Kenwood’s DNX6980 is an In-Dash Double-DIN CD/MP3/USB Player with an included remote control and a 6.1" 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 Dolby Digital Decoding, 24-Bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC), and the System Q-EX 3-Band equalizer.
There is no shortage of expandability options for this Kenwood Receiver. Equipped with a rear USB port, 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, has built-in GPS Navigation 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
iPod USB direct connectivity
Motorized, slide-down face
6.1" Touchscreen TFT-LCD Full Color display
Picture in Picture for multiple viewing sources
Three customizable favorite sources
Customization background via USB
Multi-lingual display
Wireless remote control included
256 Variable button lighting
CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
Power Output:
Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
1-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
AM/FM Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding Version 2.0
System Q-EX 3-Band equalizer with 6 preset tone curves
24-bit digital-to-analog converter
Dual zone operation
Expandability Options:
3 Sets of 5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
Built-in Garmin navigation
NAVTEQ Traffic Built-in: allows reception for up-to-date traffic reports
Built-in Parrot Bluetooth for hands-free operation
Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
Rear USB Input
1 A/V Output
1 A/V Inputs
Navigation Features:
Built-in NAVTEQ Traffic Service
Canada, United States and Puerto Rico map 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
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
This radio is top notch in most cases. Easy to install, best features, awesome display, bright colors, garmin navigation is by far the most advanced when it comes to navigating. A little slow at times when going to different icons. When you have Pandora or your iTunes playing and you make or receive a phone call. It plays the music through your speakers so u have to unhook your phone from the cable. If wanting to listen to iTunes or Pandora you have to purchase a cable in order to play the music. I would definitely recommend this product!
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I bought this DNX6980 for my 2011 Toyota Tacoma Sport. I installed this unit myself (my first stereo installation). I work on the road, so I put this head unit to use 8-10 hours a day. First, this unit is really cool looking. I changed the color of the lights on the face of the unit to match the other lights on my dash, and it looks awesome. All in all, I am very happy with the performance of this unit. The GPS is pretty good, I would give it an 8.5 out of 10 score. Sometimes it will direct me onto some strange paths, getting off of the freeway, taking a feeder road, then getting back on the freeway for no reason. I have my Droid RAZR as a backup, if it gets too wierd. I bought the KCA-IP202, and hooked up an Ipod 5th gen Nano. The Ipod interface sucks. I am really not impressed. Searching for an artist is a pain, and I am disappointed. The menus are difficult to scour through, and you have to start from scratch at the beginning of the menu when you want to select a new artist. I ended up wiring up a Zune dock (I love my Zune) and hooked it up through the AV input. I am extremely pleased with this setup. The remote is almost worthless. When controlling the Ipod, the play/pause, volume controls, and previous/next track buttons were the only ones that functioned.
The unit will glitch every once in a while. The mapping will refuse to load, or a DVD will lock the unit up, but this is a rare occasion. For what its worth, I recommend this unit.
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