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Kenwood DNX5180 User Manual

Kenwood DNX5180
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KENWOOD
DNX7180
DNX7480BT
DNX6980
DNX6180
DNX6040EX
DNX6480BT
DNX5180
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Kenwood DNX5180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPS NavigationYes
BluetoothYes
TouchscreenYes
iPod ControlYes
USB InputYes
SD Card SlotYes
AM/FM TunerYes
DVD PlaybackYes
CD PlaybackYes
iPhone CompatibilityYes
Steering Wheel ControlYes
Backup Camera InputYes
Display Size6.1 inches
Resolution800 x 480
Audio Formats SupportedMP3, WMA, AAC
Video Formats SupportedMPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4

Summary

Product Precautions

Safety and Handling Guidelines

Covers general safety, disc handling, battery use, and monitor protection.

Operational Specifics

Addresses lens fogging and specific disc handling procedures.

Safety Precautions and Important Information

Important Information

Guidelines on vehicle battery preservation and general device usage.

First Step

Basic Operations

Front Panel Controls Overview

Explains the function of each button on the unit's front panel.

SD Card Insertion and Ejection

Step-by-step guide for inserting and ejecting an SD card.

Navigation System Usage

Displaying the Navigation Screen

Instructions to press the <NAV> button to access the navigation screen.

Controlling Audio from Navigation Screen

How to control audio sources while the navigation screen is displayed.

Entering Destination and Guidance

Steps to enter a destination and begin navigation guidance.

Additional Features

Traffic Information Management

Covers manually avoiding traffic, viewing traffic maps, and traffic delays.

System and Map Updates

Instructions for updating the navigation system software and map data.

Music Playback Operations

Connecting Media Sources

Steps to connect media sources like discs, USB devices, and iPods.

Music Control Screen

Basic controls for music playback on the source control screen.

Searching Music Tracks

Methods for searching music tracks using list or refined search.

Movie and Picture Playback

Connecting Media Sources

Instructions on connecting media sources for movie/picture playback.

Screen Controls for Playback

Explains screen areas for controlling movie/picture playback.

Radio Operation

Station Tuning and Memory

Steps for searching radio stations using manual tuning or auto memory.

Preset Station Recall

How to recall memorized radio stations using preset buttons.

Bluetooth Phone Operations

Registering Your Cell Phone

Procedure for pairing a cell phone with the unit via Bluetooth.

Connecting Your Cell Phone

Steps to connect a paired cell phone for hands-free functionality.

Phonebook Data Download

Instructions to download phonebook data from the cell phone to the unit.

Installation Procedure

Before Installation Precautions

Safety warnings and precautions to follow before installing the unit.

Installation Procedure

Supplied Accessories

Lists and describes all accessories provided with the unit for installation.

Installation Procedure

Removing The Unit

Instructions on how to safely remove the unit and its front panel.

Installation Procedure

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Diagram and explanation of wire connections to terminals for various functions.

About This Unit

Copyrights and Trademarks

Details about copyrights, trademarks, and licenses for software and media.

How To Read This Manual

Search Operation Guide

Explains how to search music, video, or picture files by operations.

List and Other Search Methods

Describes searching tracks, folders, files, and narrowing down lists.

Turning On The Unit

Initial Setup Procedures

Language and Monitor Settings

Configures display language and monitor angle for initial setup.

Device and Color Configuration

Sets up iPod interface, external devices, color, and camera.

Media Playback Operations

Connecting Media Sources

Steps to connect media sources like discs, USB devices, and iPods.

USB Device and iPod Connection

Steps to connect and play music from USB devices and iPods.

Top Menu Screen Operations

Source and Setup Navigation

How to switch audio sources and enter setup modes from the Top Menu.

Navigation Display and Standby

How to display navigation information and turn off audio functions.

Common Operations

General Operations

Describes common functions usable from most screens, including menu and return keys.

List Screen Navigation

Explains common function keys in list screens and scrolling methods.

Flick Scrolling Technique

Demonstrates scrolling list content by flicking the screen.

Navigation Operation

Displaying the Navigation Screen

Instructions to press the <NAV> button to access the navigation screen.

Controlling Audio from Navigation Screen

How to control audio sources while the navigation screen is displayed.

DVD/Video CD (VCD) Operation

DVD/VCD Basic Operation

Explains how to control most functions from the source control and playback screens.

Multi Function Menu for Media

Track and File Search Functions

Covers searching tracks, files, folders, and switching to picture display.

Playback Controls and Setup

Includes playback controls, device disconnect, and access to setup/audio menus.

DVD Disc Menu Operation

Performing Operations and Settings

Explains how to perform operations and set DVD play modes via the menu.

