text: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 CD receiver (Factory Refurbished) Zoom Front Back Remote Right Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item #: 613KDCX797 Review Summary 108 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Original price $149.99 Shop all All Car Stereos Shop all All Car Stereos x By buying this product you'll earn up to 150 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 by Dave Delamere Why replace your factory radio? Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car. Excelon performance and plenty of options The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 CD receiver offers some of the latest smartphone integration features for your car, plus the security of a remarkable 2-year warranty. If you love local radio, you'll be knocked out by the improved reception provided by the built-in HD Radio tuner. Participating stations deliver FM that sounds more like a CD, while AM stations sound sharp and clear like analog FM. And it makes a pretty strong impression with its looks too — you can adjust the color of the button illumination to suit your tastes, while the 11-digit bright white display is easy to read in almost any lighting situation. The advantage of Bluetooth® This Kenwood's built-in Bluetooth frees up your hands and keeps your attention on the road when you take a call. Simple Secure Pairing makes pairing your phones easier and faster than ever. Pair up an iPhone equipped with Siri to the receiver, and you can use voice commands to look up and dial numbers without lifting a finger. Plus, you can stream audio from any smartphone source to the receiver without the clutter of wires. More options, more music, more media Kenwood designed the KDC-X797 to integrate with your up-to-date digital world. Connect your iPod® or iPhone® to the receiver's front-panel USB input, and you'll blaze through your tracks and playlists, as dedicated "Search" and "Return" keys cut down on the need to work through menus when you're looking for a specific song. Pandora Internet Radio, Aha Radio, and iHeart Radio users will appreciate this receiver's excellent built-in controls — you can scroll through your stations and give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down right from the receiver's face. And you can enjoy them with your iPhone or Android. If you store your music on an Android device, download Kenwood's free Music Control app and enjoy a variety of search and playback features when your phone is plugged into the front-panel USB. If you're in the mood to kick it old-school, slip in a CD and take full advantage of this receiver's 24-bit digital-to-analog converter. It converts the raw data on your disc, including MP3, WMA, and AAC files, to smooth, lifelike sound. For satellite radio subscribers (or those who plan to be), the KDC-X797 works with SiriusXM's outboard tuner (not included), so you can enjoy coast-to-coast reception of your favorite talk, sports, and music programming. Sound shaping controls Wimpy bass and treble controls can't compare with the KDC-X797's 3-band parametric equalizer, high- and low-pass filters, and selectable bass boost, along with settings that let you adjust for your car's speaker setup. And if you're building a car audio system, one of the keys to the getting the most out of your amplifiers is a clean, powerful signal from your preamp outputs. All Kenwood Excelon receivers feature 4-volt preamp outputs that will give your amps the strong signal they need for top performance. 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. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters. Note: Bluetooth compatibility of 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 with this receiver. See more info on this item Highlights:General features:CD receiver with AM/FM tunerbuilt-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with AAC, MP3, and WMA music filesPandora, iHeartRadio, Aha radio control with iPhone and Androidworks with Kenwood's Music Control app for Android devicesbuilt-in HD Radio tunerbuilt-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streamingdetachable face with white display and variable-color button illuminationremote controlAudio features:EQ Pro (8 preset EQ curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer)speaker size settingsSupreme Setting improves the sound of files encoded at low bit rates3-level bass boosthigh- and low-pass filters; subwoofer level and phase controlExpandability:works with SiriusXM tuner (subscription required)iPod/iPhone direct control via USB input — no adapter necessary, but adding Kenwood's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at homeinputs: front-panel auxiliary and USB inputsoutputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)Other features and specs:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)warranty: 90 daysOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant No RMS Power Output 22 watts Peak Output 50 watts RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20KHz Preamp Outputs 6-channel Sub Preamp Outputs Yes Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No Video Screen No Preamp Voltage 4 volts Display Color Bluish white Key Button Color Variable EQ Bands 3 Wireless Remote Yes Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required Parts Warranty 90 Days Labor Warranty 90 Days Expandability AUX Input Front USB Input Front Memory Card Slot USB memory Bluetooth Compatible Built-in Satellite Radio Ready SiriusXM HD Radio Built-in Navigation --- iPod Compatibility Full size Classic/5Gen Nano 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 Touch 5/4/3/2/1 Mini No iPhone 5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity 9.3 dBf European Tuning No Seek/Scan Seek Radio Data System Yes Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Refurbished CD receiver (with 10-amp fuse inserted into the chassis) Face (attached) Trim ring (attached) Sleeve (installed) Wiring harness Wireless remote control (RC-406) CR2025 3V lithium-battery (installed in remote) Microphone with integrated bracket (attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector) 2 Removal tools 4 Panhead ISO-mount screws 4 Flathead ISO-mount screws Face-fixing screw Cloth pouch Instruction Manual (En/Fr/Sp) 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. Audio Section Built-in Bluetooth HD+Internet+SiriusXM Radio iPod/Android/AUX Integration Disc & USB Playback Display Features Remote Control Audio Section Excelon Series: The KDC-X797 CD receiver is part of Kenwood's Excelon series line-up. It incorporates the latest technologies and delivers the highest sonic performance. From advanced audio tuning capabilities, crossover and equalizer system, high-voltage preouts (4V), and a two-year warranty - Kenwood Excelon represents exceptional audio quality with long-lasting dependability. 24 Bit D/A Converter: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality. MOSFET Amplifier: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 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 KDC-X797 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 KDC-X797 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 KDC-X797 features a 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", 100, 120, or 150 Hz. The "Through" selection is a full-range setting. Subwoofer Controls: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 offers the following subwoofer controls, when you are using unit's subwoofer preamp output. 