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Kenwood DDX9903S User Manual

Kenwood DDX9903S
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B5A-1048-00 b (KN/RN)© 2016 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
DDX9903S
DDX9703S
MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DDX6903S
DDX6703S
DDX9716BTS
DDX916WSL
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 DVD-receiver.
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Kenwood DDX9903S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution800 x 480 pixels
BluetoothYes
Apple CarPlayYes
Android AutoYes
Audio Formats SupportedMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
HD RadioYes
SiriusXM ReadyYes
Rear USB InputYes
Rear Camera InputYes
Video Formats SupportedMPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Preamp Outputs (Channels)3
RMS Power Output22 watts
Peak Output50 Watts x 4 Channels
Built-in GPS NavigationNo
Display6.95 inches
USB Ports2
Power Output50 watts x 4

Summary

BEFORE USE

Cautions on the monitor

Important notes and precautions regarding the monitor's operation and display.

For safety

Essential safety guidelines for operating the unit to prevent accidents and damage.

Temperature inside the car

Guidance on operating the unit in extreme temperatures inside the vehicle.

INITIAL SETTINGS

Initial setup

Step-by-step guide for performing the initial setup when powering on the unit for the first time.

Setting the security function

Instructions for registering and activating a security code to protect the receiver system.

Calendar/clock settings

Procedure for setting the calendar and clock time on the unit.

BASICS

Component names and functions

Detailed explanation of the names and functions of the unit's various components.

Common operations

Covers fundamental operations like turning power on/off and adjusting volume.

Monitor panel operations — <Angle Adjust>

Details on how to adjust the monitor panel angle for optimal viewing.

Common screen operations

Explains how to interact with the touch screen using touch, hold, flick, and swipe gestures.

Home screen descriptions

Overview of the Home screen layout and how to access sources and settings.

Source/option selection screen descriptions

Guidance on displaying and customizing the source/option selection screen for various inputs.

Source control screen descriptions

Information on the source control screen for performing playback operations.

<SETUP> screen descriptions

Explanation of the SETUP screen for accessing detailed system settings.

List screen descriptions

How to navigate and select items from various lists during audio/video playback.

Playback operations during video playback

Details on controlling video playback, including chapter/track selection.

Selecting the playback source/option

Guide on selecting different playback sources and options available on the unit.

Selecting the playback source on the Home screen

How to select playback sources directly from the Home screen using large icons.

Customizing the source/option selection screen

Instructions on arranging items displayed on the source/option selection screen.

Using the pop-up short-cut menu

How to use the pop-up short-cut menu for quick access to various screens.

DISCS

Playing a disc

Information on playing discs, including compatibility and general playback rules.

Inserting a disc

Step-by-step guide on how to insert a disc into the unit.

Playback operations

Details on controlling disc playback, including ejecting and adjusting settings.

Operation buttons

Explanation of operation buttons available during disc playback for audio and video.

Playback information

Information displayed on the screen during disc playback, such as media type and track info.

Selecting a folder/track on the list

Guide on selecting folders and tracks from a list on the disc.

Video menu operations (except for VCD)

How to use the video menu screen during video playback for DVD/VCD.

Selecting playback mode

Explanation of how to select different playback modes like repeat and random.

Settings for DVD playback

Options for customizing settings related to DVD playback, such as language and aspect ratio.

USB

Connecting a USB device

Instructions on how to connect a USB mass storage device to the unit.

Playback operations

Details on controlling playback of audio and video files from a USB device.

Indications and buttons on the source control screen

Explanation of indicators and buttons shown during USB playback.

Selecting a track in a list

Guide on selecting tracks and folders from a list on a connected USB device.

iPod/iPhone

Preparation

Steps and information needed before connecting an iPod/iPhone for optimal use.

Connecting iPod/iPhone

Detailed instructions on how to connect an iPod/iPhone via wired or Bluetooth methods.

Selecting the connection method

Guide on selecting the appropriate connection method for iPod/iPhone apps.

Playback operations

How to control playback of music and other content from iPod/iPhone.

Indications and buttons on the source control screen

Explanation of indicators and buttons shown during iPod/iPhone playback.

Selecting an audio track from the list

Instructions for selecting audio tracks from lists and searching within the iPod/iPhone.

APPS—Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay/Mirroring

Using the Apps of an Android device-Android Auto™

Guide to using Android Auto for convenient access to smartphone functions while driving.

Using Apps of iPhone—Apple CarPlay

How to use Apple CarPlay to safely access iPhone features while driving.

Using an App—Mirroring

Instructions for mirroring your smartphone's screen onto the unit's display.

