JVCKENWOOD 39578 Monitor with DVD Receiver User Manual DNX DDX8 instr K p1 63 r1 indd
JVC KENWOOD Corporation Monitor with DVD Receiver DNX DDX8 instr K p1 63 r1 indd
manual

GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM
DNX8120
MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER
DDX812
DDX8032BT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-4089-00/01 (KW/RW)
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 GPS Navigation System/ DVD Receiver.
For your records
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 DNX8120/DDX812/DDX8032BT  Serial number                                      
US Residence Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood product at 
www.Kenwoodusa.com

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Contents
Basic Operations  10
Radio Listening  29
Functions While Displaying the Control 
Screen 29
Seek Mode  30
Auto Memory  30
Manual Memory  31
Preset Select  31
Radio Text  32
Set Station Name  32
Traffic Information  33
Search for Program Type  33
Video File/Picture Watching  26
Function During Playback Screen  26
Functions When Displaying the Easy Control 
Panel 26
Functions While Displaying the Control 
Screen 27
Picture Control  28
Folder Select  28
Setup Menu  64
Setup Menu  64
Audio Setup  64
Speaker Set Up  65
Channel Level  66
DTA Setup  67
Crossover Network Setup  68
DVD Setup  69
Language Setup  70
Parental Level Setup  71
System Setup  72
AV Interface Setup  73
User Interface  74
Direct Source Button Setup  76
Entering Background  76
Background Delete  77
Background Select  77
Touch Panel Adjustment  78
Clock Setup  78
Monitor Setup  79
Security Code Setup  80
Deactivating Security Code  82
iPod Setup  82
Sirius Setup  83
Sirius Parental Code Setup  83
Sirius Parental Lock Setup  84
Sirius Parental Lock Channel Select  85
Bluetooth Setup  86
Registering Bluetooth Unit  86
Registering Bluetooth Unit PIN Code  87
Registering Special Bluetooth Unit  88
Bluetooth Unit Connection   88
Deleting Bluetooth Unit   89
DivX Setup  89
Setup Memory  90
EXT SW Setup  91
DVD Language Codes  104
Help? Troubleshooting  105
Help? Error  106
Specifications 108
How to read this manual  4
Before Use  6
Notes 7
Navigation Control  14
Using the Navigation System  14
Control of Other Sources While Displaying the 
Navigation Screen  14
Accessing the SD Memory Card Insertion Slot 
(DNX8120 only)  16
Music Disc & Audio File Listening  23
Functions While Displaying the Control 
Screen 23
Set Disc Name  25
Folder Select (Function of Audio File)  25
Audio Control  92
Audio Control Menu  92
Audio Control  92
Equalizer Control  93
Graphic Equalizer Setup  93
Zone Control  94
SRS WOW Control  94
SRS WOW User Setup  95
Surround Control  95
Surround Control Adjustment  96
Position 96
Position Fine Control  97
iPod Control  34
Connecting an iPod  34
Functions when Displaying the Easy Control 
Panel 34
Functions while Displaying the Control 
Screen 35
iPod List  36
Watching DVD/VCD & DVD Audio 
Listening 18
Functions During the Playback Screen  18
Functions When Displaying the Easy Control 
Panel 19
Functions While Displaying the Control 
Screen 20
DVD Disc Menu  21
VCD Zoom Control  22
USB Device Control  37
Functions while displaying the Control 
Screen 37
USB List  38
Folder Select  38
TV Watching  39
Function During TV Screen  39
Functions When Displaying the Easy Control 
Panel 39
Functions While Displaying the Control 
Screen 40
Seek Mode  41
Auto Memory  41
Manual Memory  42
Preset Select  42
Set Station Name  43
SIRIUS/XM Control (North American 
sales area only)  44
Functions While Displaying the Control 
Screen 44
Channel Search  45
Channel Memory  45
Direct Channel Search  46
Bluetooth Audio Control  47
Before Use  47
Functions While Displaying the Control 
Screen 47
Character Entry  50
How To Use the Character Entry Screen  50
Screen Control  51
Hands Free Unit Control  52
Before Use  52
Downloading the Phonebook   52
Control Screen Function  52
When Received a Call  53
Calling by Entering a Phone Number  54
Quick Dialing  54
Controlling tone-based services  55
Calling by Phonebook  55
Making a Call Using Outgoing/Incoming Call 
Records 57
Calling by Voice Recognition  57
Setting Up the Hands Free Phone  58
Voice Registration  59
Key Word Voice Registration  60
Phone Number Preset  61
SMS (Short Message Service)  62
Remote Controller  98
Battery installation  98
Remote Controller mode switch  98
Common operations (AUD mode)  99
DVD/DVD Audio/VCD/CD/Audio files
(DVD mode)  100
Radio (AUD mode)  101
NAVI (NAVI mode)  102
TV (TV mode)  103
Muting Audio Volume upon Reception 
of Phone call  49
External Device Power Supply Control
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How to read this manual
Manual Memory
Stores the current receiving station in memory.
