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Kenwood eXcelon DNX9980HD

6.95" Double-DIN GPS Navigation/DVD Receiver w/ NAVTEQ Traffic, HD Radio, Bluetooth, & Pandora

4.5

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Revolutionary Design with Limitless Options

Kenwood’s DNX9980HD is an In-Dash Double-DIN CD/MP3/USB Player with an included remote control and a 6.95" touchscreen TFT-LCD full color display. The blue button color illumination and MP3 ID3 tag display provide an easy-to-read menu display. This receiver is equipped with great audio features such as the built-in radio tuner with 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets, 24-Bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC), and a 3-Band parametric equalizer.

There is no shortage of expandability options for this Kenwood Receiver. Equipped with a twin rear panel USB ports, you have direct connectivity to your iPod or iPhone while providing a charge, full controls, and playback of your iPod/iPhone through the receiver. This stereo has iTunes support, is Bluetooth-Ready and has full compatibility with your steering wheel controls which make this Kenwood Head-Unit a smart purchase.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

General Features:

  • Double DIN In-dash AM/FM, DVD, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
  • Split Screen AV Control
  • Twin iPod USB connectivity
  • Motorized, slide-down face
  • 6.95" Touchscreen TFT-LCD Full Color display
  • Three customizable display skins
  • Multi-lingual display (English, Spanish, French)
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • Voice commands allow you to get directions, find a song and switch sources without taking your hands off the wheel
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 2-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • CR-2 Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding
  • 13-Band Equalizer
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • 24-bit digital-to-analog converter
  • PandoraLink integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer) + 1 Center Channel
  • Built-in Garmin navigation
  • Built-in Parrot Bluetooth for hands-free operation
  • ecoRoute HD Ready: Kenwood KNA-EC100 required and sold separately.
  • HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR300 required and sold separately
  • Satellite Radio Ready: Kenwood SIRIUS Package required and sold separately
  • iPod Audio & Video: Kenwood KCA-IP301V required and sold separately
  • iPod Features:
    • Alphabet Search
    • Supports Album Art
    • Supports Audio and Video content including content purchased from iTunes with DRM
    • Supports up to 12Mbps transfer speeds
    • Powers and charges compatible iPhone/iPods
  • Rearview camera ready: Kenwood CMOS-200 or Kenwood CMOS-300 required and sold separately
  • Steering wheel control ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
  • Two Rear USB Inputs
  • 1 A/V Output
  • 2 A/V Inputs

Navigation Features:

  • Built-in NAVTEQ Traffic Service
  • Canada, United States and Puerto Rico map and traffic database
  • 2D and 3D Landmarks display
  • Lane assist tells the driver which lane they should be in at any given time
  • Voice guidance allows you to control functions just by speaking
  • Text-to-speech plays back street name, driving directions and any other text the driver needs to here
  • Over 6 million points-of-interest
  • 500 Programmable way-points

Bluetooth Features:

  • Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
  • Bluetooth version 2.0 +EDR certified
  • Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
  • Supports SMS message notifications and A2DP audio streaming
  • Bluetooth profiles supported:
    • HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
    • HSP: Headset Profile enables the a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
    • A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
    • AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
    • PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
    • OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
    • SYNC: Synchronization Profile enables the synchronization of Personal Information Manager (PIM) items
    • SPP: Serial Port Profile provides a wireless replacement for RS-232 based serial communications
  • Automatically downloads phonebook to the receiver
  • Register up to 5 Bluetooth enabled cell phones at one time
  • Holds up to 1000 phone numbers per phone
  • Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeDouble DIN
Faceplate SecurityNone
Motorized FaceplateYes
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs1 Center Output
3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage5 volts
Built-In Equalizer13-Band EQ
Display TypeTFT-LCD Monitor
Display ColorFull Color
Button ColorBlue
CD Signal-to-Noise98 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackDVD
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
MPEG-4
SVCD (MPEG-2)
VCD (MPEG-1)
DVD Region NumberN/A
Dual ZoneN/A
Monitor Screen Features
TouchscreenYes
Monitor Screen Size6.95"
Monitor Angle AdjustmentSlide In/Out
Display AdjustmentBrightness
Color
Contrast
Navigation Features
Map DatabaseNAVTEQ
Traffic Lane GuidanceYes
MapsComplete 50 USA
Canada
Puerto Rico
Navigation During Audio PlaybackN/A
Navigation During Video PlaybackN/A
LanguagesEnglish
Spanish
French
Map Dimensional Display2D
3D
Speed DisplayYes
Search OptionsN/A
Map SourceBuilt-In Flash Memory
Text-to-SpeechYes
Traffic TunerNo
Points of Interest6 Million
Customizable POINo
Expandability Features
NavigationYes (Built-In/Included GPS Navigation)
Audio/Video Inputs2 Sets of Rear RCA A/V Inputs
Audio/Video Outputs1 Set of Audio/Video RCA Outputs
USB Input2 Rear
iPod Audio ConnectionYes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
iPod Video ConnectionOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioYes (Built-In/Included HD Radio Tuner)
Bluetooth ConnectivityYes (Built-in/Included Bluetooth Controls, Adapter and Microphone Included)
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputYes (Accessory recommended and sold separately)
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple DevicesiPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 6th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 3nd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPod Touch 4th Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPod Charging Adapter RequiredNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration2 years
Labor Warranty Duration2 years
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood eXcelon DNX9980HD
Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.5
Value
4.3
Features
4.8
Design
5.0
Usability
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August 29, 2011 Great In-Dash
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Raymond from Jacksonville, FL
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I totally recommend this In-Dash. It is everything I expected and more! I had it installed in my 01' lincoln ls, and let me just say it looks as if this was the original system. Everything is great so far w/ this system, I 've had to play w/for about a full week now. It's pretty responsive, the colors on the screen is definitely bright and HD quality and doesn't have that dull look that I see from some of my friends systems. What I really like about it and one of the strong buying points for me was the built in Garmin gps. It works flawlessly. And so does the voice command. My only complaint is that I wish It allowed me to use my Android phone w/Pandora like some of the new Sony systems. But I suppose I will just buy an itouch or iPad. And another big plus as always w/ most Kenwood systems is that the bypass was pretty simple.
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December 21, 2011 Kenwood top end head unit
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kell from Ponca City, Ok
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I love this head unit. It is a little slow, but it doesnt really bother me much. I am really disappointed that it doesnt support Android Pandora like it does iPhone Pandora. Still has a few glitches, not bad though.
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February 7, 2012 Awesome
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Brandon from Fortson, GA
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Wish this would fit in my truck. My bro has this unit and it's amazing such clean sound wish I had this.
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September 1, 2011 awesome
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This has great quality in sound and in usage it is simple to use and the options are amazing i full recomend it
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: DNX9980HD
UPC: 0019048193438
Weight: 8.00 lbs
Internal SKU: dnx9980hd
Internal product ID: 33482
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