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DNX518VDABS

VW-shaped 7.0” AV Navigation System with Smartphone control, Bluetooth & DAB+ Radio.

► Dash Cam link with the DRV-N520. Display and control the dashboard camera via the DNX518VDABS.

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Guidance by Garmin
DAB+ tuner built-in
Made for iPod & iPhone *
Digital Time Aligment (DTA)
Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
Top Menu Customize
Built-in Bluetooth
Navigation unit built-in
Works with Apple CarPlay
Works with Android Auto
Rear View Camera Input

Key Features

Partial-detachable VW/SEAT/Skoda shape panel.

7.0 Wide Clear Resistive Touch Screen.

DAB+ Tuner for Digital Radio Reception Built-in.

Bluetooth Built-in (HFP & Audiostreaming).

Works with Android Auto or CarPlay via USB.

Works with WebLink via USB

Garmin Navigation System Built-in.

3 consecutive years map care

DSP - 13-Band EQ - DTA Built-in.

DVD/SD/USB 2.0 x 2

Front & Rear Cam input + Dashcam link

AV-in/AV-out/HDMI-in.

3 Pre-outs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer) 4V.

General Features

DIN Size	2 DIN
Detachable Faceplate	Partial
Disabled System Indicator (DSI)	Yes
Security Code Function ( user set)	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) Operation	Yes
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
Touch Sensor Tone	Yes
Optional IR remote controller	Yes, (KNA-RCDV331)
Digital Clock (24H)	Yes
ISO connector	Yes
Built-in Bluetooth	Yes
Navigation unit built-in	Yes
DAB Tuner Built-in	Yes
Works with WebLink	YouTube/ Weather/Yelp/Media player
Works with Apple CarPlay	Yes
Works with Android Auto	Yes
Firmware upgreadable	Yes
HDMI input	for video playback
Dashcam Link	Yes

Multimedia GUI Features

Variable Colour illumination	Yes
Menu text	21 languages: ► English(UK)(Default) ► English(US) ► Spanish ► French ► German ► Italian ► Dutch ► Russian ► Portuguese ► Chinese (Simplified) ► Thai ► Turkish ► Arabic ► Persian ► Hebrew ► Greek ► Malaysian ► Indonesian ► Polish ► Czech ► Hungarian
Software updates (SoC)	by USB
Spectrum Analyzer	Yes
Demonstration Mode	Yes
Top Menu Customize	Yes
Opening Screen Type	standard
Customize short-cut keys on home screen	3 Keys
Wallpaper customizable	► 4x static. ► 1x Album Art Sync. ► 1x Illum. Colour Sync./Colour Set ► 2x User Set.
Preset Wallpaper Type	Yes
Wallpaper colour change	yes
Display customize (capture)	Yes
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 view camera mirror	Yes
DashCam Control (DashCam Link)	Yes
Rapid charge indicator	Yes

Monitor Features

In-Dash/On-Dash	In-Dash
LCD type	7 inch Wide VGA
Display Type	Glare
Display film	Anti Fingerprint
LCD backlight	LED
Touch Panel	Clear resistive
Display Mode	3 Mode
Display full mode	(default)
Display auto mode	(USB/SD)
Display Normal / Regular mode	Normal
Screen Adjustments	► Noon & Night Memory. ► Brightness. ► Tint. ► Colour. ► Contrast. ► Black Level. ► Backlight.
Dimmer function	Manual/Sync/Navi Sync
Dimmer Level	Auto/On/Off
Visual Source Mode	CarPlay/Android Auto/Apps
LCD viewing angle control	"0" (Default) / "-1" / "-2" / "-3"
NTSC/PAL judge
Display Off Mode	Yes

Audio features

Max. Output Power (MOSFET Power IC)	4 x 50W
Pre-out	3RCA: Front/Rear/Subwoofer
Pre-out Output Level	4V
Volume Offset	Yes
Subwoofer Phase Control	Yes
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.	Yes
2 Zone Control	Yes
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume Return	Yes
Equalizer	Yes, 13 Band Graphic EQ
Digital Sound Processor (DSP)	Yes
Digital Time Aligment (DTA)	Yes

