Kenwood DMX8021DABS

Discover the DMX8021DABS from Kenwood, an impressively modern 2-DIN car radio that meets all your entertainment and communication needs in a powerful yet user-friendly package. With a clear and crisp 7-inch WVGA display, this device offers an incredible capacity for your favorite content. In addition to integrated WiFi for easy connection with your smartphone, the DMX8021DABS also has a digital radio receiver including uninterrupted switching between DAB+ and FM. With the Bluetooth hands-free function and audio streaming, you can communicate and enjoy music safely and without interruption while on the move. In addition, the Kenwood device enables wireless or wired use of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing you to customize your driving experience.

• 7' (17.3cm) WVGA display with capacitive touch panel for high-contrast, sharp images with vivid colors and wide viewing angle
• Integrated WiFi model for convenient wireless connection with corresponding smartphones
• Digital radio receiver incl. uninterrupted switching back and forth between DAB+ and FM (seamless blending), slide show function
• Bluetooth hands-free function and audio streaming (range of functions depends on the respective smartphone)
• Supports Apple CarPlay wirelessly or via USB cable
• Supports Android Auto wirelessly or via USB cable
• Supports wireless mirroring of the display content of compatible Android smartphones including 2-way touchscreen control
• Up to 4 camera inputs for front/rear and side cameras
• 3 cinch preamp outputs (front/rear/sub) with 4V for connecting external power amplifiers
• Allows playback of Hi-Res audio files up to 192kHz/24bit for an extremely realistic, differentiated listening experience.
• DSP with delay time correction (DTA) and 13-band equalizer for extensive sound optimization
• High-speed USB-C port on the back with up to 3 A charging function
• Low installation depth of only 8.5 cm for simplified installation

• DIN size 2 DIN
• Freely selectable security code Yes, freely selectable
• Clear GUI menu Yes
• Selectable GUI background display Yes
• Key illumination Variable color setting
• Installer Memory Yes
• Back-up memory Yes
• Level reduction with linear volume fade-out Yes
• Prepared for IR remote control Yes, (KCA-RCDV331)
• Digital time (24H) Yes
• Integrated Bluetooth module Yes
• Integrated DAB+ tuner Yes
• WiFi integrated Yes
• Made for iPod Yes
• Supports Apple CarPlay Yes
• Wireless operation of Apple CarPlay Yes
• Supports Android Auto Yes
• Wireless operation of Android Auto Yes
• Wireless mirroring for Android smartphones Yes
• Update option Yes
• HDMI input For video playback
• Dashcam Link Yes
• GPS signal input GPS/Glonass antenna included

• Display size 17.7 cm (7") Wide VGA
• Display mode 3 modes (Full(Standard)/Auto/Normal)
• Picture settings
• Noon & Night Memory.
• Brightness.
• Tint.
• Color.
• Contrast.
• Black Level.
• Backlight.
• Switching the day/night display Manual synchronization
• Dimmer function Sync / On / Off
• Video sources Mirorring / CarPlay / Android Auto.
• Capacitive touch screen
• Display type Anti-glare effect
• Display film Anti-Fingerprint / Anti-Reflection / Anti-Glare)
• LCD viewing angle adjustable "0" (standard) / "-1" / "-2" / "-3"
• Automatic NTSC/PAL switching automatic

• Text 22 languages: ► English (UK) (Standard) ► English (US) ► Spanish ► French ► German ► Italian ► Dutch ► Russian ► Portuguese ► Chinese (Simplified) ► Chinese (Traditional) ► Thai ► Turkish ► Arabic ► Persian ► Hebrew ► Greek ► Malay ► Indonesian ► Polish ► Czech ► Hungarian
• Firmware update (SoC) via USB
• Display graphics
• Spectrum analyzer Yes
• Demonstration mode Yes
• Customized main menu Yes
• Opening screen type Standard
• Individual background setting Preset x6:
• Static x4.
• Colour Customize x1.
• Sync Album Art x1.
• USER x2.
• Variable background color Yes
• Multi Widgets Multi (up to 4), Clock, Weather & Photo Widget
• Picture-in-picture function Yes
• Animated user interface Yes
• Screen recording Yes
• Automatic rear view camera overlay (R-CAM interrupt) Yes
• Rear view camera - warning Yes
• Reversing camera Parking assistance lines Yes
• Automatic switching of front camera (adjustable) Yes
• DashCam control (DashCam Link function) Yes
• Display for quick charge function Yes

