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Listen closely. You can almost hear the competition sweating it out. With
betterreceiverspricedbelow$250(wheremostofthebusinessis),we’re
squishing the other guys like bugs, and connectivity features they’re just
rolling out are “been there, done that” for Kenwood.
Most Kenwood receivers and all eXcelon receivers include the kind of
features and connectivity you’ve come to expect like WMA, MP3, AAC
filecompatibility, USBconnectivity, frontorback auxinputs,and satellite,
Bluetooth, and HD Ready. Heck, even our entry-level Kenwood models
include front Aux and RCA pre-outs with crossovers. This year, we’re
tilting the scales with things like built-in Bluetooth and wireless music
streaming, FL full-dot displays with four lines of text, interactive lighting,
and 1-wire iPod connection.
Selling CD Receivers is all about
connectivity, and connects
like Kenwood!
Bonus Round!Don’t forget that every receiver in our 2008 line-up
has aux inputs, 50W x 4 MOSFET power, at least one set of RCA pre-
outs, and low-pass filters.
Salute the KDC-X991 and KDC-BT838U Flagships!
The KDC-X991 is back by popular demand with a modification that will
allow the unit to accept our new 1-wire iPod connection (we’ll cover the
1-wire iPod connection later). This all-digital platform receiver is for cus-
tomers who crave high-end audio and rely on the advice of a trusted
In case your boss gives you a pop quiz, here’s
a little cheat sheet for 2008 Kenwood receivers:
• Built-inBluetoothmodule(KDC-BT838U)
• AllModelswithUSBDirectControlhave1-wireiPodconnection
• BluetoothcompatibilitywithA2DPmusicstreaming
(KDC-MP238 and up)
• Auxinputonallunits,frontauxonentrylevelunits
(customers love that!)
• Interactivelightingeffect(KDC-MP538Uandup)
• Steeringwheelremotecontrolinterface
(KDC-MP438U and up)
• Newflipfacemechanism(KDC-MP638Uandup)
• 3-linefulldotdisplays(KDC-BT838U,KDC-MP538U)
Key features to remember about
2008 eXcelon receivers:
• USBDirectControland1-wireiPodconnection
• Highvoltagepre-outs(front,rearandsub)
• SystemQ-EX/E’s+
• Bluetoothcompatibilitywithmusicstreaming
• Steeringwheelcontrolinterface
• BlueIlluminationEffect
• 24-bitDtoAconverters
• Newflipfacemechanism(KDC-X991ismotorized)
• GraphicMotionAnalyzer(KDC-X991andKDC-X792)
• 2-yearwarranty
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dealer.Besuretotakethetimetoexplainthefeaturesofthisamazing
piece,likeUSBDirectControl,SystemQ-EX,3gold-platedRCA pre-
outs(5V)withHPF&LPF,DSP,4-BandparametricEQ(front&rear),
and 512MB internal storage.
In addition to being the tightest in-dash
receiver ever built, the KDC-X991 can rip
regular CDs to WMA format and copy USB
data to its built-in 512MB ash memory.
ALittle DAP Will Do
The KDC-X991’s DigitalAudio Platform (DAP) lets users tailor the sound
to their car to create an exceptional front soundstage and very well-de-
fined center image. The DSPportion also features audio enhancements
like SRS WOW HD for clarity and acoustic presence, a sound manage-
ment system, 5-channel digital time alignment, and high performance
audio capacitors. Remember, a big bonus of the DAP is that it can rip
regular CDs to WMA format and copy USB data to its built-in 512MB
flashmemory.Youcandothiswhileyou’replaying tunes,and youcan rip
in real time while you’re listening to your music from CD.
OEL Is Not
Your Average Display
The bright 4096 color customiz-
ableOELdisplayisarealeye-catcher,especiallywithGraphicMotion
Analyzer,andit’seasytoseeeveninbrightdaylight.Itprojectsbright,
vivid colors, responds faster than conventional LCD displays, and OEL
is a very efficient, self-emitting device that will project uniform brightness
acrosstheentiredisplay.CombinetheOELdisplaywithourcustomized
motiongraphicsandcustomersseedigitalimageswithamazingclarity.
The Receiver that Swallowed Bluetooth®!
The KDC-BT838U with built-in Bluetooth module and in-
teractivelightingeffectisturningmoreheadsthan aswim-
suit model. Beautiful inside and out, the KDC-BT838U
includes our KCA-BT200 Bluetooth hands-free cell phone module with
Parrot technology. All your customer needs is a Bluetooth compatible
phone and away they go.
The KCA-BT200 incorporates Parrot technology that offers some excit-
ingfeatureslikeA2DPmusicstreamingandtextmessaging.Nerdofthe
yearawardgoes tothis acronym,butA2DPis cool.Basically,it’sa profile
that defines how high quality audio (stereo or mono) can be streamed
from one device to another over a Bluetooth connection, like music
streamed from a mobile phone to a Kenwood head unit. (All of our 2008
Digital SRS WOW offers 10 adjust-
ment levels and enhanced adjust-
ments for TruBass with separate
front and rear settings. Having sepa-
rate front and rear TruBass settings is great for systems with
a subwoofer because it can be used on just the front speak-
ers, creatingastrong presencefor thebass.Thiswill makethe
basssoundmorelikeit’scomingfromthefrontofthecar,which
integrates the bass better with the rest of the sound.
TimeAlignment—Find Your Sweet Spot
You’ve probably heard the term “sweet spot,” which refers to
the most optimum seat or position in which to listen to audio.
The home theater guys have the luxury of space, but a car’s
interior is difficult to manipulate to find the sweet spot.Achiev-
ing a good soundstage is tough because some speakers are
close and some are further away. Vocals can smear, and the
soundstagecanbeundefinedorinaccurate.TimeAlignmenton
theKDC-X991fixesthisandletsyouandyourcustomersadjust
theirvehiclespeaker distancefrom 0to20.3feet.
Picture Engine
Customized graphics and
personal photos can be
copied to a USB thumb drive and downloaded on the KDC-
X991 and KDC-X792’s displays. We also offer Picture En-
ginethatletscustomerscustomizewallpaperontheirsingle
DIN Kenwood displays. The picture engine website is at
http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com
The KDC-X991 uses O.D.D. (Offset Dual Differential) that cre-
ateshighqualitysoundbyeliminatingthedigitaldistortion/noise
in thedigital-to-analog converter. O.D.D.uses twosets of24 bit
D/Aconverterswithoneslightlyoffset.Whenthesesignalsare
recombined, the digital noise is greatly reduced, making this
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Bluetooth Ready receivers have music streaming capability, which we’ll
cover in the section on our new KCA-BT200 hands-free unit.)
