Kenwood KVT-524DVD multimedia system key features

From the moment you switch on the ignition the KVT-524DVD will start to impress by gently gliding outwards to reveal its 7” LCD display panel.

The perfect answer for those wanting a large screen display when only a standard DIN-size location hole is available.

To build on its exciting features you can add the Garmin navigation interface KNA-G421V, Parrot Bluetooth interface KCA-BT200, making this a powerful package.

Rear USB port for memory stick file storage or Direct iPod / iPhone Control (with accessory connecting cable KCA-IP200 for audio or KCA-IP301V for video)

• 7" inch Touch control screen with full graphic user interface
• Z-action motorised open / close mechanism with tilt angle and back & forth position control
• DVD Video/-VR/±R/RW, DivX, MPEG 1/2 Video File (.mpg) & JPEG File (.jpg), AAC, WMA, MP3, CD playback
• Rear USB port for Direct iPod / iPhone Control
• Variable illumination colour (GUI)
• Two stereo RCA preouts for connecting additional amplifiers
• Easy installation, with no additional hide-away black box
• Add Bluetooth hands free and audio streaming with optional KCA-BT200 adaptor

Kenwood KVT-524DVD multimedia system specification

General features:

• DIN size housing with standard ISO connectors
• Selectable background wallpaper
• Can be operated by external buttons when screen closed
• Installer memory and User memory switch will return unit to a preset optimum calibration, as programmed by owner or installer
• Touch control monitor screen with confirmation beep
• Power timer will switch radio off after 20, 40 or 60 minutes to save vehicle battery
• Clock display
• Facility to add optional infra-red remote control

Monitor features:

• Widescreen touch-control colour display with four modes (full / just / zoom / normal)
• Screen dimensions 154.0mm x 86.6mm with 336, 960 pixels (480(H) x 234(V) x RGB)
• Adjustments for screen brightness / tint / colour / contrast / black level / dimmer. Auto dimming option by sensor
• Monitor video source selection from DVD / video / navigation / TV / USB / iPod
• Input for rear-view camera with mirror-image reversing and auto-switching when reverse gear selected
• Z-action type open / close motorised mechanism with eight angle and four slide position memory options
• Auto switching between NTSC / PAL source standards
• 256 colour full-graphic On-Screen-Display icons with customisable background images

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 stores preset stations plus on screen station-select listing
• Display of radio text information

DVD features:

• DVD ±R/RW compatible. VCD compatible
• MPEG1/2 Video File (.mpg), JPEG File (.jpg), DivX (Certified) compatible
• DVD / VCD zoom control
• Direct search and time-code display
• Resume playback feature
• CD R/RW compatible with display of CD-Text. CD repeat / track scan / random play
• MP3 compatible with ID-3 tag display. WMA & AAC compatible with tag display
• Shock-proof 24-bit  Digital / Analogue converter

USB features:

• Rear USB port (type USB1.1 / USB 2.0)
• MP3, WMA, AAC audio file playback through USB port
• MPEG1 / MPEG2 video playback through USB port
• Storage must be FAT16 / FAT32 format
• Maximum current supply through USB port: 500mA

Audio features:

• Maximum power output 4 x 50W (MOSFET Power IC)
• Two (front / rear) stereo RCA preamp outputs (2.0 volt)
• Switchable rear / subwoofer with adjustable reference level
• Switchable front / rear Dual Zone source & volume control
• Memory for each source's tone control (bass / mid / treble). Balance and front / rear fader control
• Loudness control and -20dB attenuator mute button
• System Q-EX equaliser with preset and manually adjusted settings
• System Es optionally cuts bass for front and rear speakers at an adjustable frequency, thus improving sound quality when a separate subwoofer is in use
• Confirmation beep tone switchable on / off

Connectivity features:

• Rear USB Interface port
• Bluetooth adaptor (optional KCA-BT200)
• iPod Digital Connection (1 wire, 2 wire & 3 wire (video))
• Can be linked to many models of factory-fitted remote controls (requires accessory adaptor)
• Parking sensor (handbrake) wire
• Reverse sensor wire
• Power control wire for turning on external amplifiers etc.
• Two-way telephone / navigation muting
• Display dimmer control wire
• TV tuner control (requires optional digital TV tuner)
• Navigation RGB input for adding Kenwood KNA-G421V navigation computer

Security:

• Security code protected with system disabled indicator LED

Kenwood KVT-524DVD multimedia system frequently asked questions