KENWOOD DMX7409XDS - 9" Floating Capacitive Display AV Receiver with DAB+

KENWOOD DMX7409XDS - 9" Floating Capacitive Display AV Receiver with DAB+

Premium 9-inch floating capacitive touchscreen AV receiver featuring wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio, iDatalink Maestro ready integration, 10-band equalizer, and flexible ball mount design with 75mm mounting depth on 1DIN chassis.

Product Overview

The KENWOOD DMX7409XDS delivers premium audio-visual performance with a compact 9-inch floating capacitive touchscreen, offering flexible fit for a wide range of vehicles. This advanced AV receiver features enhanced smartphone connectivity and rich digital audio support, built to deliver convenience and clarity for modern drivers. The receiver supports both wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, enabling seamless access to navigation, music streaming, hands-free calling, and messaging applications. The flexible ball mount floating design provides adjustable screen positioning to optimize viewing angles across various dashboard configurations, while the compact 1DIN chassis with 75mm mounting depth enables installation in vehicles where traditional double DIN units cannot fit. Advanced audio capabilities include integrated DAB+ digital radio tuner for crystal-clear broadcast reception, 10-band equalizer for precise sound customization, direct steering wheel remote compatibility, and three 3V pre-outs for external amplifier connections. Practical features include rear USB port with 2-amp charging capability, USB and smartphone audio streaming, two camera inputs for comprehensive parking assistance, and iDatalink Maestro ready compatibility for maintaining factory vehicle functions. The capacitive touch panel delivers responsive control for enhanced usability during operation.

Key Features

9-Inch Floating Capacitive Display - Premium 9-inch capacitive touchscreen delivering clear visuals with responsive touch control in a flexible ball mount floating design that adjusts to optimal viewing angles across various dashboard configurations while maintaining compact 1DIN chassis compatibility with 75mm mounting depth for installation flexibility across a wide range of vehicles.

Wireless and Wired CarPlay & Android Auto - Enhanced smartphone connectivity supporting both wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enabling seamless access to navigation apps, music streaming services, hands-free calling, voice assistants, and messaging applications with familiar smartphone interface mirrored on the floating display for convenient control and clarity.

DAB+ Digital Radio - Integrated DAB+ digital radio tuner delivering rich digital audio support with crystal-clear broadcast reception, superior audio quality, access to expanded station selection including digital-only channels, automatic station tuning, and visual program information display eliminating static interference for reliable listening across Australian coverage areas.

iDatalink Maestro Ready Integration - Factory vehicle integration compatibility through iDatalink Maestro system maintaining original equipment functions including steering wheel controls and vehicle settings access, ensuring seamless aftermarket upgrade without losing factory functionality across compatible vehicle models.

Advanced Audio Customization - Professional 10-band equalizer providing precise frequency adjustment for optimal sound tuning, three 3V pre-outs supporting external amplifier and subwoofer connections, USB and smartphone audio streaming, direct steering wheel remote compatibility, and comprehensive audio source options for premium audio-visual performance.

Dual Camera Support - Two camera inputs enabling comprehensive parking assistance with rear-view camera integration for reversing safety and optional front or side camera connection for enhanced visibility during tight parking manoeuvres.

Technical Specifications

Display

• Screen Size: 9 inches
• Display Type: Capacitive Touch Panel
• Design: Flexible ball mount floating display

Smartphone Integration

• Apple CarPlay: Wireless and wired
• Android Auto: Wireless and wired
• USB Audio Streaming: Yes
• Smartphone Audio Streaming: Yes

Radio & Tuner

• DAB Radio: Yes

Audio Features

• Equalizer: 10-band
• Pre-outs: 3 x 3V
• Direct Steering Remote: Ready

Connectivity

• Rear USB: 2 amp charging
• Camera Inputs: 2
• iDatalink Maestro: Ready

Installation

• Chassis: 1DIN
• Mounting Depth: 75mm
• Mount Type: Flexible ball mount floating design

Included accessories: ISO harness included

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles can accommodate the 9-inch floating display?

The DMX7409XDS features a compact 1DIN chassis with 75mm mounting depth, enabling installation across a wide range of vehicles with single DIN or double DIN dash openings. The flexible ball mount floating design allows the 9-inch screen to extend beyond traditional dash opening constraints, providing flexible fit for various dashboard configurations while maintaining adjustable screen positioning.

Does wireless CarPlay and Android Auto work as reliably as wired connection?

Yes, the DMX7409XDS supports both wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing connection flexibility based on preference. Wireless connectivity offers convenience without cable connection, while wired mode ensures stable connection and simultaneously charges your smartphone through the rear USB 2-amp charging port.

What is iDatalink Maestro and why is it important?

iDatalink Maestro integration (when compatible module is installed) maintains factory vehicle functions after aftermarket receiver installation, including steering wheel controls and vehicle settings access, ensuring you retain factory functionality while gaining enhanced smartphone connectivity and rich digital audio support.

How does DAB radio improve over traditional FM radio?

DAB digital radio delivers rich digital audio support with superior audio quality without static interference, expanded station selection including digital-only channels, visual program information display, automatic station tuning without manual frequency searching, and reliable reception across Australian DAB coverage areas.

Can I adjust the floating screen position after installation?

Yes, the flexible ball mount floating design allows screen position adjustment to optimize viewing angle for driver visibility, accommodate different dashboard configurations, reduce glare from sunlight, or adjust for driver height preferences while maintaining secure screen positioning for convenient control.