Kenwood KDC-W4044UG CD receiver key features

Kenwood’s KDC-W4044UA CD / MP3 receiver includes an easy to use front panel USB socket, for connecting devices such as USB memory sticks and portable hard drives.

Rapid folder, file and track selection is achieved using the multi-function volume control.

Portable MP3 players and iPods can be easily connected via an illuminated front panel Jack socket.

The cool-blue display gives excellent visibility even in sunny conditions and a built in high power 50 watt four channel amplifier will fill your car with high quality sound from any source.

• CD Player with MP3 / WMA / AAC file capability
• Front panel aux-input jack socket plus USB port with slide protection cover
• Stereo preamplifier outputs (switchable between rear channel and subwoofer output) for adding an external amplifier
• Bass Boost loudness control
• MP3, WMA & AAC file playback with ID-3 tag display via CD-R or USB device
• RDS FM / LW / LW radio tuner with display of Radio Text information
• Option to add accessory remote control, if required

Kenwood KDC-W4044UG 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 stores preset stations
• Display of radio text information

CD / MP3 / WMA / AAC features:

• Compatible with CD, MP3, WMA and AAC format files
• CD-R and CD-R/W compatible
• 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
• 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 information
• 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
• Separate adjustments for bass, middle, treble, balance and fader
• Bass-Boost loudness control
• Stereo preamp outputs (2.0volt) for adding an external amplifier or subwoofer
• System Q equaliser with three control bands and six preset settings
• System Es optionally cuts bass at an adjustable frequency, thus improving sound quality when a separate subwoofer is in use
• Source tone memory stores equaliser settings for each source (FM radio, AM radio & CD)

Other features:

• Vivid florescent 14 segment, 13 character display with automatic two step dimmer and display-off mode
• Compatible with Kenwood infra-red remote controls
• Front panel mounted stereo aux-input jack socket to connect iPod, MP3 player etc.
• Power timer will switch radio off after 20, 40 or 60 minutes to save vehicle battery
• Demonstration mode
• Clock display
• Green illuminated control buttons
• Complete with release keys, ISO connecting loom, full fitting and operating guide

Security, warranty and insurance:

• Removable front face with soft case pouch
• Security code function