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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. Model DDX6019/DDX6039 Serial number...
Contents Before Use ... 4 Notes on playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG .. 6 Basic operations ... 8 Basic Operations of Remote Controller ... 10 About discs ... 13 Controlling during DVD Video, Video CD, JPEG or MPEG Playback ... 14 Displaying the DVD/VCD/JPEG/MPEG Playback screen Displaying the Easy Control Panel Displaying the DVD/VCD Control screen...
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Character Entry ... 53 How To Use the Character Entry screen Source Select ... 54 Displaying the Control screen Displaying the Source Select screen Adjusting the Picture Quality ... 55 Displaying the Screen Control screen Setup Menu ... 56 Setup Menu ...56 Displaying the Control screen Displaying the Setup Menu screen Audio Set Up ...57...
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button to restore factory settings.
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Region codes in the world The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map. Icons on the DVD discs Icon Indicates the region code where the disc can be played. Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3)/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG (MPEG 1/MPEG 2). Note, however, that the MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW,DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/ When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent...
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MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD/DVD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
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1 Attenuator/Loudness [ATT] key Attenuates the volume. Press it again to cancel muting. Press it for more than 1 second to turn the Loudness function on or off. If turned on, high and low tones are enhanced during low volume. 2 Volume Controls [d] / [u] key Adjusts the volume.
Basic Operations of Remote Controller : An operation during DVD playback : An operation during VCD playback : An operation during DVD, VCD, CD, MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG or MD playback DISC : An operation during TV source : An operation during FM/AM broadcasting source TUNER English...
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1 Remote Control Mode selector switch Selects one of the following remote control modes. AUD: Tuner source or attached disc changer source DVD: Built-in DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG player source TV source 2 [SRC] key Audio source changes each time you press the key. ] / [ ] key DISC...
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; [AUDIO] key (When 1 is set to "DVD") Switches an audio language. a [4] / [¢] key (When 1 is set to "DVD" or "AUD") DISC Selects a song. (When 1 is set to "TV" or "AUD") Selects a channel. (When 1 is set to "AUD") TUNER Selects a station...
About discs Handling discs • Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. • CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW discs are easier to be damaged than a ordinary music CD. Use a CD-R/RW, DVD- R/RW, or DVD+R/RW disc after reading the cautions on the package.
Controlling during DVD Video, Video CD, JPEG or MPEG Playback Various control screens appear when you play back a DVD Video (DVD), a Video CD (VCD) disc, a JPEG or a MPEG files. Displaying the DVD/VCD/JPEG/MPEG Playback screen You can use the following operations when displaying DVD/VCD/JPEG/MPEG images.
JPEG/MPEG playback screen DVD MEDIA MODE: F U L L AV-OUT: Displaying the Easy Control Panel The Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the DVD/VCD screen. Displaying the Easy Control Panel T i t l e 1 C h a p 3 DVD VIDEO MODE: F U L L...
Displaying the DVD/VCD Control screen Plays a DVD/VCD using various functions. DVD/VCD Control screen DV D V I D E O N e x t N e x t 39 40 T i t l e 1 C h a p T 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 K E N W O O D T-REP...
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Controlling during DVD Video, Video CD, JPEG or MPEG Playback English...
You can select a chapter and title for the DVD Menu screen. When you touch the screen, you can select the DVD menu. Highlight Highlight On DVD Menu DVD Menu 1. KENWOOD 1. KENWOOD 2. KENWOOD 2. KENWOOD 3. KENWOOD 3. KENWOOD 4. KENWOOD 4.
Controlling during DVD Video, Video CD, JPEG or MPEG Playback VCD Zoom Control Displays an enlarged VCD screen. Display the Zoom Control screen Zoom Control Button Area (page 14) ZoomCtrl Zoom 1 Changes the zoom ratio at 4 levels (2 times, 3 times, 4 times, or off ) each time you touch.
CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer Play Control You can recall various control screens during CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer playback. Displaying the Easy Control Panel The CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer Play Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the selected picture. Displaying the Easy Control Panel During CD playback DVD CD MODE: F U L L...
Displaying the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ MPEG/Disc Changer Control screen You can play the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc changer using various functions. CD Control screen DV D C D M e n u DISP Tr a c k 4 P 2 : 0 9 K E N W O O D During CD playback 9 Calls the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer Menu.
MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG Control screen DV D M E D I A M e n u DISP N e x t N e x t K E N W O O D FREP English During MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG play 13:50 k Ejects a disc. l Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards.
Disc changer/CD player Control screen C D - C H M e n u D i s c D i s c DISP SCRL N e x t N e x t DREP MRDM CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer Play Control During play by the disc changer/CD player 13:50 T Selects a track.
