Kenwood KDC-MP342U WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth Ready Front Panel USB/AUX Input
Kenwood KDC-MP342U WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth Ready Front Panel USB/AUX Input see short title
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-24
I had no difficulty installing this receiver, even with the satellite radio hook up. It works perfectly and is very easy to operate, once you get used to which button does what.
User: D. Fenzi
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Summary: Excellent product for the price
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-13
Great car receiver with Ipod control, and plenty of power for an aftermarket receiver. This item was purchased to replace a ten year old Pioneer cd receiver (wanted Ipod controls). I was surprised how much better this unit sounded, even rated at 50 watts vs. the Pioneer's 45 watts. Good looking with the blue/red dials/buttons, easy search function for Ipod (artist, song, genre, etc), and great tuner for AM/FM. USB port in front makes it very easy to connect thumb drive, usb hard drive, or ipod. Only wish would be that it supported AAC files when playing cd (only WMA and MP3), but mostly use Ipod so this is only a slight inconvenience. This is a great deal with all the functions, the overall power of the unit, and the Ipod control with options for Satellite radio/bluetooth that can be added on later. Best of all, you get all this for just over $100!
User: Corbin D. Noll
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Summary: Great Ipod control and power output
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-10-23
This is a nice stereo. Sound is great and it is full featured. I bought the Kenwood iPod cable that is used to connected an iPod to the USB/Aux front panel. I tried my 4th,5th Gen iPods and iPhone, all the same behavior. Well, it works on Aux. Using the USB port will just display "Reading" on the front panel. After 2 hours of it "Reading" I uplugged it. Also, there is no on/off switch. There is a mode button on the front and one of the modes is Standby. So you have to press the button to cycle through the modes Radio-CD-USB-Aux-Standby. Happy with the sound quality of this stereo but the user interface and iPod connectivity is lacking.
User: J. Norton
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Summary: Not iPod or iPhone friendly
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-10-21
I bought this car stereo for my Xterra, for the price, you can't beat it. I saved $40.00 over the price at my local electronics store. I haven't figured out how to use the usb flash drive option yet, but I'm an old guy, I'll have one of my kids show how that works. For $103.00 you can't go wrong.
User: Greg Cleveland
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Summary: Great for the price
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-10-18
Great for People who have alot of MP3,WMA files on there computers one USB Flash Card is all it takes to drop all the cd you have in to a small flash card.
But You guys with Ipods, Zunes,or other MP3 Player. You are not left in the dark Thank to the AUX port on the front.
I Have To Say IT WAS A GREAT BUY
User: J. Howe
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Summary: Kenwood BEST BUY
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description Kenwood's KDC-MP342U delivers playback of your CDs and CD-Rs, MP3/WMA/AAC files from disc or via the unit's front USB port, AM/FM radio, and two versatile pre-amp outputs for system expansion. Add additional Kenwood devices for Bluetooth or satellite/HD radio. A great replacement for your stock stereo. Click to enlarge. |
Detachable Faceplate
Deter theft with the detachable faceplate, which features a 14 segment FL display and lets you turn Scrolling on or off. The rotary encoder provides easy, intuitive operation and the blue key illumination with dimmer function looks great in any vehicle.
CD and WMA/MP3/AAC Playback
Play your favorite CDs and CD-Rs, or enjoy your favorite WMA/MP3/AAC digital files burned to CD or on a USB device plugged into the KDC-MP342U's front USB slot. Enjoy hours of music and ID-3 tag display for artist and title info.
iPod 1-wire Connection
If you own an iPod, simply connect it to a Kenwood CD receiver via the USB cable that comes with the iPod. Better yet, use the optional KCA-iP100 1-wire iPod Interface Cable for crystal clear digital audio playback. You'll supply power to your iPod as well as charge it while you enjoy your music.
 Includes IR remote. Click to enlarge. |
 Bluetooth-ready: add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free phone operation or to listen to audio stored on Bluetooth devices. |
FM/AM Tuner
When you feel like letting someone else control the programming, switch to the radio. Features 18 FM and six AM presets for your convenience.
Room to Grow
The KDC-MP342U features two 2V pre-amp outputs for system expansion. These are switchable between front/rear/sub settings, with a subwoofer level and adjustable low pass filter, so you have a few options for setting up your system.
Remote Control
Let your passengers control the music from the back seat with the included remote.
Front USB/AUX Connection
The DPX503 features a USB and AUX connector up front that makes connecting a USB mass-storage device easier than ever. For the auxiliary input, input sensitivity correction adjusts volume or input level depending on the characteristics of the input source.
 Front USB and AUX connectors for quick and easy access. |
Supreme
When a music file is compressed, some frequencies signals are lost, particularly if it is encoded using a low bit rate. The Supreme technology is a Kenwood-original audio compensation technology that compensates for this loss and reproduces music in a more natural form, thereby making it possible to play music recorded using low bit rates (64k to 96k) in an audio-quality equivalent to music recorded using a higher bit rate (equivalent to 128k). Enjoy a natural, rich sound, even with lower compression ratios.
Bluetooth Ready
Add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free operation of the KDC-MP342U, allowing you to keep your hands on the steering wheel allowing you better concentration on your driving. Advanced Bluetooth technology provides wireless connection and operation of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as mobile phones and even phones that can stream music via A2DP.
HD and Satellite Radio Ready
The KDC-MP342U allows you to enjoy SIRIUS (requires CA-SR20V cable + Sirius Tuner) or XM (requires KCA-XM100V + XM Mini Tuner) radio in your vehicle. Enjoy a multitude of channels featuring music, news, talk shows, sports, and traffic information with CD quality sound.
You also can add an HD Radio tuner. When you connect an HD radio tuner, features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.
What's in the Box
Kenwood KDC-MP342U, wireless remote (batteries included), sleeve, trim ring, wiring harness, installation tools, installation manual, operation manual, warranty card.
Product Details
- AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC, iPod, Bluetooth-ready, HD/satellite radio-ready receiver
- 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with two 2V pre-amp outputs
- 14-segment FL display with 8 digits and scroll on/off; blue key illumination with manual dimmer
- Includes front auxiliary input and USB, direct iPod connection; add Kenwood adapters for Bluetooth, HD/satellite radio
- One-year limited warranty