Kenwood DMX8709S 6.8" Media Receiver
Smartphone Connectivity
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).
- 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.
True Mirroring via USB, 2-Way Touch Control for Android
Allows you to display and control your Android smartphone on the screen of the receiver.
You can enjoy your favorite apps on a large display and with impressive sound quality. Before starting, just install the free app “Mirroring OA for KENWOOD” on your smartphone and connect it to KENWOOD receiver via a USB cable and Bluetooth.
Mirroring for KENWOOD App
For more information, visit here.
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.
Streaming Music
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.
The Best Audio Experience
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.
Playable Video & Audio Files
You can play back from USB devices audio and video files compressed in various formats.
Video Codec: Playable up to:
MPEG4: 1920 × 1080p
H.264: 1920 × 1080p
MKV: 1920 × 1080p
WMV: 1920 × 1080p
Music Codec: Playable up to:
FLAC: ～192kHz / ～24bit
WAV: ～192kHz / ～24bit
Safe Driving
Enhanced vehicle Intergration
Enhance your vehicle integration with the iDatalink Maestro RR/RR2 (sold separately). This system allows you to retain your factory steering wheel audio controls, factory amplifier, and secondary displays. Additionally, it can display crucial vehicle information, such as performance data, climate controls, and battery voltage, when connected to compatible vehicles. For added convenience, radar detector information can be shown on the screen when paired with a compatible K40 radar detector system (sold separately). With the iDatalink Maestro RR2, you can also integrate an Escort radar detector system (sold separately) for a seamless driving experience.
Rear View Camera Input with Parking Guidelines
An optional rear view camera enhances safety while backing up and monitoring behind your vehicle. Built-in, adjustable parking guidelines further add to its effectiveness.
3 Camera Inputs
To enable a smarter driving experience, receivers featuring 3 camera inputs allow for the utmost in convenience, flexibility, and safety. With 3 camera inputs, you can connect a front camera, a rear camera and a third camera which can be used for trailers or caravans. Alternatively, 3 camera inputs support several other configurations, including the connection of 2 blind spot cameras and a reverse camera. Camera switching is available using on screen controls and manual switchers.
Additional Features
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.
SiriusXM Radio Ready
Access additional music, sports and entertainment content on the go with SiriusXM Radio.
(Optional SiriusXM tuner required, sold separately)
Short Chassis Design
Only 2-15/16" (75mm) of depth for more flexible installation.
Remote Control (Optional)
This receiver unit can be operated using the optional remote control KCA-RCDV340.
Specifications
Monitor
Section: Picture size: 6.75 inches(diagonal) wide
W x H: 151.8 mm x 79.7 mm, 6 x 3-1/7 inch
Display system: TN LCD panel
Drive system: TFT active matrix system
Number of pixels: 1,152,000
800H x 480V x RGB
Effective pixels: 99.99%
Pixel arrangement: RGB striped arrangement
Back lighting: LED
USB I/F Section
Connector Type: Type-A
USB Standard: USB2.0 Full Speed / High Speed
File System: FAT 16/32, exFAT
Maximum Power Supply Current: DC5V=1.5A
D/A Converter: 24Bit
Audio Decoder: MP3 / WMA / AAC / WAV / FLAC
Video Decoder: MPEG1/2,MPEG4 / WMV / H.264 / MKV
Frequency response 192k Sampling: 20 to 20,000 Hz
96k Sampling: 20 to 20,000 Hz
48k Sampling: 20 to 20,000 Hz
44.1k Sampling: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Total harmonic distortion 1kHz: 0.010%
Signal to Noise ratio: 98.5dB
Dynamic range: 89dB
Wi-Fi
IEEE Standard: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Range: Dual Band ( 2.4GHz / 5GHz )
Channels: Auto(1-11ch)
Auto(149,153,155,157,161ch
)
Transfer rates (MAX): 11a:54 Mbps / 11b: 11 Mbps
11g: 54 Mbps / 11n:150 Mbps / 11ac:433 Mbps
Bluetooth Section
Technology: Bluetooth Ver5.0
Frequency: 2.402 to 2.480 GHz
Maximum Communication range: Line of sight approx.10m(32.8ft)
Audio Codec: SBC / AAC
Multi Profile Support: Multi Profile
Profile: HFP (V1.8) (Hands Free Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
A2DP (V1.3.2) (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (V1.6.2) (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
HDMI I/F Section
Connector Type: Type-D
Input Resolution: VGA (640x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz)
480p (720x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz)
Input Audio Type: 32K/44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.2K/192K 16/20/24-bit Linear PCM
DSP Section
Equalizer: 13Band
Band Frequency: 62.5/100/160/250/400/630/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/6.3k/10k/16k[Hz]
Gain: -9/-8/-7/-6/-5/-4/-3/-2/-1/ 0/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9 [dB]
Tweeter Gain: -8/ -7/ -6/ -5/ -4/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0 [dB]
HPF Frequency: Through/30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250[Hz]
Slope: -6/-12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.]
