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 (requires 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's aftermarket satellite radio tuner (sold separately, subscription required)
• 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 info:

• 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
• warranty: 2 years