HD Radio™ tuner

About HD Radio™ Technology

Explanation of HD Radio technology and its features like HD2/HD3, Bookmark, Digital Sound.

Listening to the HD Radio™ broadcast

Guide on how to tune into and listen to HD Radio broadcasts.

Operation buttons

Explanation of the buttons used for operating the HD Radio tuner.

Changing the HD Radio reception mode

Instructions for changing between digital, analog, or auto reception modes.

Selecting a station/channel by specifying frequency/channel number—Direct Search

How to search for stations by directly entering frequency or channel number.

Selecting a channel on the channel list

Guide on searching for channels using the channel list.

Searching for FM HD Radio programs—PTY Search

How to search for FM HD Radio programs based on PTY code.

Presetting stations

Steps for storing favorite radio stations using automatic or manual presetting.

Selecting a preset station from the list

How to select a previously stored station from the preset list.

Bookmarking information of a favorite song

Information on storing and viewing details of favorite songs via bookmarks.

Registering a bookmark

Steps to register up to 100 bookmarks for favorite songs or content.

Checking information of a bookmarked track

How to view detailed information for tracks saved in the bookmark list.

Deleting a bookmark

Instructions on how to delete bookmarks from the list.

Receiving an emergency alert message

Information on how to receive and manage emergency alert messages.

Activating emergency alert message reception

Steps to activate or deactivate the reception of emergency alert messages.

Displaying received emergency alert messages

How to check the log of received emergency alert messages.

Radio

Listening to the radio

Instructions on how to listen to the radio, including tuning and station selection.

Presetting stations

Guide on storing and selecting preset radio stations for quick access.

FM RBDS features

Details on FM RBDS features, including PTY search and TI standby reception.

Searching for FM RBDS programs—PTY Search

How to search for radio programs by selecting a PTY code.

Activating/deactivating TI Standby Reception

Instructions for activating/deactivating traffic information standby reception.

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

Activating subscription

Steps to activate your SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription by checking Radio ID.

Listening to the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

Guide on how to listen to SiriusXM satellite radio channels.

Operation buttons

Explanation of operation buttons for seeking channels and accessing features.

Selecting a channel

Methods for selecting channels by number or from a category/channel list.

Presetting channels

How to store and select up to 6 favorite SiriusXM channels per band.

Selecting a preset channel

Guide on selecting a previously stored SiriusXM channel from the preset list.

Replay

Information on pausing, rewinding, and replaying content from the currently tuned channel.

Replaying content

How to replay content, including starting/pausing playback and skipping segments.

Replaying content from a list of recorded data on a program basis—Instant Replay list

How to select and replay recorded content from the Instant Replay list.

SmartFavorites

Explanation of SmartFavorites for buffering and replaying missed content from favorite channels.

TuneStart™

How to listen to the current song from the beginning when selecting a SmartFavorites channel.

TuneScan

Details on activating TuneScan to preview songs from music channels.

TuneMix™

How to create a custom channel blend from preset music channels and skip unwanted songs.

Setting reception restrictions

How to limit access to SiriusXM channels, particularly those with mature content.

Setting the parental control

Steps to set a parental code and manage parental control settings.

Activating/deactivating the parental control

How to enable or disable parental control to lock channels classified as 'mature'.

Selecting the channels to lock—Parental Lock Channel Selection

Procedure to pick specific channels to be locked by the parental control feature.

Skipping unwanted channels

How to skip specific channels to avoid receiving unwanted content.

Resetting the SiriusXM Satellite Radio settings

Instructions for resetting SiriusXM Satellite Radio settings to their default values.

OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Using a camera

Guide on connecting and configuring cameras, including rear and front view.

Adjusting the parking guidelines

How to adjust parking guidelines for accurate parking assistance based on vehicle size.

Displaying the picture from the camera

How to display camera feeds manually or automatically when shifting into reverse.

Using external audio/video players—AV-IN

Instructions for connecting and playing audio/video from external sources via AV-IN.

Using a smartphone—HDMI/MHL

How to connect a smartphone via HDMI/MHL to display its screen on the unit.

Watching a TV

Guide on connecting and viewing TV channels using an external TV tuner box.

Using ADS adapter features

How to use ADS adapter features for vehicle information like tire pressure and gauges.

Using the external navigation unit

Instructions for connecting and viewing navigation guidance from an external unit.

Adjusting the guidance volume

How to adjust the volume level for navigation voice guidance.

BLUETOOTH

Connecting Bluetooth devices

Steps for activating Bluetooth, pairing new devices, and managing connections.

Activating/deactivating the Bluetooth function

How to turn the Bluetooth function on or off on the unit for wireless device communication.

