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Kenwood KDC-BT73DAB Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
IM362_Ref_E_En_03 (English)

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  • Page 1 KDC-BT73DAB KDC-BT53U KDC-5057SD CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation IM362_Ref_E_En_03 (English)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8-6. About the Audio file 2-2. Trademarks 8-7. About the USB device 8-8. About SD card 3. Basic operations 8-9. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and 3-1. Component names "KENWOOD Music Control" 3-2. Preparations 8-10. About the discs used with this unit 3-3.
  • Page 3 14-7. During a call 14-8. Clearing the disconnection message 14-9. Voice Control 14-10. Display of phone number types (categories) 15. Bluetooth audio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U ) 15-1. Before use 15-2. Basic operations 15-3. Playback mode 16. Bluetooth settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 16-1. Registering the PIN code 16-2.

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Reset button is pressed. Notes • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can work with your model and in your area. • Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.
  • Page 5 clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the images on the display may be inapplicable. • USB rating is indicated on the main unit under the detachable faceplate.

  • Page 6: Regulatory Compliance

    Netherlands English Hereby, JVC KENWOOD declares that this unit KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U is in compliance with the Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out essential requirements and other relevant provisions wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
  • Page 7 Slovensko S tem JVC KENWOOD izjavlja, da je ta KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U v skladu z osnovnimi zahtevami in ostalimi ustreznimi predpisi Direktive 1999/5/EC. Slovensky Spoločnosť JVC KENWOOD týmto vyhlasuje, že KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U spĺňa zákldné...

  • Page 8: Appendix

    Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 57 µV USB Standard : USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed) File System DAB tuner section (KDC-BT73DAB) : FAT12 / 16 / 32 Frequency range Maximum Supply current L-BAND : 1452.960 MHz – 1490.624 MHz : DC 5 V = 1 A BAND III : 174.928 MHz –...

  • Page 9: Audio Section

    Band13 : 16 kHz ±9 dB KDC-5057SD Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB Bluetooth section (KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U) Version : Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified Frequency range : 2.402 – 2.480 GHz...

  • Page 10: Trademarks

    2-2. Trademarks • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Auxiliary input (inside of the cover) Connect the output of an external device using a stereo mini-jack. REAR USB indicator When a USB device or iPod is connected to the USB terminal of the rear, this indicator stays lit. During KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 13: Preparations

    3-2. Preparations 3-3. How to select the item For how to select setting items such as a function Cancel the Demonstration mode setting item, see the following example: Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the Example: Setting the Date format of the display unit for the first time after installation.

  • Page 14: General Operations

    CD[1] "CD" Auxiliary Input "AUX" This source can be selected only when it can be played. Function of KDC-BT73DAB. Function of KDC-BT53U. Function of KDC-5057SD. Setting the source switching • Source switching can be set so that pressing [SRC] switches among sources.
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  • Page 16: Audio Adjustments (Kdc-5057Sd)

    "Easy"/ "Top40"/ "Jazz"/ "Powerful"/ "Natural"/ "User"[2] "Bass Boost" Bass Boost "Level1"/ "Level2"/ "Level3"/ "OFF" "Loudness" Loudness "Level1"/ "Level2"/ "OFF" "Balance" Balance Left 15 — Right 15 "Fader" Fader Rear 15 — Front 15 "SubWoofer" Subwoofer output OFF/ ON KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 17: Audio Preset Recall

    4-2. Audio preset 4-3. Audio preset recall You can register the values set the Audio control You can recall the Audio control items registered to items. <4-2. Audio preset> (page 17). Set the audio control items Press [SRC] to select a recall source. Refer to <4-1.

  • Page 18: Dsp Settings (Kdc-Bt73Dab, Kdc-Bt53U)

    5. DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 5-1. Audio control "Sound Realizer" Virtually makes the sound more realistic using the DSP. You can adjust the audio control items. "OFF"/ "Level1"/ "Level2"/ "Level3" "Sound Elevation" Virtually raises the sound field using Press [SRC] to select a source other than the DSP.

  • Page 19: Manual Equalizer Control

    5-2. Manual equalizer control 5-3. Car type selection You can adjust the equalizer curve manually. You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the car Press [SRC] to select a source other than types.

  • Page 20: Speaker Setting

    DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 5-4. Speaker setting 5-5. X’Over setting The speaker X’Over is automatically set when the Fine adjusting the following setting values position and size of each speaker are selected from corresponding to the X’Over values set in the the following items.

  • Page 21: Listening Position Setting

    5-6. Listening position setting 5-7. Delay time control You can adjust sound localization according to the Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position listening position. compensation value specified at <5-3. Car type selection> (page 19). Press [SRC] to select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY").

  • Page 22: Channel Level Fine Adjustments

    DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 5-8. Channel level fine adjustments – 610 cm Rear Right speaker "RearR" – 610 cm Subwoofer Left "SW L" After DTA compensation, you can finely adjust – 610 cm Subwoofer Right "SW R" the unsatisfactory speaker volume of respective...

  • Page 23: Resetting Of Dta Settings

    5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings You can reset the DTA-compensated values to the factory settings. Press [SRC] to select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY"). Refer to <Source selection> (page 14). Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Select "Audio Control" >...

  • Page 24: Dsp Preset Recall

    DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 5-10. DSP preset 5-11. DSP preset recall You can register the values set the DSP control You can recall the DSP control items registered to items. <5-10. DSP preset> (page 24). Set the DSP control items Press [SRC] to select a recall source.
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  • Page 26: Listen To The Ipod

    When playback of iPod touch or iPhone does not start title, etc. • If an unsupported application has started when connecting • You cannot operate the iPod if "KENWOOD" or "ä" appears iPod touch or iPhone, "APP & iPod Mode" appears and on the iPod.

  • Page 27: Music Search

    6-3. Music search 6-4. Alphabet search You can search for the song you want to play. You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) currently Press [1/6]. selected. "MUSICSEARCH" appears and enters the Music search mode.

  • Page 28: Direct Search

    • You can also set the skip search ratio in the Function setting Select "DONE" using [Control] knob. mode. Refer to <6-7. Skip search ratio setting> (page 29). A search result list is displayed. Select music using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Music search mode Press and hold [1/6]. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 29: Skip Search Ratio Setting

    6-7. Skip search ratio setting 6-8. Playback mode You can change the ratio of skip performed as You can select a playback mode, such as Random mentioned in <6-6. Skip search> (page 28). play and Repeat play. Press [SRC] to select an iPod ("iPod") source. Press [SRC] to select an iPod ("iPod") source.

  • Page 30: App & Ipod Mode Setting

    Operation performed when "APP & iPod Mode" is set to "ON" • When "APP & iPod Mode" is set to "ON", this unit can control only the "Pause and play", "Selecting a song", and "Fast Forward or Fast Backward of the Song" functions. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...
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  • Page 32: Aha Radio (Kdc-Bt73Dab, Kdc-Bt53U)

    7. Aha Radio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 7-1. Requirements Aha™ 7-2. Listening to the Aha Radio Requirements for listening to the Aha™ are as follows: Android • You need to register your cell phone before using it with iPhone or iPod touch this unit.

  • Page 33: Basic Operations

    7-3. Basic operations 7-4. Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from Pause and play a content your station list. Press and hold [1/6]. Press [1/6]. Selecting a content "Station List" appears and enter the Station List Press [E] or [F] button.

  • Page 34: Calling A Number In The Content

    Aha Radio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 7-5. Calling a number in the content 7-6. Aha source control You can call the phone number obtained from the You can turn on/off the aha source. content from a smartphone connected to this unit Press [SRC] to select a Standby ("STANDBY").
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  • Page 36: Listen To The Cd/ Audio File

    Press the Release button and detach the Faceplate. (Refer to <Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate> (page 13)) Hold the SD card with the label side up and the notched section on the right, and insert it into the slot until it clicks. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 37: Music Search

    (Music Editor media <8-9. About "KENWOOD Music You can select the music you want to listen to from Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control"> (page the device or media being played now. 40)) You can search for a song by skipping songs at the Press [1/6].

  • Page 38: Skip Search Ratio Setting

    8-5. Playback mode (Music Editor media <8-9. About "KENWOOD Music You can select a playback mode, such as Random Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control"> (page play and Repeat play. 40)) You can change the ratio of skip performed as Press [SRC] to select a CD/ USB/ SD ("CD"/...

  • Page 39: About The Audio File

    ;: folder -: Audio file For the online manual describing audio files, visit www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/. In this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not provided in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.

  • Page 40: About Sd Card

    Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control" • This unit is capable of playback of SD/SDHC memory cards complying with the SD or SDHC • This unit supports the PC application "KENWOOD standard. Music Editor Light" (hereinafter "KME-Light"), and SD card (≤2 GB), SDHC card (≤32 GB) Android™...

  • Page 41: About The Discs Used With This Unit

    8-10. About the discs used with this 8-11. Handling discs unit • Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. • Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with • This unit can only play the CDs with tape stuck on it.

