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KDC-BT960DAB
Amazon Alexa Ready, CD/USB, DAB+/FM Radio, Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling & Music Streaming Car Stereo
Meet the KDC-BT960DAB, your all-in-one upgrade if you still have a factory radio. You get crystal-clear DAB+ digital radio, CD, Bluetooth for safe, hands-free calls and easy music streaming, plus Amazon Alexa voice control so you can talk to your stereo like your smart speaker at home. Plug in your phone, use the KENWOOD Remote app as a wireless controller and fine tune the sound with the built-in DSP, Time Alignment and 13 band EQ for a system that looks smart and sounds even better.
Key Features
| DAB+ Digital radio, analogue FM radio with RDS functionality and AM radio reception. |
| Bluetooth technology for hands-free calls and music streaming |
| Use your smartphone like a wireless remote control with the KENWOOD Remote app |
| Enjoy audio streaming just by switching among 5 connected BT devices with Music Mix |
| Amazon Alexa cloud-based voice service ready |
| MP3 / WMA / AAC / WAV / FLAC music file playback. |
| Digital Sound Processor, Time Alignment & 13-Band EQ for optimal sound tuning enhancements. |
| 3 high power (5.0V) RCA preouts to connect multiple power amplifiers. |
| Wide 1,5 line LCD display with high contrast, wide viewing angle & variable-colour backlight. |
| Menu language in English(default), Russian, Spanish, French or German. |
General Features
| DIN Size | 1 DIN |
| Detachable Faceplate | Yes |
| Key Illumination | Variable LED |
| Rotary Encoder & Control Knob | Yes |
| Dual Accent Key | Handsfree & Voice Assistant |
| Back-up Memory | Tuner presets & menu settings |
| Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return | Yes |
| Touch Sensor Tone | Yes |
| Digital Clock (24H) | Yes |
| Clock display when power-off | default off |
| All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes) | Yes |
| Built-in Connector | Mitsumi, 16 pin |
| ISO connector | Yes, Mitsumi to ISO cable |
| Bluetooth unit built-in | Yes |
| USB interface x 1 | Yes, (Front) |
| Firmware upgreadable | Yes |
Display Features
| Display Type | Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) |
| Display Layout | 2 line text + custom icons |
| Vertical Aligment Liquid Crystal Display | Yes |
| Display Illumination | Variable by RGB LED |
| Dimmer Control | Manual / Set by Timer |
| Brightness control | 0 - 31 steps |
| Demo Mode | Yes |
| Menu text in selectable language | English(default) / Spanish / French / German / Russian |
Cosmetics features
| Dress plate | Piano Black |
| Preset key finish | Piano Black |
| Escutcheon finish | Piano Black |
| Volume & operation knob or wheel | Transparant Lighting & Chrome Finished Ring |
| Triangle Illumination | Red LED |
| Front terminals dust cover | Yes |
| Key illumination | Variable by RGB LED |
| Illuminated front USB port | Variable by RGB LED |
| Brightness Control (Key) | 0 - 31 step |
| Dimmer Control (Key) | Manual / Set by Timer |
| Variable color illumination | Yes |
| Color Zone Concept | 2 zone colour control |
| Brightness zone concept | 2 zone brightness control |
| Chrome-finished accents | Volume knod & faceplate |
Tuner Features
| FM Reception | Yes |
| FM Stereo / Mono Selector | Yes |
| AM (MW/LW) Reception | Yes |
| Up/Down Seek/Scan | Yes |
| Station Select | Manual / Preset |
| Tuner Presets (FM/AM) | 24 Presets (18FM / 6AM) |
| Mixed preset memory (FM & AM) | 6 presets |
| Automatic Memory Entry (AME) | Yes |
| Tuner Preset Back-up Memory | Yes |
| Radio Data System | Yes |
| Radio Text Plus | Yes |
| Traffic Information | Yes |
| Local search | Yes |
| AF Regional | Selectable: AF/AF Reg/OFF |
| Auto TP search | Yes |
| Enhanced Other Networks Function (EON) | Yes |
| Program Type Function (PTY) | Yes |
CE DAB tuner features
| DAB+ tuner built-in | Yes |
| DAB-AF (Alternative frequency) | Yes |
| Tuning mode / Seek mode | Auto1/Auto2/Manual |
