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Kenwood DDX470

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DVD receivers: They're not just for movies

DVD receivers add a new level of entertainment to your vehicle. You can watch a movie on the screen when you're parked on a Saturday night, or play a DVD through your rear seat video setup on the road. Touchscreen receivers allow you to breeze through menus with the tip of your finger. Most DVD receivers feature a USB input for audio from your iPod, and the ability to add an adapter that allows video to display on the screen. Some receivers even offer connections for a center speaker and a subwoofer, so you can build a full-fledged theater in your car, just like at home.

Our take on the Kenwood DDX470

by Ken Nail

Well-equipped for your digital lifestyle

Kenwood's DDX470 raises the bar for in-dash DVD receivers, offering compatibility with many iPhone® apps, comprehensive iPod® controls, and built-in Bluetooth®. Its bright 6.1" touchscreen and simple menu interface make it easy to use, so you can spend your time enjoying its many features and less time reading the manual.

Easy Bluetooth pairing with your iPhone

The DDX470 features Apple Auto Pairing — when you connect your iPhone to the receiver's USB port, the DDX470 automatically recognizes the phone and sends a pairing request to it. You simply press a button on the DDX470's touchscreen and your iPhone is paired. You can pair any other mobile device to this Kenwood through the Bluetooth connection, and enjoy hands-free phone calls and audio streaming of your music.

App control

The DDX470 offers fingertip control over your Pandora® Internet radio stations when your smartphone's connected, while  Kenwood's iPhone App Mode lets you stream video content from sources like Netflix and YouTube when your car's parked. Another big plus — if you've got Garmin's impressive Street Pilot app loaded, you can display maps and directions on the receiver's screen, so you can stay on course during your travels.

Play your music and videos

When your iPod's connected, you can view album art and browse through your playlists with a few swipes of your finger. Of course, the DDX470 plays all your CDs, DVDs, and recordable discs, plus you can plug a thumb drive loaded with hours of music into the receiver's USB input. This Kenwood also gives you a rear input for your A/V sources. And if you think that radio has "jumped the shark," add a SiriusXM tuner to this Kenwood and find out how entertaining satellite radio can be.

You can watch your favorite DVDs or iPod video on the built-in screen whenever you're parked. But if you're traveling, you can entertain your back seat passengers while you drive — just set them up with an external screen and wireless headphones and they can watch video content while you drive.

Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?

In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Kenwood stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and this Kenwood, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls.

Note: Bluetooth compatibility with this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility.

Highlights:

    General features:
    • DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
    • built-in internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
    • 6.1" touchscreen with variable color button illumination
    • built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
    • Pandora control with iPhone, Android, and Blackberry
    • iPhone App Mode with limited control of apps like Netflix and YouTube
    • display function for Garmin "Streetpilot" navigation app for iPhone
    • fits double-DIN dash openings
    Audio/video features:
    • plays CDs, DVDs, and USB memory devices (see Hands-on Research for full capabilities)
    • 3-band parametric equalizer with 8 preset tone curves
    • high- and low-pass filters
    • subwoofer controls
    • speaker type setting
    Expandability:
    • iPod control: Kenwood cable required for full access to audio/video content
    • works with SiriusXM tuner (not included)
    • inputs: rear USB input, dual rear A/V inputs, rear-view camera input
    • outputs: A/V output, 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, subwoofer)
    Other information:
     

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    Features and Specs

    Features and Specs
    General
    CEA-2006 Compliant
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    No
    RMS Power Output
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    22 watts
    Peak Power Output
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    50 watts
    RMS Power Bandwidth
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    20-20kHz
    Preamp Outputs
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    6-channel
    Preamp Voltage
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    4 volts
    Subwoofer Preamp Outputs
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    Yes
    Monitor Size (diagonal)
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    6 1/8
    Key Button Color
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    Variable
    EQ Bands
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    3
    Wireless Remote
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    Optional
    Steering Wheel Control Compatible
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    Adapter required
    Parts Warranty
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    1 Year
    Labor Warranty
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    1 Year
    Expandability
    Auxiliary Inputs
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    3.5mm AV (rear)
    USB Input
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    Rear
    Memory Card Slot
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    USB memory
    Bluetooth Compatible
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    Included
    Satellite Radio Ready
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    SiriusXM
    HD Radio
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    No
    Navigation
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    Tuner
    FM Sensitivity
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    9.3 dBf
    European Tuning
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    Radio Data System (RDS)
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    What's in the box?

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    • Double-DIN DVD receiver with built-in 6.1" monitor (10A fuse installed in chassis)
    • Sleeve (attached)
    • Trim ring
    • Wiring harness
    • 6.5' Parking brake wire (light green)
    • KS-UBT1 USB Bluetooth adapter (pre-installed)
    • Microphone with integrated bracket (attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector)
    • 2 Radio removal tools
    • 6 Pan-head ISO-mount screws
    • 6 Flat-head ISO-mount screws
    • Instruction Manual (English)
    • Instruction Manual (Spanish)
    • Instruction Manual (French)
    • Warranty card

    Our Product Research Team

    At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices.