  • Page 42: Listen To The Tuner

    6 stations can be preset in the Mix Station preset mode. Once the Mix Station preset mode is set, you can enter the same mode by just pressing [1/6] once in step 2. Pressing [1/6] twice allows you to return to the normal Station preset mode. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 43: Auto Memory

    9-3. Auto memory 9-4. Recall preset station You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good Recall the stations in the memory. reception automatically. Press [R] to select a band. Press [SRC] to select a Tuner ("TUNER") source. Press [1/6]. Refer to <Source selection>...

  • Page 44: Tuner Setting

    "Auto TP Seek" When traffic information station reception is poor, automatically searches for a station that can be received better. "ON" / "OFF" (Colored text: Factory setting) Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 45: Pty (Program Type)

    9-6. PTY (Program Type) "NO PTY" display • When the selected Program Type is not found, "No PTY" You can search for a station by selecting a Program appears. Select another Program Type. Type. Case where this function cannot be used Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 46: Listen To The Digital Radio (Kdc-Bt73Dab)

    10. Listen to the Digital Radio (KDC-BT73DAB) 10-1. Listening to the Digital Radio 10-2. Service preset memory You can store a ensemble, service, and component Selecting a tuner source in the memory. Press [SRC] to select a Digital Radio ("DIGITAL RADIO") source.

  • Page 47: Recall Preset Service

    10-3. Recall preset service 10-4. Service list select Recall the service in the memory. You can select the component you would like to listen to from the service list. Press [1/6] twice. Enter the Preset memory mode. Press [1/6]. The service list is displayed in the alphabetical Turn [Control] knob to select a memory order.

  • Page 48: Alphabet Search For Service

    Listen to the Digital Radio (KDC-BT73DAB) 10-5. Alphabet Search for service 10-6. PTY (Program Type) You can select an alphabetic character from the You can search for a station by selecting a Program service list. Type. Press [1/6]. Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 49: Announcement Setup

    10-7. Announcement setup "NO PTY" display • When the selected Program Type is not found, "No PTY" When a service set to ON begins, it will switch from appears. Select another Program Type. receiving any source to receiving announcement. Case where this function cannot be used Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 50: Replay

    Listen to the Digital Radio (KDC-BT73DAB) 10-8. Replay 10-9. Digital Radio setting You can replay last about 7 minutes (audio bit rate: You can set the Digital Radio related items. 128 kbps) of current service. Press [Control] knob. Press [R] Enters the Function setting mode.

  • Page 51: Digital Radio Initial Settings

    10-10. Digital Radio initial settings You can configure initial settings of Digital Radio. Press [SRC] to select a Standby ("STANDBY"). Refer to <Source selection> (page 14). Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Select "Initial Settings" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 52: Display Settings

    Type A and B.[2] Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U. "ON" / "OFF" Function of KDC-5057SD. Function of KDC-BT73DAB. Selectable only when in the text: Factory setting) (Colored Digital Radio source. Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U. The status display automatically turns "OFF" during aha Exiting from the Function setting mode source and cannot be switched to ON.

  • Page 53: Illumination Color Selection

    11-3. Illumination color selection 11-4. Adjusting the Illumination color You can select the illumination color of the panel. You can adjust the illumination color of the panel. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Select the illumination color you want to adjust.

  • Page 54: Selecting A Text Display

    Blank "Blank" Spectrum analysis and Clock "Speana/Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" On Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name (AUX only) "Source Name" Spectrum analysis and Clock (AUX only)[1] "Speana/Clock" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...
  • Page 55 Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U. Function of KDC-5057SD. Function of KDC-BT73DAB. *Display type A only **Display type B only Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. Notes on text display • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed.

  • Page 56: Display & Illumination Setting

    "ON" / "OFF" Press [Control] knob. text: Factory setting) (Colored Enters the Function setting mode. Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U. Select "DISP&ILLUMI" using [Control] knob. Select a setting using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How Returns to the previous item.
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  • Page 58: General Settings

    Exiting from the Function setting mode Notes Press and hold [1/6]. • When Radio Data System station time data is received with “ON” selected for “Time Synchronized” (<12-3. Clock & date display type setting> (page 59)), the clock is adjusted automatically. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 59: Clock & Date Display Type Setting

    12-3. Clock & date display type 12-4. Auxiliary input display setting setting You can set the display when switched the AUX source. You can set the display type of the clock and calendar. Press [SRC] to select an Auxiliary Input (“AUX”) Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 60: Muting The Audio Upon Reception Of A Phone Call

    ON. To use this function • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting wires to terminals> Quick start guide. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 61: Initial Settings

    Factory setting) strings are displayed in Russian: (Colored Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist Function of KDC-5057SD. Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U. name/ Album name “ON” / “OFF” Select a setting using [Control] knob. “Function Language” Changes the display language of items Returns to the previous item.

