Kenwood Car Stereo System KDC BT73DAB User Manual

0. Contents  
1. Before use  
1-1. Safety precaution  
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8. Listen to the CD/ Audio file  
8-1. Playing music  
36  
13. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-  
BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)  
62  
1-2. Important information  
1-3. Regulatory Compliance  
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  
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  
2. Appendix  
2-1. Specifications  
2-2. Trademarks  
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3. Basic operations  
3-1. Component names  
3-2. Preparations  
3-3. How to select the item  
3-4. General operations  
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14. Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53U)  
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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  
9. Listen to the tuner  
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4. Audio adjustments (KDC-5057SD)  
4-1. Audio control  
4-2. Audio preset  
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9-1. Listening to the radio  
9-2. Station preset memory  
9-3. Auto memory  
9-4. Recall preset station  
9-5. Tuner setting  
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  
9-6. PTY (Program Type)  
14-10. Display of phone number types  
(categories)  
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  
15. Bluetooth audio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-  
BT53U )  
15-1. Before use  
15-2. Basic operations  
15-3. Playback mode  
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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  
16. Bluetooth settings (KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53U)  
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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  
5-11. DSP preset recall  
6. Listen to the iPod  
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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  
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  
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16-6. Bluetooth detail setting  
17. Troubleshooting guide  
17-1. Setting error  
17-2. Operation/wiring error  
17-3. Error messages  
11-6. Display & Illumination setting  
12. General settings  
6-9. App & iPod mode setting  
12-1. Adjusting the clock  
12-2. Adjusting the date  
7. Aha Radio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)  
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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  
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  
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KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD  
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Before use  
3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi,  
Kanagawa 221-0022, JAPAN  
los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras  
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva  
1999/5/CE.  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ  
ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ  
ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/EK.  
1-3. Regulatory Compliance  
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical  
and Electronic Equipment and Batteries  
(applicable for EU countries that have  
adopted separate waste collection systems)  
EU Representative:  
KENWOOD Electronics Europe BV  
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The  
Netherlands  
Português  
Eesti  
JVC KENWOOD declara que este KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53U está conforme com os requisitos  
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/  
CE.  
Sellega kinnitab JVC KENWOOD, et see KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53U vastab direktiivi 1999/5/EC põhilistele  
nõudmistele ja muudele asjakohastele määrustele.  
Latviešu  
English  
Polska  
Ar šo, JVC KENWOOD, apstiprina, ka KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53U atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK galvenajām  
prasībām un citiem tās nosacījumiem.  
Hereby, JVC KENWOOD declares that this unit  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U is in compliance with the  
essential requirements and other relevant provisions  
of Directive 1999/5/EC.  
JVC KENWOOD niniejszym oświadcza, że  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U spełnia zasadnicze wymogi  
oraz inne istotne postanowienia dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.  
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out  
wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.  
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries  
should be recycled at a facility capable of handling  
these items and their waste byproducts.  
Lietuviškai  
Český  
Šiuo, JVC KENWOOD, pareiškia, kad šis KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53U atitinka pagrindinius Direktyvos 1999/5/EB  
reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias nuostatas.  
Français  
JVC KENWOOD timto prohlasuje, ze KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53Ue ve shode se zakladnimi pozadavky a  
s dalsimi prislusnymi ustanoveni Narizeni vlady c.  
426/2000 Sb.  
Par la présente JVC KENWOOD déclare que l’appareil  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U est conforme aux  
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions  
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.  
Malti  
Hawnhekk, JVC KENWOOD, jiddikjara li dan  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet  
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li  
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.  
Par la présente, JVC KENWOOD déclare que ce  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U est conforme aux  
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la  
directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.  
Magyar  
Alulírott, JVC KENWOOD, kijelenti, hogy a  
jelen KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U megfelel az  
1999/5/EC irányelvben meghatározott alapvető  
követelményeknek és egyéb vonatkozó előírásoknak.  
Contact your local authority for details in locating a  
recycle facility nearest to you.  
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve  
resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our  
health and the environment.  
Українська  
Deutsch  
Компанія JVC KENWOOD заявляє, що цей виріб  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U відповідає ключовим  
вимогам та іншим пов’язаним положенням  
Директиви 1999/5/EC.  
Hiermit erklärt JVC KENWOOD, dass sich dieser  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U in Übereinstimmung mit  
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen  
relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG  
befindet. (BMWi)  
Svenska  
Härmed intygar JVC KENWOOD att denna  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U stär l överensstämelse med  
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta  
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.  
Notice: The sign “Pb” below the symbol for batteries  
indicates that this battery contains lead.  
Turkish  
The marking of products using lasers  
Hiermit erklärt JVC KENWOOD die Übereinstimmung  
des Gerätes KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U mit den  
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen  
relevanten Festlegungen der Richitlinie 1999/5/EG.  
