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Kenwood KVT-636DVD User Manual

Kenwood KVT-636DVD
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MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER
KVT-696
KVT-636DVD
KVT-516
KVT-546DVD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Table of Contents

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Kenwood KVT-636DVD Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size6.1 inches
Resolution800 x 480 pixels
TouchscreenYes
DVD PlaybackYes
CD PlayerYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
AAC PlaybackYes
DivX PlaybackYes
USB InputYes
BluetoothYes
iPod ControlYes
Preamp Outputs3 pairs
Subwoofer OutputYes
NavigationOptional
Remote ControlYes
AM/FM TunerYes
Video InputYes
Audio Output50 Watts x 4 Channels

Summary

Instruction Manual

Before Use

Safety Precautions and Unit Care

Important safety warnings, disc handling, lens fogging, and unit cleaning instructions.

Notes on Connectivity and Compatibility

Compatible Units and Accessories

Lists compatible navigation units, iPod/iPhone models, and satellite radio tuners.

File Formats and USB Device Usage

Supported Media File Formats

Details on playable audio, video, and picture file formats.

USB Device Connection and Operation

Guidelines for connecting and using USB devices, including file system and cable length.

DVD Information and Restrictions

DVD Region Codes and Disc Marks

Explanation of region codes and symbols on DVD discs.

How to Read This Manual

Understanding Manual Conventions and Navigation

Explains manual symbols, layout, and how to follow instructions across pages.

Understanding Operation Symbols and Indicators

Key Operation Symbols Explained

Explains symbols for button presses, screen changes, and selections.

Basic Operations: Monitor Control

Monitor Open/Close Mechanism

Instructions for opening and closing the monitor panel with safety precautions.

Basic Operations: Core Controls

Power, Volume, and Playback Controls

How to manage power, volume, loudness, play/pause, stop, and seek functions.

Basic Operations: USB Device Playback

Playing and Removing USB Devices

Steps for connecting, playing, and safely removing USB devices.

Basic Operations: Source Selection

Selecting and Customizing Source Displays

How to select sources and customize the favorite source display.

Basic Operations: System and View Controls

Screen Setup and Navigation Access

Buttons for Screen Setup, Hands Free, Navigation, and Rear View camera access.

Switching Function and Navigation Screens

Navigating Between System Screens

How to switch between Navigation and other playback screens using the [FNC] button.

Navigation Control System

Using the Navigation System Interface

How to display and configure the navigation system.

Controlling Sources During Navigation

Managing other audio/video sources while the navigation screen is active.

Navigation: Controlling Connected Sources

USB, iPod, Bluetooth, and Tuner Controls

Detailed controls for USB, iPod, Bluetooth, TUNER, SIRIUS/XM, and HD Radio during navigation.

Watching DVD/VCD: Playback Interface

DVD/VCD Playback Screen Layout

Overview of controls and indicators during DVD and VCD playback.

Watching DVD/VCD: Playback Controls

Easy Control Panel Functions

Basic operation buttons on the Easy Control Panel for playback.

Control Screen Playback Features

Functions available when using the Control Screen for playback.

Watching DVD/VCD: Disc Menu Navigation

Accessing and Using the DVD Disc Menu

How to access and navigate the DVD Disc Menu for playback options.

Watching DVD/VCD: Advanced Playback Features

Highlight and Zoom Control for DVDs

Using Highlight Control for menu selections and Zoom Control for picture adjustment.

Watching DVD/VCD: VCD Zoom Control

Enlarging VCD Playback View

How to use the zoom function for an enlarged VCD playback screen.

Music Disc & Audio File Listening

CD and Audio File Playback Controls

Controls for playing music discs and audio files via the Control Screen.

Music & Audio File Listening: Playback Details

Audio File Playback Management

Detailed controls for audio file playback, including file browsing and playback modes.

Video File/Picture File Watching

Video/Picture File Playback Screen

Overview of controls and indicators during video and picture file playback.

Video File/Picture File Watching: Control Options

Easy Control Panel for Media Files

Basic operation buttons for video and picture files on the Easy Control Panel.

Control Screen for Media File Playback

Functions available in the Control Screen for media file playback.

