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Kenwood DMX958XR eXcelon 6.8" Digital Multimedia Bluetooth Touchscreen Receiver with Android Auto, Apple Car Play, & HD Radio

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Overview

Product Information

Model: DMX958XR | UPC: 019048233912

Specifications

What's In The Box

Product Information

Model: DMX958XR | UPC: 019048233912

Features

  • 6.8" High Definition Monitor with Capacitive Touch Panel
  • Android Auto™ & Android Auto™ Wireless
  • Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay®
  • High-Resolution Audio Wireless
  • Wireless Mirroring for Android
  • USB Type-C
  • 13 Band EQ & Digital Time Alignment
  • 4 Camera Inputs / HD Rear Camera Ready
  • 3 Preouts 5.0V

Safe, Smart and Comprehensive Control with Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay is a safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Simply talk to Siri or touch the receiver’s display to get directions from Apple Maps, make phone calls, listen to voicemail, send and receive texts, and listen to music from Apple Music or your favorite 3rd party streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road. With the latest iOS version (iOS 12.0 and higher), 3rd party navigation apps like Google Maps™ and Waze™ are also supported. KENWOOD Wi-Fi receivers now support Apple CarPlay wirelessly (compatible phone required).

Android Auto for Easy Connectivity

Android Auto was designed with safety in mind, helping you to minimize distractions and stay focused on the road. KENWOOD’s multimedia receivers combine an intuitive voice-controlled interface with a large touch screen and superior sound quality, making it the perfect complement for your in-car life. You can even listen to and control music from your favorite streaming services like Pandora and Spotify. Navigate to where you need to with Google Maps or Waze. KENWOOD Wi-Fi receivers also support Android Auto wirelessly (compatible phone required).

Please Note: To use Android Auto on your car display, you’ll need an Android Auto-compatible vehicle or aftermarket stereo, an Android phone running Android 6.0 or higher, and the Android Auto app.

Wireless Mirroring for Android

Solution for seamlessly displaying and controlling your smartphone apps on a screen without cables on select Android devices.

HDMI Input

Display your smartphone screen or other device via an HDMI cable (and third party adapter as applicable) on the monitor. KCA-HD200 optional HDMI cable sold separately.

Bluetooth Streaming

Listen to popular music applications and music stored on your device with basic audio controls.

Equipped with the Intuitive KENWOOD Music Mix

Up to 5 Bluetooth® devices can be connected to the receiver at the same time, allowing you to take turns streaming music with your friends and family.

Dual Phone Connection

While you are connected through Bluetooth, with a touch of a button you can switch between two phones.

Control the Receiver from Your Smartphone with the KENWOOD Remote App S

A smartphone application can control most basic functions of the receiver over the Bluetooth connection of the paired phone (iPhone or Android).

KENWOOD Portal App

Display image files stored in your iPhone or Android on the receiver's photo frame widget and/or wallpaper.

High-Resolution Audio Wireless

High-Resolution Audio is high-quality sound that exceeds CD standard. High-Resolution audio captures and beautifully expresses all the details of your favorite music. Through ultra-high and low frequencies, immerse yourself in a rich and high-quality listening experience. Select KENWOOD receivers now support Hi-Resolution Audio Wirelessly via LDAC. LDAC is an audio coding technology that enables the transmission of High-Resolution Audio over a Bluetooth connection.

Optimal Sound Performance with 13 Band Graphic EQ and Time Alignment

Use the graphic equalizer to tailor the sound quality to your unique tastes. Additional sound staging is available with the Time Alignment feature, designed to provide optimal sound performance.

High-Quality Audio Parts Supporting High-Resolution Audio Reproduction

To ensure the best possible sound quality, this receiver uses custom-made and carefully selected parts, such as audio-quality power supply capacitors and high quality coupling capacitors. These parts are further optimized through meticulous tuning of the component values and circuit paths.

Enhanced Vehicle Integration

Compatible with both the Automotive Data Solutions iDatalink Maestro RR and RR2 (sold separately) * for enhanced system vehicle integration. In addition to providing the seamless factory integration experience you have become accustomed to with the RR, this model feature expanded support when connected to the RR2, including an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Widget, Customizable Accessory Controls, and compatibility with specific ESCORT radar detector systems (sold separately).

