Kenwood Automobile

Features: MDLP capable. Plays Audio CDs as well as CD-ROMs with MP3 and WMA audio tracks. DSP settings allow adjustment of time-delay for cabin size (small, medium, large).

Links:

• Kenwood's Japanese page (mech. trans.) for the unit.

Specs: FM: 76.0MHz-90.0MHz, 100kHz step (Japanese FM Band), 30Hz-15kHz +/-03dB, AM: 522kHz-1629kHz, 9kHz step, EQ: 60,120,250,500,1k,2k,4k,8k,16kHz, +/-12dB, Amp: 30Wx4 (4 ohms, 1kHz, 10%THD) Preamp output: 1.8V Power: 14.4v (11-16v), 10A

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Features: Flipdown TDF (theft deterrent faceplate), RDS tuner, Multi-colour fluorescent display, Dot matrix display, Memory Calendar, Selectable key illumination (Red/Green), Dual CD changer control capability (CD1/CD2 & AUX), DNPS (Disc Name Preset) disc title system, CD Text ready with changers KDC-CPS87/C717/C667, Kenwood to ISO A&B wire, 2 way telephone mute, Remote Controllable (Option)

User Comments: Great sound. A menu function allows scrolling of MD titles and the Disc Title. You can leave it to Auto scroll or manual scroll. The specs indicate a few dB less in dynamic and S/N ratio for the MD section compared to the equivalent line from Pioneer (i.e MEH-7300R for example), but who cares, it's only for listening to in a car. The figures concerning the FM section are in the same range. With a proper reading of the user's manual, you get a very cool unit to listen to all your favorites tunes in car. The LCD reading and front-panel switches and buttons are correctly laid out on the detachable face. The unit seems strong enough to last a few years. -Colin Duport

Links: Kenwood Europe page for the unit.

Specs: Max power: 45watts x 4

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User Manual: KMD-673R

Features: Similar to KMD-D400 but supports MDLP. Flip Down TDF (theft deterrent faceplate?) with Disabled System Indicator, Multi-colour wide display with white LED back light, Selectable key illumination (Amber / Green), For connection to changer control capable Kenwood head units, 11 Band spectrum analyzer with 9-pattern display mode, Speaker signal input from main unit for spectrum analyzer display. 4 Mini Disc capacity (3 MD changer + single MD), Title display (MD disc title & track title), Shock proof memory (10 sec), 24 Bit resolution D/A converter.

Links: Kenwood Europe's page for the unit.

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Features: MDLP capable, Digital filter (8 times oversampling), integrated D/A converter, Precision Digital Timing (eliminates jitter), CD changer control capable, automatic memory entry for radio, 24 station presets, color LCD display.

Links:

• Kenwood's official English page for the KMD-44.
• Planet MiniDisc stocks the KMD-44.
• Crutchfield also is selling the KMD-44.
• Available from Etronics.

User comments: Excellent deck. Nice radio buttons, not silly looking like the Sony. -Mam

Manufacturer's Specs:

