DPX303 double DIN CD receiver key features

Kenwood’s DPX303 CD receiver makes full use of cars which have a Double-DIN size radio slot.

The ideal choice for upgrading a basic, factory fitted car radio.

This unit has full compatibility with MP3 / WMA files as well as Apple's AAC format for music storage on recordable CD-Rs.

The powerful 50w x 4 built-in amplifier will transform your car's entertainment sound.

A front aux-input jack socket is available for quick connection to portable music players. This can be used with the Dual Zone feature to play only to the car's rear speakers, for example.

Dashboard illumination matching is included with the options of red, green or blue illumination.

For hands-free mobile phone use an optional KCA-BT200 interface is available.

• Double DIN sized unit
• Four line single colour, dot LCD Display
• Four channel 50W amplifier with two stereo RCA preamp outputs for optional external amplifiers
• System Q-Ex, System E's+ sound equalisation
• MP3 / WMA / AAC decoder with 24-Bit Digital Audio Converter
• Front AUX input jack socket with slide protection cover
• Ready for Bluetooth Hands-Free and Audio Profiles (with optional adaptor)
• Blue display plus Kenwood's 'Emotional Illumination Effect' illumination
• Can be linked to many factory-fitted remote controls and dashboard displays (requires adaptor)

DPX303 double DIN CD receiver specification

Radio tuner features:

• RDS-AF (alternate frequency) feature inaudibly retunes the receiver to the best available signal for the station that is currently selected
• TA (traffic announcement) will switch station for the duration of a traffic report. The original station is restored at the end of the report
• PTY-EON (programme type) information displays and allows selection of similar types of programme (news, pop, classics, sport etc.)
• Full coverage of LW / MW / FM wavebands with 24 presets (18FM, 6MW, 6LW)
• Auto-memory entry feature automatically stores preset stations
• Scrolling display of radio text information

CD / MP3 / WMA / AAC features:

• Compatible with CD, MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV format files
• AAC compresses audio much more efficiently than the MP3 standard. Also used on the Apple iPod, Kenwood AAC compatible head units can reproduce files compressed using AAC-LC, including MPEG-4 and .m4a formats
• CD-R and CD-R/W compatible
• Supreme setting restores high frequency information to MP3 and WMA files recorded at low sample rates (less than 96kbps)
• Scrolling display of CD text when present on media
• Scrolling display of MP3 ID-3 tag and WMA, AAC track information
• 0-bit muting for total silence between tracks
• Fast forward, Rewind, Track/File/Folder repeat, Random track play, Track repeat and Intro scan functions

Amplifier features:

• Four channel 4 x 50W max power amplifier (4 x 30W RMS)
• Front jack socket plus rear RCA auxiliary inputs for connecting external portable music players
• Two stereo preamplifier RCA outputs (2.5 volt) for connecting optional external amplifier
• Separate adjustments for bass, mid, treble, balance and fader
• Loudness control
• System Q-EX equaliser with three control bands and six preset settings
• Switchable, adjustable rear subwoofer output
• Built in amplifier can be turned off if external amplification is used
• Dual-zone sound output facility
• Source tone memory stores equaliser settings for each source (FM radio, AM radio & CD)

Other features:

• Front panel mounted stereo aux-input jack socket to connect iPod, MP3 player etc.
• Control button illumination can be set to blue / green / red
• Four direction, multi-function 'twist and push' control knob
• Compatible with Kenwood BlueTooth interface
• Will accept auxiliary input cable for Walkman type device playback though radio
• Compatible with Kenwood CD disc changers
• Can be linked to many models of factory-fitted remote controls and dashboard displays (requires accessory adaptor)
• Automatic muting when connected car phone is un use
• 24 hour digital clock (manual or auto RDS setting)
• Power timer will switch radio off after 20, 40 or 60 minutes to save vehicle battery
• Complete with release keys, ISO connecting loom, full fitting and operating guide

Security, warranty and insurance:

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