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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.
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Important Notice Important Notice To ensure proper use, please read through this FCC CAUTION CAUTIONS manual before using this product. It is especially Changes or modifications not expressly approved by To care for the unit important that you read and observe WARNINGS the party responsible for compliance could void the •...
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MONITOR WITH RECEIVER receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and The displays and panels shown in this manual are Model Name: DMX709S/DMX7709S Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt examples used to provide clear explanations of the Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two operations.
HD Radio Apple CarPlay Android Auto 5 MENU/DISP OFF button • MENU (Press): Pops up the function menu Eg. Home screen for DMX709S (page 13). • DISP OFF (Hold): Turns off the screen. (Hold) ENGLISH...
Components Name and Basic Operations Components Name and Basic Operations Putting the unit in standby Adjusting the volume Initial settings You can adjust the volume (00 to 40) When you power on the unit for the first time or Display the source/option selection by pressing VOL to increase and initialized, the <Initial Setup>...
Components Name and Basic Operations Components Name and Basic Operations <Rear Camera> (page 48) <Clock Adjust> Setup Make the settings to display the picture from the Touch [ ] (1) to adjust the date (year/month/ Language Audio English connected rear view camera. date), and adjust the hour/minute.
In-Car Connections In-Car Connections To operate your smartphone hands-free, and Apps of USB connection Bluetooth® connection the smartphone (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and USB Mirroring), USB and/or Bluetooth® connections are Connect your smartphone (iPhone or Android device) Information for using Bluetooth devices required.
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In-Car Connections Pairing a Bluetooth device using SSP • Once the connection is established, it is registered Search for the unit (“DMX709S” or (for Bluetooth 2.1) in the unit until you initialize the Bluetooth settings “DMX7709S”) from your Bluetooth device.
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Cancel Display the <Device List> screen. From the Home screen (page 3), touch as Search for the unit (“DMX709S” or follows: “DMX7709S”) from your Bluetooth device. Display the <PIN Code Set> screen. Select the unit (“DMX709S” or From the Home screen (page 3), touch as “DMX7709S”) on your Bluetooth device.
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In-Car Connections In-Car Connections • Touch [ < ] scrolls the text if not all of the text is Adding the registered devices Touch [Close] to finish. shown. The <Device List> screen is displayed again. This Display the <Device List> screen. •...
Then, on the <Setup> screen, touch as follows: Shows the device name of this unit to be shown follows: [System] → <Connections SETUP> : [Enter] DMX709S or on the Bluetooth device — <Device List> : [Enter] On the <Connections SETUP> screen, you can DMX7709S Display the <Device Remove>...
SETUP Talking Volume> can be set separately for <Android Mode Select> Eg. Source/option selection screen for DMX709S <Apple CarPlay> and <Android Auto/ Select Android device usage for Apps — either Touching the operation keys performs the following Bluetooth>...
(q). Then touch [ < ] to [SiriusXM] Switches to the SiriusXM® radio close the window. broadcast. 8 For DMX709S: EA indicator (page 24) [USB Mirroring] Displays the screen of USB 9 For DMX7709S: TI indicator (page 25) Mirroring.
Various Screens and Operations Various Screens and Operations 4 (Not displayed for folder list) Enters alphabet search Using the pop-up function menu To close the pop-up function menu: Touch the screen anywhere other than the pop-up function to list the items in alphabetical order.*2 You can easily access the frequently used features.
• USB connection (page 6): Connect iPhone SETUP and USB connection (page 6). compatible with wired Apple CarPlay to the USB Eg. Source/option selection screen for DMX709S terminal using Lightning to USB cable (accessory of Preparation: iPhone). The Apple CarPlay screen is displayed.
Apps Apps Apple CarPlay screen operation Using Siri Using the Apps of an Android™ device — You can activate Siri while the Apple CarPlay screen is You can use the Apps of the connected iPhone. Android Auto™ displayed. The items displayed and the language used on the About Android Auto screen differ among the connected devices.
• Make sure to install the most recent version into your The Android Auto screen is displayed. device while the Android Auto screen is displayed. Android device. • When you use “Mirroring OA for KENWOOD” for Press the button on the monitor VOICE the first time, the terms of service are displayed.
• When no USB device is connected: Preparation: Connect a USB device to the USB terminal. • Unlock your Android device beforehand. Playing The playback source changes to [USB] and playback • Make sure that the KENWOOD’s Mirroring OA App starts. Apple Android Bluetooth Camera is installed.