Registering and connecting a new Bluetooth device

Procedure for pairing and registering Bluetooth devices for the first time.

Pairing a Bluetooth device from the target device

How to initiate pairing from the Bluetooth device itself for connection.

Determine usage as a mobile phone

Selecting how the Bluetooth device will be used, e.g., as a phone or audio player.

Connecting/disconnecting a paired Bluetooth device

How to connect, disconnect, or manage multiple paired Bluetooth devices simultaneously.

Deleting a paired Bluetooth device

Instructions on how to remove a previously paired Bluetooth device from the unit's list.

Changing the PIN code

How to change the Bluetooth connection PIN code for security.

Change the device name of the unit displayed on the paired device

How to change the name the unit displays on paired Bluetooth devices.

Using a Bluetooth mobile phone

Information on receiving calls and using the phone features via Bluetooth.

Ending a call

How to end an ongoing call made or received via Bluetooth.

Adjusting the volume during a call/echo cancel level/noise reduction volume

Adjusting microphone volume, echo cancel, and noise reduction during calls.

Switching between handsfree mode and phone mode

How to switch between handsfree and phone mode during a call.

Switching between two connected devices

How to switch the active device when two Bluetooth devices are connected simultaneously.

Muting the volume of the microphone

How to mute or unmute the microphone volume during a call.

Sending dial tone during a call

How to send dial tone signals during a call using the DTMF function.

Making a call

Instructions on how to make calls using the phone control screen, call history, or phonebook.

From the call history

How to make a call directly from the unit's call history log.

From the phonebook

Guide on accessing and searching the phonebook for contacts to make calls.

Direct number entry

How to directly enter a phone number and initiate a call.

Voice dialing

How to use voice commands to initiate calls, provided the phone supports voice recognition.

Presetting phone numbers

Instructions on setting up to 10 phone numbers for quick preset dialing.

Editing phonebook

How to transfer, add, or delete contacts from the phonebook.

SETTINGS

Settings for using applications of iPod/iPhone/Android/BlackBerry

Configuration for using smartphone applications like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Sound adjustment—Audio

Adjusting various audio settings including equalizer, sound effects, and listening position.

Changing the display design

Options for customizing the unit's display, including panel color and background images.

Customizing the system settings

How to memorize, recall, or lock system settings for convenience.

Selecting different sources for the front and rear monitors—Zone Control

Setting different audio sources for front and rear monitors or controlling zone volume.

Setting the car type/speakers/crossover frequency

Configuring audio settings based on car type, speakers, and crossover frequencies.

Adjusting the sound effect

Adjusting various sound effects like Bass Boost, Loudness, and Space Enhancer.

Adjustment for video playback

Adjusting video playback settings such as brightness, contrast, and aspect ratio.

Using the sound equalization

Using the graphic equalizer to adjust sound levels and select preset sound modes.

Storing your own adjustments—Adjusting the sound precisely

How to store custom sound adjustments as user profiles for recall.

Setting the listening position

Adjusting sound effects based on the listening position in the vehicle.

Adjusting the Digital Time Alignment (DTA)

Fine-tuning speaker output delay times for optimal sound staging.

Localizing the sound image—Front Focus

Adjusting the sound image to appear in front of the selected seat position.

Adjusting the volume balance

Adjusting the front-to-rear and left-to-right speaker output balance.

Adjusting the volume output according to different sources

Setting auto-adjustment volume levels for each source to manage output differences.

Customizing the panel color

Changing the unit's panel color and illumination settings.

Making your own color adjustment

Creating and storing custom panel color adjustments using RGB values.

Customizing the background

Changing the background image displayed on the unit.

Storing your favorite image for the background

Setting a favorite image from a USB device as the background.

Customizing the system settings

How to memorize, recall, or lock system settings for convenience.

Setting menu items—SETUP

How to display and navigate the main SETUP menu.

Adjusting the touch position

Calibrating the touch panel for accurate touch input if operations don't match.

<AV> setting screen

Settings for AV input, including app connection, TV tuner control, and AV-OUT.

<Display> setting screen

Options for adjusting dimmer, OSD clock, panel color, and background.

<User Interface> setting screen

Settings related to user interface, including steering remote control and beep tones.

<Camera> setting screen

Detailed settings for rear-cam interruption, parking guidelines, front camera, and mirror image.

<Special> setting screen

Configuration for demo mode, setup memory, software info, licenses, and initialization.

<Bluetooth> setting screen

Settings for managing Bluetooth function, paired devices, and phone setup.

<Security> setting screen

Activating and managing the unit's security function, including setting a security code.

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Overview

Introduction to the remote controller, its compatibility, and important cautions.

