DMX8021DABS
Digital AV Receiver • 7.0" WVGA Display • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto & Android screen mirroring • DAB+ Tuner
Apple CarPlay – Connect Wirelessly or via USB
A smarter, safer and more fun way to use your iPhone in the car. Apple CarPlay gives iPhone users an intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, and listen to music with just a word or a touch.
*Some features, applications, and services are not available in all areas.

Android Auto™ – Connect Wirelessly or via USB
Android Auto was designed with safety in mind. With larger touch targets, a split-screen interface, and easy-to-use voice actions, it's designed to minimize distraction so you can stay focused on the road.
* Compatible Android phone required.


Wireless Mirroring for Android
Wireless Mirroring is a groundbreaking solution for seamlessly displaying and controlling your Android smartphone* apps on wide touchscreen of the KENWOOD receiver without any cable or network connection *.
* compatible phone required.

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

Built-in DAB+ Digital radio Tuner
DAB+ is short for Digital Audio Broadcasting, meaning the digital transmission of sound. DAB+ radios are digital radios that are the successors of classic FM radios. DAB+ delivers CD-quality crystal clear sound and doesn't suffer from the same types of interference or static issues than with analogue AM/FM radio. Tuning is also easier: simply select your favourite radio station from the alphabetical station list.

Sound Adjustment Features
For optimal sound tuning enhancements.

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.

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 rear camera, side (blind spot) cameras, and a KENWOOD dashboard camera (DRV-N520 sold separately).

Dash Camera Linkage with DRV-N520
Dash Cam ready receivers are compatible with the DRV-N520 Dash Camera. The camera records in full HD video capturing every event that occurs on the road ahead, and also provides safety features such as collision avoidance.

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.

Short Chassis Design
The reduced depth of the chassis contributes to a weight reduction and is ideal if you have limited space, installation is made easier in a wider range of cars.