TheKDC-BT838Uincludes anexternal microphonethatcanbe mounted
away from noisy dashboards. Some radios have the microphones built
intothefaceoftheradiowhereitcanpickupambientnoiseslikeheater/
AC vents. And don’t forget to remind customers that many states are
cracking down on using hand-held cell phones while driving, making the
KDC-BT838U an ideal all-in-one unit.
Other features you’ll find on the KDC-BT838U include 3-line text, full
dotdisplay,interactiveilluminationeffect,spectrumanalyzer,USBDirect
Control, 1-wire iPod connection, Kenwood Music Editor, 3 RCA pre-outs
(2.5V) and a multi-control wheel that makes finding music fast and easy.
It’sA Better Way to Play
The ability to have high-speed control of iPods or
othermusicmediadevicesandcontrolthemdirectly
fromthe receiverisagreatsellingfeature.KenwoodsawthevalueofUSB
connection long before our competitors got on board, and
weofferUSBDirectControlonmodelsacrosstheboard(not
justas astep-upfeature).Frontor rear-mountedUSBinputs
are on all 2008 eXcelon head units and Kenwood receivers
offer this feature on the KDC-MP438U up.
Inaddition,Kenwood’sUSBControlisthespeediestconnectionintown
(12 MB/bps). Be careful, however, to inform customers that our USB
High Speed Control (and the ability to control iPod functions through the
receiver),referstofifthgeneration(Nano)devicesthathaveadopteda
USB“control”protocol.Mostcustomerswillhavenewer5Gs;however,
customers with older iPods should know the facts.
1-Wire High Speed iPod Control
All Kenwood and eXcelon head units with USB Direct Control include our
new 1-wire iPod connection feature. Our training crew is giddy about this
one because 1-wire iPod connection allows customers to use the USB
cablethatcomeswiththeiriPod.NowyoucantellMr.“I’mnotbuyingany-
thingextra”thatwhenhepurchasesa2008KenwoodoreXcelonreceiver
withUSBDirectControl,hecanpluginhisiPodandcontrolitdirectlyfrom
thereceiver.Nofuss,nomuss!Noextrado-dadsorcablestobuy—just
the receiver and that little white iPod USB cable that came in the fancy
iPod box.Again, be sure to remind customers that this feature only works
onthenewer(5thgeneration)iPods.Nospecialdownloadsarerequired
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While the USB cable that comes with the iPod works just fine,
it’s not an automotive-rated device and isn’t designed to
withstand the hot temperatures of a car interior.
We recommend your customer use our KCA-
iP100iPoddirect1-wirecable.It’sinexpensive and
and it can take the heat.
Inadditiontotheconvenience,thereareaudiobenefitsto1-wireiPod
connection. Because the audio signal leaves the iPod as a digital signal,
the D toAconversion takes place on the high quality D toAconverters in
the Kenwood head units as opposed to the D toAconverter in the iPod.
Most other manufacturers are still using the old analog serial bus cables
which are not as fast and offer ho-hum sound quality.
Think Outside the Port
USB direct connect works on iPods and media devices but there are
other benefits. The USB input is also a power source that can charge cell
phones,Palm Pilots,Bluetoothheadsets andcaneven workonin-car de-
vices like mini coolers and portable fans (the limit is 500mV of current).
EnoughwiththeOneLiners
Kenwood is leading the pack with dis-
plays that are better in color, readability, and functionality. Many Ken-
wood and eXcelon head units offer 3 or 4 lines of text that make it easier
for customers to use. Our competitors are offering one and two lines of
text,butwhenyou thinkofallthestufffolksareusingwiththeirheadunits
thesedays—cellphones,satelliteradio,Bluetoothadaptors—twolines
just ain’t enough.
Display andAmplifier On and Off Function
With the exception of the KDC-X991, all models KDC-MP338U or higher
includeanoptionaldisplayofffunctionthattemporarilyturnsoffthedisplay
when buttonsareidle.Anytime thedisplaysensesidletime(not pushinga
button),itturnsoff,butthelightingsurroundingtheradiostayson.Thisisa
greatfeatureatnightwhenyoudon’twantthelightsonbutneedtoseethe
radio to operate it.As soon as you operate the radio, it lights back up!
Amplifier Shut off
Amplifier shut off is available on KDC-MP438U and higher and can be
adjustedinthestand-by.Ifyouareusingtheradioasapreampheadunit
withamplifiers, ithelpsreduce noiseandkeeps theradiocooler because
theinternalamplifierisnoton.Ifit’snotbeingused,whyturniton?
External Media Control
With the exception of the KDC-MP208 and KDC-138, all 2008 Kenwood
receivers have External Media Control for iPod connectivity with the
KCA-iP500 iPod interface. The Kenwood receiver’s disc up and down
buttonselectsplaylists;theScanbuttonchangesthesearchmode,Play-
list,Artist,Album,andGenre.InadditiontoiPodconnectivity,External
Media Control allows hook up of satellite and HD Radio. (Keep in mind
that units with USB inputs offer superior iPod control.)
Our PC Is PC
Kenwood’s PC Editor (Music
Editor) program is included in the KDC-X991 and Ken-
wood models KDC-MP538U and higher. This year
we’re doing something different and including the
owner’smanualson discfor modelsthathave the
PC Editor disc. We figure the disc is already in
thebox,sowhynotsaveatreeortwo?
Music Editor is an optional PC desktop program
that allows you to search, manage and select
music files from your PC, so no matter what
you’re in the mood to hear, Kenwood makes it even
easiertofind.Originaldesktopsoftware,KenwoodMusicEditor
performs powerful search functions on USB mass storage
devices orportables thatcanbe configuredas massstorage
devices.SearchformusicfilesfromyourentirePClibrary;
searchbyGenre,Artist,AlbumandPlaylist.KenwoodMusic
EditoralsoincludesPlaylistGenerationtechnologythatana-
lyzeseachsongbasedonthetempoandcategorizesthem
into familiar genres like Pop, Rock, etc.
TheKCA-iP200cableisstillavailableforcustomerswith2007
Kenwoodheadunits.Thisinexpensive2-wirecableenableshigh-
speediPoddataat12MB/bpsandhasa30-pincablethattermi-
nates at the receiver by USB and stereo mini.
Onceconnected,digitalcontrol,text
from the files, etc., passes through
USB;theaudiopassesthroughthe
analog(stereo mini) cable.
