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Kenwood KDC-MP442U

In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Receiver with Remote and Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs

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In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Receiver with Remote and Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs • 50W x 4 Chan. Max • 17W x 4 Chan. RMS • 3 Sets of 2.5V Preamp Outputs • Bluetooth Ready • Satellite Radio Ready • Front-Panel AUX

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Product Highlights


In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Receiver with Remote and Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs • 50W x 4 Chan. Max • 17W x 4 Chan. RMS • 3 Sets of 2.5V Preamp Outputs • Bluetooth Ready • Satellite Radio Ready • Front-Panel AUX

Description


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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with 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
  • 14 Segment/13 Digit Fluorescent 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)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System E's Xover system
  • System Q sound control with pre-programmed tone curves
  • Separate bass, mid range, and treble control
  • Source tone memory

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately.
  • Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT200 adapter required and sold separately
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: SIRIUS Satellite Package required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Apple USB-to-iPod Cable will work for most newer iPods; however, Kenwood iPod Adapter is required for select older iPods.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: USB Port allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Steering Wheel Remote Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 required and sold separately

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
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 Sound Control with Pre-programmed Tone Curves
Display Type
14 Segment/13 Digit Fluorescent Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
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-MP442U

Weight:

3.50lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcmp442u

Internal Product ID:

17270

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
60%
4 star
40%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.6
Value
4.6
Features
4.4
Design
4.4
Usability
4

Customer Reviews

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great all around buy

I love this stereo. It works great and keeps its sound quality at high volumes. I have spilled drinks on it and it still works. The cd player works great and never skips unless you are off road. The radio kind sucks to pick station. But if you are like me and use Aux and ipod hook up, this is the a very nice unit for that.

By brett on June 7, 2010

14 found this helpful


Nice

This cd player works great usb pick up fast and sounds great

By Joseph on March 23, 2011

11 found this helpful


worth the money

bought for son's birthday, he loves the USB port. Good price, but found that it's less on the store web site than Ebay.

By James on October 14, 2009

11 found this helpful


good value

deck works great. Has way more functions then I actually use, most seem over the top to me...like SMS texting?? seriously. The user manual is a novel. Overall, it does a great job as a stereo, the AUX and USB inputs in the front were the main features I wanted. Love the remote too.

By Ryan on February 28, 2010

10 found this helpful


Quality Built Kenwood

Installed this stereo for a customer of mine. Great stereo, full of features, and easy to use. When it came time to add to the stereo system Kenwood made it straight forward and painless. Definitely recommend this stereo.

By Kane on April 1, 2020 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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