| Service preset | 6 ch * 3 bank presets, |
| Preset list | Yes |
| Auto service memory (AME) | Yes |
| Service list by alphabet order | Yes |
| Intelligent seek | Yes |
| Ensemble seek | Yes |
| Related service | Yes |
| Traffic Information | Yes |
| DAB-RDS integrated TI | Yes |
| Announcement Switching (ASW) Select | Yes |
| Audio interrupt standby by announcement | Yes |
| DMB Audio (Digital multimedia broadcasting) | Yes |
| Audio interrupt standby by PTY | Yes |
| Soft linking | Yes |
| Antenna power supply on/off switch | Yes |
| DAB antenna included | Yes |
| Digital Radio Certification Mark | Yes |
Playable Audio File
CD Features
| CD-R/RW Compatible | Yes |
| CD Text with special Character Support | English(default) / Spanish / French / German / Russian / Greek |
| D.A.C. processing | 24bit |
| 0 bit Mute | Yes |
| Random Function | DISC Random/Random OFF |
| Repeat Function | Track Repeat/All Repeat |
USB Features
| USB Type | 2.0 High speed |
| Repeat/Scan/Random search | Yes |
| Repeat / Random Play | Yes |
| Direct search | Yes |
| Last Position Memory / Resume | Yes |
| Time code display | Yes |
iPhone Features
| Made for iPhone | Yes |
| Music playback | Yes |
| Alphabet search | Yes |
| Skip search | Yes |
| Related search | Yes |
| Direct Search | Yes |
| Control by hand | Yes |
| App & iPod control mode | Yes |
| Spotify App Link | Yes |
| iAP over Bluetooth | Yes |
| iTunes Radio App | yes iAP1 |
| Reverse browsing | 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 Type | Mini-jack, front panel |
| Pre-out | 3 RCA |
| Pre-out Output Level | 5V |
| Preout Rear / Subwoofer Switchable | Yes |
| Subwoofer Reference Level Adj. | Yes |
| 2-Way X'over network | Yes |
| 3-Way x'over (bi-amp connection) | Yes |
| Tone Control / Easy EQ | 13 band, 8 presets |
| Balance/Fader/Loudness Control | Yes |
| Bass Boost Circuit | Off/+1/+2/+3/+4/+5 |
| Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume Return | Yes |
| Easy 3-band EQ mode | Yes |
| Graphic Equalizer + Preset | 13-Bands Graphic Equalizer with 8 Presets. |
| Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Built-in | Yes |
| Digital Time Aligment (DTA) | Yes |
| Low- & High-pass Filter | Yes |
| Speaker Size Control | Yes, Front/rear/subwoofer independently |
| Kenwood Sound Reconstruction | Yes |
| Sound Reconstruction | Yes |
| Space Enhancer | Yes |
| Sound Realizer | Yes |
| Stage EQ | Yes |
| Drive EQ | Yes |
Bluetooth General Features
| Max num. of regist. phones for HFP & A2DP | 5 phones |
| Hands Free Profile with High Sound Quality | HFP V1.7.1 |
| Max num. of regist. phones for HFP | 5 phones |
| 2 phones full time connection | Yes |
| Audio Streaming (A2DP) | Yes |
| High Quality Audio Streaming | SBC/AAC |
| Max num. of regist. units for A2DP | 5 units |
| Serial Port Profile (SPP) | Yes |
| Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) | Yes |
| iPhone & Android automatic pairing via USB | Yes |
| KENWOOD Remote App Ready | |
| KENWOOD Music Mix Support | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa ready | Yes |
| Catchphone / Call Waiting | Yes |
| Private mode | Yes |
| Alphabet Search (Phonebook) | Yes |
| Noise Canceller | Yes |
| Echo Canceller | Yes |
| Phone device status display | Yes |
| Audio device status display | Yes |
| Signal strength display | Yes |
| Remaining battery display | Yes |
| Bluetooth Paring Indicator | Yes |
| High-quality noise canceling microphone | Rear Wired |
| Bluetooth firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| * depends on phone model/make | & Kenwood unit |
Connectivity
| Front USB & AUX Input | Yes |
| DC-Cord | Mitsumi to ISO |
| Power Control (P.CON) wire | Yes |
| Amplifier pre-out | 3 x RCA: Front/Rear/Subwoofer |
| FM Antenna Input | JASO connector |
| DAB Aerial input | SMB connector |
| External microphone input | 3,5mm mini-jack |
| OEM Wired Remote Control ready | Yes |
Tuner Specifications
| FM range: 87.5Mhz - 108MHz (50Khz step) | Yes |
