| Kenwood KDC-HD942U USB/AAC/WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Built-In HD Radio |  | Brand: Kenwood
Category: Car Audio or Theater
List Price: $300.00
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Seller: go.ex.co.audio
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 28,940
Media: Electronics
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 10 x 4.4
MPN: KDC-HD942U
Model: KDC-HD942U
UPC: 019048183255
EAN: 0019048183255
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC, USB, iPod-ready, HD/satellite radio-ready, Bluetooth-ready receiver | | • | 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with three 4V pre-amp outputs | | • | Full DOT multi-line display; blue key illumination with manual dimmer | | • | Includes auxiliary and USB inputs; add Kenwood adapters for HD/satellite radio, iPod, and Bluetooth | | • | One-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Kenwood's first integrated HD Radio receiver, the KDC-HD942U. It is a single-DIN CD/radio and is also iPod capable with USB control. It has Bluetooth hands-free calling plus audio streaming when used with an optional module. Kenwood HD radio offer plenty of Kenwood HD Radio products that will allow you to get the best radio signal and clear stations just about anywhere. Single DIN size In-dash HD receiver Power: 50W X 4 Plays: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, AAC and iTunes Sirius satellite radio ready with KCA-SR50 (sold separately) iPod control through USB input Auxiliary input
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Car stereo connectivity has come a long way over the years. and the KDC-HD942U is the perfect case in point. At the core of this receiver is legendary Kenwood audio performance, and its list of impressive attributes grows from there. This is the first Kenwood CD-receiver with built in HD Radio and iTunes tagging. In addition, the receiver is both iPod and iPhone ready, Bluetooth ready for hands-free cell phone use, and Satellite Radio ready. Hard to believe all of this comes in one package.  Cutting-edge car stereo technology. Click to enlarge. | Dial in Your Music
Enjoy your favorite CDs or CD-Rs, or burn a data CD with your favorite MP3/WMA/AAC files and enjoy hours of music on one disc, along with ID-3 tag display for artist and title info. Awesome-Sounding FM and AM Broadcasts
The KDC-HD942U features a built in HD Radio tuner. HD Radio delivers crystal clear reception taking conventional FM stations to near CD quality and makes AM stations sound like an FM broadcast. More and more stations are offering HD Radio broadcasting with your favorite local stations offering multicasting you get to enjoy more music from a variety of artists and genres. Features 18 FM and six AM presets for your convenience.  Bluetooth-ready: add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free phone operation or to listen to audio stored on Bluetooth devices. |  Includes IR remote. Click to enlarge. |  Add satellite radio or HD radio with Kenwood peripherals. | Bookmark that Song You Want to Hear Again
When you hear a song that you want to hear again while listening to HD Radio, just use the iTunes tagging function to "bookmark" the song and send data to your connected iPod, which allows you to access and purchase the song on iTunes via your personal computer. Superb Audio All the Time
When listening to music in a moving vehicle, sound quality can be degraded due to road and engine noise. Kenwood's exclusive Sound Excellence audio enhancement feature brings out all of the music masked by this noise, and also includes a unique iPod EQ function that improves the sound of any iPod by deactivating the EQ setting of the iPod and allowing you to select an EQ curve optimized for iPod playback in any vehicle at any speed. 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. Memorize Frequently Used Functions
Favorite Memory is capable of storing up to six frequently used functions from diverse sources and recalling them whenever necessary. This means those short cuts to frequently accessed radio stations, phone numbers, iPod songs, setup functions, menu, etc. can be easily stored. Finding Songs on iPod Made Easy
The head units found in the Regular lineup feature an original Dual Search function for iPod music libraries that uses a combination of Music Search and Skip Search to provide faster access to the songs you're looking for. USB & AUX Connectors Right Up Front
Certain models have either a USB interface or AUX input terminal or even both on the front panel for added convenience, making connection of external devices with USB or AUX support easier. Bluetooth Ready
Add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free operation of the KDC-HD942U, 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-HD942U 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. Ready for System Expansion
In addition to the on-board 50W x 4 amplifier, the KDC-HD942U boasts three 4V pre-amp outs for expanding your system. What's in the Box
Kenwood KDC-HD942U, sleeve, trim ring, wiring harness, installation tools, installation manual, operation manual, warranty card.
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Good potential, software not quite there yet June 14, 2010
Keith A. Lewis (Northern Virginia, USA)
I bought this unit to replace the stock tape deck in my 1991 BMW. Like previous Kenwood decks I have owned, the sound output and the radio reception are great.
The hard part is getting it to read my MP3 collection, which is 28 GB that I do not intend to re-rip for each new player I buy. After a lot of effort on my part, I have it mostly-working. Maybe others can benefit from my experience.
* The PC software didn't work for me. Don't waste your time on it.
* The unit will not read more than 255 songs per folder.
* The unit will not read more than a certain number of folders (possibly also 255).
* The unit says "unsupported format" for a small percentage of my collection (I suspect variable bitrate is to blame).
* The unit will not process subfolders and files in the same folder (if both are present, it plays the files and ignores the subfolders). This is a problem for my chosen organization because I normally put first-release CDs in their own folders and but later compilations in the artist's main folder, because I don't care about the name the record execs chose for the compilation.
* Scrolling is slow, but you can use the numeric keypad on the remote to jump to specific tracks.
I ended up writing my own software in Java to copy files from my nicely-organized collection into the limited format supported by the Kenwood unit.
According to the manual, the "all random" function works only with Apple Ipods.