Please Note: Available features vary by vehicle

HD Rear Camera Input

The optional CMOS-740HD camera can be connected to the receiver’s rear camera input, displaying the image in true 1280 x 720 (720P) High Definition on compatible receivers. The camera’s built in High Dynamic Range technology further helps to overcome the negative effects of dark or bright conditions, making it the safest rear camera option available.

Rear View Camera Input with Parking Guidelines

An optional rearview camera enhances safety while backing up and monitoring behind your vehicle. Built-in, adjustable parking guidelines further add to its effectiveness.

4 Camera Inputs

To enable a smarter driving experience, receivers featuring 4 camera inputs allow for the utmost in convenience, flexibility, and safety. With 4 camera inputs, you can connect a front camera, a KENWOOD dashboard camera (DRV-N520 sold separately), and rear and side (blind spot) cameras. Alternatively, 4 camera inputs can support several other configurations, including the connection of 2 side cameras, a front camera, and a reverse camera. Camera switching is available using on screen controls, or automatically for side cameras when an optional iDatalink Maestro RR is connected (supported vehicles only).

Dash Cam Link Ready

Full HD video recording is available with a DRV-N520 compact windshield mount camera that can record every event in front of you while you drive. High Dynamic Range (HDR) allows flawless recording regardless of extreme bright light or very dark conditions. With a built-in gyro sensor, if an accident occurs it will be saved in a separate portion of memory within the 8GB SD card for viewing. Additional safety and warning features can be activated to avoid frontal collisions or remind you if traffic has moved in front of you.

High Definition Display

HD display delivers vivid colors with high contrast and sharpness. Featuring an all-new electrostatic capacitive touch panel and HD LCD panel, with a high-luminance white LED backlight.

Convenient and Easy-to-Use Capacitive Touch Panel

Provides a high contrast ratio, crystal clear display and vivid text. Easy-to-use widgets provide access to information screens with a swipe.

Customizable Multi-Widget Screen

You can customize your home screen by selecting four widgets. Depending on the model, widget options can include album art of current song, clock, compass, photo frame, visualizer, and more.

USB Type-C

USB Type-C cable and USB Type-A adapter are included to the set. Rapidly charge your compatible Android smartphone with the USB port, up to a maximum of 3.0A

SiriusXM Radio Ready

Access additional music, sports and entertainment content on the go with SiriusXM Radio. (Optional SiriusXM tuner required, sold separately)

Built-in HD Radio Tuner

HD Radio has the best selection of local radio with amazing features and no monthly fees. HD Radio provides CD sound quality from digital FM stations and FM sound quality from digital AM stations. You can even access additional HD multicasting stations that are not available on traditional analog radio.

