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(More customer reviews)Bought at [...] about 3 months ago. I installed it myself, and it fit right into the double din space in my Nissan Xtrail. No additional mounting hardware was required. The install and hook up of most functions is straightforward. Note for the DIYers - there is a wire that hooks to your parking brake switch. If this is not connected, you cannot operate the DVD function while driving (or if the brake is disengaged). This is a safety feature which I bypassed. I am currently not using the TV, Rear view camera, GPS, CD changer and Aux A/V options as yet. Mine is only hooked into a two-amplifier system (with no additional processors).
The stereo can be used as a simple upgrade, or has the ability to use in a larger audio system without the need for additional processors. It has a built-in bluetooth handsfree feature that you can use your (A2DP-enabled) cell phone with it, and comes with an external mic that you can mount anywhere. I find that feature very cool and useful! Although my Motorola Razr V3i cannot work with it, any phone that has A2DP can be used with it. It also has IPOD connectivity - I do not own an Ipod - but for those who do - this is a convenient feature. It also has a second dedicated USB output for connecting a USB memory stick with your favourite songs. The stereo's software allows you to navigate through folders on the memory stick while a song is playing - which is freekin wayyy cool! I have a 2GB stick connected with my MP3's arranged by genre's - so I can switch between them seamlessly. There is a very very short delay in moving from song to song or folder to folder. However, when switching to USB from another function, it takes a few seconds to read the stick. Also - the stereo has to literally boot up when you start it. This takes about 10 secs - and you cannot access the controls until it is fully booted up. Also - let's say you were playing off the USB, and you turn the car off. When you start the car again - it takes maybe 15-20 secs before the music starts playing - because the stereo has to boot up, then read the USB - before it continues to play - but it remembers where it stopped - so you do not have to start over a song or so.
The remote control is big, and a bit awkward to use...and does not lend itself well to use without having to take your eyes off the road.
Crossover and equalizer functions are very versatile. You can adjust front and rear EQ's separately. There is also a Dual zone function - where you can have the front and rear speakers playing two different sources at the same time, and you can adjust the volume separately for each.
The unit has a built in fan at the back for cooling, and when you turn the car off, the fan runs for a few seconds for extra cooling, then shuts off. The screen has multiple tilt angles that you can set depending on where in your dash it is, and the amount of glare you are getting on the screen. It ranges from -1 to +5. The quality of the DVD playback is quite good for my taste.
Cons:
Only like 2 or three skins, no screensaver, each move when adjusting the equalizer causes a momentary mute in the music. Remote is cumbersome, and it takes a while to learn where the buttons are.
Overall - I'm extremely happy with the stereo. Worth every penny. However, if you want Nav, Sat radio, TV, etc., you will have to buy the optional extras also.
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Kenwoods DDX812 is a highly advanced in-dash entertainment system with built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free cell phone operation and voice dialing. The DDX812 offers excellent sound quality, a 6.95" touchscreen with advanced GUI, and the industrys fastest access to iPod audio and video files.
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