  1   Select a station you wish to store in 
memory
  2   Store in memory
Continue to touch until the memory number 
appears.
Seek Mode
Sets a station selection.
The mode is switched in following order each 
time you touch the button.
Display Setting
"AUTO1"  Tunes in a station with good reception 
automatically.
"AUTO2"  Tunes in stations in memory one after another.
"MANU" Switches to the next frequency manually.
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This manual uses illustrations to explain its 
operations.
The displays and panels shown in this manual 
are examples used to provide clear explanations 
of the operations.
For this reason, they may be different from the 
actual displays or panels used, or some display 
patterns may be different.
The above operation example with the mark 
differs from the actual operation.

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2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following 
precautions:
•  To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any 
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside 
the unit.
•  Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display 
when you are driving for any extended period.
How to reset your unit
•  If the unit  or the connected unit fails to operate 
properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to 
factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. 
•  Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset 
button. Pressing the Reset button with the USB 
device installed can damage the data contained in 
the USB device. For how to remove the USB device, 
refer to <Playing a USB device> (page 10).
Reset button
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a 
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off 
with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then 
wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
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•  Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its 
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth 
or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may 
scratch the surface or erases characters.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, 
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the 
disc player of the unit. Called lens fogging,  this 
condensation on the lens may not allow discs to play. 
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the 
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not 
operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood 
dealer.
Navigation units that can be connected to 
this unit (DDX812/DDX8032BT only)
• KNA-G510*  • KNA-DV4100
• KNA-DV3100  • KNA-DV2100
* Update the navigation software to the latest 
version. For how to update the software, refer to the 
instruction manual of the navigation unit.
iPod that can be connected to this unit
You can control an iPod from this unit by connecting 
an iPod (commercial product) with Dock connector 
using an optional accessory iPod connection cable 
(KCA-iP300V).
The following iPods can be controlled from this unit.
• iPod nano
•  iPod nano (Second Generation)
•  iPod nano (3rd Generation)
•  Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video)
• iPod classic
• iPod touch
Update iPod software to the latest version.
Supports audio only on iPod Touch.
By connecting your iPod to this unit with an optional 
accessory iPod connection cable (KCA-iP300V), you 
can supply power to your iPod as well as charge it 
while playing music. However, the power of this unit 
must be on.
TV tuner that can be connected to this unit
• KTC-V300N
About Satellite Radio tuner
This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are 
released by SIRIUS and XM.
Optional accessories below are necessary for 
connection.
SIRIUS tuner : Conversion cable CA-SR20
XM tuner : XM interface Box KCA-XM100
Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite Radio 
tuner.
About HD Radio
When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of 
the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner 
features.
With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar 
functions of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for 
how to use the functions. 
List of playable discs
Disc 
types
Standard Support Remark
DVD DVD Video ‡
DVD Audio ‡
DVD-R ‡
MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/
MPEG/DivX Playback
Multi-border/Multisession/
(Playback depends on 
authoring conditions)
Compatible with 8-cm (3 
inch) discs
DVD-RW ‡
DVD+R ‡
DVD+RW ‡
DVD-R DL (Dual layer) ‡Only video format
DVD+R DL (Double layer) ‡
DVD-RAM ×
CD Music CD ‡CD-TEXT/8-cm (3 inch) 
discs supported.
CD-ROM ‡MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG 
playback
Multisession supported
Packet write not supported.
CD-R ‡
CD-RW ‡
DTS-CD ‡
Video CD (VCD) ‡
Super video CD ×
Photo CD ×
CD-EXTRA %Only music CD session can 
be played.
HDCD %Sound quality of normal 
CD music 
CCCD ×
Others Dualdisc ×
Super audio CD %Only CD layer can be 
played.
‡ : Playback is possible.
% : Playback is partly possible.
× : Playback is impossible.
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•  When buying DRM enabled contents, check the 
Registration Code in the <DivX Setup> (page 89). 
Registration Code changes each time a file with the 
displayed Registration Code is played to protect against 
copying.
Use of "DualDisc"
When playing a "DualDisc" on this unit, the surface 
of the disc that is not played may be scratched 
while the disc is inserted or ejected. Since the music 
CD surface does not conform to the CD standard, 
playback may be impossible.
(A "DualDisc" is a disc with one surface containing 
DVD standard signals and the other surface 
containing music CD signals.)
Before Use
Handling discs
•  Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
•  Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with 
tape stuck on it.
•  Do not use disc type accessories.
•  Clean from the center of the disc and move 
outward.
•  When removing discs from this unit, pull them out 
horizontally.
•  If the disc center hole or outside rim has burrs, 
use the disc only after removing the burrs with a 
ballpoint pen etc.
Discs that cannot be used
•  Discs that are not round cannot be used.
•  Discs with coloring on the recording surface or 
discs that are dirty cannot be used.
•  This unit can only play the CDs with  .
