Kenwood built the KDC-BT742U CD receiver to keep you in touch with the outside world, without taking your attention away from driving. Bluetooth™ connectivity, designed for Kenwood by industry leader Parrot, gives you safe, hands-free calling with your compatible phone. The receiver mutes the music for an incoming call, then you speak through the built-in microphone while listening to your caller over your car speakers.
Keep it simple for your iPod®
The front panel tells the whole story — one large jog dial, simple controls, and two inputs, both illuminated so you can find them easily at night. Plug your iPod® into the USB input, and an advanced "dual search function" lets you skip through your song lists quickly, either alphabetically or by jumping through your files in 10% increments. You'll see artist and song info on the bright 13-character fluorescent display.
More entertainment sources
You can plug your MP3 player or any other audio source into the minijack auxiliary input. Discover out-of-this-world radio by hooking up a Kenwood satellite radio tuner, or connect an HD Radio™ tuner for enhanced reception and additional programming from participating AM and FM stations. CD fans can load up a multi-disc changer for long-playing road trips.
Sound quality is key
Whatever you listen to, the KDC-BT742U offers an extensive set of soundshaping features. A built-in digital processor includes EQ settings designed specifically for iPod, a compressor for highway driving, and digital time alignment, along with advanced equalization and frequency filter functions. Three sets of preamp outputs make it easy to connect and control outboard amps.
A wireless remote allows your passengers to pick the entertainment without bothering the driver. Kenwood's "Short-cut" function gets you to your favorite iPod selection, radio station, or phone number with one touch of a button — you can set up to six shortcuts.
iPod note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter.
Bluetooth note: Bluetooth compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider.
Details:
General features:
- CD player with built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- built-in Parrot Bluetooth technology
- one wire iPod hookup — search files alphabetically or by jumping
- plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files
- detachable face
- remote control
Audio features:
- System Q Sound Control (6 EQ curves and a 3-band equalizer)
- digital signal processor with compression, time alignment, iPod EQ, Supreme+ feature (restores highs in digital music files)
- high- and low-pass filters for speaker and preamp outputs
- subwoofer level controls
Expandability:
- built-in Bluetooth and iPod controls — no iPod adapter necessary, but adding Kenwood's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home
- compatible with Kenwood satellite radio, HD Radio tuner, CD changer
- inputs: front USB input, front auxiliary input
- outputs: 6-channel 2.5-volt preamp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer)
Other features and specs:
- compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter
required)
- warranty: 1 year
- Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
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