• WiFi integrated Integrated
• Dual band frequency range (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
• IEEE Standard 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• WiFi connection for Apple CarPlay Yes
• WiFi connection for Android Auto Yes
• WiFi connection for Android Mirroring (mirroring of the smartphone) Yes

• Channel selection Manual / Preset (list)
• Receiver type Lithio
• FM stereo/mono switching Yes
• FM (RDS) + MW/LW tuner Yes
• Transmitter tuning (Auto 1 / Auto 2 / Manual)
• Up/down station search Yes
• Station memory (VHF/MW) 20 memories (15UKW / 5MW)
• Automatic station memory (AME) Yes
• Permanent preset station memory Yes
• Radio data system Yes
• Radio Text Plus Yes
• Traffic information Yes
• Local search Yes
• AR Regional Selectable: AF/AF Reg/OFF
• Automatic traffic radio station search Yes
• Enhanced Other Networks Yes
• Program type identification (PTY) Yes

• Integrated DAB+ tuner Yes
• Certification by Digital Radio Tick Mark Yes
• Automatic channel search Yes, (Service, Ensemble & Component)
• Ensemble search Yes
• Channel search Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual
• Number of station memory locations 15 tapes * 1 memory location
• Channel list in alphabetical order Yes
• Station memory list Yes
• Alphabetical channel search Yes
• Related service Yes
• Traffic information Yes
• DAB priority Yes
• Automatic DAB-UKW switching Yes
• Digital radio with seamless blending Yes
• DLS (Dynamic Label) - Text information that is broadcast by the respective station in addition to the audio signal. Yes
• PTY (Program Type) search Yes
• PTY (Program Type) monitoring Yes
• Output of messages (ASW Select) Yes
• TMC data service Yes
• DMB Audio (Digital multimedia broadcasting) Yes
• Soft linking Yes
• On/off switch for external antenna power supply Yes

• BT Murata module
• Hands-free device HFP (Hands Free Profile) V1.7
• Hands Free Profile with high sound quality HFP V1.7
• Dual cell phone connection Yes
• 2 telephones can be paired simultaneously Yes
• Audio data transmission A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Yes, (SBC/AAC)
• Audio streaming with high sound quality SBC/AAC
• Maximum number of devices that can be registered for A2DP playback 5 units
• Serial data transmission (SPP - Serial Port Profile) Yes
• Simple secure pairing Yes
• Access to phone book (PBAP) Yes
• AVRCP profile Yes, V1.6
• Multi Profile Support Yes
• iPhone & Android automatic pairing via USB Yes
• Remote control via KENWOOD Remote App
• KENWOOD Music Mix function Yes
• Phone search function Yes
• Private mode Yes
• Alphabetical search (phone book) Yes
• Noise reduction Yes
• Echo canceller Yes
• Status display for cell phone function Yes
• Status display for audio functions Yes
• Signal strength Yes
• Battery charge level Yes
• High-quality microphone with noise suppression Includes wired rear panel

• Playback of AAC files USB
• AAC files are playable USB
• Playback of MP3 files USB
• Playback of WMA files USB
• Playback of WAV files USB
• Playback of FLAC files USB

• Playback of MPEG1/2 video files USB
• Playback of MPEG4 video files USB
• Playback of WMV video files USB
• Playback of H.264 video files USB
• Playback of mkv files USB
• Playback of JPEG image files USB
• Playback of BMP image files USB
• Playback of PNG image files USB

• USB connection Yes, Super Speed USB-C type.
• USB Standard 2.0 High speed
• USB extension cable included 1x 1 meter
• Drive Change Yes
• Apple CarPlay Yes
• Supports Apple CarPlay Yes
• Display of tag information (ID3) Yes
• Display album cover Yes
• Repeat and playback function, random playback Yes
• Repeat function Folder/Files/All
• Shuffle folder
• Category search Yes
• Link Search Yes
• Resume playback (Resume Play) Yes
• Playing time display Yes