    Touchscreen Display
    Built-in Bluetooth
    Disc & USB Playback
    iPod/iPhone Integration
    AM/FM+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio
    Audio Section
    AV Connections
    Remote Control

    Touchscreen Display

    6.1" Touchscreen Display: The Kenwood DDX470 features a fixed 6.1" wide, 16:9 touchscreen display with a TFT active matrix system. The screen has a resolution of 800 (H) x 480 (V) x RGB with 1,152,000 total pixels. This unit has touchscreen controls with interactive video graphics, making menu navigation easy.

    • Aspect Ratio: You can change the aspect ratio for video playback. You can select from Full (16:9), Just (4:3 LB), or Normal (4:3), or Auto (automatically selects to match incoming video signal)
    • Picture Adjustment: You can adjust the unit's display brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness, and black level to suit your viewing needs during video playback.
    • Custom Background Images: You can download a still image (800 x 600) for use as the unit's background from a connected USB thumbdrive.
    • Customized Top Menu: You can select and arrange which sources and icons display on the unit's Top Menu screen for easier, quicker access.

    Multi-Language Display: For your convenience, this unit is equipped with a multiple language display. You can select the language which is best suited to your first language - English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified/traditional), Thai, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, or Greece. For connected external monitors; only English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, and Portuguese are available.

    Parking Brake Detection: To prevent the display of video while the vehicle is in motion, the light green wire (attached to rear-chassis) must be connected to the vehicle's parking brake detection circuit. You cannot view video unless your vehicle's parking brake is engaged. If you attempt to view video without the parking brake engaged, the unit's LCD touchscreen will simply display a blue screen and "Parking Off". While your vehicle is in motion (parking brake off), you can still view all of the head unit's menu screens/settings, source information, metadata, and album artwork.

    Front-Panel Controls w/ Variable Color Illumination: In addition to the touchscreen controls, the unit includes frequently used buttons and a rotary-dial along the left edge of the screen. You can adjust the head unit's button illumination from the following preset colors - Blue, Purple, Sky Blue, Yellow, Green, Amber, Red, Pink, White or Scan (Scans through all preset colors). You can also select a custom "User" color that is adjusted between Red, Green, and Blue (values range: 0-31). The Eject and Kenwood logo remain red, regardless of variable color illumination setting.

    Dimmer: The dimmer function will dim this unit's display and button illumination automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned On when you connect orange/white Illumination wire of this player's harness. You can also manually dim the unit's display and button illumination.

    Security Indicator: The Security Indicator feature helps to protect the Kenwood DDX470 against theft. Turning this function "On" allows the security indicator light (red) on the front-panel of the head unit to flash when your vehicle's ignition is off.

    2-DIN Chassis: The DDX470 has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as Double DIN or size DD), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets, or Euro-mounted using the supplied mounting sleeve. As always, please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to verify fit with your vehicle.

    Built-in Bluetooth

    USB Bluetooth Adapter: The Kenwood DDX470 comes supplied with a USB Bluetooth Adapter (KS-UBT1) which is pre-installed into the head unit's rear-panel USB input (labeled Bluetooth only), making the DDX470 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR certified. The USB Bluetooth Adapter (KS-UBT1) must remain plugged into the rear-panel USB port. The DDX470 supports Bluetooth hands-free communication and wireless audio streaming.

    Bluetooth Technology: The Kenwood DDX470 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (2.1+EDR) allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:

    • Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.5 (Hands Free Profile), OPP 1.1 (Object Push Profile), PBAB 1.0 (Phone Book Access Profile).
    • Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.3 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
    Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Kenwood DDX470. Visit Kenwood's Support Site for a complete list of compatible Bluetooth enabled phones

    SPP (Secure Simple Pairing): With Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the Kenwood DDX470 without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings. When a registered Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units. You can register up to five Bluetooth-enabled devices with the Kenwood head unit (only one paired phone can be used at a time).

    Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication: The head unit supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The touchscreen controls of the DDX470 can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call. The unit also includes an external microphone (featuring adjustable gain), so you can carry on your side of the conversation while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers (All or Front only). During a conversation, you can switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode.

    • Answering a Call: When a call comes in, a ring-tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker and the caller's name or phone number will be displayed. You can answer the call from the head unit's touchscreen, or setup the head unit to automatically answer the incoming call immediately in 5 seconds.
    • Dialing a Number: Using the DDX470, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways:
      • Entering a Phone Number: Allows you to directly dial a phone number up to 32 digits from the head unit's touchscreen.
      • Speed (Preset) Dialing: Allows you to register up to 6 phone numbers for quick dialing. The preset numbers can be accessed from the head unit's touchscreen.
      • Phone Book: You can dial by using the downloaded phone book. You can download phone book data from your cell phone to the DDX470. Up to 5,000 numbers can be stored for each registered cell phone. Each number can be up to 32 digits long and each name can be up to 50 characters long. You can search the phone book in alphabetical order.
      • Call History: The Call History is a list of calls that have originated from and were received by this unit that you can dial. You can select Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed calls (up to 50 each).
      • Voice Dialing: If your mobile phone supports voice recognition, then you can dial out by voice command. Simply speak into the included microphone.
    Note: This unit allows you to answer a call or dial out using any option without engaging the parking brake.

