Manual for DNX9980HD

Manual for DNX9980HD

Brand: KENWOOD

Category: Audio System

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:01 p.m.

Warranty Information

Refer to the warranty card for warranty information. Contact your Kenwood dealer for service.

Basic Operation

How to Display Top Menu Screen

The Top Menu Screen is the entrance to all functions. You can select sources and various setup menus from this screen.

Buttons on the Top Menu screen

  • [DVD-VIDEO/ Video CD disc]: Page 20
  • [CD disc]: Page 24
  • [Audio file/ Video file disc]: Page 24
  • [iPod]: Page 30
  • [P Pandora]: Page 34
  • [USB]: Page 24
  • [HD Radio]: Page 36
  • [SIRIUS/XM]: Page 46
  • [TV]: Page 42
  • [Bluetooth Audio]: Page 49
  • [Video]
  • [Standby]
  • [Navigation]: Switches to the navigation screen.
  • [Hands Free]: Switches to the Hands Free Main screen.
  • [SETUP]: Displays SETUP Menu screen. (Page 72)
  • [Hands Free SETUP]: Displays Hands Free SETUP screen. (Page 60)
  • [Audio Control]: Displays Audio Control Menu screen. (Page 64)
  • [EXT SW]: Displays the EXT SW (External Switch) Control screen. (Page 50)
  • [Skin]: Changes the screen skin each time it is pressed.

Common Buttons

  • [Menu]: Displays Top Menu screen.
  • [Source Icon]: Displays the currently selected source screen.
  • [Audio Control]: Displays Audio Control Menu screen.
  • [SETUP]: Displays SETUP Menu screen.
  • [EXT SW]: Displays the EXT SW Control screen.
  • [Close]: Closes the common menu bar.

Customization of Top Menu Screen

Up to 3 sources or setups can be registered on the Top Menu screen.

How to play media

Instructions for playing media from Disc, iPod, USB device, and SD card are provided.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Status bar Indicator items Page
DVD Language Codes 99
Help? Troubleshooting 100
Help? Error 101
Specifications 103
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