IfacustomerhasanolderiPodthatcan’tbecontrolledbyourUSB,
they can purchase the KCA-iP500 that plugs into our 5Lchanger
bus.Ifheorshewantstobuyaunitthatdoesn’thaveUSBcontrol
like the KDC-MP338 or KDC-MP238, they’ll need the KCA-iP500
aswell.This adapteris oneofthe smallestandeasiestto connect
onthemarket.ItplugsintothechangerportofKenwoodradios
2002 and newer. Our iPod adapter doesn’t require extra
power and ground connections, so it’s easy to
install.(Note:theKCA-iP500does
nothaveapassthroughforother5L
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It’s Lava Lamp Kind of Cool
Kenwood models with 3-line full dot display (KDC-
BT838U and KDC-MP538U) include an interactive
illumination that gives the radio a smooth, relaxing
blueglow.(Thisfeatureisactuallyonallradiosfrom
the5seriesup;however,the5and8serieshave
moreillumination.)Itnotonlylookscoolindashandonthesalesfloor,it
enhances user operation by illuminating each time you turn the volume,
trackforwardorbackward,etc.Iflightingisn’tyourcustomer’sthing,you
canadjustthesetting inthestandbymodemenu.Blue illuminationisalso
offered on the KDC-MP438U and KDC-X492 surrounding the front USB
and aux input ports (a handy feature while driving at night).
All Kenwood and eXcelon in-dash CD re-
ceivers include either front aux or back aux
inputs. Rear Aux inputs are for customers
who prefer a cleaner look and would rather
tuck their media devices in the glove box than connect it directly to the
front of the receiver. Customers love the aux input feature because it
offers so much flexibility when connecting auxiliary audio devices like
iPods, MP3 players, video game systems, rear-seat video systems, and
more.
The Dr. Phil of Aux Inputs
Our Aux connections are sensitive and can change the volume or input
level according to the device being plugged into the radio. The output
levels of most portable devices connected to the aux terminal are low
becausetheyareadjustedforheadphones.Inordertore-adjustthis,we
addedaninput sensitivityadjustment function.Thisallows theinput tobe
gainedupordowntomatchothersources.How’sthatworkingforya?
Multi-Control Wheel
All eXcelon receivers and Kenwood receivers from the
KDC-MP438Uutilizeaneasytooperatemulti-control
knob. On the KDC-X492 and KDC-MP438U, it’s com-
bined with the volume control. On receivers above
these models, it functions as a separate knob. Search by turning the
knob/jog,thenpushintheknob.It’sveryeasyandintuitive!
Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel
All 2008 Kenwood models KDC-MP438U and up (and all eXcelon
units)includeahard-wiredIRinputthatmakesiteasytointerfacewith
your customer’s existing steering wheel control. The input interfaces
withthePAC(SWI-JAK)andPeripheralsteeringwheelcontroladapters
Previous Flip Models
Previous models had two motions for opening the panel.
2008 Flip Models
This year’s flip models have only one motion for the opening panel.
New Mechanism to Flip Over
Kenwood and eXcelon 2008 models with flip down removable
faceplatesare redesignedforquick andeasyremoval. Ourpre-
viousmodelshadtwomotionsforopeningthepanel;2008units
onlyhaveonlyonemotion.It’squieterandsmoothertoo!
Interactive Lighting
The lights surrounding the knobs flash when
operating.Justtheknobbeingusedflashes.
Found on models 5 series and higher (except KDC-X991)
These lights can be turned off
The lights surrounding the knobs flash (5 seconds) when in
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(PESWIAKJC)andgoesfromamulti-wiretoasinglewireinstall.There
isnoexternalIRflashertoinstallandtheadapteralreadyhasKenwood
codes on-board so the programming goes much faster. The OEM Steer-
ing wheel interface can even be used with our KCA-RC50MR in marine
installationswheremultiplemarineremotes(upto6)canbewiredtothe
remote control input. So whether you’re fishing on the bow or steering
her back to port, you can control the radio.
That eXcelon Edge
TheKDC-X991maybeamightytitan;however,theKDC-X792,KDC-
X692,KDC-X592,andKDC-X492sporteXcelonexclusivefeatureslike
special audio-grade capacitors on the power supply that provide stable
current and reduce unwanted engine noise. All eXcelon receivers use
24-bitD-to-Aconverters,highpass(8point)crossoversforfront andrear,
and5lowpassfiltersfortherear.Inaddition,alleXcelonheadunitshave
a high gloss black finish and the KDC-X592 and higher offer either 3 or
4-line displays.
Don’t forget that all eXcelon CD receivers play AAC, MP3, WMA files,
have high-voltage pre-outs, USB Direct Control, 1 Wire Direct iPod Con-
nection,auxinputs,SystemQEX/E’s+,andaresatellite,Bluetoothand
HD Radio Ready.
The KDC-X792 has a few tricks up its
sleeve,likeahigh-resolution(64-colorfull
dot) customizable display. This unit also
includes RDS technology and Kenwood’s
exclusive Graphic Motion Analyzer.
The KDC-X692’s 4-tone full dot display
makes it easy to browse a song list,
search for a phone number, or read a
short text message.
Graphic MotionAnalyzer
GMAisfeaturedontheKDC-X991andKDC-X792andletsdriverssee
the performance of their vehicle on the receiver display. (GMA allows
some performance feedback to be displayed on the screen instead of
standard full motion graphics, but no, it’s not a video game.)
GMA offers five displays:G-Graphicshowslateral(sideways)
movementofyourcarwhileyou’retakingcorners.G-Meterdisplaysa
numericreadoutofG-forceswhileyou’reaccelerating.TurningG-Coun-
tershowsG-forcesforaccelerationovera1-hourtimeperiodandwill
displayaveragepast,which, bytheway,isagreatwaytomonitor theuse
ofyourcar when someoneborrowsit.GMA’sbuilt-in motion-activated
stopwatch can be started and stopped when a key is pressed or when
yourcarexperiencesforwardG-forcesand,horsepowerfunctionmea-
sures and records the max horsepower of your car.
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High Voltage Pre-outs
Make Bag Pipes Sound Good
The 5-Volt and 4-Volt pre-outs on 2008 eXcelon receivers offer a larger
signal to the amplifiers. The larger signal means that the amplifier gains
don’tneedtobeturnedupashighsomusicismoredynamic withalower
noisefloor andmuch cleaner, clearersound. Takethetimeto explainthis
to a customer and it’ll be simple to step them up to a Kenwood eXcelon
in-dash receiver.
RDS (Radio Data System)
AfeatureontheKDC-X991andKDC-X792,RDSallows
small amounts of digital information to be carried over
conventional FMradio broadcasts.This technology iswidely usedby the
radio stations, and the benefit of radio with RDS is that it can transmit
thingsliketrack/artistinfoonscreen.
KDC-X592 includes the features of the
KDC-X692 but uses a 3-line full-dot display.
This unit also includes blue illumination
effect that can enhance operation and make
the dullest of dashboards look snazzy.
Demonstrating Graphic MotionAnalyzer
ToshowthecustomertheinsandoutsofGMA:
1.Pressthefunction(FNC)keyonthefaceplateto
display the on-screen menu options.