Multimedia DSP Features

DSP Chip	AK7738
Position Control	Yes
Position Preset	4 Presets
Position Cabin Size	Yes
Graphic Equalizer	13 bands
G-EQ KBS	Yes, Preset x8 + User x4 / Source
G-EQ manual setting	Yes
G-EQ adjustable level	Yes, -9dB/+9dB
High Pass Filter (HPF)	Yes (Center)
HPF Cut Off Frequency	14 steps
HPF Cut Slope Level	4 steps
Low Pass Filter (LPF)	Yes (Non-Fading)
LPF Cut Off Frequency	14 steps
LPF Cut Slope Level	4
3-Way X'Over	Yes
Source DSP Memory	Yes
Channel Level Control	Yes
Space Enhancer	Yes
Sound Realizer	Yes
Loudness	Yes
Stage EQ	Yes
Tweeter volume	Yes
Bass Boost	Yes
Drive EQ	Yes
Front Focus	Yes
Car type control
Speaker Size & Location Control	Yes
X'over network

Tuner Features

Tuner Type	Helio
FM Reception	Yes
FM Stereo / Mono Selector	Yes
AM (MW/LW) Reception	Yes
Up/Down Seek/Scan	Yes
Station Select	Auto / Manual
Tuner Presets (FM/AM)	20 Presets (15FM / 5AM)
Automatic Memory Entry (AME)	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
Time Shift	Yes
Tuning mode / Seek mode	Auto1/Auto2/Manual
Preset list	Yes
Alphabet Search	Yes
Service list by alphabet order	Yes
Intelligent seek	Yes
Related service	Yes
Traffic Information	Yes
DAB-RDS integrated TI	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

Playable Audio File

AAC (*.m4a) files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
AAC (*.aac) files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
MP3 files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
WMA (.wma) files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
WAV (.wav) files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
FLAC files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
DSD high resolution audio format	USB/SD/Disc

CE_Playable Video file

MPEG1/2 files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
MPEG4 files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
WMV files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
H.264 files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
mkv files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
JPEG files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
BMP files are playable	USB/SD/Disc
PNG files are playable	USB/SD/Disc

DVD-Features

DVD Region Code	2
DVD-Video	Yes
DVD±R/RW Compatible	Yes
CD-DA	Yes
CD-R/RW Compatible	Yes
CD-DA Repeat/Scan/Random play	Yes
Zoom Control (DVD/VCD)	Yes
MPEG Audio	2Ch Downmix
Time Code Display	Yes
Skip/Search	Yes
Random Play	Folder
Repeat Play	Folder/File/All
List Access	Yes
Time Code Display	Yes

USB Features

USB Type	2.0 High speed
USB extension cable supplied	2x 1 meter
Drive Change	Yes
Works with Android Auto	Yes
Repeat Play	Folder/File/All
Random play	Folder
Last Position Memory / Resume	Yes
Time code display	Yes

iPhone Features

USB Direct Control (Audio, 1 wire, Lightning-connector)
Music playback	Yes
Album art support	Yes
Alphabet search	Yes
Skip search	Yes
Spotify App Link	Yes
iPod Accessory Protocol (iAP)	iAP2
Works with Apple CarPlay
Works with WebLink	app available on the app store
Bluetooth Auto Paring for iPhone	Yes
Battery charge + power control	Yes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

Android Phone Control

Spotify Link for Android	Yes
Works with Android Auto
Works with WebLink	app available on the Google Play Store

SD-card Features

SD card type:	SD / SDHC / SDXC (micro)
Music playback	Yes
Repeat play	Folder/File/All
Random play	Folder
Category search	Yes
List access	Yes
Time code display	Yes
Resume play	Yes

Bluetooth General Features

Max num. of regist. phones for HFP & A2DP	10 phones
Hands Free Profile with High Sound Quality	HFP V1.6
2 phones full time connection	Yes
Audio Streaming (A2DP)	Yes
High Quality Audio Streaming	SBC/AAC
Serial Port Profile (SPP)	Yes
Simple Secure Pairing (SSP)	Yes
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)	Yes
Number of PBAP entries	Up to 1000 phonebook entries
PBAP call history	Up to 50 entries of dialed, received and missed calls
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)	Yes, V1.5
iPhone & Android automatic pairing via USB	Yes
Voice Dialing / Siri Eyes Free	Yes
Works with iPhone Siri	Yes
Catchphone / Call Waiting	Yes
Private mode	Yes
Alphabet Search (Phonebook)	Yes
Noise Canceller	Yes
Echo Canceller	Yes
Phone device status display	Yes
Signal strength display	Yes
Remaining battery display	Yes
High-quality noise canceling microphone	included
Bluetooth firmware upgradeable	Yes
* depends on phone model/make	& Kenwood unit

