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KDC-BT500U
  • KDC-BT500U
  • KDC-BT500U

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KDC-BT500U

CD-Receiver with Bluetooth Built-in

Discontinued Model

  • Detachable Faceplate
  • Made for iPod & iPhone *
  • 2 phones full time connection
  • Equalizer built-in
  • Front USB & AUX Input
  • OEM Wired Remote Control ready

Key Features

4 x 50W Max output power
1 RCA Preout, 2,5V
Full detachable faceplate
iPod / iPhone Direct Control
Android MSC / AOA2 compatible
TuneinRadio/AUPEO App mode
MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV & FLAC playback
Red Key & White Display Illumination (LED)
FM with RDS & AM tuner
Bluetooth bult-in, (HFP 1.6 & A2DP)

General Features

DIN Size1 DIN
Detachable FaceplateYes
Key IlluminationRed
Rotary Encoder & Control KnobYes
Music Search functionYes
Accent keyTelephone
Back-up MemoryRadio presets
Attenuator with Smooth Volume ReturnYes
Digital Clock (24H)Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes)Yes
Built-in ConnectorMolex 16 pin
Firmware upgreadableYes

Display Features

Display TypeLiquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Display Layout13 characters/digits
Display IlluminationWhite LED
Dimmer ControlManual / Set by Timer
Dimmer TimerYes
Brightness controlDisplay (32 steps)
Demo ModeYes
Menu text in selectable languageEnglish, Spanish, Russian
TAG Language DisplayEnglish, Spanish, Russian, Greek & Turkish

Cosmetics features

Triangle IlluminationRed
Front terminals dust coverYes
Key illuminationRed
Display illuminationWhite LED

Tuner Features

FM ReceptionYes
FM Stereo / Mono SelectorYes
AM (MW/LW) ReceptionYes
Tuning mode
Presets24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
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


CD Features

CD Text with special Character SupportEnglish, Spanish, Russian, Greek, Turkish
D.A.C. processing24 bit
0 bit MuteYes

USB Features

USB TypeUSB 1.1/USB 2.0 Full Speed
Drive ChangeYes
Repeat/Scan/Random searchYes
Repeat / Random PlayYes
Resume playYes
Time code displayYes
1,5A Smartphone Quick ChargeYes

iPod Features

Made for iPod & iPhone *Yes
USB Direct Control (Audio, 1 wire, Lightning-connector)
Alphabet searchYes
Direct SearchYes
iPod EQ ModeYes
Control by handYes
App & iPod control modeYes
iAP over BluetoothYes
Reverse browsingYes
Works with iPod Classic *80G, 120G & 160G
Works with iPod Video *5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch *2nd/3rd/4th & 5th*** generation
Works with iPod Nano *3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th generation
Works with iPhone *3G, 3GS,4,4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6Plus
Bluetooth Auto Paring for iPhoneYes
Battery charge + power controlYes
1A current capabilityYes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware
** Apple Lightning - 30 pin adapter required
*** In case of Apple Unit with Lightning Connector only Audio playbackYes

Audio Features

Maximum Output Power50W x 4
MOSFET Power ICYes
Auxiliary inputFront Mini-jack
Pre-out1 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
Balance/Fader/Loudness ControlYes
Loudness ControlOff/Low/High
Bass Boost CircuitOff/+1/+2/+3/+4/+5
Equalizer built-inYes, 13 band with 8 presets
Low- & High-pass FilterYes
Kenwood Sound ReconstructionYes
Space EnhancerYes
RealizerYes
Drive EQYes
Extra EQYes

Bluetooth General Features

Hands Free Profile (HPF)V1.6
Hands Free Profile with High Sound QualityHFP V1.6
Max num. of regist. phones for HFP10 phones
2 phones full time connectionYes
Audio Streaming (A2DP)Yes
Serial Port Profile (SPP)Yes
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)Yes
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)Yes, V 1.5 with Tag browse
Wireless Music Browsing (AVRCP 1.5)Yes
Multi Profile SupportYes
Easy pairing functionYes
iPhone & Android automatic pairing via USBYes
Voice ControlYes
Noise CancellerYes
Echo CancellerYes
Phone device status displayYes
Signal strength displayYes
Remaining battery displayYes
High-quality noise canceling microphone(rear wired)
Bluetooth firmware upgradeableYes
* depends on phone model/make& Kenwood unit

Connectivity

iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire)Yes
Front USB & AUX InputYes
OEM Wired Remote Control readyYes
DC-CordMolex to ISO
Power Control (P.CON) wireYes
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wireYes
FM Antenna Input
External microphone input

Tuner Specifications

FM range: 87.5Mhz - 108MHz (50Khz step)Yes
FM Usable Sensitivity0.71μV/75ohm (S/N 26dBf)
FM Quieting Sensitivity2μV/75ohm (S/N 46dBf)
FM Frequency Response30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono)64dB
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz)40dB
MW range: 531kHz - 1611kHz (9kHz step)Yes
MW Usable Sensitivity28.2μV
LW range: 153kHz - 279kHz (9kHz step)Yes
LW Usable Sensitivity50μV

Codec Specs

MP3 FormatMPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3-Files
WMA FormatCompliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC FormatAAC-LC “.m4a” files
WAV FormatRIFF waveform Audio Format (only for LinearPCM)
FLAC Formatall FLAC files

CD Specifications

Laser DiodeGaAIAs
Digital Filter(D/A)8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter24 Bit
Spindle Speed500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 1 times)
Wow & Flutterbelow measurable limit
Frequency Response20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio105dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range90dB
Channel Separation85dB

USB Specifications

USB Version compatibilityUSB 1.1/2.0 full speed
File SystemFAT 32/16/12
Maximum Supply current1000mA

Audio Specifications

Maximum Power50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v)30W x 4
Preout Level2500mV / 10kOhm,
Preout Impedance≤ 600Ohm
Speaker Impedance4Ohm ~ 8Ohm
AUX Frequency Response20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage1000mV
AUX Input Impedance30kOhm
Graphical Equalizer13-Band
G. EQ. Frequency (Hz)62,5Hz - 16kHz
G. EQ. Gain (dB)-8/-7/-6/.../-1/0/1/.../6/7/8
Subwoofer Level (dB)-50 dB to +10dB

Bluetooth specifications

Technologybluetooth V2.1+EDR/Bluetooth V3.0
Frequency2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Output power+4dBm(max), 0dBm (AVE) power class 2
Maximum rangeLine of sight approx. 10 meter

Accessories

Release keys2 pieces
EscutcheonYes
Installation SleeveYes
DC cord (Molex to ISO)25 cm
Handsfree Microphonewith 3 m cable
Multi-Language Instruction Manual IncludedQuick-Guide
Manuals DownloadableYes

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 package1.6 kg
Operation Temperature Range-10°C ~ 60°C