  This unit may not correctly play discs which do not 
have the mark.
•  You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not 
been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to 
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-
R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
•  If you try to load a 3-inch-disc with its adapter into 
the unit, the adapter might separate from the disc 
and damage the unit.
Other notes
•  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.
•  The characters conforming to ISO 8859-1 character 
set can be displayed.
•  The RDS or RBDS feature won’t work where the 
service is not supported by any broadcasting 
station.
Notes

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About Audio files
•  Playable Audio file
   AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
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•  If music of normal CD and other playback systems are 
recorded in the same disc, only the playback system 
recorded at the first setout is played.
•  Playable disc media
  CD-R/RW/ROM, DVD±R/RW
•  Playable disc file format
  ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
•  Playable USB device 
   USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP300V
•  Playable USB device file system
 FAT16, FAT32
Although the audio files are complied with the standards 
listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on 
the types or conditions of media or device. 
•  Playing order of the Audio file
   In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the 
files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.
CD 
v
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<: Folder
v: Audio 
v
v
v
v.
 v
Folder
Audio file
   An online manual about audio files is put on the 
site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online 
manual, detailed information and notes which are 
not written in this manual are provided. Make sure 
to read through the online manual as well.
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•  In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash 
memories and digital audio players which have USB 
terminals.
•  The word "iPod" appearing in this manual indicates the 
iPod connected with the KCA-iP300V (optional accessory).
About Video files
•  Acceptable video files
  MPEG1, MPEG2, DivX
• Extensions
  mpg, mpeg, m1v, m2v, divx, div, avi
• Acceptable media
  CD-R/RW/ROM, DVD±R/RW, VCD, 
Notes
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.
Operation regulatory marks
With this DVD, some functions of this unit such as the 
play function may be restricted depending on the 
location where the DVD is playing. In this case, the 
following marks will appear on the screen. For more 
information, refer to the disc manual.
禁止マーク
Prohibition Mark
Discs with limited period of use
Do not leave discs with a limited period of use in this 
unit. If you load an already expired disc, you may not 
be able to remove it from this unit.
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2
4
1
5
4
5
2
1
2
6
3
DVD disc marks
Symbol Description
ALL
Indicates a region number. The discs with this mark can 
be played with any DVD player.
8
Indicates the number of audio languages recorded. Up 
to 8 languages can be recorded in a movie. You can 
select a favorite language.
32
Indicates the number of subtitled languages recorded. 
Up to 32 languages can be recorded.
9
If a DVD disc has scenes shot from multiple angles, you 
can select a favorite angle.
16:9 LB
Indicates the type of screen for the image. The left mark 
indicates that a wide image picture (16:9) is displayed 
on a standard TV set screen (4:3) with a black band at 
both the top and bottom of the screen (letter box).
iPod with KCA-iP300V
Acceptable discs, disc formats, file and folder names 
and playing order are the same as those for audio 
files. Refer to <About Audio files>.
About Picture files
• Acceptable picture files
 JPEG
• Extensions
 jpg, jpeg
• Acceptable media
  CD-R/RW/ROM, DVD±R/RW, 
Acceptable discs, disc formats, file and folder names 
and playing order are the same as those for audio 
files. Refer to <About Audio files>.
About USB device
•  If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the 
music that has been played by the iPod is played 
first. 
In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed without 
displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse 
item will display a correct title, etc.
•  When the iPod is connected to this unit, 
"KENWOOD" or "✓" is displayed on the iPod to 
indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.
•  When the USB device is connected to this unit, 
it can be charged up provided that this unit is 
powered.
•  Install the USB device in the place where it will not 
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
•  You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub 
and Multi Card Reader.
•  Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. 
The files can be erased depending on the operating 
conditions of the USB device. 
We shall have no compensation for any damage 
arising out of erasure of the stored data.
•  No USB device comes with this unit. You need to 
purchase a commercially available USB device.
•  When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA-
U1EX (option) is recommended. 
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable 
other than the USB compatible  cable is used. 
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer 
than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.

ABCDE
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Basic Operations
Adjusts the volume
DAttenuates the volume
Press it to attenuate the volume.
Press it again to cancel muting.
E
Turns power ON/OFF
Press the button to turn on the power.
When the button is pressed and held down for 
1 second or more, the power is turned off.
C
Switches to the Navigation system
Press the button to switch the display to the 
navigation system screen.
B
Playing a disc
 When you load a disc into disc loading slot, the disc starts playing.
If a menu appears, when playing a video disc, select the desired item.
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• See <List of playable discs> (page 7) for a list of supported discs and formats.
Removing a disc
 Press   (Eject) button.
A
Playing a USB device
When connecting a USB device, playback starts automatically.
You must update the database if you are using a USB device that is different from the one you used 
before or if you have replaced the audio files in the USB device. For information on how to update the 
database, refer to <Function while displaying the Control Screen> in USB Device Control (page 37).
