Contents Basic Operations How to read this manual Safety precautions Notes Navigation Control Radio Listening Using the Navigation System Functions When Displaying the Easy Accessing the SD Memory Card Control Panel Insertion Slot Functions While Displaying the Control Screen Seek Mode Watching DVD/VCD Auto Memory Functions During the Playback Screen...
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Video Watching Setup Menu Functions when Displaying the Setup Menu Easy Control Panel Audio Setup Functions while Displaying the Crossover Network Setup Control Screen DVD Setup Language Setup Parental Level Setup DAB Tuner Control DivX Setup Functions when Displaying the Software Information Easy Control Panel iPod Setup...
How to read this manual This manual uses illustrations to explain its operations. Seek mode The displays and panels shown in this manual Sets a station selection. 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.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may work with your model and in your area.
Notes Handling CDs List of playable discs Disc Standard Support Remark • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. types • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with ‡ DVD Video tape stuck on it. DVD Audio ×...
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. DVD disc marks Operation regulatory marks With this DVD, some functions of this unit such as the Symbol Description play function may be restricted depending on the...
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F or e u or ed o r de i e Maximum number of folders: 254 re er o www.kenwood.com/usb/ Maximum number of files per folder: 255 e or re e e io or e Audio ile ( A A :...
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• Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal About USB device playback or display of the audio file. • Install the USB device in the place where it will not Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
Basic Operations Attenuates the volume Sets the Loudness Press it again to cancel muting. Press it for more than 1 second to turn the Loudness function on or off. If turned on, high and low tones are enhanced during low volume. Switches AV OUT source Adjusts the volume Switches the source that is output at the AV...
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Playing a disc Press [0] (Eject) button to open the operation panel. 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. ⁄ • See <List of playable discs> (page 8) for a list of supported discs and formats. Removing a disc Press [0] (Eject) button to open the operation panel.
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Basic Operations Switches the function screen The function control screen switches in the following order each time you press the button. Picture & Easy Control Panel Source Control Screen Picture Panel (OFF) The following buttons are always displayed on the source control screen. 1 Displays the Source Select screen.
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Playing a USB device When connecting a USB device, playback starts automatically. 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 39). ¤...
Navigation Control Sets and controls the navigation system function. Accessing the SD Memory Card Insertion Using the Navigation System Slot Displays the navigation system screen and makes the navigation function available. An SD memory card is used to upgrade the map. Displaying the navigation screen Press [NAV] to turn the power on Press several times until the navigation screen...
Watching DVD/VCD You can play DVD/VCD using various functions. • For the basic method of how to watch DVD/VCD, refer to <Basic Operations> (page 12). • Set the remote controller mode switch to "DVD" mode before starting operation, refer to <Remote Controller mode switch> (page 88).
Watching DVD/VCD Functions When Displaying the Easy Functions While Displaying the Control Control Panel Screen Displays a floating control panel in the screen. Switches to control screen to use various playback functions. 1 Switches the source. 2 Stops playing. When pressed twice, the disc is played from its beginning when you play it in the next time.
4 Selects a chapter, a scene or a track. DVD Disc Menu When the DVD-VIDEO/VCD is paused, touch Selects an option from the DVD Disc Menu. this button to start single-frame stepping. 5 Plays or pauses. Display the Disc Menu Control screen 6 Slow Forwards or Backwards.
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Watching DVD/VCD q Switches the subtitle language. Highlight Control You can select a chapter and title for the DVD (during program playback only) w Switches the voice language. Menu screen. When you touch the screen, you can select the DVD menu. (during program playback only) e Displays the Zoom Control screen.
VCD Zoom Control Direct Search Displays an enlarged VCD screen. You can search for a DVD/VCD chapter, scene or track by entering its number. Display the Zoom Control screen Select the Direct Search mode R.VOL PQRS WXYZ CLEAR DIRECT The following items can be searched directly each time it is pressed.
