DMX957XRMonitor with Receiver
6.8" Digital Multimedia Receiver
(Discontinued)
Enjoy built-in Bluetooth for convenient access to hands-free calls
and streaming music, as well as the ability to use your
smartphone like a wireless remote control.
Sound quality enthusiasts will love the playback support of various types of music formats,
including compatibility with FLAC files.
Simple touch screen sound customization is also available with its built-in 13-Band EQ and Digital Time Alignment.
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Clear glass display with swipe functionality that provides superior picture and touch panel control.
Customize your Home Screen by selecting four shortcut/ information widgets. Widget options can include album art, clock, compass, photo frame, visualizer, and more.
Solution for seamlessly displaying and controlling your smartphone apps on a screen without cables on select Android devices.
USB Mirroring via USB for iPhone & Android, 2-way Touch Control for Android.
Optional camera connection method for up to 4 cameras in various configurations.
HD Rear Camera (CMOS-740HD) can be connected for High Definition viewing.
Parking guide lines (requires installation of compatible backup camera) that enhance the effectiveness of a backup camera.
Dash Camera (DRV-N520) can be controlled and viewed from the touchscreen.
Up to 5 Bluetooth® devices can be paired to the receiver at the same time. You can enjoy audio streaming just by switching the devices with your friends or family.
While you are connected through Bluetooth, with a touch of a button you can switch between two phones.
High quality sound parts (custom-made or carefully selected capacitor, etc) are adopted to provide superior sound quality.
13-Band equalizer and DTA gives optimal tuning enhancements for listeners.
Apple CarPlay™ is a safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Simply talk to Siri or touch the receiver’s display to get directions from Apple Maps, make phone calls, listen to voicemail, send and receive texts, and listen to music from Apple Music or your favorite 3rd party streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road. With the latest iOS version (iOS 12.0 and higher), 3rd party navigation apps like Google Maps™ and Waze™ are also supported.
New KENWOOD Wi-Fi receivers now support Apple CarPlay™
wirelessly (compatible phone required).
Android Auto was designed with safety in mind, helping you to minimize distractions and stay focused on the road. KENWOOD’s multimedia receivers combine an intuitive voice controlled interface with a large touch screen and superior sound quality, making it the perfect complement for your in-car life. You can even listen to and control music from your favorite streaming services like Pandora and Spotify. Navigate to where you need to with Google Maps or Waze. New KENWOOD Wi-Fi receivers also support Android Auto wirelessly (compatible phone required).
To use Android Auto on your car display, you’ll need an Android Auto compatible vehicle or aftermarket stereo, an Android phone running Android 5.0 or higher, and the Android Auto app.
Solution for seamlessly displaying and controlling your smartphone apps on a screen without cables on select Android devices.
True Mirroring allows you to display and control your smartphone on the receiver screen via USB. You can enjoy your favorite apps on a large display with impressive sound quality. Before starting True Mirroring, just install the free app “Mirroring for KENWOOD” on your smartphone and connect it to the receiver via Bluetooth as well as a USB cable.
USB Mirroring with iPhone has the following restrictions:
Up to 5 Bluetooth® devices can be connected to the receiver at the same time, allowing you to take turns streaming music with your friends and family.
While you are connected through Bluetooth, with a touch of a button you can switch between two phones.
A smartphone application can control most basic functions of the receiver over the Bluetooth connection of the paired phone (iPhone or Android).
High-Resolution Audio is high-quality sound that exceeds CD standard. High-Resolution audio captures and beautifully expresses all the details of your favorite music. Through ultra-high and low frequencies, immerse yourself in a rich and high-quality listening experience. Select KENWOOD receivers now support Hi-Resolution Audio Wirelessly via LDAC. LDAC is an audio coding technology that enables the transmission of High-Resolution Audio over a Bluetooth connection.
* LDAC and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
* “Hi-Res Audio” Logo and “Hi-Res Audio Wireless” Logo are used under license from Japan Audio Society.
Use the graphic equalizer to tailor the sound quality to your unique tastes. Additional sound staging is available with the Time Alignment feature, designed to provide optimal sound performance.
Compatible with a broad range of audio file formats such as FLAC and WAV, to MP3, WMA and AAC.
| File format | High-Resolution Audio | Compression | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAV | 〇 | - | ～192kHz / ～24bit |
| FLAC | 〇 | Lossless compression | |
| MP3 | - | Lossy compression | ～48kHz / ～16bit |
To ensure the best possible sound quality, the receivers use custom-made and carefully selected parts, such as audio quality power supply capacitors, high quality coupling capacitors and cross-shaped panel structures. These parts are further optimized through meticulous tuning of the component values and circuit paths.
You can play back from USB devices audio and video files compressed in various formats.
| Video Codec | Playable up to |
|---|---|
| MPEG4 | 1920 × 1080p |
| H.264 | 1920 × 1080p |
| MKV | 1920 × 1080p |
| WMV | 1920 × 1080p |
USB sources are available on rear monitor via video output. The powerful Dual USB provides max 1.5A quick charge for selected Android and 1.0A charge for iPhone.
| Music Codec | Playable up to |
|---|---|
| FLAC | ～192kHz / ～24bit |
| WAV | ～192kHz / ～24bit |
When an Automotive Data Solutions iDatalink Maestro RR is connected to a compatible KENWOOD receiver, it provides a seamless interface with factory infotainment features such as Satellite Radio, USB Media Player, Bluetooth hands-free and music streaming. Factory driver assistance systems and cameras are also retained and work as they did originally. Parking sensor display and dynamic parking guide lines are also added in supported vehicles on the rear camera screen. Vehicle information such as HVAC, performance information, and TPMS can also be displayed. Radar detector information can also be displayed on the screen when used with a compatible K40 or ESCORT* radar detector system. ESCORT compatible with Maestro RR2 only.
The optional CMOS-740HD camera can be connected to the receiver’s rear camera input, displaying the image in true 1280 x 720 (720P) High Definition on compatible receivers. The camera’s built in High Dynamic Range technology further helps to overcome the negative effects of dark or bright conditions, making it the safest rear camera option available.
WVGA Camera
HD Camera
An optional rear view camera enhances safety while backing up and monitoring behind your vehicle. Built-in, adjustable parking guidelines further add to its effectiveness.
To enable a smarter driving experience, receivers featuring 4 camera inputs allow for the utmost in convenience, flexibility, and safety. With 4 camera inputs, you can connect a front camera, a KENWOOD dashboard camera (DRV-N520 sold separately), and rear and side (blind spot) cameras. Alternatively, 4 camera inputs can support several other configurations, including the connection of 2 side cameras, a front camera, and a reverse camera. Camera switching is available using on screen controls, or automatically for side cameras when an optional iDatalink Maestro RR is connected (supported vehicles only).
Full HD video recording is available with a compact windshield mount camera that can record every event in front of you while you drive. High Dynamic Range (HDR) allows flawless recording regardless of extreme bright light or very dark conditions. With a built-in gyro sensor, if an accident occurs it will be saved in a separate portion of memory within the 8GB SD card for viewing. Additional safety and warning features can be activated to avoid frontal collisions or remind you if traffic has moved in front of you.
HD display delivers vivid colors with high-contrast and sharpness. Featuring an all-new electrostatic capacitive touch panel and HD LCD panel, with a high luminance white LED backlight.
Provides a high contrast ratio, crystal clear display, and vivid text. Easy to use widgets provide access to information screens with a swipe.
You can customize your home screen by selecting four widgets. Depending on the model, widget options can include album art of current song, clock, compass, photo frame, visualizer, and more.
Play your music from one USB port and use the other to charge your device, or charge both at the same time.
Access additional music, sports and entertainment content on the go with SiriusXM Radio.
(Optional SiriusXM tuner required, sold separately)
HD Radio has the best selection of local radio with amazing features and no monthly fees. HD Radio provides CD sound quality from digital FM stations and FM sound quality from digital AM stations. You can even access additional HD multicasting stations that are not available on traditional analog radio.
This receiver unit can be operated using the optional remote control KNA-RCDV331.
| Monitor Section | Picture size | 6.75 inches(diagonal) wide |
| W x H | 152.1 mm x 79.5 mm, 5-63/64 x 3-1/8 inch | |
| Display system | AAS LCD panel | |
| Drive system | TFT active matrix system | |
| Number of pixels | 2,764,800 | |
| 1280H x 720V x RGB | ||
| Effective pixels | 99.99% | |
| Pixel arrangement | RGB striped arrangement | |
| Back lighting | LED | |
| USB I/F Section | USB Standard | USB2.0 High Speed |
| File System | FAT 16/32, exFAT, NTFS | |
| Maximum Power Supply Current | DC5V=1.5A | |
| D/A Converter | 24/32Bit | |
| Audio Decoder | MP3 / WMA / AAC / WAV / FLAC / Vorbis | |
| Video Decoder | MPEG1/2,MPEG4 / WMV / H.264 / MKV | |
| Frequency response 192k Sampling | 20 - 88,000 Hz | |
| 96k Sampling | 20 - 44,000 Hz | |
| 48k Sampling | 20 - 22,000 Hz | |
| 44.1k Sampling | 20 - 20,000 Hz | |
| Total harmonic distortion 1kHz | 0.010% | |
| Signal to Noise ratio | 98.5dB | |
| Dynamic range | 89dB | |
