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KMM-BT508DAB

Amazon Alexa Ready, Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling & Music Streaming, DAB+/FM Radio, USB Car Stereo

KMM-BT508DAB

Amazon Alexa Ready, Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling & Music Streaming, DAB+/FM Radio, USB Car Stereo

The KMM-BT508DAB gives your dashboard a clean, modern upgrade. You get crystal clear DAB+ digital radio, Bluetooth for safe hands-free calls and easy music streaming, plus Amazon Alexa so you speak for music, news or smart home control. Plug in through the front USB or AUX, link two phones at once and use the KENWOOD Remote app for simple control. With DSP, Time Alignment and a 13-band EQ, you dial in sound that suits your car and your playlists. 

Please note: This car stereo does not have CD.

Amazon Alexa ready
DAB+ tuner built-in
Bluetooth unit built-in
Front USB & AUX Input
Detachable Faceplate
Variable color illumination
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Built-in
Digital Time Aligment (DTA)
Mechless receiver
Short body
KENWOOD Remote App Ready

Key Features

Key FeaturesDAB+ Digital radio, analogue FM radio with RDS functionality and AM radio reception.
Bluetooth technology for hands-free calls and music streaming.
Dual Phone Connection switches automatically between the 2 paired phones for incoming calls.
Use your smartphone like a wireless remote control with the KENWOOD Remote app.
MP3 / WMA / AAC / WAV / FLAC music file playback.
DSP, DTA and 13-Band EQ for optimal sound tuning enhancements.
2 high power (2,5V) 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.
Short body (100mm) for easy installation

General Features

General FeaturesDIN Size1 DIN
Detachable FaceplateYes
Key IlluminationVariable LED
Rotary Encoder & Control KnobYes
Dual Accent KeyHandsfree & Audio Streaming
Back-up MemoryTuner presets & menu settings
Attenuator with Smooth Volume ReturnYes
Touch Sensor ToneYes
Digital Clock (24H)Yes
Clock display when power-offdefault off
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes)Yes
Built-in ConnectorMitsumi, 16 pin
ISO connectorYes, Mitsumi to ISO cable
Bluetooth unit built-inYes
USB interface x 1Yes, (Front)
Firmware upgreadableYes
Mechless receiverYes
Short bodyYes

Display Features

Display FeaturesDisplay TypeLiquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Display Layout2 line text + custom icons
Vertical Aligment Liquid Crystal DisplayYes
Display IlluminationVariable by RGB LED
Dimmer ControlManual / Set by Timer
Brightness control0 - 31 steps
Demo ModeYes
Menu text in selectable languageEnglish(default) / Spanish / French / German / Russian

Cosmetics features

Cosmetics featuresDress platePiano Black
Preset key finishPiano Black
Escutcheon finishPiano Black
Volume & operation knob or wheelTransparant Lighting & Chrome Finished Ring
Triangle IlluminationRed LED
Front terminals dust coverYes
Key illuminationVariable by RGB LED
Illuminated front USB portVariable by RGB LED
Brightness Control (Key)0 - 31 step
Dimmer Control (Key)Manual / Set by Timer
Variable color illuminationYes
Color Zone Concept2 zone colour control
Brightness zone concept2 zone brightness control
Chrome-finished accentsVolume knod & faceplate

Tuner Features

Tuner FeaturesFM ReceptionYes
FM Stereo / Mono SelectorYes
AM (MW/LW) ReceptionYes
Up/Down Seek/ScanYes
Station SelectManual / 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 MemoryYes
Radio Data SystemYes
Radio Text PlusYes
Traffic InformationYes
Local searchYes
AF RegionalSelectable: AF/AF Reg/OFF
Auto TP searchYes
Enhanced Other Networks Function (EON)Yes
Program Type Function (PTY)Yes

CE DAB tuner features

CE DAB tuner featuresDAB+ tuner built-inYes
DAB-AF (Alternative frequency)Yes
Tuning mode / Seek modeAuto1/Auto2/Manual
Service preset6 ch * 3 bank presets,
Preset listYes
Auto service memory (AME)Yes
Service list by alphabet orderYes
Intelligent seekYes
Ensemble seekYes
Related serviceYes
Traffic InformationYes
DAB-RDS integrated TIYes
Announcement Switching (ASW) SelectYes
Audio interrupt standby by announcementYes
DMB Audio (Digital multimedia broadcasting)Yes
Audio interrupt standby by PTYYes
Soft linkingYes
Antenna power supply on/off switchYes
DAB antenna includedYes
Digital Radio Certification MarkYes

Playable Audio File

Playable Audio FileAAC (*.m4a) files are playableUSB
AAC (*.aac) files are playableUSB
MP3 files are playableUSB
WMA (.wma) files are playableUSB
WAV (.wav) files are playableUSB
FLAC files are playableUSB

USB Features

USB FeaturesUSB Type2.0 High speed
Repeat/Scan/Random searchYes
Repeat / Random PlayYes
Direct searchYes
Last Position Memory / ResumeYes
Time code displayYes

iPhone Features

iPhone FeaturesMade for iPhoneYes
Music playbackYes
Alphabet searchYes
Skip searchYes
Related searchYes
Direct SearchYes
Control by handYes
App & iPod control modeYes
Spotify App LinkYes
iAP over BluetoothYes
iTunes Radio Appyes iAP1
Reverse browsingYes
Battery charge + power controlYes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