2. Turn the multi-control wheel to Display Select
3. Push in the multi-control wheel knob to select
4. Turn the multi-control wheel to DisplayType F
5. Push in the multi-control wheel knob to select
6.Thescreenwilldisplayanimageofavehicle

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The next generation of affordable
eXcelon is the KDC-X492 that includes
a USB Direct Control, 1-wire iPod
connection and illuminated front USB
port and aux input.
KDC-X492:Amazing and Moderately Priced
Lastyear’sKDC-X491wasa bighit withdealersbecauseit offeredmany
eXcelon step-up features at a price that attracted a broader range of
customers. This year we’re introducing the KDC-X492 with a 14 seg-
ment 13 digital display, 1-wire iPod connection and 3 4V RCA pre-outs.
The KDC-X492 has many of the features of its eXcelon older brothers
but is slot-loaded instead of flip down faceplate. Similar to the Kenwood
KDC-MP438U, the KDC-X492 has front aux and USB inputs with blue
illumination and sliding cover.
Kenwood Receivers: We’ll Take Them All On!
There’s a Kenwood receiver for any budget, from the KDC-BT838UAd-
vanced USB, AAC, WMA, MP3, CD receiver with built-in Bluetooth, to
the easy-in KDC-138 CD receiver with front aux in. Models with USB
Direct Control have 1-wire iPod connection, and Bluetooth compatible
head units are ready for our new hands-free cell phone unit with A2DP
musicstreaming.Interactiveilluminationcanbefoundonseveral2008
models,and weeven addedasteeringwheel remotecontrol interfaceon
the KDC-MP438U and up.
OurKDC-MP738Uincludesa64-colorfulldotdisplay,USBDirectCon-
trol, 1WireiPod directConnection, Supremetechnology forcompressed
audio,Kenwood’sMusicEditorfor PC,and amulti-functioncontrolwheel
that makes finding your entertainment easier than ever.
One of the lowest priced receivers
with a high-resolution display, the
KDC-MP738U features the Multi-Control
wheel for easy operation and plays
AAC, MP3, and WMA les.
The KDC-MP638U includes the features
of the KDC-MP738U but uses a 4-tone full
dot high-resolution mono color display.
ActivatingAux Inputs on 2008 Receivers
The aux input comes in the OFF position from the factory and will
not be seen as a SOURCE until activated.All aux inputs (RCA
type or 3.5mm type) need to be turned on. When the aux input is
activated, it will appear as a SOURCE along with Tuner, CD, or
SAT.Forexample:
To Activate the aux input:
1.PushtheSRCbuttonuntiltheunitisinSTANDBYmode.
2.HolddowntheMENUbuttonuntiltheMENUisaccessed.
3.Use themulti jogcontrol totoggle upordown untilAUX Offappears.
4. Press the multi jog control to the right untilAUX On appears.
5. Press the SRC button.
*Head-units with Soft key interface use the Function button to access the menu.
To Adjust aux input volume:
Theauxinputcanbedecreased-8dBorincreased+15dBtocom-
pensate for wide range of voltage and output by portable devices.
1. Press the SRC button untilAUX appears.
2. Press and HOLD the Volume knob in until the Audio settings appear.
3. Use the multi control wheel jog to toggle up or down until V Offset
appears.
4.TurntheVolumeknobuntilthe desired increaseor decreaseisreached.
5. Press any preset to exit.
AUX 1 andAux 2
Aux 1 activates the aux in with no adjustments made to it.Aux
2 has the attenuation volume reduction engaged when the user
switches between sources. This is to reduce noise if a device is
not connected to the aux input. You must press theAtt button to
reactivate the aux input after it is chosen as a source to listen to
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The KDC-MP538U and KDC-MP438U
are moderately priced models that
offer USB Direct Control, 1-Wire iPod
connection, and 3 RCA preouts. A
unique feature of the KDC-MP438U is
the front USB and aux in with blue
illumination and sliding cover. The
KDC-MP538U uses 3-line full dot
display, while the KDC-MP438U has
a 14 segment, 13-digit display.
Moderately Priced and Still Loaded
Four entry-level receivers are great buys for customers who want an ex-
cellentunitbutcan’tfork outmuchcash.TheKDC-138 CDreceiverhasa
front-panel aux input with sensitivity control, subwoofer level control with
bass boost, and even an RCApre-out that can be used as a full range or
subwooferoutput.Itsbiggerbrother,theKDC-MP208WMA/MP3/CDre-
ceiver, has front panel aux input with sensitivity control, subwoofer level
control withbass boost,RCApre-out, andincludes aremotecontrol.The
KDC-MP208 also includes a 14 segment 8-digit display.
The KDC-MP338 and KDC-MP238 have two RCA preouts and are
Satellite, HD Radio, and Bluetooth Ready. Both have external media
control so you can play and control your iPod with the KCA-iP500 iPod
interface and include Supreme technology for compressed audio files.
The KDC-MP338 even comes with blue illumination around the front
aux input.
Priced to sell, the KDC-MP338 and
KDC-238 are satellite, HD Radio and
Bluetooth Ready.
For customers who want a great radio
at a penny-pincher’s price, our 2008
receiver line includes the KDC-MP208
and KDC-138. Both have a front-mounted
stereo mini aux input for connection to
external audio sources or an iPod and
both offer up 50 Watts x 4 MOSFET power.
Supreme Technology
An exclusive Kenwood technology, Supreme brings
sparkle back to compressed music files by restoring the critical high-
frequency information lost during the compression process. With the Su-
preme function turned on (it’s selectable in the setup Menu), your lower
bit-rate (96 kbps) MP3, WMA, andAAC files will approach the sound
quality of higher bit-rate recordings. Supreme is on all new eXcelon re-
ceivers and all Kenwood receivers above the KDC-208.
Full Range or Switched—Your Choice
The pre-out (rear or single depending on the model) can be full range
or switched to accommodate a subwoofer amplifier. The output has a
selectable low-passcrossover sothat iftheamp doesn’thave it,or you’d
like to tune the system from the driver’s seat, now you can. The advan-
tage is you can add a subwoofer amp and control it from the radio. This
subwooferoutalsoincludes aleveladjustment,sothesubwoofervolume
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Satellite Radio Options
Whether your customer is an XM fan or loves Sirius, 2008 Kenwood re-
ceivers are ready to play both.All Kenwood eXcelon in-dash CD receiv-
ers are satellite radio ready and other than the KDC-MP208 and KDC-
138, all Kenwood in-dash CD receivers are satellite ready as well.
The overwhelming benefit is the vast number of music streams, sports
stations, and the huge variety of talk programming available. Be sure to
demonstrate Sirius or XM to customers and let them search through and
listen to the different streams. Once they see that they can get all the
entertainmenttheylove,they’llbesold.GettingthesubscriptiontoSirius
or XM is quick. Visit www.sirius.com or www.xmradio.com for more info.
