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The Kenwood KDC-HD942U is a feature-rich receiver wrapped in a unique, eye-catching design. The built-in HD Radio tuner brings ultra-high-quality radio broadcasts to your car, and the powerful built-in amplifier pumps out superb sound quality. CDs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files can be played back in the KDC-HD942U, and the front panel USB input means that you can plug in your iPod to use with the head unit. The KDC-HD942U also supports iTunes Tagging, so you can 'tag' songs on HD Radio that you like to buy them later. The unique two-dial design does have its drawbacks, though. The layout is slightly awkward initially, but proves to be intuitive. What isn't, however, is the high-contrast display squeezed between the two knobs which tries to display 4 lines full of information on top of a strip of icons at the top. This can become rather distracting if you happen to rely on the display for information such as a song title on a certain HD Radio station. Still, these are relatively minor drawbacks considering all that the Kenwood KDC-HD942U has to offer.
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Most helpful user reviews:Excellent features and performance for the price October 06 2009 First a little information about HD-Radio...
HD-Radio is broadcast at 1% of the stations normal power, in other words if the station's analog signal is 100...read full review
Almost worth the 3 year wait May 31 2009I installed one of the first integrated HD Decks in 2006 (JVC). The wife's car had a Sirius sat tuner and a 5 year old Kenwood CD Deck. For 3 years, the ...read full review
Feature packed May 19 2009 I bought this unit because it has the HD tuner built in. I also wanted an equalizer I could tweak. This unit doesn't produce the bass I wanted. (But none o...read full review
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Manufacturer 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 it's 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 cellphone use and Satellite Radio ready. Hard to believe all of this comes in one package.
- Best In Dash CD/MP3 Player with Built-in HD Radio
The Kenwood KDC-HD942U is a feature-rich receiver wrapped in a unique, eye-catching design. The built-in HD Radio tuner brings ultra-high-quality radio broadcasts to your car, and the powerful built-in amplifier pumps out superb sound quality. CDs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files can be played back in the KDC-HD942U, and the front panel USB input means that you can plug in your iPod to use with the head unit. The KDC-HD942U also supports iTunes Tagging, so you can 'tag' songs on HD Radio that you like to buy them later. The unique two-dial design does have its drawbacks, though. The layout is slightly awkward initially, but proves to be intuitive. What isn't, however, is the high-contrast display squeezed between the two knobs which tries to display 4 lines full of information on top of a strip of icons at the top. This can become rather distracting if you happen to rely on the display for information such as a song title on a certain HD Radio station. Still, these are relatively minor drawbacks considering all that the Kenwood KDC-HD942U has to offer.
The Kenwood KDC-HD942U is a feature-rich receiver wrapped in a unique, eye-catching design. The built-in HD Radio tuner brings ultra-high-quality radio broadcasts to your car, and the powerful built-in amplifier pumps out superb sound quality. CDs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files can be played back in the KDC-HD942U, and the front panel USB input means that you can plug in your iPod to use with the head unit. The KDC-HD942U also supports iTunes Tagging, so you can 'tag' songs on HD Radio that you like to buy them later. The unique two-dial design does have its drawbacks, though. The layout is slightly awkward initially, but proves to be intuitive. What isn't, however, is the high-contrast display squeezed between the two knobs which tries to display 4 lines full of information on top of a strip of icons at the top. This can become rather distracting if you happen to rely on the display for information such as a song title on a certain HD Radio station. Still, these are relatively minor drawbacks considering all that the Kenwood KDC-HD942U has to offer....
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Other Features
Interface Connection - USB Yes
VESA Mount - 300 x 300
Green Compliance - Energy Star
Dimensions
Weight - 33 lbs
Reference
Warranty Information - 1 Year Limited
URL - http://www.sony.com
Weight - 528
General
Weight - 528
Merchants (Images) - Electronic Imaging
System
Interface Connection - USB Yes
Display
Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Display Type - LCD TV w/ Direct LED Backlight
Max Resolution - 1920 x 1080
Diagonal Screen Size - 40 in
Features
Green Compliance - Energy Star
General Features - Dejudder Technology, Digital Media Playback, Headphone Jack
Warranty
Warranty Information - 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL - http://www.sony.com
Display Panel
Display Type - LCD TV w/ Direct LED Backlight
Diagonal Screen Size - 40 in
Viewable Size - 40 in
Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Max Resolution - 1920 x 1080
Display Refresh Rate - 120 Hz
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed - 1080p
Broadcast Format Supported - 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner - ATSC
Interface
Interface Connection - USB Yes
Audio Video Connectors - HDMI Yes, VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, Composite Video Yes, Digital Audio Yes
Physical Specifications
Height - 25.875 in
Width - 38.875 in
Depth - 11.125 in
Depth Without Stand - 2.625 in
Weight - 33 lbs
Physical Features
Interface Connection - USB Yes
Video Quality
Display Type - LCD TV w/ Direct LED Backlight
Diagonal Screen Size - 40 in
Quick Glance
Display Format - 1080p
Digital Tuner - ATSC
Ports - HDMI Yes, VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, Composite Video Yes, Digital Audio Yes
Display Type - LCD TV w/ Direct LED Backlight
Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Resolution - 1920 x 1080
Green Compliance - Energy Star
Display Refresh Rate - 120 Hz
Diagonal Screen Size - 40
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