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Overview: The Kenwood KDC-MP345U AM/FM CD receiver features
a detachable face, front auxiliary and USB input, two pairs of 2-volt
preamp outputs, and built-in iPod
operation, as well as MP3/WMA
playback. In addition, the CD player 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.
Display Features
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Disc Playback
USB/iPod/Aux Connection
Remote Control
Optional Software
Display Features
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.
Fluorescent Display: The Kenwood headunit features an
13-character blue backlit fluorescent display with red and blue button
illumination.
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 to
adjust the brightness of the display according to the surrounding illumination.
You can change this setting within the menu from On or Off.
Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be
turned "on" or "off" within the menu.
Audio Section
MOSFET Amplifier: The Kenwood KDC-MP345U is equipped with a
MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET
amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased
power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More
power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not
pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the
KDC-MP345U are as follows:
- Full Bandwidth Power: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4
ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD)
- Maximum Output Power: 50 watts x 4 channels
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, Natural and Game.
Bass/Treble/Mid Control: The KDC-MP345U also 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 - LV1, LV2 or Off.
Source Tone Memory: This feature allows you to store
System Q bass, middle and treble tone settings
for each source (CD, Tuner, Aux, and USB).
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 (-8 to +8 for Aux
source).
Selectable Preamp Outputs: The KDC-MP345U 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 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz or Through (Off).
Subwoofer Phase: You can also adjust the phase of the subwoofer output
between 180-degrees (Reverse) or 0-degrees (Normal).
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.
Tel Mute: The KDC-MP345U features a cell-phone mute wire
(tan) 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.
Key Beep: The in-dash headunit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The Kenwood KDC-MP345U features a built-in
AM/FM tuner. 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.
Tuner Presets: The KDC-MP345U's tuner features 3 FM banks
(1, 2, 3) and 1 AM bank for storing presets. The Kenwood KDC-MP345 offers two
preset modes.
- Normal: You can store 6 presets for each AM/FM bank
giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets.
- Mix: You can store a mixture of 6 AM/FM presets for
each AM/FM bank giving you a total of 24 AM/FM presets of any mixture.
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.
Disc Playback
MP3/WMA Playback: The KDC-MP345U can play MP3 (8-320 kbps) and WMA
(32-192 kbps) files
recorded on 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 60 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.
Text Scroll: The KDC-MP345U will display CD text or Audio
file text. You can set the text scrolling feature to two different modes (Auto
or Manual) 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.
Direct Music Search: The supplied IR wireless remote control (RC-405)
allows you to search for music directly by entering the track number.
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.
CD Read: This function sets the method for reading a CD
disc. You can choose between two modes.
- CD1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file
disc and music CD when playing a CD, CD-R/RW disc.
- CD2: When unable to play a special formatted CD, set
this function to CD2 to force playing. Some music CD discs may be
unplayable even when set to this mode.
Off Eject: The KDC-MP345U allows you to eject your disc for
10 minutes after switching off the vehicles engine.
Note: The unit will not allow you to load a CD while is
powered off. The unit must be On or in Standby mode to load a disc.
USB/iPod/Aux Connection
USB Port: The Kenwood KDC-MP345U features a front panel 2.0
USB type-A port that is hidden behind a sliding cover. The USB port enables
connection and control of a portable USB mass-storage class device with MP3
(8-320 kbps) and WMA (32-192 kbps) music files. The USB port is
compatible with all USB mass storage class devices that support the FAT16 or
FAT32 file system. Your USB device should only have a maximum of 8 folder
layers, 255 folders, and 255 files per folder with a maximum of 65,025 files and
folders. When your USB device is connected to this unit, it can be
charged up provided that the KDC-MP345U is powered on.
Note: You cannot
connect a USB device via a USB hub or Multi-Card Reader to this unit.
iPod/iPhone Direct Connection: The KDC-MP345U's front-panel USB port also acts
as an iPod/iPhone high-speed direct connection when used with the optional
Kenwood USB Direct Connection Cable (113iP101,
sold separately) or the USB/iPod cable that comes with your iPod/iPhone. Using
either cable allows audio playback, music navigation, information display, and
charging of select iPod/iPhone models from the KDC-MP345U.
iPod/iPhone Audio Playback: The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's
large music libraries to be loaded instantly to the headunit and sound
quality to be maximized through the headunit's 24-bit D/A converter,
allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 105dB. The Kenwood headunit supports audio
playback of music files and podcasts stored on your iPod or iPhone.
iPod/iPhone Control: You can choose to control the
iPod/iPhone from the headunit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or
touchscreen.
- Music Browsing: The Kenwood headunit
allows you to navigate your iPod's music by Playlist, Artists, Album,
Genre, Composer, Song, or Podcast. You can search these categories alphabetically or
using a percentage search (0.5%, 1%, 5%, 10%).
- Related Search: You can also browse for music
of the same artist or genre as the one being currently played (Related
Search).
- Playlists: In addition, you can create your own custom iPod playlist (up to 10
songs) from the headunit.
iPod/iPhone Display: The KDC-MP345U will also display
your iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your iPod
or iPhone from the Kenwood headunit. If you choose to operate your connected
iPod/iPhone via its clickwheel or touchscreen controls, the KDC-MP345U will
not display your iPod's music information (the headunit will instead display
iPod MODE).
iPod/iPhone Charging: While connected and the ignition switch is
set to ACC or ON, the headunit's USB connection will power and charge your
iPod/iPhone.
Note: If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood KDC-MP345U is
"Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of Feb. 2010):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control
Type |
Display
Type |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Headunit |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist
Text |
Track Info |
|
dock-connector |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video
|
5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 6th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the headunit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality.
If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software
version or wait until an newer software update is available. Not
compatible with iOS 4.0 for iPhone (3G/3GS) or iPod touch (2nd/3rd gen).
Aux In: The unit is equipped with a front panel 3.5mm
minijack auxiliary input that can be used to input audio from a portable audio
source such as an MP3 player. The KDC-MP345U allows you
to select the source type displayed when using the auxiliary input. You can
choose from AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video or TV. The Aux input must be turned
on to function. The unit has 3 auxiliary input modes.
- On1: Outputs the sound of the external unit connected
to the Aux terminal when switched to the Aux source.
- On2: Activates the attenuator function when turning on
the power with the auxiliary source selected. This prevents the noise when
no external unit is connected to the Aux terminal. Turn off the attenuator
function when listening to output from an external unit.
- Off: Disables the selection of the Aux source.
Remote Control
Remote Control: The KDC-MP345U comes with the RC-405 IR
wireless remote control with a full numeric keypad (0-9). The remote will
control Audio, CD, Tuner, and external device 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 a single CR2025 3V
lithium-cell battery (supplied).
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.
Optional Software
Music Editor Compatible: The Kenwood KDC-MP345U supports the PC
application, Kenwood Music Editor Lite (ver.l.0 or later). Kenwood Music Editor
Lite is a desktop software that helps organize, manage and transfer MP3and WMA music files to your USB devices from your PC. When you playback audio
files that have been stored on your USB device using Kenwood Music Editor Lite
(ver.l.0) through this unit, you can search a file by title, album, or artist
name using the headunit's Music Search function.
Note: Kenwood Music Editor software can be downloaded for free
from Kenwood.com to your PC. Kenwood Music Editor is compatible with
Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
or later. Kenwood Music Editor (Ver.1.5.0 and later) are compatible with
Windows Vista.
