Jan 9, 2009

Kenwood Launches Advanced In-Dash DVD Receivers

Kenwood USA Corporation kicks off 2009 with its most comprehensive lineup of in-dash DVD receivers in the Company’s history.

The new flagship model is the Kenwood eXcelon DDX814 ($1,250 suggested retail price). Offering a 6.95” WVGA touchscreen monitor and built-in advanced Bluetooth technology from Parrot, the DDX814 has compatibility with the widest range of cell phones, including iPhone and Blackberry. High performance audio is made possible through an on-board DSP processor, providing true 5.1 surround-sound and digital time alignment. The DDX814 has an advanced USB platform that supports high-speed operation of iPod, iPhone, mass storage devices, and Kenwood’s Advanced Bus (KAB) connection for satellite radio and HD Radio, (optional iPod, HD Radio, or satellite radio accessories are required). Full-featured navigation by Garmin can be added through the optional KNA-G510 ($800 suggested retail pricing). Finally, variable key illumination allows the user to match the look of the backlit buttons along the bottom of the screen to interior lighting. The DDX814 carries a two-year limited warranty and is available only from authorized Kenwood eXcelon retailers.

Kenwood eXcelon DDX814

The DDX714 ($1,150 suggested retail price) shares the same Bluetooth technology by Parrot as included on the DDX814. The 6.95” LCD touchscreen panel provides easy manual operation of all audio and video functions. Hands-free phone operation is made possible through the built-in Bluetooth module, which also supports SMS texting and wireless A2DP audio streaming, and is updatable to remain compatible with the newest mobile phones and hand-held e-mail devices. The DDX714 is a true audio performer, made possible by built-in digital time alignment and digital EQ for maximum control over the selected music and video content.

The KVT-614 ($900 suggested retail price) is Kenwood’s eXcelon DVD Receiver for applications requiring a single-DIN model. The KVT-614 has Kenwood’s exclusive Z-Action mechanism, designed for maximum quality and precise operation. The 7” QVGA touchscreen monitor is truly remarkable, displaying the advanced graphic user interface with almost 3-dimensional clarity. The updated USB platform supports the latest in portable digital media, including the use of newer iPhone, iPod and mass storage devices (optional iPhone or iPod accessories may be required). The Kenwood Advanced Bus (KAB) provides seamless add-on integration of Bluetooth and either satellite radio or HD Radio (optional Bluetooth, satellite radio or HD Radio accessories may be required). Three high performance, 5-volt outputs give the KVT-614 outstanding signal-to-noise ratio for impressive audio dynamics. The KVT-614 carries a two-year limited warranty and is available only from authorized Kenwood eXcelon retailers. The KVT-514 ($850 suggested retail price) shares most of the features of the KVT-614 with two, 2 volt outputs and one-year limited warranty.

The DDX514 ($750 suggested retail price) is a value-added combination of cutting edge technologies, intuitive user interface and great Kenwood quality. A compact front-panel knob is included to easily control volume, while a front-panel mini A/V input allows for convenient connection of a portable device such as a digital camera or camcorder. A 6.1” LCD touchscreen panel gives the user complete control over both built-in and add-on audio and video sources, including DVD, MP3/WMA compact disc, Bluetooth, iPod, iPhone, external mass storage devices, satellite radio and HD Radio (optional Bluetooth, iPod, HD Radio or satellite radio accessories may be required). The user can customize the look of the DDX514 in many ways; variable color illumination can match the interior lighting of many vehicles, while the background and startup screen graphics can be changed to show personal photos or the brand logo of the vehicle.

A 6.1” LCD touchscreen panel gives the user complete control over both built-in and add-on audio and video sources, including DVD, MP3/WMA compact disc, Bluetooth, iPod, iPhone, external mass storage devices, satellite radio and HD Radio (optional Bluetooth, iPod, HD Radio or satellite radio accessories may be required).