(Wien)  
JVC KENWOOD, işbu belge ile KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53U numaralı bu ünitenin 1999/5/EC  
Direktifi’nin özel gereksinimlerine ve ilgili diğer  
hükümlerine uygun olduğunu beyan eder.  
Suomi  
JVC KENWOOD vakuuttaa täten että KDC-BT73DAB,  
KDC-BT53U tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY  
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin  
muiden ehtojen mukainen.  
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says  
that the component uses laser beams that have been  
classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing  
laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no  
danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.  
Nederlands  
Hierbij verklaart JVC KENWOOD dat het toestel  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U in overeenstemming  
is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante  
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.  
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.  
Bij deze verklaat JVC KENWOOD dat deze  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U voldoet aan de essentiële  
eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van  
Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.  
Slovensky  
Spoločnosť JVC KENWOOD týmto vyhlasuje, že  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U spĺňa zákldné požiadavky a  
ďalšie prislušné ustanovenia Direktĺvy 1999/5/EC.  
Italiano  
Dansk  
Con la presente JVC KENWOOD dichiara che questo  
KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U è conforme ai requisiti  
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite  
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.  
Declaration of Conformity with regard to  
the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC  
Undertegnede JVC KENWOOD erklærer harved,  
at følgende udstyr KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U  
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante  
krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.  
Declaration of Conformity with regard to  
the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC  
Español  
Manufacturer:  
JVC KENWOOD Corporation  
Ελληνικά  
Por medio de la presente JVC KENWOOD declara  
que el KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U cumple con  
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ JVC KENWOOD ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ  
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KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD  
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2. Appendix  
: 10 kΩ  
CD player section  
Audio section  
2-1. Specifications  
Laser diode  
: GaAlAs  
Digital filter (D/A)  
: 8 Times Over Sampling  
D/A Converter  
: 24 Bit  
Spindle speed (Audio files)  
: 500 – 200 rpm (CLV)  
Wow & Flutter  
: Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)  
: 0.008 %  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)  
: 110 dB  
Maximum output power  
: 50 W x 4  
Output power (DIN45324,+B=14.4V )  
: 30 W x 4  
Preout level/ Load (CD)  
: 2500 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout impedance  
: ≤ 600 Ω  
General  
Operating voltage  
FM tuner section  
Frequency range (50 kHz step)  
: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)  
: 7.2 dBf (0.63 μV/75 Ω)  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB)  
: 15.2 dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω)  
Frequency response ( 3 dB)  
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)  
: 75 dB ( 400 kHz)  
Stereo separation  
: 45 dB (1 kHz)  
KDC-BT73DAB KDC-BT53U  
: 14.4 V (10.5 – 16V allowable)  
KDC-5057SD  
: 14.4 V (11 – 16V allowable)  
Maximum Current consumption  
: 10 A  
Installation Size (W x H x D)  
: 182 x 53 x 159 mm  
Weight  
Speaker Impedance  
: 4 – 8 Ω  
Tone  
KDC-BT73DAB KDC-BT53U  
Band1 : 62.5 Hz 9 dB  
Band2 : 100 Hz 9 dB  
Band3 : 160 Hz 9 dB  
Band4 : 250 Hz 9 dB  
Band5 : 400 Hz 9 dB  
Band6 : 630 Hz 9 dB  
Band7 : 1 kHz 9 dB  
Band8 : 1.6 kHz 9 dB  
Band9 : 2.5 kHz 9 dB  
Band10 : 4 kHz 9 dB  
Band11 : 6.3 kHz 9 dB  
Band12 : 10 kHz 9 dB  
Band13 : 16 kHz 9 dB  
KDC-BT73DAB KDC-BT53U  
: 1.3 kg  
KDC-5057SD  
MW tuner section  
Frequency range (9 kHz step)  
: 531 kHz – 1611 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 36 µV  
Dynamic range  
: 93 dB  
MP3 decode  
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode  
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
: 1.2 kg  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
AAC decode  
: AAC-LC .m4a” files  
LW tuner section  
Frequency range (9 kHz step)  
: 153 kHz – 279 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 57 µV  
USB interface  
USB Standard  
: USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed)  
File System  
: FAT12/16/ 32  
KDC-5057SD  
Bass : 100 Hz 8 dB  
Middle : 1 kHz 8 dB  
Treble : 12.5 kHz 8 dB  
DAB tuner section (KDC-BT73DAB)  
Frequency range  
L-BAND : 1452.960 MHz – 1490.624 MHz  
BAND III : 174.928 MHz – 239.200 MHz  
Sensitivity  
: -100 dBm  
Signal to Noise ratio  
: 80 dB  
Antenna Connector type  
: SMB  
Antenna Output Voltage (11 – 16V)  
: 14.4 V  
Antenna Maximun Current  
: <100 mA  
Maximum Supply current  
: DC 5 V = 1 A  
Bluetooth section (KDC-BT73DAB/  
KDC-BT53U)  
Decode  
: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV  
Version  
: Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified  
SD section (KDC-5057SD)  
Compatible physical format  
: Version 2.00  
Maximum memory capacity  
: 32GB  
File system  
: FAT12/16/32  
MP3 decode  
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode  
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
AAC decode  
: AAC-LC .m4a” files  
WAV decode  
: Linear-PCM  
Frequency range  
: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz  
Output Power  
: +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE) Power Class 2  
Maximum Communication range  
: Line of sight approx.10m (32.8 ft)  
Profiles  
: HFP (Hands Free Profile)  
: SPP (Serial Port Profile)  
: PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)  
: OPP (Object Push Profile)  
: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)  
: AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)  
Auxiliary input  
Frequency response ( 3 dB)  
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Input Maximum Voltage  
: 1200 mV  
Input Impedance  
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Appendix  
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.  
