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Kenwood Excelon DNX697S Navigation Receiver

General Features:

  • DVD/CD navigation receiver
  • 6.75" clear resistive touchscreen
  • built-in Garmin navigation system
  • plays media loaded with MP3, WMA, AAC music files, plus high-res WAV and FLAC files
  • fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
  • built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
  • built-in HD Radio tuner
  • AM/FM tuner

Smartphone Features:

  • compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired connection)
  • wired screen mirroring for iPhone and Android with "Mirroring for Kenwood" app
  • music control and charging of Apple devices using the USB connections
  • Pandora and Spotify control with iPhone and Android
  • compatible with Kenwood Remote S smartphone app for wireless source selection through your phone

Navigation Features:

  • Garmin maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, plus 6 million points of interest
  • 3 years of Garmin map updates included with purchase (Garmin Express software suite for PC required)
  • text-to-speech voice prompts announce actual road names at turns
  • lane assistance and junction view
  • 3D terrain view

Audio/video Features:

  • plays CDs, DVDs, USB memory devices, and microSD cards (see Details for full capabilities)
  • Drive EQ boosts specific frequencies to overcome road noise
  • 13-band EQ
  • high- and low-pass filters and 3-way crossover
  • digital time alignment, space enhancer, sound realizer, sound elevation, bass boost, and loudness
  • dual-zone A/V output
  • supports rear-view camera adjustable parking lines (optional camera required)
  • audiophile-quality sonic circuitry including gold-plated preamp outputs

Expandability:

  • compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
  • inputs: two rear detachable USB inputs; microSD card slot; rear A/V input (mini); two camera inputs; input for Kenwood DRV-N520 Drive Recorder
  • outputs: video output (RCA) with audio output (mini-jack); 6-channel preamp outputs (5-volt front, rear, sub)

Other Information:

  • wired connection to parking brake required to access settings and other features on this receiver (the brake must be connected and set for video display)
  • microSD card slot for map updates
  • built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
  • compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
  • compatible with iDatalink Maestro
    • retains factory features in a wide selection of vehicles
    • displays engine performance and other vehicle data on touchscreen

Kenwood Excelon DNX697S Navigation Receiver

SKU: DNX697S
$899.99Price
Excluding Sales Tax
  • Kenwood Excelon DNX697S owner's manual

    • Navigation receiver w/ fixed 6.75" touchscreen monitor (15A fuse)
    • Sleeve (attached)
    • Trim ring
    • Wiring harness
    • Two 39" USB extension cables
    • GPS antenna (attached 11.5' cable terminated by a proprietary connector)
    • Microphone w/ bracket (attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle mono 3.5mm connector)
    • 7" Male minijack to female RCA adapter cable
    • Self-adhesive pad
    • 2 Radio removal tools
    • 6 Pan-head ISO-mount screws
    • 6 Flat-head ISO-mount screws
    • Quick Start Guide
    • Warranty card
  • Expandability
    AUX Input Mini (rear)
    Audio/video Input Mini (rear)
    USB Input Rear (2)
    USB Port Power 1.5A
    Backup Camera Input Yes
    Second Camera Input Yes
    CarPlay Yes
    Android Auto Yes
    Siri Control CarPlay only
    Alexa Voice Control N
    Android Control Yes
    Memory Card Slot USB, microSD
    Bluetooth Compatible Built-in
    Satellite Radio Ready SiriusXM 3.0
    HD Radio Y
    Navigation Yes
    iPod Compatibility
    Full size No
    Nano No
    Touch 6Gen and newer
    iPhone 5S and newer
    General
    RMS Power (CTA-2006) N/A
    RMS Power (Manufacturer) 22 watts
    Peak Output 50 watts
    RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz
    Preamp Outputs 6-channel
    Sub Preamp Outputs Yes
    Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No
    Video Screen Yes
    Navigation App Compatible (iOS) Apple, Google, Waze
    Navigation App Compatible (Android) Google, Waze
    Preamp Voltage 5 volts
    Screen Size 6.75
    Screen Type Basic (Resistive)
    Display Color  
    Key Button Color Variable
    EQ Bands 13
    Wireless Remote Optional
    Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required
    Parts Warranty 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 2 Years
    Tuner
    FM Sensitivity 9.3 dBf
    European Tuning No
    Seek/Scan Seek
    Radio Data System Yes
    File Playback
    Music File Playback MP3,WMA,AAC,FLAC,WAV
    High-res Playback WAV/FLAC (24-bit/192kHz)

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