Displaying the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ MPEG/Disc Changer Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. CD Menu screen D V D C D Name Set English Selects option from various function menus. Returns to the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer Control screen. • The available functions vary depending on the source used.
Before Use Set Disc Name Names a CD. Play a CD you wish to name Call the CD/Disc Changer Menu Select the Set Name mode Name Set • The Name Set depending on the disc you are playing. Enter a name For character entry details, see <Character Entry>...
ID3/WMA TAG Display (during MP3/ WMA play) The ID3/WMA TAG information of MP3/WMA file is listed. Call the MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG Menu Display the ID3/WMA TAG I n fo r m a t i o n DVD MEDIA A L B U M : T i t l e : A r t i s t : A l bu m :...
Direct Search Searches for a disc or a track when its number is entered. During play on the built-in disc player Select the Direct Search mode The following items can be searched directly each time it is pressed. CD: Track number, Total play time MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG: Folder, File Enter a track number —...
Tuner Control Various control screens appear in the Tuner Source mode. Displaying the Easy Control Panel The Tuner Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the selected picture. Displaying the Easy Control Panel MODE:FULL AV-OUT:DVD TUNER F M 1 P r e s e t 1 Displaying the Tuner Control screen You can tune in a station using various functions.
Displaying the Tuner Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. Tuner Menu screen T U N E R Preset Select Name Set PTY Search Radio Text ; When the stations on memory. For memory of broadcasting stations, see <Auto Memory>...
Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO1 reception automatically.
Preset Select Lists and tunes in stations in memory one after the other. Call the Tuner Menu Call the Preset Select Menu Preset Select T U N E R FM1 1) 87.5 MHz FM1 2) 90.1 MHz DISP FM1 3) 98.1 MHz FM1 4) 106.1 MHz FM1 5) 108.0 MHz FM1 6) 87.5 MHz...
Direct Search Tunes in a station when its frequency is entered. Select a band Select the Direct Search mode Enter frequency — When you enter frequency, signal reception starts. Example: When you receive FM 92.1 MHz Example: When you receive AM 810 kHz •...
Search for Program Type A program is tuned when you set its program type. (Only when receiving the FM broadcast) Call the Tuner Menu Call the PTY Search Menu PTY Search T U N E R News Current Affairs Information Spor t SRCH Education...
TV/ Video Control Various control screens appear in the TV/ Video Source mode. (You can only operate TV with the optional accessory TV Tuner connected.) Displaying the TV Picture screen Various control screens appear in the TV Source mode. Select the TV Pictures.
Displaying the TV Control screen You can tune in a TV station using various functions. TV Control screen VIDEO – – SEEK N e x t N e x t T V 1 P r e s e t 1 AUTO1 Displaying the TV Menu screen You can select menu options using various...
Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO1 reception automatically.
Set Station Name Names a station. Select a station you wish to name Call the TV Menu (Page 35 r) Select the Set Name mode Name Set Enter a name For character entry details, see <Character Entry> (page 53). Exit the Set Name mode •...
SIRIUS Tuner Control Various control screens appear in the SIRIUS Tuner source mode. (with the optional accessory SIRIUS Tuner connected only) Displaying the Easy Control Panel The SIRIUS Tuner Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the selected picture. Displaying the Easy Control Panel MODE:FULL AV-OUT:AV-IN1 Band...
Displaying the SIRIUS Tuner Menu You can select menu options using various functions. SIRIUS Tuner Menu screen S I R I U S Channel Search 10key Direct SIRIUS Information u When recall the channel on memory. For memory of channel stations, see <Channel Memory>...
Channel Search The categories and channels are listed for your channel selection. Call the SIRIUS Tuner Menu Start Channel Searching Channel Search The category list appears. Category Selection screen S I R I U S Cat.Pop Cat.Rock Cat.Countr y Cat.Jazz&Standard Cat.Clasical 1 6 C H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Selects a category.
Direct Channel Search A channel is tuned when you enter its number. Call the SIRIUS Tuner Menu Display the Direct Search screen 10key Direct Direct Search screen S I R I U S 9 9 9 c h J a z z E n C l a v e C a n c e l 1 Enters a channel number.
HD Radio Control <North American sales only> Various control screens appear in the HD Radio Source mode. (with the optional accessory HD Radio tuner connected only) Displaying the Easy Control Panel The HD Radio Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the selected picture.
Displaying the HD Radio Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. HD Radio Menu screen HD RADIO Receive Mode Title i When recall the stations on memory. For memory of broadcasting stations, see <Auto Memory> (page 44) or <Manual Memory> (page 44).
Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO1 reception automatically.
Receive Mode The digital or analog program is selected and received. Call the HD Radio Menu Call the Receive mode Menu Receive Mode H D R A D I O Receive Mode A u t o 1 Receive mode Display. 2 Switches the Receive mode.