• Display Type: This unit has a high-resolution color LCD with white LED backlighting, giving you a bright, easy-to-read display.
• Display/Button Illumination: The main display line is illuminated in white. The MD-spinning indicator is displayed with green illumination. The loud, attenuation, and stereo indicators are displayed with red illumination. The Source button is backlit with blue illumination and all other buttons are backlit with green illumination.
• Contrast Adjustment: The display contrast may be adjusted from "1" up to "10" for optimum readability.
• MD-LP Compatible: In addition to conventional MD playback, this unit will play MDs that have been recorded using LP (Long Play) encoding. When Long Play encoding is used, the recording time allowed on a standard MD is increased by up to four times as much as is possible without LP encoding.
• Anti-Shock Memory: This unit is equipped with a 10-second anti-shock memory for skip-resistant play.
• Digital Optimum Servo Control (DOSC): This circuitry enables the MD player to determine each disc's reflection rate and the modulation rate if its pits, enabling the player to set the ideal servo gain for each disc. DOSC also adjusts servo gain and balance when it encounters vibration, scratches, dust, or fingerprints, reducing mistracking and skipping.
• Precision Digital Timing (DPAC): A high-precision master clock circuit that is isolated from signal-processing circuits to eliminate interference. This ensures that digital information is processed at exactly the same rate as it was recorded, eliminating jitter (time-based errors that make music sound harsh).
• Integrated Quad 1-Bit Digital-to-Analog Converter: Four digital-to-analog converters, two for each channel, improve playback sound quality, including musical detail and resolution. Using two converters for each channel reduces distortion by half.
• System Q Sound Control: 6 EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music. The preset curves are named "Flat", "Rock", "Top 40", "Jazz", "Easy" and "Pops". Each preset has its own bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality factor, treble center frequency and treble level settings. You may adjust the bass, middle, and treble level settings for each preset EQ curve; the center frequency and quality factor settings are not user adjustable.
• Mobile Preset: The Mobile Preset function tailors the System Q Sound Control settings according to the type of speakers in your vehicle. You may select a Mobile Preset setting of "Off", "OEM" (for OEM factory speaker systems), "6/6x9 inch" (for systems with 6" to 6"x9" size speakers) or "5/4 inch" (for systems with 4" to 5" speakers).
• Source Tone Memory: This feature allows you to store bass, middle and treble tone settings for each source (MD, FM, AM and Changer).
• Volume Offset Control ("VOL OFFSET"): The level of each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range from -8 to 0.
• Station Name Preset (SNPS): This feature allows you to assign names to radio stations. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be given a name. Each name can be up to 8 characters in length.
• CR-2 Advanced Tuner: This unit uses Kenwood's CR-2 Advanced tuner for clear radio reception.
• Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC): This circuit controls multi-path distortion by reducing stereo separation. As stereo separation is reduced, multi-path has less effect on the radio signal, improving reception in areas with tall buildings and mountains.
• MD Text Display: This unit will display MD disc and track titles that have been pre-recorded. This receiver will not allow you to enter disc/track titles for MDs, it will only display titles that have been recorded.
• Last Position Memory: If the unit is shut off or switched to the tuner mode while an MD is playing, the next time MD is selected as the source, playback will resume from the point where it left off.
• Auxiliary Input "Ready": When used with an optional adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or with the KDC-CX87 CD changer, this unit can accept input from an auxiliary source. This unit cannot accept input from an auxiliary source unless the appropriate adapter or CD changer is purchased and connected. When the CA-C1AX adapter (item CAC1AX) is used, you cannot connect a CD changer to the head unit because the CA-C1AX plugs into the DIN changer control connection on the head unit.
• Calendar Function: The date may be set into memory and displayed.
• Memo Mode: You may input a text message (up to 32 characters) and set the date when that text will appear on the display. The message you select automatically appears on the chosen date when the unit's power is first turned on. You may enter up to 30 separate text messages into memory.
• Weather Band Tuner Compatible: This unit is compatible with the Kenwood KTC-WB100 weather band tuner (sold separately). The optional tuner box allows you to tune in weather band radio stations. There are about 480 weather band radio stations in the United States, and this option allows you to tap into the information needed to prepare for outdoor activities such as sporting events, camping trips and days at the park.
• Changer Controls
• Compatibility: This unit is directly compatible with Kenwood changers that have an O-N switch. If you have an old Kenwood changer with a square plug, you will need the CA-DS100 converter cord and the KCA-S210A switching adapter. If you have a newer Kenwood changer with a round plug but no O-N switch, you will need the KCA-S210A switching adapter. If you use a changer without an O-N switch, you will not have access to the following functions: DNPS, DNPP, Magazine Random Play and CD Text display. Functions:
  • Disc Search: Forward and reverse.
  • Track Search: Forward and reverse.
  • Audible Search: Forward and reverse.
  • Repeat Play: Allows you to select Track Repeat or Disc Repeat. When Track Repeat is chosen, the unit will repeat the selected track. When Disc Repeat is chosen, the unit will repeat the selected disc.
  • Track Scan: Plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the selected disc.
  • Random Play: Plays all tracks on one disc in random order. When all tracks on that disc have been played, the unit will move to the next disc and play all of its tracks in random order.
  • Magazine Random Play: Plays the tracks on all the discs in the changer in random order.
  • Disc Name Preset (DNPS): When used with a compatible CD changer, this feature allows you to assign names to discs in the changer. Each name can be up to 8 characters in length. The number of names you can store depends on the CD changer that is connected to the head unit.
  • CD Text/MD Display: When connected to a CD Text capable CD changer or an MD changer, this unit can display disc and track titles for discs encoded with disc and track title information. The text information can be scrolled manually or automatically.
• 22 watts RMS/45 watts peak x 4 channels
• MD frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
• MD signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB
• FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf
• Package includes:
  • AM/FM/MD/Changer controller receiver with 10-amp fuse inserted into chassis
  • Sleeve
  • Face
  • Hard face case
  • Trim ring
  • Wiring harness
  • 2 Removal tools
  • 1 Metal mounting strap
  • 1 Rear support screw with one flat washer and one lock washer
  • 1 Machine screw
  • 4 Panhead ISO-mount screws
  • 4 Countersunk ISO-mount screws
  • Instruction Manual (English/French)
  • Instruction Manual (Spanish/Portuguese)
  • Warranty Card

Specs: 45W x 4 speaker output, SNR: 90dB

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User Manual: KMD-44

Features: MDLP compatible, built-in equalizer, time-delay control, electric slide panel, two-mode font display. Kenwood model MZ929 is additionally a multi control MD/CD receiver.

Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the M929. Kenwood's official Japanese page for the MZ929 (M929 variant with CD control). Kenwood's original Japanese press release mentioning the M929 and MZ929.

Specs: Maximum 45Wx4 output. 14.4V power-supply, FM frequency range 76-90MHz.

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Features: MDLP compatible, 3D picture display, six-mode DSP, flip panel.

Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the f-MD7.

Specs: Maximum 45Wx4 output. 14.4V power-supply, FM frequency range 76-90MHz.

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Features: MDLP compatible. Full equalizer, built-in speaker selector, tone control, CD control function, remote control attachment compatible.

Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the RX-780MD. T's MiniDisc Comparison Tables list specs on the RX-780MD.

Specs: 45W x 4. 76-90MHz FM frequency range. RCA inputs available for auxiliary connection with CA-C1AX cable (2,800).

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Features: 6-disc magazine, automatic disc and title display (with compatible headunits), 10 second anti-skip.

Links: Kenwood USA's page for the unit.

Specs: Dynamic Range: 94dB, Frequency Response: 5Hz - 20kHz, +/- 1dB, Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 94dB, Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% (1kHz), Channel Separation: 85dB.

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User Manual: KMD-C80

Features: 10 seconds anti-shock, CD changer and DAB tuner control, MD titles and CD Text, CR-2 tuner with RDS, station naming, dot-matrix mutilcolor display (with dimmer and contrast adjustment), optional wireless or steering wheel remotes.

Links: Kenwood USA's page for the unit.

Specs: Maximum power: 4x40W (4x22W RMS), 24 presets (18 FM, 6 AM). Scan of KMD-71 specs.

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User Manual: KMD-71

Features: Single-DIN sized MD changer (add-on unit) intended for double-DIN mouting with Kenwood head unit (compatible with all Kenwood head units having changer control). 3 disc changer + 1 disc player, 10 second anti-shock, outputs title data to compatible 1999 Kenwood head units, 11-band spectrum analyser (includes speaker-level inputs for other equipment), flip-down removeable faceplate

Links: Kenwood USA's page for the unit.

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User Manual: KMD-D400

Features: 10-second anti-skip shock protection, standard play modes/functions, backlit 15 x 96 dot matrix screen, electronic audio control (bass, treble, balance, fader), 10 key remote, spectrum analyzer display.

Links: Kenwood's English page for this unit. Crutchfield's page for the unit. Crutchfied's nitty-gritty page (local copy).

Specs: Maximum power: 4x45W (4x22W RMS), 24 presets (18 FM, 6 AM), 8 times oversampling digital filter, preamp output 4.5V.

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User Manual: KMD-PS970R

Features: MASK (self-hiding) removeable faceplate with MASK key lock system, DB Boost, Selectable key illumination (Amber or Green), CD Text with compatible changers, Multicolor dot-matrix display which adjusts to 3 angles, Bass Management System, DAB (digital radio) compatible with optional unit, remote control (RC-700) included.

Links: Edworthys UK has a page selling the unit.

Specs: CR2-K21 tuner, 4x45W maximum power.

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User Manual: KMD-PS971R

Features: 3+1 MD mechanism. Full panel full auto slide mechanism, Chinese character title display.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

Specs: 24-bit resolution, 44Wx4.

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User Manual: KMD-870R

Features: Removeable faceplate, DB Boost, Selectable key illumination (Amber or Green), CD Text with compatible changers, Multicolor display, DAB (digital radio) compatible with optional unit, optional remote control (RC-700).

Links: Edworthys UK has a page selling the unit.

Specs: 4x45W maximum power.

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User Manual: KMD-671R

Service Manual: KMD-671R

Features: Atrac 4.5, 1Mbit memory, amp: 40W x 4, UKW/MW/LW w/RDS. Flip down front. Removable part for theft prevention. Muting drive from two sources (e.g. telephone and navi system). Electronic audio regulating(?). Optional DAB tuner can be connected. Menu system. CD name memory. Switchable panel lighting (amber/green), auto dimmer. Steering wheel remote.

Links: Kenwood Deutschland's page for the unit.

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User Manual: KMD-860R

Features: 10-second digital anti-shock memory, ec4+ EQ with 5 adjustable EQ curves, CR-2 tuner, multicolor display with contrast control, CD changer controls, MD title and CD Text display, station naming, optional wireless and steering wheel remotes, Mobile Preset (adjusts to size of installed speakers), detachable face.

Links: Kenwood USA's page for the unit. Crutchfield has a page selling the unit.

Specs: Maximum output 45W x 4 (22W RMS). FM sensivitity 9.3dBf, 18 FM/6 AM presets.

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User Manual: KMD-42

Features: 10 seconds anti-shock, CD changer control, MD titles and CD Text, CR-2 tuner, station naming, 3 color display, 10-key remote, flip-down removeable faceplate (optional coloured faceplates).

Links: Kenwood USA's page for the unit.

Specs: Maximum power: 4x40W (4x22W RMS), Frequency Response: 10Hz - 20kHz (+/- 1dB), Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80dB (1kHz), Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01% (1kHz), FM sensitivity 9.3dBf, 24 presets (18 FM, 6 AM).

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User Manual: KMD-70R

Features: MASK faceplate (self-hiding revolving mechanism), 10 seconds anti-shock, CD changer and DAB tuner control, MD titles and CD Text, CR-2 tuner with RDS, station naming, 13 character dot matrix display (with dimmer and contrast adjustment), wireless remote, optional steering wheel remote.

Links: Kenwood USA's page for the unit.

Specs: Maximum power: 4x44W (4x22W RMS), 24 presets (18 FM, 6 AM).

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User Manual: KMD-X91