Key Features
7.0 "WVGA capacitive touch panel with sharp, high-contrast images, vivid colors and wide viewing angles. |
Wi-Fi built-in for convenient wireless connection with a compatible smartphone. |
DAB/DAB+ radio tuner for noise & interference free reception and crystal-clear digital stereo sound |
Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology for hands-free calls and music streaming. (Available functions depend on cell phone). |
Supports CarPlay wirelessly and with a USB cable. |
Supports Android Auto wirelessly and with a USB cable |
Supports Wireless Mirroring for Android including 2-way touch control capability. |
Featuring 4 camera inputs allow for the utmost in convenience, flexibility, and safety. |
3 RCA high power (5.0V) preouts (front/rear/sub) |
Compatible with Hi-Res Audio which provides greater sound clarity and detail than standard compressed digital audio formats. |
Digital Sound Processor, Time Alignment & 13-Band EQ for optimal sound tuning enhancements. |
Rear High Speed USB type-C port. Up to 3.0A Max Charge |
Short body (85mm) for easy installation. |
General Features
DIN Size | 2 DIN |
Security Code Function ( user set) | Yes, Set by user |
Smooth GUI | Yes |
Selectable GUI Background Wallpaper | Yes |
Key Illumination | Variable color |
Installer Memory | Yes |
Back-up Memory | Yes |
Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return | Yes |
Optional IR remote controller | Yes, (KCA-RCDV331) |
Digital Clock (24H) | Yes |
Built-in Bluetooth | Yes |
DAB Tuner Built-in | Yes |
Wifi built-in | Yes |
Made for iPhone | Yes |
Apple CarPlay – Connect Wirelessly or via USB | Yes |
Android Auto™ – Connect Wirelessly or via USB | Yes |
Wireless Mirroring for Android | Yes |
Firmware upgreadable | Yes |
HDMI input | for video playback |
Dashcam Link | Yes |
GPS input | GPS & Glonass Antenna included |
Monitor Features
Screen Type | 7,0" Wide VGA |
Display Type | Glare |
Display film | Anti-Fingerprint / Anti-Reflection / Anti-Glare) |
Touch Panel | Capacitive |
Display Mode | 3 Mode (Full(default)/Auto/Normal) |
Screen Adjustments | ► Noon & Night Memory. ► Brightness. ► Tint. ► Colour. ► Contrast. ► Black Level. ► Backlight. |
Dimmer function | Manual/Sync |
Dimmer Level | Sync / On / Off |
Visual Source Mode | Mirorring / CarPlay / Android Auto. |
LCD viewing angle control | "0" (Default) / "-1" / "-2" / "-3" |
NTSC/PAL judge | Yes (Auto) |
Multimedia GUI Features
Menu text | 22 languages: ► English(UK)(Default) ► English(US) ► Spanish ► French ► German ► Italian ► Dutch ► Russian ► Portuguese ► Chinese (Simplified) ► Chinese (Traditional) ► Thai ► Turkish ► Arabic ► Persian ► Hebrew ► Greek ► Malaysian ► Indonesian ► Polish ► Czech ► Hungarian |
Software updates (SoC) | via USB |
Graphics Type | Graphics |
Spectrum Analyzer | Yes |
Demonstration Mode | Yes |
Top Menu Customize | Yes |
Opening Screen Type | standard |
Wallpaper customizable | Preset x6: ► Static x4. ► Colour Customize x1. ► Sync Album Art x1. ► USER x2. |
Wallpaper colour change | Yes |
Multi Widgets | Clock & Photo Frame Widget |
Picture in picture | Yes |
Animation | Yes |
Screen Capture | Yes |
R-CAM interrupt | Yes |
R-CAM Caution On Screen Display | Yes |
R-CAM Parking Guide Lines | Yes |
Front Camera Interruption | Yes |
DashCam Control (DashCam Link) | Yes |
Rapid charge indicator | Yes |
Network & Wifi features
WiFi built-in | built-in |
Frequency Range | Dual Band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) |
IEEE standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Wireless connection for Apple CarPlay | Yes |
Wireless connection for Android Auto | Yes |
Wireless connection for Android Mirroring | Yes |
Tuner Features
Tuner Type | Lithio |
FM(RDS) + AM(MW/LW) Tuner | Yes |
FM Stereo / Mono Selector | Yes |
Tuning mode | |
Up/Down Seek/Scan | Yes |
Station Select | Manual / Preset (List) |
Tuner Presets (FM/AM) | 20 Presets (15FM / 5AM) |
Automatic Memory Entry (AME) | Yes |
Tuner Preset Back-up Memory | Yes |
Radio Data System | Yes |
Radio Text Plus | Yes |
Traffic Information | Yes |
Local search | Yes |
AF Regional | Selectable: AF/AF Reg/OFF |
Auto TP search | Yes |
Enhanced Other Networks Function (EON) | Yes |
Program Type Function (PTY) | Yes |
CE DAB tuner features
DAB+ tuner built-in | Yes |
DAB priority | Yes |
DAB-DAB/DAB-FM auto switch | Yes |
Seamless DAB-FM blending | Yes |
Tuning mode / Seek mode | Auto1/Auto2/Manual |
Service preset | 15 ch * 1 bank presets, |
Preset list | Yes |
Alphabet Search | Yes |
Service list by alphabet order | Yes |
Intelligent seek | Yes, (Service, Ensemble & Component) |
Ensemble seek | Yes |
Related service | Yes |
Traffic Information | Yes |
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) support | Yes |