Music Disc & Audio File Listening You can recall various control screens during CD/Audio file/Disc Changer playback. • For the basic method of how to play a music disc/audio file, refer to <Basic Operations> (page 12). • Refer to <List of playable discs> (page 8) for playable discs. •...
Functions While Displaying the Control 8 Starts or stops Scan Play (that plays the Screen beginning of each music one after the other). Switches to control screen to use various playback 9 Repeats to play (the present track). functions. p Starts or stops Random Play (to play music in random order).
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Music Disc & Audio File Listening During Audio file playback , You can search for folders and Audio files through a hierarchy. See <Folder Select> (page 26). . Displays music information (such as Tag and content property) of Audio file being ;...
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During playback on disc changer J Sets a name to the disc being played. (page K Displays a list of discs in the Disc changer and allows you to select the disc to listen. See <Disc Select> (page 27). Q Music information display L Displays the external device control Selects the Disc Name (see <Set Disc screen.
Music Disc & Audio File Listening Set Disc Name Folder Select (Function of Audio File) Assigns a name to a CD. Searches folders and Audio files stored in media and devices according to hierarchy. Play a CD you wish to name Start Folder Select Start Name set Select a song...
Disc Select (Function of Disc Changer) Enter a track number 2 ZONE Displays a list of discs in the Disc changer and allows you to select the disc to listen. R.VOL PQRS WXYZ CLEAR DIRECT Start Direct Select Search When searching for a track: DISP V.SEL ZOOM...
Video File/Picture File Watching You can recall various control screens during playback of video file (MPEG 1, MPEG 2 and DivX file) and picture file (JPEG file). Functions When Displaying the Easy Function During Playback Screen Control Panel Basic functions are available even when the playback screen is displayed.
Functions While Displaying the Control p Repeats to play (the preset files or data). q Starts or stops Random Play (to play files of Screen the present folder in random order). Switches to control screen to use various playback w Switches the number of lines displayed in functions.
Video File/Picture File Watching Picture Control Folder Select Adjusting the video display. Searches folders and Video files/Pictures stored in media and devices according to hierarchy. Start Picture Control Start Folder Select Adjust the video display Select a file 1 Reverses the picture horizontally. 2 Rotates counter clockwise.
Radio Listening Various control screens appear in the Tuner Source mode. • For the basic method of receiver button operations, refer to <Basic Operations> (page 12). • Set the remote controller mode switch to "AUD" mode before starting operation, refer to <Remote Controller mode switch> (page 88).
Radio Listening 6 Switches the button display. Seek Mode 7 Selects the Monaural reception mode. (Only Sets a station selection. when receiving the FM broadcast) 8 Selects the Auto Memory mode. (Refer to page 32 for the <Auto Memory>) 9 Switches the Seek mode. (Refer to page 32 for the <Seek Mode>) p Switches the number of lines displayed in the Information Display.
: Press for # seconds. Preset Select Start Auto Memory Lists and selects memorized station. Start Preset Select Touch Auto Memory terminates when 6 stations are stored or when all stations are tuned in. ⁄ Select a station • The operation ends automatically if you do not operate within 10 seconds.
Radio Listening Radio Text Direct Search You can display the radio text. (Only when Tunes in a station when its frequency is entered. receiving the FM broadcast). Select a band Select a station AV OUT OPEN SUBTITLE VIEW MAP DIR ANGLE FM + Display the radio text...
Traffic Information Search for Program Type When a traffic bulletin starts, any source is A program is tuned when you set its program switched to the traffic information and it is type. (Only when receiving the FM broadcast) displayed automatically. Enter Program Type mode Set the Traffice information mode Select a Program Type...
Control> (page 53). Signal" is displayed on the video screen. ⁄ • While connecting an iPod, "KENWOOD" appears on the iPod and the iPod's control is disabled. • The Easy Control Panel is hidden when you touch a central part of the monitor.