Specifications

  • Monitor
    • Picture size: 6.75 inches (diagonal)
    • W x H: 6” x 3-1/8”
    • Display system: AAS LCD panel
    • Drive system: TFT active matrix system
    • Number of pixels: 2,764,800 (1280H x 720V x RGB)
    • Effective pixels: 99.99%
    • Pixel arrangement: RGB striped arrangement
    • Back lighting: LED
  • USB I/F
    • Connector Type: Type-C
    • USB Standard: USB2.0 High Speed
    • File System: FAT 16/32, exFAT, NTFS
    • Maximum Power Supply Current: DC5V=3.0A
    • D/A Converter: 24/32Bit
    • Audio Decoder: MP3 / WMA / AAC / WAV / FLAC / Vorbis
    • Video Decoder: MPEG1/2,MPEG4 / WMV / H.264 / MKV
    • Frequency response
      • 192k Sampling: 20 - 88,000 Hz
      • 96k Sampling: 20 - 44,000 Hz
      • 48k Sampling: 20 - 22,000 Hz
      • 44.1k Sampling: 20 - 20,000 Hz
    • Total harmonic distortion 1kHz: 0.010%
    • Signal to Noise ratio: 98.5dB
    • Dynamic range: 89dB
  • Wireless Mirroring
    • Mode: Sink
    • Copyright protection: HDCP2.2
    • Touch Control: UIBC
  • Wi-Fi     
    • IEEE Standard: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    • Frequency Range: Dual Band ( 2.4GHz / 5GHz )
    • Channels:
    • Auto (1-11ch)
    • Auto (149,153,157,161ch)
    • Transfer rates (MAX)
      • 11a: 54 Mbps / 11b: 11 Mbps /
      • 11g: 54 Mbps / 11n: 300 Mbps /
      • 11ac: 867 Mbps
  • Bluetooth
    • Technology: Bluetooth Ver 5.0
    • Frequency: 2.402 - 2.480 GHz
    • Maximum Communication range: Line of sight approx.10m(32.8ft)
    • Audio Codec: SBC / AAC / LDAC
    • Multi Profile Support: Multi Profile
    • Profile  
      • HFP (V1.7) (Hands Free Profile)
      • SPP (Serial Port Profile)
      • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
      • AVRCP (V1.6) (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
      • PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
  • HDMI   
    • Connector Type: Type-D
    • Input Resolution
      • VGA (640x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz)
      • 480p (720x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz)
      • 720p(1280x720p @59.94Hz/60Hz)
    • Input Audio Type: 32K/44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.2K/192K 16/20/24-bit Linear PCM
  • DSP
    • Graphics Equalizer
      • BAND: 13 Band
      • Frequency (Hz) (BAND1-13): 62.5/100/160/250/400/630/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/6.3k/10k/16k
      • Gain: -9/-8/-7/-6/-5/-4/-3/-2/-1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9[dB]
      • 2Way X'Over
      • HIGH PASS FILTER frequency: Through/30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250[Hz]
        • SLOPE: -6/-12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.]
      • LOW PASS FILTER frequency: 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250/Through[Hz]
        • SLOPE: -6/-12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.]
    • 3Way X'Over
      • HIGH PASS FILTER frequency: 250/300/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/5k/6.3k/8k/10k/12.5k
        • SLOPE: -12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.]
      • Band PASS FILTER frequency: Through/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250/300[Hz]
        • 250/300/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/5k/6.3k/8k/Through
        • SLOPE: -12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.]
      • LOW PASS FILTER frequency: 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/Through[Hz]
        • SLOPE: -12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.]
    • Position
      • Front / Rear /Subwoofer Delay: 0 - 20.01ft (0.03or0.04ft Step)
      • Gain: -8 to 0dB
      • Subwoofer Level: -50 to +10dB
  • Digital FM           
    • Frequency Range: 87.9MHz - 107.9MHz
    • (Frequency step): (200kHz)
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (±3.0 dB)
    • S/N: 80dB (STEREO)
  • Digital AM          
    • Frequency Range: 530kHz - 1700kHz
    • (Frequency step): (10kHz)
    • Frequency Response: 40Hz - 15kHz (±3.0 dB)
    • S/N: 80dB(STEREO)
  • FM
    • Frequency Range: 87.9MHz - 107.9MHz
    • (Frequency step): (200kHz)
    • Usable sensitivity: 9.3dBf
    • S/N 30db: 0.8μV/75Ω
    • Quieting sensitivity: 10.2dBf
    • DIN S/N 46dB: 1.13μV / 75Ohms
    • Frequency response: 30Hz - 15kHz (±3.0dB)
    • S/N(dB): 65dB (MONO)
    • Selectivity: Over 80dB (±400kHz)
    • Stereo separation: 45dB (1kHz)
  • AM        
    • Frequency Range: 530kHz - 1700kHz
    • (Frequency step): (10kHz)
    • Usable sensitivity: 28dBμ
    • Video   
    • Color system of external video input: NTSC/PAL
    • External audio max input level (Mini jacks): 2 V / 25 kOhms
    • Video Input level (RCA jacks): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ohms
    • Video Output level (RCA jacks): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ohms
  • Audio   
    • Maximum Power Output (Front&Rear): 50Wx4
    • Typical Power Output (Front&Rear): Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1%THD) 22Wx4
    • Output frequency band: 20 - 88,000Hz
    • Preout level (V): 5V / 10kOhms
    • Preout impedance (Ω): =< 300 Ohms
    • Speaker Impedance (Ω): 4-8 Ohms
    • General Operating voltage: 12V DC Car Battery
  • Installation Dimensions (W x H x D)
    • Main Unit Installation size: 7” x 3-15/16” x 3-3/8”
    • With Sleeve: 7-3/16” x 4-7/16” x 3-3/8”
    • Weight Main unit (Sleeve included): 3.2 lb

What's In The Box

  • DMX958XR eXcelon 6.8" Digital Multimedia Bluetooth Touchscreen Receiver with Android Auto, Apple Car Play, & HD Radio
  • Wiring Harness
  • Antenna
  • (6) Round Head Screws (M5 x 8mm)
  • (6) Flathead Screws (M5 x 8 mm)
  • (2) Extraction Keys
  • Trim Plate
  • Microphone with Bracket
  • Manual
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