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 85 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz, or 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 (-15 to +15) from the CD receiver. Speaker Settings: The Speaker Setting function tailors the head unit's audio settings according to the type of speakers in your vehicle. You may select a Speaker Setting of 'SP-Off' (flat/off), 'SP-OEM' (for OEM factory speaker systems), 'SP-6x9/6' (for systems with 6" and 6"x9" speakers), or 'SP-5/4' (for systems with 4" and 5" speakers). EQ Pro: The KDC-X797 is equipped with Kenwood's EQ Pro. The integrated equalizer offers 8 preset sound modes (Natural, Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Powerful, and User) suitable for the music genre of your choice. The User mode allows you to manually adjust the head unit's 3-band parametric EQ (Frequency, Level, and Q-Factor). EQ Pro Frequency Level Q Bass 60, 80, 100, 200 Hz -8 to +8 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 2.0 Midrange 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5 kHz -8 to +8 0.75, 1.0, 1.25 Treble 10.0, 12.5, 15.0, 17.5 kHz -8 to +8 Fixed Note: You can store EQ Pro bass, middle and treble tone settings for each source (Disc, Tuner, Aux, USB, iPod, and Pandora). Sound Enhancements: The head unit provides further sound enhancements for your car audio system. Bass Boost: The Kenwood CD receiver features a Bass Boost control that can be set to the following levels (BB1, BB2, BB3, or Off). Loudness: This function enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes. There are 3 levels (LV1, LV2, or Off). Supreme Setting: When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96 kbps, 44.1k, 48kHz) are played, the Supreme Setting function restores their high frequencies so the sound quality is closer to files encoded at a high bit rate. The processing is optimized for the compression format and the bit rate used. When the Supreme Setting is Off, the unit plays the original sound stored in the audio file. 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 0 (-8 to +8 for Aux source). Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off. Built-in Bluetooth Bluetooth Technology: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (ver. 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 Excelon KDC-X797. 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 Excelon KDC-X797 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. A maximum of two Bluetooth-enabled phones can be connected at one time, but only one 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 controls of the KDC-X797 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. 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 front-panel controls, or setup the head unit to automatically answer the incoming call immediately or after 1-99 seconds. The KDC-X797 also supports the Call Waiting function, so you can answer another incoming call while suspending the current call you are on. Your compatible cell-phone must also support this feature. Dialing a Number: Using the KDC-X797, 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 control knob or remote control. 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 Control Knob. Phone Book: You can dial by using the downloaded phone book. You can download phone book data from your cell phone to the KDC-X797. Up to 600 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. Stored phone numbers can be categorized by General, Home, Office, Mobile, or Other. You can search each category of 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. Voice Dialing: If your mobile phone supports voice recognition, then you can dial out by voice command. Simply speak into the included microphone. External Microphone: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 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 KDC-X797 also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The KDC-X797 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 KDC-X797 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 KDC-BT55U has the ability to access Siri through its front-panel controls and external microphone. Simply press-and-hold down on the head unit's Answer 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 KDC-X797 and its microphone. The head unit's display will only indicate hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information (all other functions of Siri are only audible through the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797; 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. Bluetooth Detailed Settings: The KDC-X797 offers the following Bluetooth Detailed Settings, so you can configure the unit to suit your needs. Bluetooth Audio: You can allow Bluetooth audio to be heard from only the front-speakers or all the speakers in your vehicle. Call Beep: You can choose to output a beep from your vehicle's speaker's when a call comes in, or you can turn this function off. Echo Level: You adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least echo is being heard during a phone conversation. Mic Gain: Adjusts the volume of the external microphone. HD+Internet+SiriusXM Radio Built-In HD Tuner: With its built-in HD Radio tuner, you can receive digital AM/FM broadcasts from local stations where available. HD Radio significantly improves AM/FM audio quality and reception, as well as includes information such as artist name and song titles or traffic news, viewable on the receiver's display. HD Radio Technology will deliver high-quality digital sound. AM digital will have FM-like quality in stereo (70dB SN @ 40-15kHz), while FM digital will have CD-like quality (70 dB SN @ 20-20kHz) with static free and clear reception. The unit's built-in HD Radio tuner allows analog AM/FM tuning as well. Tuning Methods: You can setup the KDC-X797 to tune both analog and digital radio stations (Auto), only HD Radio stations (Digital), or only analog radio stations (Analog). The CD receiver offers a variety of tuning options; including Seek, Presets, and Direct Access. Seek Modes: You can choose one of three seek modes: Auto 1 (seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes the selected band's preset stations only with each button press), or Manual. Tuner Presets: The unit's tuner features 3 FM banks (1, 2, 3) and 1 AM bank for storing presets. Not only does the CD 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. The Kenwood KDC-BT952HD offers two preset modes. Normal: You can store 6 presets for each AM/FM bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets (total of 24). Mix: A total of 6 preset stations can be assigned to the head unit's 6 preset buttons, regardless of AM/FM band. This lets you recall a preset station without switching between bands. Direct Access: You can directly access an AM/FM station by entering in the frequency number using the include wireless remote control. Station Text: AM/FM digital stations can offer text and data such as artist names and song titles. Multicasting: In addition to conventional broadcasts, with HD Radio broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 8 multicast programs (HD1 to HD8). iTunes Tagging: It is possible to save the song's information (tag) from and HD Radio broadcasting station to your USB-direct connected iPod/iPhone. The songs will show up in a playlist called "Tagged" in iTunes (7.4 or later) the next time you sync your iPod/iPhone. Then you can directly buy the songs you want