Kenwood Excelon DNX997XR: High-Resolution Navigation Multimedia Receiver
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Kenwood's "Excelon reference" imprint has been around for a little while now, long enough that Kenwood could coast on reputation alone. But they keep finding new ways to improve their best stuff, and the Kenwood Excelon DNX997XR High Resolution Navigation Multimedia Receiver is no exception. Includes wireless apple CarPlay and android auto compatibility and a 6.8" touchscreen display, it's already flagship worthy. For 2020, Kenwood added better phone compatibility, camera enhancements, and three free years of Garmin map updates. The Excelon reference badge also gives you the benefits of a 2 year warranty, high voltage preamp outputs, and audiophile quality audio components.
General features:
- DVD / CD Navigation Multimedia Receiver
- Motorized 6.8" HD capacitive touchscreen
- High definition display (1280 x 720 P)
- Built in Garmin Navigation system
- Plays media loaded through MP3, WMA, AAC music files, plus High-Resolution WAV and FLAC files
- Fits double din (4" tall) dash openings
- Built in Bluetooth for hands free calling and music streaming
- Built in HD radio tuner
- AM / FM tuner
Smartphone features:
- Android auto and apple CarPlay compatible (wired / wireless)
- Wired screen mirroring for iPhone and android
- Display and command of select music, Navigation, and other apps
- Pandora control
- Siri eyes free control for select iPhones
- Wireless screen mirroring from select android phones
- Compatible alongside Kenwood remote s smartphone app for wireless source selection through your phone
Navigation features:
- 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:
- 13 band graphic EQ
- DSP
- Bass boost and loudness controls
- Drive EQ improves sound to compensate for exterior noise
- High and low pass filters and 3 way crossover
- Audiophile quality sonic circuitry including gold plated preamp outputs
Expandability:
- Compatible alongside Sirius XM satellite radio tuner
- Inputs: 2 rear detachable USB inputs; SD card slot; rear analog A / V input (mini jack); 3 camera inputs (1 HD); input for Kenwood DRV-N520 drive recorder
- Outputs: video output (RCA) and audio output (mini jack); 6 channel preamp outputs (5 V front, rear, subwoofer)
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)
- SD card input for map updates
- Built in amplifier (22 W RMS / 50 peak x 4 channels)
- Fits double din (4" tall) dash openings
- Compatible alongside most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
- Warranty: 2 years
What's in the box:
- Navigation Multimedia Receiver (15 A 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 mini jack 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
Orders are typically processed and Shipped within 1 - 2 business days. Delivery usually takes 7 - 15 business days via Canada post, FedEx, or UPS.