Double the Fun
Our 2008 Kenwood line includes two double DINS, the DPX502 and
DPX302.DoubleDINoptionsmeanabiggercustomerbase,andKen-
wood in-dash models set the standard for performance and function.
Replaceyourcustomer’sfactorydoubleDINwiththeDPX302andthey’ll
enjoy MP3,AAC and WMAplayback. Expand the system by adding sat-
ellite radio, an iPod adapter, or even multi-channel HD radio. There’s
even a front aux input. Step up to the DPX502 and gain a front USB
input,USBDirectControl,andKenwoodMusicEditor.BothdoubleDINs
are satellite ready, HD ready, and Bluetooth Ready.
Hands Free and Happy
All eXcelon and most of our Ken-
wood 2008 in-dash receivers are
BluetoothReady(it’sbuilt-inontheKDC-
BT838U).AddouroptionalKCA-BT200Blu-
etoothhands-free unitto oneofour Bluetooth
Ready receivers and your customers will bask in wireless freedom. The
KCA-BT200BluetoothmodulehascallerIDandcanbepairedwithup
to five Bluetooth enabled phones and download each phone’s address
book so they can be stored in your receiver. The receiver’s keys can be
used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call or end a call. The unit
alsohasa microphonethat canbemountedinthe dashor headliner,and
youcan listentothe conversationthroughyour car’sfront speakers.This
hands-free unit dramatically improves the driving experience and pro-
motes driver safety. (Note: Compatibility may vary. Users should always
checktheir phoneand serviceproviderfordegree ofcompatibility. Check
the Kenwood website for the latest compatibility chart.)
KCA-SR50 Kenwood Sirius Radio Translator
For In-dash Head Units In addition to the Sirius tuner, to
add Sirius satellite, your customer will need to purchase the
KCA-SR50.Thisinterfaceboxconverts5LCDChangerProtocol
toSiriusSSP.It’scompatiblewithSCC1tunerandisforusewith
all2008CDReceiversandall2007andsomeolderCDand
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The KCA-BT200 has a single 5L changer bus connection as well as a
KABadaptorcableforthenew KAB busline.Thisisfor our2008 multime-
diaproducts.Itconnectstocompatiblereceiversusingoursingle-wire5L
busconnection,andevenincludesa “pass-through”foradditionaldevices
likesatelliteradiooraKCA-iP500iPodinterface.ItalsohasaKABpass
throughfor otherKABdevices.TheKCA-BT200 Bluetoothunitis compat-
ible with all eXcelon models and Kenwood models, with the exception of
theKDC-138andKDC-MP208.Note:Theinputsignalhastobethesame
asthepass-through.KABin/KABoutor5linein/5Lineout.
Let’s Talk Parrot
OurKCA-BT200includeschipsetsbyParrot,creators
of some of the most clever wireless chip technologies on
the market. Benefits include updatable firmware for future
phone compatibility, voice tagging, music streaming, text messaging and
controloverBluetoothAVRCPandA2DP.Parrotchipsetsembedapower-
ful DSP with a hardware accelerator, have low power consumption, and
offerwide compatibility.Theyalsoprovide extremely robustvoicerecogni-
tioncapabilitiesin noisy environments.Withvoicetagging,youcanselect
anamefromyouraddressbookandhitrecordandsaythename.Ittags
the address with the name and allows you to dial that person by saying
their name.
Come to the Display Board
Kenwood CD players’ performance and features speak for themselves,
butwe’ve giventhem(and you)alittle extrahelpwith acool demomode.
Unitswiththebright64-colorfluorescentdisplayscrollthroughfeatures
andevendemographicsacrossthescreen.It’lldefinitelygetyourcus-
tomers’attention!
High-Pass/Low-Pass Crossovers
All 2008 Kenwood receivers have low-pass filters that allow only low fre-
quencies to go to a subwoofer amplifier. Step up models have high-pass
filtersthatkeeplowfrequenciesfromreachingthefullrangespeakers.This
lets you listen to tunes louder with less distortion and reduces the chance
of damage.Also, any Kenwood receiver with built-in electronic crossovers
have either a dedicated or switchable non-fading (subwoofer) pre-out with
a ±15 dB level control. These features make it easy for your customer to
add a subwoofer to the system, giving them control over the sub’s volume
and the ability to improve the system’s sound by experimenting with low-
pass crossover settings, all without having to leave the driver’s seat.
System E’s
System E’s has five high-pass crossover points for both front and rear
independentlyat 80,100,120,150,and180Hz. SystemE’salsohasa
low-passfilterat60,80,and120Hz.Ontheunitsthathaveonlyfront
and rear pre-outs, the rear pre-out can be switched to a non-fading sub
out with selectable low-pass filter for this output.
System E’s+
Fortheultimatecrossoverexperience,checkouttheSystemE’s+.Itworks
the same as System E’s but offers more crossover points – eight high-
passandthreelow-pass.IndependentFrontandRearHighPassfilters
selectableat40,60,80,100,120,150,180,220Hzorthroughat12dB
perOctave.Lowpassfilter50,60,80,100,120Hzorthroughat12dB
per Octave.
Digital System E’s +
FoundontheKDC-X991,thisisthesameasSystemE’s+with12high-
pass and 13 subwoofer crossover points and selectable slopes at 12,
18,and24dBperoctave.In-
dependentfront,rearhighpass
filters and subwoofer low pass
filter selectable at 30, 40, 50,
60,70,80, 90, 100, 120,150,
180,220,250Hzorthroughat
12/18or24dBperoctave.
System Q and System QEX
You’ll find powerful sound controls on all Kenwood head units. Even our
entrylevelproducthasSystemQwhichallowsforBass,midrangeand
trebleadjustments.eXcelonproductfeaturesSystemQEXwhichadds
adjustmentofthecenteringfrequency,Q,andeventhelow-endexten-
sion in the bass frequencies. With this much adjustment capability, the
sound can be perfectly tailored to the listener’s taste.
Dual Zone Source & Volume Control
Customers with kids will love the Dual Zone Source and Volume Con-
trol feature found on all eXcelon in-dash receivers, KDC-MP438U and
up inthe Kenwood line,andour
DPX502 double din. With Dual
Zone Source and Volume Con-
trol, the kids in the back can
zoneoutoncartoonswhilethe
grown ups listen to tunes.
CallingAll Motor Mouths!
