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Kenwood KDC-MP738U

In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote, Aux Input, USB Input, and iPod Direct Connection via USB

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In-dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote, Aux and USB Inputs, and iPod Direct Connection via USB • 64 Color organic electro-luminescent (OEL) display • 50W x 4 chan. Max • 22W x 4 chan. RMS • SAT and HD Radio Ready

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Product Highlights


In-dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote, Aux and USB Inputs, and iPod Direct Connection via USB • 64 Color organic electro-luminescent (OEL) display • 50W x 4 chan. Max • 22W x 4 chan. RMS • SAT and HD Radio Ready

Description


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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
  • 64 Color organic electro-luminescent (OEL) display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue and red button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • 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, AAC, MPEG1/2, MP3, and WMA
  • Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • 8x Digital oversampling
  • System Q 3-band equalizer with 6 EQ presets
  • 24-Bit D/A converter

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT100 required and sold separately
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: Kenwood Sirius Package or Kenwood XM Satellite Package tuner, subscription and antenna required and sold separately
  • HD Ready: Accessory required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Direct control and access through USB
    • 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.
  • Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 required and sold separately
  • Rear auxiliary input: USB and 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • CD Changer controls
Read more details about the Kenwood KDC-MP738U in our blog.

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Security Code
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
22 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
3 Sets (6-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
2.5 volts
Built-In Equalizer
System Q -- 3 Bands Parametric with 6 Presets
Display Type
OEL Motion Display (Organic Electroluminescent)
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Rear)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
6
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-MP738U

Weight:

4.50lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcmp738u

Internal Product ID:

11789

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
50%
4 star
36%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%



Durability
4.4
Value
4.7
Features
4.4
Design
4.5
Usability
4.3

Customer Reviews

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Good value

I have had this radio for about 6months and up until recently i have no problems.In the last 3 weeks radio turns off and on at random.Who knows what kind of issue this is.Overall it seems to be a good radio for the money,"remember you get what you pay for".

By S on August 11, 2009

13 found this helpful


A+ accross the board!

Great product at a very reasonable price. Great look and power. VERY easy to control. USB connection is a very big plus. I would recommend this product to anyone hesitating on buying it!

By Nick on January 17, 2010

12 found this helpful


Very fun to use

It is what I wanted and is very happy with the product. I recommend this.

By Brennan on December 1, 2009

11 found this helpful


Great for a while

I've had this unit for about 6 months now and it's been great up until about a week ago when the unit's USB connection went out (flashes "Mecha Error" which from what I've found is some sort of internal hardware error that will require the unit being sent in in order to fix). Considering this is the main reason I bought the unit I'm a bit disappointed since I can no longer listen to my iPod, but the CD player still works.

When the USB connector was working, it was convenient that you can control your USB device through the unit, but if you're like me and have several thousand different artists on your mp3 player, then you're going to be sitting there for a while spinning the little knobs trying to get to the "S's" Some quicker browsing function would have been fantastic.

By Joel on January 27, 2010

10 found this helpful


It's ok

Me and my cousin both purchased this stereo and it was great at first. We mainly use the iPod connector and rarely use the cd player. We noticed that after a while the stereo stops playing. At first I thought it was the connection but when I called my cousin he said it happens to him also. Besides that it's actually a great stereo. Full sound control.

By Rafael on December 27, 2009

11 found this helpful


Won't buy again

I DO NOT recommend this product. A few weeks into buying the cd player, I noticed when I pushed the buttons in the morning, it would go off, then come back on...then I would try to push the buttons again, and it would go off but it would stay on and I could navigate through the radio channels. At first, I thought it was the wiring job so I had a second opinion and it was fine. Turns out it was the radio. Silly me, being the seller rating was positive, didn't get any insurance on the cd player, thinking it would be perfectly fine. NOPE! Now the screen has little places where no color shows through. Its basically the faceplate. Everything else is fine.

By pamela on December 8, 2009

11 found this helpful


realiy good

the sound quality of the head unit is really good with the OEM speakers looks great

but the ipod controls are a bit hard to use while driving

By nick on August 19, 2009

10 found this helpful


Great deck for the money...

Great shipping time, easy install, did it myself. The deck looks awesome and I can control all the music from my I-Pod over witht eh controls on the deck.

By Alex on July 13, 2009

10 found this helpful


Great stereo for the money

This stereo has alot of positives. I have always been pleased with Kenwood products and this one did not let me down. Once you figure out the controls, it is very easy to work.
Pros- Screen is very easy to read and see. Options on screen displays are pretty cool. Lights up really good at night, looks real cool in the car. Again, once you have the controls figured, it is very easy to operate.
Cons- Ipod controls are not as easy as I would have liked. You cannot look for a song on the Ipod unless the "random" feature is turned OFF. If you have a lot of songs on your Ipod and you want to play something in the "W"'s, it takes a minute to get to it. Mine has glitched a few times on me. Meaning I have hit the search button and the face will act as if it as has turned off and is powering back up. But the music does not stop playing. It once froze on me and would not play Ipod or CD's. Dont know why but has not done it again.
Overall, I am very pleased to have bought this stereo. And will continue to buy Kenwood products as I stated before, they have never let me down. I bought this one to replace my last Kenwood that lasted me for years.

By Brian on August 9, 2009

10 found this helpful


great product

it is a great radio , great sound, good display and very ipod friendly. I am glad to have this product

By Carl on December 20, 2008

8 found this helpful




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