I also found the radio tuner hard to use. Tuning up and down is straightforward, but selecting a preset is not. (Click knob right or left, that starts it at the top of your favorites list regardless of what you had tuned previously, then click down until you get to the station you want, and press the knob in and wait a few seconds, but if you pressed it sideways at all due to a bumpy ride you have to start over...)
The additional stations in HD are cool, but it takes several seconds to lock-on. I used to be able to scan 5 preset stations in 2.5 seconds with a mechanical FM tuner. Now it takes me half a minute. I suspect that this is an issue for all HD tuners, not just Kenwood.
 Feature Rich + HD Radio May 22, 2010
K. Trochta (Houston, TX)
This unit features parametric EQ, Sub output, high pass crossovers, sub crossovers + sub level control, as well as a built in HD Radio tuner. All for right around $200. In fact, after I bought this unit, it was stolen from my vehicle, and I replaced it with the exact same model. I think that definitely says something about the product.
 Nice but Not Worth the $$ January 21, 2010
astat
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this unit for the HD-Radio, the HD Radio tagging, and the ipod control.
HD-Radio: It works 'alrite' takes about 5 seconds to establish the signal, then will cut in and out at least 2 times per song. I guess it sounds better than normal radio, but I cant tell the difference.
HD-Radio Tagging: Well I guess it was my fault for making assumptions, but my video ipod is not capable of itunes tagging, which is really one of the top reasons i bought this unit. So its either but a new ipod, or get over it (im starting to get over it)
iPod Control: This works pretty well. It is nice to be able to go through the playlists and see the songs.
The unit as a whole: It is very difficult to use while driving. Rather than the right knob turning to change the stations or song, u need to click it to the right or left, which is somewhat difficult to do while driving. Also, you never realize how much you like having those number 1-6 preset buttons on the front of your radio until you no longer have them. Searching for even a saved radio station is a hassle. and for some reason, when you do save a station in the preset menu, it doesnt say what the station that you saved is. It still just says "Preset 1, Preset 2...ect" rather than "96.5-1, 98.9-2...etc" which i think would be a logical move.
My bottom line: This is not worth the money. I bought a Kenwood specifically because of past Kenwood HU's ive had, They last forever and work well. Im not doubting that this will last for a while, but since its so difficult to use, I regret buying it.
 Worst user interface on any car stereo I've had January 20, 2010
Michael Cottam (Portland, OR)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had Kenwoods in the past, and liked their sound. This one, though, is EXTRAORDINARILY frustrating to use. The controls feel rubbery, and there's little consistency in what pushing or tipping the knob on the right actually does in different scenarios. I haven't adjusted the time for DST because I can't figure out how (yeah, I COULD go dig for the manual). I set the stations once, but had to use the manual to do that....SO not intuitive.
Every function you use launches the display into a cutesy but IRRITATING 3 to 5 second goofy animated display.
The knob on the right is used for pretty much everything but volume, but it's really difficult to work it while driving as it's not very precise.
The Bluetooth is nearly unusable. I can hear OK, but nobody else seems to be able to hear me. Yes, it was professionally installed. Same shop put an Alpine in another car of mine (Bluetooth works great there) and a Parrot standalone Bluetooth in another (also very clear).
The display is essentially invisible during the day, even without direct sunlight on it. I live in Oregon, so direct sunlight isn't normally a problem :-), especially in winter.
At night, the display shows "DOWNLOADING" most of the time, while more interesting info like the station or artist or title scrolls by a few letters at a time. I have no idea what it's downloading but it never seems to finish.
I'll buy a Kenwood again, but not one with this style controls or user interface. And definitely I'll check on reviews of the Bluetooth performance before buying next time.
Good Unit with Some Flaws December 22, 2009
M. Carroll
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to use the iPod dock with this unit and are using an iPhone or iPod touch with 3.0 firmware. It will not work. You must use 2.2.1 or lower for the deck to correctly recognize the directories.
This is a great unit other than the above comment. I chose this one because it had everything I wanted in a deck for a pretty good price. The HD radio is nice and clear, but please note because of the issues with HD radio propagation in general if you're having static with an analog AM/FM radio station you will have many issues with receiving that station in HD. The AM news station I listen to is 1000x better with HD radio same with my FM top 40 station, but if it's a cloudy day it's dodgy. So, all of the people who complain that the deck doesn't receive good HD radio are misled. It's not the deck's fault; it's the station's fault. They need to have higher output transmitters.
Problems I have with the deck are: that the screen is very reflective so I often find myself holding my hand in front of it to shield the screen to see it. Also, there's no one touch memory for radio stations. It's also very cumbersome navigating the iPod controls from the deck.
After all the bashing here's what I love. I love the deck's ability to run EQ for different inputs including a different eq setting depending on if it's AM or FM. I also dig the spectrum analyzer on the deck. The best part of it is it has a great sound. I'm using stock speakers and amp that came with my Ranger. It sounds tons better from the Alpine deck I had previously.
In short:
Would I recommend this deck. Yes highly, this is still in my opinion and research the best deck out there with built-in HD radio and iPod docking even with it's flaws.
Pros:
Great sound. Truly a flat response.
Built in HD radio support
Built in USB support
Dedicated equalizer settings for AM, FM, iPod, and CD
Spectrum analyzer is a cool touch
Cons:
Doesn't work with the newest iPod touch/iPhone firmware (3.0+) [this is as of December 22, 2009]
Very cumbersome menu navigation
No one touch memory for stations
Very hard to read screen even in indirect sunlight
No bluetooth for hands-free calling (not a biggie but wish it had it.)
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