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an  
electronic accessory has been designed to connect  
specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has  
been certified by the developer to meet Apple  
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for  
the operation of this device or its compliance with  
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the  
use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect  
wireless performance.  
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch  
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
iTunes and Safari are trademark of Apple Inc.  
aha, the Aha logo, and the Aha trade dress are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HARMAN  
International Industries, used with permission.  
Android and Chrome are trademark of Google Inc.  
Internet Explorer and Windows Media are registered  
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and other countries.  
The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.  
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
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3. Basic operations  
playback of the connected device, this indicator  
blinks.  
3-1. Component names  
3-2. Preparations  
3-3. How to select the item  
For how to select setting items such as a function  
setting item, see the following example:  
Cancel the Demonstration mode  
Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the  
unit for the first time after installation.  
(10) [E]/ [F] button  
Press the button to select a song or station.  
Example: Setting the Date format of the display  
(11) Release button  
1 Press [Control] knob to cancel the  
Demonstration mode when the message “To  
cancel DEMO Press the volume knob” appears  
(approx. 15 seconds).  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Press the button to detach the faceplate.  
“Function” appears and enters the Function setting  
mode.  
(12) KDC-BT73DAB KDC-BT53U [Ú] button  
Press the button to make, answer, or disconnect a  
hands-free call.  
2 Select the Date Mode function item.  
2 Turn [Control] knob to select the “YES, and  
then press [Control] knob.  
The Demonstration mode can also be canceled  
in the Function Setting mode. Refer to <12-6.  
Demonstration mode setting> (page 60).  
(13) KDC-5057SD [A~Z] button  
Press any of (A to Z) button during the Music  
search mode to enter the alphabet search mode.  
(1) [1/6] button  
Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate  
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.  
Turn [Control] knob to select “Settings, and  
then press [Control] knob.  
Next, turn [Control] knob to select “Clock&Date,  
and then press [Control] knob.  
Finally, turn [Control] knob to select “Date  
Mode, and then press [Control] knob.  
To cancel and return to the previous item, press  
[1/6].  
(2) [SRC] button  
Press the button to select the source. Refer to  
<Source selection> (page 14).  
(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.  
3 Turn [Control] knob to select a format (7  
types), and then press [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
4 Press and hold [1/6].  
Exits the Function setting mode.  
(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.  
About the description in this manual  
In this manual, operations performed in steps 2 and 3 are  
described as follows:  
2 Select “Settings” > “Clock&Date” > “Date Mode”  
using [Control knob].  
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Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the  
Release button; otherwise it can fall down due to  
vibration.  
(5) [G] button  
Press the button to eject the disc.  
3 Select a format (7 types) using [Control] knob.  
The faceplate is a precision component of the unit  
and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.  
Keep the faceplate in its case while detached.  
Do not place the faceplate (and case) in areas  
exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or  
humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or  
the possibility of water splashing.  
(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  
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Basic operations  
3-4. General operations  
Power  
Press [SRC] to turn the power ON.  
Press and hold [SRC] to turn the power OFF.  
Source selection  
Press [SRC].  
The source will switch each time upon pressing the  
button.  
Source  
Display  
Standby  
Digital radio[2]  
Tuner  
“STANDBY”  
“DIGITAL RADIO”  
“TUNER”  
USB device connected to front USB terminal “USB(FRONT)”  
USB device connected to rear USB terminal  
iPod connected to front USB terminal[1]  
iPod connected to rear USB terminal[1]  
aha™ of iPod connected to front USB  
terminal[1][2][3]  
“USB(REAR)”  
“iPod(FRONT)”  
“iPod(REAR)”  
“aha(FRONT)”  
aha™ of iPod connected to rear USB  
terminal[1][2][3]  
aha™ of device connected via Bluetooth[1]  
[2][3]  
“aha(REAR)”  
“aha”  
Bluetooth audio[2][3]  
SD[1][4]  
“BT AUDIO”  
“SD”  
CD[1]  
“CD”  
Auxiliary Input  
“AUX”  
[1] This source can be selected only when it can be played.  
[2] Function of KDC-BT73DAB.  
