Kenwood DPX404U2-DIN CD/USB-Receiver with iPod control

Kenwood’s DPX404U makes full use of cars which have double-DIN size radios. The ideal choice for upgrading factory fitted basic CD players. This unit has full compatibility with MP3/WMA and Apples AAC files for multiple music storage on recordable CD-R’s. A powerful 50w x 4 built-in amplifier will transform your cars entertainment sound. A front USB connection for your iPod/iPhone and also an AUX input for quick connection to portable music players and navigation units. You can even match your cars dashbaord illumination with the variable colour illumination feature.


Key Features
14Seg / 13 characters + 7Seg / 4 digit LCD display
Variable colour illumination
Front USB & AUX input
made for iPod/Iphone
OEM steeringwheel remote terminal
Radio data system tuner with radio text plus
Compatible with Kenwood Music editor Lite software
14Seg / 13 characters + 7Seg / 4 digit LCD display
Variable colour illumination
Front USB & AUX input
made for iPod/Iphone
OEM steeringwheel remote terminal
Radio data system tuner with radio text plus
Compatible with Kenwood Music editor Lite software

General Features
DIN Size 2 DIN
Security Code Function Yes
Key Illumination Variable
Rotary Encoder & Control Knob Yes
Multi control wheel Yes
Music Search function Yes
Accent key Yes
Installer Memory Yes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return Yes
Touch Sensor Tone Yes
Optional IR remote controller Yes
Digital Clock (24H) Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes) Yes
Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
ISO connector Yes
USB interface x 1 Yes

Display Features
Display Type LCD Display
Display Layout 14 segments x 13 Characters + 7 segments x 4 digits
Display Illumination Variable
Dimmer Control 2 steps - Manual
Colour control Yes
Positive/negative switchable Yes
Display Off Mode Yes
Demo Mode Yes
Special Character Display Russian Characters

Cosmetics features
Front/edge Piano black
Dress plate Piano Black
Volume & operation knob or wheel Chrome Plated
Preset key finish Piano Black
Escutcheon finish Black Injection
Triangle Illumination Red
Volume & operation knob illumination Variable
Key illumination variable
Variable color illumination Yes

Tuner Features
Radio Text Plus Yes
Program Type Function (PTY) Yes
Enhanced Other Networks Function (EON) Yes
K3I - Clean Reception Tuner Yes
FM Reception Yes
AM (MW/LW) Reception Yes
Presets 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
Mixed preset memory (FM & AM) 24 presets
Tuner preset/recall key Yes
Automatic Memory Entry (AME) Yes
Up/Down Seek Tuning Yes
Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual) Yes
FM Stereo / Mono Selector Yes

CD Features
CD-R/RW Compatible Yes
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Playback Yes
Compatible with Kenwood Music Editor Lite Yes
0 bit Mute Yes
Random Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Repeat Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Scan Function (Track/Disc) Yes

USB Features
USB terminal Yes, Frontside
USB Type USB1.1 / USB 2.0
Kenwood Music Editor Lite Yes
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media File) playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playback Yes
Repeat/Scan/Random search Yes

iPod Features
Made for iPod & iPhone * Yes
iPod control by 5L bus Yes
USB Digital connection (1 wire) with optiona cable KCA-iP102
Music playback Yes
Music library search Yes
Alphabet search Yes
Skip search Yes
Related search Yes
My playlist Yes
Control by hand Yes
High speed search Yes
Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd generation
Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Gen
Works with iPhone * Yes
Battery charge + power control Yes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

Audio Features
Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
MOSFET Power IC Yes
Auxiliary input Yes, front side
Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
Pre-out 2 RCA
Pre-out Output Level 2V
Preout Rear / Subwoofer Switchable Yes
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj. Yes
Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness Control Yes
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume Return Yes
System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control) Yes
System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF) Yes

Connectivity
iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire) Yes, with optional KCA-iP102
USB interface Yes
OEM Wired Remote Control Yes
Power Control (P.CON) wire Yes
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wire Yes

Tuner Specifications
FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Frequency Step 50kHz
FM Usable Sensitivity 1μV/75ohm (S/N 26dB)
FM Quieting Sensitivity 2.5μV/75ohm (S/N 46dB)
FM Frequency Response 30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) 63dB
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) 40dB
MW Frequency Range 531kHz ~ 1611kHz
MW Frequency step 9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity 36μV (S/N 20dB)
LW Frequency Range 153kHz ~ 279kHz
LW Usable Sensitivity 57μV (S/N 20dB)

CD Specifications
Laser Diode GaAlAs
Digital Filter(D/A) 8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter 24 Bit
Spindle Speed 500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 1 times)
Wow & Flutter Below Measurable Limit
Frequency Response 10Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.008% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio 110dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range 93dB
MP3 Decoder Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decoder Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decoder AAC-LC ".m4a" files

USB Specifications
USB Version compatibility 1.1 / 2.0
File System FAT 16/32
Maximum Supply current 500mA
D/A Converter 24 bit
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decode AAC-LC ".m4a" Files