Battery installation

Instructions for installing the batteries into the remote controller correctly.

Common operations (AUD mode)

Explanation of common operations performed using the remote controller in AUD mode.

DVD/VCD (DVD mode)

Operations for DVD/VCD playback using the remote controller.

Music Disc/Audio file/Video file (AUD mode)

Remote control operations for music, audio, and video files in AUD mode.

Searching for an item (chapter/title/track) directly

How to directly search for items using the remote controller's direct search function.

CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

Before installing the unit

Important warnings and precautions to follow before installing the unit in the vehicle.

Installing the unit

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the unit into the vehicle's console.

Installation procedure

Detailed steps for connecting power, speakers, and other wires during installation.

Connection

Diagram and instructions for connecting various wires to the unit and vehicle harness.

Connecting wires to terminals for Toyota Cars (for DDX916WSL)

Specific wiring instructions for connecting terminals on Toyota cars for DDX916WSL.

Connecting the USB extension cable

How to connect the USB extension cable for USB devices and smartphones.

Connecting a USB device

Instructions for connecting a USB device to the unit.

Connecting an iPod/iPhone for “iPod”/“Mirroring”

How to connect an iPod/iPhone for use with iPod or Mirroring features.

Connecting an iPhone for "Apple CarPlay"

How to connect an iPhone for use with Apple CarPlay.

Connecting a smartphone for “Mirroring”/”HDMI/MHL"

Steps to connect a smartphone for mirroring or HDMI/MHL display.

Connecting an Android device for "Android Auto"

How to connect an Android device for Android Auto functionality.

Connecting the Wireless Display Adapter to use smartphone/iPod/iPhone over a wireless connection

How to connect a Wireless Display Adapter for wireless smartphone/iPod/iPhone streaming.

Connecting external components

Diagram showing connections for various external components like cameras and audio outputs.

Connecting microphone for Bluetooth

Instructions for installing the microphone for Bluetooth handsfree functionality.

Connecting the GPS antenna

Guide on installing the GPS antenna for optimal signal reception.

Removing the unit

Steps for safely removing the unit from the vehicle, including trim plate removal.

REFERENCES

Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning the unit, handling moisture, and caring for discs.

How to handle discs

Proper methods for handling and storing discs to ensure playback quality.

File playback

Information on supported file formats for MPEG1/MPEG2 and MPEG4/H.264/WMV/MKV playback.

Playing MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC-LC/FLAC/Vorbis files

Details on supported audio file formats, bit rates, and sampling frequencies.

Disc playback

Information on playable disc types, including DVD, CD, and dual discs.

Unplayable discs

List of disc types and formats that cannot be played by the unit.

USB playback

Information on supported files, limitations, and notes for USB playback.

Notes on playing iPod/iPhone

Important notes regarding iPod/iPhone compatibility and usage with the unit.

Language codes (for DVD language selection)

List of language codes for selecting DVD subtitle and audio languages.

Error message list

A list of common error messages and their remedies for troubleshooting issues.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems like no sound, no picture, or remote controller issues.

Discs

Troubleshooting common disc playback problems, including unplayable discs and format errors.

USB

Troubleshooting common USB playback issues like 'Reading' error or interrupted sound.

iPod/iPhone

Troubleshooting common iPod/iPhone issues such as no sound, distorted sound, or non-responsiveness.

Radio

Troubleshooting common radio issues like poor reception or automatic presetting failures.

AV-IN

Troubleshooting issues with no picture appearing on the screen for AV-IN sources.

HD Radio reception

Troubleshooting common HD Radio reception issues, including static and sound quality.

Android Auto*/Apple CarPlay/Mirroring

Troubleshooting connection issues for Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Mirroring.

Bluetooth

Troubleshooting common Bluetooth issues like poor sound quality, interrupted audio, or connection failures.

Video section

Specifications for video input and output signals, including levels and formats.

Audio section

Specifications for audio output power, frequency band, and preout levels.

General

General specifications including operating voltage, current consumption, dimensions, and temperature range.

Trademarks and licenses

Information on trademarks, licenses, and disclaimers related to the product's technology.

Bluetooth section

Technical specifications for Bluetooth connectivity, including frequency, output power, and profiles.

DSP section

Technical specifications for the Digital Signal Processor, including equalizer and crossover settings.

FM radio section

Technical specifications for the FM radio tuner, including frequency range and sensitivity.

DVD player section

Technical specifications for the DVD player, including D/A converter and decoders.

USB interface section

Technical specifications for the USB interface, including standard, file system, and power.

HDMI interface section

Specifications for the HDMI interface, including connector type and power supply.

MHL interface section

Specifications for the MHL interface, including supported version and power supply.

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