Removing the USB device
Press   on the USB control screen to enter the USB suspend mode, and then remove the USB 
device. Refer to <USB Device Control> (page 37).
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•   Removing the USB device before entering the USB suspend mode may result in damaging the data in the USB device.
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•  If the USB source is selected when a USB device is not connected, "No Device" is 
displayed.
•  When the playback is stopped and then restarted, the playback will start from 
the point where it was stopped at the last time. Even if the USB is removed and 
connected again, the playback will start from the last stopped point unless the 
contents in the USB device is changed.
•  Make sure that the USB device is connected firmly.
Selecting a source
 Press it to display the source select screen. Touch the source button to select the source.
Full Source Select screen
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Favorite Source Select screen
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C
1  Scrolls the source display.
2  Displays the external device control screen. See 
<External Device Power Supply Control> (page 78).
3  Changes the screen skin each time it is pressed.
4  Displays the Hands Free screen. (page 52)
5  Press for at least 2 seconds to erase the buttons. Touch 
the screen to redisplay the buttons.
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•  The displayed source depends on the type of device 
connected. In addition, you cannot press the button of 
currently unavailable source.
The following buttons are always displayed on the 
source select screen and source control screen.
6 Clock display
7  Displays the Source Select screen.
The display switches between Favorite Source Select 
screen and Full Source Select screen by touching the 
button.
8  Displays Source Control screen.
9  Displays the Audio Control Menu screen. (page 92)
p  Displays the SETUP Menu screen. (page 64)
q  Adjust the volume.
w  Displays the full source screen.
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•  For how to register the frequently used source buttons to 
Favorite Source Select screen, see <Direct Source Button 
Setup> (page 76).

ABC
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Basic Operations
Switching the function screen
The function control screen switches in the following order each time you press the button.
Navigation screen
Easy Control buttons 
appear.
[FNC] button
Picture or Video playback 
screen
Easy Control buttons 
appear.
[FNC] button
Navigation screen  Picture or Video playback screen
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Easy Control button  
Mode:Full AV Out:AV–IN
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Title
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DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
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Easy Control button
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•  For the functions of Easy Control buttons, see <Control of Other Sources While Displaying the Navigation Screen> (page 
14).
B
Switches to the rear view
Press it for more than 1 second to switch to 
rear view.
Press it again for more than 1 second to 
resume the normal display.
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•  Functions of the [NAV] button can be changed to 
Display Off function. See <System Setup> (page 72) 
for the function setting of the [NAV] button. 
A
Switches to the Hands Free control
Press it for more than 1 second to the Hands 
Free control screen.
Press it again for more than 1 second to 
resume the normal display. 
B
Switches the Seek mode
Press it for more than 1 second to switch the 
Seek mode.
C

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Before Use
•  To use the Phonebook, it must be downloaded to this 
unit in advance. For details, see <Downloading the 
Phonbook> (page 52).
•  You need to register your cell-phone before using it with 
this unit. For more details, see <Registering Bluetooth 
Unit> (page 86).
•  If you have registered two or more cell-phones, you need 
to select one of them. For more details, see <Bluetooth 
Unit Connection> (page 88).
Downloading the Phonebook 
Downloads the phonebook data from the 
cell-phone to this unit so that you can use the 
Phonebook of this unit.
  1   By operating the cell-phone, send the 
phonebook data to this unit.
  2   By operating the cell-phone, start the 
hands-free connection.
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•  For the cell-phones which support auto-download of 
phonebook:
If the phonebook is not downloaded automatically for 
some reasons, follow the procedure above to download 
manually.
•  For how to operate the cell-phone, refer to the 
Instruction Manual that comes with your cell-phone.
•  Up to 1000 phone numbers can be registered for each 
registered cell-phone. 
•  Up to 32 digits can be registered for each phone number 
along with up to 40 characters representing a name. 
•  Depending on the type of your cell-phone, the following 
restrictions are placed:
-  The phonebook data cannot be downloaded normally.
-  Characters in the Phonebook are garbled.
-  The phonebook data cannot be downloaded normally 
if it contains images. It may take several hours to a full 
day to download the phone book depending on the 
total image size. 
•  To cancel downloading of the phonebook data, operate 
the cell-phone.
Various functions can be used in the Hands Free control mode. 
Control Screen Function
Displaying the control screen and using various 
functions.
  1   Display the Hands Free Control screen
Press the [FNC] button for more than 1 second.
or
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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1  Displays the various conditions.
 :  Displays short message status. If a cell-
phone which supports SMS function 
is not connected, this mark does not 
appear.
    :  There is unread short message.
    : There is no unread short message.
  : Downloading Phonebook.
 : Indicates there is a call on hold.
 :  Displays the signal strength.* 
The more the number of bar segments, 
the stronger the signal.
  :  Displays the present Auto Answering 
status
    : When Auto Answering is on
    : When Auto Answering is off
 :  Displays the battery drain of the cell-
phone.* 
The more the number of bar segments, 
the higher the battery level.
