Brand: KENWOOD
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for DMX5023DABS / DMX553DABS
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:10 p.m.
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- Basic Operations: Learn about button functions, turning the unit on/off, and initial setup.
- Touch Screen: Understand touch, touch and hold, flick, and swipe gestures for navigation and selection.
- HOME Screen: Access core functions and control the current source.
- Source Selection: Switch between Digital Radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB Mirroring, Radio, Bluetooth Audio, and USB.
- Customization: Arrange shortcut buttons on the HOME screen.
- App Operations: Explore Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and USB Mirroring for iPhone and Android.
- USB: Connect USB devices for music and video playback, and search for files.
- Radio: Basic operation, memory storage, preset selection, and search by program type.
- Digital Radio: Basic operation, service search, and storing services in preset memory.
- Bluetooth Control: Register devices, connect, play audio, and use hands-free functions.
- External Components: Set up and use the view camera.
- Setting Up: Configure monitor, system, display, AV, and connection settings.
- Controlling Audio: Adjust speaker/X'over, equalizer, fader/balance, volume offset, sound effects, and listening position.
- Remote Control: Battery installation, operation modes, and button functions.
- Connection/Installation: Guide for professional installers on wiring and mounting.
- Troubleshooting: Solutions for common problems and error messages.
- Appendix: Lists playable media, specifications, copyrights, and software licenses.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
|
About settings • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up subwoofer phase. • No output from the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the low pass filter. • Cannot set up the high pass filter. |
Subwoofer is not set to on. ➤ Set the subwoofer to on. See Speaker/X'over setup (P.44). |
|
About audio operations Radio reception is poor. |
The car antenna is not extended. ➤ Pull out the antenna all the way. The antenna control wire is not connected. Connect the wire correctly. See Connecting wires to terminals (P.55). |
| Cannot select a folder. |
The random play function is enabled. Turn off the random function. |
| The sound skips when an audio file is being played. |
The recording condition is bad. Record the file again or use another USB memory. |
|
Other The Touch Sensor Tone doesn't sound. |
The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the preout jack. |
| Error Message | Cause and Solution |
|---|---|
| No Device (USB device) |
The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is connected. ➤ Change the source to any source other than USB. Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again. |
| Disconnected (Bluetooth audio player) |
The Bluetooth audio player is selected as a source although no Bluetooth audio player is connected. ➤ Change the source to any source other than Bluetooth. Connect an Bluetooth audio player, and change the source to Bluetooth again. |
| No Media file |
The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. Media was played that doesn't have data recorded that the unit can play. ➤ See Playable Media and Files (P.59) and try another USB device. |