Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493

General Features:

• In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Car Receiver with Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs and Remote
• 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
• White dot-matrix display
• Wireless remote control included
• Blue button lighting
• Power Output:
• Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
• RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
• MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
• 2-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

• Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, AAC, MP3, and WMA
• CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
• System E Xover system
• 3-Band parametric equalizer
• 8 Point crossover
• 24-Bit D/A Converter

Expandability Options:

• 3 Sets of 4V 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
• Front-panel auxiliary input: USB and 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
• Bluetooth Ready: Additional kit required and sold separately
• Dual external media control capability
• Steering wheel remote control ready
• CD Changer controls

Key Features:

• Music search
• Favorite memory
• Rotary encoder for easy operation
• Manual dimmer function

Product History: Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493 (newest, current model) Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X492 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493) Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X491 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X492)