Device List> screen:
3 Select the device you want to delete.
All
All
CP Device 1
Delete
Device 2
Device 3
AAP Device 1
BT Device 1
Device Remove
• To select all devices, touch [ ].
• To deselect all devices, touch [].
4 Touch [Delete].
A warning message appears. Touch [Yes] to delete.
4 Touch [Close] to finish.
The <Device List> screen is displayed again. This
unit searches for the device you have just set the
usage (profile) for, and activates the device if it is
connected.
About the profile icons
• Available profile for the listed devices are in white.
When the profile is active for the devices, it becomes
blue. Unavailable device and profile are in gray.
• Bluetooth icon is displayed only when the device is
connected by Bluetooth.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto icons illuminate
when they are active.
• Mirroring icon is displayed when the device is
selected as Mirroring in profile setting.
Icon Profile Status (on/off/unavailable)
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection
HFP1 Hands-Free phone 1
HFP2 Hands-Free phone 2
A2DP Bluetooth audio player
SPP Apps
Apple
CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Android
Auto
Android Auto
Mirroring USB Mirroring
Adding the registered devices
1 Display the <Device List> screen.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as
follows:
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows:
[System] →<Connections SETUP> : [Enter]
On the <Connections SETUP> screen, touch as
follows:
<Device List> : [Enter]
2 Activate registration.
On the <Device List> screen:
3 Follow the procedure previously
explained.
• Pairing a Bluetooth device using SSP
(for Bluetooth 2.1), see page 7.
• Pairing a Bluetooth device using a PIN code
(for Bluetooth 2.0), see page 8.
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<Device List>
Devices connected for Apple CarPlay, Android
Auto, USB Mirroring, Bluetooth phone, and
Bluetooth audio are listed. You can check their
names and their status on the list (page 10).
<PIN Code>
• To change the PIN code, enter a new PIN code
and touch [Enter] to finish.
• To correct the PIN code input, touch and hold
[Clear], and re-enter the PIN code.
• This setting is available only when iPhone with
Apple CarPlay is not connected.
<Device Name>
Shows the device name of this unit to be shown
on the Bluetooth device — DMX809S or
DMX8709S.
<Bluetooth Device Address>
Shows the Bluetooth device address of this unit.
<Initialize>
Initialize the Bluetooth settings (page 50).
<TEL SETUP>
See step 2 on page 40.
• This setting is available only when iPhone with
Apple CarPlay is not connected.
<Wi-Fi Setup>
Shows the device name, device address and
password of this unit.
<Device Audio Control>
Go to step 2 on page 12.
<Driving Position>
Set your driver’s seat position of your car — [LEFT]
(initial) or [RIGHT].
This setting changes the sidebar/button position
of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto screens accordingly
with the driver seat position.
• This setting is available only when iPhone with
Apple CarPlay and Android device with Android
Auto are not connected.
<Android Mode Select>
Select Android device usage for Apps — either
[Android Auto] (initial) (page 16) or [Mirroring
for Android] (page 17).
• This setting is available only in Standby Mode
with no device connected via USB.
<Reset Android Auto Wireless Connection>
Reset Android Auto wireless connection when
you want to change the password for wireless
connection manually. The system of this unit is
rebooted after touching [Yes].
Connections setting
You can change various settings for the connected
devices.
1 Display the <Connections SETUP> screen.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as
follows:
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows:
[System] →<Connections SETUP> : [Enter]
On the <Connections SETUP> screen, you can
change and confirm the following item settings.
• For list/setting screen operations, see also
page 14.
Connections SETUP
Device List
PIN Code
Device Name
Bluetooth Device Address
TEL SETUP
Initialize Enter
Enter
00:00:00:00:00:00:00
(Model name)
0000
Enter
Connections SETUP
Device Audio Control
Driving Position
Android Mode Select
Enter
Reset Android Auto Wireless Connection
Enter
Enter
Wi-Fi Setup
Enter
Left Right
In-Car ConnectionsIn-Car Connections
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2Source/option keys
[Apple CarPlay] Displays the home screen of Apple
CarPlay.
[Android Auto] Displays the home screen of
Android Auto.
[Bluetooth
Audio]
Plays a connected Bluetooth audio
player.
[TEL] Displays the phone control screen.
[USB] Plays files on a USB device.
[HD Radio] (For DMX809S) Switches to the HD
Radio broadcast.
[Radio] (For DMX8709S) Switches to the
radio broadcast.
