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Kenwood KDC-MP242 CD MP3 WMA Stereo Reciever
Kenwood designed the KDC-MP242 CD receiver to be a no-nonsense, solid performer with lots of options for expansion. Right out of the box, you can play all your store-bought and recordable CDs, plus discs you've loaded with MP3 and WMA files. And you can play a portable satellite radio, MP3 player, or other source through the handy, front-panel auxiliary input.
Adding on
No matter how you get your music and entertainment, you can add its functionality to the KDC-MP242. Kenwood's iPodฎ adapter lets you connect and control your iPod, and keep it charged as you drive. You can add an HD Radio tuner for the enhanced sound quality of digital radio, or hook up a Kenwood satellite radio tuner for cool programming and commercial-free music. Connect a multi-disc CD changer, or add the hands-free convenience of Bluetoothฎ it's up to you.
General
Chassis Size Code IEJ
RMS Power Output 22 watts
Peak Output 50 watts
CEA Compliant No
RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz
Preamp Outputs 4-channel
Sub Preamp Outputs No
Preamp Voltage 2 volts
Display Color Blue
Key Button Color Red/Blue
EQ Bands 3
Sound Shaping Type System Q
Wireless Remote Yes
Wired Remote No
Steering Wheel Control Compatible No
Security Detachable face
Security code
Flip-Down Face No
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
Expandability
iPod Connection/Control Optional audio
AUX Input Front and Optional Rear
USB Input No
Memory Card Slot No
A/V Inputs No
Bluetooth Compatible Optional
Satellite Radio Ready Sirius
HD Radio Y
Navigation No
Changer Control Yes
Tuner
Tuner Type CR-2
FM Sensitivity 9.3 dBf
FM Presets 18
AM Presets 6
European Tuning Yes
Seek/Scan Seek
Radio Data System No
Playback
CD Frequency Response 20-20kHz
CD Signal-to-Noise 105 dB
CD-R Playback Yes
CD-RW Playback Yes
MP3 Playback Yes
WMA Playback Yes
AAC Playback No
DVD Playback No
TDF(Theft Deterrent Faceplate)
14 Segment FL Display (8 Digits, Scroll on/off possible)
Rotary Encoder for Easy Operation
Music Search
Key Illumination (Blue)
Manual Dimmer Function (2Step)
Supplied with Remote Control Unit
Audio Features
Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4
2.0V 2 Preouts
Front, Rear/Subwoofer Switchable
Subwoofer Level & Low Pass Filter Adjustable
Front AUX Input with Input Sensitivity Adjust
Bass Boost
System Q:Sound Control with Pre-programmed Tone Curves
Separate Bass/Mid range/Treble Control & Source Tone Memory
Attenuator (-20dB) with Smooth Volume Return
Single CD Features
WMA playback (Windows Media Audio)
MP3 playback (MPEG1 Layer3)
ID-3 Tag Display
Supreme for improved compressed music playback
24bit D/A Converter
0-bit Mute
CD-R/CD-RW Compatible
External Media Control Features
Dual External Media Control Capability (with Optional KCA-S220A)
Direct Access with Remote
iPod-ready (optional KCA-iP500)
Bluetooth Hands-Free Ready (optional KCA-BT200)
Satellite Radio Ready (optional KCA-SR50 + Sirius Tuner)
HD Radio Ready
FM/AM/Shortwave Tuner Features
FM/AM 24 Station Presets (18FM, 6AM)
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Great sound music to your ears
Kenwood's strong internal amplifier pumps out your tunes rendered beautifully by the premium digital-to-analog converter. Kenwood's System Q 3-band equalizer and improved bass boost let you dial in just the right sound for your vehicle. Two sets of preamp outputs let you add amps and subs, and you can activate a low-pass filter and sub level control for fingertip control over your bass.
Details:
General features:
CD player with built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files
detachable face with front auxiliary input
remote control
Audio features:
System Q Sound Control (6 EQ curves and a 3-band equalizer)
low-pass filter and sub level control
Expandability:
compatible with Kenwood's iPod adapter, Bluetooth adapter, HD Radio tuner, satellite radio, CD changer
inputs: front-panel auxiliary input, optional rear aux in
outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (front, rear/sub)
Other features and specs:
warranty: 1 year
Features
Overview: The Kenwood KDC-MP242 AM/FM CD receiver features a detachable face, front auxiliary input, selectable rear/subwoofer 2-volt preamp output and front 2-volt preamp output, CD changer controls, Satellite radio functions and MP3/WMA playback. The CD player also comes with an IR wireless remote control. The unit's amplifier is rated at 22 watts x 4 channel RMS and 50 watts x 4 channel peak.
Detachable Face: The unit features a single front loading CD face that detaches from the chassis to deter theft. The CD player comes supplied with a soft black fabric, draw string face case to protect the detachable face when you have it off the chassis.
