Kenwood KDC-W7044U USB CD receiver key features

Kenwood’s KDC-W7044U benefits from a five line full-dot FL display which, combined with its Direct Digital iPod / iPhone connection means that a lot of track information can be viewed quickly and clearly.

Searching for a track amongst the thousands stored on a portable music device is made much easier and faster as album, artist and track information are displayed simultaneously.

iPhone music compatibility is ensured with Apple’s full licensing.

A sophisticated internal Digital Sound Processor allows the adjustment of signal Time Alignment to each speaker and selection of specific EQ settings for iPod / iPhone music playback.

• CD receiver with MP3 / WMA / AAC capability
• Rear aux-input jack socket plus USB port for iPod / iPhone or memory stick file storage
• Music Search & Favourite Memory functions
• Blue illumination with emotional illumination effect front panel
• Five line, full-DOT LCD display
• iPod / iPhone digital connection (use Apple cable or optional KCA-iP101)
• Add Bluetooth capability for legal, hands free call and audio streaming (with optional KCA-BT200 adaptor)
• Two pairs of stereo preamplifier outputs for adding additional amplification
• Sound excellence DSP (digital sound processor)

Kenwood KDC-W7044U USB CD receiver specification

General features:

• TDF Removable flip-down front panel plus security code theft protection
• Variable colour five line full-dot display with switchable automatic dimmer and display off
• Rotary volume control with built in search function
• Music Search feature gives alphabetical search of iPod files by artist, album name, track name etc giving rapid file selection
• Kenwood's new Favourite Memory button allows storage of  frequently used functions. Any combination of radio presets, iPod tracks, phone numbers and menu setup functions can be stored for instant recall
• Blue control key illumination
• Digital clock (24 hour)
• Two-way telephone muting
• Option to add accessory remote control
• Can be linked to many models of dashboard information displays and factory-fitted remote controls (requires accessory adaptor)
• Can be used with compatible Kenwood CD changer (optional accessory)
• Can be used with Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth adaptor (optional accessory)
• Bar motion effect

Audio features:

• Four channel 4 x 50W max MOSFET power amplifier
• Rear aux-input jack socket
• Two stereo preamp outputs (2.5volt) for adding an external amplifier or subwoofer. Subwoofer output level control
• Dual zone with source and volume control
• Includes Kenwood's new Sound Excellence DSP (Digital Sound Processor) providing Digital Time Alignment & Sound Management System / Highway Sound & Bass Boost / Three band graphic equaliser & System Qex / iPod EQ select mode
• Attenuator with smooth volume return by remote control

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 features:

• WMA and MP3 file playback with ID-3 tag display
• AAC 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
• Compatible with multi-session discs
• CD-R+R/W media compatible
• 24-bit D/A converter with 0-bit muting
• 'Supreme' setting restores high frequency information to MP3 and WMA files recorded at low sample rates (less than 96kbps)
• Folder name search possible without interrupting play
• Scrolling display of CD text when present on media
• Fast forward, Rewind, Track/File/Folder repeat, Random track play, Track repeat and Intro scan functions

USB features:

• Rear USB socket on end of flylead
• Playback of MP3 / WMA / AAC files from USB memory stick
• Direct control of Apple iPod / iPhone with accessory cable KCA-IP100 (iPod) or KCA-IP101 (iPhone)
• Control of iPod by head unit or by iPod (switchable)

Security, warranty and insurance:

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