    External Microphone: The Kenwood DDX470 includes an external microphone to carry on your side of your phone conversation and voice command dialing. The external wired microphone offers improved audio quality versus an integrated microphone, so you can be heard easier over noisy traffic and road noise. You can adjust the volume level and noise cancellation of the microphone without affecting the other sources. The external microphone features an attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle 3.5mm connector which plugs into the mic input on the rear-panel of the head unit. The microphone offers an integrated mounting bracket which can be clipped to your vehicle's sun-visor or taped to your dash. The external microphone measures 0.525" (diameter) x 1.505" (depth).

    Note: This unit does not offer an integrated front-panel microphone.

    SMS: If your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone is compatible with SMS (Short Message Service), the Kenwood head unit will notify you when a message has been received. You must then use your phone to check the message. You cannot read, edit, or send a message through this unit.

    Wireless Audio Streaming (w/ Metadata Display): The Kenwood DDX470 also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The DDX470 will be able to control basic playback functions of your Bluetooth device's stored music; such as Play/Pause, Skip Next/Previous, Fast Forward/Rewind and Random/Repeat. The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name and Song/Album title. The DDX470 also supports audio streaming of music apps downloaded on your smartphone with metadata display and limited control. Advanced music control of your music apps will still need be done via your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume.

    Siri Digital Assistant Control: When paired and connected with an iPhone 4S/5 via Bluetooth (not USB), the Kenwood DDX470 has the ability to access Siri through its front-panel controls and external microphone. Simply press-and-hold down on the head unit's "VOICE/TEL" button to engage Siri and use the included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will heard through your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the DDX470 and its microphone. The head unit's LCD touchscreen will only display hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information (all other functions of Siri are only audible through the Kenwood DDX470; visual data will still need to be viewed from your iPhone device).

    Note: You can ask Siri to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone 4S/5. The head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions.

    Disc & USB Playback

    Compatible Discs: The unit has a front-loading disc-slot to make loading your disc easier because there is no panel to slide or fold-down. The Kenwood DDX470 supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R/RW, DTS-CD, and VCD discs. The unit supports MPEG-1/MPEG-2 video & JPEG files recorded on to CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs. It also supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV music files loaded onto a CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or DVD+R/RW disc.

    USB Port: The Kenwood DDX470 features a rear-panel Full-Speed 2.0 USB type-A port (attached to the unit's rear-chassis by a 38" cable) for connection and control of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as your Android smartphone, portable digital audio player, or USB thumbdrive. The USB port enables playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV audio files; as well as JPEG still-picture files stored on a compatible USB memory device. The DDX470 also supports video playback of MPEG1/MPEG2 video files from a connected portable USB MSC device. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the DVD receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.

    File Compatibility: The Kenwood DDX470 supports the following types of audio, video, and photo files recorded onto a disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device.

    Media Type Disc (CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) USB
    File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long File Name FAT 16/32
    Playable File Types Audio MP3: bit rate of 8-320kbps w/ sampling rates of 8-48kHz
    WMA: bit rate of 5-320kbps w/ sampling rates of 8-48kHz
    AAC:
    bit rate of 16-320kbps w/ sampling rates of 32-48kHz
    WAV: bit rate of 16-bit w/ sampling rate of 44.1kHz
    Video MPEG-1: 352x240 to 720x480 or 352x280 to720x576 (4.0Mbps)
    MPEG-2: 352x240 to 720x480 or 352x280 to 720x576 (4.0Mbps)
    Photo JPEG: 32x32 to 8192x7680 pixels
    Maximum # of Folders/Files 250 folders/5,000 files (999 files per folder)
    Tags MP3 ID3-tags (ver. 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA-tags, AAC-tags, and WAV-tags

    Dolby Digital/DTS: The DDX470 supports playback of Dolby Digital and DTS 2.0 DVD discs and will convert multi-channel Dolby Digital sources to 2-channel.

    Folder/Track List: The Folder/Track List allows you to search folders and audio/video/picture files stored on a disc.

    Playback Screen: During DVD playback, you can control certain operations simply by touching an area of the screen. The touchscreen has 4 functions areas. You can touch the left of the screen to start the current chapter over, or the right of the screen to skip to the next chapter. Pressing the top center of the screen activates the DVD disc menu control buttons, while pressing the bottom center activates the source control screen.

    Zoom: The DDX470 features a 3 level zoom when playing back video and still images.

    Parental Control: Parental Control allows you to restrict DVD playback according to a predetermined level. You can select a parental control rating from 0-8, which is protected by a 4-digit password.

    Auto Reload: The DVD player will automatically reinsert the disc if it's ejected, but not removed for 20 seconds or more.

    Firmware Updates (via USB): The unit's operating system is updateable via free downloadable software from Kenwood's support site. Firmware downloads assist in maintaining system performance when using external devices and emerging technologies. Firmware/software updates can be downloaded onto a USB thumbdrive from your computer and then inserted into the head unit's USB port and uploaded. The tested unit contained firmware version G11.03.00. Go to Kenwood's Support Site for the latest firmware/software updates.

    iPod/iPhone Integration

    iPod/iPhone Connectivity: The Kenwood DDX470 supports audio/video playback from select Apple iPods and iPhones.