Announcement Switching (ASW) Select | Yes |
DLS (Dynamic Label) | Yes |
DMB Audio (Digital multimedia broadcasting) | Yes |
PTY (Programme Type) search | Yes |
PTY (Programme Type) watch | Yes |
Soft linking | Yes |
Antenna power supply on/off switch | Yes |
Digital Radio Certification Mark | Yes |
Bluetooth General Features
Module | Murata |
Hands Free Profile (HPF) | V1.7 |
Hands Free Profile with High Sound Quality | HFP V1.7 |
2 Phones Switchable Hands Free | Yes |
2 phones full time connection | Yes |
Audio Streaming (A2DP) | Yes, (SBC/AAC) |
High Quality Audio Streaming | SBC/AAC |
Max num. of regist. units for A2DP | 5 units |
Serial Port Profile (SPP) | Yes |
Simple Secure Pairing (SSP) | Yes |
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) | Yes |
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Yes, V1.6 |
Multi Profile Support | Yes |
iPhone & Android automatic pairing via USB | Yes |
KENWOOD Remote App Ready | |
KENWOOD Music Mix Support | Yes |
Catchphone / Call Waiting | Yes |
Private mode | Yes |
Alphabet Search (Phonebook) | Yes |
Noise Canceller | Yes |
Echo Canceller | Yes |
Phone device status display | Yes |
Audio device status display | Yes |
Signal strength display | Yes |
Remaining battery display | Yes |
High-quality noise canceling microphone | Included (rear wired) |
Playable Audio File
CE_Playable Video file
MPEG1/2 files are playable | USB |
MPEG4 files are playable | USB |
WMV files are playable | USB |
H.264 files are playable | USB |
mkv files are playable | USB |
USB Features
USB terminal | Yes, Super Speed USB-C type. |
USB Type | 2.0 High speed |
USB extension cable supplied | yes, 1m |
Drive Change | Yes |
Works with Android Auto | Yes |
Works with Apple CarPlay | Yes |
Tag Information Display | Yes |
Album Art Display | Yes |
Repeat/Scan/Random search | Yes |
Repeat Play | Folder/File/All |
Random play | Folder |
Category search | Yes |
Link Search | Yes |
Last Position Memory / Resume | Yes |
Time code display | Yes |
iPhone Features
USB Direct Control (Audio, 1 wire, Lightning-connector) | with optional cable KCA-iP103 |
Album art support | Yes |
Music library search | Yes |
Alphabet search | Yes |
Skip search | Yes |
iPod Accessory Protocol (iAP) | iAP2 |
iTunes Radio App | yes iAP2 |
Works with Apple CarPlay | Wireless or Wired via USB |
Reverse browsing | Yes |
Voice Control using Siri. | Yes |
Bluetooth Auto Paring for iPhone | Yes |
Battery charge + power control | Yes |
* Always update to latest Apple firmware |
Audio features
Max. Output Power (MOSFET Power IC) | 4 x 50W |
Pre-out | 3RCA: Front/Rear/Subwoofer |
Pre-out Output Level | 5V |
Volume Offset | Yes |
Balance/Fader Control | Yes, (via DSP) |
Loudness Control | Yes, By DSP |
Bass Boost | Yes, (Via DSP) |
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume Return | Yes |
Equalizer | Yes, 13 Band Graphic EQ |
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) | Yes |
Digital Time Aligment (DTA) | Yes |
Beep On/Off | Yes |
Multimedia DSP Features
Car type control | Off / Compact / Sedan / Wagon / Minivan / SUV / Passenger Van |
Speaker Size & Location Control | Yes |
X'over network | 3-Way / 2-way X'over / HPF / LPF |
Listening postion control / Time Alignment | Yes |
Equalizer type | Graphical |
Equalizer | 13-Bands |
Equalizer presets / User set | 8 presets / 4 User set |
Balance & Fader Control | Yes |
Source Volulme Offset | source independent |
Sound Effects | ► Bass Boost ► Supreme ► Loudness ► Realizer ► Drive Equalizer ► Stage EQ ► Space Enhancer |
Audio Setup Memory | Yes |
Connectivity
USB interface | USB-C (Detachable, Rear side) |
DC-Cord | Mitsumi to ISO |
Reverse sensor wire | Yes |
Parking sensor (handbrake) wire | Yes |
Power Control (P.CON) wire | Yes |
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wire | Yes |
Dimmer control wire | Yes |
Speedpuls input wire | Yes |
Amplifier pre-out | 3 x RCA: Front/Rear/Subwoofer |
AV-Input | 1x mini-jack (selectable: AV-in / Camera-in) |
AV Output | Video: RCA / Audio: mini-jack |
Available AV-Out source | AV-in / Off |
Camera inputs | up to 4 camera's |
Rear View Camera Input | Dedicated RCA Video-in |
Front View Camera Input | selectable: Front / Dash-Camera-in |
HDMI input | Type A |
Multi View Camera Control Line | Yes |
Dashcam Link | Yes |
GPS Aerial Input | HRS GT5-1S connector |
FM Antenna Input | JASO connector |
DAB Aerial input | SMB connector |
External microphone input | 3,5mm mini-jack |
OEM Wired Remote Control ready | Yes, Optional interface needed |
OEM Display Control ready | Yes, Optional interface (KIM) needed |
Learning Steering Remote Function | Yes |
Display input/output control | Yes |
Tuner Specifications
FM range: 87.5Mhz - 108MHz (50Khz step) | Yes |