Video File/Picture File Watching: Picture Adjustment

Picture Control Settings and Operations

How to adjust picture display settings like reversing, rotating, and ending picture control.

Radio Listening: Control Screen Functions

Radio Tuning and Information Display

Explains controls for band selection, station tuning, seek mode, and information display.

Radio Listening: Tuning Modes and Steps

Seek Mode and Frequency Step Settings

How to set station selection modes and adjust frequency tuning steps.

Radio Listening: Memory Functions

Auto and Manual Station Memory

How to store and recall radio stations using Auto Memory and Manual Memory.

Radio Listening: Station Information and Naming

Radio Text Display and Station Naming

How to display radio text and assign custom names to stations.

Radio Listening: Traffic and Program Search

Traffic Information and Program Type Search

How to use traffic information and search for stations by program type.

iPod Control: Connection and Basic Operation

Connecting and Controlling Your iPod

Steps for connecting an iPod and basic playback controls.

iPod Control: Advanced Playback Features

iPod Playback Controls via Control Screen

Detailed playback controls for music and video using the Control Screen.

iPod Control: Music Browsing and Selection

Browsing and Playing iPod Music by Category

How to browse and play music by category on the iPod.

USB Device Control: Basic Operations

Connecting and Controlling USB Devices

How to connect USB devices and perform basic playback operations.

USB Device Control: File and Folder Management

Managing USB Files, Folders, and Lists

Controls for browsing files, folders, and managing playback lists.

USB Device Control: Folder Selection

Navigating USB Folders and Files

How to search for and select folders and audio files stored on a USB device.

SIRIUS/XM Control: Satellite Radio Operations

SIRIUS/XM Control Screen Features

Overview of controls for satellite radio, including band, seek mode, and information display.

SIRIUS/XM Control: Channel and Category Search

Searching Channels by Category

How to search for channels by specifying categories and selecting a channel.

SIRIUS/XM Control: Memory and Direct Search

Channel Memory Storage

How to store favorite channels using Channel Memory.

Direct Channel Number Search

How to tune directly to a channel by entering its number.

HD Radio™ Control: Radio Operations

HD Radio Controls and Features

Overview of controls for HD Radio, including band, seek mode, and auto memory.

HD Radio™ Control: Tuning and Memory

Seek Mode and Auto Memory for HD Radio

How to use Seek Mode and Auto Memory for HD Radio tuning.

HD Radio™ Control: Manual Memory and Receive Mode

Manual Memory and Receive Mode Settings

How to store stations manually and select receive modes for HD Radio.

Bluetooth Audio Control

Connecting and Controlling Bluetooth Audio

How to connect and control audio playback from a Bluetooth device.

Phone Call Audio Muting Function

Automatic Audio Muting During Calls

How the system mutes audio when receiving a phone call and resumes playback.

Character Entry Screen Usage

Navigating and Using the Character Entry Interface

How to use the character entry screen for inputting text, changing layouts, and spaces.

Screen Control and Picture Quality Settings

Adjusting Screen Display and Picture Quality

How to adjust screen settings like brightness, tint, color, contrast, and dimmer.

Hands Free Unit Control: Overview and Screen Functions

Hands-Free Control Screen Layout

Explains the main functions and indicators on the Hands-Free Control screen.

Hands Free Unit Control: Call Management

Handling Incoming and Ongoing Calls

How to answer, hold, disconnect, and switch audio output during a call.

Hands Free Unit Control: Making Calls

Calling via Number Entry and Quick Dialing

How to make calls by entering numbers or using quick dial presets.

Hands Free Unit Control: Advanced Calling Features

Tone-based Services and Phonebook Search

Using DTMF tones and searching the phonebook by initial or number.

Hands Free Unit Control: Phonebook Operations

Selecting Contacts and Making Calls from Phonebook

How to select contacts from the phonebook and make calls.

Hands Free Unit Control: Call History

Making Calls from Call Records

How to make calls using outgoing and incoming call lists.

Hands Free Unit Control: Voice Recognition Calling

Using Voice Recognition for Calls

How to register and use voice commands to make calls.

Hands Free Unit Control: System Setup

Configuring Hands-Free Phone Settings

Setting up automatic answer, call/SMS beeps, phonebook usage, and SMS function.

