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KDC-4551UB

KDC-4551UB

MP3/WMA/AAC/CD/USB-Receiver with AUX Input and iPod control

Discontinued Model

  • Detachable Faceplate
  • Made for iPod & iPhone *
  • OEM Wired Remote Control ready

Key Features

MP3, WMA, AAC playback
Illuminated front AUX & USB terminal with slide protection cover
iPod/iPhone direct control terminals
Orignial steeringwheel remote controle interface terminal
RDS with radio text
Compatible with Kenwood Music Editor lite

General Features

DIN Size1 DIN
Detachable FaceplateYes
Protection Case For FaceplateYes, soft case
Faceplate MechanismFull Detachable Faceplate
Key IlluminationBlue
Rotary Encoder & Control KnobYes
Music Search functionYes
Accent key(iPod key)
Digital Clock (24H)Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes)Yes
Built-in ConnectorMolex 16 pin
ISO connectorYes
USB interface x 1Yes, Front

Display Features

Display TypeFluorescent (FL) Tube Display
Display Layout14 segments x 13 Characters
Display IlluminationFlouricent (FL)
Dimmer Control2 steps - Manual
Demo ModeYes
Special Character DisplayRussian Characters

Cosmetics features

Front/edgeBlack Injection
Dress plateChrome plated
Preset key finishPiano Black
Escutcheon finishBlack Injection
Volume & operation knob or wheelChrome Plated
Volume & operation knob illuminationBlue
Triangle IlluminationRed
Key illuminationBlue



USB Features

USB terminalYes, Front
USB TypeUSB1.1 / USB 2.0
Kenwood Music Editor Lite CompatibleYes, (download from site)
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag DisplayYes
WMA (Windows Media File) playbackYes
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playbackYes
Repeat/Scan/Random searchYes

iPod Features

Made for iPod & iPhone *Yes
USB Direct Controlwith optional cable KCA-iP101
Music playbackYes
Alphabet searchYes
Skip searchYes
Related searchYes
My playlistYes
Control by handYes
Reverse browsingYes
Works with iPod Classic *80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video *5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch *1st/2nd generation
Works with iPod Nano *1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Gen
Works with iPhone *
Battery charge + power controlYes
1A current capabilityYes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

Audio Features

Maximum Output Power50W x 4
MOSFET Power ICYes
Auxiliary inputYes, front
Auxiliary TypeMini-jack
Pre-out1 RCA
Pre-out Output Level2V
Preout Rear / Subwoofer SwitchableYes
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.Yes
Source Tone Control & MemoryBass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader ControlYes
Bass Boost Circuit
System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control)Yes
Low-pass FilterYes

Connectivity

iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire)Yes
USB interface
OEM Wired Remote Control readyYes
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wireYes

Tuner Specifications

FM Frequency range (50kHz step)87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Usable Sensitivity1μV/75ohm (S/N 26dBf)
FM Quieting Sensitivity2.5μV/75ohm (S/N 46dBf)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono)63dB
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz)40dB
MW Frequency Range531kHz ~ 1611kHz (9kHz step)
MW Frequency step9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity36μV
LW Frequency Range153kHz ~ 279kHz (9kHz step)
LW Usable Sensitivity57μV

CD Specifications

Laser DiodeGaAlAs
Digital Filter(D/A)8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter24 Bit
Wow & Flutterbelow measurable limit
Frequency Response20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio105dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range90dB
Channel Separation85dB
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
MP3 DecodeCompliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA DecodeCompliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC DecodeAAC-LC "m4a" Files

Audio Specifications

Maximum Power50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v)30W x 4
Preout Level2000mV / 10kOhm,
Preout Impedance≤ 600Ohm
Speaker Impedance4Ohm ~ 8Ohm
AUX Frequency Response20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage1200mV
AUX Input Impedance10kOhm
Bass Tone Control100Hz ±8dB
Middle Tone Control1kHz ±8dB
Treble Tone Control10kHz ±8dB

General Specifications

Operating voltage14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption10A
Dimensions (WxHxD)182 x 53 x 158mm
Weight1300 gr.
Instruction ManualsENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR