Kenwood KDC-5051U

Here at Kenwood Car Audio Online you will find the KDC-5051U. This a real step-up model in our range having the benefit of a 3-line full dot LCD display, and direct iPod/iPhone and tuner preset keys. It is a pleasure to use and will transform your dashboard. Designed specifically for iPod/iPhone control with search keys ergonomically placed around the volume controls. Kenwood's new log key remembers the last fifteen performed actions giving quick access to commonly used features. Want to add Bluetooth hands-free calling with music streaming from your phone? Just add the KCA-BT300 Bluetooth interface.

Key Features:

• 3 or 2 line, full DOT LCD display
• Variable illumination
• Accent key
• Log function
• Multi-language menu text & tag support
• Illuminated front USB & AUX input
• iPod/iPhone direct control with optional cable KCA-iP102
• Bluetooth handsfree & audio profile with optional unit KCA-BT300

General Features:

• DIN Size 1 DIN
• Detachable Faceplate Yes
• Protection Case For Faceplate Yes, softcase
• Faceplate Mechanism Full Detachable Faceplate
• Key Illumination Variable
• Rotary Encoder & Control Knob Yes
• Music Search function Yes
• LOG function Yes
• Accent key Yes, (iPod key)
• Installer Memory Yes
• Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return Yes, (only by IR remote)
• Touch Sensor Tone Yes
• Optional IR remote controller Yes, (RC405)
• Digital Clock (24H) Yes
• All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes) Yes
• Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
• ISO connector Yes
• Optional Bluetooth unit Yes, (KCA-BT300)
• USB interface x 1 Yes
• Display Type LCD Display
• Display Layout 3/2 line full dot
• Display Illumination Variable
• Spectrum Analyzer Yes
• Dimmer Control 2 steps - Automatic
• Colour control Yes
• Display Off Mode Yes
• Demo Mode Yes
• Multi language menu & tag Yes, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
• Front/edge Piano black
• Dress plate Dark Silver
• Volume & operation knob or wheel Acrylic Clear (Black)
• Preset key finish Piano Black
• Escutcheon finish Piano Black
• Triangle Illumination Red
• Volume & operation knob illumination Variable
• Key illumination variable
• Variable color illumination Yes
• Illumination Effect Yes
• Radio Data System Yes
• Radio Text Plus Yes
• Program Type Function (PTY) Yes
• K3I - Clean Reception Tuner Yes
• FM Reception Yes
• AM (MW/LW) Reception Yes
• Presets 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
• Station Select
• Tuner preset/recall key Yes
• Automatic Memory Entry (AME) Yes
• Up/Down Seek Tuning Yes
• Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual) Yes
• FM Stereo / Mono Selector Yes
• CD-R/RW Compatible Yes
• MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
• WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Yes
• AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Playback Yes
• CD Text Support Yes
• Supreme Yes
• D.A.C. processing 24 bit
• 0 bit Mute Yes
• Random Function (Track/Disc) Yes
• Repeat Function (Track/Disc) Yes
• Scan Function (Track/Disc) Yes
• USB terminal Yes, Front side with slide protection cover
• USB Type USB1.1 / USB 2.0
• ACDrive compatible Yes
• Kenwood Music Editor Lite Yes, can be downloaded from website
• MP3 playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
• WMA (Windows Media File) playback Yes
• AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playback Yes
• Made for iPod & iPhone * Yes
• USB Digital connection (1 wire) with optiona cable KCA-iP102
• Music playback Yes
• Music library search Yes
• Alphabet search Yes
• Skip search Yes
• Related search Yes
• My playlist Yes
• Control by hand Yes
• Reverse browsing Yes
• 2 Speed search Yes
• Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
• Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
• Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd Gen
• Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd Gen
• Works with iPhone * Yes, iPhone, iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS
• Battery charge + power control Yes
• * Always update to latest Apple firmware
• Dual Changer Control (CH1, CH2 & AUX) Yes
• CD Text Ready with Compatible KENWOOD Units Yes
• Disc & Track Repeat Yes
• Disc & Track Scan Yes
• Disc & Track Random Play Yes
• Bluetooth Handsfree Yes
• Bluetooth Audio Streaming Yes
• iPod Control with KCA-iP500 Yes
• AUX RCA Adaptor Yes
• Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
• MOSFET Power IC Yes
• Auxiliary input Yes, Front panel
• Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
• Pre-out 3 RCA
• Pre-out Output Level 2.5V
• Subwoofer Reference Level Adj. Yes
• Built-In Amplifier Cut-Off Yes
• Dual-Zone Source & Volume Control Yes
• Dual-Zone (FRONT / REAR Switchable) Yes
• Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
• Balance/Fader/Loudness Control Yes
• Balance/Fader Control Yes
• System Q (Preset Sound Control) Yes
• Bass Boost Circuit Yes
• System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF) Yes
• External Media Control Bus (5L) Yes
• iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire) Yes, with optional KCA-iP101
• USB interface Yes
• OEM Wired Remote Control Yes
• Power Control (P.CON) wire Yes
• Dimmer control wire Yes
• FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
• FM Frequency range (50kHz step) 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
• FM Usable Sensitivity 0.7?V/75ohm (S/N 26dB)
• FM Quieting Sensitivity 1.6?V/75ohm (S/N 46dB)
• FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) 65dB
• FM Selectivity(DIN) over 80dB (±400kHz)
• FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) 35dB
• MW Frequency Range 531kHz ~ 1611kHz
• MW Frequency step 9kHz
• MW Usable Sensitivity 25?V (S/N 20dB)
• LW Frequency Range 153kHz ~ 279kHz
• LW Usable Sensitivity 45?V (S/N 20dB)
• Laser Diode GaAIAs
• Digital Filter(D/A) 8 Times Over Sampling
• Digital/Analogue Converter 24 Bit
• Spindle Speed 500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 1 times)
• Wow & Flutter Below Measurable Limit
• Frequency Response 10Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01% (1kHz)
• Signal to Noise Ratio 110dB (1kHz)
• Dynamic Range 93dB
• MP3 Decoder Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
• WMA Decoder Compliant with Windows Media Audio
• AAC Decoder AAC-LC".m4a" Files
• USB Version compatibility 1.1 / 2.0
• File System FAT 16/32
• Maximum Supply current 500mA
• Maximum Power 50W x 4
• Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) 30W x 4
• Preout Level 2500mV / 10kOhm,
• Preout Impedance ? 600Ohm
• Speaker Impedance 4Ohm ~ 8Ohm
• AUX Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
• AUX Maximum Input Voltage 1200mV
• AUX Input Impedance 10kOhm
• Bass Tone Control 100Hz ±8dB
• Middle Tone Control 1kHz ±8dB
• Treble Tone Control 12.5kHz ±8dB
• Operating voltage 14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
• Maximum Current Consumption 10A
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 182 x 53 x 155mm
• Weight 1300gr

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