[SiriusXM] Switches to the SiriusXM® radio
broadcast.
[USB Mirroring] Displays the screen of USB
Mirroring.
[HDMI] Switches to the HDMI device.
[AV-IN] Switches to the external AV
component connected to the AV-
IN input terminal.
[STANDBY] Puts the unit in standby.
[OEM Features] Switches to the source connected
via ADS adapter.
2 Touch [Enter] to display the selected item
screen.
On the <Device Audio Control> screen:
Device Audio Control
Guidance/Voice Recognition Volume
Phone Incoming Volume
Phone Calling/Talking Volume
Media Volume
Enter
Speech Quality Adjust
Enter
Enter
Enter
15
• <Guidance/Voice Recognition Volume> can
be set separately for <Apple CarPlay> and
<Android Auto> within the range of 00 to 40
(Initial: 19).
• <Phone Incoming Volume>, <Phone Calling/
Talking Volume> can be set separately for
<Apple CarPlay> and <Android Auto/
Bluetooth> within the range of 00 to 40 (Initial:
15).
• <Speech Quality Adjust>:
<Microphone Level> can be set within the
range of –10 to +10 (Initial: –4).
<Echo Cancel Level>, <Noise Reduction
Level> can be set within the range of –5 to +5
(Initial: 0).
• <Media Volume> can be set within the range of
00 to 40 (Initial: 15).
You can display or change to other screens at any time
to show information, change the playback source,
change the settings, etc.
Source/option selection screen
Touch [ ] on the Home screen to display the source/
option selection screen.
• Only the available icons at that time are shown on
the screen.
Now
Playing
Apps
Camera Apple
CarPlay
USB
Bluetooth
Audio
TEL
USB
Mirroring
HD Radio SiriusXM HDMI
12
Android
Auto
SETUP
Eg. Source/option selection screen for DMX809S
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
1Left-side keys
[Now Playing] Displays the control screen of
current source.
[Camera] Switches to the camera view
(page 35).
[Apps] Switches to the currently available
Apps–[Apple CarPlay] or
[Android Auto].
[SETUP] Displays the <Setup> screen
(page 42).
In-Car ConnectionsIn-Car Connections Various Screens and OperationsVarious Screens and Operations
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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: Press the HOME
button on the monitor panel.
Source control screen
You can operate the playback source using the source
control screen.
• The operation keys and information displayed vary
for each source. Here the common operation keys
are explained. For more about the other operation
keys, see the respective page of each source section.
1Current playback source icon and name
• Touch [ > ] to show the source icons on the Home
screen. Then touch [ < ] to hide the other icons.
2Content information area
Various Screens and OperationsVarious Screens and Operations
• Touch []to scroll the text if not all of the text is
shown.
• Touch [ < ] to widen the window to show more
detailed information. Then touch [ > ] to close the
window.
3Phone control screen indicator
• Touch to display the phone control screen
(page 38).
4Sound attenuating key (page 4)
5TEL indicator is shown when a hands-free phone is
connected.
6Clock display
7Operation window tab
• Touch [ > ] to widen the operation window to
show more operation keys besides those shown
on the operation key area (q). Then touch [ < ] to
close the window.
8For DMX809S: EA indicator (page 24)
9For DMX8709S: TI indicator (page 26)
pSiriusXM signal strength indicator (page 28)
qOperation key area
Using the pop-up function menu
You can easily access the frequently used features.
1 Display the pop-up function menu.
2 Touch one of the following items you
want to use.
Standby
[ Device List] Displays the <Device List>
screen (page 9).
[ Screen
Adjustment]
Displays the <Screen
Adjustment> screen
(page 48).
[ Display
OFF]
Turns off the screen.
• To turn on the display, touch
anywhere on the screen.
[ Camera] Displays the view from the
connected camera (page 35).
[ SETUP] Displays the <Setup> screen
(page 42).
[ Standby] Icon varies depending on
current playing source.
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Various Screens and OperationsVarious Screens and Operations
You can use the Apps installed in your iPhone and
Android device by using “Apple CarPlay,” “Android
Auto,” and “USB Mirroring.”
• For iPhone: You can use Apple CarPlay (see the
following).
• For Android device: You can use Android Auto
(page 16) and USB Mirroring (page 17).
Preparation:
Make sure that the microphone is connected
(page 59).
