Kenwood KVT-512 7-Inch Wide Indash Monitor with USB/iPOD Direct Control/DVD Receiver

by Kenwood

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017G9CS2
• Item model number: KVT-512
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,146 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Review (December 3, 2008)
The KVT-512 is an advanced in-dash entertainment system with USB Direct Control for super fast access to your iPod audio and video files. Search and play content quickly with the easy-to-read touchscreen. Its Variable Illumination feature even lets you customize the touchscreen to match the interior of your car.

Advanced in-dash entertainment system with iPod/USB support. Click to enlarge.

Seamless connection with iPod video/audio.

Variable illumination palette of colors.

Bluetooth-ready: add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free phone operation or to listen to audio stored on Bluetooth devices.

Use the optional CA-C3AV cable with the front auxiliary A/V input too connect external devices like video game systems.

7-Inch Motorized Touchscreen with Variable Illumination
The KVT-512 puts intuitive control right at your fingertips with a powerful, easy-to-use graphical user interface.

Customize the unit's front panel illumination with the new variable illumination palette of colors--match your interior tones, dash lighting, or whatever tickles your fancy.

Enjoy Your Favorite Media
The KVT-512 lets you play your favorite CDs and DVDs, along with several digital audio and video formats.

The unit accepts DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD and CD-DA discs. It plays back AAC-LC, MP3 and WMA audio files; MPEG1 and MPEG2 video files; and can display JPG images. Throw your files on a disc or a USB device and you're all set to enjoy them in your vehicle.

You can also listen to the AM/FM radio. Use Auto Memory to automatically add stations with good reception to presets, or enter them manually. The DNX5120 also displays FM radio text when available, traffic information, and allows you to enter station names.

Seamless Connection with iPod Video/Audio
Connect an iPod using the optional KCA-iP300V cable to enable full video (for iPods with video capability) and/or audio control. You'll supply power to your iPod as well as charge it while you enjoy your music.

USB Direct Control
You can enjoy your favorite music, video or images from USB devices like flash drives or MP3 players. When connecting a USB device, playback starts automatically. When a battery-powered USB device like an MP3 player is connected to this unit, it also gets a charge, so it's ready to go with you when you exit the vehicle.

Input and Output
In addition to the iPod and USB support, you can use the KVT-512's auxiliary A/V input to connect external audio/video sources like video game systems.

The unit also features an A/V output for sending content to an additional screen in the vehicle.

For audio output, the DNX5120 has 2 sets of 2V RCA preamp outputs for system expansion (this in addition to the on-board 50W x 4 amplifier).

Navigation Ready
Add the KNA-G510 for a full GPS navigation package. Equipped with the latest Garmin navigation technology, the KNA-G510 includes advanced mapping of the U.S. and Canada and over 6 million points of interest right at your fingertips! The KNA-G510 is ready for XM Live Traffic feeds. Simply add the XM chip set tuner, subscribe to XM radio and receive constant traffic and weather conditions with continuous, real-time updates--24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

HD and SAT Radio Ready
The KVT-512 allows you to enjoy SIRIUS (requires CA-SR20V + Sirius SC-C1 Tuner) or XM (requires KCA-XM100V + XM Mini Tuner) radio in your vehicle. Enjoy a multitude of channels featuring music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound.

You can also add an HD Radio tuner. When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.

What's in the Box
Kenwood KVT-512, sleeve, trim ring, wiring harness, installation tools, installation manual, operation manual, warranty card.

Product Description

DVD/CD receiver with internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels) * motorized 7" touchscreen * plays DVD, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3/WMA/AAC files on disc * compatible with Kenwood iPod adapter, Bluetooth adapter, HD Radio tuner, and navigation module *

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny..., January 19, 2009

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Se Lee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kenwood KVT-512 7-Inch Wide Indash Monitor with USB/iPOD Direct Control/DVD Receiver (Electronics)

I got the kvt-512 along with the kna-510 installed in my 06 TSX. So far, all is good and no real complaint. The unit is loaded with features and options so what you can do with it is limitless. I have this unit connect through my factory head unit but the sound is still pretty good. The dvd is nice and clear and the navi works great. The touch screen is very responsive as well. I really like the fact that it plays mp3s off of a dvd. It is also convenient that it comes with a usb port to play mp3s off of. You can buy a ipod adaptor but why when you can get a cheap usb drive to play your music out of. I have it connected to a 8 gig thumb drive(bought for like $15) that I perminantly keep on there since it is plenty to hold all of my music.
You have to touch the screen on a unmarked location to activate the menu control options which is something I need to get used to. So far...I am definitely enjoying my new toy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 5, 2010

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Lili - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kenwood KVT-512 7-Inch Wide Indash Monitor with USB/iPOD Direct Control/DVD Receiver (Electronics)

The quality of the image its really good. When its closed nobody theinks that have a monitor, its really easy to use and I change my car but i keep the radio.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Product for the price, March 21, 2009

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Justin Mead - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kenwood KVT-512 7-Inch Wide Indash Monitor with USB/iPOD Direct Control/DVD Receiver (Electronics)

Works great just a little slow to read the iPod especially after adding new data to the iPod.