Excelon DNX697S 6.8" Navigation System

6.8" WVGA Monitor

Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™

High-Resolution Audio

Customizable Multi Widget Screen

USB Mirroring for iPhone and Android

Dash Camera Link

4 Camera Inputs

Built-in Bluetooth & HD Radio

3 Preouts 5V

Garmin Navigation with 3D Terrain View

Clear Resistive Touch Panel

A clear screen designed to reduce glare that includes a resistive touch sensor for accurate control during operation

Customizable Multi Widget

Customize your Home Screen by selecting four shortcut/ information widgets. Widget options can include album art, clock, compass, photo frame, visualizer, and more.

USB Mirroring

USB Mirroring via USB for iPhone & Android, 2-way Touch Control for Android.

4 Camera Inputs

Optional camera connection method for up to 4 cameras in various configurations.

Parking Guide Lines

Parking guide lines (requires installation of compatible backup camera) that enhance the effectiveness of a backup camera.

Dash Cam Link

Dash Camera (DRV-N520) can be controlled and viewed from the touchscreen.

3 Years Map Care

KENWOOD offers 3 years map updates enabling you to keep up to date. Download the latest maps online to an SD card and insert to your navigation system.

Lane Assist

Lane Assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate.

Photo Real Junction View

Garmin Photo Real Junction View shows what complex interchanges look like before you arrive.

3D Terrain View

Garmin navigation feature that displays 3D map contours, providing realistic terrain perspectives.

Dual Phone Connection

While you are connected through Bluetooth, with a touch of a button you can switch between two phones.

High Quality Sound Parts

High quality sound parts (custom-made or carefully selected capacitor, etc) are adopted to provide superior sound quality.

FLAC Supported

Compatible with various audio file formats from FLAC and WAV, to MP3, WMA and AAC.

Dual USB

Multiple USB ports provide additional inputs for music sources or smartphone battery charging.

Advanced Navigation

Equipped with the industry leading Garmin navigation software, offering a variety of display options to make your driving easier.

Guidance By Garmin

Equipped with the industry leading Garmin navigation software, offering a variety of display options to make your driving easier such as Lane Assist.

Garmin 3D Terrain View

With the Garmin 3D Terrain View, life-like map contours will be displayed at low zoom levels, giving you a realistic perspective of the terrain in available areas. Previously, users were limited to simply displaying the elevation and grade levels as text on a flat map. Now, true perspectives can be achieved in a 3D format! The mapping view will reflect the curves in real time.

Smartphone Connectivity

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).

Safe, Smart and Comprehensive Control with Apple CarPlay™

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.

Android Auto for Easy Connectivity

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.

Android Auto

- 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.

True Mirroring via USB for iPhone & Android, 2-Way Touch Control for Android

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.

Equipped with the Intuitive KENWOOD Music Mix

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.

Dual Phone Connection

While you are connected through Bluetooth, with a touch of a button you can switch between two phones.

Control the Receiver from Your Smartphone with the KENWOOD Remote App S

A smartphone application can control most basic functions of the receiver over the Bluetooth connection of the paired phone (iPhone or Android).

The Best Audio Experience

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.

Rich and Immersive High-Resolution Audio

High-Resolution Audio is high-quality sound that far exceeds CD standards, and can play 192kHz / 24bit sampling DSP. It captures and beautifully expresses details and nuances from the ultra-high to low frequencies.

Optimal Sound Performance with 13 Band Graphic EQ and Time Alignment

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.

FLAC Support

Compatible with a broad range of audio file formats such as FLAC and WAV, to MP3, WMA and AAC.

High Quality Audio Parts Supporting High-Resolution Audio Reproduction

To ensure the best possible sound quality, the receivers use custom-made and carefully selected parts, such as audio quality power supply capacitors and high quality coupling capacitors. These parts are further optimized through meticulous tuning of the component values and circuit paths.

Playable FULL HD Video Files

You can play back from USB devices audio and video files compressed in various formats. 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.

Safe Driving

Keeping you safe on the road ahead is our top priority.

Enjoy the Many Infotainment Features Available on the iDatalink Maestro RR

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.

Rear View Camera Input with Parking Guide Lines

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.

4 Camera Inputs

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).

Dash Cam Link Ready so You Can Drive with Maximum Comfort

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.

Additional Features

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Customizable Multi Widget Screen

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, weather, turn-by-turn, Garmin navigation and more.

Equipped with Dual USB Ports

Play your music from one USB port and use the other to charge your device, or charge both at the same time.

SiriusXM Radio Ready

Access additional music, sports and entertainment content on the go with SiriusXM Radio. (Optional SiriusXM tuner required, sold separately)

Built-in HD Radio Tuner

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.

Remote Control (Optional)

This receiver unit can be operated using the optional remote control KNA-RCDV331.