[3] Function of KDC-BT53U.  
[4] Function of KDC-5057SD.  
Setting the source switching  
Source switching can be set so that pressing [SRC] switches  
among sources. For more details, refer to <12-7. Initial  
settings> (page 61).  
Source switching can be set so that “aha” and “AUX” sources  
can not be selected when not in use. For more details, refer  
to <12-7. Initial settings> (page 61).  
Volume  
Turn [Control] knob.  
USB terminal  
A USB device or iPod can be connected.  
The CA-U1EX (Max. 500mA) or KCA-iP102  
(optional accessories) is recommended to  
connect a USB device or iPod.  
Auxiliary input  
A portable audio device can be connected with  
a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).  
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“HPF”  
High Pass Filter  
Through/ 100/ 120/  
150 (Hz)  
85/ 120/ 160/ Through  
(Hz)  
Reverse (180°)/  
Normal (0°)  
ON/ OFF  
4-1. Audio control  
4-2. Audio preset  
4-3. Audio preset recall  
You can adjust the audio control items.  
You can register the values set the Audio control  
items.  
You can recall the Audio control items registered to  
the <4-2. Audio preset> (page 17).  
“LPF SubWoofer” Low Pass Filter  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
“SubWoofer  
Phase”  
“Supreme”[3] Supreme setting  
“Audio Preset” Audio Preset  
memory[1]  
Subwoofer Phase  
1 Set the audio control items  
Refer to <4-1. Audio control> (page 16).  
1 Press [SRC] to select a recall source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Select “Audio Control” > “Detailed Settings”  
> “Audio Preset” > “Memory” using [Control]  
knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
Recall/ Memory  
“Volume Offset” Volume offset  
–8 — 0 (dB)  
(AUX: -8 — +8)  
3 Select “Audio Control” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Detailed Settings” >  
“Audio Preset” > “Recall” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
[1] Refer to <4-2. Audio preset> (page 17), <4-3. Audio  
preset recall> (page 17).  
[2] “User”: The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble settings  
are effective.  
3 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.  
“Memory Completed” appears.  
4 Select a audio control item using [Control]  
knob.  
4 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.  
“Recall Completed” appears.  
[3] Audio file source only  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Display  
Audio control item Range  
5 Select a value using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
“SubWoofer Level”  
“Bass Level”  
Subwoofer level  
Bass level  
–15 — +15 (dB)  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
–8 — +8 (dB)  
–8 — +8 (dB)  
–8 — +8 (dB)  
Number of Audio preset memories that can be stored  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
“Middle Level”  
“Treble Level”  
“Equalizer PRO”  
“Bass Adjust”  
Middle level  
Treble level  
Register a pair of Audio preset memories. You cannot  
register them by source.  
Adjusting Bass, Middle, and Treble levels  
When reset  
You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for each source.  
When you press the Reset button, audio control values of all  
sources will be set to the values registered here.  
“Bass Center FRQ” Bass Center Frequency 60/ 80/ 100/ 200 (Hz)  
“Bass Level”  
Bass level  
–8 — +8 (dB)  
1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00  
OFF/ ON  
Audio control items that can be registered  
“Bass Q Factor” Bass Q Factor  
The following Audio control items can be registered.  
“Bass Center FRQ, Bass Level, Bass Q Factor, Bass EXT,  
“Middle Center FRQ, Middle Level, Middle Q Factor,  
Treble Center FRQ, Treble Level, SubWoofer Level, HPF,  
“LPF SubWoofer, SubWoofer Phase”  
“Bass EXT”  
Bass Extend  
“Middle Adjust”  
“Middle Center Middle Center  
FRQ” Frequency  
“Middle Level” Middle level  
“Middle Q Factor” Middle Q Factor  
“Treble Adjust”  
0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5 (kHz)  
–8 — +8 (dB)  
0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25  
“Treble Center Treble Center  
10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/  
17.5 kHz  
–8 — +8 (dB)  
FRQ”  
“Treble Level”  
“Preset Equalizer”  
Frequency  
Treble level  
Preset Equalizer curve “Rock”/“Pops”/“Easy”/  
“Top40”/Jazz”/  
”Powerful”/“Natural”/  
“User”[2]  
“Bass Boost”  
“Loudness”  
Bass Boost  
Loudness  
“Level1”/“Level2”/  
”Level3”/OFF”  
“Level1”/“Level2”/  
“OFF”  
“Balance”  
“Fader”  
“SubWoofer”  
“Detailed Settings”  
Balance  
Fader  
Subwoofer output  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
OFF/ ON  
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“Sound Realizer”  
Virtually makes the sound more realistic  
using the DSP.  
5-1. Audio control  
5-2. Manual equalizer control  
5-3. Car type selection  
You can adjust the audio control items.  
You can adjust the equalizer curve manually.  
You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival  
time by selecting your environment from the car  
types.  