Kenwood’sKCA-BT200hands-freecellphoneunitistheperfect
solution for chatty drivers, not only because it has so many cool
features andA2DP music streaming, but because 2008 ushers
innewlawsbanningtheuseofhand-heldcellphoneswhiledriv-
ing.Fivestates(California,Connecticut,NewJersey,NewYork
and Washington), and the District of Columbia have enacted
jurisdiction-wide cell phone laws prohibiting driving while talking
on hand-held cell phones. Our KCA-BT200 lets you make and
receive calls right from a compatible Kenwood receiver, call via
direct dialing, phone book, or history and hear conversations
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Dual Zone Source Control plays different sources through the front
speakersandthe rearspeakersatthe sametime,whichis perfect forve-
hiclesthathaverear-seatvideosystems.Generally,thein-dashsources
areavailable toplayup front,while anysourcesconnected viathe5-Line
(changer) bus or aux input can play in the rear. Remember that activat-
ing Dual Zone shuts the subwoofer off, and SRS WOW has to be off to
activate Dual Zone. Also, it is possible to reverse the sources (play the
in-dashsourcesintherearandthe5-Line/auxinputsourcesinthefront)
via the menu system. All 2008 eXcelon receivers come with a remote
with a Dual Zone button and rear volume control.
Handy Remotes
Don’t forget about the remote controls included with all
eXcelon receivers and all Kenwood in-dash receivers
except the KDC-138. The grip-type line is ergonomic,
sleek, and just large enough that it won’t get swallowed
bycarseats.It’sagreatsalestool,sobesureandhave
one handy and let the customer use it.
Mostofour2008remotemodelsoffera2-zonebuttonandavolumecontrol
fortherearzone.Thisfeatureallowsaudiofromarearvideosourcetoplay
through the rear speakers while the driver listens to a different source in the
front.Havingthe2-zoneandrearvolumebuttonsontheremoteisavaluable
feature because the driver doesn’t have to search through the menu to turn
thefeature on and off.With theremote, it’sinstant access.
Experience HD Radio
AlleXcelonreceivers areHDReady,andwith
the exception of our KDC-MP208 and KDC-
138, all Kenwood receivers are as well. Combine a Kenwood HD Radio
Ready receiver with our KTC-HR200 HD Radio Tuner and customers will
experiencea newworld ofdigital broadcasting.With HDradio,FM broad-
casts sound is close to CD quality and AM broadcasts sounds close to
current FM analog. HD radio will also display the Artist, Song Title, etc.,
on the receiver’s screen.
Perhaps the coolest feature of HD Radio is multi-casting or the ability
tobroadcasttwoormoreprogramssimultaneously.JustascableTVal-
lowedspecializedlocalnetworks,multi-castingprovidesthepotentialfor
stationstooffermorenicheprogramming.Multi-castingisaprettybigdeal
because it lets stations tailor broadcasts and gives listeners a much big-
gervarietyofprograms.Forinstance,a publicradiostationcanbroadcast
morning news on one “channel” and classical music programming on an-
otherchannel.It’sthesameradiostation,thesamefrequencyonthedial,
but multiple options for the listener.
The KTC-HR200 is for use on the 5-Line
for head units and KAB on video units.
It’s compatible with HD Multicasting and
has RDS technology.
Most major markets have local stations
already transmitting in HD Radio, which
meansyourcustomerissuretofindeither
their favorite morning show, local traffic,
orfavoritelocalDJincrystal-cleardigi-
tal. HD Radio programming content is
the sameas itsanalog counterpart andso isthe samebroadcast frequency,
butits higher-qualitysound andreception areavailable withnoservice fees.
KDV-412: Ifyouhavevideoscreensinstalledfortherear-seatpassen-
gers but want to control the system from an in-dash DVD player, the KDV-
412 is a full-featured DVD receiver with 50 x 4 output, CD, MP3 and WMA
playback.It’salsocompatiblewithourKCA-BT200.
With Dual Zone capability, you can send a fixed-level audio signal from the
DVDtotheback-seatmonitors(likeourLZ-702IRwithbuilt-inIRtransmit-
ter), while the front seat enjoys music from satellite radio or an iPod.
Installation
The KTC-HR200 HD Radio tuner is your customers’gateway to HD
Radioandrequiresonlytwoconnections:a5-Linecablefromthe
receiver’s changer port (or the KAB adaptor included), and a con-
nection to the vehicle’s standardAM/FM antenna.The tuner also
hasapass-throughtoconnectotheraccessories.Note:theKTC-
HR200 has switches to set it up for either KAB or standard 5 Line
communications. The output can only be used for the same type
ofcommunicationtheinputissetto.(Example:KABin/KABout.)
The KTC-HR200 serves as both the analog and digital tuner for the
connected receiver, and it switches seamlessly between both types
of reception as required. The customer can also manually switch
between broadcast reception modes in the in-dash receiver’s menu
system: Auto Mode allows the KTC-HR200TR to automatically
switch between analog and digital reception depending on what the
stationisbroadcasting;DigitalModewillonlyreceivedigitalsignals;
Analog Mode only receives analog signals.
The artist, song title, and other text information that are broadcast
along with the station’s content can be shown on the receiver’s dis-
play whenever the KTC-HR-200 is receiving a digital signal.
Make sure your customers know that Kenwood backs up Kenwood
andeXcelonproductswithgreatwarranties:
• KenwoodeXcelonin-dashreceivers:twoyearsparts&labor
• Kenwoodreceivers/amps/speakers:1yearparts&labor
• KenwoodeXcelonpoweramplifiers:twoyearsparts&labor
• AllKenwoodeXcelonspeakers:twoyearsparts&labor
System E’s + and Electronic Crossovers
To build a cost effective system, power the rear speakers from the in-
dashreceiver’sspeakeroutputswiththereceiver’shigh-passcrossover
activated. With the high-pass crossover in the system, the speakers
typically won’t need as much power as the front speakers and they’ll
play almost twice as loud as they would if they were driven full range.
Thisletsthecustomer budgetmoremoneyforthefront andsubampli-
fiers,giving thema better-performingsystem allthe wayaround!

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EXPANSION SOLUTIONS
Kenwoodbelievestherearetwotypesofdealers: thosewholove
CarPortal™ and those who will. CarPortal™ Expansion Solutions are
putting energy back into the install bay and helping dealers reclaim profit.
This year, we’re introducing the KOS-L432 4.3-inch touchscreen.
The KOS-A200 Slam Dunk
For customers who want a cost-effective solution for adding satellite ra-
dio, HD Radio, or portable music players, the KOS-A200 is a slam dunk.
The KOS-A200 lets customers leave their factory radios in tact and add
great after-market technologies like our KCA-iP500 iPod adapter, Sirius
or XM radio, the KTC-HR200TR multi-channel HD Radio tuner, as well
as Kenwood CD players and changers.An auxiliary RCA-input also lets
you add audio from portable DVD players or game consoles.
The KOS-A200 is an easy install. Find
power, ground, and switched power, run
a remote eye, two antenna adaptors and
your customer’s two-year-old vehicle
now has the latest technology.
Inaddition,ifthefactoryradiohasRDS(andmostcarsdo)theKOS-
A200will takethetextinformation fromyourtext-basedsources (satellite
radio, HD Radio, USB player, iPod, or CD-Text enabled changer) and
convert it to RDS. So along with the audio, the text information is modu-
lated and transmitted to the factory radio.
