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KDC-BT51U

KDC-BT51U

MP3/WMA/AAC/CD/USB-Receiver with AUX Input, iPod control and Bluetooth built-in

DISCONTINUED MODEL

  • Detachable Faceplate
  • Made for iPod & iPhone *
  • Variable color illumination
  • Optional IR remote controller
  • Bluetooth unit built-in
  • OEM Wired Remote Control ready

Key Features

3 or 2 line, full DOT LCD display
Variable illumination
Accent key
Log function
Multi-language menu text & tag support
Illuminated front USB & AUX input
iPod/iPhone direct control with optional cable KCA-iP102
Bluetooth handsfree built-in (powered buy Parrot)

General Features

DIN Size1 DIN
Detachable FaceplateYes
Protection Case For FaceplateYes, softcase
Faceplate MechanismFull Detachable Faceplate
Key IlluminationVariable
Rotary Encoder & Control KnobYes
Music Search functionYes
LOG functionYes
Accent key(2way Telephone)
Installer MemoryYes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume ReturnYes, (only by IR remote)
Touch Sensor ToneYes
Optional IR remote controllerYes, (RC405)
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 1Yes

Display Features

Display TypeLCD Display
Display Layout3/2 line full dot
Display IlluminationVariable
Spectrum Analyzer
Dimmer Control2 steps - Automatic
Colour controlYes
Display Off ModeYes
Demo ModeYes
Multi language menu & tagYes, ► English
► French
► German
► Italian
► Russian
► Spanish

Cosmetics features

Front/edgePiano black
Dress plateDark Silver
Preset key finishPiano Black
Escutcheon finishPiano Black
Volume & operation knob or wheelAcrylic Clear (Black)
Volume & operation knob illuminationVariable
Triangle IlluminationRed
Key illuminationvariable
Variable color illuminationYes


CD Features

CD-R/RW CompatibleYes
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag DisplayYes
WMA (Windows Media Audio) PlaybackYes
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) PlaybackYes
CD Text SupportYes
SupremeYes
D.A.C. processing24 bit
Random Function
Repeat Function
Scan Function

USB Features

USB terminalYes, Front side with slide protection cover
USB TypeUSB1.1 / USB 2.0
ACDrive compatibleYes
Kenwood Music Editor Lite CompatibleYes, can be downloaded from website
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag DisplayYes
WMA (Windows Media File) playbackYes
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playbackYes

iPhone Features

Made for iPod & iPhone *Yes
USB Direct Controlwith optiona cable KCA-iP102
Music playbackYes
Music library searchYes
Alphabet searchYes
Skip searchYes
Related searchYes
My playlistYes
Control by handYes
2 Speed searchYes
Reverse browsingYes
Works with iPod Classic *80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video *5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch *1st/2nd Gen
Works with iPod Nano *1st/2nd/3rd Gen
Works with iPhone *iPhone, iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS
Battery charge + power controlYes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

External Media Control Features

Dual Changer Control (CH1, CH2 & AUX)Yes
CD Text Ready with Compatible KENWOOD UnitsYes
Disc & Track RepeatYes
Disc & Track ScanYes
Disc & Track Random PlayYes
Bluetooth HandsfreeYes
iPod Control with KCA-iP500Yes
AUX RCA AdaptorYes

Audio Features

Maximum Output Power50W x 4
MOSFET Power ICYes
Auxiliary inputYes, Front panel
Auxiliary TypeMini-jack
Pre-out3 RCA
Pre-out Output Level2.5V
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.Yes
Built-In Amplifier Cut-OffYes
Dual-Zone Source & Volume ControlYes
Dual-Zone (FRONT / REAR Switchable)Yes
Source Tone Control & MemoryBass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness ControlYes
Balance/Fader ControlYes
Bass Boost Circuit
System Q (Preset Sound Control)Yes
System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF)Yes

Bluetooth General Features

Hands Free Profile (HPF)
Serial Port Profile (SPP)Yes
Headset Profile (HSP)Yes
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)Yes
Object Push Profile (OPP)Yes
Synchronization Profile (SYNC)Yes
Short Message Service (SMS)Yes
2Way bluetooth keyYes
Easy pairing functionYes
Phone device status displayYes
Signal strength displayYes
Remaining battery displayYes
High-quality noise canceling microphoneexternal
Bluetooth firmware upgradeableYes
* depends on phone model/make& Kenwood unit

Connectivity

External Media Control Bus (5L)Yes
iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire)Yes, with optional KCA-iP101
USB interface
Power Control (P.CON) wireYes
Dimmer control wireYes
OEM Wired Remote Control readyYes

Tuner Specifications

FM Frequency Range87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Frequency range (50kHz step)87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Usable Sensitivity0.7μV/75ohm (S/N 26dBf)
FM Quieting Sensitivity1.6μV/75ohm (S/N 46dBf)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono)65dB
FM Selectivity(DIN)over 80dB (±400kHz)
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz)35dB
MW Frequency Range531kHz ~ 1611kHz (9kHz step)
MW Frequency step9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity25μV
LW Frequency Range153kHz ~ 279kHz (9kHz step)
LW Usable Sensitivity45μV

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 Response10Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio110dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range93dB
MP3 DecoderCompliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA DecoderCompliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC DecoderAAC-LC".m4a" Files

USB Specifications

USB Version compatibility1.1 / 2.0
File SystemFAT 16/32
Maximum Supply current500mA

Audio Specifications

Maximum Power50 W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v)30 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 Voltage1200 mV
AUX Input Impedance10 kOhm
Bass Tone Control100 Hz ±8 dB
Middle Tone Control1 kHz ±8 dB
Treble Tone Control12.5 kHz ±8 dB

Bluetooth specifications

Technologybluetooth 2.0 certified
Frequency2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Output power+4dBm(max), 0dBm (AVE) power class 2
Maximum rangeLine of sight approx. 10 meter

General Specifications

Operating voltage14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption10A
Dimensions (WxHxD)182 x 53 x 155mm
Weight1300 gr.
Instruction ManualsENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR