Contents Before Use ... 4 Notes on playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG .. 6 DDX6027 Basic operations ... 8 Basic Operations of Remote Controller ... 10 About discs ... 13 Switching Screen Mode ... 14 Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone call ... 15...
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System Setup ...56 Displaying the System Set Up 1 screen Displaying the System Set Up 2 screen AV Interface ...58 Displaying the AV I/F 1 screen Displaying the AV I/F 2 screen Displaying the AV I/F 3 screen User Interface ...60 Displaying the User I/F 1 screen Displaying the User I/F 2 screen Touch Panel Adjustment...
Called lens fogging, discs may be impossible 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 whilst, consult your Kenwood dealer.
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Region codes in the world The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map. Icons on the DVD discs Icon Indicates the region code where the disc can be played. Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3)/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG (MPEG 1/MPEG 2). Note, however, that the MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW,DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/ When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent...
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MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD/DVD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
DDX6027 Basic operations 1 Play Disc [Disc insertion slot] A disc is played when you insert it. 2 Play/Pause [38] key Pauses and replays a disc. English 3 Eject Disc [EJECT] key The disc is ejected.
4 Video Source Selection/ V.OFF [V.SEL] key Video source selection changes in the following order each time you press the key. TV */Video R-CAM * Navigation * * Optional accessory You can also turn off the video display by pressing the key longer than 1 second.
Basic Operations of Remote Controller ENTER MENU – ZOOM ZOOM POSITION MODE ROUTEM VIEW MENU TOP MENU MAPDIR VOICE 2-ZONE AV OUT REAR 1 Remote Control Mode selector switch Selects one of the following remote control modes. TV source DVD: Built-in DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG player source AUD: Tuner source or attached disc changer source 2 [NAV] switch...
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6 [BAND] key (When 1 is set to "DVD" or "AUD") DISC +: Selects next disc. –: Selects previous disc. (When 1 is set to "TV" or "AUD") BAND: Switches to TV1, TV2, or VIDEO. (When 1 is set to "AUD") TUNER +: Switches to the FM1, FM2, or FM3 band.
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o [0] – [9] key (When 1 is set to "TV") (When 1 is set to "AUD") TUNER — : Recall the stations on memory. 1 . ? & 6 MNO You can enter a character/number. [SUBTITLE] key (When 1 is set to "DVD") : Switches a subtitle language.
About discs Handling discs • Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. • CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW discs are easier to be damaged than a ordinary music CD. Use a CD-R/RW, DVD- R/RW, or DVD+R/RW disc after reading the cautions on the package.
Switching Screen Mode The Screen mode of the monitor changes each time the [MODE] key is pressed. Full picture mode (FULL) Justify picture mode (JUST) Cinema picture mode (CINEMA) Zoom picture mode (ZOOM) Normal picture mode (NORMAL) • When you select the Menu, Easy Control screen, or Navigation, the display is shown in the full-size display mode automatically. The screen mode of these displays cannot be changed.
Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone call Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone call When the telephone is called, the system is paused automatically. When the telephone is called... The Phone Call ("CALL") screen appears, and system is paused. Phone Call ("CALL") screen C A L L If you want to continue to listen to the audio...
Displays the Zoom Control buttons (page 21). w Information Display Button Area (page 21) • For DVD/VCD playback, DVD/VCD picture selection, or controller key operations, see <DDX6027 Basic Operations> (page 8). • The information display is cleared automatically after approximately 5 seconds. Also, the information can be...
JPEG/MPEG playback screen DVD MEDIA MODE: F U L L AV-OUT: Displaying the Easy Control Panel The Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the DVD/VCD screen. Displaying the Easy Control Panel T i t l e 1 C h a p 3 DVD VIDEO MODE: F U L L...
Displaying the DVD/VCD Control screen Plays a DVD/VCD using various functions. DVD/VCD Control screen DV D V C D N e x t N e x t 38 39 T i t l e 1 C h a p T 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 K E N W O O D T-REP English...
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Controlling during DVD Video, Video CD, JPEG or MPEG Playback English...
You can select a chapter and title for the DVD Menu screen. When you touch a chapter and title, it is played back. Highlight Off : MODE Key DVD Menu DVD Menu 1. KENWOOD 1. KENWOOD 2. KENWOOD 2. KENWOOD 3. KENWOOD 3. KENWOOD 4. KENWOOD 4.
