KDC-BT73DAB/KDC-BT53U/KDC-5057SD

3-1. Component names

1. [1/6] button

   When listening to the iPod, audio file, CD, or radio, press this button to enter the search mode.

   In each of the selected modes, press the button to return to the previous item.

2. [SRC] button

   Press the button to select the source. Refer to <Source selection>.

3. [Control] knob (Volume knob)

   In the normal mode, turn the knob to adjust the volume or press the knob to enter the Function setting mode.

   In the Function mode, turn the knob to select an item or press the knob to determine the selection.

4. [R]/ [S] button

   Press the button to select an audio file folder or broadcast band, or use it as a Likes/ Dislikes button on Aha etc.

5. [G] button

   Press the button to eject the disc.

6. Disc slot cover

   When this cover opens upward, the disc insertion slot appears

7. USB terminal (inside of the cover)

   Connect an iPod or USB device.

8. Auxiliary input (inside of the cover)

   Connect the output of an external device using a stereo mini-jack.

9. REAR USB indicator

   When a USB device or iPod is connected to the USB terminal of the rear, this indicator stays lit. During playback of the connected device, this indicator blinks.

10. [E]/ [F] button

    Press the button to select a song or station.

11. Release button

    Press the button to detach the faceplate.

12. KDC-BT73DAB KDC-BT53U [Ú] button

    Press the button to make, answer, or disconnect a hands-free call.

13. KDC-5057SD [A~Z] button

    Press any of (A to Z) button during the Music search mode to enter the alphabet search mode.

Contents

• 1. Before use
  • 1-1. Safety precaution
  • 1-2. Important information
  • 1-3. Regulatory Compliance
• 2. Appendix
  • 2-1. Specifications
  • 2-2. Trademarks
• 3. Basic operations
  • 3-1. Component names
  • 3-2. Preparations
  • 3-3. How to select the item
  • 3-4. General operations
• 4. Audio adjustments (KDC-5057SD)
  • 4-1. Audio control
  • 4-2. Audio preset
  • 4-3. Audio preset recall
• 5. DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 5-1. Audio control
  • 5-2. Manual equalizer control
  • 5-3. Car type selection
  • 5-4. Speaker setting
  • 5-5. X’Over setting
  • 5-6. Listening position setting
  • 5-7. Delay time control
  • 5-8. Channel level fine adjustments
  • 5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings
  • 5-10. DSP preset
  • 5-11. DSP preset recall
• 6. Listen to the iPod
  • 6-1. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit
  • 6-2. Playing music
  • 6-3. Music search
  • 6-4. Alphabet search
  • 6-5. Direct search
  • 6-6. Skip search
  • 6-7. Skip search ratio setting
  • 6-8. Playback mode
  • 6-9. App & iPod mode setting
• 7. Aha Radio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 7-1. Requirements Aha™
  • 7-2. Listening to the Aha Radio
  • 7-3. Basic operations
  • 7-4. Station search
  • 7-5. Calling a number in the content
  • 7-6. Aha source control
• 8. Listen to the CD/ Audio file
  • 8-1. Playing music
  • 8-2. Music search
  • 8-3. Skip search
  • 8-4. Skip search ratio setting
  • 8-5. Playback mode
  • 8-6. About the Audio file
  • 8-7. About the USB device
  • 8-8. About SD card
  • 8-9. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control"
  • 8-10. About the discs used with this unit
  • 8-11. Handling discs
• 9. Listen to the tuner
  • 9-1. Listening to the radio
  • 9-2. Station preset memory
  • 9-3. Auto memory
  • 9-4. Recall preset station
  • 9-5. Tuner setting
  • 9-6. PTY (Program Type)
• 10. Listen to the Digital Radio (KDC-BT73DAB)
  • 10-1. Listening to the Digital Radio
  • 10-2. Service preset memory
  • 10-3. Recall preset service
  • 10-4. Service list select
  • 10-5. Alphabet Search for service
  • 10-6. PTY (Program Type)
  • 10-7. Announcement setup
  • 10-8. Replay
  • 10-9. Digital Radio setting
  • 10-10. Digital Radio initial settings
• 11. Display settings
  • 11-1. Selecting a display type
  • 11-2. Information display setting
  • 11-3. Illumination color selection
  • 11-4. Adjusting the Illumination color
  • 11-5. Selecting a text display
  • 11-6. Display & Illumination setting
• 12. General settings
  • 12-1. Adjusting the clock
  • 12-2. Adjusting the date
  • 12-3. Clock & date display type setting
  • 12-4. Auxiliary input display setting
  • 12-5. Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call
  • 12-6. Demonstration mode setting
  • 12-7. Initial settings
• 13. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 13-1. About the Bluetooth module
  • 13-2. Registering a Bluetooth device
  • 13-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect
  • 13-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device
  • 13-5. Bluetooth device registration test
• 14. Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 14-1. Receiving a call
  • 14-2. Calling a number in the phone book
  • 14-3. Dialing a number
  • 14-4. Calling a number in the call log
  • 14-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial)
  • 14-6. Registering in the preset dial number list
  • 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. Downloading the phone book
  • 16-3. Deleting the phone book
  • 16-4. Displaying the firmware version
  • 16-5. Switching between two connected cell-phones
  • 16-6. Bluetooth detail setting
• 17. Troubleshooting guide
  • 17-1. Setting error
  • 17-2. Operation/wiring error
  • 17-3. Error messages