Gain: -8/ -7/ -6/ -5/ -4/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0 dB
LPF Frequency: 30/ 40/ 50/ 60/ 70/ 80/ 90/ 100/ 120/ 150/ 180/ 220/ 250 Hz/ Through
Slope: -6/ -12/ -18/ -24 dB/Oct.
Gain: -8/ -7/ -6/ -5/ -4/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0 dB
Phase: Normal/ Reverse
Tweeter HPF Frequency: 1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/5k/6.3k/8k/10k/12.5k [Hz]
Slope: -6/ -12 [dB/Oct.]
Gain: -8/ -7/ -6/ -5/ -4/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0 [dB]
Phase: Normal/ Reverse
Mid Range HPF Frequency: Through/30/ 40/ 50/ 60/ 70/ 80/ 90/ 100/ 120/ 150/ 180/ 220/ 250[Hz]
Slope: -6/ -12 [dB/Oct.]
Mid Range LPF Frequency: 1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/5k/6.3k/8k/10k/12.5k/Through [Hz]
Slope: -6/ -12 [dB/Oct.]
Gain: -8/ -7/ -6/ -5/ -4/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0 [dB]
Phase: Normal/ Reverse
Subwoofer LPF Frequency: 30/ 40/ 50/ 60/ 70/ 80/ 90/ 100/ 120/ 150/ 180/ 220/ 250/ Through [Hz]
Slope: -6/ -12 [dB/Oct.]
Gain: -8/ -7/ -6/ -5/ -4/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0 [dB]
Phase: Normal/ Reverse
FM
Frequency range (Frequency step): 87.9MHz to 107.9MHz (200kHz)
Usable sensitivity: 7.2 dBf
S/N:30dB: 0.63 μV / 75 Ohms
Quieting sensitivity: 15.2 dBf
DIN S/N:46dB: 1.58 μV / 75 Ohms
Frequency response: 30Hz to 15kHz (±3.0dB)
S/N(dB): 68 dB(MONO)
Selectivity: Over 80dB (±400kHz)
Stereo separation: 40 dB(1 kHz)
AM
Frequency range (Frequency step): 530kHz to 1700kHz (10kHz)
Usable sensitivity: 29 dBμ (28.2μV)
Video
Color system of external video input: NTSC/PAL
External video input level (RCA jacks): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ohms
External video input level (Mini jacks): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ohms
External audio max input level (RCA jacks): -
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 to 88,000Hz
Preout level (V): 4V / 10kOhms
Preout impedance (Ω): =< 600 Ohms
Speaker Impedance (Ω): 4 to 8 Ohms
General
Operating voltage: 12V DC Car Battery
Installation Dimensions WxHxD: 7-1/16. x 3-15/16 x 2-15/16 inch
(with Sleeve): 7-3/16 x 4-3/8 x 2-15/16 inch
Weight Main unit: 1.2 kg, 2.7 lb
(Trim plate and Mounting sleeve: Included)