DAB Tuner control Various control screens appear in the DAB Tuner source mode. (with the optional accessory DAB tuner connected only) Displaying the Easy Control Panel The DAB Tuner Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the selected picture. Displaying the Easy Control Panel MODE:FULL AV-OUT:AV-IN1 Band...
Displaying the DAB Tuner Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. DAB Tuner Menu screen D A B Ser vice Select Languag e Filter PTY Search DAB Information a Selects option from various function menus. s Returns to the DAB Tuner Control screen. •...
Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time you touch the button. Tunes in a ensemble with good AUTO1 reception automatically.
Service Select The service list of the currently receiving ensemble is displayed for your selection. Call the DAB Tuner Menu Call the Service Select Menu Ser vice Select D A B Ser vice Name Ser vice Name Ser vice Name Ser vice Name Ser vice Name Ser vice Name...
Search for Program Type The services are received when you set its program type. Call the DAB Tuner Menu Call the PTY Search Menu PTY Search D A B N e w s SRCH LANG 2 2 0 . 0 9 4 M H z 1 Selects a program type.
DAB Information The DAB information is displayed. Call the DAB Tuner Menu Display the DAB Information screen DAB Information T U N E R Service Label: Ensemble Label: Component Label: 2 2 0 . 0 9 4 M H z 1 Displays the DAB information (such as Service label, Ensemble label, Component label, Audio quality, Region label, and Dynamic label).
Weather Band Tuner Control Various control screens appear in the Weather Band Tuner source mode. (with the optional accessory Weather Band Tuner connected only) Displaying the Easy Control Panel The Weather Band Tuner Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the selected picture. Displaying the Easy Control Panel MODE:FULL AV-OUT:AV-IN1 1 c h...
Character Entry How To Use the Character Entry screen When you select the Set Disc Name mode or others, the following screen appears for character entry. Character Entry screen K E N W O O D S p a c e 1 Shifts the cursor.
Source Select The source you wish to listen to can be selected quickly. Displaying the Control screen Press this key several times unit the Control screen appears. Control screen DV D V I D E O N e x t N e x t T i t l e 1 C h a p...
Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality of the monitor. Displaying the Screen Control screen You can adjust the picture quality using the following keys. Displaying the Easy Control Panel. Screen Control screen 1 Brightness Control 2 Tint Control Displayed for an NTSC system image on DVD/TV or Video.
Setup Menu Setup Menu You can set up various receiver parameters. Displaying the Control screen Press this key several times until the Control screen appears. Control screen DV D V I D E O N e x t N e x t T i t l e 1 C h a p T 0 : 0 5 : 2 0...
Audio Set Up You can setup a speaker network, etc. Displaying the Audio Set Up screen Speaker setup screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 76) 3 Calls the Setup Menu. 4 Displays the X'Over setup screen.
Crossover Network Setup You can set a crossover frequency of speakers. X'Over setup screen X ' O v e r HPF Front FREQ 2 2 0 H z HPF Rear FREQ 1 8 0 H z LPF SUB FREQ 1 2 0 H z S U B P h a s e 1 Sets a Front High Pass Filter frequency.
Before Use DVD Setup You can set up the DVD play. Displaying the DVD SETUP 1 screen DVD SETUP 1 screen Menu LANG S u b t i t l e LANG Au d i o LANG Dynam i c R a n g e N o r m a l DVD SETUP 1 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous...
Displaying the DVD SETUP 2 screen DVD SETUP 2 screen Angle Mark S c r e e n R a t i o 1 6 : 9 Pa r e n t a l L e v e l O f f O u t p u t Au t o DVD SETUP 2...
Language Setup Selects a language you use for the speech and menus. Display the Language Setup screen See <Displaying the DVD SETUP 1 screen> (page 59) and select a language you wish to use. A u d i o LANG C l e a r C a n c e l 1 Enters a language code.
Parental Level Setup Sets a parental level. Display the Parental Level code number screen (Page 60 q) S e t P a r e n t a l P a s s * * * * C l e a r C a n c e l 1 Enters a code number.
System Setup You can set up the system parameters. Displaying the System Set Up screen System Set Up screen B e e p S c ro l l A u t o Remote Sensor CD Read System Set Up 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 76) 3 Calls the Setup Menu. (page 56) 4 Selects a navigation system connection. ( "RGB": Allows the Kenwood’s Navigation System to connect via its interface cable. "AV-IN": Allows a third-party navigation system to connect via the AV INPUT port.
Before Use Displaying the AV I/F 2 screen AV I/F 2 screen O f f D V D Displaying the AV I/F 3 screen AV I/F 3 screen F - L e f t 8 Sets a method to switch to the rear view camera video display.
