Kenwood DMX8709S Digital multimedia receiver (does not play discs)

About the Kenwood DMX8709S

In-dash entertainer

The Kenwood DMX8709S multimedia receiver is a premium command center for a top-notch infotainment system. With built-in wired and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, you'll have all your most-used phone features a touch away on its big 6.75" capacitive touchscreen display. And if you're looking for some alternative music sources, it supports high-res audio playback, plus satellite radio when you add an optional tuner. Bluetooth® makes hands-free calling and wireless music streaming easy.

Use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay (shown here) to play music, make hands-free calls, and get directions.

Link your phone

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto let this stereo's controls behave like your phone's interface, so there's no learning curve. Plug in or wirelessly link your Android™ or iPhone®, and you'll get voice control access to your navigation, phone calls, weather, text messages, and of course all your music. Get more info at www.apple.com/ios/carplay and www.android.com/auto.

Android owners, you can mirror your phone's screen using this receiver's USB port and the free Mirroring OA for Kenwood app. This receiver's micro-HDMI input also lets you mirror the screen from select phones by using a compatible HDMI adapter for your phone (sold separately) and Kenwood's KCA-HD200 micro HDMI-to-HDMI cable.

Bluetooth for everyone in the car

With the DMX8709S, you can pair two Bluetooth-equipped phones and quickly switch between them for hands-free calling — an excellent road trip convenience. And when you're streaming music, Kenwood's Music Mix lets you pair five phones so everybody can pick their tunes for an on-the-fly listening session.

Add a backup cam and two more

Vehicle cameras are a must for safer driving, and Kenwood gives you two dedicated video inputs for front and backup cameras. And if you need one more, you can configure this receiver's rear 3.5 mm A/V input as a third camera input. You can use the display's electronic angle adjustment to tailor the screen's contrast for the best viewing in your vehicle's dash location. This Kenwood plays video content in bright, clear detail when you're parked. When you're on the road, you can entertain your passengers by sending a movie from the receiver to a rear-seat screen.

Music for the road

When your phone's not plugged in, this receiver's rear USB input opens up your source options too, and there's great news for audiophiles — this receiver supports high-res file playback of music stored on a USB drive. And if you're looking for radio stations that won't fade away, add a SiriusXM tuner (not included) to this Kenwood to enjoy satellite radio's extensive programming wherever you may roam.

Deep tone controls

If you're a big-time system builder, you'll appreciate how the DMX8709S includes three pairs of 4-volt RCA preamp outputs for an ultra-clean signal when you add amplifiers to your system. And if you're building a 3-way system, this receiver gives you that next-level crossover capability.

You'll also dig Kenwood's suite of sound-crafting tools, including a 13-band equalizer, deep crossover settings, and built-in digital time alignment. The receiver's processing power brings back the depth and detail of all your digital music sources. If your car speakers are located down low in the doors, this receiver offers Stage EQ, which adjusts your music's frequencies to virtually "raise" your speakers for better-sounding, more natural imaging.

iDatalink Maestro lets you keep your factory extras

Combined with an iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 interface (sold separately), the DMX8709S includes intuitive vehicle integration that lets you keep factory features that you'd otherwise lose when you install a new radio. Once you've identified your vehicle, you'll see the iDatalink module offered on the way to the Shopping Cart if it's compatible.

Product highlights:

General features:

• digital multimedia player with AM/FM tuner
• plays media loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files (plus high-res WAV and FLAC)
• 6.75" capacitive touchscreen HD display
• Waze-ready with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
• electronic viewing angle display adjustment (display does not physically move)
• fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings

Smartphone features:

• wired and wireless Android Auto compatible
  • compatible with Google Assistant voice control when using Android Auto
• wired and wireless Apple CarPlay compatible
  • Siri voice control for select iPhones
• wired mirroring for iPhone and select Android devices via HDMI (adapters sold separately)
• wired USB mirroring for select Android devices using free Mirroring OA for Kenwood app
• built-in Bluetooth with dual phone connection for hands-free calling and music streaming
• rapid Android charging via USB port

Audio/visual features:

• 13-band graphic EQ
• time alignment
• Drive EQ and digital signal processing
• 3-way crossover

Expandability:

• compatible with SiriusXM's aftermarket satellite radio tuner (sold separately, subscription required)
• inputs: rear USB-A input, two camera inputs, rear analog A/V input (can be converted to third cam input)
• outputs: rear video output (RCA), 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, sub)

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)
• built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
• works with iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 modules
  • retains factory features in a wide selection of vehicles
  • displays engine performance data on touchscreen