1 Displays/hides the following operation keys Selecting the file type to play Video playback operations You can specify the file type to play. Selects a folder. While watching a video, you can use the following Selects repeat playback mode by features.
Video menu control [ Picture Displays the <Screen Adjustment> Search operations Adjust] screen. Menu Control You can search files to play. 1 Touch [DIM ON] or [DIM OFF] to turn on or off the dimmer. Display the search method selection 2 Touch [+]/[–] to adjust the other screen.
<Category Search> <Folder List> Settings for USB playback This is only used for audio files. Select the folder, and then the item in the • To change the file type, see page 18. Display the <USB Mode> screen. selected folder. On the source control screen: Select your desired category.
HD Radio HD Radio™ (for DMX709S) (for DMX709S) You can tune in to both HD Radio and conventional Playback information on the source control Listening to the radio FM/AM radio programs. screen To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit This unit alarms you emergency when receiving the <http://www.hdradio.com>.
HD Radio HD Radio™ (for DMX709S) (for DMX709S) 6 [P1] – [P5] [AME ] (Hold) Starts auto-memory presetting Changing the receive mode • (Touch) Selects a preset channel. of the stations. • (Hold) Presets the current channel. You can change HD Radio receive mode.
HD Radio HD Radio™ (for DMX709S) (for DMX709S) Manual presetting Presetting stations in the memory Selecting a preset station You can store either main channel (HD1) or sub- You can preset five stations each for AM and FM1/ channel (HD2 – HD8) for digital broadcasting stations.
HD Radio HD Radio™ (for DMX709S) (for DMX709S) When an alert message is received: Checking Alert Message Log Using Emergency Alert The following alert message screen appears. You can confirm the details of the alert messages You can activate Emergency Alert and check Alert received.
Radio Radio (for DMX7709S) (for DMX7709S) 2 Station information area 7 TI indicator Listening to the radio • Touching [<] scrolls the text if not all of the text 8 ST/MONO indicator is shown. The ST indicator lights up when receiving an FM This unit alarms you emergency when receiving an •...
Radio (for DMX7709S) Radio (for DMX7709S) Manual presetting Presetting stations in the memory Selecting a preset station Select the band, and then tune in to a You can preset five stations each for AM and FM1/ Select the band, and then display the station you want to preset.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love Activates or deactivates the content Listening to the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, alert for traffic and weather. including commercial-free music plus the best sports, Select [SiriusXM] as the source.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Selecting a channel on the list 4 Displays the preset channel window (page 29) Selecting a channel • To hide the window, touch [ > ]. Display the <Channel List> screen. 5 [P1] – [P5] You can select the channel by directly entering On the source control screen: channel number or by selecting it on the channel list.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Selecting a preset channel Replaying content Presetting channels in the memory You can pause, rewind and replay the contents of the You can preset five channels for each band. Select the band, and then display the currently tuned channel.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio • To select the previous/next music content, touch TuneStart™ Starts/pauses playback. ] or [ When you select a SmartFavorites channel, you can Skips the current track. • To end scanning and continue listening to the listen to the current song from the beginning.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio • For teams To delete the registered items: Touch and hold the Selecting items for Content Alert item you want to delete in step 2. Display the <SiriusXM Mode> screen. You can select items (artists/songs/teams) on the list, The [ ] icon and a check mark appear beside the so that this unit informs you once the selected item On the source control screen:...
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Activating Content Alert Setting reception restrictions Switching to your favorite content • For artists/songs/teams • For artists/songs/teams You can limit access to SiriusXM channels, such as Display the <SiriusXM Mode> screen. When the contents of artist/song/team registered for those with mature content.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Parental Lock channel selection Enter a new four-digit code, and then Repeat step 4 to set the parental lock on touch [Enter] to confirm. This option allows you to manually select the channels multiple channels. to be locked by the parental control feature.
Other External Components Other External Components SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio • To show the details of the item, touch [<] Turn on the connected component and HDMI/AV-IN devices • To list all the channels, select [All Channels]. start playing the source. Connecting external components Repeat step 3 to skip multiple channels.
Other External Components Other External Components To display parking guide line Watching camera view Cameras (Only for the rear view camera) Display the camera view. Touch the area shown below, or set <Parking Install the cameras (separately purchased) in the From the Home screen (page 3), touch as Guidelines>...
Bluetooth® Device Bluetooth® Device Other External Components Other External Components You can use the mobile phone and portable audio Using an external component via ADS [Satellite Displays the control screen of the player connected through Bluetooth. Radio] satellite radio source provided for the adapter —...
