Product Overview
About: Kenwood Excelon DNX997XR Navigation Receiver
Kenwood's "Excelon Reference" imprint has been around for a little while now — long enough that Kenwood could coast on reputation alone. But they keep finding new ways to improve their best stuff, and the Kenwood Excelon DNX997XR navigation is no exception. With wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and an 6.75" touchscreen display with true high-definition resolution, it's already flagship-worthy. For 2020, Kenwood added better phone compatibility, camera enhancements, and three free years of Garmin map updates. The Excelon Reference badge also gives you the benefits of a 2-year warranty, high-voltage preamp outputs, and audiophile-quality audio components.
General Features:
- DVD/CD navigation receiver
- Motorized 6.75" HD capacitive touchscreen with reverse tilt
- High-definition display (1280 x 720 pixels)
- 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 music streaming
- Built-in HD Radio tuner
- AM/FM tuner
Smartphone Features:
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible (wired or wireless) — see "Details" for more info
- Wired screen mirroring for iPhone and Android with "Mirroring for Kenwood" app
- Display and command of select music, navigation, and other apps with iPhone and Android
- Pandora control with iPhone and Android
- Siri Eyes Free control for select iPhones
- Wireless screen mirroring from select Android phones
- Compatible with Kenwood Remote S smartphone app for wireless source selection through your phone
Navigation Features:
- 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:
- 13-band graphic EQ
- DSP with digital time alignment
- Bass boost and loudness controls
- Drive EQ improves sound to compensate for exterior noise
- High- and low-pass filters and 3-way crossover
- Audiophile-quality sonic circuitry including gold-plated preamp outputs
Expandability:
- Compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
- Inputs: two rear detachable USB inputs; SD card slot; rear analog A/V input (mini-jack); three camera inputs (one HD); 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)
- SD card input for map updates
- Built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- Fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
- Compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
What's in the Box:
- Navigation receiver w/ electronic 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