Using Apps of iPhone — Apple CarPlay
About Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your
iPhone in the car. Apple CarPlay takes the things you
want to do with iPhone while driving and displays
them on the screen of this unit. You can get directions,
make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to
the music from iPhone while driving. You can also use
Siri voice control to make it easier to operate iPhone.
• For details about Apple CarPlay, visit
<https://apple.com/ios/carplay/>.
AppsApps
To close the pop-up function menu: Touch the
screen anywhere other than the pop-up function
menu.
List/setting screen
Below are the common operation keys which appear
on the list/setting screen.
• The appearance or location of the operation keys
may differ, however the similar operation keys have
the same operations.
• Available operation keys differ depending on the
setting screens. Not all these operation keys are
shown on every screen.
Play
A-Z
Top
Up
Touching the operation keys performs the following
actions:
1Return to the upper layer. *1
2Finishes the setting and closes the current screen.
3Plays all files in the folder containing the current
file.
4(Not displayed for folder list) Enters alphabet search
to list the items in alphabetical order.
*2
When a key pad is displayed, follow the procedure
below.
1Touch the first letter you want to search for.
• To search by a number, touch [1,2,3...].
• To search by a symbol, touch [#].
2Select your desired item on the search result
list.
5Returns to the root folder. *2
6Returns to the upper layer. *2
7Changes the page to display more items.
8Returns to the previous screen.
*1 Only for Bluetooth Audio
*2 Only for USB
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Compatible iPhone devices
You can use Apple CarPlay with the following iPhone
models.
iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR,
11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, SE (1st/2nd generation), 12,
12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro,
13 Pro Max
Connecting iPhone compatible with Apple
CarPlay
See pages 6 to 10.
If two iPhone devices compatible with Apple
CarPlay are connected wirelessly, the device
recognized first is used for Apple CarPlay. To use the
other iPhone, select it on the <Device List>.
Starting Apple CarPlay
Once the wireless setting and connection are done for
the first time, the source is automatically changed, and
you can use of the Apps of the connected iPhone.
• Unlock your iPhone beforehand.
• You cannot use Apple CarPlay when the screen
recording function is enabled on the iPhone.
To change the source from the others
Touch [Apple CarPlay] on the source/option selection
screen (page 12).
Now
Playing
Apps
Camera Apple
CarPlay
USB
Bluetooth
Audio
TEL
USB
Mirroring
HD Radio SiriusXM HDMI
Android
Auto
SETUP
Eg. Source/option selection screen for DMX809S
The Apple CarPlay screen is displayed.
AppsApps
Apple CarPlay screen operation
You can use the Apps of the connected iPhone.
The items displayed and the language used on the
screen differ among the connected devices.
1Application buttons
Starts the application.
2Short cut buttons
3[ ] button
• (Touch) Displays the home screen of Apple
CarPlay.
• (Hold) Activates Siri.
4[HOME] button*
Exits the Apple CarPlay screen and displays the
Home screen.
* This icon design may change depending on the iOS version.
To exit the Apple CarPlay screen
Touch [HOME] on the Apple CarPlay screen, or press
HOME button on the monitor panel.
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Using Siri
You can activate Siri while the Apple CarPlay screen is
displayed.
On the monitor panel:
1 Press the button on the monitor panel.
2 Talk to Siri through the microphone.
To deactivate Siri, press the button again.
On the Apple CarPlay screen:
1 Touch and hold [ ].
2 Talk to Siri through the microphone.
To deactivate Siri, touch [ ].
Using the Apps of an Android™ device 
Android Auto™
About Android Auto
Android Auto enables you to use features of your
Android device convenient for driving. You can easily
access route guidance, make calls, listen to music, and
access convenient features on the Android device
while driving.
• For details about Android Auto, visit <https://www.
android.com/auto/> and <https://support.google.
com/androidauto>.
Compatible Android devices
• See page 6.
Connecting an Android device compatible with
Android Auto
See pages 6 to 10.
• If two Android devices compatible with Android
Auto are connected wirelessly, the device
recognized first is used for Android Auto. To use
the other Android device, select it on the <Device
List>.
• Bluetooth mobile phone currently connected is
disconnected when Android device with Android
Auto is connected with Bluetooth.
AppsApps
Starting Android Auto
Selecting [Android Auto] on the screen displays the
Android Auto screen and enable use of the Apps of the
connected Android device.
• Unlock your Android device beforehand.
Preparation:
Select [Android Auto] for the <Android Mode
Select> setting (page 11).
To change the source from the others
Touch [Android Auto] on the source/option selection
screen (page 12).
