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KDC-BT52U
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KDC-BT52U

CD/USB/iPod-Receiver with Bluetooth module 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 Line Full DOT LCD Display
Bluetooth Built-in (HFP & A2DP)
Front USB & AUX terminals
iPod direct control with Optional KCA-iP102
Multi Language Tag & Text
System E's & System Qex
3 Preouts with 2.5V output level
OEM streengwheel remote control terminal
Variable Key & Display Illumination

General Features

DIN Size1 DIN
Detachable FaceplateYes
Protection Case For FaceplateYes
Faceplate MechanismFull Detachable Faceplate
Rotary Encoder & Control KnobYes
Multi control wheelYes
Music Search functionYes
Accent key(iPod)
Installer MemoryYes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume ReturnYes
Touch Sensor ToneYes
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 1Yes

Display Features

Display TypeLCD Display
Display Layout3/2 line full dot
Display IlluminationVariable
Spectrum Analyzer
Dimmer Control2 steps - Automatic
Colour controlYes
Positive/negative switchableYes
Display Off ModeYes
Demo ModeYes
Menu text in selectable languageEnglish, German, French, Italian, Spanisch, Russian
Multi language menu & tagYes, English, German, French, Italian, Spanisch, Russian

Cosmetics features

Front/edgePiano black
Dress platePiano Black
Preset key finishPiano Black
Escutcheon finishPiano Black
Volume & operation knob or wheelPiano black
Volume & operation knob illuminationVariable
Triangle IlluminationRed
Front terminals illuminationVariable
Key illuminationvariable
Variable color illuminationYes


CD Features

CD-R/RW CompatibleYes
MP3, WMA & AAC playbackYes
SupremeYes
D.A.C. processing24 bit
Random Function
Repeat Function
Scan Function
Compatible with Kenwood Music Editor LiteYes

USB Features

USB terminalYes, Front
USB TypeUSB1.1 / USB 2.0
Kenwood Music Editor Lite CompatibleYes
MP3, WMA & AAC playbackYes
Direct searchYes
Category searchYes
Related searchYes
Resume playYes
Time code displayYes

iPod Features

Made for iPod & iPhone *Yes
USB Direct Controlwith optiona cable KCA-iP102
Music library searchYes
Alphabet searchYes
Skip searchYes
App & iPod control modeYes
2 Speed searchYes
High speed searchYes
Reverse browsingYes
Works with iPod Classic *80G, 120G & 160G
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 inputFront Mini-jack
Pre-out3 RCA
Pre-out Output Level2.5V
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.Yes
Built-In Amplifier Cut-OffYes
Source Tone Control & MemoryBass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness ControlYes
Balance/Fader ControlYes
Bass Boost Circuit
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume ReturnYes
Preset EQYes

Bluetooth General Features

Parrot Module built-inYes, FC6000
Hands Free Profile (HPF)
Audio Streaming (A2DP)Yes
Serial Port Profile (SPP)Yes
Headset Profile (HSP)Yes
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)Yes
Object Push Profile (OPP)Yes
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)Yes
Auto reply (SMS) message sending functionYes
2Way bluetooth keyYes
Easy pairing functionYes
Easy pairing A2DP deviceYes, 2 devices
Number of Phonebooks5 Devices x 600 Names x 10 Categories
Phone numbers hold:up to 600 per registed cell-phone.
Voice RecognitionYes, from Phone
Phone device status displayYes
Audio device status displayYes
Signal strength displayYes
Remaining battery displayYes
Bluetooth phones to register5
Compatibility check modeYes
High-quality noise canceling microphone
Bluetooth firmware upgradeableYes, USB
* depends on phone model/make

Connectivity

USB interface
OEM Wired Remote Control readyYes
Power Control (P.CON) wireYes
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wireYes
Dimmer control wireYes
External microphone input

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 Frequency Response30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB)
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
Spindle Speed500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 1 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

USB Specifications

USB Version compatibility1.1 / 2.0
File SystemFAT 16/32
Maximum Supply current1000mA
D/A Converter24 bit
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 Level2500mV / 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 Control12.5kHz ±8dB

Bluetooth specifications

Technologybluetooth 3.0 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
Headset profile (HSP)Yes
Advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP)Yes
Audio/Video remote control profile (AVRCP)Yes
Object push profile (OPP)Yes
Phonebook access profile (PBAP)Yes

General Specifications

Operating voltage114.4V (10.5 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption10A
Dimensions (WxHxD)182 x 53 x 160mm
Weight1300 gr.
Instruction ManualsENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR/RUS/UKR