Controlling during DVD Video, Video CD, JPEG or MPEG Playback VCD Zoom Control Displays an enlarged VCD screen. Display the Zoom Control screen Zoom Control Button Area (page 16) ZoomCtrl Zoom 1 Changes the zoom ratio at 4 levels (2 times, 3 times, 4 times, or off ) each time you touch.
7 Selects a disc. (only when a disc is played back on the disc changer) • For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer playback and receiver key operations, see <DDX6027 Basic Operations> (page 8). • The Easy Control Panel is hidden when you touch a central part of the monitor.
Displaying the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ MPEG/Disc Changer Control screen You can play the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc changer using various functions. CD Control screen DV D C D M e n u DISP Tr a c k 4 P 2 : 0 9 K E N W O O D During CD playback 8 Calls the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer Menu.
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MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG Control screen DV D M E D I A M e n u DISP N e x t N e x t K E N W O O D FREP English During MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG play 13:50 j Ejects a disc. k Fast Forwards or Fast Bacwards.
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Disc changer/CD player Control screen C D - C H M e n u D i s c D i s c DISP SCRL N e x t N e x t DREP MRDM CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer Play Control During play by the disc changer/CD player 13:50 R Selects a track.
Displaying the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ MPEG/Disc Changer Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. Me n u CD Menu screen D V D C D Name Set English Selects option from various function menus. Returns to the CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG/Disc Changer Control screen. •...
Set Disc Name Names a CD. Play a CD you wish to name Call the CD/Disc Changer Menu Me n u Select the Set Name mode Name Set • The Name Set depending on the disc you are playing. Enter a name For character entry details, see <Character Entry>...
ID3/WMA TAG Display (during MP3/ WMA play) The ID3/WMA TAG information of MP3/WMA file is listed. Call the MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG Menu Me n u Display the ID3/WMA TAG I n fo r m a t i o n DVD MEDIA A L B U M : T i t l e : A r t i s t : A l bu m :...
Direct Search Searches for a disc or a track when its number is entered. During play on the built-in disc player Select the Direct Search mode # BS DIRECT The following items can be searched directly each time it is pressed. CD: Track number, Total play time MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG: Folder, File Enter a track number...
3 Tunes in a station 4 Switches the Seek mode. (page 32 for the <Seek Mode>) • For receiver key operations, see <DDX6027 Basic Operations> (page 8). • The Easy Control Panel is hidden when you touch a central part of the monitor.
Displaying the Tuner Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. Me n u Tuner Menu screen T U N E R Preset Select PTY Search Radio Text o When the stations on memory. For memory of broadcasting stations, see <Auto Memory>...
Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO1 reception automatically.
Preset Select Lists and tunes in stations in memory one after the other. Call the Tuner Menu Me n u Call the Preset Select Menu Preset Select T U N E R FM1 1) 87.5 MHz FM1 2) 90.1 MHz FM1 3) 98.1 MHz FM1 4) 106.1 MHz FM1 5) 108.0 MHz...
Direct Search Tunes in a station when its frequency is entered. Select a band – BAND Select the Direct Search mode # BS DIRECT Enter frequency — 9 WXYZ When you enter frequency, signal reception starts. Example: When you receive FM 92.1 MHz 9 WXYZ 2 ABC 1 .
Search for Program Type A program is tuned when you set its program type. (Only when receiving the FM broadcast) Call the Tuner Menu Me n u Call the PTY Search Menu PTY Search T U N E R All Speech All Music News Current Affairs...
8 Information Display Button Area • For TV picture selection and receiver key operations, see 2 c h <DDX6027 Basic Operations> (page 8). • The information display is cleared automatically after approximately 5 seconds. Also, the information can be displayed automatically when it is updated (page 60).
Displaying the TV Control screen You can tune in a TV station using various functions. TV Control screen VIDEO – – SEEK N e x t N e x t T V 1 G r o u p 1 P r e s e t 1 AUTO1 Displaying the TV Menu screen You can select menu options using various...
Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO1 reception automatically.
Set Station Name Names a station. Select a station you wish to name Call the TV Menu (Page 37 r) Me n u Select the Set Name mode Name Set Enter a name For character entry details, see <Character Entry> (page 46).
4 Selects the Ensemble. 5 Switches the Seek mode. (page 42 for the <Seek Mode>) • For system key operations, see <DDX6027 Basic Operations> (page 8). • The Easy Control Panel display is hidden when you touch a central area of the monitor.
