Kenwood DDX8029 DVD multimedia centre key features

DDX-8029 multimedia system main features:

• Double-DIN sized 6.95 inch wide colour TFT active matrix display with interactive touch-screen control
• Screen dimensions: 156.2W x 82.4H (mm) (336,960 pixels)
• Fully motorized slide-down mechanism with motorized tilt angle adjustment in 7 steps (five down steps / flat / one reverse tilt step)
• Multifunction key operation
• DVD disc menu direct-touch operation (highlight control mode)
• Audio easy control mode while playing visual source
• Blue illuminated control buttons with red indicator LED
• New amplifier control system with 2004+ PS amplifiers (EQ plus voltage / current / temperature / fan speed display)
• Advanced B.M.S. (Bass Management System) with 2002+ PS amplifiers
• Digital clock (12 / 24 hour display)
• Infra-red remote control unit included (RC-DV420)
• Apple iPod audio & video integration (requires accessory cable). Accessory USB port
• Two independent USB ports for connection of external file stores
• Personalised display wallpaper plus selection of GUI skins
• Two relay outputs for automatic garage door control etc.

A/V features:

• Four channel 4 x 50W max power amplifier (4 x 30W RMS)
• Three stereo preamplifier gold-plated RCA outputs (5.0V) (front, rear and subwoofer channels) for connecting optional external amplifiers
• 1 RCA A/V output (PAL or NTSC according to the source)
• Two independant RCA A/V inputs (PAL / NTSC automatic selection)
• Video input signal automatic-detection mode
• Rear view camera connection ready (with mirror mode display option)
• RGB input for optional navigation computer (KNA-G421)
• System Es+ (Built-in high pass filter / low pass filter)
• System Q (Preset Sound Control)
• Dual zone source & volume control
• Attenuator(-20dB) with smooth volume return
• Installer and Backup memory switch will return unit to a preset optimum calibration, as programmed by owner or installer
• DVD & CD features:
• DVD / DIVX / MPEG / JPEG video & DVD audio compatible player
• DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW media compatible (video format only)
• VCD compatible
• MPEG 1/2 video file (.mpg) & JPEG (.jpg) playback
• WMA (Windows Media Audio) decoder
• MP3 Decoder with display of ID-3 tag information
• CD text ready
• CD-R/RW compatible
• 24-bit digital / analogue converter
• Direct access with remote
• Random / Repeat / Scan play

Radio tuner features:

• RDS-AF (alternate frequency) feature inaudibly retunes the receiver to the best available signal for the station that is currently selected
• TA (traffic announcement) will switch station for the duration of a traffic report. The original station is restored at the end of the report
• PTY-EON (programme type) information displays and allows selection of similar types of programme (news, pop, classics, sport etc.)
• Full coverage of LW / MW / FM wavebands with 24 presets (18FM, 6MW, 6LW)
• Auto-memory entry feature automatically stores preset stations
• Display of radio text information

Connectivity:

• Compatible with Kenwood CD disc changers (dual changer controls)
• Will accept auxiliary input cable for Walkman type device playback though radio
• When linked to Apple iPod, full display of iPod audio & video with touch-screen control (requires accessory cable)
• Fast USB port (version 2.0) for connecting external file stores
• Automatic muting when connected car phone is in use
• Optional TV tuner can be added
• Optional Bluetooth car phone interface can be added
• Can be linked to many models of factory-fitted remote controls (requires accessory adaptor)

Security and warranty:

• Security code protected with indicator LED