Name: Kenwood KDC-MP242
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: kdcmp242
Price: 94.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.7500 (4 reviews)

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In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA, AM/FM Receiver • Front Panel AUX Input • Detachable Face • Faceplate Security Code • SPRM Supreme Sound Processing • Bluetooth Ready • iPod Ready • HD Radio Ready • Satellite Radio Ready •

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Description

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General Features:

In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA, AM/FM Receiver with Front Panel AUX Input and Remote Control
Detachable face
Faceplate security code
14 Segment/8 Digit blue fluorescent 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, MP3, WMA
Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
European tuning
System Q sound control
EQ3 (3-band parametric equalizer with 7 preset tone curves)
Bass boost
Subwoofer level controls
Adjustable low pass filter
SPRM (Supreme) Sound processing to enhance your MP3/WMA playback

Expandability Options:

2 Set of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear/sub switchable)
Bluetooth Ready: KCA-BT200 recommended while KCA-BT100 is compatible
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: Kenwood KCA-SR50 + SIRIUS SC-C1 tuner, subscription and antenna required and sold separately
HD Radio Ready:Kenwood KTC-HR200 tuner required and sold separately
iPod Ready: KCA-iP500 required and sold separately

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.

Front-Panel Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
External media switcher box: KCAS220A allows you to expand your system with extra compatible devices from Kenwood
CD Changer controls

Product history:

	Kenwood KDC-MP245 (newest, current model)
	Kenwood KDC-MP242 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP245)
	Kenwood KDC-MP238 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP242)
	Kenwood KDC-MP235 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP238)
	Kenwood KDC-MP232 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP235)

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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

2 Sets (4-Channel)

Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output

Yes

Preamp Voltage

2 volts

Built-In Equalizer

EQ3

Display Type

14 Segment/8 Digit Fluorescent Display

Expandability Features

Inputs

Auxiliary (Front)

Steering Wheel Control Compatible

Tuner

AM/FM Tuner

Yes

FM Presets

AM Presets

Warranty and Return Policy

Parts Warranty Duration

1 year

Labor Warranty Duration

1 year

Warranty Provider

Sonic Electronix

Customer Ratings & Reviews

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4 star		25%
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By feature average rating

Durability		5
Value		4.8
Features		4
Design		4.5
Usability		5

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love this radio!!!!!!!!!

Got this for my 98 Ford Taurus its awesome!!! Even with stock speakers its amazing!!! Cant wait to get some new speakers to go with it!!! =]

By Elaine on May 9, 2010

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nice deck for cheap!

Ive had this kenwood deck for 6 months now, and it is a steal. An amazing deck for less than $100. the only bad thing is the remote doesn't have very long range but hey, how many decks under $100 even have a remote!

By Mike on September 18, 2009

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Kenwood KDC-MP242

This unit has a very good receiver it will pull in and hold distant stations. very nice installation package. unit functions as expected. a very good buy I would recommend this product
i am very satisfied.

By Gregory on October 5, 2009

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Fantastic Stereo

Does a Great Job!

By Richard on July 30, 2011

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