    • Audio/Video Playback: The Kenwood DDX470's rear-panel USB (type-A) port and rear-panel 3.5mm A/V AUX input allow you to connect select Apple iPod/iPhones using the Kenwood KCA-IP202 iPod cable (113IP202, sold separately). The unit's USB port handles the control, metadata display, and charging of your iPod/iPhone. You can navigate through your music and video files using the head unit's touchscreen controls and view song and movie info on its display, while your iPod/iPhone charges. The 3.5mm AV input handles audio and video transfer from your iPod/iPhone to the Kenwood DDX470. By using the Auxiliary input, the music travels to the receiver as an analog signal, so you can even play the Digital-Rights-Protected files you've stored on your iPod/iPhone. The unit's rear-panel AV input must be set to "iPod" in order to playback audio/video from your connected iPod/iPhone. Video can only be displayed while the vehicle is in park.
    • Audio Only Playback: If you only want to playback audio from your iPod or iPhone, you can simply connect it to the DDX470's USB port using either the USB/iPod dock cable that came with your iPod/iPhone or Kenwood's iPod Direct Connect Cable (113KCIP102, sold separately). This 1-wire USB connection bypasses the iPod/iPhone's DAC and sound quality is maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal-to-Noise ratio up to 99dB. The unit's rear-panel AV input must be set to "AV-IN2" in order to use the 1-wire USB connection. You will not be able to play Digital-Rights-Protected files.
    Note: If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. These Apple devices only support audio playback (no video output).

    iPod Control: You can choose to control your connected iPod/iPhone from the head unit, from the iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen, or from select apps streamed to your iPhone.

    • Head Unit Control Mode: The Kenwood head unit allows you to navigate your iPod's music library by Playlist, Artists, Album, Genre, Composer, Song, Podcast, or Audiobook. Your iPod's video library can be searched by Video Playlist, Movie, Music Video, TV Show, Video Podcast, Rented Movie, or iTunesU. You can then search each of these categories using the head unit's touchscreen slider function. The head unit also supports Repeat (track) & Random (album) playback functions of your connected iPod/iPhone.
    • iPod/App Control Mode: The iPod/App control mode allows you to control stored audio/video content from your connected iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. This is very useful for the person riding in your passenger seat. The iPod/App mode also lets you listen to your favorite music apps, such as iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Last.fm, Rhapsody, & Slacker streamed to your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Kenwood head unit and your vehicle's speakers. You can even watch video on the Kenwood DVD receiver's touchscreen from streaming movie apps, such as Netflix & YouTube, downloaded on your iPhone 4/4S (iOS 4.0+), via the Kenwood KCA-IP202 iPod cable (sold separately). The App Mode's video functions can only be accessed when the vehicle is in park and the hand-brake is fully engaged. Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode and App Mode will provide only limited (basic), if any, control over the app. Available controls may include - Play/Pause & Skip Previous/Next.
    Note: Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet.

    iPod/iPhone Display: The Kenwood DDX470 will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your iPod or iPhone from the Kenwood multimedia head unit. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label. The unit will also display Album Art. If you choose to operate your connected iPod/iPhone in iPod/App Control Mode, the DDX470 will not display your iPod/iPhone's music information (the head unit will instead display 'iPhone App and iPod Control Mode + Parking Off').

    iPod Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it.

    Garmin App: In addition, the optional KCA-IP202 iPod cable allows you to view navigation maps and get audible/visual directions on the DDX470's touchscreen, when the Garmin StreetPilot Onboard USA app ($49.99), and the Vehicle Display Integration in-app option ($49.99) are both downloaded to your connected iPhone (4/4S) or iPad (1/2/3); running iOS 5.1 or later. The Garmin StreetPilot Onboard USA app contains NAVTEQ map data for the United States (lower 49 states); with over a million POIs, turn-by turn directions, lane assist with junction view, traffic updates, and speed limit alerts. Because the map data is downloaded onto your iPhone and does not live on the network, wireless coverage is not required to navigate. Once you have selected your destination on your connected iPhone, your map route will be visible on the DDX470's touchscreen (even with parking brake disengaged) and turn-by-turn directions can be heard through your car stereo speakers. You will continue to use your iPhone's touchscreen to control the Garmin StreetPilot USA app. The screen of your iPhone and the screen of the Kenwood DDX470 may not be identical.

    Note: A Garmin StreetPilot Onboard app with North American maps (US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USVI, and more) is also available for $59.99.

    iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood DDX470 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 2/6/2013):

    iPod/iPhone Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Specific Apps Bluetooth Charge
    Audio Video Head Unit iPod/App Song/Artist Text Track Info Album Art Pandora App Garmin App Phone Audio Siri
    iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N Y
    3G 4.2.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
    3GS 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
    4 6.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
    4S 6.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
    5* 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y
    touch 1st 2.2.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    2nd 4.2.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y N Y
    3rd 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y N Y
    4th 6.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y N Y
    5th* 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y
    nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    3rd 1.1.3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    4th 1.0.4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    5th 1.0.2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    7th* 1.02 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y N Y
    classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    120GB 2.0.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    160GB 2.0.4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    video 5th 1.3 Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N N N N Y
    iPad 1 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N
    2 6.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N
    3 6.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N
    4* 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y N
    mini* 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y N
    Note:

    • *If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. These Apple devices only support audio playback (no video output).
    • Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.