Functions while Displaying the Control 7 Repeats to play (the preset files or data). 8 Starts or stops Random play.* Screen 9 Total number of music in the iPod and the Switches to control screen to use various playback music number display functions.
iPod Control iPod List Lists and searches music/video contained in the iPod. Display the iPod List Select music/video 1 Switches list page. 2 Categories and music are listed. Touch a category name to move its lower level. If music title is displayed, the music is played by touching it.
USB Device Control You can control and listen to songs in your USB device by simply connecting it to the USB connector of this unit. • For the connection of a USB device, refer to <Basic Operations> (page 12). Functions when Displaying the Easy Functions while Displaying the Control Control Panel Screen...
USB Device Control 4 Selects a file. USB List 5 Plays or pauses. Lists and searches music contained in the USB 6 Switches the button display. device. 7 Starts or stops Scan Play (that plays the beginning of each music one after the Display the Category List other).
Folder Select Searches folders and Audio files stored in the USB device according to hierarchy. Start Folder Select Select music 1 Scrolls the list. 2 Lists folders and Audio files Folder opens when touched, and the Audio file is played. 3 Moves to the top hierarchy level.
TV Watching Various control screens appear in the TV Source mode. (You can only operate TV with the optional accessory TV Tuner connected.) Functions During TV Screen Functions when Displaying the Easy Control Panel Basic functions are available even when the TV screen is displayed.
Functions while Displaying the Control 7 Indicates current Seek mode. 8 TV Area Group Display Screen Refer to <TV Setup> (page 79). Switches to control screen to use various playback 9 Memory Number Display functions. p Channel Number Display q When buttons appear, you can recall channels on memory.
TV Watching Auto Memory Manual Memory Stores stations with good reception in memory Stores the current receiving channel in memory. automatically. Select a station you wish to store in Select a band you wish to store in memory memory Select the Auto Memory mode Store in memory Continue to touch until the memory number Start Auto Memory...
: Press for # seconds. Preset Select Set Station Name Lists and selects memorized station. Assigns a name to a station. Start Preset Select Select a station you wish to name Start Name set Selects a station Enter the name See <Character Entry>...
Video Watching Functions when Displaying the Easy Functions while Displaying the Control Control Panel Screen Displays a floating control panel in the screen. 1 Switches the source. 2 Displays the external device control screen. See <External Device Power Supply Control> (page 53) 3 Displays the Screen Control screen.
DAB Tuner Control Various control screens appear in the DAB Tuner source mode. (with the optional accessory DAB tuner connected only) Functions when Displaying the Easy Functions While Displaying the Control Control Panel Screen Displays a floating control panel in the screen. Switches to control screen to use various functions.
DAB Tuner Control 6 Selects the primary or secondary operation. Seek Mode 7 Selects the Auto memory mode. Sets a station selection mode. (page 49 for the <Auto Ensemble memory>) 8 Switches the Seek mode. (page 48 for the <Seek Mode>) 9 Switches the number of lines displayed in the Information Display.
: Press for # seconds. Auto Ensemble Memory Service Preset Memory An ensemble with good reception is stored in The current receiving service is stored in memory. memory automatically. Select a service you wish to store in Select a band you wish to store in memory memory Select the Auto Memory mode Store in memory...
DAB Tuner Control Service Select Language Filter Setting Listing and selecting service in the current Setting the menu language. ensemble. Start Language Filter Setting Start Service Select Select a language Select a serveice 1 Language display 1 Selects a service. 2 Switches language list.
Search for Program Type DAB Announcement Specifying program type and searching service. When the Announcement you have turned on starts, any source is switched to the Start Program Type mode Announcement automatically. When the announcement starts... The Announcement screen appears automatically.
Source Select The source you wish to listen to can be selected quickly. Displaying the Control Screen Display control screen Press several times until the Control Screen appears. Display source select screen Select a source 1 Switches to the selected source. 2 Scrolls the source display.