• Made for iPod & iPhone * Yes
• iPod control via USB (Audio / 1-Wire) and Lightning connection with optional connection cable KCA-iP103
• Album cover display Yes
• Search via music archive Yes
• Search using initial letters (Alphabet Search) Yes
• Skip search Yes
• iPod Accessory Protocol (iAP) iAP2
• iTunes Radio App Yes iAP2
• Supports Apple CarPlay Wireless or via USB
• Reverse search Yes
• iPhone voice control Siri Yes
• Bluetooth Auto Paring for iPhone Yes
• 1A charging function Yes
• * Please always use the latest firmware update

• Max. Output power (MOSFET power IC) 4 x 50W
• Preamplifier output 3 preamplifier outputs (front/rear/SUB)
• Output level of the preamplifier output 5V
• Volume Offset Yes
• 2 zone audio control Yes
• Sound adjustment Yes, (via DSP)
• Loudness control Yes, via DSP
• Bass boost function Yes, (via DSP)
• Level reduction (-20dB) with linear volume fade-out Yes
• Integrated equalizer Yes, 13-band graphic EQ
• Integrated DSP Yes
• Runtime correction Yes
• Beep on/off Yes

• Vehicle model setting Off / Compact / Sedan / Wagon / Minivan / SUV / Passenger Van
• Setting the speaker size Yes
• Crossover 3-Way / 2-way X'over / HPF / LPF
• Setting listening position / time correction Yes
• Equalizer type Graphic
• Integrated equalizer 13 bands
• Equalizer profiles / user profile 8 presets / 4 individual profiles
• Zone Control 1 Zone / 2 Zone
• Balance & fader control Yes
• Volume adjustment Audio source independently adjustable
• Sound Effects
• Bass Boost
• Supreme
• Loudness
• Realizer
• Drive Equalizer
• Stage EQ
• Space Enhancer
• Audio setup memory Yes

• Digital iPod control Yes
• USB port USB-C (Detachable, Rear side)
• Connection for OEM steering wheel remote control Yes, optional interface is required
• OEM display control Yes, Optional interface (KIM) needed
• Yes
• OEM Display IN/OUT Yes
• Power connection Mitsumi to ISO
• Parking sensor cable Yes
• Switching voltage connection (P. CON.) Yes
• Mute with 2 operating modes Yes
• Manual brightness setting (dimmer) Yes
• Connection for speed signal Yes
• AV input 1x mini jack (selectable: AV input / camera input)
• AV Output Video: RCA / Audio: mini-jack
• Available AV-Out source AV-in / Off
• Connection for reversing cable Yes
• Separate connection for reversing camera Special cinch video input (RCA)
• Connection for rear view camera Selectable: Front / Dashcam input
• Camera input Up to 4 cameras
• Multiview camera control line Yes
• Dashcam Link Yes
• Pre-amplifier outputs 3 x RCA: front/rear/subwoofer
• HDMI input type A
• GPS antenna input HRS GT5-1S connection
• VHF/AM antenna connection JASO connection
• DAB antenna connection SMB connection
• Connection for hands-free microphone 3.5mm mini-jack

• FM range: 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz (in 50 kHz steps) Yes
• FM input sensitivity 0.8μV/75 Ohm (S/N 30 dB)
• Input sensitivity (signal-to-noise ratio) 1.6 μV/75 Ohm (S/N 15.2 dB)
• FM transmission range 30 Hz ~ 15 kHz (± 3 dB)
• FM signal-to-noise ratio (mono) 65 dB
• FM input sensitivity (DIN) over 80 dB (±400 kHz)
• FM channel separation (1 kHz) 45 dB
• MW range: 531 kHz - 1611 kHz (in 9 kHz steps) Yes
• MW input sensitivity 45 μV
• LW range: 153 kHz - 279 kHz (in 9 kHz steps) Yes
• LW input sensitivity 25 μV

• Band III - Frequency range 174.928 MHz - 239.2 MHz
• DAB modes I, II, III, IV
• Sensitivity - 100 dBm
• Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
• Audio format MPEG1 Audio Layer II, MPEG4 HE-AAC V2
• DAB antenna Connection type SMB
• Output voltage 14.4V (11V to 16V allowable)
• Maximal Strom < 100 mA