from the iTunes Music Store. Your iPod/iPhone must have at least 50MB of free space to "tag" and transfer songs. You can "tag" up to 50 songs. Note: HD Radio is the system for digital AM and FM broadcasting in the U.S. More than 2,000 radio stations are broadcasting their primary signals in digital HD Radio technology, as a free service. Go to HDRadio.com to check for HD Radio stations in your area. Internet Radio Apps: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 allows you to access Pandora, iHeartRadio, and Aha Radio online music services through your USB-connected iPhone or Bluetooth-connected Android/Blackberry smartphone. Your Apple iPhone must be connected to the KDC-X797 via the Kenwood KCA-iP102 cable (sold separately, or the cable supplied with your iPhone. Your Android or Blackberry smartphone must support A2DP/ AVRCP/SPP Bluetooth profiles and be paired with the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797. Your iPhone, Android smartphone, or Blackberry device will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. Pandora App (for iPhone/Android/Blackberry): The free Pandora App (either from iTunes Apps, Google Play, or BlackBerry App World) lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS3+) or Bluetooth paired Android/Blackberry smartphone. The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and Song information. You can select Pandora stations from your station list and sort them by date or alphabetically (A-Z). New stations can be created based on the current songs or artists playing. You can also save 3 Pandora stations as presets. You can also skip song tracks within a station. You can even give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down. An active Pandora account is required. iHeartRadio Link (for iPhone/Android): The free iHeartRadio Link app for Kenwood (either from iTunes Apps or Google Play) lets you play music from the iHeartRadio music service through the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+), or Bluetooth paired Android smartphone (2.2+). The iHeartRadio music service provides access to more than 1,500 live radio stations from coast-to-coast (including pop, country, urban, rock, talk, and sports). The KDC-X797 will provide control over the iHeartRadio Link app, as well as display station identification and song/artist information. From the head unit's front-panel controls, iHeartRadio stations can be searched by the following categories (Local, Genre, City, or My Stations). The Local selection provides a list of radio stations in your local listening area. The unit also provides over 22 Genres to choose from (including pop, country, hip-hop, jazz, etc.) to help you find the right radio station for you. In addition, you can search for radio stations by City. Cities can be searched alphabetically (A-Z). You can even store your favorite stations (My Stations) for easier, quicker access. An active iHeartRadio account is required. Aha Radio App (for iPhone/Android): The Kenwood CD receiver offers compatibility with the free Aha Radio app for your USB-connected iPhone (iOS 4.3+) or Bluetooth-paired Android smartphone (2.2+); available from iTunes Apps or Google Play. Aha Radio provides you with up to the minute content made available from the convenience of Kenwood's front-panel controls and LCD screen. Listen to the latest Facebook updates or Tweets from your friends. Listen to thousands of stations that include internet radio, podcasts, and audiobooks. Receive traffic information, restaurants and coffee locations personalized to you instantly, safely, and easily. An active Aha Radio account is required. Note: Access to these Internet Radio services 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. Not supported in Canada and only available in the United States. SiriusXM Ready: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 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 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets Direct Tuning via included remote 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. iPod/Android/AUX Integration iPod Direct Connection w/ DAC Bypass: The KDC-X797's front-panel USB port acts as an iPod/iPhone high-speed direct connection when used with the optional Kenwood USB Direct Connection Cable (113KCIP102, sold separately) or the USB/iPod cable that comes with your iPod/iPhone. 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. Using either cable allows audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of select iPod/iPhone models from the KDC-X797. DAC Bypass: This USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's large music libraries to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 110dB. The Kenwood head unit supports audio playback of music files and podcasts stored on your iPod or iPhone, as well as music apps streamed to your iPhone. Music Control: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. Head Unit: The Kenwood head unit allows you to navigate your iPod's music by Playlist, Artists, Album, Genre, Composer, Song, or Podcast. You can search these categories alphabetically or using a percentage search (0.5%, 1%, 5%, 10%). The head unit also supports Repeat (file) & Random (folder) playback functions of your connected iPod/iPhone. iPod/App Mode: In iPod/App mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen. You can also listen to your favorite music apps (such as SiriusXM, Last.fm, Rhapsody, & Slacker) from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Kenwood head unit and your vehicle's speakers. You will continue to use your iPhone's touchscreen to navigate your apps. Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode. 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. Information Display: The KDC-X797 will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your iPod or iPhone from the Kenwood head unit. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label. If you choose to operate your connected iPod/iPhone via its clickwheel or touchscreen controls, the KDC-X797 will not display your iPod/iPhone's music information (the head unit will instead display "APP/iPod"). Battery 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. iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 3/14/2013): Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Specific Apps Display Type Bluetooth iTunes Tagging Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/App Pandora app iHeart Link Aha Radio Artist/Song Text Track Info Phone Audio Siri iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y N Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 4 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 4S 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y Y 4th 6.1.2 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y Y 5th 6.1.2 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N N N Y Y N N N N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y Y 6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y Y 7th 1.02 PC Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N N N Y Y N N N N Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y N 2 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y N 3 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y N 4 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N mini 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Note: 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. Music Control for Android Smartphone: The Kenwood Music Control app for Android organizes your Android smartphone's music, while providing quick and easy search capability from the Kenwood CD receiver. The free Kenwood Music Control App for Android can be downloaded onto your Android smartphone from the Google Play App Store. Your Android smartphone must be running Android OS 2.2 or later. Once the app is downloaded and has a chance to organize all the stored music on your Android smartphone, you can connect your Android smartphone to the Kenwood CD receiver via USB (your compatible Android smartphone must be recognized as a USB mass storage class device; not compatible with MTP protocol). The Kenwood Music Control app offers the following Android supported functions. Song Management: Music stored in your Android smartphone can be navigated from the Kenwood CD receiver. Songs can be easily selected by searching for a Song title, Artist name, Album label, or Genre. Song Information Display: Song information such as Artist name, Song title, and Album label are displayed on the connected Kenwood CD receiver. Mood Playlist: Playlists can be created by classifying songs into categories by type of mood. Songs are analyzed and classified into the following categories of moods - High Energy (Active/Powerful/Core), Acoustic (Detailed/Simple/Smooth/Easy), Standard (Dynamic/Rockin/Vivid), Stylistic (Cool/Urban/Trance) Intro Skip: This function allows you to choose and listen to only the hook-lines of songs stored in your Android smartphone. Note: When the Kenwood Music Control app is first downloaded it will require some time to populate all the music, so we suggest doing this overnight. Music Files Format Supported by Music Control app for Android: Codec Extension Bit Rate Sampling Frequency AAC .aac, m4a up to 160 kbps 8-48 kHz MP3 .mp3 8-320 kbps n/a PCM/WAV .wav 8-/16-bit n/a Aux In: The unit is equipped with a front panel 3.5mm minijack auxiliary input that can be used to input audio from a portable audio source, such as a portable MP3 player. The Aux input must be turned on to function. The KDC-X797 allows you to select the source type displayed when using the auxiliary input. You can choose from AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video, or TV. The unit has 3 auxiliary input modes. On1: Outputs the sound of the external unit connected to the Aux terminal when switched to the Aux source. On2: Activates the attenuator function when turning on the power with the auxiliary source selected. This prevents the noise when no external unit is connected to the Aux terminal. Turn off the attenuator function when listening to output from an external unit. Off: Disables the selection of the Aux source. Disc & USB Playback Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs. The unit also supports playback of MP3/WMA/AAC music files loaded onto CD-R/RW discs. The CD slot is hidden behind a manual fold-up cover which blends in the front-panel of the head unit. . Front-Panel USB Port: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 features a front panel USB (type-A) port that is hidden behind a flip-up cover. The USB port enables connection of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as your Android smartphone, portable digital audio player, or USB thumbdrive. The USB port supports audio playback and control of MP3, WMA, & WAV audio files stored on these portable USB mass-storage class devices. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (max. 1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or Multi-Card Reader to this unit. MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 supports the following types of MP3, WMA, AAC, & WAV files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device. Media Type CD-R/RW USB Storage Device File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name FAT 12/16/32 Playable File Types MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz AAC: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz AAC: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WAV: bit rate of 16-bit w/ sampling rate of 44.1 kHz Maximum # of Folders/Files 500 folders/500 files (500 files per folder) 999 folders/20,480 (999 files per folder) Tags ID3 tags (ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tags, AAC tags Text Scroll: The KDC-X797 will display CD text or Audio file text. You can set the text scrolling feature to three different modes (Auto, Once, or Off) to scroll longer titles across the screen. Music Search: The Kenwood AM/FM CD receiver features a Music Search feature which allows you to scroll through and select your MP3/WMA/AAC music folders and files, as well as scroll through your audio CD's music tracks using the head unit's rotary knob. Direct Music Search: The supplied IR wireless remote control (RC-406) allows you to search for music directly by entering the track number. Playback Modes: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 features the following Repeat, Random, and Scan playback modes. Repeat Play: Track, File, or Folder Random Play: Disc or Folder Scan Play: Track or File (plays the first 10-seconds of each music track on a disc or music file in a folder) Last Position Memory: If the unit is shut off or switched to the tuner mode while a CD is playing, the next time CD is selected as the source, playback will resume from the point where it left off. CD Read: This function sets the method for reading a CD disc. You can choose between two modes. CD1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing a CD or CD-R/RW disc. CD2: When unable to play a special formatted CD, set this function to CD2 to force playing. Some music CD discs may be unplayable even when set to this mode. Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. Auto Reload: If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. Music Editor Compatible: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 supports the PC application, Kenwood Music Editor Lite (ver.1.1.0). Kenwood Music Editor Lite is a Windows-based desktop software that helps organize, manage and transfer MP3/WMA/AAC music files to your USB (MSC) device from your PC. When you playback audio files that have been stored on your USB (MSC) device using Kenwood Music Editor Lite through this unit, you can search a file by title, album, or artist name using the head unit's Music Search function. The Kenwood Music Editor Light (ver.1.1.0) Windows-based software can be downloaded for free from Kenwood.com to your PC. The Kenwood Music Editor Light is compatible with the following Windows Microsoft Operating Systems. Windows XP Professional, Home Edition SP2 or later (32-bit) Windows Vista (32/64-bit) Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Note: Not compatible with Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Zune, or Android Display Features Detachable Face: The Kenwood KDC-X797 features a hidden CD slot behind a manual fold-down cover which blends in the front-panel of the head unit. The KDC-X797 also features a detachable face to deter theft (cloth pouch for storing the face-plate included). An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can also be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. Fluorescent Display: The Kenwood head unit features a single-line, 11-character, bluish-white backlit fluorescent display. Variable Color Button Illumination: The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 features variable color button illumination. You can choose from one of 24 preset colors, have the unit scan through all 24 preset colors continuously, or customize your own color (RGB; 0-9). The custom setting allows you to individually adjust the intensity of Red, Green, and Blue (from 0-9) to better match your vehicle's interior lights. The Kenwood logo and eject button remain red. Illumination Dimmer: You can manually dim the LCD and button illumination to better suit the time of day. The Kenwood logo and eject button do not dim. Display Illumination/Clock Display: When the unit is in Standby mode, the face and button illumination is "keyed." When the Clock Display is turned on and the unit is in Standby mode, the Clock Display is also "keyed." Pressing and holding the source button turns the unit off completely. Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be turned On or Off within the menu. Remote Control Wireless Remote Control: The KDC-X797 comes with an IR remote control (RC-406) for wireless operation of the head unit. The remote will control Audio, CD, USB, and Tuner functions. It is powered by a single CR2025 3V lithium-cell battery (supplied). Numeric Keypad: The wireless remote control features a numeric keypad (0-9) which allows direct track access of your music tracks & files (from CD or USB), as well as AM/FM presets. Attenuator: The CD receiver features an Attenuator button on the supplied remote control that turns the volume down very quickly with one touch of the button. 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. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Reviews Average Customer Review: 108 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 2 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Written By Anonymous, 60085 on Monday, August 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Poor sound for a kenwood product& no new support for apps Pros: cheap Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Best present for my daughter Written By Gonzalo, San Leandro, CA on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This was a present for my daughter and she loved it !(I also installed it for her) she couldn't believe how much more clear the sound was coming out of the stacked speakers (all I did was to replace the stereo ) Pros: best value for the money ! Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Big fan of Kenwood Written By Anonymous, Louisville KY on Sunday, May 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sub menus take a little to get used to but it keeps the face clean and easier than having to learn the location of other buttons for specific features. Love the USB and iPod and all other features. Great product would recommend Pros: Features, colors, and ease of installation. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Written By Dunk, Lincoln, NE on Saturday, March 29, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I ordered this to replace my 12 year old radio in my 2002 Silverado. The kit included to install was perfect and made the install easy. The HD radio is great, only wish we had more stations in the area. The radio is easy to navigate, even for an old guy. I love the Blue Tooth connection with my cell phone as this is new to me and the hands free talking while driving is awsome. This is truly a great radio with all the features I will ever need, installation was quick and easy. The sound is awsome. Crutchfield has the best customer service I have dealt with in years. Pros: Great features. NIce appearance, and quality sound. High Def radio is really great. Cons: None that I have found. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 awesome radio Written By ashley, Birmingham, Al on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very good radio. Everything is really good quality.I enjoy it very much.everything they sent to install it was really easy to install it took me like 10 minutes and i was done 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Written By Steve, Valatie,New York on Saturday, March 22, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great radio, very good value. Wonderful service. When a late Winter storm delayed the shipment, Crutchfield upgraded the service to UPS NextDayAir. Thanks. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Pretty good unit Written By Alan, Colorful Colorado on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 I replaced the factory unit in my 1999 GMC Yukon with this unit based on a discussion with an advisor. I should say that this was the advisor's second option, with the first being a JVC unit as I recall. I like the Kenwood brand, so I went with them. The good: the sound quality and features are great. It's pretty easy to switch between sources and adjust the sound quality. The sound does cut out when you change the EQ presets between types. Not for long, but annoying if you're listening to songs. The Bluetooth connection to my iPhone 5C is very fast at startup and it's easy to change songs and place phone calls. You can disable the sources that you won't be using (Pandora, Aha in my case). This makes switching between sources faster. The bad: you can't set the display to cycle between the clock (my truck doesn't have one) and the frequency or song title. When making a phone call, the callers name is displayed but sometimes the display will continue to show other things mixed in. For instance, I think it shows the clock intermixed with the current contact from the phone. I wish it had a dedicated EQ button. Overall a great unit. Maybe a firmware update will fix the display issue. I'd recommend it regardless. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 KDC-X797 Written By MickM, Boston,Ma. on Thursday, February 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this receiver to be able to play my iPod without an adapter. I got so much more than I was expecting. Easy to install and came with everything I needed. The Bluetooth is great to have also. No more missed calls from cranking up the favorites. Good sound for the price. Overall a great deal. Pros: You get a lot for your money. Happy customer so far. Cons: Could pump out a little more volume but wasn't expecting more for the price. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Stereo Written By Chris, Toney, AL on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy install with everything supplied by Crutchfield, great sound, great look, love the features of Bluetooth, Sirius Radio, and HD Radio. Major improvement over OEM radio. Pros: Installation 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X79 Written By JoeB, Norcross, GA on Monday, February 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The unit is very nice and has a lot of pluses. I did find the manual lacking a bit trying to do some of the setups. It keep referring to the Operation manual, which is what I thought I had. I Will pursue to find a full manual. The install kit (plastic face plate) seems to be angled the wrong way. The radio appears to be facing upward and the trim exaggerates that even more. I tried the one that came with the kit and it did not make it any better. I took the radio out to see if it was all flush and it was. Using the remote is difficult due to the angle. The one from the radio seems 180 out to make it seem flat in the mounting. The BT is nice as when you get in the car, start the car and do nothing to have the BT running within about 30-45 seconds. SOOOO nice not have a cable connection. Pros: Great sound, easy BT setup, A high degree of detailed setups to really fine tune the sound. Cons: The Operation Manual Trim 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 pretty good Written By brick8, Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, February 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed this last weekend in my volvo xc70. It has nice sound but several ergonomic shortcomings. To change modes (radio to cd, for example), You have to repeatedly hit the power button, which is tiny and hard to find when driving. Can't figure out how to make outgoing calls using voice control. The manual that comes with the radio is almost useless. I can't get some of the apps to work but that could be user error. Also, as far as I can tell (I guess I should have checked but never even thought it possible) there doesn't appear to be an AM radio. Pros: Easy install, great sound. Cons: Terrible ergonomics. Useless manual. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 1 out of 5 Nice unit until it dies. Written By waterfront, West Jordan, UT on Tuesday, February 04, 2014 Purchased last spring. Worked great for about 6 months. Then started displaying "HF Error 68" on the display screen and blue tooth wouldn't function. Nothing worked to correct the problem. Became unusable because it would only display the error. Contacted technical support. They would not send out a new unit but referred me to a service center. My unit has been in the service center for 3 weeks while waiting for a part to arrive. I am not happy. Pros: Great sound. Cons: Poor quality and dependability. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Bluetooth Radio Written By Ramon B, Zebulon, NC on Saturday, February 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm really impress with this radio it was an easy install with the kit that Crutchfield provide for free and the cool colors, easy to set up bluetooth, settings, etc. Will recommend this product to anyone that have an old car without the bluetooth feature. Pros: Quality and easy to use. Cons: None! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Written By Darrens, phoenix AZ on Thursday, January 30, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound and features. big improvement over stock. Added the kenwood speakers to match after the deck worked out so well. Pros: Sounds awesome and has some great sound tuning features. Can select Q factor, frequency adjustment for bass treble, and mid adjustment. Remote is cool and the wife loves it. Cons: Block like lettering on display, and in direct sun, the display washes to purple. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood excelon kdc-x797 Written By robp7, Wilmington, DE on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is an awesome starter upgrade with the capabilities to add on amps and it gives you total control of the sound. The Bluetooth feature is awesome for music and talking. Pros: Ease of use Bluetooth Sound quality Cons: No built in wifi Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great!! Written By Ja, indiana on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Everything installed great into the 2003 mitsu outlander.. The only thing that was not working was while using the streaming blue tooth only the front speakers work.. there is a setting to turn on all speakers.. Other than that awesome sounding radio with the factory stuff.. Pros: Works with android phones.. Cons: The manual Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Quirkier than expected for a flagship product Written By BrianP, Metro Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 The Excelon KDC-X797 is extremely capable and configurable, sometimes at the expense of ease of use. It doesn't *look* special which may make it less attractive to thieves. It sounds great, which is of greatest importance to me, and with that, I can forgive its shortcomings, and the many hours I spent parked, learning to use and personalize this beast. Pros: Good sound quality with almost infinite adjustment possibilities and support for most media & formats. HD Radio works extremely well. Complicated menu structure is logically arranged, shortening the learning curve. Cons: Difficult to read display in daylight, and insufficiently dimmed at night. Mediocre quality - first unit had a DOA remote. Unit gets wanky -- does not respond to controls -- in cold temperatures below 20F. CD player has problems with burned CDs that work fine in other devices. Minimal number of panel controls means that some frequently used operations (like radio presets) are buried in sub-menus. Display updates are sometimes delayed. Documentation, even on-line, leaves much to be desired. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood KDC-X797 Written By Allen, Cumming,Ga on Monday, January 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A lot of Bang for the Buck! Pros: Easy to use, sounds great, cool looking, with more options than I will ever use! Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 KDC-X797 Written By Tosh, Rochester, NY on Sunday, January 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) All in All a good head unit. Easy to use and set-up. Pros: Many Display Color options. Remote, Bluetooth Audio and Control, Sirius and HD Radio. Front USB and Aux in. Cons: Sometimes will not turn on, and Needs to be reset and user setup is lost. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood head unit Written By mzootie, wilmington, de on Friday, January 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Best car stereo I've ever owned. It has all the bells and whistles you'll ever need. Great sound and power even with out an amp and almost didn't buy one. I just wanted just a little extra. The reception HD radio isn't as good as I thought it should be but have not played with it enough to know if there is something that i have not set up right. Good buy for the money. Pros: All the fuctionality Cons: Manual you get in box is a quick start guide. You need to download the full manual to fully understand how to set up the unit 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Unit does not turn on sometimes. Written By KenY., Deltona FL. on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Unit needed software update in less than 90 days .Crutchfield did not know or did not want to know it needed it.Tech had me take it out of truck check pwr. ok but would not replace,this is the third time not first.He said I have to call Kenwood now. He said our replace is 60 days. I said the cheapest people in the world has 90 days so why should I buy it from you. Did the update, WAITING TO SEE. Pros: Good sound Like the HD radio a lot Cons: Need to make system easier to use. No one knows everything but they should have Kenwood said it was a problem on this radio. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Most Bang for your buck Written By John M, Lake Jackson, TX on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This Kenwood product was bought for my daughters car. She absolutely loves it. The sound quality is great and installation was a breeze. Pros: Great Sound, Color Change Options Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 could be better! Written By JeffC, Ohio on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good unit. I'd buy again, but I wish I could have bought something with simpler buttons. There is too much navigating around to switch from CD to radio to whatever. Pros: Sounds good, but has trouble reading dirty or marred CD's. Cons: Needs to be simplified. It was purchased for my son and takes to much attention to use which is time with eyes off the road. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Written By Anonymous, vashon, wa on Friday, January 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice unit - clear installation - the BT connection works great with my Android, streaming music and making calls - although it does take a minute or so to gain the connection and begin playing music when I first enter the car. Another nice feature is the fully controllable RGB display - I was able to match the display color to my GTI's color scheme with ease. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Ken wood stereo Written By Tim, Jeffersonville on Thursday, January 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great stereo, crutchfield made install simple with instructions and all necessary hardware. I will not buy electronics anywhere else from now on. Pros: Great shopping expierience. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Written By Max, San Antonio on Thursday, January 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Decent receiver. I bought this for my girlfriend for christmas and don't get me wrong, it's much better than her factory stereo, but it's lacking. I bought the Kenwood X9 for my car and it's much easier to use. The volume knob has a nice rubber "grip" for easy tuning while driving. The X7 does not. Scrolling the X7 for audio control and settings is a pain. The bluetooth streaming works well though, and that's why I bought it. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to stream bluetooth from your phone to your receiver. Pros: Bluetooth streaming, hands free phone Cons: No grip on the volume knob, the menu is a pain to adjust settings and audio 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDCX797 Written By Maggs, Dearborn, MI on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent quality, looks cool. Looks difficult and intimidating to use, but very easy, and great features. Pros: Looks great 16 preset FM stations Bluetooth Easy to use Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Written By AJD, Lakewood WA on Saturday, December 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great features for the $$. Pros: Price and Features Cons: None so far. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 WOW! Written By Jeff, Georgetown, TX on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Product. Great Value. Easy Installation. Pros: Works perfectly as advertised in all functions Cons: None so far Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 2 out of 5 Loved it till it Started messing up Written By Josh P, Branson, MO on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 I love this radio, It took a little to get it set up the way I like it. The bluetooth works great both for calling and for streaming pandora. I travel 8hrs a weekend and I'll listen to pandora the whole way. It took me 3 weeks to figure out that the reason it only puts music threw the front speakers is a setting and you can change it to all speakers. Pros: Sound Quality Coolness factor Value Bluetooth Cons: It will not turn on sometimes, I have to disconnect the battery to get it to turn on. I've read that if you don't let it warm up in the morning before you turn the vehicle on it will do this. I am going to contact Crutchfield in the morning and see if they can fix this. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 Written By Keith Mc, Utah on Friday, December 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Put this in my wifes Rav4. So easy for her to use. She loves the hands free feature for the phone. Pros: Easy to use for a non tech type! Cons: None Was this review helpful? 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About 100 people took part in the inaugural event in 2012.
Check-in is at 10 a.m., and the race begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $35.
Eagal Lakes is at 12 Lorenzen Road, off Koster Road.
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Kent Bernhardt: I can't dance, don't ask me
I like to think there are many things I do well. We all do.
I try to focus on those things. They're my gifts, the special abilities with which I'm blessed. They're what make me unique.
Often these days though, I'm confronted by the growing list of things I don't do very well. In fact, the older I get, the longer that list grows.
I learned early in life that I wasn't particularly athletic. Catching a high fly ball was a challenge for me. I would also never be the kid who knocked a home run out of the park.
I do remember one summer evening playing little league baseball when I really wanted to hit a home run.
A particularly cute neighborhood girl was sitting in the stands that night, and I was fortunate enough to actually have a turn at bat.
In true Mickey Mantle fashion, I flashed a quick smile her way, and stood expectantly waiting for my moment of glory.
I swung at the first pitch so hard that I actually provided a comforting breeze to the people sitting in the stands. The next two pitches I attempted to hit with equal vigor, and again lowered the temperature of the humid evening air at least five degrees.
After being informed by the umpire that my presence at the plate was no longer required, I took my place on the bench. A teammate dryly remarked that if I had actually hit the ball, they would've never found it.
That was as close as I ever came to athletic excellence. The cute girl went home unimpressed.
I'm also not the guy you call when you need assistance with a home or auto repair. I have, however, had my moments.
I can happily report that I have completely rebuilt the inner workings of two toilets in my home over the years. I'm a pretty good drain snaker, and just this week, I affected a small repair on my car that saved me tens of dollars.
While changing my oil last weekend, a local mechanic accidentally broke my oil dipstick. It wasn't entirely his fault, I had noticed the plastic end of the stick was loosening over the past few months.
It was probably just a matter of time anyway.
The mechanic attempted a makeshift repair, but it failed to hold, leaving the metal portion of the dipstick trapped in the oil entry tube — or whatever they call it.
I consulted the dealership. A technician informed me that the metal strip would have to be retrieved, and it would be "no easy process."
A new dipstick wouldn't fit properly into the tube until the old one had been removed.
He said that to access the strip, they may have to go into the engine and remove the oil pan and possibly part of my spleen. I saw the dollar signs mounting.
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I raised the hood of my car and attempted to fit the new dipstick into the spout.
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I've also been told I don't dance very well. In fact, I've seen video of my dancing and it's not pretty.
There's only one visual I can give you to describe it. Take a sledgehammer and hit a giraffe in the kneecap as hard as you can. The writhing and stumbling you would witness from the giraffe is a pretty good comparison.
I have danced in plays before, but I probably should've used a stuntman. Still, I dream of taking a woman confidently in my arms and floating across the dance floor utilizing moves that would make Fred Astaire drool with envy. I would then deposit her back in her chair with nary a scratch.
Who am I kidding? I'll definitely need a stuntman.
