The Kenwood KDC-BT648U features built-in Bluetooth by an industry leader in wireless technology, Parrot. In addition to promoting a safer driving experience, the built-in Bluetooth feature of the KDC-BT648U provides the added convenience of sending and receiving calls from the car stereo, as well as access to your phones address book on the display. For added convenience there is a Bluetooth button on the front of the receiver that pairs your phone with the receiver at the touch of a button. Other great features of the KDC-BT648U are iPod and iPhone direct control via the front USB port. Making it easy to connect, search, select and enjoy music from your iPod or iPhone. In addition the receiver features a front auxiliary input that easily accepts the headphone output of a portable music player or smart-phone. Adding a full range and subwoofer amplifier is possible through the three two and a half-volt preamp outputs the unit is equipped with. Rounding out this exceptional value is a remote control.
General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC player with Remote
- Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
- Detachable face
- White LCD text display
- Wireless remote control included
- Blue 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)
- 90-day Sonic Electronix warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, AAC and WMA
- AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
- System Q Equalizer for enhanced audio tuning
- 3-band parametric equalizer with 8 preset tone curves (7 presets and 1 user)
- Two-way iPod control from the headunit or the iPod itself
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: Kenwood SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package or XM Satellite Radio Solution Package required and sold separately
- HD Radio Ready: HD Radio Tuner required and sold separately
- Integrated Bluetooth: Enables phones, headsets, and portable devices to be paired for hands free communication with built-in vocal microphone
- iPod/iPhone Ready: Kenwood recommends the Kenwood KCA-iP101, however a Standard USB-to-iPod Cable will work
- Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
- Front-panel USB input: USB port allows connection to portable digital devices such as thumb drives, flash drives, etc.
- Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
- CD Changer controls
Bluetooth Features:
- High quality Bluetooth provided by Parrot
- 2.4 GHz Bluetooth technology supports devices up to 32.8 ft.
- Supports the following profiles: HFP, HSP, OPP, PBAP, SPP, SYNC
- Allows direct dialing of phone numbers and speed dial
- Phone book access
- Call log featuring incoming calls, outgoing calls, and missed calls
- Voice dialing with compatible cell phones
- Built-in call waiting
- Only compatible with Bluetooth enabled phones
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-BT555U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-BT652U)
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Lesley from Clermont, FL
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When using this stereo with a steering wheel control (yes, the steering wheel control unit was specified as being compatible with this unit) it would not allow the installer to program the Mode button to switch between stereo bands instead of input mode, nor to have the Ch +/- button to switch between stereo presets instead of seeking. When replaced by a similar Pioneer unit, these functions were possible.
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Ken from Grants Pass, OR
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I recently installed this in a friends '02 Silverado and it's a nice little unit. Packed with features most other brands only give you at a much higher price point. Not only that, it looks and sounds great too. If you're on a tight budget and looking for the best sound and features, look no further, this is your stereo!
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mo from nebraska
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I have owned this product for over 3 months.
I have no bad things to say about it, except the BT audio. People I am calling while using this unit say the audio cuts in and out, or I sound like I am in a tunnel. The display is good. In retrospect I should have just spent a little more money to get the BT848U whuch has a three line display.
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should have shopped more from halifax, Canada
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This unit is kinda driving me crazy. Always goes into demo every time its turned off. Doesn't restart at the same function where it left off when you power the car down. Always scrolling through menus. Kinda sucks.
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