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Clarion DB285USB

CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Front USB Input and 3.5mm Aux Input

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Front USB Input and 3.5mm Aux Input
  • Detachable face
  • Dot-matrix display
  • Optional wireless remote control
  • Red button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 20 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • MAGNABASS EX dynamic bass enhancement
  • Z-Enhancer 3-band parametric equalization

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front and switchable rear/subwoofer)
  • Bluetooth Ready: Clarion BLT370 Bluetooth module required and sold separately
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: USB Input and 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Optional 3rd Party OEM steering wheel remote ready

Key Features:

  • 13 x 8 Digital High Visibility LCD
  • High Visibility Single Line Display with Screensavers
  • Rotary Volume
  • Built-in IR Eye (Clarion RCB176 Remote is optional and sold separately)
  • Non Fader Volume Control
Product History:
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(previous model, replaced by Clarion DXZ275MP)
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In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Remote ControlOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output20 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2 volts
Built-In EqualizerZ-Enhancer/MagnaBass EX
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorBlue
Button ColorRed
CD Signal-to-Noise87 dB
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
USB InputFront
iPod Audio ConnectionNo
Satellite RadioNo
HD RadioNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
September 22, 2008 good
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i truly like this indash radio it has a lot of options that come with it. one i really like is u can hook up a external harddrive that goes to a ubs port on the radio. i suggest this radio to anyone who thinks about getting it. it is a good product.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Clarion
Model number: DB285USB
Weight: 6.00 lbs
Internal SKU: db285usb
Internal product ID: 11230

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