2  Displays the called phone numbers.
If you have registered a phone number in 
the Phonebook, the destination person 
name is displayed.
3  Calls the displayed preset phone number. 
4  Displays the SMS Select screen.
See <SMS (Short Message Service)> (page 
62).
5  Displays the Search for Phonebook screen.
See <Calling by Phonebook> (page 55).
6  Displays the Outgoing Calls screen.
See <Making a Call Using Outgoing/
Incoming Call Records> (page 57).
7  Displays the Incoming Calls screen.
See <Making a Call Using Outgoing/
Incoming Call Records> (page 57).
8  Calls the preset phone number. 
For information on how to preset a phone 
number, see <Phone Number Preset> (page 
61).
9  Displays the Hands Free Set Up screen.
See <Setting Up the Hands Free Phone> 
(page 58).
p  Displays the Dialing Display screen.
See <Calling by Entering a Phone Number> 
(page 54).
q  Starts voice recognition.  
See <Calling by Voice Recognition> (page 
57).
w  Returns to the previous screen.
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•  While your car is moving, some functions are disabled for 
safety’s sake. The buttons associated with the disabled 
functions become ineffective if pressed. 
•  When the Hands Free Control screen appears, the name 
of the connected cell-phone is displayed for 5 seconds.
•  *  Since the number of steps of the control unit is different 
from that of the cell-phone, the statuses displayed on 
the control unit may discord from those displayed on 
the cell-phone. No status is displayed if information 
about it cannot be obtained. 
•  Setting the cell-phone in the private mode can disable 
the hands free function.
When Received a Call
When you receive a call, you can use the hands 
free phone.
  1   Respond to a call
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1
 When a call arrives, the Talking screen appears 
automatically.
1  Starts conversation with a person called. 
Switches the call destination if you hear a 
tone of call-waiting.
Resumes conversation with the person on 
hold after completed conversation with the 
other party.
2  Disconnects the phone. 
 The Hand Free screen reappears.
3  Switches the voice output between phone 
and speaker.
4  Outputs dial tone. 
See <Controlling Tone-based Services> 
(page 55).
Hands Free Unit Control

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Calling by Entering a Phone Number
Make a call by entering a phone number.
  1   Display the number input screen
  2   Enter a phone number
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1  Calls the entered phone number. 
2  Creates an SMS for the entered phone 
number. 
See <SMS (Short Message Service)> (page 
62).
3  Clears the number.
4  Returns to the previous screen.
  3   Make a call
 You can start talking when the destination 
responds.
  4   End the call
  The Hand Free screen reappears.
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•  You can input max 32 digits.
Quick Dialing
You can register up to 6 phone numbers for quick 
dialing.
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•  Phone numbers must be registered in advance. 
See <Phone Number Preset> (page 61).
  1   Recall the phone number
  2   Make a call
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•  Only the phone numbers can be registered for Quick 
Dialing. Therefore, the destination subscriber name and 
others are not displayed during dialing.
Hands Free Unit Control
Controlling tone-based services
Uses tone base service using DTMF (Dual Tone 
Multi Frequency). 
  1   Display the DTMF input screen
  Display the Talking screen. See <Calling by 
Entering a Phone Number> (page 54).
  2   You can send tones during a call
1
1  Returns to the previous screen.
Calling by Phonebook
You can call a person using his/her phone 
number that you have registered in the 
Phonebook.
  1   Display the Phonebook screen
 The Initial Input screen appears.
  2   Select the Phonebook search method 
You can search by the initial of the Phonebook 
data. 
Initial alphabet screen 
1
2
2
3
1  Displays the Phonebook beginning with 
the name whose first character you have 
touched.
2  Scrolls the character array display.
3  Returns to the Hands Free Control screen.
Initial number screen 
2
2
4
4  Displays a list of numbers in the Phonebook 
starting with the selected number. 

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Cyrillic alphabet search screen 
А
О
5
2
2
3
5  Displays the Phonebook beginning with 
the name whose first character you have 
touched.
  3   Select the name to call 
7
7
69
10
11
13
8
12
6  Phonebook data list.
"REC" turns on for data with voice for voice 
recognition already registered. 
7  Scrolls the Phonebook data list.
8  Scrolls the name. 
9  Registers the voice for voice recognition to 
the selected Phonebook. If there are already 
35 voice tag registered in the same cell-
phone, [Record] button is deactivated.
See <Voice Registration> (page 59).
p  Plays the voice registered in the selected 
Phonebook data. 
q  Deletes the voice registered in the selected 
Phonebook data. 
Touch to display the confirmation screen. 
Touch [YES] to delete or [NO] to cancel.
w  Displays the detail of the selected 
Phonebook data. 
e  Returns to the Hands Free Control screen.
  4   Select the phone number to call 
15
14
18
16
17
r  Calls the selected phone number. 
t  Creates an SMS for the displayed phone 
number. 
