The KDC-4057UB CD receiver stands out thanks to its multitude of features, & can also be directly connected to an Apple iPod or iPhone. Briefly pressing the "iPod direct access" button next to the volume control is all you need to switch the car radio to iPod playback. Using the control dial & the skip buttons, it is easy to flick through & select titles, artists, albums & genres stored on the iPod or iPhone in alphabetical order. In order to guarantee the battery charging function of the Apple device even during music playback, the KDC-4057 features an iPod interface with a charging current of 1 ampere. Kenwood therefore provides an optional connection cable designed for the high power requirement of the Apple player.
An AUX input is also available for analogue audio sources or digital players without a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. A powerful 4 x 50 watt MOS-FET power amplifier, sophisticated tone control (QEX system) & other sound quality-enhancing settings (bass boost, loudness, supreme) ensure real Hi-Fi playback quality at any speed.
The KDC-4057UR & KDC-4057UB models are identical & differ only in the colour of the key illumination.

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With its front USB (Universal Serial Bus) & AUX input, the KDC-414UA offers fast access for external music storage media & therefore a varied listening pleasure in outstanding sound quality. Behind a dust protected cover, the USB (Universal Serial Bus) input, that enables a fast, straightforward connection widespread digital media of storage sticks up to USB (Universal Serial Bus)-memory-players. On board the 2010 has model decoder for the formats AAC, MP3 & WMA, that playback from CD & USB (Universal Serial Bus) storage. In the reproduction, the days information such as album, music title & interpreter are indicated on the large radio display.
For further external music sources, an AUX input with current 3.5 millimetre jack is ready to connect over the portable music player. On the back, the Kenwood has a pre-amplifier output ready for the connection of external power amplifiers. Dial, music search- & return key offers special control comfort. With the handy rotary knob not only the volume can be controlled exactly & quickly, pressing the button briefly suffices to do comprehensive sound settings. The music search key expands the regulator function & enables a fast, comfortable browsing of the entire file structure & all audio files.
The 4 x 50 watts MOS FET power amplifiers provides for powerful, clear sound & lets itself by means of bass-boost-function & the equalizer "system Q", that controls a freely selectable & 7 pre-programmed settings on which personal taste co-ordinate.

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Convenient operation & a powerful sound – the KDC-4557U CD receiver is perfectly tailored so that iPod/iPhone users can take their music into their cars with them. & with 24 available colours, the illumination can be changed to suit your mood or to complement your car's interior.
The Kenwood KDC-4554U offers owners of current iPods & iPhones sophisticated integration of their devices into the car environment. Briefly pressing the "iPod direct access" button next to the volume control is all you need to switch from car radio to iPod playback. Using the control dial & the skip buttons, it is easy to flick through & select titles, artists, albums & genres stored on the iPod or iPhone in alphabetical order. In order to guarantee the battery charging function of the Apple device even during music playback, the KDC-4557U features an iPod interface with a charging current of 1 ampere. Kenwood therefore provides an optional connection cable designed for the high power requirement of the Apple player.
An AUX input is also available for analogue audio sources or digital players without a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. A powerful 4 x 50-watt MOS-FET power amplifier, sophisticated tone control (QEX system) & other sound quality-enhancing settings (bass boost, loudness, supreme) ensure real Hi-Fi playback quality at any speed.

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