Zoom Control for DVD and VCD

Language and Angle Settings

Adjusts subtitle language, audio language, and picture angle.

Zoom Ratio and Menu Navigation

Controls zoom ratio and navigates DVD/VCD menus.

DVD Setup Options

Language and Dynamic Range Settings

Configures menu, subtitle, audio language, and dynamic range.

Angle Mark, Screen Ratio, and Parental Level

Sets angle mark display, screen ratio, and parental level.

Disc Setup and Stream Information

Configures disc settings and displays stream information.

Language and Parental Level Setup

Language Setup Procedures

Guides setting menu, subtitle, and voice languages for playback.

Parental Level Configuration

Guides setting and entering the parental code for playback restrictions.

Disc Setup Configuration

CD Read and On-Screen Display

Sets CD read mode and on-screen DVD display options.

CD, Audio, Visual, and iPod Operations

Media Information and Controls

Displays media information and provides controls for switching views and functions.

Multi Function Menu for Media

File and Menu Navigation

Explains file searching, menu display, and key display areas for media.

USB and iPod Operations

Media Information and Controls

Displays media info, artwork, and provides controls for switching views and functions.

File List and Menu Navigation

Covers contents lists, sub-function menus, and list switching.

Picture and Video File Playback

File Searching and Key Display

Explains searching picture/video files and displaying the last control screen.

Multi Function Menu Options

Track and File Search Functions

Covers searching tracks, files, folders, and switching to picture display.

Playback Controls and Setup

Includes playback controls, device disconnect, and access to setup/audio menus.

Sub Function Menu for Media

Repeat, Search, and Fast Forward Functions

Details repeat, search, fast forward/backward, and key hiding functions.

Random Play and Time Confirmation

Explains random playback, time confirmation, and status bar display.

Media Search Operations

List Search Procedures

Describes how to search tracks, folders, and files according to hierarchy.

Other Search Methods

Explains alternative search methods for narrowing down lists.

Category and Link Search

Category-Based Searching

Guides searching files by selecting categories and alphabet letters.

Link Search by Artist/Album

Guides searching files by artist, album, genre, or composer.

Folder and Picture Search

Folder Search

Instructions for searching files within folders.

Picture Search

Guide for searching picture files on a USB device.

Album Artwork Search

Searching Music via Album Art

Guides searching music files by selecting album artwork.

Favorite List Management

Creating and Managing Favorite Lists

Guides creating playlists of favorite albums by selecting artwork and managing the list.

Movie Control Operations

Subtitle, Audio, and Menu Navigation

Adjusts subtitle language, audio language, and exits the movie control menu.

Pandora Internet Radio Operations

Information Display and Controls

Displays content info, artwork, and provides controls for switching views and functions.

Pandora Menu and Playback Options

Explains multi-function menus, play time, content info, and list switching.

Pandora Multi Function Menu

Station Search and Skip Functions

Covers searching stations, thumbs down, skipping songs, and bookmarking.

Station List and Sorting Options

Guides selecting stations and sorting lists alphabetically or by date.

USB, iPod, and DivX Setup

USB Device Configuration

Configures picture display time and USB device information display.

iPod and DivX Configuration

Sets up iPod audio book speed, screen, and DivX registration/deactivation.

Radio, HD Radio, and Satellite Radio Operations

Basic Radio and HD Radio Operation

Explains basic operations for radio and HD Radio tuning, presets, and functions.

Radio/HD Radio Basic Operation

Station Information and Controls

Displays station names, info, and provides access to multi-function and preset keys.

Sub Function and Preset List Access

Guides using sub-function keys and accessing the preset station list.

SIRIUS/XM Basic Operation

Station Information and Controls

Displays station info, controls, and provides access to multi-function keys.

Sub Function and Music Information

Guides using sub-function keys and viewing music details.

SIRIUS/XM Sub Function Menu

Station Tuning and Search Functions

Covers band switching, tuning, direct number entry, and list switching.

Multi Function Menu Options

Details functions like presets, search methods, scan, setup, audio, and external switch control.

Memory and Selection Operations

Auto and Manual Memory Functions

Guides storing stations automatically or manually in memory.

Preset Station Selection Methods

Explains selecting stations via multi-function menu or preset list.

Radio and Satellite Search Methods

Program Type Search (FM)

Guides tuning to stations by selecting specific program types.

Direct Channel Search (SIRIUS/XM/HD)

Guides tuning by entering channel number or frequency.

Category Search and Traffic Info

Category and Channel Selection

Guides specifying categories and selecting channels for SIRIUS/XM.

Traffic Information Setup

Guides setting up and receiving traffic information via FM tuner.

HD Radio Receive Mode and iTunes Tagging

HD Radio Receive Mode Settings

Guides setting the receive mode for HD Radio broadcasts.

iTunes Tagging Procedure

Guides tagging music using HD Radio receiver for iTunes.