See <SMS (Short Message Service)> (page 
62).
y  Scrolls the phone number. 
u  Returns to the Name List screen.
i  Returns to the Hands Free Control screen.
  5   Make a call
⁄
•  To use the Phonebook, it must have been downloaded 
from the cell-phone.
•  Initials including no corresponding name will not be 
displayed.
•  During search, a non-accent character such as "u" is 
searched for instead of an accent character such as "ü".
Hands Free Unit Control
Making a Call Using Outgoing/Incoming 
Call Records
Calls by selecting a phone number from the 
outgoing or incoming calls list.
  1   Display the Outgoing Calls or Incoming 
Calls screen
  : Outgoing Calls
 : Incoming Calls
 The Outgoing Calls or Incoming Calls list screen 
appears.
  2   Select from calls list 
Example : Outgoing Calls screen
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
1  Outgoing Calls list.
2  Scrolls the list.
3  Makes a call to the selected number.
4  Creates an SMS for the selected phone 
number. See <SMS (Short Message 
Service)> (page 62).
5  Displays the detail of the selected phone 
number. 
6  Returns to the Hands Free Control screen.
  3   Make a call
⁄
•  The Outgoing Calls list screen or Incoming Calls list 
screen shows the list of the calls originated from or 
received at this unit. They are not the ones stored in the 
cell-phone memory. 
Calling by Voice Recognition
Calls by recognizing the registered voice. 
⁄
•  In order to perform voice recognition, voice must 
be registered in the Phonebook  data. See <Voice 
Registration> (page 59). Or, to perform voice recognition 
by Phone number category (Home, Office, Mobile etc.) 
of Phonebook data, a key word voice must be registered. 
See <Key Word Voice Registration> (page 60).
  1   Display the Voice Recognition screen
  2   Utter the voice registered in the 
Phonebook
1
2
Utter within 2 seconds after the Beep. 
1  Displays the recognized phone number or 
address. 
2  Cancels voice recognition. 
If the voice recognition is succeeded and 
there is only one phone number found: 
3
2
Make a call.
2  Cancels voice recognition. 
3  Displays the phonebook list. 
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If you hear another Beep sound:
Speak the key word within 2 seconds after the 
Beep, or touch the [Phonebook List] button to 
select the phone number.
Make a call.
⁄
•  If there are more than one phone numbers registered 
under the same name, and the key word voice is 
registered for each phone number, you will hear another 
beep. For how to register key word, see <Key Word Voice 
Registration> (page 60).
If there are more than one phone numbers 
registered under the same name, go to step 
3.
  3   Select a Phone number category
5
4
8
7
6
4  Calls the displayed phone number. 
5  Creates an SMS to the displayed address. 
See <SMS (Short Message Service)> (page 
62).
6  Selects the Phone number category. 
7  Scrolls the phone number. 
8  Returns to the Hands Free Control screen.
  4   Make a call
⁄
•  A message is displayed if the voice is not recognized. 
Read the message for the further operation. 
Setting Up the Hands Free Phone
The Hands Free system can be set as follows.
  1   Display the Hands Free Setup screen
  2   Setup each item
1
2
4
3
56
7
8
9
10
11 12
1  Moves to the "Hands Free Setup 2" screen.
2  Sets an automatic response time after call 
termination. (  "8")
  "Off":  This function can not use.
  "0-99":   Sets to calling ring time (second).
3  Sets a ringing tone output position. 
( "Front R")
  "Front L":   Outputs the tone from the front 
left-hand side speaker.
  "Front R":   Outputs the tone from the front 
right-hand side speaker.
  "Front All":  Outputs the tone from the both 
front speakers.
4  Sets the beep of the incoming call. 
( "On")
  "On":  Beep is heard.
  "Off":  Beep is canceled.
Hands Free Unit Control
Next page 3
5  Sets the beep of the incoming SMS. 
( "On")
  "On":  Beep is heard.
  "Off":  Beep is canceled.
6  Returns to the "Hands Free Control" screen.
7  Returns to the "Hands Free Setup 1" screen.
8  Sets whether to use cell-phone phonebook, 
outgoing calls list and incoming calls list. 
( "On")
 "On": Yes.
 "Off": No.
9  Sets the SMS function. (  "On")
  "On":  Use SMS function. 
 "Off": SMS not available. 
p  Registers the voice to select phone number 
category with voice recognition. 
See <Key Word Voice Registration> (page 
60).
q  Registers the phone number to Hands Free 
Control screen preset button. 
See <Phone Number Preset> (page 61). 
w  Returns to the Hands Free Control screen.
⁄
•  Either the time interval for automatic answer set on this 
unit or the time interval set on the cell-phone, whichever 
is shorter, takes effect. 
•  Select the speaker which is further from the microphone 
in order to prevent howling or echoes.
Voice Registration
Registers voice for voice recognition in 
Phonebook. Up to 35 voices can be recorded in 
one cell-phone.