Audio Features

Audio FeaturesMaximum Output Power50W x 4
MOSFET Power ICYes
Auxiliary TypeMini-jack, front panel
Pre-out2 RCA
Pre-out Output Level2.5V
Preout Rear / Subwoofer SwitchableYes
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.Yes
2-Way X'over networkYes
3-Way x'over (bi-amp connection)Yes
Tone Control / Easy EQ13 band, 8 presets
Balance/Fader/Loudness ControlYes
Bass Boost CircuitOff/+1/+2/+3/+4/+5
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume ReturnYes
Easy 3-band EQ modeYes
Graphic Equalizer + Preset13-Bands Graphic Equalizer with 8 Presets.
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Built-inYes
Digital Time Aligment (DTA)Yes
Low- & High-pass FilterYes
Speaker Size ControlYes, Front/rear/subwoofer independently
Kenwood Sound ReconstructionYes
Sound ReconstructionYes
Space EnhancerYes
Sound RealizerYes
Stage EQYes
Drive EQYes

Bluetooth General Features

Bluetooth General FeaturesMax num. of regist. phones for HFP & A2DP5 phones
Hands Free Profile with High Sound QualityHFP V1.7.1
Max num. of regist. phones for HFP5 phones
2 phones full time connectionYes
Audio Streaming (A2DP)Yes
High Quality Audio StreamingSBC/AAC
Max num. of regist. units for A2DP5 units
Serial Port Profile (SPP)Yes
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)Yes
iPhone & Android automatic pairing via USBYes
KENWOOD Remote App Ready
KENWOOD Music Mix SupportYes
Amazon Alexa readyYes
Catchphone / Call WaitingYes
Private modeYes
Alphabet Search (Phonebook)Yes
Noise CancellerYes
Echo CancellerYes
Phone device status displayYes
Audio device status displayYes
Signal strength displayYes
Remaining battery displayYes
Bluetooth Paring IndicatorYes
High-quality noise canceling microphoneRear Wired
Bluetooth firmware upgradeableYes
* depends on phone model/make& Kenwood unit

Connectivity

ConnectivityFront USB & AUX InputYes
DC-CordMitsumi to ISO
Power Control (P.CON) wireYes
Amplifier pre-out2 x RCA: Front + Rear/Sub (selectable)
FM Antenna InputJASO connector
DAB Aerial inputSMB connector
External microphone input3,5mm mini-jack
OEM Wired Remote Control readyYes

Tuner Specifications

Tuner SpecificationsFM range: 87.5Mhz - 108MHz (50Khz step)Yes
FM Usable Sensitivity0.56μV/75ohm (S/N 30dBf)
FM Quieting Sensitivity1.58μV/75ohm (S/N 46dBf)
FM Frequency Response30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono)68dB
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz)40dB
MW range: 531kHz - 1611kHz (9kHz step)Yes
MW Usable Sensitivity28.5μV
LW range: 153kHz - 279kHz (9kHz step)Yes
LW Usable Sensitivity45μV

DAB Tuner specifications

DAB Tuner specificationsBand III - Frequency range174.928 MHz - 239.2MHz
Sensitivity- 100dBm
Signal to noise ratio90dB
DAB Aerial Connector TypeSMB
Output Voltage14.4V (10.5V to 16V allowable)
Maximum Current< 100 mA

Codec Specs

Codec SpecsMP3 FormatMPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3-Files
WMA Formatin accordance with Windows Media Audio
AAC FormatAAC-LC “.aac”(CD&USB) and ".m4a"(USB) files
WAV FormatRIFF waveform Audio Format (only for LinearPCM)
FLAC FormatFLAC files (up to 96kHz/24bit)

USB Specifications

USB SpecificationsUSB Version compatibilityUSB 1.1 / 2.0 full speed
File SystemFAT 32 / 16 / 12
Maximum Supply current1500mA
D/A Converter24bit
MP3 DecodeCompliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA DecodeCompliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decode"m4a" & "aac" file encoded by AAC-LC format
WAV DecodeLinear - PCM Files
flac DecodeFLAC files up to 96kHz/24bit

Audio Specifications

Audio SpecificationsMaximum Power50 W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v)22 W x 4
Preout Level2500 mV / 10 kOhm,
Preout Impedance≤ 600 Ohm
Speaker Impedance4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm
AUX Frequency Response20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage1000 mV
AUX Input Impedance30 kOhm

DSP Specifications

DSP SpecificationsFrequency band - Front62.5Hz ~ 16kHz
Equalizer Gain–9db ~ +9db
Q Control0.25/ 0.50/ 1.00/ 2.00
High Pass Filter frequencyThrough/50 ~ 220 (Hz)
High Pass Filter Slope-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct
Low Pass Filter frequency50 ~ 120(Hz)/Through
Low Pass Filter Slope-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct
Time Alignment0 — 610cm(2 cm step)
Car type control► OFF
► COMPACT
► Full SIZE CAR
► WAGON
► MINIVAN
► SUV
► MINIVAN LONG
Equalizer TypeGraphic
Frequency band13 bands

Bluetooth specifications

Bluetooth specificationsTechnologyBluetooth V4.2
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 CodecSBC/AAC
Audio/Video remote control profile (AVRCP)Yes
Phonebook access profile (PBAP)Yes

Accessories

AccessoriesRelease keys2 pieces
EscutcheonYes
Installation SleeveYes
DC cord (Mitsumi to ISO)15 cm
DAB antennawith 3 m cable
Handsfree Microphonewith 3 m cable

General Specifications

General SpecificationsOperating voltage14.4V (10.5 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption10A
Dark Current ConsumptionBelow 1mA
Dimensions (WxHxD)182 x 53 x 100mm
Weight600 gr.
Operation Temperature Range-10°C ~ 60°C
Instruction ManualsMulti-language quick Guide