Excelon DDX396

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While it’s the first touchscreen receiver in Kenwood’s popular Excelon lineup, I certainly wouldn’t consider the DDX396 DVD receiver an “entry-level” model. Its 6.2″ touchscreen display shows off music info from a variety of sources, all your phone call info, and the extensive sound-shaping options built into this receiver. For a wide range of vehicles, you can also view engine data and other vehicle information, using iDatalink’s Maestro interface (not included). And Kenwood backs up this Excelon receiver with a 2-year warranty.

Product highlights:

General Features:

• DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
• 6.2″ Clear Resistive touchscreen display with variable key illumination
  • 5-position electronic angle adjustment for better off-axis viewing
• fits double-DIN dash openings

Smartphone Features:

• control and charging of Apple and Android devices using the USB connection (see Details tab for model compatibility)
• Pandora, iHeartRadio, and Spotify control with iPhone and Android
• built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming with dual phone connection
• Music Mix feature allows music streaming playback and control from up to five paired smartphones
• control the stereo using Kenwood’s free Remote app

Audio/Video Features:

• plays CDs, DVDs, and USB memory devices (see Details for full capabilities)
• plays FLAC files on USB devices (up to 24-bit/96 kHz)
• 13-band equalizer with digital time alignment and Drive EQ
• subwoofer level, phase, and low-pass crossover controls and speaker type setting
• loudness control

Expandability:

• compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
• inputs: rear USB input, rear-view camera input, rear audio/video input (minijack)
• outputs: rear video output, 6-channel preamp outputs (5-volt front, rear, subwoofer)

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)
• compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
• built-in internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
• compatible with iDatalink Maestro
  • retains factory features in a wide selection of vehicles
  • displays engine performance data on touchscreen
• warranty: 2 years
• Our 60-day money-back guarantee
• MFR # DDX396

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