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Kenwood KDC-MP245

In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA Car Stereo Receiver with Front Panel Aux-In and Remote

4.6

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Kenwood KDC-MP245 Product Overview

The Kenwood KDC-MP245 is an In-Dash CD/MP3 Player with a wireless remote control included. Its detachable face adds security and allows you to remove the faceplate from your car anytime you would like. The blue fluorescent display, blue and red button lighting, and MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album) provide enhanced viewing quality and an easy-to-read display. The built-in AM/FM tuner supplies you with 18 FM presets and 12 AM presets allowing you to program all your favorite radio stations to this receiver. Some other superb audio features are the adjustable low pass filter, subwoofer level controls, System Q sound control, 24-bit digital to analog converter, and the EQ3 3-band parametric equalizer with 7 preset tone curves, which all provide enhanced sound quality. Equipped with a front panel auxiliary input, connection of portable media devices such as a DVD player, gaming system, or a MP3 player couldn’t be easier. All in all, this is an exceptional Kenwood Receiver with plenty of features for a great price.

General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Front Auxiliary Input and Remote
  • Detachable face
  • Blue fluorescent display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue and red button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • Tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • Adjustable low-pass filter
  • Subwoofer level controls
  • System Q sound control
  • EQ3 (3-band parametric equalizer with seven preset tone curves)
  • 24-bit digital-to-analog converter
  • Direct music search

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear/subwoofer)
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
Product History:
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Kenwood KDC-MP242 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP245)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP242)
Kenwood KDC-MP235 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP238)
Kenwood KDC-MP232 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP235)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Motorized FaceplateYes
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2.5 volts
Built-In EqualizerEQ3 (3-band parametric equalizer)
Display TypeFluorescent Display
Display ColorBlue
Button ColorBlue and Red
CD Signal-to-NoiseN/A
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
DVD Region NumberN/A
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputNo
iPod Audio ConnectionNo
iPod Video ConnectionN/A
Satellite RadioNo
HD RadioNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityNo
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleNo
CD Changer ControlsYes
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood KDC-MP245
Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
4.6
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.8
Value
4.8
Features
4.9
Design
4.6
Usability
4.9
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
November 24, 2010 great buy
Review by
doug from west jordan, UT
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This is a great unit the price was the cheapest I have ever seen we have had no problems at all. I have have recommended this product to my Jeep friends thank you
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November 24, 2010 very good value
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mike from Asheboro, NC
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good product look and plays very good
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November 21, 2010 nice deck
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Mike from Denver
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Cool little blue display, 2x outputs for my amps. Easy to operate and nice mini remote lol!
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November 3, 2010 Great Value
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Greg from Dacula, GA
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Very Good Product. Easy installation
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October 18, 2010 Great Headunit
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Patrick J from Baton Rouge, LA
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I would recommend this headunit for anyone who wants affordable clean and clear sounding music. There is such a huge difference in the sound quality of this headunit compared to my stock cd player
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-MP245
Product manual: Download the Kenwood KDC-MP245 Product Manual
UPC: 019048186522
Weight: 3.50 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcmp245
Internal product ID: 22442
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Customer Testimonial

Mr. Harrison D. gave me excellent quick and meaningful help. He explained why there was a problem and an estimate of when it should be fixed. It has been fixed in the time allotted and if it wasn't he told me what to do. Excellent service!

- swassynger from Greenville, SC

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