Hands Free Unit Control: Voice Registration

Registering Voice for Phonebook Recognition

Steps to register voice for phonebook entries and voice recognition.

Hands Free Unit Control: Key Word Voice Registration

Registering Key Words for Category Selection

How to register key words for voice recognition of phone number categories.

Hands Free Unit Control: Phone Number Presets

Setting Up Preset Phone Numbers

How to register frequently used numbers to preset buttons on the Hands-Free screen.

Hands Free Unit Control: SMS Service Management

Viewing and Sending Short Messages (SMS)

How to view, send, and manage SMS messages via the unit.

Setup Menu: Core Settings and Audio Setup

Navigating the Setup Menu

How to access and navigate the main Setup Menu.

Audio Setup Configuration Options

Settings for speaker configuration, crossover networks, and subwoofer availability.

Setup Menu: Audio and DVD Configuration

Crossover Network Setup Details

Adjusting crossover frequencies for speakers and subwoofer phase.

DVD Setup Parameters

Settings for DVD playback, including menu language, subtitle, audio language, and dynamic range.

Setup Menu: DVD Screen Modes and Language Settings

DVD Screen Display Modes

Setting angle marks, screen display modes (16:9, 4:3), and parental lock for DVDs.

Language Setup for Menus and Audio

Selecting languages for speech and menus, and entering language codes.

Setup Menu: Parental Level Control

Setting and Managing Parental Levels

How to set parental lock levels, enter codes, and manage parental settings for discs.

Setup Menu: System and DivX Configuration

DivX Setup and Registration Code

Checking DivX registration codes for DRM-controlled files.

System Setup Options

System settings including key touch tone, text scrolling, and music CD playback modes.

Setup Menu: Interface and Color Coordination

Button Illumination Color Settings

How to set the color for receiver buttons and screen illumination.

Panel Color Coordinate Customization

Adjusting screen and button illumination colors using RGB coordinates.

Setup Menu: AV Interface Configuration

AV Interface Setup for External Devices

Configuring AV input/output settings, names, and image display.

Navigation System Connection Setup

Setting up the connection for Kenwood or third-party navigation systems.

Setup Menu: AV Interface Details

AV Source Output and Rear Camera Settings

Configuring AV source output, rear camera display switching, and video flipping.

Navigation Voice Guidance Volume Settings

Adjusting volume and muting for navigation system voice guidance.

Setup Menu: User Interface Customization

On-Screen Display Options

Configuring on-screen display for iPod, Navigation, AV-IN, DVD, and USB screens.

Background Image Management

Loading, entering, deleting, and selecting background images.

Setup Menu: Direct Source Button Configuration

Registering Sources to Direct Source Buttons

Registering favorite sources to the direct source buttons for quick access.

Setup Menu: Background Image Operations

Loading and Displaying Background Images

Steps to load images from a device for use as background.

Deleting Loaded Background Images

How to delete previously loaded background images.

Setup Menu: Background Selection and Touch Panel

Selecting and Setting Background Images

How to select and set images as the background display.

Touch Panel Calibration

Calibrating the touch panel for accurate operation.

Setup Menu: Clock and Monitor Settings

Clock Time Adjustment

How to set the clock time manually or synchronize with navigation/RDS data.

Monitor Settings and Adjustments

Adjusting monitor position, picture quality, and screen modes.

Setup Menu: Monitor Screen Mode Selection

Selecting Screen Modes for Video Sources

Choosing screen modes (Full, Just, Zoom, Normal) for different video sources.

Setup Menu: Security and iPod Settings

Security Indicator and iPod Setup

Enabling the security indicator and configuring iPod playback speed/screen.

Setup Menu: SIRIUS Parental Controls

SIRIUS Setup and Parental Code Management

Setting up SIRIUS parental lock codes and functions.

SIRIUS Parental Code Entry and Confirmation

Procedures for entering and confirming the SIRIUS parental code.

Setup Menu: SIRIUS Parental Lock Activation

Activating SIRIUS Parental Lock Function

How to turn the SIRIUS Parental Lock function on or off after code setup.

Setup Menu: SIRIUS Parental Lock Channel Selection

Selecting Channels for Parental Lock

Enabling parental lock for specific channels and sorting channel lists.