Displaying the DAB Tuner Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. Me n u DAB Tuner Menu screen D A B Ser vice Select Languag e Filter PTY Search DAB Information ; Selects option from various function menus. a Returns to the DAB Tuner Control screen.
Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time you touch the button. Tunes in a ensemble with good AUTO1 reception automatically.
Service Select The service list of the currently receiving ensemble is displayed for your selection. Call the DAB Tuner Menu Me n u Call the Service Select Menu Ser vice Select D A B Ser vice Name Ser vice Name Ser vice Name Ser vice Name Ser vice Name...
Search for Program Type The services are received when you set its program type. Call the DAB Tuner Menu Me n u Call the PTY Search Menu PTY Search D A B N e w s SRCH LANG 2 2 0 . 0 9 4 M H z 1 Selects a program type.
DAB Information The DAB information is displayed. Call the DAB Tuner Menu Me n u Display the DAB Information screen DAB Information T U N E R Service Label: Ensemble Label: Component Lable: 2 2 0 . 0 9 4 M H z 1 Displays the DAB information (such as Service label, Ensemble label, Component label, Audio quality, Region label, and Dynamic label).
Character Entry How To Use the Character Entry screen When you select the Set Disc Name mode or others, the following screen appears for character entry. Character Entry screen K E N W O O D S p a c e English 1 Shifts the cursor.
Source Select The source you wish to listen to can be selected quickly. Displaying the Control screen Press this key several times unit the Control screen appears. Control screen DV D V C D N e x t N e x t T i t l e 1 C h a p K E N W O O D...
Adjusting the Monitor Display Position and Quality You can adjust the position and picture quality of the monitor. Displaying the Screen Control screen You can adjust the picture quality using the following keys. Screen Control screen Displaying the Tilt Adjust screen You can set the monitor position and open/close speed.
Setup Menu Setup Menu You can set up various receiver parameters. Displaying the Control screen Press this key several times until the Control screen appears. Control screen DV D V C D N e x t N e x t T i t l e 1 C h a p K E N W O O D...
Audio Set Up You can setup a speaker network, etc. Displaying the Audio Set Up screen Speaker setup screen English 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 70) 3 Calls the Setup Menu. 4 Displays the X'Over setup screen.
Crossover Network Setup You can set a crossover frequency of speakers. X'Over setup screen X ' O v e r HPF Front FREQ 2 2 0 H z HPF Rear FREQ 1 8 0 H z LPF SUB FREQ 1 2 0 H z S U B P h a s e 1 Sets a Front High Pass Filter frequency.
DVD Setup You can set up the DVD play. Displaying the DVD SETUP 1 screen DVD SETUP 1 screen Menu LANG S u b t i t l e LANG Au d i o LANG Dynam i c R a n g e N o r m a l DVD SETUP 1 English...
Displaying the DVD SETUP 2 screen DVD SETUP 2 screen Angle Mark S c r e e n R a t i o 1 6 : 9 Pa r e n t a l L e v e l O f f DVD SETUP 2 Displaying the DVD SETUP 3 screen DVD SETUP 3 screen...
Language Setup Selects a language you use for the speech and menus. Display the Language Setup screen See <Displaying the DVD SETUP 1 screen> (page 52) and select a language you wish to use. A u d i o LANG C l e a r C a n c e l 1 Enters a language code.
Parental Level Setup Sets a parental level. Display the Parental Level code number screen (Page 53 q) S e t P a r e n t a l P a s s * * * * C l e a r C a n c e l 1 Enters a code number.
System Setup You can set up the system parameters. Displaying the System Set Up 1 screen System Set Up 1 screen B e e p S c ro l l A u t o Remote Sensor System Set Up 1 Displaying the System Set Up 2 screen System Set Up 2 screen...
2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 70) 3 Calls the Setup Menu. 4 Selects a navigation system connection. ( "RGB": Allows the Kenwood’s Navigation System to connect via its interface cable. "AV-IN": Allows a third-party navigation system to connect via the AV INPUT port.
Before Use Displaying the AV I/F 2 screen AV I/F 2 screen O f f D V D Displaying the AV I/F 3 screen AV I/F 3 screen F - L e f t 8 Sets a method to switch to the rear view camera video display.
