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Kenwood eXcelon Motorsports Marine Digital Media Receiver w/ Bluetooth - KMR-XM500

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Kenwood KMR-XM500 eXcelon Motorsports Marine Digital Media Receiver w/ Bluetooth

The Kenwood KMR-XM500 is a top-of-the-line digital media receiver designed for use in extreme conditions. This receiver is perfect for use in boats, UTVs, and other outdoor vehicles. It features a waterproof front panel with an IP66 rating and is also dust-proof, salt spray-proof, and UV resistant. The KMR-XM500 is SiriusXM ready and has a rear view camera input for increased safety while driving.

Key Features

  • 2.7" Color TFT
    LCD display secures higher visibility under sunlight and day-time use.
  • Conformal Coating
    Improved moisture resistance of the circuit boards to prevent corrosion.
  • Variable Color Illumination
    Bright variable color LEDs can be adjusted to match any color of lighting.
  • 3" Hole Installation
    Provides more flexibility in mounting applications and locations.
  • FLAC Supported
    Compatible with various audio file formats from FLAC and, to MP3, WMA and AAC.
  • Rear USB
    Enables easy placement and access of the USB input.
  • Graphic EQ
    13-Band equalizer gives optimal tuning enhancements.
  • Rear View Camera Input
    An optional rear view camera enhances safety while backing up and monitoring behind your UTV, boat, etc..
  • Global tuner
    Worldwide access to local radio stations.

Features

Enhanced Durability

  • Water-proof & Dust-proof Front Panel
    IP66 certified
  • Salt Spray-Proof
    ASTM B117 salt spray (or salt fog) corrosion test simulates harsh conditions in a salt water environment to ensure the product does not corrode or fail in these harsh conditions.
  • UV Protection
    The unit cover satisfied ASTM D4329 UV resistant test.
  • Vibration Resitant
    3-axis multi-freqeuncy vibration tested to withstand damaging shocks.
  • Conformal Coating
    Improved moisture resistance of the circuit boards to prevent corrosion.

The Best Audio Experience

  • Streaming Music
    Listen to popular music applications and music stored on your device with basic audio controls.
  • Playable USB Files
    Compatible with a broad range of audio file formats from FLAC and MP3, WMA and AAC.
  • 13-Band EQ
    13-Band equalizer gives optimal tuning enhancements for the listener.
  • Independent Subwoofer Volume Control
    Allows you to easily adjust your subwoofer volume.
    • *The volume works when the SW RCA Output is connected to amplifier/Subwoofer.
  • All Weather System EXPANSION Ready
    The KMR-XM500 has RCA outputs to expand the system to connect amplifiers to power additional speakers & subwoofer(s).

Additional

  • 2.7" LCD Display
    2.7" LCD display secures higher visibility under sunlight and daytime use.
  • Rear View Camera Input Support
    KMR-XM500 is equipped with a rear view camera input. With an optional camera connected, you have increased safety while driving UTVs, boats, etc..
  • SiriusXM Radio Ready
    Access additional music, sports and entertainment content on the go with SiriusXM Radio. (Optional SiriusXM tuner required, sold separately)
  • AM/FM/Global Weather Band Tuner
    KMR-XM500 supports AM/FM and Global weather band.
  • Multicolor Illumination Controls
    Bright variable color LED's can be adjusted to match your environment.
  • Spanish Text Display
    On-screen display menu now available in Spanish.
  • Multi-Controls
    The KCA-RC35MR (Sold Separately) is designed to control the KMR-XM500 from multiple positions. The remote controls multi-functions such as volume, source, & track from a compact size.
  • Multi-Wiring
    You can connect up to 6 remotes in-line with each other.

Specifications

Monitor

  • Picture Size: 2.7 inch Color TFT
  • Backlight: LED

FM

  • Frequency Range(Frequency step)
    • North America: 87.9MHz - 107.9MHz(200kHz)
    • South America, Europe, Russia, Asia, Middle East, Australia: 87.5MHz - 108MHz(50kHz)
    • Japan: 76.0MHz - 99.0MHz(100kHz)

AM

  • Frequency Range(Frequency step)
    • North America, South America: 530kHz - 1700kHz(10kHz)
    • Europe, Russia, Asia: 531kHz - 1611kHz(9kHz)
    • Japan: 522kHz - 1629kHz(9kHz)
    • Middle East: 531kHz - 1602kHz(9kHz)
    • Australia: 531kHz - 1701kHz(9kHz)

Weather Band

  • Frequency Range(Frequency step)
    • USA/Canada: 162.400MHz - 162.550MHz(25kHz)

USB I/F

  • USB: USB 2.0 (Full speed)
  • Compatible Devices: Mass storage class
  • File System: FAT16, FAT32, ExFAT
  • Capacity: 32 GB max, 255 Folders max, 999 Files per Folder max
  • Maximum Supply current: DC5V 1.5A
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20,000Hz
  • MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3
  • WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio
  • AAC Decode: Compliant with MPEG2/4 AAC LC
  • FLAC Decode: FLAC file, up to 24bit/48kHz

Bluetooth

  • Version: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Frequency Range: 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz
  • RF Output Power: 0dBm(AVE), Power Class 2
  • Maximaum Communication range: Line of sight approx.10m(32.8ft)
  • Pairing: SSP(Secure Simple Pairing)
  • Profile
    • A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
    • AVRCP 1.5(Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)

AMP

  • Maximum Power: 34W x 4 (@ 4 ohm, Peak), 50W x 4 (@ 2 ohm, Peak)
  • Full Bandwidth Power: 19W x 4 (@ 4 ohm, RMS), 28W x 4 (@ 2 ohm, RMS)

Equalizer

  • Band: 13 Band
  • Frequency: 62.5 / 100 / 160 / 250 / 400 / 630 / 1k / 1.6k / 2.5k / 4k / 6.3k / 10k / 16k Hz
  • Level: -9dB to +9dB

General

  • Water proof: IP66 (Equivalent to IEC standard publication 60529 IP66) (IP66 Faceplate, IPX4 Body)
  • Preout Level(mV)/Load -Unbalanced: 5000mV/10kΩ
  • Preout Impedance(Ω): ≦500Ω
  • Speaker Impedance(Ω): 2-8Ω
  • Operating voltage: 12V DC battery
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