Dedicated Backup Camera Input: Used for universal rear view cameras with an RCA composite input
Bluetooth Features:
Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
Bluetooth version 2.0 +EDR certified
Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
Bluetooth profiles supported:
HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
HSP: Headset Profile enables the a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
SYNC: Synchronization Profile enables the synchronization of Personal Information Manager (PIM) items
SPP: Serial Port Profile provides a wireless replacement for RS-232 based serial communications
Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
Includes a external wired microphone for clear convenient talking
I have had this receiver for about 2 weeks now and I can say I really do like it. The clean looks sold me on this unit vs. the Alpine (way to busy IMO) and it goes great with the interior of my '91 MR2.
I have yet to really mess around with the DSP but once enabled, tons of settings await you! I tend to bypass the DSP right now and just listen to everything flat, I want to get used to that before I really start tweaking the EQ.
The Bluetooth is flat out the best I have ever used from a call quality standpoint, crystal clear and I dont even have to yell as my cab is not known for its quietness, (very loud engine noise and road noise) but just talking normally works, at speeds, the caller can only hear a little bit of background noise, so its a winner in my book (and I can have my right hand for shifting again)
The only downside is price, I was hoping with all the mechless that they would not be as pricy seeings how there is no mechanical drive but they are really pricy. Having said that, I am glad I picked this up.
Two Thumbs Way Up!
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Good stereo for standard use.
Issues: no voltage output on rca's, a little complicated, artwork from iPod is slow to load and while loading you can't skip tracks until it has completed (5-10 seconds time varies) installation and set up is timely. Adding HD and satellite radio are a pain even if you go to kenwoods site there is no real instruction.
Positives: clean looking, sounds good, Bluetooth works very well.
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I've had this unit now for about 6 months and I couldn't be happier with it. Mine is installed in my C5 Corvette so a double DIN would have been A LOT more expensive and a highly custom job. I've got this unit working with a JL Audio 5 channel amp, XM Satellite Radio, high-end Hertz speakers and a JL Audio Subwoofer in the back. The sound is excellent and the interface with the iPhone is almost as good as it gets! The phonebook entries and songs are very intuitive to select and play. My only issue is not being able to use the shuffle feature. The way around this is to disconnect the iPhone, select shuffle, and then reattach it to the unit. After that the iPhone remains in shuffle mode.
The bluetooth works flawlessly, and even comes with a mic and an advanced interally controlled noise reduction capability. Folks I'm talking with don't even know I'm on a mobile, let alone in the car! By the way, Corvettes are also very noisy cars if you've ever driven in one.
Overall, this is the best car radio I've ever had and I could not be happier with the way it performs!
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I got this radio for xmas this year (2011) and i have to say i couldnt be happier. I looked into this one and a Sony for a long time and finally came to want this one more. It has all the features and way more than i wanted great BT and sound quality, made my stock radio seem like an old am transistor radio.
Pros: Features galore, great sound quality w/ stock speakers, beautiful color display (will be getting a back up camera soon), ipod control is seemless along with fair ease of use with the usb to my android phone, BT calls come in clear and after a bit of manual reading it was easy to set up.
Cons: The one thing that kinda killed it for me is that you cant use the pandora app from an android just the iphone and that sucks but oh well, ipod has to have a special cable (kca-ip202) got mine on ebay, no cd player, when your listining to ipod theres no artist jump u have to manually search the artist or use the search function which just takes a bit longer, and last no station preset # buttons on the head unit but it has a remote so that makes up for it.
Conclusion: i recomend this to anyone looking for a single din with all the features of a more expensive double din touch screen. Ive always been a sony fan but this kenwood won me over and im happy i took the chance.
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