Kenwood DMX129BT Monitor Receiver User Guide

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Kenwood DMX129BT Monitor Receiver

Before use

How to read this manual

The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual panels.
In operation procedures, the bracket shape indicates the key or button you should control. < >: indicates the name of panel buttons. [ ]: indicates the name of touch keys.

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.
If you experience problems during installation, consult your KENWOOD dealer.

Getting Started

Turn the ignition key of your car to ACC.
The unit is turned on, please read the warning and press “Agree” to enter the screen.
Press the <8MENU> button.
Touch [ ]
Touch the corresponding key and set the value.

Remote Sensor
Receives the remote control signal.
8MENU
Displays the HOME screen. (P.4)
Press and hold a second to turn the power off.
When the power is off, turn the power on.
AUD
Displays the Audio screen.* (P.10)
The Audio screen is not displayed during the SETUP screen or on the list screen etc, 4 +, – (Volume)
Adjusts volume. The volume will go up until 15 when you keep pressing [ + ].
MUTE/ DISP OFF (Display off)
Mutes/restores the sound.
Press and hold to turn the screen off.
When the screen is off, touch the display to turn on the screen.
Reset
If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, the unit returns to factory settings when this button is pressed.

Connectable iPhone

Made for

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s

NOTE

If you start playback after connecting the iPhone, the music that has been played by the iPhone is played first.
Cap the USB terminal whenever not used.

Starting playback

Connect an external component to the AV-IN input terminal. (P.14)
Press the <8MENU> button.
Touch [AV-IN].
Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.

NOTE

Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For best safety, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also, avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Do not use your screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.
If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, such as with battery wires, the battery may be drained.
If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the front panel will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
Secure the wires with cable clamps and wrap the vinyl tape around the wires that come into contact with metal parts to protect the wires and to prevent sshortcircuits
Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the ¤ wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the ¢ connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect the ¤ connector to a rear output terminal.
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
Do not press hard on the panel surface when installing the unit to the vehicle. Otherwise, scars, damage, or failure may result.
Reception may drop if there are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna.

Installation procedure

To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the ¤ terminal of the battery.
Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
Connect the wire to the wiring harness.
Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle.
Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the external power connector on your vehicle.
Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
Install the unit in your car.
Reconnect the ¤ terminal of the battery.
Press the reset button.

Playable Audio files

Kenwood DMX129BT Monitor Receiver 4

About this Unit

Copyrights

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVCKENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance.
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Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
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