    AM/FM+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio

    RDS AM/FM Tuner: The Kenwood DDX470 features a built-in AM/FM tuner. The unit's tuner features RDS (Radio Data System). RDS is a service used by some radio stations to transmit data outside of normal radio broadcast signals. When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the program service name which appears in the display after the frequency. RDS features an emergency transmission function which interrupts regular programming to broadcast an emergency announcement (such as a tornado or severe storm). There is also a switchable Traffic Information function, which will automatically tune a traffic bulletin when it is broadcast, even when you're not listening to the radio.

    • Seek Modes: You can choose one of three tuning modes: Auto 1 (seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes the selected band's preset stations only with each button press), or Manual.
    • Presets: Not only does the multimedia receiver's tuner allow you manually enter your desired presets you can choose to have the unit automatically put stations with good reception in the memory banks automatically; this is a handy feature when traveling. You can store up to 18 FM stations and 6 AM stations as presets.
    • Mono Mode: This feature reduces the noise (static) when a stereo broadcast is received as monaural (for FM band only).

    Pandora Internet Radio: Pandora is the leading Internet Radio music service in the United States, giving people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations. The Kenwood DDX470 DVD receiver lets you playback and control the Pandora Internet Radio music service that is being streamed to your Apple iPhone, Android smartphone, or Blackberry device. Your iPhone, Android, or Blackberry smartphone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. In addition, you will need an active Pandora music service account.

    • Connection Type: The Kenwood DDX470 provides Pandora App access via a USB-connected iPhone or Bluetooth-enabled Android/Blackberry smartphone.
      • Pandora App for iPhone: The Kenwood DDX470 provides complete access to your Pandora account using your iPhone, via the head unit's rear-panel USB port. To access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone (iOS3 or later) with the latest version of the Pandora App from Apple's iTunes App Store.
      • Pandora App for Android/Blackberry: The Kenwood DDX470 lets you playback and control Pandora Internet Radio streamed from your Android or Blackberry smartphone, via Bluetooth (no hard-wired connection required). To access Pandora from the Kenwood head unit, your Bluetooth-enabled Android or Blackberry smartphone must have the latest version of the Pandora App from the Google Play App Store or BlackBerry App World. Your Android or Blackberry smartphone must support A2DP, AVRCP, and SPP Bluetooth profiles.
    • Station Control: The Kenwood DDX470 will provide control over the Pandora music service streamed to your USB-connected iPhone or Bluetooth-enabled Android/Blackberry smartphone.
      • Station/Genre List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z). You can also select from Pandora's Genre Stations.
      • Create New Station: New stations can be created based on the current songs or artists playing on Pandora.
      • Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed.
      • Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences.
      • Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account.
    • Information Display: The Kenwood DDX470 will display Artist, Album, & Song information provided by the Pandora app on your iPhone or Android/Blackberry smartphone.
    Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone or Android/Blackberry smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and only available in the United States.

    SiriusXM Ready: The Kenwood DDX470 comes ready for SiriusXM programming with access to XM and Sirius Satellite Radio stations. Thanks to its proprietary SiriusXM Connect port, you can add the optional SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner and receive more than 150 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM All Access" package (subscription required). Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options and channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include:

    • Channel list displays a list of all available channels
    • Category Search searches for channels in a certain category
    • Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title can be viewed on the head unit's LCD
    • Up to 24 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets
    • Supports the SiriusXM Instant Replay function, so you can pause, rewind, and replay up to 30 minutes of live content
    • Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked
    Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan.

    Audio Section

    24 Bit D/A Converter: The Kenwood DDX470 utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality.

    MOSFET Amplifier: The Kenwood DDX470 is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the DDX470 are as follows:

    • Full Bandwidth Power: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD)
    • Maximum Output Power: 50 watts x 4 channels

    6ch/4V Preamp Outputs: The DDX470 features front, rear and subwoofer 4.0-volt preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs are balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs are fixed to the rear chassis of the head unit.

    Front & Rear High-Pass Filter: The DDX470 features an independent High-Pass Crossover for the front & rear channels when your front & rear speakers are connected by the unit's speaker-outputs or preamp-outputs. You can adjust the high-pass crossover from 'Through' (off), 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, or 220 Hz. The "Through" selection is a full-range setting. This feature is very helpful when you have smaller-type speakers in the front and larger-type speakers installed in the rear of the vehicle.

    Subwoofer Controls: The Kenwood DDX470 offers the following subwoofer controls, when you have the unit's subwoofer preamp output activated.

    • Low Pass Filter: The receiver features a built-in Low Pass Filter control for the preamp-output, when the output is set to Subwoofer. You can select from 50, 60, 80, Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, or 'Through' (off).
    • Subwoofer Phase: You can adjust the phase of the subwoofer output between 180-degrees (Reverse) or 0-degrees (Normal).
    • Subwoofer Level: Once the Subwoofer preamp output is activated, you can independently control the subwoofer preamp output level (-50 to +10) from the DVD receiver.

