United Kingdom

KDC-BT73DAB
  • KDC-BT73DAB
  • KDC-BT73DAB
  • KDC-BT73DAB

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KDC-BT73DAB

CD/USB-Receiver with DAB/DAB+-Tuner & Bluetooth Built-in

Discontinued Model

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

Key Features

DAB+ tuner built-in
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

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


CE DAB tuner features

DAB+ tuner built-inYes
DAB+ supportYes
Intelligent seekYes
Ensemble seekYes
Tuning mode / Seek modeAuto1/Auto2/Manual
Service preset3 ch * 6 bank presets,
Auto service memory (AME)Yes
Service list by alphabet orderYes
Audio interrupt standby by PTYYes
Audio interrupt standby by announcementYes
DAB-RDS integrated TIYes
DAB-AF (Alternative frequency)Yes
DAB priorityYes
DAB-DAB/DAB-FM auto switchYes
DLS (Dynamic Label)Yes
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)Yes
DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) supportYes
PTY (Programme Type) searchYes
PTY (Programme Type) watchYes
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) supportYes
Antenna power supply on/off switchYes
DAB antenna includedYes

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


iPhone 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

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

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

DAB Tuner specifications

L Band - Frequency range1452.96MHz - 1490.624MHz
Band III - Frequency range174.928 MHz - 239.2MHz
Sensitivity- 100dBm
Signal to noise ratio80dB

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 Power50 W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v)22 W x 4
Preout Level2 mV / 10 kOhm,
Preout Impedance≤ 600 Ohm
Speaker Impedance4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm
AUX Frequency Response20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage1200 mV
AUX Input Impedance10 kOhm

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)
Speaker type - Center► NONE
► 40mm X 70mm
► 5cm
► 10cm
► 13cm
► 16cm OVER
Speaker type - Front► O.E.M.
► 10cm
► 13cm
► 16cm
► 17cm
► 18cm
► 4" x 6"
► 5" x 7"
► 6" x 8"
► 6" x 9"
► 7" x 10"
Speaker type - Rear► NONE
► O.E.M
► 10cm
► 13cm
► 16cm
► 17cm
► 18cm
► 4" x 6"
► 5" x 7"
► 6" x 8"
► 6" x 9"
► 7" x 10"
Speaker type - Sub woofer► NONE
► 16cm
► 20cm
► 25cm
► 30cm
► 30cm over
Channel Level±8dB
Car type control► OFF
► COMPACT
► SEDAN
► WAGON 1
► WAGON 2
► MINIVAN 1
► MINIVAN 2
► SUV
► PASSENGER VAN
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 package2.2 kg
Instruction ManualsENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR/RUS/UKR (CD-ROM)