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KDC-HD552U
With built-in HD Radio, the KDC-HD552U gives the user all of the
features and audio performance of HD Radio right out of the box with no
subscription required. Users can enjoy HD Radio-specific programming
(where available), and iTunes Tagging is made easy by pressing a
dedicated button near the volume control. A front-panel USB input and
stereo mini-plug auxiliary input allows for the control and playback of a
wide variety of external media, including iPod, iPhone, Android (with
the use of the Kenwood Music Control app for Android) and mass storage
devices.
General Features:
KDC-202U
The KDC-202U takes the performance of your ride up a notch with the punch
of a solid built-in amplifier and a 24-bit digital-to-analog converter
that brings out all the impact and detail of your discs and your digital
music. And you'll also find a 3-band EQ and a bass boost to tailor the
tone, while Kenwood's Supreme Setting improves the sound of compressed
audio files.
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Bluetooth powered by Parrot
Bluetooth wireless technology promotes safe driving habits by allowing you to have a hands-free conversation while you drive without the need to hold a phone to your ear. Incoming calls will be picked up automatically or at the touch of a button if screening calls. For outgoing calls, the easy to read display interface makes it easy to search the contents of your address book, recent calls sent or received and with a press of a button you're connected.
USB Connectivity for iPhone and iPod
USB connectivity for audio/video playback from popular devices like iPhone and iPod when used with optional accessory cable. Featuring an advanced graphic user interface, iPod browsing is done easily using Slide Touch to browse by album art, video titles, photographs, etc. from an iPhone or iPod. For added versatility, iPod control by Hand disables the receiver's integrated control, enabling passengers to control the iPod manually including some selected Apps. The same USB connectivity allows users to connect USB thumb drives and external hard disk drives.
Pandora Connectivity
Pandora is an internet radio service that allows you to create radio stations based upon favorite artists and songs. In short Pandora analyzes a song or artist using up to 400 distinct musical characteristics and then recommends songs and artists based upon your personal likes. If the Pandora App is on your iPhone, simply connect to the DNX to enable touch-panel control of your personal Pandora stations.
Built-In HD Radio
The amount of people wanting HD Radio playback has been increasing at a very rapid rate, and rightly so. HD Radio offers CD quality FM audio and clear AM audio and allows HD radio equipment to display song and artist names in real time.
Rear View Camera Touch Control
By connecting a CMOS-300 you have added capability of turning parking guidelines on/off as well as cycle through the five different multi-views right from the touch screen. You can also toggle between front and rear cameras when using two CMOS-300 simultaneously.
Variable Color Illumination
Change the display & button colors to match the color of the lights in your car. Choose from 10 preset colors or change them manually to get a perfect match.
Multi-Line Text Display
The 5-Line Full Dot LCD display makes it easy to navigate thru your radio or satellite radio presets, iPod content lists, USB music folders or phonebook contacts. Featuring positive and negative display modes, the bright display works well under any lighting conditions.
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