External Device Power Supply Control Controlling the external device power supply. External Device Power Supply Control Display the EXT SW Control screen [EXT SW] appears when the control screen of each source or Easy control panel is displayed. Control the external device power supply 1 You can turn on or off the external device power supply.
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 When the call ends...
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 1 Shifts the cursor. 2 Enters a space. If you erase a character, locate the cursor on it and touch this button.
Screen Control 7 Returns to the previous screen. Screen Control ⁄ Setting the monitor screen. • The Screen Control screen is displayed only when you Display Easy control panel have applied the parking brake. • The picture quality can be set for each source. •...
Hands Free Unit Control • You need to register your cell-phone to your Bluetooth Hands Free Box beforehand. Make sure to read the instruction manual of the Bluetooth Hands Free Box as well. Control Screen Function Displaying the control screen and using various functions.
Hands Free Unit Control y Displays the calling and called phone When Dialing numbers. Make a call by entering a phone number. If you have registered a phone number in the Phone Book, the destination person Enter a phone number name is displayed.
: Press for # seconds. Quick Dialing Calling by Phone Book You can register up to 3 phone numbers for quick You can call a person using his/her phone dialing. number that you have registered in the Phone Book. To register a phone number: Display the Phone Book screen Display a phone number you wish to register...
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Hands Free Unit Control Phone Book List screen End the call 4 Scrolls the list. The previous screen reappears. ⁄ 5 Enters the destination name. 6 Cancels the operation. • To use the Phone Book, it must have been downloaded 7 Returns to the Hands-Free Control screen.
Redialing Confirm the destination You can redial, one of the last 10 phone numbers that you have called or received. Display the Search for Outgoing Calls or Incoming Calls screen The Hands-Free Control screen appears again. The selected destination data is displayed. Make a call : Outgoing Calls : Incoming Calls...
Hands Free Unit Control Setting Up the Hands-Free Phone Selecting a Hands-Free Phone The Hands-Free system can be set as follows. You can choose the Hands-Free phone from the list. Display the Hands-Free Set Up screen Hands-Free Set Up screen Display the Phone Select list 1 Sets an automatic response time after call termination.
⁄ Deleting the Hands-Free Phone • The Phone Book, outgoing call list, and incoming call list You can cancel a registration of Hands-Free are deleted together with the deleted Hands-Free phone. phone. Display the Hands-Free Set Up screen Display the Phone Delete list Phone Delete screen 1 Selects the cell-phone to be deleted from the list.
Setup Menu You can set up various receiver parameters. Setup Menu Audio Setup You can setup a speaker network, etc. Displays the Setup menu to set various functions. Display the Audio SETUP screen Display the control screen Touch [Audio SETUP] in the SETUP Menu (page 64).
Crossover Network Setup DVD Setup You can set a crossover frequency of speakers. You can set up the DVD play. Select the speaker to set the crossover Display the DVD SETUP screen Touch [DVD SETUP] in the SETUP Menu (page 64).
Setup menu Language Setup Selects a language you use for the speech and menus. Select the language item to set Refer to <DVD Setup> (page 65) and select [Menu Language], [Subtitle Language] or [Audio Language]. 6 Sets an angle mark display. ( 7 Selects the screen display mode.*1 ( 16:9) "16:9":...
Set the language you use Enter the code number ⁄ • The number you enter first is set as your code number. Parental Level Setup • You can clear the code number by pressing the Reset Sets a parental level. button.
Setup menu ⁄ DivX Setup • If a disc has higher parental lock level, you need to enter Checks the registration code. This code is needed the code number. when making a disc which has DRM (Digital • The parental lock level varies depending on a loaded Rights Management).
Software Information iPod Setup Checks the software version of this unit. Performs setup when using iPod. Display the Software Information screen Display the iPod SETUP screen Touch [Software Information] in the SETUP Touch [iPod SETUP] in the SETUP Menu (page Menu (page 64).
