About the Soundstream SDR-342B
Lots of value for the money
Lots of value for the money
Thinking about going all-digital in the car? With the Soundstream SDR-342B digital media receiver, you'll never miss a beat – and you certainly won't miss those CDs sliding around on the floor.
Ordinarily, you wouldn't expect to see so many features in a single-DIN (2" tall) receiver, but Soundstream was thinking outside the box here and it shows. The SDR-342B offers an impressive array of audio and video capabilities at a very reasonable price.
Ready for digital audio – and video
When you're in the mood for music, you've got plenty of options. Built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music from a smartphone or other device, plus you'll find a USB port, an AUX input, and an SD card slot. The receiver will play MP3, AAC, AC3, and WMA files, so you can enjoy your entire collection.
The 3.4" LCD screen makes a great display for system and song info, plus you can also use it to view movies, videos, and pictures from an SD card or USB device when your car is parked.
You'll enjoy the handy 3.4" LCD screen
Shape your sound
If you want to fine-tune your sound, this Soundstream gives you treble, bass, and loudness controls, along with 5 factory presets and a custom preset. When you decide to add a little punch to your playlist, the two sets of preamp outputs make the job of connecting outboard amps a little easier.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- digital media receiver with AM/FM tuner
- built-in internal amp (20 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels)
- 3.4" LCD display (720 x 420 HD resolution)
- fold-down detachable face
- fits single-DIN dash openings
- remote control
Audio/video Features:
- works with USB drives, music players, and SD cards
- plays MP3, AAC, AC3, and WMA files
- picture viewer works with JPEG, PNG, and GIF files
- bass and treble controls with 5 preset EQ curves
- multi-region AM/FM radio with 30 presets
- loudness
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB input (no iPod control), front SD card slot, front A/V input
- outputs: 2-channel preamp outputs (2-volt rear)
Other Information:
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # SDR-342B
What's in the box:
Soundstream SDR-342B owner's manual
- Digital media receiver (10A fuse inserted in chassis)
- Sleeve (installed)
- Trim ring (installed)
- Detachable face-plate (inside face case)
- Face case
- Power/ground harness
- Speaker harness
- Remote control (CR2025 battery installed)
- Microphone (w/ attached 12' cable terminated by a 2.5mm connector)
- 3M tape
- 4 Pan-head screws
- Self-tapping screw
- Rear stud bolt
- Hex nut
- Lock washer
- Backstrap
- 2 Radio removal tools
- Owner's Manual
- Bluetooth Connection Instructions
- Video File Conversion Instructions
- Owner's Registration Card
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front A/V mini | |
Audio/video Input | Mini (front) | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB, SD/SDHC | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | No | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | N/A | |
Nano | N/A | |
Touch | N/A | |
iPhone | N/A | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | N/A | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | 20 watts | |
Peak Output | 52 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | Not givenHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 2-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | Yes | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | 3.4 | |
Screen Type | N/A | |
Display Color | ||
Key Button Color | Blue | |
EQ Bands | 2 | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | --- | |
European Tuning | Yes | |
Seek/Scan | Seek/Scan | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA, AAC | |
High-res Playback | N |
Product Research
Display & Remote
Multimedia Playback
Audio & Tuner Section
Display & Remote Features
3.4" LCD Screen: The Soundstream SDR-342B features a 3.4" color LCD screen for display of video & photo files, as well as song/artist information. The LCD screen has a resolution of 720 x 480 for 720p HD playback. The brightness of the display can be adjusted in 3-steps (low/mid/high).
Fold-down Detachable Front-Panel: The unit's front-panel must be folded-down to insert/eject a SD/SDHC memory card. You can detach the head unit's front-panel to deter theft (face case included).
Parking Brake Detection: For safety reasons, you cannot view a video source on the built-in monitor as long as the vehicle is in motion. In order to display video, the brown wire of the included harness must be hardwired into the vehicle's parking brake light circuit, and the vehicle's parking brake must be engaged.
IR Remote: The Soundstream SDR-342B includes an IR remote control for wireless operation of the digital media head unit.
Multimedia Playback
Front-Panel SD-Card Slot: The Soundstream SDR-342B is fitted with a front-panel SD-card slot (hidden behind fold-down front-panel) that will accept SD/SDHC memory cards (up to 32GB). The unit supports playback of MP3/WMA/AAC music files, MP4/DivX/AVI video files, and JPEG photo files stored on a compatible SD/SDHC memory card.
Front-Panel USB Port: The Soundstream SDR-342B is fitted with a front-panel USB (type-A) 2.0 port for connection of a USB mass storage class device; such as your Android smartphone (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), digital audio player, or thumbdrive. The unit supports playback of MP3/WMA/AAC music files, MP4/DivX/AVI video files, and JPEG photo files stored on a compatible USB MSC device (up to 32GB).
Built-in Bluetooth: The Soundstream SDR-342B is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (version 2.0), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles - HFP 1.4 (Hands Free Profile), PBAB 1.0 (Phone Book Access Profile), A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), and AVRCP 1.3 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
- Hands-Free Communication (w/ external mic): The SDR-342B supports Bluetooth hands-free communication from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. You can answer an incoming call from the head unit's front-panel controls and carry on a phone conversation hands-free. The included external microphone carries on your side of the conversation while your car's speakers are used to hear the other person. You can make a call by entering a phone number from the included remote, selecting a contact from your Phonebook list, or using the Call History Log of received/dialed/missed calls.
- Wireless Audio Streaming: The Soundstream SDR-342B allows you to play back stored music and streamed music from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet, or audio player. You can control basic music playback functions (Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track) from the VSDR-342B. Advanced music navigation will still need to be done through your Bluetooth mobile device. This unit does not display song/artist information from connected Bluetooth audio devices. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume.
Aux Input: The unit features a front-panel 3.5mm audio/video input for connecting a temporary external audio source, such as a MP3 player or smartphone.
Audio & Tuner Section
MOSFET Amplifier + Preamp Outputs: The Soundstream SDR-342B is equipped with a 20W x 4-channel (RMS)/52W x 4-channel (Peak) MOSFET amplifier. The SDR-342B is also fitted with a single pair of 2-volt RCA outputs for connecting an external amplifier.
Preset EQ + Loudness: Five EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve (User, Pop, Classic, Rock, Flat) for different types of music. The User mode allows you to independently adjust the Bass & Treble. The loudness function enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes.
Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation.
AM/FM Tuner: The Soundstream SDR-342B is equipped with an AM/FM tuner with manual, preset, seek, and scan tuning. The SDR-342B lets you store up to 18 FM and 12 AM preset stations. These presets can be stored manually or automatically. You can scan through each preset station for 5 seconds. The built-in tuner offers both seek and scan tuning. You can manually seek stations or scan through each station for 10 seconds.
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