    Speaker Type Setting: This feature tailors the DDX470 according to the type of front speakers in your vehicle. You may select Standard (for speakers with a general diameter), Narrow (for speakers with a small diameter), Middle (for speakers with a medium diameter), or Wide (for speakers with a large diameter).

    Preset EQ: Eight EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music. Each preset has its own level settings for bass (100Hz), midrange (1kHz), and treble (12.5kHz). You can choose from the following preset EQ curves - Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Natural, Flat, and User.

    EQ Pro: The DDX470 features independent Bass, Treble, and Midrange control when the Preset EQ is in User mode. EQ Pro allows you to adjust the following settings for the Bass, Treble and Mid frequency levels.

    EQ Pro
    Center Frequency Q-Factor Bass Extension Level
    Bass 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120, or 150 Hz 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, or 2.00 On/Off -8 to +8
    Midrange 0.5k, 1.0k, 1.5k, or 2.0k Hz 1.00 or 2.00 N/A
    Treble 10.0k, 12.5k, 15.0k, or 17.5k Hz N/A N/A
    Note: You can store bass, middle and treble tone settings for each source (Disc, Tuner, AV, USB, iPod, Bluetooth, and Pandora).

    Loudness: This function enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes.

    Volume Offset: The level of each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range from -8 to +6.

    Dynamic Range: The dynamic range can be adjusted by selecting either Normal, Wide or Dialog. Dialog makes the total sound volume become larger as compared with Wide and Normal, allowing you to listen to the movie's dialogue more clearly. This is effective only on Dolby Digital software.

    Key Beep: The in-dash multimedia head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.

    AV Connection

    Dual A/V Inputs: The Kenwood DDX470 DVD receiver is fitted with two audio/video inputs. The unit features a rear-panel 3.5mm audio/video input for connecting an external game console or portable MP3 player. This input also serves as the A/V input for your USB-connected iPod (using proprietary Kenwood cable). The head unit also features a composite video/stereo audio RCA input on the rear-panel for connecting an external A/V source, such as a Blu-ray player or mobile ATSC tuner.

    Camera Input: The unit features a composite video input for connecting an optional rear view camera, such as the Kenwood CMOS-210 (113CMOS210, sold separately). The video from this connection can be set to display when switched to this input, or display the rear view camera video automatically when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse gear. The purple/white wire (attached to the rear chassis) must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching. Automatic video switching takes approximately 1.5 seconds. Audio from your music source will continue playing, while the back-up camera is displayed.

    A/V Output: The unit features a composite video jack and 3.5mm audio jack to output A/V signals to an optional monitor and headphone system in the rear of your vehicle. You can select between a 16:9, 4:3 LB, or 4:3 PS Aspect Ratio for the unit's video output to match your connected monitor. The audio/video source which you can output to a separate monitor and headphone system depends on the current source that is being played back on the Kenwood DVD receiver.

    DVD Receiver Source A/V Output Source
    DVD DVD, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off
    Tuner/SiriusXM (optional tuner required) DVD, USB, iPod, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off
    USB USB, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off
    iPod iPod, AV-IN1, or Off
    Pandora AV-IN1, or Off
    Bluetooth Audio DVD, USB, iPod, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off
    AV-IN1/AV-IN2 DVD, USB, iPod, AV-IN1, AV-IN2, or Off

    Note: The volume of the A/V output will be controlled by your rear entertainment system.

    Remote Control

    Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within the included wiring harness that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.

    Optional Remote Control: The optional Kenwood KNA-RCDV331 IR wireless remote control (113RCDV331, sold separately) unit is designed to operate this Kenwood multimedia head unit. The wireless remote controller operates off of two supplied "AAA" batteries. The remote operates off of IR transmission so the KNA-RCDV331 must be pointed at the front-panel of the Kenwood head unit within direct line of sight.

     

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    4 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX470

    Written By Dennis J, Plainfield illinois on Tuesday, June 18, 2013
     
    Its a great Radio . it is perfect in many ways. the only draw backs are the radio really needs to come with the remote. the screen is very sensative and when ever I went to the volume , the video would start at the beginning. and second there are no display customizing. you are stuck with kenwoods screen but those are just minor gripes. overall I would buy again
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    4 out of 5

    Awesome Unit

    Written By Nick H., WV on Sunday, June 16, 2013
    Installed in a 2011 Nissan Xterra
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    It connected to my I Phone and my kid's I Pods with no problems. The screen has a clear picture on DVD mode. Touch screen works well.
    Pros:
    Excellent price for all the features that come with this radio.
    Cons:
    Wish it was more stylish.
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    4 out of 5

    Satisfied

    Written By Anonymous, Belleville, Illinois on Saturday, June 15, 2013
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    It does what it says it does. I wich there was a way to change the display while music is playing. Kinda BLAH! Other than that it is a great unit.
    Pros:
    Compatible with my iPhone 5
    Cons:
    Can not play video from iPhone 5 Display can't change
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    4 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX470

    Written By Dan, Yakima Wa on Saturday, June 15, 2013
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    Purchased and installed myself. I had some issues installing because of the type of car I own. Customer service very helpful every time I called. Great unit easy to use and has everything I need and then some! Awesome value!!
    Pros:
    Many features, good sound and quality. Very user friendly and works great with my phone.
    Cons:
    Display is sometimes hard to read during the day.
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    5 out of 5