Now
Playing
Apps
Camera Apple
CarPlay
USB
Bluetooth
Audio
TEL
USB
Mirroring
HD Radio SiriusXM HDMI
Android
Auto
SETUP
Eg. Source/option selection screen for DMX809S
The Android Auto screen is displayed.
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AppsApps
To cancel the voice guidance, press the button.
Each time you press the button, the voice guidance
turns on and off.
Using the Apps of an Android device 
USB Mirroring
This feature is only used with Android device.
By installing KENWOOD’s Mirroring OA App into your
Android device, the screen of the Android device is
displayed on the monitor panel of this unit, and you
can operate the Android device using the touch panel
of this unit.
• For details about KENWOOD’s Mirroring, visit
<https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
Compatible Android device
Android version 7.0 or later
Installing KENWOOD’s Mirroring OA App
You can obtain “Mirroring OA for KENWOOD” in
Google Play.
• Make sure to install the most recent version into your
Android device.
• When you use “Mirroring OA for KENWOOD” for
the first time, the terms of service are displayed. It is
necessary to agree to the terms of service to use this
feature.
Operation buttons on the Android Auto
screen
You can perform the operations of the Apps of the
connected Android device. The items displayed on the
screen differ among the connected Android device.
1
1Application/information buttons
Starts the application or displays information.
To exit the Android Auto screen
Press the HOME button on the monitor panel.
Using voice guidance of the Android device
You can activate the voice guidance of the Android
device while the Android Auto screen is displayed.
1 Press the VOICE button on the monitor
panel.
The voice guidance is activated.
2 Speak to the microphone to operate the
Android device.
Connecting an Android device with KENWOOD’s
Mirroring OA App installed
Connect an Android device with KENWOOD’s
Mirroring OA App installed via both USB and Bluetooth
connection (page 6).
Starting USB Mirroring
Preparation:
• Unlock your Android device beforehand.
• Make sure that the KENWOOD’s Mirroring OA App
is installed.
• Select [Mirroring for Android] for the <Android
Mode Select> setting (page 11).
1 Connect the Android device.
1Connect the device with Bluetooth.
– Pair the device with the unit via Bluetooth.
See “Pairing a Bluetooth device” on page 7.
– Select [USB Mirroring] on the profile setting
of the <Device List> screen (page 9).
2Then, connect the device with USB.
Then follow steps 2 to 4 below on the Android device
screen:
2 Touch the icon of KENWOOD’s Mirroring
OA App.
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3 Touch [OK] to start KENWOOD’s Mirroring
OA App.
4 Touch [Start now] to capture the Android
device screen to the screen of this unit.
5 Touch [USB Mirroring].
On the source/option selection screen (page 12):
Now
Playing
Apps
Camera Apple
CarPlay
USB
Bluetooth
Audio
TEL
USB
Mirroring
HD Radio SiriusXM HDMI
Android
Auto
SETUP
Eg. Source/option selection screen for DMX809S
The Android device screen is displayed on the
monitor screen of this unit. You can access your
Android device from this unit.
To exit the Android device screen
Press the HOME button on the monitor panel.
USBUSB
Playback operations
Start playing the USB
All files in the USB device will be played repeatedly
until you change the source or disconnect the USB
device.
• When no USB device is connected:
Connect a USB device to the USB terminal.
The playback source changes to [USB] and playback
starts.
• When a USB device is already connected:
Select [USB] as the source.
From the Home screen (page 3), touch as follows:
Playback information and key operation
USB
AppsApps
1Displays/hides the following operation keys
[ ][ ] Selects a folder.
[ ] Selects repeat playback mode by
touching repeatedly.*
[MODE] Displays the <USB Mode> screen.
2Jacket picture (artwork) is shown if any
3Playing time/playback status
4Content information
• Touching [< ] scrolls the text if not all of the text
is shown.
5Operation keys
[ ] Displays the <Equalizer> screen
(page 42).
[ ] Displays the search method selection
window.
[S]/[T]• (Touch) Selects a file.
• (Hold) Reverses/forwards search.
[IW]Starts/pauses playback.
[ ] Selects random playback mode.*
6Repeat/Random mode indicator
7File type indicator (MUSIC/MOVIE/PICTURE)
8Playlist (PLIST) indicator: displayed when Category
List/Link Search is selected.
9Current playback file information
(file type/folder no./file no.)
* You cannot activate repeat playback mode and random playback
mode at the same time.
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