Kenwood's New King of the Streets: The DNX8120

The Kenwood double-DIN DNX7100 was one of the most popular in-dash navigation radios last year, and the new Excelon DDX8120 is basically a 7100 on steroids. Like the 7100, the 8120 features a built-in Garmin GPS flashed-based navigation system, and built-in 12-volt switches for controlling things like your remote garage door opener, airbag switches, or auxiliary lighting right from the radio's 6.95" touchscreen. The 8120 is also satellite radio and HD radio ready and features two USB interfaces for porting in MP3s from USB devices. So what can Kenwood do to improve on this impressive feature set? Find out after the jump (along with a full press release and additional photos)

The 8120 features three 5-volt preouts for excellent signal transfer to external amplifiers. They've incorporated Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround processing capability for a true "drivin' theater" experience. And to sweeten the pot even further, Kenwood added a built-in Bluetooth capability to the 8120. Using the new-and-improved Kenwood GUI, users can dial phone numbers right from their touchscreen as well as pull numbers from your phone book. An external microphone is included and the radio uses your vehicle's speakers to project your phone call.

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KENWOOD INTRODUCES NEW HIGH-END MULTIMEDIA DVD RECEIVERS

Long Beach, CA, January 7, 2008 – Kenwood USA Corporation is launching two new Kenwood Excelon Multimedia DVD Receivers as part of its 2008 new product lineup.

The new double-DIN receivers, the DNX8120 and DDX812 have a new customizable Graphic User Interface (GUI), new front panel cosmetics and exceptional performance features such as 5-volt preamp outputs, built-in Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround 5.1 channel decoders, built-in Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free mobile phone use and more.  Both models use 6.95” TFT LCD touch screen monitors that are reverse tilt capable with angle memory function, and are HD Radio and Satellite Radio Ready when used with optional tuners. Both also feature two switches or relays for controlling external devices, such as a garage door opener, security gates or home lighting systems. Both models include a wireless remote control.

The flagship DNX8120 is equipped with a built-in Garmin advanced navigation system containing complete maps of the continental US, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada along with over 6 million points of interest.  The DNX8120 uses internal flash memory for driving the navigation software engine so there’s no need to swap navigation discs as with many competitive models. The receiver is also XM

Traffic/Weather Ready when used with an optional XM Satellite module and subscription. The DNX-8120 will be available in March, 2008 with a suggested retail price of $1,600.

The DDX812 is a DVD Receiver that is navigation ready for the customer that would like to add the optional KNA-G510 advanced Garmin hideaway navigation system. The DDX-812 will be available in March, 2008 with a suggested retail price of $1,000.

Both models come with a two-year limited warranty and will be available only through authorized Kenwood Excelon retailers.
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Kenwood Corporate Information

Founded in 1961, Kenwood USA Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of audio and video products for home, car, and personal use. Offering more than 250 products, Kenwood is one of the three largest selling brands of audio and video entertainment products in the United States
and is recognized by consumers and the consumer electronics industry for providing superior quality, reliability and value. For further information go to www.kenwoodusa.com.

Kenwood Communications, based in Suwanee, GA, established in 1983, maintains a leadership position in North and South America for mobile and portable two-way radios and custom systems.  Clients include prominent federal, state and local government agencies and first responders and private industry including manufacturing, contracting, security, hospitality and education.   Kenwood USA Corporation, based in Long Beach, Calif., is the largest subsidiary of Kenwood Corporation (Japan).