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Kenwood eXcelon DNX9980HD Factory Refurbished

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

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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)
  • 90-day 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 or Kenwood XM Packagerequired and sold separately
  • iPod Ready:
  • 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 Size Double DIN
Faceplate Security None
Motorized Faceplate Yes
Remote Control Yes
Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output 22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs 1 Center Output
3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA Output Yes
Preamp Voltage 5 volts
Built-In Equalizer 13-Band EQ
Display Type TFT-LCD Monitor
Display Color Full Color
Button Color Blue
CD Signal-to-Noise 98 dB
CEA-2006 Compliant Yes
Playback Features
AM/FM Tuner Yes
FM Presets 18
AM Presets 6
CD-R/RW Playback Yes
MP3 Playback Yes
WMA Playback Yes
DVD / Video Playback DVD
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
MPEG-4
SVCD (MPEG-2)
VCD (MPEG-1)
Monitor Screen Features
Touchscreen Yes
Monitor Screen Size 6.95"
Monitor Angle Adjustment Slide In/Out
Display Adjustment Brightness
Color
Contrast
Navigation Features
Map Database NAVTEQ
Traffic Lane Guidance Yes
Maps Complete 50 USA
Canada
Puerto Rico
Languages English
Spanish
French
Map Dimensional Display 2D
3D
Speed Display Yes
Map Source Built-In Flash Memory
Text-to-Speech Yes
Traffic Tuner No
Points of Interest 6 Million
Customizable POI No
Expandability Features
Navigation Yes (Built-In/Included GPS Navigation)
Audio/Video Inputs 2 Sets of Rear RCA A/V Inputs
Audio/Video Outputs 1 Set of Audio/Video RCA Outputs
USB Input 2 Rear
iPod Audio Connection Yes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
iPod Video Connection Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Satellite Radio Optional - SIRIUS (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD Radio Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes (Built-in/Included Bluetooth Controls, Adapter and Microphone Included)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer Controls No
Rear View Camera Input Yes (Accessory recommended and sold separately)
Memory Card Reader No
Portable Device Information
Compatible Apple Devices iPod 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 Required No
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 90 days
Labor Warranty Duration 90 days
Warranty Provider Sonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood eXcelon DNX9980HD Factory Refurbished
Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.5
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
  • 4.5
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Value
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Features
  • 4.5
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Design
  • 4.5
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Usability
  • 3.5
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
February 4, 2013 best nav unit on the market at the time i wouldnt buy anything but kenwood excelon
Review by
kendell from perkinston,ms
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 4.0
i got this unit last year n it is the best by far i have been buying kenwood excelon units for the last 6 or 7 years n they have the best technology in them compared to other brands n exelent perfect nav guideance and the best sound shapeing settings n etc for system expansion n its very durable it is easy to us i would gave it a 10 in ease of use but configuration of some the sound shapeing settings can be a lil difficult to get used to but once u get used to it kenwood is the best
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December 20, 2012 Happy
Review by
Amir from Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 3.0
I noticed this was a refurbished unit and was hesitant to order it. I did work up the courage and finally ordered it and had it installed. So far, very happy with it and there no issues with it.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: DNX9980HD-RB
Weight: 8.00 lbs
Internal SKU: LS-dnx9980hd-RB
Internal product ID: 42707