Updates & Downloads

DNX 5 / 6 Series software version 2.80

as of May 9, 2011

Improved the way POI categories are displayed when using City Navigator Europe NT 2009 maps.

Fixed a problem that would display the unit id as a negative number when updating maps.
Fixed a problem that could interfere with a map update if a pop-up message occurred.
Fixed a translation problem with British English
Fixed a problem with the elevation basemap not drawing in 2d mode.
Removed a message that may pop-up if WAAS was enabled.
Added support to correct problem if 'Maps are locked' message appears.

Pressing on the next turn distance and time on a custom map tab will repeat the next turn instruction.
Added code to prevent the loss of map unlock codes.

Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file onto your PC.
Run the downloaded executable file.
Click on Browse and a select temporary location of your choosing to extract the update.
Click Unzip to extract the update.
Wait for the message that the update was unzipped successfully and close the updater.
Insert a burnable CD into your PC.
Use CD burning software to create a 'garmin' directory on the CD.
Add the files extracted in step #4 to the 'garmin' directory on the CD.
Burn the files to the CD and eject the CD from the computer.
Turn on the Kenwood Navigation System and press the [NAV] button to switch the display to the navigation system screen.
Insert CD into Kenwood Navigation System. If there is already a CD in the drive, temporarily remove it first.
Your Kenwood Navigation System will ask if you would like to update software. Answer 'Yes'.
The unit will display banner 'Navigation Map Update Start'.
The unit will restart several times during the update. The CD will eject before the update is complete. The warning page will display when the update is complete.
Do not power off unit while the update is in progress. When finished you can verify the update by checking the version number in Menu->Settings->About->Software.