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Security Awareness News December 2007 Too Much of a Good Thing? popular protocols, including FTP, SMTP, POP3, HTTP, mySQL, ICQ, Telnet and others. This can mean that a single person in a public place can capture hundreds of User_ IDs and Passwords in a cell-phone sized device hidden in a pocket and the victims will never be the wiser. The `bad guy' will, at his leisure, go home and have access to any web site you may have logged onto, your email accounts and just about any other online activity you performed. And this is only part of the problem. Unless you have taken certain security steps, your personal computer is wide open for anyone's inspection and/or theft. That is the current state of the art of wireless. It was designed to be easy to use (which it is!), wide open for anyone (which it often is!) and not much thought to security was ever given. BUT! There are steps you can and should take to minimize your exposure. Here is a short list of things to make sure you do at home, on your own wireless network, and that you should absolutely do, On the Road, when using wireless Hot Spots or other public (fee or free) wireless networks. Continued on p. 2 There are more than 13,000 Hot Spots, or free wireless access points in Chicago alone, with thousands of cities expanding their free municipal wireless coverage. Now, anyone with a WiFi enabled laptop, PDA or phone can access the Internet from almost anywhere they happen to be. From Starbucks, to McDonalds to hundreds of airports, hotel lobbies, convention centers and now the actual streets and avenues of cities around the world, 100% Internet connectivity is coming to fruition. But, is that such a good thing? Security is and always has been a balance between functionality and utility and the need to protect information, access and privacy. How has increasing ubiquity of WiFi affected our collective individual security or our corporate security? Unfortunately, because of the ease of access, free or for a small fee, utility comes first and security is currently running a distant second. The results are anything but pretty. For the determined criminal type or curious hacker, hopping onto a Hot Spot and on to your computer or our corporate networks is almost trivial these days. The Silica, a popular portable Linux device, looks for open networks to grab. Using portable versions of password grabbers like Cain and Abel, your passwords and our networks can certainly be compromised. Cain and Abel is marketed as a valuable password recovery tool that enables network administrators to test network security, or home users to recover a variety of stored network passwords. The powerful program can sniff and recover passwords from most Who Ya Gonna Call? Need to Report Something? Contact Security, your IT manager, or Help Desk immediately. Good security comes from timely response! Continued from p. 1 At Home: 1. Change the Administrator password on your wireless router, also known as an Access Point. 2. It is often smart to turn off `Broadcast ID', which loudly announces the name of your home network. 3. Enable crypto. The older WEP is pretty much useless these days, so choose the WPA options, and use a strong password. This keeps eavesdroppers from listening to your wireless traffic. 4. Enable MAC filtering in the wireless router. Every network device, like your laptop or home computer, has a unique MAC number. Enter the MAC numbers of only those computers you want to permit access to your network. All others will be blocked. This is a very strong, very valuable security step. 5. Enable your personal firewall on your computer. Most routers have firewalls, but the additional security is good. On 1. Make sure your personal firewall is enabled. It is worthwhile to test the security of your computer from time to time. Visit www.GRC.Com and link e Road to Test My Shields. All of your ports should be in `Stealth' mode. 2. Have all other security software (antivirus, spam, popup, etc.) current and updated before hitting the road. 3. Be aware that passwords and all access codes are ripe for the picking. 4. Many companies insist that remote users only connect to corporate networks through a VPN or Virtual Private Network. (See VPN Below.) Please be aware of our company policies and follow them. 5. A corporate VPN will only protect you when connecting to the corporate LAN. If you connect to any other web site, ftp location or even web mail, your User_ID and Password credentials are at severe risk. 6. Consider subscribing to and installing a personal VPN service on your mobile computer. (Free to $30 per year and worth every penny!) You will connect through the VPN to the VPN Service server, completely secure. Once connected, you can use the Internet as safely and securely as if you were at home or in the office. Wireless computers offer tremendous flexibility and mobility, but a little extra awareness and security is needed to make it a safe experience. Be careful about believing some of the exorbitant claims of wireless manufacturers Wireless `G' is the current standard, with speed claims of 54mbits per second, but about only 70% of that in practice. Wireless `N' is upcoming, but not a real standard. An `N' router might give a little better range and performance, but unless you have an `N' wireless ca rd in your laptop or desktop, there is no measurable speed increase. Consider a wireless repeater to enlarge coverage across greater areas. Especially in cities, you can accidentally log on to neighbors networks and they can log onto yours, too. If they do something wrong or potentially illegal from your access point, you can come under suspicion, too. That is why using MAC filtering and WPA crypto is a simple, smart and secure thing to do. But that won't keep you from logging onto nearby networks. Look for available networks in your network control panel, and if you see a neighbor's and can log on, it is considerate and secure to let them in on what you have just learned, so they can secure their network and access points, too. Do not be tempted to use their network. You may be exposing yourself to `guilt by association'. Coming up next month: Good Security Habits A screenshot from Cain and Able The VPN A VPN, or virtual private network is essentially a tunnel to communicate safely from your computer to another computer or web site or other Internet service. The tunnel is encrypted using strong algorithms so that eavesdroppers will not be able to listen in on your traffic. It is not unusual for companies to provide their road warriors with approved VPNs so they can talk securely with the company from anywhere in the world. A personal VPN connects you to a VPN service, encrypting all traffic from your computer (mobile or fixed location) to a distant server. Once connected and authenticated to the VPN server with your User_ID and Password, you can use the Internet with the same level of security as you would from home or the office. F i n d i n g Wifi Even though there are hundreds of thousands of WiFi points around the world, most computers merely find and automatically connect with the closest and strongest wireless access points. A mobile machine can connect to dozens of networks at the same time, but many of them may be inaccessible due to crypto (WPA) and/or MAC filtering. The user then has to individually select a network to see its status. Many road warriors prefer to identify the network and its status before attempting to log on. Programs like Net Stumbler are free, and are excellent tools to identify wireless networks, their security, exact location using GPS and much more than the average user cares about or even needs to know. Most road warriors don't want to hack; A screenshot from Netstumbler all they really need to know is if there is a Hot Spot nearby, where it is and if it is Open. For this application, try looking at WiFi Detectors. Some of them are keychain fobs and provide simple signal strength detection ($5-$10) and then more sophisticated devices like WiFi Walker provide security information, direction and more. ($60+) Remember, though, before you logon to any public network, make sure you have all of your security ducks in a row. Gift Card Scam: 2007 and there is nothing you can do about it. Gift cards are anonymous, can be used by anyone at all, you have no way to prove you did not use it. 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