MP3/WMA Playback: The KDC-MP242 can play MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs in ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, and Long file name formats. Each disc should have a maximum of 8 directory levels, 50 folders, and 255 files per folder with a maximum of 512 files and folders. During MP3/WMA playback, the unit displays any recorded ID3 Tag (Ver.1) information. The headunit will display up to 30 characters.
Supreme Setting: When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96 kbps, 44.1k, 48kHz) are played, the Supreme Setting function restores their high frequencies so the sound quality is closer to files encoded at a high bit rate. The processing is optimized for the compression format and the bit rate used. When the Supreme Setting is Off, the unit plays the original sound stored in the audio file.
AUX Input: The KDC-MP242 is equipped with a front panel 3.5mm minijack auxiliary input for connecting external portable audio devices such as an MP3 player.
Auxiliary Display: The KDC-MP242 allows you to select the source type displayed when using the auxiliary input. You can choose from AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video or TV.
Selectable Preamp Output: The KDC-MP242 features front and rear preamp outputs. The rear preamp output allows you to adjust from a full-range rear speaker preamp output to a low-pass non-fading subwoofer preamp output.
Low Pass Filter: The receiver features a built-in Low Pass Filter control for the preamp-output when the output is set to Sub. You can select from 80, 120, 160 or off.
Subwoofer Level: Once you have switched the preamp output to "subwoofer" you can independently control the subwoofer preamp output level from the CD receiver. You select levels between -15 to +15.
Rotary Volume Control: The CD receiver uses a rotary volume control that increases and decreases the volume of the stereo from 0 to 35. The rotary knob also controls other audio settings such as Balance, Fader, Bass, Mid, Treble and preset EQ settings. In addition, the rotary knob allows you to scroll through and select your music tracks when the Music Search function is activated.
Speaker Settings: The Speaker Setting function tailors the System Q Sound Control settings according to the type of speakers in your vehicle. You may select a Speaker Setting of "SP Off" (flat), "SP OEM" (for OEM factory speaker systems), "SP 6x9/6" (for systems with 6" and 6"x9" speakers), or "SP 5/4" (for systems with 4" and 5" speakers).
System Q Sound Control: Six EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music. Each preset has its own level settings for bass (100Hz), midrange (1kHz), and treble (10kHz). You can choose from the following preset EQ curves - Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, and Natural.
Bass/Treble/Mid Control: The KDC-MP242 features independent Bass, Treble and Midrange control. You can adjust each one from -8 to +8db. The bass frequency is adjusted at 100 Hz, the treble frequency is adjusted at 10 kHz and the midrange frequency is adjusted at 1 kHz.
Bass Boost: The Kenwood CD receiver also features a Bass Boost control that can be set to the following levels - BB1, BB2 or Off.
Fader/Balance Control: The KDC-MP242 CD receiver feature balance and fade controls from Left15 to Right15 and Rear15 to Front15. The CD receiver uses a Type 5 and Type 2 fader. When the rear preamp output is set to "Rear" the receiver allows you to fade between the front speaker channels, the rear speaker channels along with both sets of preamp outputs. When the rear preamp output is set to "Subwoofer" the receiver only allows fading between the front and rear speaker channels along with the front preamp output while the subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. If your are only using the preamp outputs without the use of the speaker leads you can also fade between the front and rear preamp outputs only when the rear preamp is set to "rear".
Source Tone Memory: This feature allows you to store System Q bass, middle and treble tone settings for each source (CD, Tuner, and Aux).
Volume Offset: The level of each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range from -8 to 0.
Remote Control: The KDC-MP242 comes with the RC-557 IR wireless remote control with a full numeric keypad. The remote will control Audio, CD, Tuner and Satellite radio functions. The remote control allows direct access of your music tracks and direct access to discs loaded in a connected CD-changer (sold separately). It is powered by 2 "AA" batteries (supplied). The dimensions of the remote are: L = 5.359", W = 1.968", D = 1.105".
Attenuator: The CD receiver features an Attenuator button on the supplied remote control that turns the volume down very quickly with one touch of the button.
Text/Title Scroll: The KDC-MP242 will display CD text, Audio file text and Satellite radio text. You can turn the scrolling feature "on" to scroll longer titles across the screen.
Music Search: The Kenwood AM/FM CD receiver features a Music Search feature which allows you to scroll through and select your MP3/WMA music folders and files, as well as scroll through your audio CD's music tracks using the headunit's rotary knob.
Last Position Memory: If the unit is shut off or switched to the tuner mode while a CD is playing, the next time CD is selected as the source, playback will resume from the point where it left off.
Off Eject: The KDC-MP242 allows you to eject your disc for 10 minutes after switching off the vehicles engine.
CD Force: When there is a problem with playing a CD with a special format, this setting plays the CD by force. Some CDs still may not play in the CD Force mode.
CR-2 Advanced Tuner: This unit uses Kenwood's CR-2 Advanced tuner for clear radio reception. You can choose one of three tuning modes: Auto 1 (seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes the selected band's preset stations only with each button press), or Manual.