Memory Usage and SIRIUS Setup

Checking Tagging Information

Guides checking memory usage and tagging information.

SIRIUS Setup Configuration

Guides setting up SIRIUS parental code, lock, and skip channel select.

SIRIUS Parental Code Management

Setting and Changing Parental Codes

Guides setting and changing the SIRIUS parental code.

SIRIUS Parental Lock and Skip Channels

Managing Parental Lock Channels

Guides enabling SIRIUS parental lock by selecting categories and channels.

Skip Channel Selection

Guides setting undesired channels to skip.

Bluetooth Control Overview

Registering and Connecting Bluetooth Units

Explains registering and connecting Bluetooth audio players or cell phones.

Bluetooth Unit Registration

Standard Registration Process

Guides registering a new Bluetooth device via PIN code and selection.

Special Unit Registration

Provides an alternative method for registering Bluetooth units if standard fails.

Connecting Bluetooth Unit

Standard Connection Procedure

Steps to connect a registered Bluetooth device like a phone or audio player.

Special Unit Connection

Alternative method for connecting Bluetooth units if standard fails.

Playing Bluetooth Audio Device

Bluetooth Basic Operation

Basic operations for playing Bluetooth audio, including controls and file info.

Multi Function Menu and Controls

Details the multi-function menu, audio controls, and setup options.

Hands-Free Phone Operations

Using Hands-Free Unit

Explains using the phone function via Bluetooth connection.

Phonebook Download and Call Making

Guides downloading phonebook data and making calls.

Bluetooth Call Operations

Dialing Methods Overview

Guides calling by entering phone numbers, using call records, phonebook, or voice recognition.

Call Management

Receiving and Rejecting Calls

Instructions for answering or rejecting incoming phone calls.

Operations During a Call

Details adjusting volume, switching voice output, and using dial tone.

Bluetooth Setup Configuration

PIN Code Registration

Guides registering the PIN code for Bluetooth device pairing.

Unit Connection and Output Setup

Guides selecting units to connect and setting up audio output.

Bluetooth Device Configuration and Control

PIN Code and Output Setup

Guides registering PIN code and setting Bluetooth output.

Hands-Free Function Setup

Guides performing various setups for the hands-free function.

Setting Up

Monitor Screen Setup

Adjusts image quality for iPod video, picture files, and menu screens.

System Setup Options

Configures user interface, security, and system settings like language and beep.

Display Settings and Monitor Angle

Adjusts display settings like color mode and monitor angle.

Camera Setup Configuration

Sets parameters for rear and front cameras, including interruption and settings.

Controlling Audio

Setting Audio Parameters

Guides setting audio balance, subwoofer level, and speaker types.

Audio Adjustments and EQ Control

Adjusts fader, balance, volume offset, and equalizer curves.

Audio Setting Up

Crossover Network and DSP Settings

Sets crossover frequencies for speakers and selects DSP system usage.

Car Type and Speaker Location Setup

Configures car type for automatic settings and selects speaker locations.

Car Type Adjust and DSP Select

Manually adjusts sound timing and selects DSP system.

Controlling Equalizer Manually

Adjusting EQ Curves and SystemQ-Ex

Selects EQ curves and controls SystemQ-Ex for tone setup.

Zone Control

Selecting Sources for Front and Rear

Allows selection of different sources for front and rear audio positions.

Listening Position

Adjusting Sound Effects by Listening Position

Adjusts sound effects based on listening position and stores settings.

Remote Controller Operation

Remote Controller Functions

Explains battery installation and functions of the remote controller buttons.

Switching the Operation Mode

AUD, DVD, and NAV Modes

Explains switching the remote controller mode for different functions.

Direct Search Mode

Jumping Directly to Content

Guides jumping directly to desired file, track, or chapter by entering number.

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions Overview

Provides a table of common problems, reasons, and solutions.

Error Messages and Causes

Lists common error messages, their causes, and solutions.

Resetting The Unit

Appendix

Playable Media and Files

Lists playable discs, audio, video, and picture files supported by the unit.

Connectable iPod/iPhone

Lists compatible iPod/iPhone models and connection requirements.

Usable USB Device

Details requirements for using mass-storage USB devices, including file systems.

Status Bar Indicator Items

Explains the meaning of indicators displayed on the unit's status bar.

Region Codes In The World

Illustrates region codes for DVD discs according to country or area.

DVD Language Codes

Provides a list of language codes for DVD playback.

Specifications

Details technical specifications for the unit's monitor, DVD player, USB, and Bluetooth sections.

Software Updates and POI Data

Information on updating software, map data, custom POIs, and saving trip logs.

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