Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR LARGE DISPLAY

Several "Wow!" factors

What happens when you combine superior audiophile sound capabilities with big screen usability? Enter the Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR digital multimedia receiver. "Floating" receivers appear in many modern factory audio systems, but Kenwood has upped the ante with its massive 10.1" touchscreen display. You'll easily see all the info and get the latest smartphone interfaces such as Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto®. You can also customize the display to show travel aids you need most, such as the weather, navigation, tone controls, a compass, camera displays, and of course, a clock. It even has a multi-function volume knob for quick adjustments. Kenwood also backs up this Excelon Reference receiver with a 2-year warranty.

Handy mounting features

This receiver's chassis fits in most double-DIN dash openings, and since there's no disc player, the mounting depth shouldn't be a major issue for most vehicles. Once you've mounted the chassis in your dash opening, you can adjust its vertical mounting height, as well as choose from two depth positions, to free up other vehicle controls and vents in your ride. Once the screen is fixed into the chassis, you can also manually tilt the display forward and back to compensate for angled dashes and glare.

Set the display your way

This receiver's big screen shows off crisp, detailed video from both your digital video media and up to four cameras you can connect. You can also adjust its layout so it looks (and works) the way you like. Movable widgets let you bring the important stuff to the forefront, such as music sources, navigation, and weather. You can even tweak your music quickly within a widget. Kenwood's free Portal app lets you transfer photos from your smartphone for slide shows and personal backgrounds for your in-dash media hub.

General features:

• digital multimedia receiver with AM/FM tuner
• 10.1" HD capacitive touchscreen display
  • AAS display technology for wider viewing angle
  • before final installation, depth and height of the display can be adjusted to provide dash vent and control access
• Wi-Fi certified
• Waze-ready with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
• customizable display background and widget controls
• ambient lighting and multi-function volume knob controls
• plays high-res FLAC, WAV, and DSD files on USB drives
• built-in HD Radio tuner
• fits double-DIN dash openings
• Bluetooth built-in for hands-free calling and audio streaming
  • built-in LDAC for high-res wireless audio streaming with select Android phones

Smartphone features:

• compatible with wireless or wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
• wireless (Miracast) and wired (HDMI) mirroring for Android

Audio/video features:

• plays USB memory devices
• 13-band parametric equalizer with digital time alignment
• 3-way crossover mode (runs highs, mids, and lows)
• Supreme setting improves the digital sound for all music sources
• Stage EQ compensates for low speaker positions
• DriveEQ boosts specific frequencies to compensate for road noise
• subwoofer level and phase controls

Expandability:

• compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
• direct connection and control with Kenwood's DRV-N520 Drive Recorder dash cam
• inputs: rear USB input, HDMI input, rear A/V input (composite RCA video and 3.5mm audio), four camera inputs (including 2 high-def inputs and DRV-N520 input)
• outputs: rear A/V output, 6-channel preamp outputs (5-volt front, rear, subwoofer)

Other info:

• Important note — Monitor dimensions are 10.313" x 7.125". Before ordering, check for possible interference with your dash.
• 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)
• built-in internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
• works with iDataLink Maestro modules
  • retains factory features in a wide selection of vehicles
  • displays engine performance and other vehicle data on touchscreen
  • K40/Escort radar detector-ready
• compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
• warranty: 2 years