
Kenwood Excelon DNX697S: Navigation Multimedia Receiver
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The Kenwood Excelon DNX697S navigation receiver offers a simple yet compelling proposition: a wealth of handy features, seamless phone integration, impressive sonic performance, and spot-on directions, all in a handsome package. I could stop writing about the stereo right here, but something tells me you want to dig a little deeper. Very well — here's a teaser before we get to the real reasons you want the DNX697S: the Excelon designation means you get a 2-year warranty, high-voltage preamp outputs, dual detachable rear USB inputs, and high-performance audio components that'll keep your ears happy as you drive.
General features:
- DVD / CD Navigation Receiver
- 6.8" clear resistive touchscreen
- Built-in Garmin navigation system
- Plays media that loads MP3, WMA, AAC music files, plus high-res WAV and FLAC files
- Fits double din (4" tall) dash openings
- Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
- Built-in HD radio tuner
- AM / FM tuner
Smartphone features:
- Compatible along Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired connection)
- Wired screen mirroring for iPhone and Android and "mirroring for Kenwood" app
- Music control and charging of Apple devices using the USB connections
- Pandora and Spotify control through iPhone and Android
- Compatible alongside Kenwood Remote S smartphone app for wireless source selection through your phone
Navigation features:
- Garmin maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, plus 6 million points of interest
- 3 years of Garmin map updates included (Garmin express software suite for PC required)
- Optional traffic reports available through INRIX smartphone app — 5 year subscription included (smartphone required)
- Text-to-speech voice prompts announce actual road names at turns
- Lane assistance and junction view
- 3D terrain view
Audio / video features:
- Plays CDs, DVDs, USB memory devices, and microSD cards
- Drive EQ boosts specific frequencies to overcome road noise
- 13-band EQ
- High- and low-pass filters and 3-way crossover
- Digital time alignment, space enhancer, sound realizer, sound elevation, bass boost, and loudness
- Dual-zone A / V output
- Supports rear-view camera adjustable parking lines (optional camera required)
- Audiophile-quality sonic circuitry including gold-plated preamp outputs
Expandability:
- Compatible alongside SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
- Inputs: two rear detachable USB inputs; microSD card slot; rear A / V input (mini); two camera inputs; input for Kenwood DRV-N520 drive recorder
- Outputs: video output (RCA) and audio output (mini-jack); 6 channel preamp outputs (5 V front, rear, sub)
Other information:
- Wired connection to parking brake required to access settings and other features on this receiver (the brake must be connected and set for video display)
- MicroSD card slot for map updates
- Built-in amplifier (22 W RMS / 50 peak x 4 channels)
- Compatible alongside most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
- Warranty: 2 years
What's in the box:
- Navigation Receiver (15A fuse)
- Sleeve (attached)
- Trim ring
- Wiring harness
- Two 39" USB extension cables
- GPS antenna (attached 11.5" cable terminated by a proprietary connector)
- Microphone (attached 10" cable terminated by a right-angle mono 3.5 mm connector)
- 7" male minijack to female RCA adapter cable
- Self-adhesive pad
- 2 radio removal tools
- 6 pan-head ISO-mount screws
- 6 flat-head ISO-mount screws
- Quick start guide
- Warranty card
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.