Brand: KENWOOD
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for DNX997XR
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:11 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2020-01-01
Warranty Information
Kenwood car stereo components are warranted for one year from the date of original purchase.
Before Use
- Follow safety precautions to prevent injury or fire.
- Handle discs carefully to avoid damage and ensure proper playback.
- Understand GPS signal acquisition and GLONASS usage.
- Be aware of smartphone usage impact and battery preservation.
Basic Operations
- Familiarize yourself with front panel buttons and their functions.
- Learn how to turn the unit on and off.
- Complete initial setup including locale, language, and display settings.
- Adjust volume and display settings like viewing angle.
- Understand touch screen operations and home screen layout.
- Access popup menus, turn off the screen, and select playback sources.
- Customize short-cut icons and navigate source control screens.
- Use the navigation system by entering destinations and following routes.
- Control audio from the navigation screen.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Harmful interference to radio or television reception | Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase separation between equipment and receiver. Connect to a different circuit. Consult dealer or technician. |
| Lens fogging | Remove the disc and wait for dew to evaporate. Consult dealer if issues persist. |
| Disc playback issues | Ensure disc is not touched on the recording surface, has no tape, is clean from center outwards, and has no burrs. 8-cm discs, colored or dirty discs, and unfinalized discs cannot be played. |
| Navigation system not displaying correct position | The system will display the correct position soon after GPS satellite signals are received. |