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KDC-BT53U

KDC-BT53U

CD/USB-Receiver with iPod Direct Control - Bluetooth Built-in

DISCONTINUED MODEL

  • Detachable Faceplate
  • Made for iPod & iPhone *
  • CD door
  • Optional IR remote controller
  • Equalizer built-in
  • Digital Time Aligment (DTA)
  • Bluetooth unit built-in
  • OEM Wired Remote Control ready

Key Features

Bluetooth HFP/A2DP built-in
iPod/iPhone direct control with optional lead
Dual USB (Front & Rear)
3 Line Full DOT Display with Vario Colour Illumination
Multi Language Menu & Text display
Aha Radio Control (iPhone/BT SPP)
3 preouts (2,5V)
Disc insertion slot cover
Vario colour illumination

General Features

DIN Size1 DIN
Detachable FaceplateYes
Protection Case For FaceplateYes, (Soft Case)
Key IlluminationVariable
Rotary Encoder & Control KnobYes
Music Search functionYes
Installer MemoryYes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume ReturnYes
Optional IR remote controllerYes
Digital Clock (24H)Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes)Yes
Built-in ConnectorMolex 16 pin
ISO connectorYes
Bluetooth unit built-inYes
USB interface x 2Yes
Firmware upgreadableYes

Display Features

Display TypeLCD Display
Display Layout3 Line - Full DOT
Display IlluminationVariable LED
Variable IlluminationYes
Spectrum Analyzer
Dimmer Control2 steps - Automatic/Manual
Positive/negative switchableYes
Display Off ModeYes
Demo ModeYes
Multi language menu & tagYes, EN/GE/FR/IT/SP/RUSS
Russian text displayYes

Cosmetics features

Front/edgePiano black
Dress plateChrome plated
Escutcheon finishPiano Black
Volume & operation knob or wheelPiano black
Volume & operation knob illuminationVariable
Triangle IlluminationRed
Front terminals illuminationVariable
Key illuminationvariable
CD doorYes


CD Features

CD-R/RW CompatibleYes
MP3, WMA,AAC & WAV playbackYes
CD Text SupportYes
CD Text with special Character SupportYes, Russian
Supreme +Yes
D.A.C. processing24 bit
Random Function
Repeat Function
Scan Function
Compatible with Kenwood Music Editor LiteYes


iPod Features

Made for iPod & iPhone *Yes
USB Direct Controlwith optional cable KCA-iP101
Music playbackYes
Alphabet searchYes
Skip searchYes
Related searchYes
Control by handYes
App & iPod control modeYes
Aha Radio Control App supportYes
2 Speed searchYes
Reverse browsingYes
Works with iPod Classic *80G, 120G & 160G
Works with iPod Video *5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch *1st/2nd/3rd and 4th generation
Works with iPod Nano *1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th Gen
Works with iPhone *iPhone/3G/3GS/4/4S
Battery charge + power controlYes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

Audio Features

Maximum Output Power50W x 4
MOSFET Power ICYes
Auxiliary inputFront Mini-jack
Pre-out3 RCA
Pre-out Output Level2.5V
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.Yes
Built-In Amplifier Cut-OffYes
Balance/Fader/Loudness ControlYes
Bass Boost Circuit
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume ReturnYes
System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control)Yes
Equalizer built-inYes, (DSP)
Digital Time Aligment (DTA)Yes, (Digital)

Bluetooth General Features

Telechip Module built-inYes
Hands Free Profile (HPF)
Max num. of regist. phones for HFP5 phones
Audio Streaming (A2DP)Yes
Serial Port Profile (SPP)Yes
Headset Profile (HSP)Yes
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)Yes
Object Push Profile (OPP)Yes
Synchronization Profile (SYNC)Yes
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)Yes
Easy pairing functionYes
Phone numbers hold:up to 400 per registed cell-phone.
Phone device status displayYes
Audio device status displayYes
Signal strength displayYes
Remaining battery displayYes
Compatibility check modeYes
High-quality noise canceling microphone
Bluetooth firmware upgradeableYes
* depends on phone model/make& Kenwood unit

Connectivity

OEM Wired Remote Control readyYes
DC-CordMolex to ISO
Power Control (P.CON) wireYes
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wireYes
Dimmer control wireYes
External microphone input

Tuner Specifications

FM Frequency range (50kHz step)87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Usable Sensitivity0.63μV/75ohm (S/N 30dBf)
FM Quieting Sensitivity1.6μV/75ohm (S/N 46dBf)
FM Frequency Response30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono)75dB
MW Frequency Range531kHz ~ 1611kHz (9kHz step)
MW Frequency step9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity36μV
LW Frequency Range153kHz ~ 279kHz (9kHz step)
LW Usable Sensitivity57μV

CD Specifications

Laser DiodeGaAIAs
Digital Filter(D/A)8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter24 Bit
Spindle Speed500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 8 times)
Wow & Flutterbelow measurable limit
Frequency Response10Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion0.008% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio110dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range93dB
MP3 DecoderCompliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer
WMA DecoderCompliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC DecoderAAC-LC".m4a" Files
WAV DecodeLinear - PCM Files

USB Specifications

USB Version compatibilityUSB 1.1/2.0 full speed
File SystemFAT 16/32
Maximum Supply current1000mA
D/A Converter24 bit
MP3 DecodeCompliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode
AAC DecodeAAC-LC "m4a" Files
WAV DecodeRIFF waverform audio format (Linear PCM only)

Audio Specifications

Maximum Power50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v)22W x 4
Preout Level2mV / 10kOhm,
Preout Impedance≤ 600Ohm
Speaker Impedance4Ohm ~ 8Ohm
AUX Frequency Response20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage1200mV
AUX Input Impedance10kOhm

DSP Specifications

Parametric Equalizer - Freq. band62.5/100/160/250/400/630/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/6.3k/10k/16k
Equalizer Gain–9db ~ +9db
Q Control0.25/ 0.50/ 1.00/ 2.00
High Pass Filter frequencyThrough/30 ~ 250 (Hz)
High Pass Filter Slope-6/-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct
Low Pass Filter frequency30 ~ 250(Hz)/Through
Low Pass Filter Slope-6/-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct
Time Alignment0 - 610cm(5 cm step)
Channel Level±8dB
Frequency band13 bands

Bluetooth specifications

Technologybluetooth 2.1 + EDR certified
Frequency2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Output power+4dBm(max), 0dBm (AVE) power class 2
Maximum rangeLine of sight approx. 10 meter
Handsfree profile (HFP)Yes
Serial port profile (SPP)Yes
Advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP)Yes
Audio/Video remote control profile (AVRCP)Yes
Object push profile (OPP)Yes
Phonebook access profile (PBAP)Yes
Synchronization profile (SYNC)Yes

Accessories

Release keys2 pieces
EscutcheonYes
Installation SleeveYes
DC cord (Molex to ISO)30 cm
Handsfree Microphonewith 3 m cable

General Specifications

Operating voltage14.4V (10.5 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption10A
Dimensions (WxHxD)182 x 53 x 159mm
Weight, inclu. sleeve & escutcheon1.3 kg
Unit weight in individual package2.1 kg
Instruction ManualsENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR/RUS/UKR (CD-ROM)