About the Kenwood KCA-RC55MR
Keep connected to your Kenwood
Stay in control of your Kenwood marine receiver even if it's mounted below decks. The KCA-RC55MR wired remote gives you access to major functions of your Kenwood marine receiver — features like power on and off, volume, source, and track up/down. A 2-line LCD screen lets you keep tabs on what you're listening to. This wired remote eliminates any need to be in the receiver's line of sight, and its operation isn't affected by bright sunlight.
Product highlights:
- controls select Kenwood marine receivers
- 2-line LCD display
- mounting hardware included
- diameter: 3.475"
- mounting depth: 1.315"
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # KCA-RC55MR
What's in the box:
Kenwood KCA-RC55MR owner's manual
- Marine remote control w/ integrated LCD (attached 39" cable terminated by a proprietary 8-pin connector)
- Self-adhesive foam gasket
- Mounting bracket
- 2 Threaded bolts
- 2 Split-washers
- 2 Wing-nuts
- Instruction Manual (En/Fr/Sp)
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Marine Rated: The Kenwood KCA-RC55MR marine wired remote control is designed to withstand the harsh marine environment (meets IPX7 waterproof standards).
Compatibility: The KCA-RC55MR marine wired remote control is compatible with the Kenwood KMR-D765BT, KMR-D382BT, KMR-D372BT, KMR-D375BT, KMR-D378BT, KMR-365BT, KMR-M312BT, KMR-M312BT, KMR-550U, KMR-555U, KMR-700U, and KMR-440U marine head units which feature a proprietary 8-pin remote input.
- Optional Y-Adapter: Kenwood's CA-Y170MR Y-adapter
cable (sold separately) is required for connection of multiple remotes (up to 3)
to one compatible Kenwood marine head unit.
- up to two KCA-RC55MR remotes can be connected to the KMR-550U marine head unit using the CA-Y170MR Y-adapter.
- up to three KCA-RC55MR remotes can be connected to the KMR-D772BT, KMR-D768BT, KMR-D765BT, KMR-D382BT, KMR-D372BT, KMR-D375BT, KMR-D378BT, KMR-365BT, KMR-M322BT, KMR-315BT, KMR-M312BT, KMR-700U, and KMR-555U marine head units (two CA-Y170MR Y-adapter cables are required for connection of 3 remotes)
- only one KCA-RC55MR remote can be connected to the KMR-440 marine head unit (not compatible with CA-Y170MR Y-adapter.
- Optional Extension Cables: The CA-EX3MR (10' length) and/or CA-EX7MR (23' length) extension cables allow you to extend the length of the KCA-RC55MR marine wired remote. You can expand the wired remote length up to 33' by connecting both the CA-EX3MR and CA-EX7MR (extension cables sold separately).
Note: You can use the KCA-RC55MR remote control in conjunction with Kenwood's KCA-RC35MR remote (sold separately) on select Kenwood marine receivers. Up to three KCA-RC55MR remotes and six KCA-RC35MR remotes (for a total of 9 wired remotes) can be used with one compatible Kenwood marine receiver.
LCD: The add-on marine wired remote features an LCD display which lets you view source information, so you can mount your compatible Kenwood marine head unit out of sight. The LCD display provides an adjustable contrast (0-10) for better visibility out on the open water.
Controls: The KCA-RC55MR wired remote allows you to access all major functions of your compatible Kenwood marine receiver, as well as control peripherals like iPod or Satellite Radio.
Proprietary Connection: The Kenwood KCA-RC55MR features an attached 39" cable terminated by a proprietary 8-pin connector which plugs into your compatible Kenwood marine receiver's rear-panel proprietary remote input.
Installation: The Kenwood wired remote control comes with a mounting bracket and hardware that allows it to be mounted flush in your vessel for a neat and clean looking installation.
Note: The wired remote requires a cutout diameter of 2.075", mounting depth of 0.515", and mounting height of 0.805".
The Kenwood KCA-RC55MR replaces these items
- controls select Kenwood receivers, along with iPods and other peripherals connected to the receiver
- mounting hardware included
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Great little wired remote that I installed with my radio, I love it! It alows you to control everything that the radio can do through it, even adjusting the bass and treble + sub level! Would defiantly recommend this!
Ryan from Virginia