Hi Guys,
As they say on the radio talk shows... Long time listener, 1st time caller.

I just had a DDX 896 installed in my 06 Civic and am having a few problems.

1) the incoming phone sound level is so low you cannot hear it, is there a volume control in the menu... I saw the volume control for the mic's outgoing volume which is good for the people taking my call.

2) only one channel is working for my fronts that are connected to a 300/2, while my rear speaker are working fine with the DDX's internal amp... the JL amp is working fine, when I switch the RCAs the sound goes to the other channel.

3) radio reception is terrible compared to the OEM Honda deck.

With the relatively hi output of 5v on the Kenwood, should I be using the hi level or low level inputs on my 300/2 and 500/1?

 

For the cell phone level - check the volume on your phone while on a call - bluetooth usually lets you control the level from both the phone to the BT Receiving device and then at the receiving device - DUMB.. but that is the way it works..

Have you tried another set of RCA's? Or a small test amp/speaker Connected directly to the decks rca outs?

Radio Reception - get the shop to check it out

Low level inputs - set your gains using a scope and ref cd - or get a shop to do that for you.

 

Hey Tony,

Thanks very much for the intel.

Tracked the problem down to the front wire harness for the RCAs had come loose and popped out of the back of the head unit.
After re-connecting that firmly into the DDX, the front channels both work perfectly.
As well, the audio for incoming calls comes in loud and clear, and I now see that the level is controlled by the main volume control.

Radio reception may not be as bad as I initially thought, it may be just a little particular about certain spots... after driving around a bit more, it is mostly pretty good.

 

make sure you have the power antenna wire hooked up... this can be a source of bad radio reception