  • Page 62: Registering A Bluetooth (Kdc-Bt73Dab, Kdc-Bt53U)

    13. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 13-1. About the Bluetooth module 13-2. Registering a Bluetooth device This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth You can register your Bluetooth device in this unit. specifications: Start registering a unit by operating the Version Bluetooth device.

  • Page 63: Selecting The Bluetooth Device You Wish To Connect

    13-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device 13-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth you wish to connect device When two or more Bluetooth devices have already You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth Press [Ú]. device you wish to use.

  • Page 64: Bluetooth Device Registration Test

    Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 13-5. Bluetooth device registration test You can check whether a Bluetooth device can be registered by operating this unit. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select "BT Test Mode" using [Control] knob.
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  • Page 66: Hands-Free Phoning (Kdc-Bt73Dab, Kdc-Bt53U)

    14. Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 14-1. Receiving a call 14-2. Calling a number in the phone book You can answer a phone call Press [Ú]. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Either of the following operations will disconnect the line.

  • Page 67: Dialing A Number

    14-3. Dialing a number 14-4. Calling a number in the call log Press [Ú]. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select "Number Dial" using [Control] knob. Select "Call History" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 68: Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)

    Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 14-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 14-6. Registering in the preset dial number list Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select "Preset Call" using [Control] knob.

  • Page 69: During A Call

    14-7. During a call 14-8. Clearing the disconnection message Disconnecting a call Press [Ú]. Press [Ú]. "HF Disconnect" disappears. Switching to the Private mode Press [E] or [F]. Pressing this knob each time switches between the private talk mode ("PRIVATE") and hands-free talk mode.

  • Page 70: Voice Control

    Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 14-9. Voice Control 14-10. Display of phone number types (categories) This unit can access the voice recognition function of the connected cell phone. You can search the The category items in the phone book are displayed phone book by voice.
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  • Page 72: Bluetooth Audio (Kdc-Bt73Dab, Kdc-Bt53U )

    15. Bluetooth audio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U ) 15-1. Before use 15-2. Basic operations • You need to register your Bluetooth audio player Selecting a Bluetooth audio source before using it with this unit. For more details, see Press [SRC] to select a Bluetooth audio ("BT <13-2.

  • Page 73: Playback Mode

    15-3. Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. Press [SRC] to select a Bluetooth audio ("BT AUDIO") source. Refer to <Source selection> (page 14). Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Select "Play Mode"...

  • Page 74: Bluetooth Settings (Kdc-Bt73Dab, Kdc-Bt53U)

    16. Bluetooth settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 16-1. Registering the PIN code 16-2. Downloading the phone book By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN If the phone book is not downloaded automatically code necessary for registering this unit. to this unit to which a cell phone − which is not compatible with PBAP −...

  • Page 75: Deleting The Phone Book

    16-3. Deleting the phone book You can delete the phone book stored in this unit to which a cell phone − which is not compatible with PBAP − is connected. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select "Phone Book"...

  • Page 76: Displaying The Firmware Version

    Bluetooth settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 16-4. Displaying the firmware version 16-5. Switching between two connected cell-phones You can view the version of the firmware of this unit. When two Bluetooth devices are connected, you can assign the Bluetooth device to be used in Press [Ú].

  • Page 77: Bluetooth Detail Setting

    16-6. Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of this unit. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select "Settings" > "Detailed Settings" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How to select the item>...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting Guide

    ö The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. Í The media is scratched or dirty. ò Clean the CD with reference to <8-11. Handling discs> (page 41). Í The recording condition is bad. ò Play the media again or use another media. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...

  • Page 79: Error Messages

    ö "iPod Error" 17-3. Error messages Í Connection to the iPod has failed. ò Remove the iPod and then reconnect it. The messages shown below indicates your system ò Reset iPod/ iPhone. condition. ö "No Number" ö "TOC Error" Í The calling party does not notify a caller ID. Í...
  • Page 80 Í Connection to Aha Radio Server is impossible. ö "Poor GPS" Í GPS reception is impossible. ö "Connect Phone" Í Connect the cell phone. ö "Action NA" Í The pressed key is invalid. ö "Select Station" Í Select a station. KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD...
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