Before Use User Interface You can set up user interface (IF) parameters. Displaying the User I/F 1 screen User I/F 1 screen Displaying the User I/F 2 screen User I/F 2 screen English 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Before Use Touch Panel Adjustment You can adjust the touch panel operations. Display the Touch Panel Adjust screen Touch Touch touch to display it. Touch Adjust Me n u T o u c h 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Before Use Security Code Setup You can set a security code to protect your receiver system against theft. • When the Security Code function is activated it cannot be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport"...
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Before Use If you have pressed the Reset button or if you have disconnected the Receiver from battery... Enter the correct security code — You must enter the same security code as that you have entered in Step 3 above. Enter the security code E n t e r Now, you can use your Receiver.
Before Use Set Up Memory Audio Set Up and AV Interface settings can be memorized. The memorized settings can be recalled at any time. For example, even when the settings are cleared due to replacement of the battery, the settings can be restored. Display the Set Up Memory screen Set Up Memor y Set Up Memor y...
Before Use TV Setup The TV signal receiving areas can be set. (with the optional accessory TV Tuner connected only) Displaying the TV1 Area Set screen TV Set Up TV1 Area Set screen Me n u Au s t r i a B e l g i u m F i n l a n d G e r m a ny...
RDS Setup The related RDS parameters can be set. Displaying the RDS Set Up 1 screen RDS Set Up RDS Set Up 1 screen Me n u News O f f R e g i o n a l Au t o T P S e e k RDS Set Up 1 Displaying the RDS Set Up 2 screen RDS Set Up 2 screen...
AMP Control Sets the power amp connected via the LX bus. (with the optional accessory LX Power Amp connected only) Displaying the AMP Control screen AMP Ctrl AMP Control screen Me n u A M P 1 V O L T 1 4 . 4 V A M P C o n t r o l 1 Calls the Setup Menu.
DAB Set Up You can set the DAB reception.(only with the optional accessory DAB Tuner connected) Displaying the DAB Set Up screen DAB Set Up DAB Set Up screen D A B P r i o r i t y Me n u D R C R e g i o n a l I N T...
Announcement Selection You can set various announcement reception parameters. Displays the Announcement Selection screen (Page 68 8) S e t A n n o u n c e m e n t Tr a f f i c N e w s Tr a n s p o r t N e w s Wa r n i n g N e w s...
Sound Effects Menu Sound Effects Menu You can set up the receiver sound effects. Displaying the Control screen Control screen DV D V C D N e x t N e x t T i t l e 1 C h a p T 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 K E N W O O D T-REP...
Audio Control You can adjust the front/rear and right/left audio balance. Displaying the Audio Control 1 screen Audio Control 1 screen Displaying the Audio Control 2 screen Audio Control 2 screen Me n u BMS AMP Bass F l a t BMS AMP FREQ Normal Audio Control 2...
Control during DVD Video or Video CD Playback Equalizer You can set up the equalizer. Displaying the Equalizer screen Equalizer screen Me n u System Q N a t u r a l S y s t e m Q - E X Equalizer English 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous...
Tone curve setup You can set a Tone curve. Display the Tone setup screen T o n e Tone setup screen 1 Bass adjustment items are displayed. 2 Middle adjustment items are displayed. 3 Treble adjustment items are displayed. 4 Bass DC Extend settings If turned "On", it extends the bass center frequency to the low register by approximately 20%.
Zone Control You can set the front and rear audio source. Displaying the Zone Control screen Zone Control screen English 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Setup Menu. (page 49) 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. 4 Turns the Zone Function (that sets different source sounds for front and rear speakers) On or Off.
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Glossary DVD: Digital Versatile Disc A type of disc which contains recording of audio/ video packaged media with high video and audio quality, such as a movie, featuring large recording capacity and digital signal processing capability. VCD: VIDEO CD A type of CD which contains the recording of mov- ing images.
Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misopera- tion or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General The power does not turn on. ✔...
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The sound quality is poor or distorted. ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring. ✔ The speakers are not wired correctly. Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.
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Before Use Disc source The disc control mode cannot be selected. ✔ No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.
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Mecha Error The disc player is malfunctioning. ] Eject the disc and try inserting it again. Contact the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues blinking or the disc cannot be ejected. Disc Error The unplayable discs is inserted. Read Error The disc is upside-down.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Monitor section Picture size : 6.4 inches (diagonal) wide 143.6(W)×77.1(H)mm Display system : Transparent TN LCD panel Drive system : TFT active matrix system Number of pixels : 336,960 (480H×234V×RGB) Effective pixels : 99.99% Pixel arrangement : RGB striped arrangement Back lighting...
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The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.