The Kenwood DMX9720XDS 2-DIN moniceiver is the perfect all-rounder that scores with user-friendliness as well as with quality and premium sound features. With the low-reflection 10.1-inch HD monitor, the intuitive, configurable user interface, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the DMX9720XDS is state-of-the-art. Two phones can be contacted at the same time, with the cameras there are even four, which enables an all-round view of the vehicle. The Hi-Res capability with the playback option of FLAC and DSD ensures optimal sound, and the LDAC certification also ensures the best possible quality with Bluetooth 5.1. Add in the well-executed DAB+, HDMI and USB connectivity and you have the ideal in-car entertainer.
With four camera inputs, the DMX9720XDS offers maximum comfort, flexibility and security. For example, a front camera, the Kenwood Dashcam DRV-N520, a reversing camera and mirror cameras can be connected to the camera inputs. Alternatively, other configurations such as the connection of two exterior mirror cameras, a front camera and a reversing camera are also supported.
The large 10.1 inch (25.7 cm diagonal) LCD display delivers brilliant colors with high contrast and impressive sharpness. Equipped with a state-of-the-art electrostatic capacitive touch panel, an HD LCD panel with 1280 x 720 (720P) resolution and white LED backlight, it impresses with high luminance and excellent wide viewing angles.
All features at a glance
10.1 inch HD display with "OPTICAL BONDING" technology
The large 10.1 inch (25.7 cm diagonal) LCD display delivers brilliant colors with high contrast and impressive sharpness. Equipped with a state-of-the-art electrostatic capacitive touch panel, an HD LCD panel with 1280 x 720 (720P) resolution and white LED backlight, it impresses with high luminance and excellent wide viewing angles. The optical bonding technology used in the DMX9720XDS enables the touch panel and display to be connected to form a single unit using different adhesive technologies. During the bonding process, the air gap between the touch panel and the display is replaced by a transparent adhesive in the clean room to ensure error-free touch functionality. At the same time, reflections are reduced and readability is improved.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay - the smart and safe way to use your iPhone in the car. With KENWOOD, this type of iPhone integration is raised to a new level: voice commands are reliably implemented via the Siri function, alternatively the large buttons can be used to control Apple Maps, phone functions or the music player. With the latest iOS version (iOS 12.0 and higher), navigation applications such as Google Maps™ and Waze™ are also supported. Thanks to the WiFi function of the DMX9720XDS, Apple smartphones can even be connected wirelessly. (compatible smartphone required).
Android wireless mirroring
Thanks to the WiFi function of the DMX9720XDS moniceiver, the connection can be made wirelessly via Android wireless mirroring. This gives you quick and easy access to all apps, including navigation and music, via the touchscreen.
Android Auto
Users of an Android-based smartphone can conveniently take their familiar smartphone environment with them into the car thanks to "Android Auto" developed by Google. The Android Auto user interface is designed for particularly simple and intuitive operation. As an alternative to control using the generously dimensioned touch buttons, many of the applications provided by Android Auto can also be operated comfortably and without taking your hands off the steering wheel using voice control . It is even possible to search for a telephone contact and start a call without having to press a button on the moniceiver or smartphone. The ability to dictate and the read-aloud function for SMS round off the convenient communication features of Android Auto. In addition to accessing the music library of the connected smartphone, it is also possible to use the "Google Play Music" streaming service. The tried-and-tested "Google Maps" is used for navigating with Android Auto and allows precise, voice-assisted route guidance including the integration of current traffic data, clear lane guidance and many other additional functions. In addition to the basic applications, many other apps are compatible with Android Auto and can extend the range of functions to include messaging services, Internet radio services or other compatible apps. Android Auto is designed for use with Android smartphones from OS 5.0 (Lollipop). The smartphone is connected via a USB cable, which is also used to charge the smartphone during operation.
Wireless Hi.Res Audio
High-Resolution Audio is a format with sound quality that exceeds the CD standard! Hi-Res audio captures all the details of your favorite music and brings your favorite tracks to life! Thanks to a particularly wide imaging spectrum, which also includes extremely high and particularly low frequencies, you can immerse yourself in a spectacularly realistic listening experience. The DMX9720XDS supports Hi-Res audio wirelessly via LDAC. LDAC is an audio coding technology that enables Hi-Res audio to be transmitted over a Bluetooth connection.
Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit
The Bluetooth module allows safe and convenient phone calls while driving. The voice quality is ensured by the supplied external microphone and sophisticated sound processing with suppression of echoes and background noise. The possibility of connecting two telephones at the same time and operating them in parallel is particularly practical. With the new "Kenwood Music Mix" function, up to 5 phones can be connected in parallel to play music. The AVRCP 1.5 profile with extended control and search functions including display of title, artist, album, etc. is used for audio streaming via A2DP. Thanks to touch menus, operating all Bluetooth functions is child's play, access to the cell phone's phone book is just as possible as the callback function.
Kenwood Remote S
The Kenwood Remote S app turns compatible Android and Apple smartphones into a comprehensive remote control for compatible Kenwood moniceivers. The app is controlled via large touch buttons for basic commands such as pause or skip to title via the app on the smartphone. The Kenwood Remote S App is available free of charge from the Google Playstore and the App Store.
DSP with digital time correction
The diverse, digital audio functions of the Kenwood moniceiver help to ideally implement the brilliant sound of the 24-bit D/A converter even under difficult acoustic conditions in the car. In addition to a 13-band equalizer or a digital active crossover, features such as the "Stage EQ" also help to make music playback in the car as realistic and true to the original as possible. In addition, the digital sound processor enables time correction for correct music playback and can be set individually for each channel.
Parametric EQ
With this equalizer you can make professional sound settings to achieve the best possible sound quality in your vehicle. Thanks to a wide range of customization options and finely adjustable high and low-pass filters, your vehicle becomes your very own personal concert hall!
4 camera inputs
With four camera inputs, the DMX9720XDS offers maximum comfort, flexibility and security. For example, a front camera, the Kenwood Dashcam DRV-N520, a reversing camera and mirror cameras can be connected to the camera inputs. Alternatively, other configurations such as the connection of two exterior mirror cameras, a front camera and a reversing camera are also supported.
HD front/rear camera input
The optional CMOS-740HD camera can be connected to the front or rear camera input of the DMX9720XDS and displays the image in true 1280 x 720 (720P) HD resolution. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology used by the camera also helps eliminate image distortion caused by particularly dark or bright lighting conditions, making it the ideal front/rear camera option.