Auto Memory Tuning: Not only does the CD receiver's tuner allow you manually enter your desired presets you can choose to have the unit automatically put stations with good reception in the memory banks automatically; this is a handy feature when traveling. The tuner features 3 FM banks (1, 2, 3) and 1 AM bank. You can store 6 presets for each AM/FM bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets.
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC): This circuit controls multi-path distortion by reducing stereo separation. As stereo separation is reduced, multi-path has less effect on the radio signal, improving reception in areas with tall buildings and mountains. The CRSC circuit can be turned on or off.
Tel Mute: The KDC-MP242 features a cell-phone mute wire (brown) in its harness that when hooked up to your car's phone system mute wire will automatically mute the receiver's audio signal when a call comes in.
Security Code: You can enter a 4-digit security code which must be used when the unit is removed from the vehicle, or the constant power source is disconnected from the unit. When constant power is restored to the unit, the security code must be entered before the unit becomes operational.
Display Illumination/Clock Display: When the unit is in Standby mode, the face/button illumination is "keyed." In addition, while the unit is in Standby mode, you can turn the clock display on or off. When the Clock Display is turned on and the unit is in Standby mode, the Clock Display is also "keyed." Pressing and holding the source button turns the unit off completely.
Display Dimmer: The display has two brightness settings. You can change this setting within the menu.
Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be turned "on" or "off" within the menu.
External Device Controls
iPod Ready: This receiver is compatible with the optional Kenwood KCA-iP500 iPod control interface (item # 113IP500). When an iPod is connected to the interface, all of the iPod's controls will be disabled and it will be controlled from the receiver. With this interface, you'll be able to play your iPod music files through your Kenwood receiver and in most cases have all the titling information appear on the receiver's display. The optional KCA-iP500 is compatible with iPod click-wheel (3rd generation), iPod photo (4th generation), iPod video (5th generation), iPod mini (1st/2nd generation), iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd/4th generation), iPod classic (80/120/160GB), and iPod touch (1st/2nd generation). The unit is also compatible with Apple's iPhone/iPhone3G.
Note: When you initially connect the iPhone to this device the iPhone will display an error message. Press "No" on the iPhone's display and the unit will begin working. This adapter will not charge the iPhone3G, iPod nano (4th generation), and iPod touch (2nd generation).
Bluetooth Ready: The unit is also Bluetooth compatible using the optional Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth adapter. Using this adapter you can make and answer phone calls from the Kenwood headunit. You can even download your Phonebook information from your compatible mobile phone into the headunit. You are able to register up to five compatible Bluetooth cell phones when using the KCA-BT200 adapter. Visit http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ for a complete list of compatible Bluetooth enabled phones.
HD Radio Ready: With an optional Kenwood HD Radio tuner (item # 113KTCHR20), you will be able to receive digital AM/FM broadcasts from local stations where available. This new technology will significantly improve audio quality and reception, as well as include information such as artist name and song titles or traffic news, viewable on the receiver's display.
Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver to this receiver:
SIRIUS Satellite Radio: To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you can connect the optional SIRIUS Universal Vehicle Tuner (607SCC1) and the optional Kenwood Sirius Satellite Radio Interface (113KCASR50); package # 700SIRKENW; or you can connect the optional KCA-SR50 Kenwood Sirius Satellite Radio Interface and the SiriusConnect vehicle docking kit (607SCVDOC1); package # 700SIRPKEN, along with your compatible SIRIUS Dock & Play receiver.
Auxiliary Input: A portable satellite radio receiver, such as the XM Delphi SkyFi3 or SIRIUS Sportster, can also be connected to the head unit via the auxiliary input or a Kenwood Auxiliary Input Adapter, such as the CA-C1AUX or KCA-S220A.
Note: A subscription is also required to receive satellite radio programming from SIRIUS or XM.
Changer Controls: This unit is directly compatible with Kenwood changers manufactured in 1998 or later. If the changer has an O-N switch, the switch will need to be set to the "N" position. In addition to basic disc navigation features, this unit has the following changer controls: direct disc access (using the remote), direct track access (using the remote), track intro scan, track repeat, disc repeat, disc random, and magazine disc random. When connected to a CD Text capable CD changer this unit can display disc and track titles for discs encoded with disc and track title information. The text information can be scrolled manually or automatically.
Rear Auxiliary Input "Ready": The unit already features a front panel auxiliary input, but if you need a second auxiliary input, one can be added to the rear of the unit. When used with an optional adapter, this unit can accept a rear input from an auxiliary source. When the CA-C1AUX adapter (item 113CAC1AX) is used, you cannot connect a CD changer to the head unit because the adapter plugs into the DIN changer control connection on the head unit. When the KCA-S220A 2-changer switch (item 113KCAS220) is used, you can connect a CD changer and an auxiliary audio source at the same time. When an auxiliary audio source is connected, you can choose from one of six names for the source: AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video or TV. |
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