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KMR-555U

KMR-555U

USB Connectivity for iPhone, iPod and compatible USB mass storage devices

Most USB-enabled CD receiver models, feature USB connectivity for audio playback from popular devices like iPhone and iPod. Featuring easy-to-use user interface, iPod browsing is a breeze when searching by playlist, artist, album, song, genres or composer. Additionally, you can use advanced search functions like Reverse Browsing, Alphabet Search and Skip Search to find what you want to listen to, quickly and easily. For added versatility, App/iPod Mode disables the receiver's integrated control, enabling passengers to control the iPod manually including some selected Apps. The same USB connectivity allows users to connect USB thumb drives and external hard disk drives.

Check for iPhone-iPod compatibility at https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod.

SiriusXM Ready

Connect, control and enjoy satellite radio from SiriusXM, including new SiriusXM XTRA Channels (USA only) with a single direct connection to a compatible CD receiver with optional SiriusXM tuner SXV200. Compatible 2013 CD receivers can also take advantage of the SXV200 advanced features such as Smart Favorites™, artist/song/game alerts, iTunes tagging or SiriusXM Replay™.

*Runs exclusively on the XM network. XM subscription required.

KENWOOD Music Control for Android Smartphones

This free KENWOOD application found on Google Play organizes your music and provides quick and easy music search capability from any 2013 USB/CD receiver. Once installed on a compatible Android smartphone which supports mass storage mode, you will be able to search by artist, song or genre as well as select music based on your mood.

This free KENWOOD App can now be downloaded from Google Play web site:

KENWOOD Music Control App for Android

Dual USB Inputs

A front panel mounted USB and a rear USB input mounted on an extension cable will support multiple devices at the same time. A LED status indicator for "Rear USB" is found on the front panel confirming if a device is connected.

Check for compatibility and digital audio file specs at https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile.

Multi-Line Text Display

The 3-Line Full Dot LCD display makes it easy to navigate through your radio or satellite radio presets, iPod content lists, USB music folders or phonebook contacts. Featuring positive and negative display modes to get improved viewing under different lighting conditions.

Three 2.5V Pre-outs with Crossover System

Get the most out of your external power amplifiers by delivering 2.5V of audio signal to maximize sonic performance. Using the built-in crossover system, you can also easily filter out unwanted frequencies to your speakers and subwoofers to tune your system to its maximum potential.

Marine Remote Control Input

Easily add an optional wired LCD remote (up to 3) or an optional wired keypad remote controls (up to six) to maintain control of functions such as volume up/down and track up/track down. This increases the convenience of using your system such as in watercraft or hot tub applications. These optional remotes are certified to iPX7 waterproof standard - perfect for the marine and general outdoor environments.

Firmware Updates

The operating system is updateable via free downloadable software from KENWOOD’s support sites. Firmware downloads assist in maintaining system performance when using external devices and emerging technologies.

Latest firmware updates are available at www.kenwood.com/cs/ce.

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General Features

iPod
-  Made For iPhone: Yes
-  iPod USB 1Wire Connection: Yes
-  Pandora App Control: Yes (Requires iPhone with Pandora App)
-  App Mode: Yes (Requires Compatible iPhone/iPod App)
-  iPod Control by Hand: Yes
-  Reverse Browsing: Yes
-  Alphabet Search: Yes
-  Skip Search: Yes
-  Related Search: Yes
-  High Speed Search: Yes
-  Direct Search: Yes
-  All Random: Yes
-  iPod EQ Mode (FLAT): Yes
CD
-  Supported File Formats: WMA / MP3 / AAC
-  24-Bit Digital-Analog Converter: Yes
-  0-Bit Mute Circuit: Yes
Tuner
-  AM/FM: Yes
-  RBDS: Yes
-  Radio TEXT Plus: Yes
AUX Inputs: Front AUX Input
Audio
-  Tone Fader Bass / Tre / Mid: Yes
-  EQ
  -  System Q: Yes
  -  Parametric Equalizer: 3-Band
  -  Bass Boost: Yes
-  Crossover: High-Pass/Low-Pass Filters
-  Supreme: Supreme
Pre-out: 3Pre 2.5V @ 600Ω
Sub Woofer Reference Control Interface: Yes
Built-in Amp Cut Off: Yes
External Media Control
-  SiriusXM: SXi Interface (Optional SXV-100/200 Tuner)
External Interface
-  Steering Wheel Control Interface: Optional
-  Marine Remote Control Interface: Optional KCA-RC35MR
Conformal Coated PCB: Yes
Warranty: 1-Year