OFF”/ “Level1”/ “Level2”/ “Level3”  
“Sound Elevation” Virtually raises the sound field using  
the DSP.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
OFF”/ “Low”/ “Middle”/ “High”  
Sets each source’s volume as a difference  
from the basic volume.  
“–8” — “0” (AUX: “–8”— “+8”)  
Sets the Rear channel Mute.  
“ON”/ “OFF”  
Sets the Subwoofer Mute.  
“ON”/ “OFF”  
You can register the values set the Audio  
control items.  
Refer to <5-10. DSP preset> (page  
24), <5-11. DSP preset recall> (page  
24).  
Sets the Bass Boost level in 3 steps.  
OFF”/ “Level1”/ “Level2”/ “Level3”  
Makes the sounds at high and low  
frequencies louder.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
“Volume offset”  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
“Rear Mute”  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
3 Select “Audio Control” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Manual Equalizer”  
using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
“SubWoofer Mute”  
“Audio Preset”  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “Car  
Type” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4 Select a audio control item using [Control]  
knob.  
4 Select a equalizer control item using [Control]  
knob.  
Display  
Overview  
4 Select a car type using [Control] knob.  
“SubWoofer Level”  
You can set subwoofer level.  
“–15” — “0” — “+15”  
Display  
Description  
Range  
“Bass Boost”[4]  
“Gain”  
Adjust the gain of each band.  
-9 – 0 – +9 dB  
1.35/ 1.50/ 2.00  
OFF”/ “ON”  
Display  
Car type  
“Preset Equalizer”[1][4] Select from among preset equalizer curves  
to set the sound quality.  
“Q Factor” Adjust Q of each band.  
“Bass EXT” Adjust the gain of lower  
frequencies than 62.5 Hz to the  
level equivalent to 62.5 Hz.  
“OFF”  
“Compact”  
“Sedan”  
Not compensating.  
Compact car  
Sedan  
“Loudness”[4]  
User[2]/ “Natural”/ “Rock”/ “Pops”/  
“Easy”/ “Top 40”/ “Jazz”/ “Powerful”/  
“iPod”(During iPod source only)  
“Manual Equalizer””[1][4] Set the equalizer curve manually.  
Refer to <5-2. Manual equalizer control>  
(page 19).  
OFF”/ “Low”/ “High”  
“Wagon”  
“Minivan”  
“SUV”  
Station wagon  
Minivan  
Sport-utility vehicle  
Passenger van  
“Balance”  
“Fader”  
Adjusts left/right speaker balance.  
“Left15” — “0” — “Right15”  
Adjusts front/rear speaker balance.  
“Rear15” — “0” — “Front15”  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
When “Bass EXT” and “Q Factor” are selected, skip  
step 5.  
“Passenger Van”  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
[1] You can select for each source.  
“Pro Setup”  
5 Select a Band using [Control] knob.  
“BAND1”; 62.5 Hz, “BAND2”; 100 Hz,  
“BAND3”; 160 Hz, “BAND4”; 250 Hz,  
“BAND5”; 400 Hz, “BAND6”; 630 Hz,  
“BAND7”; 1 kHz, “BAND8”; 1.6 kHz,  
“BAND9”; 2.5 kHz, “BAND10”; 4 kHz,  
“BAND11”; 6.3 kHz, “BAND12”; 10 kHz,  
“BAND13”; 16kHz  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
“DSP Set”  
Turn on/off the DSP function.  
“Bypass”: Disables the DSP function.  
Through: Enables the DSP function.  
To get clear sound, set the sound  
environment according to the location and  
size of physically installed speakers with  
reference to the followings:  
<5-3. Car type selection> (page 19)  
<5-4. Speaker setting> (page 20)  
<5-5. X’Over setting> (page 20)  
<5-6. Listening position setting> (page  
21)  
[2] “User”: The Equalizer curve set in the section <5-2.  
Manual equalizer control> (page 19) is recalled.  
[3] This function is not effective for the Tuner and Digital  
radio source.  
[4] Displayed only when “DSP Set” is set to ”Through.  
[5] Audio file source only  
To set the delay time finely  
“Car Type”[4]  
“Speaker Setting”[4]  
“X’Over”[4]  
You can compensate the distances in more details by using  
<5-7. Delay time control> (page 22) function.  
“DTA Settings”[4]  
5 Select a value using [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
6 Select a value using [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
When you selected “iPod” for “Preset Equalizer”  
<5-7. Delay time control> (page 21)  
<5-8. Channel level fine adjustments>  
(page 22)  
<5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings> (page  
23)  
When you selected “iPod” for “Preset Equalizer, next select  
an equalizer curve. Select a desired equalizer curve using  
[Control] knob from among 22 equalizer curves displayed  
after you selected “iPod.  
When the “Manual Equalizer” item is not displayed  
This function is not available when “iPod” is selected for  
“Preset Equalizer.  
“Sound Enhancements”[4]  
“Supreme”[5]  
Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.  
