Kenwood DNX7160

The growing demand of on the road hi tech gadgets has lead many automobile manufacturers to devise satellite navigation as an optional feature in many of their models. The in dash navigation system was pioneered by companies such as Alpine, Panasonic, Pioneer and Eclipse.

Though Kenwood came later on the scene, it quickly caught up with the completion and today offers units with far greater performance, flexibility and features. In early 2007, the double DIN In Dash navigation DNX7100 was tested out in the market which was a huge success. Kenwood continued the pursuit of supremacy resulting in, the Kenwood DNX7160.

It’s a remarkable product since it features virtually everything from DVD player to Advanced Garmin GPS and offers an ultimate interactive experience.

The In Dash navigation system alters between multimedia and navigation quite easily. A split screen option is available for map and music controls, viewable at the same time if desired. The 6.95" touch screen interface has large buttons enabling the user to focus on the road instead of the controls.

The color of front-panel buttons and display of the receiver can be adjusted to match up to the car's dash lighting. The DNX unit can receive weather information and display them on the screen. The touch screen also features reverse tilt mechanism that allows the top of the monitor to tilt forward and eliminate glare. The Kenwood DNX7160 navigation receiver has advanced Garmin navigation system which gives one after the other directions. The shortest route to required location can be found by free Navteq traffic service.

Lane Assist and Junction Guide assists in getting to the appropriate lane for upcoming junctions or interchanges. It also re-navigates to a new route if traffic up ahead is congested. The database features 6 million points of interest for maps of the United States and Canada. The Kenwood DNX7160 unit provides its users voice guidance of street names and upcoming turns. Whether it’s a trip to a new area or a drive around town, the DNX7160 helps the driver to find the way more quickly and efficiently.

The Kenwood DNX7160 In Dash navigation system also provides the facility of built-in Bluetooth technology. The collaboration of Kenwood with Parrot, leader in Bluetooth technology, enables hand-free cell phone operation, including a visor-mount microphone.

When a call is made to the compatible phone, the music mutes and caller ID is displayed on the screen. Just a tap of finger will enable the user to hear the caller over the vehicle's speakers. Any compatible Bluetooth device can be used to stream music.

Additional Features include: Dual Zone output, I pod Interface, Remote control, HD & Satellite Radio, eco Route, Variable Color Key Illumination, Animated 3D and 3 Skin GUI. It supports a vast number of digital media formats including DVD, DVD+R/+RW, CD-R/RW, USB, MP3 and many other files on disc, JPEGs, EQ with five band, digital signal processing, and other filters.