    Mustang upgrade

    Written By PJ, Liberty Corner, NJ on Tuesday, June 11, 2013
    Installed in a 2006 Ford Mustang
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    Bought this radio for an upgrade to the stock Shaker 500 system in a 2006 mustang. Went in very easy and is easy to work. The supplied parts and kit all worked well and it took only a few hours to do whole install. Waiting for subs to come in from Shelby so with the new radio and stock subs, you can tell how bad the stock really is.
    Pros:
    Ease of use and pretty good value.
    Cons:
    USB iPod cable does not work with a normal apple cable so you need to buy the accessory. I am just going to use the Bluetooth streaming. Directions could be better with radio or supplied for the brake line connector.
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    5 out of 5

    Great product

    Written By Derek, Corbin, Ky on Tuesday, June 11, 2013
    Installed in a 2006 Pontiac G6
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    Great high quality product, as expected from a Kenwood Head Unit. Does everything the description says it will. Navigation is incredibly simple considering how many features it has. Hands free calling works great and the included microphone doesnt sound bad. Screen is clear and crisp and the touch features are very responsive for a head unit. Built in crossovers work great and enough 4v preouts to do whatever I want. The ad only shows that an iPhone can be used for anything other than pandora and hands free. However, I have been able to use my android through bluetooth and the head unit will take over any music apps and the sounds of many other apps. I can even like songs on my pandora through bluetooth. On top of this is can be set up so that you dont even have to take the phone out of your pocket to connect to the stereo through bluetooth.
    Pros:
    Clear sound. Nice screen. Hand free. Bluetooth. 4v preouts.
    Cons:
    The only con I can think of is that on occasion the stereo fails to recognize pandora on my phone. pandora still works in the standard bluetooth mode but i cant change stations or like through the stereo. It may be something about how i have it set up or my phone but i have heard other people having this same problem. It doesnt do this often.
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    5 out of 5

    nice radio

    Written By Nicmo, East Bay, California on Thursday, June 06, 2013
     
    After a month so far so good. Put in 2002 Tacoma XCab and using stock speakers for now. Sounds better than stock radio but I thought it would have been a little better than what it is. Wasn't looking for to much an upgrade but hoping for a little more bass. I don't know if changing the speakers will help much or do I need to add an amp as well. Bluetooth works great with iPhones 4s and 5, dvd looks good, Pandora works, and there is no problem with callers understanding me or me understanding callers, Like the volume knob over other brands push button volume control. Next is a backup camera
    Pros:
    everything works as advertised, good for price
    Cons:
    no video from iPhone 5 but not a big deal to me, being able to angle the screen would have been nice, also a little more volume
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    5 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX-470 Review

    Written By Justin, Brookville, PA on Monday, June 03, 2013
    Installed in a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    I recently purchased a Kenwood DDX-470. With the help of a Crutchfield Advisor, he helped me to choose the best receiver for my vehicle and my needs. I received the package in the mail very quickly after the purchase was made. I installed this in a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee with factory navigation. Installation was a little time consuming, and I did experience a few problems with wiring. With the help of Crutchfield's Tech Support, I was able to get the problem figured out. Their help saved me a lot of headaches.

    I like a lot of the features that this device has. I like being able to hook up my iPhone4 with the cable provided. Pandora radio works very well. I also like having hands-free telephone capabilities. The menus are very easy to navigate through and there is little delay when choosing icons. I still have to adjust some of the equalizer settings, but it sounds pretty good at this point.
    Pros:
    Lots of features, hands-free Bluetooth capability, Pandora, iPod/iPhone connectivity.
    Cons:
    Wiring can be somewhat difficult for beginners.
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    4 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX470

    Written By Chris K., Garden City, KS on Sunday, June 02, 2013
    Installed in a 2007 Dodge Nitro
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    The Kenwood DDX470 is a great middle level DVD player. I have an iPhone 5. Kenwood customer service helped me change the settings so I could use the iPhone 5 lightning cable. Pandora and the iPod function works great now! The Bluetooth connections very quickly and works very well. DVDs look good and played without problem. I have this matched with a Rockford 400x1 amp and a Rockford 10" T1 power series sub. The Kenwood has great features for the sub allowing more control over the sound. The Kenwood only plays analog video and the iPhone 5 is digital so my only wish is that I could get video from the iPhone to the Kenwood.
    Pros:
    Easy to use, excellent looking screen, Bluetooth works flawlessly, iPod and pandora works great with iPhone 5, DVDs look very good, good controls for subs.
    Cons:
    Only plays analog video, means no video with iPhone 5.
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    3 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX470

    Written By Anonymous, Palm Coast, FL on Thursday, May 30, 2013
    Installed in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler
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    Could not get Bluetooth to work correctly
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    5 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX470

    Written By Larry T, Marion ohio on Saturday, May 25, 2013
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    great stereo easy to use with lots of cool features
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    5 out of 5

    Great System

    Written By Casey, honolulu hi on Saturday, May 25, 2013
    Installed in a 2004 Hummer H2
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    This system was easy to install especially with the GMOS 100 that they sent with it. The support team was very helpful and the product.went in easy.
    Pros:
    Great for the value, everything works well.
    Cons:
    Slow refresh rate.
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    4 out of 5

    Close but short of expectations

    Written By JB, Tuscaloosa, AL on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    Installed in a 2006 Ford F-150
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    The DDX 470 was primarily purchased for the Bluetooth features in both hands free calling and iPhone music. The unit performs well on both fronts but is limited in some respects when using an Iphone5. The iPhone5 and the DDX470 do not work together for the call waiting functions. The Kenwood operating manual doesn't even mention call waiting so it may be a shortcoming of the Head unit regardless of the phone used. Also, according to Kenwood, e iPhone 5 can only send video in HDMI and currently none of Kenwoods receivers (including the DDX470) are capable of accepting a high definition signal. As a result there is no possible way to get video from an IPhone 5 to this unit. Unfortunately this means the Google Street Map application also will not work with the iphone5/DDX470 unit (video - the audio turn by turn does work through the unit and car speakers). Overall a very good unit but a bit behind the folks at Apple.
    Pros:
    Bluetooth hands free calling works very well with clear reception. iPod (with cable) and iPod w/blue tooth works well.
    Cons:
    Lack of compatibility of video functions using iphone5. No call waiting feature.
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    5 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX47 is tops

    Written By JoeQ, Forked River, NJ on Sunday, May 12, 2013
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    Installed in a Chevy 2004 Express Van. The blue tooth works great leave the phone in your pocket and connects to the radio flawlessly and it is very clear. The touch screen is easy to use and well lit. The sound through the stock speaker is 100 times better than the stock radio. I'm a contractor and mainly bough for the blue tooth but I also use Pandora and SiriusXm on it. Two other contractors saw the radio and I recommend it to them also will put one in my other work truck.
    Pros:
    Blue tooth works great
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    Buy the DDX470

    Written By Travis, Chicago, IL on Friday, May 10, 2013
     
    Incredible head unit for the price! I did a TON of research, so will provide the highlights.

    First, I installed the unit with Sirius XM, iPod cable into a 2007 VW Touareg. The sound quality is great and definitely better than the stock HU. I have an iPhone 5 and tons of great features work. Only thing you lose is the video as other reviews mention.

    What I love: Sirius XM a must Bluetooth audio and phone paired in 2 secs Pandora via Bluetooth is easy and same as when connected. Only diff is thumbs up or down only done when connecting cable. Screen is good for viewing movies...no "retina" display, but still nice. No issues with mic for phone, clear as a bell!

    Here is the best part for iPhone 4S or 5 users...you get Siri hands free! Just hold the TEL button and it activates Siri. Was designed to say, "call home", but if you say "text John", it will take you through voice prompts to send, read texts, etc. so cool. Also, you can get the audio only for GPS turn-by-turn. Hold TEL button, say "give me directions home", and you'll hear directions through speakers.

    Buy this head unit!
    Pros:
    iPhone 5 integration for Bluetooth audio and Siri
    Cons:
    No iPhone 5 video, but wasn't necessary for me.
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    5 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX470

    Written By Jeff, NH on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
    Installed in a 2008 Toyota Tundra
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    Radio does everything i wanted only thing FM an am don't come as clear as stock radio
    Pros:
    easy to use
    Cons:
    FM not as clear as stock
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    4 out of 5

    Kenwood DDX470- mediocre

    Written By Mf307, Sheridan, Wyoming on Monday, May 06, 2013
    Installed in a 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
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    Although its sleek and smith design are a nice touch, the unit oozes cheap. The Bluetooth calling is horrid, nobody can understand you. The icons appear fake and hardly thought out. The responsiveness is great and picture quality is fine. The unit put out good sound in my Bose equipped Escalade, but overall not entirely impressed. Great for the money, just would rather save a little more and get a really nice alpine!
    Pros:
    Ease of use. Physical look, sound
    Cons:
    Icons, Bluetooth quality, cheap look.
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    5 out of 5

    kenwood stereo

    Written By randyburn, boonville indiana on Monday, April 29, 2013
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    The stereo very easy to install with the supplied kit. Programming and setup very easy
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    5 out of 5

    What an awesome deal!

    Written By Dadream2001, MD on Sunday, April 28, 2013
    Installed in a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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    Just an easy to use awesome head unit that makes every option available to you. Sat radio, iPod, backup camera, 3 outputs for subs and amps, remote control, radio, Bluetooth streaming audio, iPod hookup, and many more!
    Pros:
    Everything I didn't even have to read the book!
    Cons:
    Nothing!
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    5 out of 5

    Amazing Receiver

    Written By ObsidianG35, Gresham, OR on Thursday, April 25, 2013
    Installed in a 2004 Infiniti G35
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    An amazing receiver!!! I put this in as a replacement to the factory receiver in my G35 coupe, the sound quality is far superior to the Bose head unit and the ability to customize this to your taste is great. The installation was a breeze and the directions were very clear cut and easy to understand. I highly recommend this unit as it a lot of equipment for the money!!!
    Pros:
    Great value, amazing sound quality and lots of great features
    Cons:
    None I can see yet
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