Can be set while Audio file source of USB/  
CD and iPod source.  
ON”/ “OFF”  
“HIGHWAY-SOUND” Compensates the low volume or bass  
[3]  
sound being lost by road noises to make  
vocal sound clearer.  
OFF”/ “Low”/ “Middle”/ “High”  
“Space Enhancer”[3] Virtually enhances the sound space using  
the DSP.  
OFF”/ “Small”/ “Medium”/ “Large”  
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5-4. Speaker setting  
5-5. X’Over setting  
5-6. Listening position setting  
5-7. Delay time control  
The speaker X’Over is automatically set when the  
position and size of each speaker are selected from  
the following items.  
Fine adjusting the following setting values  
corresponding to the X’Over values set in the  
section <5-4. Speaker setting> (page 20).  
You can adjust sound localization according to the  
listening position.  
Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position  
compensation value specified at <5-3. Car type  
selection> (page 19).  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
Preparation for setting  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
If you specify the distance from the center of the currently  
set listening position to every speaker, the delay time will  
be automatically computed and set.  
1. Determine the center of the currently set listening  
position as the reference point (in the illustration shown  
below).  
2. Measure the distances from the reference point to the  
speakers.  
3. Calculate the differences between the distance of the  
furthest speaker and other speakers.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “DTA  
Settings” > “Preset Position” using [Control]  
knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” >  
“Speaker Setting” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” >  
“X’Over” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4. Input the differences calculated in step 3 for individual  
speakers.  
5. Adjust gain for individual speakers. A sound image will be  
shifted to the speaker with increased gain.  
Example: When “Front” is selected as the listening position  
(<5-6. Listening position setting> (page 21)).  
4 Select a speaker type using [Control] knob.  
Speaker type Setting item Setting value  
4 Select a speaker type using [Control] knob.  
Speaker type Setting item Setting value  
4 Select a listening position using [Control]  
knob.  
“Front”  
Front speaker Door, On Dash, Under Dash”  
location  
“Front”  
“FC”  
Front high pass filter  
Through, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,  
100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250 Hz  
Display  
“ALL”  
“Front R”  
“Front L”  
“Front All”  
Compensation seat  
Not compensating.  
Front Right seat  
Front Left seat  
“SIZE”  
Front speaker size  
“O.E.M., 8cm, 10cm, 12cm,  
“13cm, 16cm, 17cm, 18cm,  
“4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9, 7x10”  
Tweeter size  
“SLOPE”[1] Front high pass slope  
-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct  
Front seat  
“GAIN”  
“FC”  
Front gain  
-8 ,-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0 dB  
Rear high pass filter  
Through, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,  
100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250 Hz  
“TW”  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
“None, Small, Medium, Large”  
“Rear”  
“Rear”  
Rear speaker Door, Rear Deck”  
location  
“SIZE”  
(“2nd Row, 3rd Row”[1])  
Rear speaker size  
“SLOPE”[1] Rear high pass slope  
“None, O.E.M., 8cm, 10cm,  
“12cm, 13cm, 16cm, 17cm,  
“18cm, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9,  
“7x10”  
-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct  
“GAIN”  
“SubWoofer” “FC”  
Rear Gain  
-8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0 dB  
Subwoofer low pass filter  
30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120,  
150, 180, 220, 250, Through Hz  
“SubWoofer” “SIZE”  
Speaker Size Subwoofer  
“None, 16cm, 20cm, 25cm,  
“30cm, 38cm Over”  
“SLOPE”[1] Subwoofer slope  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
[1] Value set when “Minivan” or “Passenger Van” is selected  
as described in <5-3. Car type selection> (page 19).  
-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct  
Subwoofer gain  
“GAIN”  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
-8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0 dB  
Subwoofer phase  
“REV” (180°)/ “NML” (0°)  
Shelving filter  
“PHASE”  
“FC”  
5 Select a setting item using [Control] knob.  
6 Select a setting value using [Control] knob.  
“Tweeter”  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
1, 1.6, 2.5, 4, 5, 6.3, 8, 10, 12.5 kHz  
Tweete volume  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
“Volume”  
-8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0 dB  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “DTA  
Settings” > “DTA” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
[1] Displayed only when “FC” is set to ”30” - “250.  
5 Select a setting item using [Control] knob.  
6 Select a setting value using [Control] knob.  
4 Select a speaker using [Control] knob.  
Speaker  
Front Left speaker  
Front Right speaker “FrontR”  
Rear Left speaker “RearL”  
Display  
“FrontL”  
Range  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
0 – 610 cm  
0 – 610 cm  
0 – 610 cm  
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Rear Right speaker  
Subwoofer Left  
Subwoofer Right  
“RearR”  
“SW L”  
“SW R”  
0 – 610 cm  
0 – 610 cm  
0 – 610 cm  
5-8. Channel level fine adjustments  
5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings  
After DTA compensation, you can finely adjust  
the unsatisfactory speaker volume of respective  
speaker.  
