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Kenwood KVT-512 DVD Receiver Review


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We live in a world now where cars and trucks are becoming more and more high tech. From back up video cameras to heated steering wheels, more apparently is better. That?s why drivers are upgrading their vehicles even after they buy one brand new. The Kenwood KVT-512 is one of those higher end after market in-dash receivers for those that want it all.

Why is the Kenwood KVT-512 so great?

The Kenwood KVT-512 in-dash is a fantastic addition to any vehicle, especially for the price (some stores in the mid to low 500?s). The screen on this in-dash DVD player is a 7? LCD motorized touchscreen. That?s seven inches of bright variable illumination that will allow the user to adjust the touch screen to the colors of the car?s interior. That?s pretty unique. If you black interior with wood trim, then customize your motorized touchscreen to match it.

One very impressive feature of the Kenwood KVT-512 is the fact that it comes ready for just about everything. Ready for your iPod. Ready for your CD changer. Ready for your Bluetooth device. Ready for navigation. Ready for your HD Radio tuner. The rear USB connection is installed so that users can direct connect their iPod to their in-dash. This is so much easier than using an fm transmitter and the sound is much clearer. Kenwood also makes available a USB-to-iPod adapter that is made specifically for the extreme heat that can come from the cars. Now a days, everyone uses an iPod for their music and the direct connect is the best way to do it. For those that don?t always use an iPod for their music, the Kenwood KVT-512 is ready for a CD changer. With local and state laws coming up soon, some of us (if not all of us soon) will be ticketed for their use of a cell phone while they are driving. That is the beauty of a built-in Bluetooth. Just sync it with your cell phone and the in-dash will take over. The KVT-512 can be used for both receiving and making calls. It is also ready for built-in navigation to help us get where we need to go. Still listen to the radio? Why not do it in high definition? Once again, the Kenwood KVT-512 comes ready for HD Radio.

To add more to the all-in-one of the Kenwood KVT-512, it also will read just about any type of disc that is put into it. Not only does it play CDs, but it also plays CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, and AAC discs. Plus it will show the ID3 tagging on the display. That just lets you know the title of the song, the artists, the album, etc. It?s really a convenient feature. Not only does it play DVDs, but it also plays DVD?R/RW, and DivX discs. Just don?t go trying to put any Blu-ray disc into it. It won?t work.
The Kenwood KVT-512 comes with one set of extra RCA inputs in the back. This enables the use of an external unit to play. Hook up your Xbox or you Playstation and play. In addition to the extra RCA inputs, there is also an extra 3.5mm front panel auxiliary input for other MP3 players or audio devices. A feature that comes in handy a lot more than some people think.
So in today?s world of ?keeping up with the Jones?? and our ?gotta have it all? attitude, the Kenwood KVT-512 is a great way to do it all. And do it all at a reasonable price.

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