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Spec Below:

KDCW808 main features:

Kenwood D-MASK+ is back! Fully rotating motorised front panel shows a blank face when radio not in use. Panel can also be removed entirely if required
Four tone, fine dot matrix display with optional spectrum analyser
Voice-index guidance helps you locate tracks effortlessly
PhatNoise media organiser software included on CD-ROM to organise your music collection
Compatible with CD, MP3, Windows Media File and AAC iPod file formats
Facility to add CD changer, walkman type input, accessory remote control
Can be linked to many factory-fitted remote controls and dashboard displays (requires adaptor)

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Radio tuner features:

RDS (radio data system) & EON (extended other networks) tuner
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 / ACC features:

Compatible with CD, MP3, WMA and AAC format files
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
CD-R and CD-R/W compatible
Voice index aids locating files on CD by reading aloud play mode and file names
PhatNoise media manager software on CD-ROM to store, index and organise audio files. Includes 60 sample MP3 tracks
Display of CD text when present on media
Display of MP3 ID-3 tag information
Discs in optional CD changer can be manually assigned names
24 bit Burr Brown D/A converter gives highest quality playback of compressed audio files
L/R 0-bit muting for total silence between tracks
Random track play, track repeat and intro scan functions

Amplifier features:

Four channel 4 x 50W max power amplifier (4 x 30W RMS)
Three stereo preamplifier RCA outputs (5 volt) for connecting optional external amplifier
Separate adjustments for bass, treble, balance and fader
Loudness control
System Q-EX equaliser with three control bands and six preset settings
System E's optionally cuts bass for front and rear speakers at an adjustable frequency, thus improving sound quality when a separate subwoofer is in use
Switchable, adjustable rear subwoofer output
Built in amplifier can be turned off if external amplification is used
BMS external amplifier control offers parametric EQ control of the Kenwood PS range of external amplifiers. You can also display amplifier status information such as voltage, current, temperature and fan speed on the GUI/OSD.
Dual-zone sound output facility
Source tone memory stores equaliser settings for each source (FM radio, AM radio & CD)

Other features:

Peak hold spectrum analyser display
'Installer memory' switch will return unit to a preset optimum calibration, as programmed by owner or installer
Four tone, fine pitch dot matrix fluorescent display (96 x 23 dot)
Motorised removable front rotates to insert CD disc
Two step front panel angle adjustment

Automatic display brightness dimmer
Compatible with Kenwood CD disc changers
Compatible with Kenwood infra-red remote controls
Stereo auxiliary input via RCA sockets

Will accept second auxiliary input (requires accessory cable)
Compatible with Kenwood iPod interface to control, display information from and re-charge battery of Apple iPod
Can be linked to many models of dashboard information displays and factory-fitted remote controls (requires accessory adaptor)
Rotary volume controller
Blue illuminated control buttons
Complete with release keys, ISO connecting loom, full fitting and operating guide

KCA-IP500 main features:

Enjoy in-car entertainment from your iPod music collection

An interface cable and black box allow connection of an Apple iPod to the changer control socket of a compatible Kenwood radio for playback over the vehicle's sound system
Compatible head units will display iPod playlist, genre, artist and album name information
Interface will also charge the iPod's battery whilst it is connected
Compatible with 3rd generation and later iPod models and Kenwood radios with 13pin circular CD changer socket at rear of radio