Setup Menu: Bluetooth Device Management

Bluetooth Setup and Device Registration

Connecting, searching for, and registering Bluetooth units.

Registering Bluetooth Devices

Steps for searching and registering Bluetooth devices.

Setup Menu: Bluetooth PIN Code Entry

Entering Bluetooth PIN Code for Registration

How to enter the PIN code for Bluetooth unit registration (pairing).

Setup Menu: Special Bluetooth Unit Connection

Registering Special Bluetooth Units

Registering special Bluetooth units that may fail normal registration.

Connecting Registered Bluetooth Units

Connecting registered Bluetooth units for Hands Free and Audio.

Setup Menu: Bluetooth Deletion and Software Information

Deleting Registered Bluetooth Units

How to remove paired Bluetooth units from the system.

Checking Software Version Information

Viewing the unit's software keycode and version.

Setup Menu: Memory and Settings Management

Setup Memory Functions (Lock, Memorize, Recall, Clear)

How to lock, memorize, recall, and clear setup settings.

Audio Control: Menu and Basic Settings

Audio Control Menu Navigation

How to access and navigate the Audio Control Menu.

Audio Balance and Loudness Control

Adjusting front/rear, left/right balance and controlling loudness.

Audio Control: Equalizer and Tone Settings

Equalizer Curve Configuration

Selecting and adjusting equalizer curve types and tone settings.

Audio Control: Tone and Zone Setup

Tone Setup for Bass, Middle, Treble

Adjusting tone controls including bass, middle, treble, center frequency, and Q factor.

Zone Control for Multi-Source Audio

Setting up separate audio sources and volume for front and rear speakers.

Audio Control: Zone Control Limitations

Understanding Zone Function Limitations

Notes on limitations when the zone function is set to "On", such as subwoofer output and equalizer availability.

Remote Controller: Setup and Mode Selection

Battery Installation and Replacement

Instructions for installing and replacing batteries in the remote controller.

Remote Controller Mode Switch Functions

Explains the functions of the AUD, DVD, and TV modes on the remote.

Remote Controller: Common Operations (AUD Mode)

Source Switching and Volume Adjustment

How to switch sources, control volume, and use the volume attenuator.

Dual Zone, Navigation, and Function Controls

Using Dual Zone, V.SEL for navigation, Function, MODE, and OPEN controls.

Remote Controller: DVD/VCD Operations

Track Search, Playback, and Direct Search

Controls for searching tracks, playing/pausing, stopping, and direct search on discs.

DVD Menu and Subtitle Language Control

Accessing DVD menus and switching subtitle languages.

Remote Controller: Disc and Media File Operations

Zoom, Picture Angle, and Audio Language Control

Adjusting zoom ratio, picture angle, and voice language using the remote.

Music/Video File Operations via Remote

Folder search, track search, play/pause, and direct search for media files.

Remote Controller: Radio Operations

Radio Band, Station, Seek Mode, and Tuning

Controlling radio bands, station selection, seek modes, and direct tuning.

DVD Language Codes

Help and Troubleshooting: Common Issues

Unit Errors and Protection Circuit Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting errors like Protect, Hot Error, Mecha Error, and Disc Errors.

Device and Connectivity Troubleshooting

Resolving issues with USB/iPod connection, authorization, updates, and navigation.

Help and Troubleshooting: Sirius/XM and Signal Issues

Sirius/XM Tuner and Channel Error Resolution

Troubleshooting connection, signal, update, and channel availability issues for Sirius/XM.

Help and Troubleshooting: Operational and Audio Problems

Subwoofer, Dual Zone, and Audio Playback Issues

Resolving issues related to subwoofer setup, dual zone, and audio file playback.

General Operation and Reception Troubleshooting

Addressing common problems like touch sensor tone, poor radio reception, and disc playback issues.

Specifications: Monitor and USB Interface

Monitor Section Technical Details

Details on picture size, display system, pixels, and effective pixels for the monitor.

USB Interface Technical Details

USB standard, file system, power supply, and decoder specifications.

Specifications: Video, Audio, and General

Video and Audio Section Specifications

Technical details for video input/output, audio power, preout levels, and tone action.

General Unit Specifications

Operating voltage, current consumption, dimensions, temperature range, and weight.

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