There’s Money in Them Frills!
Our CarPortal™ V Series is where the serious scratch is, and it’s a
wise dealer wholearnshowflexible(and profitable) these productscan
be. USB inputs allow you to add USB storage devices, satellite radio,
HD Radio and high-speed control of both iPod audio and video. The
KOS-V1000andKOS-V500alsoincludeGUIfunctionslikechanging
skins,backgroundcustomization,remotecontrolledGUIoperationas
well as support of USB mass-storage devices and full iPod control.

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The KOS-V1000 (eXcelon line) includes
two USB inputs, 3 sets of 5V pre-outs,
2AV inputs/2 AV outputs, and four
relayed outputs (external switches).
The KOS-V500 has 1 USB port, 3 sets of
2V pre-outs, 2 AV inputs, 1 AV output and
2 relayed outputs (external switches).
With CarPortal KOS-V1000 and KOS-V500, the expansion capabili-
tiesarepracticallyendless:SystemE’s+crossovers,reversecamera
input,andRGBinputfornavigation.Convergencefeaturesinclude
external switches to control things like garage doors, security gates,
caraccentlighting,andmore.BothdisplayID3taginformationfrom
MP3 players, and both systems are Bluetooth Ready.
Both systems accept speaker-level output from factory radios (100mv-
15 volts) and work with floating ground, common ground, and balanced
output.Bothturnonwithaccessorypowerorbydetectingtheaudiosignal.
Add the KOS-CV100 RGB-to-Composite
adaptor and a third party factory screen
interface and the KOS-V1000/KOS-V500
can display the information on the vehicle’s
factory LCD screen. You can install the in-
cluded IR receiver on/near the dash and con-
trol the system with the included remote.
The CarPortal™ KOS-V1000 is
a great solution for customers
with classic cars. This 1968
Firebird has a state-of-the art
A/V system and the dash board
remains in tact.
External Switches: Let Your Custom Side Shine
The external switches on the KOS-V1000 and KOS-V500 are a
great opportunity to show off your custom skills. These switches
are a trigger that must be properly wired to an external relay for
powering electrical devices. The external switch has 100 steps.
On position 1, it will send a 500 ms pulse. With each step after
the first pulse, the length increases 200 ms. For instance, if you
have the pulse set to position 3, then the pulse length is 900 ms
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The KOS-V1000 or KOS-V500 can turn
your customer’s ordinary factory system
into the ultimate cruisin’ machine.
The KOS-L702 Touchscreen Powerhouse
TheKOS-L702isa6.95inchLCDtouchscreenmonitorthatcontrolsthe
CarPortal™KOS-V1000/V500andofferscustomersthelatestintouch-
screentechnology.Itworksharmoniouslywithexistingfactoryradiosand
screens, or it can replace factory screens.
TheKOS-L702comeswithaflush-mounttrimbezelandoffersflexible
installation options. It can be mounted just about anywhere—inside a
car’sinterior,insideacustommount,hiddenawayintheglovebox.It
controls the functions of the KOS-V Series so users have instant access
to mobile entertainment, high-speed iPod control, Bluetooth hands-free
cell phone technology, satellite radio, navigation and more.
TheKOS-L702includesashieldedconnectioncable,hardkeycontrols
for volume, video, Menu, etc., and direct select for sources like satellite
radio, navigation iPod, USB, video, HD Radio, DVD, etc., via the graphic
user interface from the KOS-V1000.
The KOS-L432
Space Saver
This year, Kenwood introduces the KOS-L432 4.3-inch touch-
screen monitor for use with CarPortal™. Paired with CarPortal™
KOS-V1000 or KOS-V500, the KOS-L432 offers direct select of satel-
literadio,iPod,USB,Video,HDRadio,andmore.Itscompactsize
makes it ideal for on-dash mounting in smaller vehicles as well as
where space for a video monitor is limited. The KOS-L432 includes a
7-metershieldedconnectioncable,aflush-mountbracketforcustom
installations, and anAAMPS-compatible bracket.
Another example of CarPortal™ versatility!
Problem: If the factory radio is removed, the
customer loses the trip computer functions.
Solution:The KOS-L432is mountedin the con-
sole, and the factory radio becomes another
source on the KOS-V500 or KOS-V1000.
With the
KOS-L702, the fac-
tory radio becomes
one of many sources
in the system.

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MARINE
MARINE ENTERTAINMENT
Did you know that Kenwood offers a full line of marine receivers, speak-
ersandamps?Nowyoudo!Weputextensiveplanningandresearchin
developing a line of marine products specifically for boating enthusiasts.
Receivers and Remotes
Designed for the rough marine climate, Kenwood marine CD receivers
deliver superb audio quality and include conformal-coated PCB for dura-
bility and large LED displays. All three Kenwood marine receivers have
RCA pre-outs, External Media control for portables like iPods, and are
HD Radio and Satellite Ready.
Both the KTS-MP300MR and the KTS-MP400MR are single-din but the
frontpanelislargerthanDINtoenablethescrewsonboththeleftand
right sides to be used to bolt the unit to the mounting surface. This cre-
ates a water-tight seal around the rubber gasket. Both models have full
memory back-up, conformal coating, easy-to-read displays and are HD
and Satellite ready.
The KDC-232MR marine receiver includes a detachable face-
plate and conformal coating for the main PCB. The rotary
encoder and jog control knob make nding music easy!
Available in black or white,
the KCA-RC50MR wired
marine remote is a great
way to control your Ken-
wood marine receiver.
Speakers, Subs andAmps
Complementing our marine receivers is a full line of speakers. Features
likea6½”water-resistantconeandsurround,afullyUV-resistantgrilleand
frame,anti-corrosivespeakerterminals,andrubbercoatedtinselleadsal-
low these speakers to perform well in the harsh marine environment.
Available in either black or
white, the KFC-1652MRW
includes a UV-resistant
grille and frame, anti-corro-
sive speaker terminals and
rubber coated tinsel leads.
The KFC-1653MRG
6.5-inch 2-Way
speaker has a
water-resistant
polypropylene cone
and grey UV-resistant
grille and frame.
The KFC-W254MRW 10-inch woofer
features 700 Watts power handling,
high-roll butyl rubber surround as
wellasalong-throwsinglevoicecoil.
Since it can be difficult to find space
for awoofer enclosureon aboat, the
KFC-W254MR performs exception-
ally well in a free-air application.
Inaddition,theP-WD250MRWmarineamplifierisavailableinapackagewith
adualvoicecoilversionofthestand-alone10”subwoofer.ItfeaturesClass
D amplification,allowing itto powerthe subwoofer with200 watts,all while
remaining extremelyefficient.
The P-WD250MR combines a
Kenwood amplier designed
for marine use and a 10-inch
Marine grade dual voice coil
subwoofer.

