DNX775RVS Basic Operations Guide

Turning on the Unit

The method of turning on is different depending on the model.

1. Press the HOME button.

• The unit is turned on.

2. To turn off the unit:

• Press the HOME button for 1 second.

Note: If it is your first time turning the unit on after installation, it will be necessary to perform Initial setup

Initial Settings 

Initial Setup

1. Set each item as follows.

• Locale

Select the country for the navigation system. The language, the distance unit, and the gasoline unit are set.

• Touch Locale.
• Select the desired country.

 

• Language

Select the language used for the control screen and setting items. Default is “American English (en)”.

• Touch Language .
• Touch Language Select.
• Select the desired language.
• Touch 

 

• Display

Set the button illumination color. If it is hard to see the image on the screen even, adjust the viewing angle.

• Touch Display .
• Touch Key Color .
• Select the desired color.
• Touch .
• Touch Viewing Angle.
• Select an angle
• Touch .

 

• Camera

Set the parameters for the camera.

• Touch Camera.
• Set each item and touch .

 

• OEM SETUP

This function requires a commercial adaptor. Consult your KENWOOD dealer for details.

• DEMO

Set the demonstration mode. Default is “ON”.

• Touch DEMO and set ON or OFF.

2. Touch Finish.

Note: These settings can be set from the SETUP menu.

Calendar/clock settings

1. Press the MENU button.

• Popup menu appears

2. Touch SETUP.

• SETUP Menu screen appears.

3. Touch User Interface.

• User Interface screen appears.

4. Set each item as follows. Scroll the page to show the item.

• Clock

NAV-SYNC (Default): Synchronizes the clock time with navigation GPS data.

Manual : Sets the clock manually.

• Time Zone

If you have selected Manual for Clock, select the time zone.

• Clock Adjust

If you select Manual for Clock, adjust the date and time manually.

Note: Please set the date and time. If it is not set, it may not work with some functions.

Adjusting the Volume

To adjust the volume (0 to 40), Press  to increase, and press  to decrease. Holding  increases the volume continuously to level 15.

Monitor Angle Control

You can adjust the position of the monitor.

1. Press the  button.

• Angle Adjust screen appears.

2. Select a below number that represents your desired angle setting. Default is “0”

• Off Position: You can store the current monitor angle as the angle during power off. Touch Memory when the desired angle is selected.

Touch Screen Operations

To perform operations on the screen, you need to touch, touch and hold, flick or swipe to select an item, display setting menu screen or to change the page, etc.

Touch: Touch the screen gently to select an item on the screen.
Touch and hold: Touch the screen and keep your finger in place until the display changes or a message is displayed.
Flick: Slide your finger quickly to the left or right on the screen to change the page. You can scroll the list screen by flicking the screen up/ down.
Swipe: Slide your finger up or down on the screen to scroll the screen.

HOME Screen Descriptions 

Most functions can be performed from the HOME screen.

1	Displays the control screen of current source. The artwork is displayed if available from current content.
2	Widget You can change the widget by touching  or flicking left or right on the widget area. Touch the widget to display the detailed screen.
3	Page indication for widgets
4	Current source information
5	Displays the source selection screen.
6	Short-cut playback source icons
7	Displays the Hands Free screen.  When connecting as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, it works as a phone provided in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

 

Display the HOME

1. Press the HOME button.

• HOME screen appears.

Popup Menu

1. Press the MENU button.

• Popup menu appears.

2. Touch to display the popup menu.

The contents of the menu are as follows.

	Displays the Screen Adjustment screen.
	Turns the display off.
	Displays the view camera.
	Displays the SETUP Menu screen.
	Displays the Audio screen
	Displays the control screen of current source. Icon feature differs depending on the source.
	Close the popup menu.
	See HOME screen descriptions
	Ejects the disc. To forcibly eject the disc, press it for 2 seconds and touch Yes after the message is displayed.

 

Source Selection Screen Descriptions

You can display all playback sources and options on the source selection screen.

1	Changes the playback source.
2	Changes the page. (Touch ) You can also change the page by flicking left or right on the screen.
3	Returns to previous screen.
4	Page indication
5	Displays the SETUP Menu screen.

Select the playback source

1. Touch  on the HOME screen. From the screen, you can select the following sources and functions.

	Displays the navigation screen.		Plays files on a microSD.
	Switches to the Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay screen from the connected iPhone/Android device.		Switches to the Pandora.
	Switches to the Radio broadcast.		Switches to the Spotify.
	Switches to the SiriusXM® satellite radio broadcast.		Switches to an external component connected to the AV-IN input terminal.
	Plays a Bluetooth audio player.		Displays the WebLink screen.
	Plays a disc.		Displays the Waze screen.
	Plays an iPod/iPhone.		Displays the Audio screen.
	Plays files on a USB device.		Puts the unit in standby.
Note: When iPhone compatible with CarPlay is connected, Apple CarPlay is displayed. When an Android device compatible with Android Auto is connected, Android Auto is displayed.

