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

1-2. Important information

Before using the this unit for the first time

This unit is factory-set to operate in the Demonstration mode initially.

When using this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. Refer to <Cancel the Demonstration mode>.

Cleaning the connector

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Condensation

When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

How to reset your unit

If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the factory settings when the 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.
• Characters that conform to ISO 8859-5 or ISO 8859-1 can be displayed. Refer to "Russian" of <12-7. Initial settings>.
• The illustrations of the display and panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more 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.

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