Kenwood DMX908S Digital Media Receiver

Smartphone Connectivity

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.

KENWOOD Wi-Fi receivers now support Apple CarPlay wirelessly (compatible phone required).

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. 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 6.0 or higher, and the Android Auto app.

Wireless Mirroring for Android
Solution for seamlessly displaying and controlling your smartphone apps on a screen without cables on select Android devices.

HDMI Input
Display your smartphone screen or other device via an HDMI cable (and third party adapter as applicable) on the monitor. KCA-HD200 optional HDMI cable sold separately.

Streaming Music
Listen to popular music applications and music stored on your device with basic audio controls.

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).

KENWOOD Portal App
Display image files stored in your iPhone or Android on the receiver’s photo frame widget and/or wallpaper.

The Best Audio Experience

High-Resolution Audio Wireless
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.

Smooth waveforms

Loss of smoothness

Fine waveforms

* The product with this logo is conformed to High-Resolution Audio standard defined by Japan Audio Society. This logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society.

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.

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

Video Codecs MPEG4, H.264, MKV, and WMV: playable up to 1920 × 1080p

Music Codecs FLAC and WAV Playable up to ~192kHz / ～24bit

Safe Driving

Enhanced Vehicle Intergration
Compatible with both the Automotive Data Solutions iDatalink Maestro RR and RR2 (sold separately)* for enhanced system vehicle integration. In addition to providing the seamless factory integration experience you have become accustomed to with the RR, these models feature expanded support when connected to the RR2, including an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Widget, Customizable Accessory Controls, and compatibility with specific ESCORT radar detector systems (sold separately).

*Available features vary by vehicle

Rear View Camera Input with Parking Guidelines
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
Full HD video recording is available with a DRV-N520 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

Convenient and Easy-to-Use Capacitive Touch Panel
Provides a high contrast ratio, crystal clear display and vivid text. Easy to use widgets provide access to information screens with a swipe.

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, and more.

USB Type-C
USB Type-C cable and USB Type-A adopter are included to the set.Rapidly charge your compatible Android smartphone with the USB port, up to a maximum of 3.0A

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.

Short Chassis Design
Only 85mm of depth for more flexible installation

Remote Control (Optional)
This receiver unit can be operated using the optional remote control KCA-RCDV340.

Specifications

Monitor
Section: Picture size: 6.95 inches(diagonal) wide
W x H: 156.6 mm x 81.6 mm , 6-3/16 x 3-3/16 inch
Display system: TN LCD panel
Drive system: TFT active matrix system
Number of pixels: 1,152,000
800H x 480V x RGB
Effective pixels: 99.99%
Pixel arrangement: RGB striped arrangement
Back lighting: LED

USB I/F
Section: Connector Type: Type-C
USB Standard: USB2.0 High Speed
File System: FAT 16/32, exFAT, NTFS
Maximum Power Supply Current: DC5V=3.0A
D/A Converter: 24/32Bit
Audio Decoder: MP3 / WMA / AAC / WAV / FLAC / Vorbis
Video Decoder: MPEG1/2,MPEG4 / WMV / H.264 / MKV
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

Bluetooth
Section: Technology: Bluetooth Ver5.0
Frequency: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz
Maximum Communication range: Line of sight approx.10m(32.8ft)
Audio Codec: SBC / AAC
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)

HDMI
Connector Type: Type-D
Input Resolution: VGA (640x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz)
480p (720x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz)
720p(1280x720p @59.94Hz/60Hz)
Input Audio Type: 32K/44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.2K/192K 16/20/24-bit Linear PCM

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/N 30dB: 0.8μV/75 Ohm
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 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
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 ( Ohm): =< 300 Ohms
Speaker Impedance ( Ohm): 4-8 Ohms

General
Operating voltage: 12V DC Car Battery
Main Unit Installation Dimensions WxHxD: 7 x 3-15/16 x 3-3/8 inch
Dimensions with Sleeve Dimensions WxHxD: 7-3/16 x 4-7/16 x 3-3/8 inch
Weight Main unit: 3.2 lb (Sleeve included)