FM Usable Sensitivity | 0.8μV/75ohm (S/N 30dBf) |
FM Quieting Sensitivity | 1.6μV/75ohm (S/N 15.2dBf) |
FM Frequency Response | 30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB) |
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) | 65dB |
FM Selectivity(DIN) | over 80dB (±400kHz) |
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) | 45dB |
MW range: 531kHz - 1611kHz (9kHz step) | Yes |
MW Usable Sensitivity | 45μV |
LW range: 153kHz - 279kHz (9kHz step) | Yes |
LW Usable Sensitivity | 25μV |
DAB Tuner specifications
Band III - Frequency range | 174.928 MHz - 239.2MHz |
Mode | I, II, III, IV |
Sensitivity | - 100dBm |
Signal to noise ratio | 90dB |
Audio format | MPEG1 Audio Layer II, MPEG4 HE-AAC v2 |
DAB Aerial Connector Type | SMB |
Output Voltage | 14.4V (11V to 16V allowable) |
Maximum Current | < 100 mA |
Bluetooth specifications
Technology | Bluetooth V5.0 |
Frequency | 2.402 - 2.48 GHz |
Output power | +4dBm(max), power class 2 |
Maximum range | Line of sight approx. 10 meter |
Handsfree profile (HFP) | Yes, V1.7 |
Serial port profile (SPP) | Yes |
Advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP) | Yes |
Audio Codec | SBC/AAC |
Audio/Video remote control profile (AVRCP) | Yes, V1.6 |
Phonebook access profile (PBAP) | Yes |
Multi Profile Support | Yes |
USB Specifications
USB Version compatibility | USB-C - 2.0 High Speed |
File System | FAT 16/32 / exFAT / NTFS |
Maximum Supply current | 1500mA |
D/A Converter | 24/32 bit |
Video Decoder | MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4/WMV/H.264/MKV |
Audio Decoder | MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/Vorbis |
S/N Ratio | 98.5 dB (1kHz) |
Dynamic Range | 89dB |
Audio Specifications
Maximum Power | 50 W x 4 |
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) | 22 W x 4 |
Output frequency band | 20 Hz ~ 88 kHz |
Preout Level | 5000 mV / 1 kOhm, |
Preout Impedance | ≤ 300 Ohm |
Speaker Impedance | 4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm |
DSP Specifications
Frequency band | 62.5/100/160/ ~ /6.3k/10k/16k Hz |
Equalizer Gain | –9db ~ +9db |
Time Alignment | 0 — 610cm(1 cm step) |
Speaker type - Center | ► NONE ► 40mm X 70mm ► 5cm ► 10cm ► 13cm ► 16cm OVER |
Speaker type - Front | ► O.E.M. ► 10cm ► 13cm ► 16cm ► 17cm ► 18cm ► 4" x 6" ► 5" x 7" ► 6" x 8" ► 6" x 9" ► 7" x 10" |
Speaker type - Rear | ► NONE ► O.E.M ► 10cm ► 13cm ► 16cm ► 17cm ► 18cm ► 4" x 6" ► 5" x 7" ► 6" x 8" ► 6" x 9" ► 7" x 10" |
Speaker type - Sub woofer | ► NONE ► 16cm ► 20cm ► 25cm ► 30cm ► 30cm over |
2-Way X'over / Front/Rear (HPF) / Frequency | Through, 30/40/50/ ~ /220/250 Hz |
2-Way X'over / Front/Rear (HPF) / Slope | -6/-12/-18/-24 (dB/oct) |
2-Way X'over / Subwoofer (LPF) / Frequency | 30/40/50/ ~ /220/250 Hz, Through |
2-Way X'over / Subwoofer (LPF) / Slope | -6/-12/-18/-24 (dB/oct) |
3-Way X'Over / High Pass Filter Frequency | Through, 30/40/50/ ~ /220/250 Hz |
3-Way X'Over / High Pass Filter Slope | -12/-18/-24 (dB) |
3-Way X'Over / Low Pass Filter Frequency | 30/40/50/ ~ /220/250 Hz, Through |
3-Way X'Over / Low Pass Filter Slope | -12/-18/-24 (dB/Oct |
Subwoofer Level | -50dB ~ 10dB |
Car type control | ► Off ► Compact ► Sedan ► Wagon ► Minivan ► SUV ► Passenger Van |
Video Specifications
Color System of External Video Input | NTSC/PAL |
External video input level (mini-jack) | 1 Vpp / 75 Ohm |
External audio max. input level (mini-jack) | 2 Vpp / 25 kOhm |
Video input level (RCA) | 1 Vpp, 75 Ohms |
Video Output Level (RCA) | 1 Vpp / 75 Ohm |
Audio Output Level (mini-jack) | 0.9 Vpp / 10 kOhm |
HDMI - VGA input resolution | 640x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz |
HDMI - 480p input resolution | 720x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz |
HDMI - 720p input resolution | 1280x720p @59.94Hz/60Hz |
HDMI - input Audio type | 16/20/24-bit Linear PCM |
Monitor Specifications
Screen size (Diagonal) | 6.95 Inches Wide |
Screen Size (WxH) | 156.6 x 81.6mm |
Display system | Transparent TN LCD Panel |
Drive system | TFT Active Matrix System |
Number of Pixels | 1152000pixels (800(H) x 480(V) x RGB) |
Effective pixels | 99.99% |
Pixel arrangement | RGB Striped |
Back lighting | LED (Light Emitting Diode) |
General Specifications
Operating voltage | 14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable) |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 178 x 100 x 85mm |
Weight | 1500 gr. |
Accessories
Release keys | 2 pieces |
Escutcheon | Yes |
Installation Sleeve | Yes |
DC cord (Mitsumi to ISO) | 20 cm |
usb extension cable | 1 piece, 1 meter |
GPS antenna | with 3.5 m cable |
Handsfree Microphone | with 3 m cable |
Multi-Language Instruction Manual Included | Quick-Guide + Instruction manual |
Manuals Downloadable | Yes |