Setup menu System Setup AV Interface Setup You can set up the system parameters. You can set audio and visual (AV) interface parameters. Display the System SETUP screen Display the AV Interface screen Touch [System SETUP] in the SETUP Menu (page 64).
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9 Mutes the volume during voice guidance of the navigation system. ( When turned "On", the volume level drops for voice guidance. p Sets a selecting method of audio source from the Navigation system.( Off ) "On": Allows you to select the audio source input from the Navigation system interface by selecting it on Source Select screen.
Setup menu User Interface You can set up user interface parameters. Display the User Interface screen Touch [User Interface] in the SETUP Menu (page 64). Setup each item 6 Sets an on-screen display of the iPod Playback screen. ( Auto) "Auto": Information is displayed for 5 seconds when updated.
q Sets an on-screen display of the TV screen. Entering Background Auto) (with the optional accessory TV Loads images for background. tuner connected only) "Auto": Information is displayed for 5 Connect the device which has the image to seconds when updated. load "Manual": Information is displayed when you touch on the screen.
Setup menu Background Delete Background Select Deletes the background image. Selects a image for background. Display Delete Image Select screen Select Background Select screen Select the image to be deleted Select a image for background Background Delete Background Change 10:10 10:10 Default Cancel...
Touch Panel Adjustment Clock Setup You can adjust the touch panel operations. You can adjust the clock time. Display the Touch panel Adjustment Display the Clock Setup screen screen Touch [Clock] in the SETUP Menu (page 64). Touch [Touch] in the SETUP Menu (page 64). Setup the Clock Start Touch panel setup 1 Clock time display...
Setup menu Monitor Setup You can adjust the position, picture quality and the screen mode of the monitor. Displaying the Monitor SETUP screen Touch [Monitor SETUP] in the SETUP Menu (page 64). Setup each item 8 Selects a screen mode of the iPod Video playback screen.
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⁄ • 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. • The picture qua¡lity can be set for each source. Full picture mode (FULL) Zoom picture mode (ZOOM) Justify picture mode (JUST)
Setup menu Security Code Setup Enter a security Code 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"...
If you have pressed the Reset button or if TV SETUP you have disconnected the Receiver from The TV signal receiving areas can be set. (with the battery... optional accessory TV Tuner connected only) Enter the correct security code Displaying TV SETUP screen Touch [TV SETUP] in the SETUP Menu (page 64).
Setup menu RDS Setup DAB Setup The related RDS parameters can be set. You can set the DAB reception. (only with the optional accessory DAB Tuner connected) Display RDS SETUP screen Display the DAB Setup screen Touch [RDS SETUP] in the SETUP Menu (page 64).
Announcement Select Amp Control You can set various announcement reception Sets the power amp connected via the LX bus. parameters. (with the optional accessory LX Power Amp connected only) Display the Announcement screen Displaying the Amp Control screen See <DAB Setup> (page 80). Touch [Amp Control] in the SETUP Menu (page Set the announcement parameters 64).
Setup menu Setup 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 SETUP Memory screen 1 Recalls the memorized settings.
2 Sets the power signal output mode. When clearing the currently memorized settings: Pulse: Generates a single power signal pulse. Level: Continues output of high power signal. Sets to turn output on/off each time the button on the EXT SW Control screen is pressed.
Audio Control Audio Control Menu Audio Control Displays the Audio Control menu to set the sound You can adjust the front/rear and right/left audio effect function of this unit. balance. Display the control screen Display Audio Control Press several times until the control screen appears.
Equalizer Control You can set up the equalizer. Display Equalizer Control 6 Adjusts the bass boost of the B.M.S power amplifier (optional accessory). 7 Sets the center frequency of bass boost you Touch [Equalizer] in the Audio Control Menu have set for "AMP Bass". (page 84).
Audio Control Tone Setup Zone Control You can set a Tone curve. You can set the front and rear audio source. Display the Tone screen Display Zone Control See <Equalizer Control> (page 85). Touch [Zone Control] in the Audio Control Menu (page 84).