You can reset the DTA-compensated values to the  
factory settings.  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
5 Select a value using [Control] knob.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than  
Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “DTA  
Settings” > “Reset DTA Setting” using [Control]  
knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “DTA  
Settings” > “Channel Level” using [Control]  
knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.  
4 Select a speaker using [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Speaker  
Front Left speaker  
Front Right speaker “Front”“R”  
Rear Left speaker  
Rear Right speaker  
Subwoofer Left  
Display  
“Front”“L”  
Range  
Press and hold [1/6].  
-8 – 0 dB  
-8 – 0 dB  
-8 – 0 dB  
-8 – 0 dB  
-8 – 0 dB  
-8 – 0 dB  
“Rear”“L”  
“Rear”“R”  
“SW”“L”  
“SW”“R”  
Subwoofer Right  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
5 Select a value using [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
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5-10. DSP preset  
5-11. DSP preset recall  
You can register the values set the DSP control  
items.  
You can recall the DSP control items registered to  
the <5-10. DSP preset> (page 24).  
1 Set the DSP control items  
Refer to the following operations to setup the  
Sound Control.  
- “SubWoofer Level” of <5-1. Audio control> (page  
18)  
1 Press [SRC] to select a recall source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
- <5-2. Manual equalizer control> (page 19)  
- <5-3. Car type selection> (page 19)  
- <5-4. Speaker setting> (page 20)  
- <5-5. X’Over setting> (page 20)  
- <5-6. Listening position setting> (page 21)  
- <5-7. Delay time control> (page 21)  
- <5-8. Channel level fine adjustments> (page  
22)  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “Audio  
Preset” > “Recall” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4 Select a recall memory number (“Recall 1” or  
“Recall 2”) using [Control] knob.  
5 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.  
“Recall Completed” appears.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
3 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “Audio  
Preset” > “Memory” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4 Select a memory number (“Memory 1” or  
“Memory 2”) using [Control] knob.  
5 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.  
“Memory Completed” appears.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
When reset  
When this unit is reset, all setting values stored in “Memory  
1” are applied to the source.  
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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  
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  
selected.  
Playing a iPod  
Connect the iPod to the USB terminal using the  
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).  
Made for  
1 Press [1/6].  
“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music  
search mode.  
iPod nano (6th generation)  
iPod nano (5th generation)  
iPod nano (4th generation)  
iPod nano (3rd generation)  
iPod nano (2nd generation)  
iPod nano (1st generation)  
iPod with video  
When the KDC-5057SD is used  
The KDC-5057SD allows you to enter the Alphabet search  
mode by pressing [A to Z]s instead of executing the  
following steps 2 and 3.  
2 Search for a song  
Operation type  
Operation  
Movement between items Turn [Control] knob.  
1 Press [1/6].  
“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music  
search mode.  
Selection of item  
Return to previous item  
Return to Top menu  
Press [Control] knob.  
Press [1/6].  
Press and hold [E].  
iPod classic  
iPod touch (4th generation)  
iPod touch (3rd generation)  
iPod touch (2nd generation)  
iPod touch (1st generation)  
iPhone 4S  
iPhone 4  
iPhone 3GS  
iPhone 3G  
iPhone  
2 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
Enter the Search select mode  
Exiting from the Music search mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
3 Select “Alphabet Search” using [Control] knob.  
[1] Front USB terminal  
[2] Rear USB terminal  
Undisplayable titles  
4 Select a character using [Control] knob.  
Return to the Music search mode.  
If no characters included in a song name can be displayed,  
the browse item name and digits are displayed.  
You can connect the iPod to either one of the USB  
terminals provided at the front and rear of this unit.  
If you connect a device to the USB terminal  
provided at the rear, the “REAR USB” indicator stays  
lit.  
Exiting from the Alphabet search mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Items  
Display  
Playlists  
Artists  
Albums  
Songs  
Podcasts  
Genres  
Composers  
“PLIST***”  
“ART***”  
“ALB***”  
“PRGM***”  
“PDCT***”  
“GEN***”  
“COM***”  
Notes on alphabet search  
Turning [Control] knob fast in the Music search mode allows  
you to enter the alphabet search mode.  
The time of Alphabet search may become long depending  
on the number of items (songs) in iPod.  
To search for a character other than A to Z and 1, enter “*.  
If the first character string begins with an article “a, an,  
or “the” in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for in  
defiance of the article.  
For information on the compatibility with iPod/  
iPhone software, visit www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/  
ipod/.  
Types of available control vary depending on the  
type of connected iPod. Visit www.kenwood.com/  
cs/ce/ipod/ for further details.  
The word “iPod” appearing in this manual indicates  
the iPod or the iPhone connected with the iPod  
connection cable (optional accessory).  
When it is connected, the source is switched  
automatically and playback starts.  
Selecting a song  
Press [E] or [F] button.  