To select the playback source on the HOME screen:

The 3 items displayed on the source selection screen as the large icons are shown on the HOME screen. You can change items displayed on this area by customizing the source selection screen.

To select the playback source on the source control screen

Display source selection buttons by touching  or flicking left or right on the source control screen, then select a playback source.

Put the unit in standby

1. Touch  on the HOME screen.
2. Touch STANDBY.

Customize Short-cut buttons on HOME screen

You can arrange the position of the source icons as you like.

1. Touch  on the HOME screen.
2. Touch and hold the icon which you want to move to go into the customizing mode.
3. Drag it where you want to move.

Changes the page

Source Control Screen descriptions

There are some functions which can be operated from most screens.

Indicators Navigation information Short-cut buttons	Connected Bluetooth device information.  : Lights up when quick charging battery of the connected iPod/ iPhone/ Smartphone.
	All sources icon Displays all sources.
	Secondary screen : The Secondary screen changes every time you touch it. You can also change the Secondary screen by flicking left or right on the screen. Indicators: Displays the current source condition and so on. ATT : The attenuator is active. DUAL : The dual zone function is on. MUTE : The mute function is active. LOUD: The loudness control function is on. Navigation information: Displays the current location and the direction. The screen changes to the navigation screen when you touch here. Short-cut buttons: The source changes to the one you have set as a short-cut. For the shortcut setting, refer to Customize Short-cut buttons on HOME screen
	Touch to display the Hands Free screen. When connecting as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, it works as a phone provided in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

List Screens

There are some common function keys in the list screens of most sources.

Displays list type selection window.	Keys with various functions are displayed here.  Plays all tracks in the folder containing the current track.  Jump to the letter you entered (alphabet search).  Moves to the upper hierarchy.
Displays music/movie file list.	Page Scroll You can change the page to display more items by pressing .  Displays the top or bottom page.
Text Scroll Scrolls the displayed text.	Return Returns to previous screen.
Note: Buttons which cannot be activated from the list screen are not displayed.

Navigation Operation

For details on the navigation function, please refer to the Navigation Instruction Manual.

Display the navigation screen

1. Press the NAV button.

• The navigation screen appears.

2. Touch 

• Main Menu screen appears.

How to Use the Navigation System

1. Operate the desired function from the Main Menu screen.

	GPS satellite strength.
	Finds a destination.
	Views the map.
	Uses the Apps such as ecoRoute and Help.
	Adjusts the settings.
Note: You can get additional information about using the navigation system from Help. To display Help, touch Apps and then touch Help.

 

2. Enter your destination and start the guidance. Finding points of interest

• Touch Where To? 
• Select a category and a subcategory.
• Select a destination.
• Touch Go!

Note: To enter letters contained in the name, touch the Search bar and enter the letters.

3. Follow your route to the destination. Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your navigation system guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, your navigation system recalculates the route.

Note: The speed limit icon feature is for information only and does not replace the driver’s responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin and JVC KENWOOD will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

 

	Views the Next Turn page or the junction view page, when available.
	Views the Turn List page.
	Views the Where Am I? page.
	Stops the currents route.
	Displays traffic information on the route.
	Returns to the Main menu.
	Displays a different data field.
	Views the Trip Computer.
	Displays more options.
Note: Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways.

• Adding a stop

1. While navigating a route, touch  and then touch Where To?
2. Search for the extra stop.
3. Touch Go!.
4. Touch Add to Active Route to add this stop before your final destination.

• Taking a detour

1. While navigating a route, touch  .
2. Touch .

• Manually avoiding traffic on your route

1. From the map, touch .
2. Touch Traffic On Route .
3. If necessary, touch the arrows to view other traffic delays on your route.
4. Touch  > Avoid.

• Viewing the traffic map

1. The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby.

• About traffic
• Traffic service is not available in some areas or countries.
• Garmin and JVC KENWOOD are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information.
• You can receive INRIX traffic information and weather forecast by connecting your iPhone or Android smartphone in which the “KENWOOD Traffic Powered By INRIX” application is installed. For details, see “KENWOOD Traffic Powered By INRIX” application.
• Updating maps: You can purchase updated map data from Garmin.

1. Go to www.garmin.com/kenwood.
2. From the Map Updates section, select Update
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Navigation Setup

1. Press the MENU button.

• Popup menu appears.

2. Touch SETUP.

• SETUP Menu screen appears.

3. Touch Navigation.

• Navigation SETUP screen appears.

4. Set each item as follows.

• NAV Mute: Mutes the volume of rear speakers during voice guidance of the navigation system. Default is “ON”.
• NAV Interrupt Speaker: Selects speakers used for voice guidance of the navigation system.
  • Front L : Uses the front left side speaker for voice guidance.
  • Front R: Uses the front right side speaker for voice guidance.
  • Front All (Default): Uses both front speakers for voice guidance.
• NAV Voice Volume: Adjusts the volume for voice guidance of the navigation system. Default is “24”.