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⁄ • When the rear speaker sound is switched, the audio source that is output at the AV OUTPUT terminal is also switched to the same source. However, if you have set the "Area" to "Reverse", the audio source that is output at the AV OUTPUT terminal is switched depending on the front sound source.
Remote Controller This unit can be operated using the Remote Controller supplied with the unit. ¤ • Put the Remote Controller in a place where it will not move during braking or other operations. A dangerous situation could result, if the Remote Controller falls down and gets wedged under the pedals while driving. •...
Common operations (AUD mode) Display angle Switches the display angle each time it is pressed. Source switching AUDIO RETURN Switches to the source to be played. MODE/TOP MENU FNC/MENU/PBC ROUTEM VOICE CANCEL AV OUT OPEN SUBTITLE VIEW MAP DIR DISP ANGLE FM + V.SEL...
Remote Controller DVD/VCD/CD/Audio files (DVD mode) Track number Folder search Play time Selects the folder to be played. Cancel ANGLE FM + Audio files ZOOM AM− 2 ZONE Folder number File number Cancel Track search and file search Selects the track or file to be played. VCD 1.X, VCD 2.X (PBC OFF) VIEW MAP DIR...
TV (TV mode) DVD Menu Displays the DVD menu. Switching Band/Video Turns the playback control on or off while playing It switches between the station of the TV band to VCD. receive and video input. • ENTER • • NAVI ROUTEM VOICE CANCEL...
Remote Controller Radio (AUD mode) NAVI (NAVI mode) Band switching Joystick Switches to bands received by the unit. Scrolls the map, or moves the cursor. ZOOM MENU POSITION ANGLE FM + • • ZOOM ENTER • • AM− NAVI 2 ZONE AUDIO RETURN MODE/TOP MENU FNC/MENU/PBC...
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ROUTEM Displays Route Option menu. • ENTER • • NAVI AUDIO RETURN MODE/TOP MENU FNC/MENU/PBC ROUTEM VOICE CANCEL AV OUT OPEN SUBTITLE VIEW MAP DIR ANGLE VIEW Switches between 2D and 3D map displays. NAVI MODE/TOP MENU FNC/MENU/PBC AUDIO RETURN ROUTEM CANCEL VOICE...
Help? Troubleshooting What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit Some functions of this unit may be disabled by may just be the result of slight misoperation or some settings made on this unit. miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
Remove the USB device. ➡ Eject the disc and try inserting it again. Contact Authorization Error: the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues Connection to the iPod has failed. blinking or the disc cannot be ejected. ➡ Remove the iPod and then reconnect it.
DVD Language Codes Code Language Code Language Code Language Afar Icelandic Singhalese Abkhazian Italian Slovak Afrikaans Japanese Slovenian Amharic Javanese Samoan Arabic Georgian Shona Assamese Kazakh Somali Aymara Greenlandic Albanian Azerbaijani Cambodian Serbian Bashkir Kannada Siswati Byelorussian Korean Sesotho Bulgarian Kashmiri Sundanese Bihari...
Specifications Monitor section USB interface section Picture Size USB Standard : 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide : USB 1.1/ 2.0 : 156.2 mm (W) x 82.4 mm (H) File Sytem Display Sytem : FAT 16/ 32 : Transparent TN LCD panel Maximum Power Supply Current Drive System : 500 mA...
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Specifications LW tuner section Audio section Frequency Range (9 kHz) Maximum Power (Front & Rear) : 153 kHz – 281 kHz : 50 W x 4 Usable Sensitivity Fullband Width Power (Front & Rear) : 45 μv ( PWR DIN 45324, +B=14.4 V) : 30 W x 4 MW tuner section Preout Level (V)
About DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media Files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. DivX files can also include advanced media features like menus, subtitles, and alternate audio tracks. Many DivX media files are available for download online, and you can create your own using your personal content and easy-to-use tools from DivX.com.
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.