Audio Specifications
Maximum Power 50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) 30W x 4
Preout Level 2000mV / 10kOhm,
Preout Impedance ≤ 600Ohm
Speaker Impedance 4Ohm ~ 8Ohm
AUX Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage 1200mV
AUX Input Impedance 10kOhm
Bass Tone Control 100Hz ±8dB
Middle Tone Control 1kHz ±8dB
Treble Tone Control 12.5kHz ±8dB

General Specifications
Operating voltage 14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption 10A
Dimensions (WxHxD) 181.7 x 111.2 x 158mm
Weight 1500gr
Front/edge Piano black
Dress plate Piano Black
Volume & operation knob or wheel Chrome Plated
Preset key finish Piano Black
Escutcheon finish Black Injection
Triangle Illumination Red
Volume & operation knob illumination Variable
Key illumination variable
Variable color illumination Yes
Radio Text Plus Yes
Program Type Function (PTY) Yes
Enhanced Other Networks Function (EON) Yes
K3I - Clean Reception Tuner Yes
FM Reception Yes
AM (MW/LW) Reception Yes
Presets 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
Mixed preset memory (FM & AM) 24 presets
Tuner preset/recall key Yes
Automatic Memory Entry (AME) Yes
Up/Down Seek Tuning Yes
Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual) Yes
FM Stereo / Mono Selector Yes
CD-R/RW Compatible Yes
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Playback Yes
Compatible with Kenwood Music Editor Lite Yes
0 bit Mute Yes
Random Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Repeat Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Scan Function (Track/Disc) Yes
USB terminal Yes, Frontside
USB Type USB1.1 / USB 2.0
Kenwood Music Editor Lite Yes
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media File) playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playback Yes
Repeat/Scan/Random search Yes
Made for iPod & iPhone * Yes
iPod control by 5L bus Yes
USB Digital connection (1 wire) with optiona cable KCA-iP102
Music playback Yes
Music library search Yes
Alphabet search Yes
Skip search Yes
Related search Yes
My playlist Yes
Control by hand Yes
High speed search Yes
Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd generation
Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Gen
Works with iPhone * Yes
Battery charge + power control Yes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware
iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire) Yes, with optional KCA-iP102
USB interface Yes
OEM Wired Remote Control Yes
Power Control (P.CON) wire Yes
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wire Yes
Display Type LCD Display
Display Layout 14 segments x 13 Characters + 7 segments x 4 digits
Display Illumination Variable
Dimmer Control 2 steps - Manual
Colour control Yes
Positive/negative switchable Yes
Display Off Mode Yes
Demo Mode Yes
Special Character Display Russian Characters
Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
MOSFET Power IC Yes
Auxiliary input Yes, front side
Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
Pre-out 2 RCA
Pre-out Output Level 2V
Preout Rear / Subwoofer Switchable Yes
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj. Yes
Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness Control Yes
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume Return Yes
System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control) Yes
System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF) Yes
DIN Size 2 DIN
Security Code Function Yes
Key Illumination Variable
Rotary Encoder & Control Knob Yes
Multi control wheel Yes
Music Search function Yes
Accent key Yes
Installer Memory Yes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return Yes
Touch Sensor Tone Yes
Optional IR remote controller Yes
Digital Clock (24H) Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes) Yes
Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
ISO connector Yes
USB interface x 1 Yes
FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Frequency Step 50kHz
FM Usable Sensitivity 1μV/75ohm (S/N 26dB)
FM Quieting Sensitivity 2.5μV/75ohm (S/N 46dB)
FM Frequency Response 30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) 63dB
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) 40dB
MW Frequency Range 531kHz ~ 1611kHz
MW Frequency step 9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity 36μV (S/N 20dB)
LW Frequency Range 153kHz ~ 279kHz
LW Usable Sensitivity 57μV (S/N 20dB)
Laser Diode GaAlAs
Digital Filter(D/A) 8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter 24 Bit
Spindle Speed 500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 1 times)
Wow & Flutter Below Measurable Limit
Frequency Response 10Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.008% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio 110dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range 93dB
MP3 Decoder Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decoder Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decoder AAC-LC ".m4a" files
USB Version compatibility 1.1 / 2.0
File System FAT 16/32
Maximum Supply current 500mA
D/A Converter 24 bit
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decode AAC-LC ".m4a" Files
Maximum Power 50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) 30W x 4
Preout Level 2000mV / 10kOhm,
Preout Impedance ≤ 600Ohm
Speaker Impedance 4Ohm ~ 8Ohm
AUX Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage 1200mV
AUX Input Impedance 10kOhm
Bass Tone Control 100Hz ±8dB
Middle Tone Control 1kHz ±8dB
Treble Tone Control 12.5kHz ±8dB
Operating voltage 14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption 10A
Dimensions (WxHxD) 181.7 x 111.2 x 158mm
Weight 1500gr