Bluetooth® Device Bluetooth® Device During a call... Making a call Bluetooth mobile phone Display the phone control screen. When a call comes in, this unit automatically enters Phone Name 1 Phone Name 2 Name From the Home screen (page 3), touch as Talking...
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Bluetooth® Device Bluetooth® Device To display other phone numbers in the same Presetting phone numbers 1 From the call history* (missed calls/received contact calls/dialed calls) You can preset up to five phone numbers. You can store up to ten phone numbers per 2 From the phone book* Display the phone control screen.
5 Device name On the <TEL SETUP> screen, you can change and • Front Only: Front speakers only. • Touching the device name shows the confirm the following items. • All (Initial): All speakers. <KENWOOD Music Mix> screen (page 40). ENGLISH...
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Artist Album Starts playback. Songs Pauses playback. Genre Display the device list for KENWOOD 8 Repeat mode indicator Music Mix. 9 Random mode indicator On the source control screen: * Available only for devices compatible with AVRCP 1.3. Bluetooth Audio...
Audio>. • Touch to display the <Device List> screen (page 9). Adjust the item. Devices ready for KENWOOD Music Mix. <SW Level> • Touch to select the playback device. Adjusts the subwoofer level (2). The <Audio> settings are not adjustable;...
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Settings Settings <Stage EQ> <Sound Effect> Store your own sound adjustments Moves the center of the sound to the lower or higher Adjust the sound effect. Select one of the User mode (User1 – point. Select the height. <Loudness> User4) to store your adjustment into. •...
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Settings Settings Now, you can adjust the <Speaker/X'over> <Speaker/X’over> Select the speaker type ( ), select the settings. size of the selected speaker ( ), and then Preparation: Display the <Setup> <Audio> Before making the adjustment for <Speaker/X'over>, display the <X’over> screen ( →...
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Settings Settings <Listening Position> Touch [Gain] (1), and then adjust the <Gain>/<TW Gain> This setting is used for both 2-way speaker system and Adjusts the output volume of respective speaker. sound level of each speaker (2). 3-way speaker system. <HPF FREQ>/<LPF FREQ> Time Alignment Specify your favorite listening position.
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Settings Settings <Front Focus> Touch [Distance] (1), and then adjust the Touch [Gain] (1), and then adjust the When you select 2-way speaker system, you can use following parameters (2). sound level of each speaker (2). this setting, enabling you to focus the imaginary sound Front Focus Adjust localization for the seat you select.
Settings Settings • You can also adjust the illumination color yourself. <User Customize> Display settings Touch the white-colored box, and then [Edit] to You can change the following items. display the illumination color adjustment screen, 1 Display the <Display> screen. •...
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• ON (Initial): Displays the clock while the screen is off, • Under 0° (Initial)/5°/10°/15°/20° or while a video source is playing. • OFF: Cancels. Eg. Home Customize screen for DMX709S Repeat step 1 to replace the other playback sources. ENGLISH...
Settings Settings <Front Camera Interruption> <Guidelines Setup> Input settings When you shift the gear from the reverse position (R) Adjust the parking guidelines according to the size of to another position, the view screen changes to the the car, parking space and so on. Display the <Input>...
Shows the current PIN code for this unit. changed. Turn the ignition switch off then on to enable the change. <Device Name> Shows the device name of this unit—DMX709S or <Clock> DMX7709S. Set the date and clock adjustment method. For details, <Bluetooth Device Address>...
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• This setting changes the sidebar/button position • To obtain the update file, visit • Cancel: Cancels. of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto screens accordingly <https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>. A confirmation message appears. Touch [Yes]. with the driver seat position. Connect a USB device with the update file to the unit.
Updates the Global Navigation Satellite firmware. Remote sensor* • Risk of fire, explosion or the leakage of flammable <HD Radio Version> (Only for DMX709S) liquid or gas if the battery is left in an extremely Updates the HD Radio firmware.
Remote Controller Remote Controller • If the Remote Controller operates only over shorter ENTER Not used for this unit. Basic operations for KCA-RCDV340 distances or does not operate at all, it is possible that DVDSETUP Not used for this unit. the batteries are depleted.
• DO NOT connect the ignition wire (red) and the • Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or *1 Only for DMX709S. battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you less.
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Installation and Connection Installation and Connection • If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, Parts list for installation Installation procedure connect the ignition wires to a power source that Note: This parts list does not include all the package Remove the key from the ignition and can be turned on and off with the ignition key.