Preinstalled Apps_Widgets

Clock	Yes
Spectrum Analyzer	Yes
Compass	Yes
Climate	Yes
Navigation Turn by Turn	Yes
Spotify Link App	Yes
WebLink USB mirroring	Yes
KENWOOD Remote App	iPhone / Android
KENWOOD WebLink App	iPhone / Android

Navigation Features

Guidance by Garmin	Yes
Touch-screen controllable	Yes
Inner Memory Size	16 GB
Built-in Map Data	OEM CN Europe NTU 2018 ALL North
Built-in Map Data	OEM CN Europe NTU 2018 ALL South
Map Coverage	North: Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovak, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Map Coverage	South: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, DOM
Map Update	Via download on SD card
Map care	Free map updates until 2028 version (Starts after 20km first time driving)
Default Position	Depend on locale setting
3-Dimensional Map Display	Yes
2-Dimensional Map Display	Yes
Primary/Secundary GUI	Yes
Auto Zoom Function	Yes
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Voice Guidance	Yes
Voice Guidance	Yes
Multi Destination Search	Yes
Automatic Re-Route	Yes
Way Points (Favorites)	Yes
Traffic Message Channel Built-in	Yes
Easy-to-use Graphical Interface	Yes
ecoRoute™	Yes
Turn-by-turn' directions	Yes
Lane assist	Yes
Globe view (world mapping)	Yes
Multi-route choice	Yes
Trip log output to PC via USB	Yes
Traffic Trends	Yes
Speedcamera allert	upload via USB (third party poi)
INRIX traffic	Yes
Trip Computer	Yes
Speed Limit Indicator	Yes
Faster Routing & Map Display	Yes
Map Buttons and Map Tools	Yes
Door to Door Navigation (point addressing)	Yes
Points of intrest (POI)	Yes
Custom POI's	Yes
Smart POI Search	Yes
POI Call Button	Yes
Search Bar with Predictions	Yes
Sunset / Sunset info	Yes
Vehicle Position Sensing	by GPS
Day/Night Colour mode	Yes
Detour Re-Routing	Yes
Route Preference Function	Yes
GPS Info page	Yes
Phone call by POI search (Bluetooth Function)	Yes

Connectivity

USB interface	2 x USB 2.0 (pigtail)
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
Amplifier pre-out	RCA: Front/Rear/Subwoofer
AV-Input (Non Switchable)	(Mini-jack) audio & video
AV Output	Video: RCA / Audio: mini-jack
Available AV-Out source	DVD/AV-in/USB
Rear View Camera Input	Dedicated RCA Video-in
Front View Camera Input	Dedicated RCA Video-in
HDMI input	Type A
HDMI & MHL comport	video playback
Front/Rear Camera Control Line	Yes
(rear) Camera control terminal	Yes
Multi View Camera Control Line	Yes
Dashcam Link	Yes
GPS Aerial Input	HRS GT5-1S connector
FM Antenna Input	JASO connector
DAB Aerial input
External microphone input	mini-jack
OEM Wired Remote Control ready	Yes, Optional interface needed
OEM Display Control ready	Yes
Learning Steering Remote Function	Yes

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)

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)	1.2 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

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	4000 mV / 10 kOhm,
Preout Impedance	≤ 300 Ohm
Speaker Impedance	4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm

DSP Specifications

Frequency band	62,5/100/160/250/400/630/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/6.3k/10k/16k
Equalizer Gain	–9db ~ +9db
High Pass Filter frequency	Through/30/40/ ~ /220/250 (Hz)
High Pass Filter Slope	-6/-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct
Low Pass Filter frequency	30/40/ ~ /220/250(Hz)/Through
Low Pass Filter Slope	-6/-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct
Time Alignment Position Delay	0 till 610cm (1cm step)
Time Alignment Position Gain	-8dB ~ 0dB
2-Way X'over / Front/Rear (HPF) / Frequency	Through/30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250 (Hz)
2-Way X'over / Front/Rear (HPF) / Slope	-6/-12/-18/-24 (dB/oct)
2-Way X'over / Subwoofer (LPF) / Frequency	30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250/Through (Hz)
2-Way X'over / Subwoofer (LPF) / Slope	-6/-12/-18/-24 (dB/oct)
3-Way X'Over / High Pass Filter Frequency	1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/5k/6.3k/8k/10k/12.5k (Hz)
3-Way X'Over / High Pass Filter Slope	-6/-12 (dB)
3-Way X'Over / Band Pass Filter Frequency	Through/30/40/ ~ /250Hz & 1k/1.6k/ ~ 12.5k/Through
3-Way X'Over / Band Pass Filter Slope	-6/-12 (dB/Oct)
3-Way X'Over / Low Pass Filter Frequency	30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/220/250/Through (Hz)
3-Way X'Over / Low Pass Filter Slope	-6/-12 (dB/Oct)
Subwoofer Level	--50dB ~ 10dB
Equalizer Type	Graphic
Frequency band	13 bands

Tuner Specifications

FM range: 87.5Mhz - 108MHz (50Khz step)	Yes
FM Usable Sensitivity	0.8μV/75ohm (S/N 9.3dBf)
FM Quieting Sensitivity	1.6μV/75ohm (S/N 15.2dBf)
FM Frequency Response	30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono)	75dB
FM Selectivity(DIN)	over 80dB (±400kHz)
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz)	45dB
MW range: 531kHz - 1611kHz (9kHz step)	Yes
MW Usable Sensitivity	25μV
LW range: 153kHz - 279kHz (9kHz step)	Yes
LW Usable Sensitivity	45μV

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

DVD Specifications

D/A Converter	32 bit
Video decoder	MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4/WMV/H.264/MKV/JPEG/PNG/BMP
Audio decoder	MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/DSD
Wow & Flutter	Below Measurable Limit
Freq. Resp. (96kHz Sampling)	20Hz ~ 44kHz
Freq. Resp. (48kHz Sampling)	20Hz ~ 22kHz
Freq. Resp. (44,1kHz Sampling)	20Hz ~ 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio	90.5dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range	89dB
Quantifying bit number	16/20/24bit

USB Specifications

USB Version compatibility	USB 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/JPEG/PNG/BMP
Audio Decoder	MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/DSD

SD-card specs

Compatible SD cards	SD/SDHC/SDXC
File system	FAT 16/32, exFAT, NTFS
Maximum capacity	2000 GB
Data transfer rate	Maximum 24 Mbps
Video decoder	MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4/WMV/H.264/MKV/JPEG/PNG/BMP
Audio decoder	MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/DSD

Bluetooth specifications

Technology	Bluetooth V3.0
Frequency	2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Output power	+4dBm(max), 0dBm (AVE) power class 2
Maximum range	Line of sight approx. 10 meter
Handsfree profile (HFP)	Yes, V1.6
Serial port profile (SPP)	Yes, V1.2
Advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP)	Yes, V1.3
Audio Codec	SBC/AAC
Audio/Video remote control profile (AVRCP)	Yes, V1,5
Phonebook access profile (PBAP)	Yes, V 1.2

Navigation specifications

Receiver type	High sensitivity GPS receiver
Receiver frequency	1575.42 MHz (C/A code)
Acquisition time cold	< 29 sec
Update rate	1/sec continuous
Position accuracy	< 2.5 meters/typical
Velocity accuracy	0.1 meter/sec RMS
Positioning method	GPS
Antenna	External GPS antenna

Accessories

DC cord (Mitsumi to ISO)	23 cm
usb extension cable	2 pieces, 1 meter
GPS antenna	with 3.5 m cable
GPS Antenna Ground Plane Mount (Adhesive Metal Pad)	Yes
Handsfree Microphone	with 3 m cable

General Specifications

Operating voltage	14.4V (10.5 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption	15A
Dimensions (WxHxD)	178 x 100 x 147mm
Weight, inclu. sleeve & escutcheon	2.4 kg
Operation Temperature Range	-10°C ~ 60°C