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Kenwood KDC-BT53U User Manual

Kenwood KDC-BT53U
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KDC-BT73DAB
KDC-BT53U
KDC-5057SD
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IM362_Ref_E_En_03 (English)© 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

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Kenwood KDC-BT53U Specifications

General IconGeneral
MP3 playbackYes
Audio formats supportedAAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA
AM band range531 - 1611 kHz
FM band range87.5 - 108 MHz
LW band range153 - 279 kHz
Supported radio bandsAM, LW, MW
Preset stations quantity24
DIN size1 DIN
Clock mode24h
Output power200 W
Product colorBlack
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Audio output channels4.0 channels
Equalizer bands quantity13
Maximum power per channel50 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)110 dB
Display typeLCD
Number of OSD languages6
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, RUS
USB version2.0
Bluetooth range10 m
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
Bluetooth profilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, OPP, PBAP, SPP, SYNCH
USB ports quantity2
Headphone connectivity3.5mm
Connector typeMolex 16-pin
Key illumination colorMulti
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight1300 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)182 x 159 x 53 mm

Summary

Before Use

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines to prevent injury, fire, or damage to the unit.

Important Information

Key details before first use, including demonstration mode and connector cleaning.

Regulatory Compliance

Information on disposal of old equipment and batteries, and CE declarations.

Appendix

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for FM, MW, DAB tuners, CD, USB, and SD sections.

Trademarks

Information on registered trademarks like Bluetooth, Made for iPod/iPhone, Aha, Windows Media.

Basic Operations

Component Names

Identification and description of the unit's buttons, terminals, and indicators.

Preparations

Steps for initial setup, including canceling demonstration mode and detaching the faceplate.

How to Select Items

Guide on navigating menus and selecting settings using the control knob.

General Operations

Basic functions like power control, source selection, and volume adjustment.

Audio Adjustments

Audio Control

Adjusting bass, middle, treble, subwoofer, loudness, balance, fader, and EQ settings.

Audio Preset Memory

Registering and recalling custom audio settings for different sources.

DSP Settings

Audio Control

DSP-related audio adjustments including sound realizer, elevation, volume offset, and sound enhancements.

Manual Equalizer Control

Manually adjusting equalizer bands, Q factor, and bass extension.

Car Type Selection

Compensating sound arrival time based on car interior environment.

Speaker Setting

Configuring speaker size, location, and tweeter for automatic crossover setup.

Listening Position Setting

Adjusting sound localization based on driver or passenger seating.

DSP Preset Memory

Registering and recalling custom DSP sound settings into memory.

Listen to the iPod

Playing Music

Connecting and starting music playback from an iPod or iPhone.

Music Search

Navigating and searching for music by artist, album, song, etc.

Playback Mode

Setting playback modes like random, repeat, and folder random.

Aha Radio

Listening to Aha Radio

Steps to connect and play Aha Radio via Android or iPhone.

Basic Operations

Controls for playback, pausing, seeking, and liking/disliking content.

Listen to CD/Audio File

Playing Music

Instructions for playing discs, USB devices, and SD cards.

Music Search

Searching for music files on connected media.

Handling Discs

Proper care and handling instructions for discs.

Listen to the Tuner

Listening to the Radio

Selecting tuner sources, bands, and stations with seek mode options.

Tuner Setting

Configuring tuner options like seek mode, mono, news interrupt, AF, and auto TP seek.

Listen to Digital Radio (KDC-BT73DAB)

Listening to Digital Radio

Selecting DAB sources and searching for ensembles, services, and components.

Alphabet Search for Service

Searching for DAB services using an alphabetical character.

Digital Radio Setting

Configuring DAB specific settings like seek mode, DAB priority, and DAB list updates.

Display Settings

Selecting a Display Type

Choosing between different display modes like text lines, clock, or spectrum analysis.

Illumination Color Selection

Selecting the panel illumination color for different parts of the unit.

Selecting a Text Display

Choosing which information (song title, artist, etc.) is displayed for various sources.

Display & Illumination Setting

Adjusting display dimmer, contrast, text scrolling, and illumination effects.

General Settings

Adjusting the Clock

Setting the unit's current time, including hours and minutes.

Clock & Date Display Type Setting

Configuring the display mode for clock and date, including time synchronization.

Muting Audio on Phone Call Reception

Automatically muting audio when an incoming phone call is received.

Initial Settings

Configuring initial unit settings like source selection, key beep, language, and power off timer.

Registering a Bluetooth

Registering a Bluetooth Device

Step-by-step guide to pairing a Bluetooth device with the unit.

Selecting a Bluetooth Device

Choosing which registered Bluetooth device to connect when multiple are paired.

Bluetooth Device Registration Test

Checking the registration status and functionality of a connected Bluetooth device.

Hands-Free Phoning

Receiving a Call

Instructions for answering or rejecting incoming calls.

Calling from Phone Book

Dialing contacts directly from the phone's stored address book.

Dialing a Number

Manually entering and dialing a phone number.

Speed Dialing

Making calls using pre-registered speed dial numbers.

Voice Control

Using voice commands to search the phone book and control functions.

Bluetooth Audio

Basic Operations

Selecting the Bluetooth audio source and controlling playback.

Playback Mode

Setting playback modes like random or repeat for Bluetooth audio.

Bluetooth Settings

Registering PIN Code

Setting or changing the Bluetooth PIN code for device registration.

Downloading Phone Book

Transferring the phone's contact list to the unit.

Switching Between Connected Phones

Prioritizing one Bluetooth device over another when multiple are connected.

Bluetooth Detail Settings

Configuring advanced Bluetooth settings like auto answer, auto reconnect, and mic gain.

Troubleshooting Guide

Setting Errors

Solutions for issues arising from incorrect unit settings.

Operation/Wiring Errors

Common problems related to operation or wiring and their resolutions.

Error Messages

Explanations and solutions for various error messages displayed by the unit.

Aha Messages

Troubleshooting specific error messages and issues related to the Aha Radio service.

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