DNX518VDABS
VW-shaped 7.0” AV Navigation System with Smartphone control, Bluetooth & DAB+ Radio.
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. |
Map care for 3 consecutive years. |
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 Apple CarPlay | Yes |
Works with Android Auto | Yes |
Works with WebLink | YouTube/ Weather/Yelp/Media player |
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 |
Background Customize | ► 4x static. ► 1x Album Art Sync. ► 1x Illum. Colour Sync./Colour Set ► 2x User Set. |
Display customize (capture) | Yes |
Preset Wallpaper Type | Yes |
Wallpaper colour change | 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 | 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 |
Supreme | Yes |
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
Station Select | Auto / Manual |
Tuner Type | Helio |
FM Reception | Yes |
FM Stereo / Mono Selector | Yes |
AM (MW/LW) Reception | Yes |
Up/Down Seek/Scan | Yes |
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 |
Digital Radio Certification Mark | Yes |
Intelligent seek | Yes |
Tuning mode / Seek mode | Auto1/Auto2/Manual |
Service list by alphabet order | Yes |
Preset list | Yes |
Alphabet Search | Yes |
Related service | Yes |
DAB-RDS integrated TI | Yes |
Traffic Information | Yes |
DAB priority | Yes |
DAB-DAB/DAB-FM auto switch | Yes |
Seamless DAB-FM blending | Yes |
Time Shift | Yes |
DLS (Dynamic Label) | Yes |
PTY (Programme Type) search | Yes |
PTY (Programme Type) watch | Yes |
Announcement Switching (ASW) Select | Yes |
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) support | Yes |
DMB Audio (Digital multimedia broadcasting) | Yes |
Soft linking | Yes |
Antenna power supply on/off switch | 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 |
ID3 Tag | 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 |
Works with WebLink | Yes |
Repeat Play | Folder/File/All |
Random play | Folder |
Last Position Memory / Resume | Yes |
Time code display | Yes |
1,5A Smartphone Quick Charge | Yes |
iPhone Features
Made for iPod & iPhone * | Yes |
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 | 3 Years (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) |
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
iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire) | Yes, With optional cable KCA-iP103 (audio only) |
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 |
3rd Party TV Control (Mini-Jack) | 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 |