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MOBILE VIDEO
KENWOOD MULTIMEDIA
Ifyouthoughtlastyear’svideoandnavigationlineupwasahit,you’re
right,itwas.Thisyear,evenbetterentertainment/navigationsystemshit
shelves, including the DNX8120 with built-in navigation, entertainment
andBluetooth.TheDNX7120improvesonthealreadypopularplatformof
theDNX7100,andwe’readdingseveralprice-friendlyunitstothemix.
Features you’ll find on all new 2008 Kenwood and eXcelon
modelsinclude:
 • USBDirectControl
 • 50WX4Power
 • KABExternalMediaControl
 • Multiplepre-outsforsystemexpansion
 • Customizablewallpaper
 • Rearviewcameraconnection
 • USB,DVD,AAC,MP3,WMAcompatibility
 • Navigation,Bluetooth,SatelliteandHDRadioReady
Step-upfeaturesintheeXcelonlineupinclude:
 • USBDirectControl(2interfaces)
 • Highvoltage(5V)pre-outs
 • TwoExternalSwitchesforoperationofexternalelectronicdevices
 • Built-inBluetooth(DNX8120andDDX812)
 • Dolbyanddts5.1Surround(DNX8120andDDX812)
 • 13bandEQ(DNX8120andDDX812)
See the connection? Kenwood
multimedia gives customers options!
Built-in navigation,
built-in entertain-
ment and built-in
Bluetooth…you
have to ask your-
self, what’s not
inside this box?
DNX8120: The Best All-in-One Indash in the Universe
There’ssomeback-pattinggoingonatKenwoodoverthis year’seXcelon
8series,especiallytheDNX8120.Thiscrazyfreshall-in-onesystemin-
cludestheBluetoothhands-freecellphoneoperation,Garminnavigation
technologysystem,andthelatestNAVTEQmappingtechnology.Com-
binedwithoureasy-to-useGUI,theDNX8120isperfectforcustomers
looking for an all-in-one solution.
EntertainmentfeaturesoftheDNX8120includea6.95-inchfullymotor-
izedtouchscreenwithimproved3DGUIand3-skinselection.Thescreen
also includes an industry exclusive reverse angle setting which reduces
glare and increases on-axis viewing for vehicles with a sloped dash. We
alsoaddedaniftycustomizablefeaturethatallowsyoutocreateyour
own boot-up screen.
The DNX8120 includes 2 USB interfaces with USB Direct Control for
easy access to portable music devices. Add our KCA-iP300 iPod cable
and yourcustomer gains thefastest controlof iPodaudio andvideofiles.
Inaddition,twoexternalswitchcontrolrelaysallowuserstocontrolelec-
tronic devices directly from the touchscreen.
There’s a Message in Our Model Names
DNXreferstoDoubleDINmodelswithbuilt-inentertainment
andnavigation.DDXreferstoDoubleDINvideomonitors.KVT
equalsretractable1DINvideomonitors.

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TheDNX8120also caters to cus-
tomers whoappreciate highquality
audio features like 5.1 (5V) pre-
outs for Dolby and dts surround,
digitaltimealignment,andaunique
EQfeaturethatallowsyoutopaint
yourEQcurverightontheinterac-
tive touchscreen.
Sure Beats Dialing fromA Cell Phone!
Bluetoothtechnologyreallyshinesonourvideomonitorsbecauseitoffers
customerssomuchfreedomandeaseofuse.FeaturesoftheKCA-BT200
Bluetoothhands-freecellphonemodulearebuiltintotheDNX8120and
DNX812.Bothunitsofferhands-freecellphoneoperationwithvoicedi-
aling, even in noisy surroundings, and users can text message directly
through the touchscreens. All your customer needs is a Bluetooth com-
patible phone and they’re on their way. (We’ll cover more about the KCA-
BT200 later.) (Note: Compatibility may vary. Users should always check their phone
and service provider for degree of compatibility. Check the Kenwood website for the latest
compatibility chart.)
The DDX812 includes the clever
entertainment features of the DNX8120
minus the built-in navigation.
CustomerswholiketheentertainmentfeaturesoftheDNX8120andthe
built-inBluetoothbutarenotintothewholeNavthing(oralreadyhave
a portable navigation system) should check out the DDX812. Like the
DNX8120,ithasa6.95”fully-motorizedtouchscreenwithreversetilt,new
GUIwithchangeableskinandacustomizablestart-upscreen.
Boththe DNX8120 and DDX812 incorporatenew frontpanel cosmet-
ics that look very sleek installed, and the touchscreen controls and on-
screen menu system are easy to operate.
The Fastest ConnectionAvailable
(We love saying that)
Kenwood’s high-speed USB interface offers super
fast access to iPods and other portable music devices.All 2008 eXcelon
and Kenwood monitors have rear-mounted USB inputs (2 inputs for eX-
celon) accessed via a one-meter pigtail cable. Our USB 2.0 Direct Con-
nectionhasadatarateof12MB/bps(wayfasterthanconventionalserial
connections), and Kenwood’s USB Direct Control can play almost any
musicformatandalmostanyUSBmassstoragedevice.Itevencharges
the device’s battery!
Remember that iPod High Speed control (and the ability to control iPod
functionsviathemonitor)referstofifthgeneration(NanoandiPodVideo
released after September 2005) devices. Kenwood multimedia units will
playandcontrolvideofilesontheNewNano,ClassicandtheiPodVid-
eo. Most customers will have newer iPods but save yourself from “angry
guy”andmakecompatibilityclearupfront.Gotokenwoodusa.comfor
firmwareupgradesandiPodcompatibilitycharts.(ImportantNote:Ifyour
customer has iPod Touch, it will play audio only.)
Our video monitors let you browse the contents of your iPod without inter-
ruptingcurrentsong/videoplayback(multi-taskerswilllovethis).Usethe
easyscroll bar to flip throughyour filespage bypage, orjust slideyour fin-
gerdown thebarto findmusicat aspecificpoint.Althoughvideo playback
onthemonitorisrestrictedwhilethevehicleisinmotion,youcancontrolall
videofunctions andthesignalcanbe outputforthebackseat monitors.
To enjoyhigh-speed iPodcontrolof videofiles, customersneed
to purchase our KCA-iP300V iPod cable. This inexpensive
cable has a 30-pin cable and terminates at the monitor by USB
andincludestwominijacks.Kenwoodoffersoneofthefewsys-
tems on the market that offers full control over iPod video files
from the touchscreen. Most other systems require you to start
the filesfrom theiPod. Simplyconnect theiPod tothe USBand
two separate mini-jack inputs, one for audio and the other for
video. This multi-wire scheme
lets you control and
charge the iPod,play
back audio and video
files, and even displays
multi-linetextwithalbum
artwork on-screen.