| Wireless Mirroring Section | Mode | Sink |
| Copyright protection | HDCP2.2 | |
| Touch Control | UIBC | |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE Standard | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Frequency Range | Dual Band ( 2.4GHz / 5GHz ) | |
| Channels | Auto(1-11ch) | |
| Auto(149,153,157,161ch) | ||
| Transfer rates (MAX) | 11a: 54 Mbps / 11b: 11 Mbps / | |
| 11g: 54 Mbps / 11n: 300 Mbps / | ||
| 11ac: 867 Mbps | ||
| Output Power 2.4GHz/SISO | 11b:14dBm±2dB / 11g:13dBm±2dB / | |
| 11n(20MHz):12dBm±2dB | ||
| Output Power 5GHz/SISO | 11a:9dBm±2dB / | |
| 11n(20MHz):9dBm±2dB / 11n(40MHz):8dBm±2dB / | ||
| 11ac(20MHz):9dBm±2dB / 11ac(40MHz):8dBm±2dB / 11ac(80MHz):8dBm±2dB | ||
| Output Power 5GHz/MIMO | 11n(20MHz):11dBm±2dB / 11n(40MHz):11dBm±2dB / | |
| 11ac(20MHz):11dBm±2dB / 11ac(40MHz):11dBm±2dB / 11ac(80MHz):11dBm±2dB | ||
| Bluetooth Section | Technology | Bluetooth Ver5.0 |
| Frequency | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz | |
| RF Output Power (E.I.R.P.) | +4dBm (MAX), Power Class 2 | |
| Maximum Communication range | Line of sight approx.10m(32.8ft) | |
| Audio Codec | SBC / AAC / LDAC | |
| Multi Profile Support | Multi Profile | |
| Profile | HFP (V1.7) (Hands Free Profile) | |
| SPP (Serial Port Profile) | ||
| A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) | ||
| AVRCP (V1.6) (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) | ||
| - | ||
| PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) | ||
| DSP Section | Graphics equalizer | |
| BAND | 13Band | |
| frequency (Hz) (BAND1-13) | 62.5/100/160/250/400/630/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/6.3k/10k/16k | |
| Gain | -9/-8/-7/-6/-5/-4/-3/-2/-1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9[dB] | |
| 2Way X'Over | ||
| HIGH PASS FILTER frequency | Through/30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250[Hz] | |
| SLOPE | -6/-12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.] | |
| LOW PASS FILTER frequency | 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250/Through[Hz] | |
| SLOPE | -6/-12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.] | |
| 3Way X'Over | ||
| HIGH PASS FILTER frequency | 250/300/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/5k/6.3k/8k/10k/12.5k | |
| SLOPE | -12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.] | |
| Band PASS FILTER frequency | Through/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250/300[Hz] | |
| 250/300/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/5k/6.3k/8k/Through | ||
| SLOPE | -12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.] | |
| LOW PASS FILTER frequency | 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/Through[Hz] | |
| SLOPE | -12/-18/-24[dB/Oct.] | |
| Position | ||
| Front / Rear /Subwoofer Delay | 0 - 20.01ft (0.03or0.04ft Step) | |
| Gain | -8 to 0dB | |
| Subwoofer Level | -50 to +10dB | |
| Digital FM | Frequency Range | 87.9MHz - 107.9MHz |
| (Frequency step) | (200kHz) | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz | |
| (±3.0 dB) | ||
| S/N | 80dB (STEREO) | |
| Digital AM | Frequency Range | 530kHz - 1700kHz |
| (Frequency step) | (10kHz) | |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 15kHz | |
| (±3.0 dB) | ||
| S/N | 80dB (STEREO) | |
| FM | Frequency Range | 87.9MHz - 107.9MHz |
| (Frequency step) | (200kHz) | |
| Usable sensitivity | 9.3dBf | |
| S/N30dB | 0.8μV/75Ω | |
| Quieting sensitivity | 10.2dBf | |
| DIN S/N 46dB | 1.13μV / 75Ohms | |
| Frequency response | 30Hz - 15kHz | |
| (±3.0dB) | ||
| S/N (dB) | 65dB (MONO) | |
| Selectivity | Over 80dB (±400kHz) | |
| Stereo separation | 45dB (1kHz) | |
| AM | Frequency Range | 530kHz - 1700kHz |
| (Frequency step) | (10kHz) | |
| Usable sensitivity | 28dBμ | |
| Video | Color system of external video input | NTSC/PAL |
| External video input level (RCA jacks) | - | |
| External video input level (Mini jacks) | 1 Vp-p / 75 Ohms | |
| External audio max input level (RCA jacks) | - | |
| External audio max input level (Mini jacks) | 2 V / 25 kOhms | |
| Video Input level (RCA jacks) | 1 Vp-p / 75 Ohms | |
| Video Output level (RCA jacks) | 1 Vp-p / 75 Ohms | |
| Audio Output level (RCA jacks) | - | |
| Audio Output level (Mini jacks) | 0.9 V / 10 kOhms | |
| Analog RGB input | - | |
| Audio | Maximum Power Output (Front&Rear) | 50Wx4 |
| Typical Power Output (Front&Rear) | Full Bandwidth Power | |
| (at less than 1%THD) | ||
| 22Wx4 | ||
| Output frequency band | 20 - 88,000Hz | |
| Preout level (V) | 5V / 10kOhms | |
| Preout impedance (Ω) | =< 300 Ohms | |
| Speaker Impedance (Ω) | 4-8 Ohms | |
| General | ||
| Installation Dimensions WxHxD | 178mm x 100mm x 160mm | |
| 7 x 3-15/16 x 6-5/16 inch | ||
| (with Sleeve) | 182mm x 112mm x 163mm | |
| 7-3/16 x 4-7/16 x 6-7/16 inch | ||
| Weight Main unit | 1.9 kg | |
| 4.2 lb | ||
| (Excluding trim plate and sleeve) | ||
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