  1   Select the name to register
Go through the procedure of <Calling by 
Phonebook> (page 55).
1
1  Selects a name. 
"REC" turns on for data with voice for voice 
recognition already registered.
  2   Display the voice registration screen 
  3   Utter the voice to register (1st try) 
3
2
2  Registers the voice. 
3  Cancels voice registration. 
Utter within 2 seconds after the Beep. 
  4   Utter the voice to register (2nd try)

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  5   End voice registration
⁄
•  A message is displayed if the voice is not recognized. 
Read the message for the further operation. 
•  Repeat from 1st try if the voice is different from the 1st 
try.
Key Word Voice Registration
Registers the voice to select the Phone number 
category by Voice Recognition. 
  1   Display the Key Word List screen
Display the "Hands Free" screen and touch 
[Setup]. See <Control Screen Function> (page 
52).
  2   Select the Phone number category to 
register
2
3
4
5
1
1  Selects the Phone number category. "REC" 
turns on for data with voice for voice 
recognition already registered. 
2  Registers voice for the selected Phone 
number category. 
3  Plays voice registered for the selected 
Phone number category. 
4  Deletes voice registered for the selected 
Phone number category. Touch to display 
the confirmation screen. Touch [YES] to 
delete or [NO] to cancel. 
5  Returns to the Hands Free Set Up screen.
  3   Display voice registration screen
Hands Free Unit Control
  4   Utter the voice to register (1st try) 
7
6
6  Registers the voice. 
7  Cancels voice registration. 
Utter within 2 seconds after the Beep. 
  5   Utter the voice to register (2nd try) 
  6   End voice registration 
⁄
•  A message is displayed if the voice is not recognized. 
Read the message for the further operation.
•  Repeat from 1st try if the voice is different from the 1st 
try. 
Phone Number Preset
Registers frequently used phone number to 
Hands Free control screen preset button.
  1   Display the Hands Free Preset List screen
Display the "Hands Free" screen and touch 
[Setup]. See <Control Screen Function> (page 
52)
  2   Select the Preset number to register
1
1  Returns to the Hands Free Set Up screen.
  3   Select the search destination of the 
number to register
2
4
3
5
6
7 8
9 10
11
2  Registers from SMS incoming calls list. 
3  Registers from SMS outgoing calls list. 
4  Registers from Phonebook.
5  Registers from outgoing calls list. 
6  Registers from incoming calls list. 
7  Registers by entering phone numbers. 
8  Registers voice for voice recognition to 
preset number. 
Next page 3

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9  Registers the currently displayed phone 
number. 
p  Deletes the currently displayed phone 
number. 
q  Returns to the previous screen.
  4   Search phone number to register with 
each function
  5   Register phone number 
⁄
•  Press [Delete] to delete the registered phone number. 
SMS (Short Message Service)
Uses SMS function.
  1   Display the SMS Select screen
  2   Select a function
1
5
4
2
3
1  Displays received message list. 
2  Displays sent message list. 
3  Displays the Message screen. If there is an 
unfinished message, the button will be 
active. 
4  Retrieves SMS messages from the cell-
phone. 
5  Returns to the Hands Free screen.
  3   Select message to display 
6
7
8
8
9
6  Calls the number in the selected message. 
7  Creates a new message for the selected 
message. 
8  Scrolls the list. 
9  Displays the selected message. 
Hands Free Unit Control
SMS Message screen
10
11
12
12 13
p  Calls the number in the selected message. 
q  Creates a new message for the selected 
message. 
w  Scrolls the message. 
e  Returns to the previous screen.
  4   Create a message 
14
14
16
17
17
18 19 20 21 22
15
r  Moves the cursor. 
t  Displays remaining number of characters 
allowed. 
y Enters character. 
u  Changes keyboard character type. 
i  Sends the message. 
o  Sets the key layout of the character buttons. 
  ABC : Alphabetical key layout.
  QWE :  Qwerty key layout.
; Enters space.
a  Erases the entered character.   
If pressed more than 1 second, all the input 
characters are erased.
s  Returns to the previous screen.