User Interface You can set up user interface (IF) parameters. Displaying the User I/F 1 screen User I/F 1 screen Displaying the User I/F 2 screen User I/F 2 screen English 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Before Use Touch Panel Adjustment You can adjust the touch panel operations. Display the Touch Panel Adjust screen Touch Touch touch to display it. Touch Adjust Me n u T o u c h 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Monitor Set UP You can adjust the position, picture quality and the screen mode of the monitor. Displaying the Screen Adjust screen Monitor Screen Adjust screen C O N T B L K Dimmer Mode S Y N C Screen Adjust Displaying the Tilt Adjust screen Tilt Adjust screen R E V...
Displaying the Mode Select screen Mode Select screen DV D S e t R - C A M S e t V I D E O S e t Mode Select Full picture mode (FULL) Justify picture mode (JUST) e Selects a screen mode of the DVD playback screen. You can select any of the following screen mode.
Before Use Security Code Setup You can set a security code to protect your receiver system against theft. • The Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice. Display the Security Code Setup screen Security Security touch to display it.
Before Use If you have pressed the Reset button or if you have disconnected the Receiver from battery... Enter the correct security code — You must enter the same security code as that you have entered in Step 3 above. Enter the security code E n t e r Now, you can use your Receiver.
Before Use Set Up Memory Audio Set Up and AV Interface settings can be memorized. The memorized settings can be recalled at any time. For example, even when the settings are cleared due to replacement of the battery, the settings can be restored. Display the Set Up Memory screen Set Up Memor y Set Up Memor y...
Before Use SIRIUS Setup <North American sales only> You can display the SIRIUS ID. (with the optional accessory SIRIUS Tuner connected only) Displaying the SIRIUS Set Up screen SIRIUS Set Up SIRIUS Set Up screen S I R I U S I D Me n u 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 S I R I U S S e t U p...
DAB Set Up You can set the DAB reception. (only with the optional accessory DAB Tuner connected) Displaying the DAB Set Up screen DAB Set Up DAB Set Up screen D A B P r i o r i t y Me n u D R C R e g i o n a l I N T...
Announcement Selection You can set various announcement reception parameters. Display the Announcement Selection screen (Page 74 8) S e t A n n o u n c e m e n t Tr a f f i c N e w s Tr a n s p o r t N e w s Wa r n i n g N e w s...
Sound Effects Menu Sound Effects Menu You can set up the receiver sound effects. Displaying the Control screen Control screen DV D V I D E O N e x t N e x t T i t l e 1 C h a p T 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 K E N W O O D...
Audio Control You can adjust the front/rear and right/left audio balance. Displaying the Audio Control 1 screen Audio Control 1 screen Displaying the Audio Control 2 screen Audio Control 2 screen Me n u BMS AMP Bass F l a t BMS AMP FREQ Normal Stream Information...
Control during DVD Video or Video CD Playback Equalizer You can set up the equalizer. Displaying the Equalizer screen Equalizer screen Me n u System Q N a t u r a l S y s t e m Q - E X Equalizer English 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous...
Before Use Tone curve setup You can set a Tone curve. Display the Tone setup screen T o n e Tone setup screen 1 Bass adjustment items are displayed. 2 Middle adjustment items are displayed. 3 Treble adjustment items are displayed. 4 Bass DC Extend settings If turned "On", it extends the bass center frequency to the low register by approximately...
Zone Control You can set the front and rear audio source. Displaying the Zone Control screen Zone Control screen English 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Setup Menu. (page 56) 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 76) 4 Turns the Zone Function (that sets different source sounds for front and rear speakers) On or Off.
Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone call Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone call When the telephone is called, the system is paused automatically. When the telephone is called... The Phone Call ("CALL") screen appears, and system is paused. Phone Call ("CALL") screen C A L L If you want to continue to listen to the audio...
Glossary DVD: Digital Versatile Disc A type of disc which contains recording of audio/ video packaged media with high video and audio quality, such as a movie, featuring large recording capacity and digital signal processing capability. VCD: VIDEO CD A type of CD which contains the recording of mov- ing images.
Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misopera- tion or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General The power does not turn on. ✔...
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The sound quality is poor or distorted. ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring. ✔ The speakers are not wired correctly. Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.
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Disc source The disc control mode cannot be selected. ✔ No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.
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Mecha Error The disc player is malfunctioning. ] Eject the disc and try inserting it again. Contact the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues blinking or the disc cannot be ejected. Disc Error The unplayable discs is inserted. Read Error The disc is upside-down.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Monitor section Picture size : 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide Display system : Transparent TN LCD panel Drive system : TFT active matrix system Number of pixels : 336,960 (480H×234V×RGB) Effective pixels : 99.99% Pixel arrangement : RGB striped arrangement Back lighting...
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Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.