• Standard Bluetooth V5.0
• Transmission frequencies 2.402 - 2.48 GHz
• Output power + 4 dBm(max), power class 2
• Max. Range around 10 meters
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Yes, V1.7
• Serial data transmission (SPP - Serial Port Profile) Yes
• Audio data transmission A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Yes
• Audio formats SBC/AAC
• AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Yes, V1.6
• PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) Yes
• Multi Profile Support Yes

• Compatibility of the USB version USB-C - 2.0 High Speed
• File system FAT 16/32 / exFAT / NTFS
• Max. Current consumption 1500 mA
• D/A converter 24/32 bit
• Video formats MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4/WMV/H.264/MKV
• Audio formats MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/Vorbis
• S/N ratio 98.5 dB (1kHz)
• Dynamic range 89 dB

• Maximum power 50 W x 4
• Output power (DIN45324, +B=14.4 V) 22 W x 4
• Frequency range 20 Hz ~ 88 kHz
• Output level 5000 mV / 1 kOhm
• Impedance of the preamplifier output 300 Ohm
• Speaker impedance 4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm

• Frequency band 62.5/100/160/ ~ /6.3k/10k/16k Hz
• Equalizer: Level amplification -9 db ~ +9 db
• Time delay 0 - 610cm(1 cm steps)
• Speaker type: Center ► NONE ► 40mm x 70mm ► 5cm ► 10cm ► 13cm ► over 16cm
• Speaker type: Front ► O.E.M. ► 10cm ► 13cm ► 16cm ► 17cm ► 18cm ► 4" x 6" ► 5" x 7" ► 6" x 8" ► 6" x 9" ► 7" x 10"
• Speaker type: Rear ► NONE ► O.E.M ► 10cm ► 13cm ► 16cm ► 17cm ► 18cm ► 4" x 6" ► 5" x 7" ► 6" x 8" ► 6" x 9" ► 7" x 10"
• Speaker type: Subwoofer ► NONE ► 16cm ► 20cm ► 25cm ► 30cm ► over 30cm
• 2-Way X'over / Front/Rear (HPF) / Frequency Through, 30/40/50/ ~ /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/ ~ /220/250 Hz, Through
• 2-Way X'over / Subwoofer (LPF) / Slope -6/-12/-18/-24 (dB/oct)
• 3-Way X'Over / High Pass Filter Frequency Through, 30/40/50/ ~ /220/250 Hz
• 3-Way X'Over / High Pass Filter Slope -12/-18/-24 (dB)
• 3-Way X'Over / Low Pass Filter Frequency 30/40/50/ ~ /220/250 Hz, Through
• 3-Way X'Over / Low Pass Filter Slope -12/-18/-24 (dB/Oct)
• Subwoofer level -50dB ~ 10dB
• Vehicle model ► Off ► Compact ► Saloon ► Estate ► Minivan ► SUV ► Minibus

• Color system of the external video input NTSC/PAL
• Max. Level for video input (mini-jack) 1 Vpp / 75 Ohm
• Max. Level for external audio input (mini-jack) 2 V / 25 kOhm
• Video input level (cinch) 1 Vpp, 75 Ohm
• Video output level (cinch) 1 Vpp / 75 Ohm
• Audio output level (mini jack) 0.9 V / 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

• Screen diagonal 6.95 inches wide
• Screen size (WxH) 156.6 x 81.6 mm
• Display system Transparent TN LCD panel
• Drive system TFT Active Matrix screen
• Number of pixels 1152000 pixels (800 (H) x 480 (V) x RGB
• Visible pixels 99.99 %
• Pixel arrangement RGB strip arrangement
• Backlight LED (Light Emitting Diode)

• Operating voltage 14.4 V (11 ~ 16 V permissible)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 178 x 100 x 85 mm
• Weight 1500 g.

• Removal tool 2 pieces
• Cover frame Yes
• Mounting frame Yes
• DC cable (Mitsumi to ISO) 20 cm
• USB extension cable Yes, 1 meter long
• GPS antenna with 3.5 m connection cable
• Hands-free microphone with 3 m connection cable
• Multilingual operating instructions included Quick guide + operating instructions
• Downloadable operating instructions Yes