Installation and Connection Installation and Connection Installing the trim plate When the lower level is removed, remove Installing the unit from the upper two catches of the trim Installing the unit using the mounting plate ( bracket removed from the car π...
Installation and Connection Installation and Connection Notes on using the supplied GPS antenna («) Lower the extraction keys ( ) toward the Installing the supplied GPS antenna • Use the supplied GPS antenna («). Using the GPS bottom, and pull out the unit halfway antenna other than the supplied one may cause a GPS antenna is installed inside of the car.
Installation and Connection Installation and Connection 1 GPS antenna input (GPS) (page 56) 2 Use HDMI cable KCA-HD200 (optional Connecting external components 2 HDMI terminal accessory). 3 Rear view camera input (R-CAM) W: 11.1 mm or less 4 Video output (V-OUT) H: 7.7 mm or less D: 21.5 mm or less 5 Audio video input (AV-IN)
Installation and Connection Installation and Connection Wiring connection Connect to the video out terminal of the front camera “ Connect the antenna cord to the antenna terminal 10 A fuse USB terminal (1 m) ¥ Connect a USB device (USB1)5V 1.5A Purple with white stripe To the car’s reverse lamp harness when using the optional rear view camera...
References References Playable files • This unit can show or display the following Tag: Maintenance • This unit can play back the following files with MP3: ID3 Tag (version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4) following codec and extension code: WMA Tag Cleaning the unit –...
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References References Video file conditions • Other playable conditions: About Apple CarPlay • Streams that conform to: – Video file size: Less than 2 GB • The following iPhone devices can be used – MPEG1/MPEG2: – MPEG1/MPEG2: File format: SP@LL, SP@ML, MP@ –...
→ Turn on the screen (page 4). compatibility between this unit, “Mirroring OA for device cannot be connected. KENWOOD App” and your Android device. The unit does not work at all. → When iPhone compatible with Apple CarPlay → Initialize the unit (page 50).
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USB Mirroring. You can check the connection module. Try the operation again. refering to the <Device List> screen. Android Auto: → Check KENWOOD's Mirroring OA App is activated [Android Auto] is not highlighted on the source/ on Android device. option selection screen.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting HD Radio (for DMX709S) AV-IN “No File” appears. Sound quality changes when receiving HD Radio No picture appears on the screen. → The loaded USB does not contains any file of the stations. While driving, no video is shown. You can only listen to selected type (audio/video/photo).
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting “SXM Check Tuner” appears. “Dial Error” appears. Bluetooth hands-free phone → Make sure the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is → Dialing has failed. Try the operation again. Phone is disconnected. connected to the unit. → When iPhone for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto “Hung Up Error”...
Specifications Specifications Monitor section USB I/F section Bluetooth section Picture Size (W × H) 6.75 inches (diagonal) wide Connector Type Type-A Technology Bluetooth V4.2 151.8 mm × 79.7 mm USB Standard USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Frequency 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz (6"...
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Specifications Specifications DSP section Digital FM radio section (for DMX709S) Tweeter HPF: Frequency (Hz): 1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/5k/6.3k/8k/ Equalizer 13 Band Frequency Range 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz 10k/12.5k Band Frequency (Hz): (Frequency Step) (200 kHz) Slope (dB/Oct.): 62.5/100/160/250/400/630/ Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz −6/−12...
• To use Android Auto on your car display, you’ll need Band an Android Auto compatible vehicle or aftermarket Preout Level DMX709S: 5V/10 kΩ stereo, an Android phone running Android 6.0 or DMX7709S: 4V/10 kΩ higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto Preout Impedance ≤...
Trademarks and Licenses Trademarks and Licenses • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG- Important Notice on Software trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use 4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE of such marks by JVCKENWOOD Corporation is under PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A The software embedded in this product comprises a...
Trademarks and Licenses Trademarks and Licenses Unless otherwise stipulated by the applicable laws 2. User may not duplicate, copy, modify, add to, EULA or agreed upon in writing, the copyright holders or translate or otherwise alter, or loan licensed those who are entitled to modify and redistribute the Software and the associated literature in whole or in Software License Agreement software components are not held responsible for...
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Trademarks and Licenses Trademarks and Licenses Article 4 (Rights to Licensed Software) Article 8 (Cancellation of the Agreement) 3. User agrees to comply with all the international All rights to Licensed Software and the associated Licensor reserves the right to cancel this agreement and domestic laws that apply to this software (U.S.
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