| FM Usable Sensitivity | 0.56μV/75ohm (S/N 30dBf) |
| FM Quieting Sensitivity | 1.58μV/75ohm (S/N 46dBf) |
| FM Frequency Response | 30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB) |
| FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) | 68dB |
| FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) | 40dB |
| MW range: 531kHz - 1611kHz (9kHz step) | Yes |
| MW Usable Sensitivity | 28.5μV |
| LW range: 153kHz - 279kHz (9kHz step) | Yes |
| LW Usable Sensitivity | 45μV |
DAB Tuner specifications
| Band III - Frequency range | 174.928 MHz - 239.2MHz |
| Sensitivity | - 100dBm |
| Signal to noise ratio | 90dB |
| DAB Aerial Connector Type | SMB |
| Output Voltage | 14.4V (10.5V to 16V allowable) |
| Maximum Current | < 100 mA |
Codec Specs
| MP3 Format | MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3-Files |
| WMA Format | in accordance with Windows Media Audio |
| AAC Format | AAC-LC “.aac”(CD&USB) and ".m4a"(USB) files |
| WAV Format | RIFF waveform Audio Format (only for LinearPCM) |
| FLAC Format | FLAC files (up to 96kHz/24bit) |
CD Specifications
| Laser Diode | GaAIAs |
| Digital Filter(D/A) | 8 Times Over Sampling |
| Digital/Analogue Converter | 24 Bit |
| Wow & Flutter | Below Measurable Limit |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.01% (1kHz) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 97dB (1kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | 92dB |
| Channel Separation | 90dB |
| MP3 Decoder | Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 |
| WMA Decoder | Compliant with Windows Media Audio |
| AAC Decoder | AAC-LC".aac" Files |
USB Specifications
| USB Version compatibility | USB 1.1 / 2.0 full speed |
| File System | FAT 32 / 16 / 12 |
| Maximum Supply current | 1500mA |
| D/A Converter | 24bit |
| MP3 Decode | Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 |
| WMA Decode | Compliant with Windows Media Audio |
| AAC Decode | "m4a" & "aac" file encoded by AAC-LC format |
| WAV Decode | Linear - PCM Files |
| flac Decode | FLAC files up to 96kHz/24bit |
Audio Specifications
| Maximum Power | 50 W x 4 |
| Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) | 22 W x 4 |
| Preout Level | 5000 mV / 10 kOhm, |
| Preout Impedance | ≤ 600 Ohm |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm |
| AUX Frequency Response | 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (±1dB) |
| AUX Maximum Input Voltage | 1000 mV |
| AUX Input Impedance | 30 kOhm |
DSP Specifications
| Frequency band - Front | 62.5Hz ~ 16kHz |
| Equalizer Gain | –9db ~ +9db |
| Q Control | 0.25/ 0.50/ 1.00/ 2.00 |
| High Pass Filter frequency | Through/50 ~ 220 (Hz) |
| High Pass Filter Slope | -12/-18/-24 dB/Oct |
| Low Pass Filter frequency | 50 ~ 120(Hz)/Through |
| Low Pass Filter Slope | -12/-18/-24 dB/Oct |
| Time Alignment | 0 — 610cm(2 cm step) |
| Car type control | ► OFF ► COMPACT ► Full SIZE CAR ► WAGON ► MINIVAN ► SUV ► MINIVAN LONG |
| Equalizer Type | Graphic |
| Frequency band | 13 bands |
Bluetooth specifications
| Technology | Bluetooth V4.2 |
| Frequency | 2.402 - 2.48 GHz |
| Output power | +4dBm(max), 0dBm (AVE) power class 2 |
| Maximum range | Line of sight approx. 10 meter |
| Handsfree profile (HFP) | Yes |
| Serial port profile (SPP) | Yes |
| Advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP) | Yes |
| Audio Codec | SBC/AAC |
| Audio/Video remote control profile (AVRCP) | Yes |
| Phonebook access profile (PBAP) | Yes |
Accessories
| Release keys | 2 pieces |
| Escutcheon | Yes |
| Installation Sleeve | Yes |
| DC cord (Mitsumi to ISO) | 15 cm |
| DAB antenna | with 3 m cable |
| Handsfree Microphone | with 3 m cable |
General Specifications
| Operating voltage | 14.4V (10.5 ~ 16V Allowable) |
| Maximum Current Consumption | 10A |
| Dark Current Consumption | Below 1mA |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 182 x 53 x 155.5mm |
| Weight | 1200 gr. |
| Operation Temperature Range | -10°C ~ 60°C |
| Instruction Manuals | Multi-language quick Guide |