Hear the Kenwood Difference
The Kenwood Corporation is known for their quality products. The Kenwood KDC-MP638U is no exception. A simple unit that focuses on both quality and expandability. You can get exactly what you want out of your head unit with this one. It is compatible and ready for Satellite Radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth hands-free talking, and iPod connectivity. And with the Kenwood name, you are getting a quality product that will last for years to come!
Satellite and HD Radio Options
If you are looking to upgrade you car audio system, a head unit is a great place to start. This head unit from Kenwood allows plenty of options for you and your music. Of course, the MP638U has a CD player that also is compatible with MP3 and WMA media files. It also allows the connection of satellite radio. If you have used satellite radio before, than you will know and understand the satellite advantage. It is a great way to discover new music, while listening to music loud and clear. Also with the radio, the unit is capable of HD Radio. Yet another way to receive clear broadcasts of music.
Bluetooth and iPod Convenience
It is becoming more and more of a necessity to have Bluetooth capabilities in the car. That is way many of the Kenwood units come with the option for built-in Bluetooth hands-free calling with the appropriate adapter. Kenwood uses the latest technology in their Bluetooth devices so you can be sure that you will getting a good connect and a quality unit. The option to connect an iPod or other MP3 device is made possible with the rear USB input. Once the connection is made, the unit will actually charge the MP3 player or iPod while playing the music off of the unit. The USB direct connect allows for the control of the iPod right from the head unit itself and the 4-tone fluorescent display makes the iPod navigation simple.
Hear the sounds that you want to hear!
If you want even more control over your music, The KDC-MP638U will give you complete equalization control. The System Q Sound Control consists of a 3-band parametric equalizer and the options of 6 preset tone curves. You can now hear the music the way that you want to hear it and with the detail you want. If you are thinking of hooking up and amplifier, then the unit will also give you all the options you could ask for. The 3 sets of preamp outputs will allow a connection for each channel you want.
General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote and USB + Aux Inputs for MP3 and iPod playback via USB connection
- iPod USB direct connectivity via your standard iPod-to-USB connection cable allows you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system
- Detachable face
- 4-Tone fluorescent dot-matrix display
- Wireless remote control included
- Blue and red button lighting
- Power Output:
- Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
- Built-in MOSFET amplifier
- 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/12AM presets
- System Q Sound Control (3-band parametric equalizer with six preset tone curves)
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as either the Kenwood SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package or Kenwood XM Radio Package
- HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 HD Radio Tuner is required and sold separately
- Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
- iPod Ready: Direct connection through USB is available but Kenwood KCA-iP100 is recommended and sold separately
- The Apple iPhone 3G, iPod Nano 4th Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and any other newly released iPods can be controlled using the iPod adapter above; however, charging will not be possible unless you purchase the Scosche IFWA PassPORT charging adapter.
- Rear USB Input
- Rear auxiliary input: RCA Audio Input
Key Features:
- "Supreme" audio processing for better sound from your compressed MP3 and WMA files
- System E's high- and low-pass filters
- USB Direct control
- Rotary encoder & multi control wheel
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| (previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP638U) | |  |
| (previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP635) |
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