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Specifications
Monitor section
Picture Size
: 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide
: 156.2 mm (W) x 82.4 mm (H)
Display Sytem
: Transparent TN LCD panel
Drive System
: TFT active matrix system
Number of Pixels
: 336,960 (480H x 234V x RGB) 
Effective Pixels
: 99.99 %
Pixel Arrangement
: RGB striped arrangement
Back Lighting
: Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tube
DVD player section
D/A Converter
: 24 bit
Audio Decoder
:  Linear PCM/ Dolby Prologic II/ Dolby Digital/ dts/ 
MLP/ MP3/ WMA/ AAC
Video Decoder
:  MPEG1/ MPEG2/ MPEG4 (DivX)
Wow & Flutter
: Below Measurable Limit
Frequency Response
Sampling frequency; 192 kHz : 20 – 88,000 Hz
Sampling frequency; 176.4 kHz : 20 – 80,000 Hz
Sampling frequency; 96 kHz : 20 – 44,000 Hz
Sampling frequency; 88.2 kHz : 20 – 40,000 Hz
Sampling frequency; 48 kHz : 20 – 22,000 Hz
Sampling frequency; 44.1 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion
: 0.008 % (1 kHz)
S/N Ratio (dB)
: 98 dB (DVD-Audio 192 kHz)
Dynamic Range
: 98 dB (DVD-Audio 192 kHz)
Disc Format
: DVD-Audio/Video/ VIDEO-CD/ CD-DA
Sampling Frequency
: 44.1/ 48/ 88.2/ 96/ 176.4/ 192 kHz
Quantifying Bit Number
: 16/ 20/ 24 bit
USB interface section
USB Standard
: USB 1.1/ 2.0
File Sytem
: FAT 16/ 32
Maximum Power Supply Current
: 500 mA
D/A Converter
: 24 Bit
Audio Decoder
: MP3/ WMA/ AAC
FM tuner section
Frequency Range (200 kHz)
: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N : 30 dB)
: 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/ 75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N : 50 dB)
: 15.2 dBf (1.6 μV/ 75 Ω)
Frequency Response (± 3.0 dB)
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
S/N Ratio (dB)
: 70 dB (MONO)
Selectivity (± 400 kHz)
: ≥ 80 dB 
Stereo Separation
: 40 dB (1 kHz)
AM tuner section
Frequency Range (10 kHz)
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable Sensitivity
: 28 dBμ
Video section
Color System of External Video Input
: NTSC
External Video Input Level (mini jack)
:  1 Vp-p/ 75 Ω
External Audio Max Input Level (mini jack)
:  2 V/ 25 kΩ
Video Output Level (RCA jacks)
: 1 Vp-p/ 75 Ω
Audio Output Level (RCA jacks)
: 1.2 V/ 10 kΩ
Analog RGB input (DDX812/DDX8032BT only)
: 0.7 Vp-p/ 75 Ω
Audio section
Maximum Power (Front & Rear)
: 50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (Front & Rear) 
(4 Ω, 14.4 V, 1 % THD)
: 22 W x 4
Preout Level (V)
: 5 V/ 10 kΩ
Preout Impedance
: 80 Ω
Speaker Impedance 
: 4 – 8 Ω
External SW
Maximum Power Supply Current
: 500 mA
Bluetooth section
Technology
: Bluetooth Ver.1.2 Certified
Frequency
:  2.402 – 2.480 GHz
Output Power
:  +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE), Power Class2
Maximum Communication range
:  Line of sight approx. 10m (32.8 ft)
Profile
HFP (Hands Free Profile), SPP (Serial Port Profile), 
HSP (Headset Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio 
Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video 
Remote Control Profile), OPP (Object Push 
Profile), PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile), SYNC 
(Synchronization Profile)
DSP Section
Graphics equalizer
Band: 13 Band
Frequency (BAND1 – 13):  62.5/100/160/250/400/
630/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/
6.3k/10k/16k Hz
Front/ Rear/ Center
Gain
: -9/-7/-5/-3/-2/-1/0/1/2/3/5/7/9dB
X'over
High pass filter:
Frequency:  Through, 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/1
20/150/180/220/250Hz
Slope: 12/18/24dB/Oct
Low pass filter:
Frequency:  30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/
150/180/220/250Hz
Slope: 12/18/24dB/Oct
Time alignment
Front/ Rear/ Sub Woofer :  0~6.1m (5cm Step)
0~20.3ft (0.17ft Step)
Center :  0~3.4m (5cm Step)
0~11.3ft (0.17ft Step)
Channel level
: ±10dB

110     DNX8120/DDX812/DDX8032BT
2CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation 
exposure. 
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product 
safety. 
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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. The user could lose the authority to 
operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Specifications
Navigation section (DNX8120 only)
Receiver
: High-sensitivity GPS receiver
Reception Frequency
: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)
Acquisition Times
Cold : < 38 seconds
Factory Reset : < 45 seconds
(On average for a stationary receiver with a clear 
view of the sky)
Accuracy
Position : < 10 meters typical
Velocity : 0.05 m/sec. RMS
Position Method
: GPS 
Antenna
: External GPS antenna 
General
Operating voltage
: 14.4 V (10.5 – 16 V allowable) 
Maximum Current Consumption
: 15 A 
DImensions  (W × H × D)
:  182 × 112 × 163 mm
7-3/16 x 4-7/16 x 6-7/16 inch
Operational Temperature Range
:  -10 °C – +60 °C
Storage Temperature Range
:  -20 °C – +85 °C
Weight (DNX8120)
: 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs)
Weight (DDX812/DDX8032BT)
: 2.55 kg (5.6 lbs)
Although the effective pixels for the liquid crystal panel is given as 99.99% or more, 0.01% of pixels may not light or may light 
incorrectly.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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