Product Overview
About: Kenwood Excelon DNX697S Navigation Receiver
The Kenwood Excelon DNX697S navigation receiver offers a simple yet compelling proposition: a wealth of handy features, seamless phone integration, impressive sonic performance, and spot-on directions, all in a handsome package. I could stop writing about the stereo right here, but something tells me you want to dig a little deeper. Very well — here's a teaser before we get to the real reasons you want the DNX697S: the Excelon designation means you get a 2-year warranty, high-voltage preamp outputs, dual detachable rear USB inputs, and high-performance audio components that'll keep your ears happy as you drive.
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)
- Optional traffic reports available through INRIX smartphone app — 5-year subscription included with purchase (smartphone 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)
What's in the Box:
- 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