Fast-forwarding or fast-backwarding a song  
Press and hold [E] or [F].  
Pause and play a song  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Refer to the web site for connectable iPods and iPod  
connection cables.  
Removing iPod  
Switch the source to a device other than iPod  
and Aha Radio, and then remove the iPod.  
Data contained in the iPod may be damaged  
if you remove it when it is used as the active  
source.  
Notes  
If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music  
that was playing on the iPod is played first.  
In this case, “RESUMING” appears without displaying a folder  
name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct  
title, etc.  
When playback of iPod touch or iPhone does not start  
If an unsupported application has started when connecting  
iPod touch or iPhone, “APP & iPod Mode” appears and  
sometimes playback does not starts. In this case, APP &  
iPod Mode is set to “OFF. Refer to <6-9. App & iPod mode  
setting> (page 30).  
You cannot operate the iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ä” appears  
on the iPod.  
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Listen to the iPod  
6-5. Direct search  
6-6. Skip search  
6-7. Skip search ratio setting  
6-8. Playback mode  
You can search for music by selecting a browse item  
and an alphabetic character(s).  
You can search for a song by skipping songs at the  
set skip search ratio (the ratio of the number of  
songs to skip to the total number of songs in the  
selected list)  
You can change the ratio of skip performed as  
mentioned in <6-6. Skip search> (page 28).  
You can select a playback mode, such as Random  
play and Repeat play.  
1 Press [1/6].  
“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music  
search mode.  
1 Press [SRC] to select an iPod (“iPod”) source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
1 Press [SRC] to select an iPod (“iPod”) source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
1 Press [1/6].  
“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music  
search mode.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
Enter the Search select mode  
3 Select “Settings” > “Skip Search” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select “Play Mode” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
Enter the Search select mode  
3 Select “Direct Search” using [Control] knob.  
4 Select browse item using [Control] knob.  
3 Select “Skip Search” using [Control] knob.  
4 Select a playback mode function using  
[Control] knob.  
Display  
“PLAYLISTS”  
“ARTISTS”  
Browse item  
Playlists  
Artists  
4 Search for music  
4 Select a ratio (0.5%, 1%, 5%, 10%) using  
[Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Operation type  
Operation  
Display  
Description  
“ALBUMS”  
“SONGS”  
Albums  
Songs  
Movement between items Turn [Control] knob.  
“Folder Random”  
When set toON, plays the songs in the folder  
randomly. (Music only)  
Skip Search  
Selection of item  
Press [R] or [S].  
Press [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
“PODCASTS”  
“GENRES”  
Podcasts  
Genres  
“All Random”  
“File Repeat”  
When set toON, plays all songs in the iPod  
randomly. (Music only)  
Setting of skip search ratio Press [E] or [F].  
“COMPOSERS”  
Composers  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
When set toON, plays the song repeatedly.  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
Exiting from the Music search mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
5 Select select a character(s) using [Control]  
knob.  
You can select up to three characters.  
Skip search ratio setting  
5 Press [Control] knob.  
The setting is changed.  
You can also set the skip search ratio in the Function setting  
mode. Refer to <6-7. Skip search ratio setting> (page 29).  
6 Select “DONE” using [Control] knob.  
A search result list is displayed.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
7 Select music using [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Music search mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
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6-9. App & iPod mode setting  
You can select a music from iPod when App & iPod  
mode is set to ON.  
1 Press [SRC] and select an iPod (“iPod”) source  
using [Control] knob.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
3 Select “APP & iPod Mode” using [Control]  
knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
Selecting “APP & iPod Mode” item each time  
switching between On and Off.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
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.  
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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  
Requirements for listening to the Aha™ are as follows:  
You can select the station you want to listen to from  
your station list.  
Android  
Pause and play a content  
Press and hold [1/6].  
You need to register your cell phone before using it with  
this unit. See <13-2. Registering a Bluetooth device> (page  
62).  
iPhone or iPod touch  
Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running iOS4  
or later.  
Search for “aha” in the Apple iTunes App Store to  
find and install the most current version of the Aha™  
application on your device.  
iPhone/ iPod touch connected to this unit with a  
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).  
1 Press [1/6].  
“Station List” appears and enter the Station List  
mode.  
Selecting a content  
Press [E] or [F] button.  
Disconnect the iPhone or iPod touch.  
Forward 30 seconds a content  
Press and hold [F].  
1 Connect the Android smartphone via  
Bluetooth.  
2 Select a station using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
Backward 15 seconds a content  
Press and hold [E].  
3 Select a content using [Control] knob.  
Android™  
Use Android OS 2.2 or later.  
Download the Aha™ application to your  
smartphone from the Google Play.  
Bluetooth must be built in and the following profiles  
must be supported.  
- SPP (Serial Port Profile)  
- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)  
“Likes” current content  
Press [R] button.  
To unvote, press the button again.  
2 Open the Aha Radio application on your  
device.  
“Dislikes” current content  
Press [S] button.  
To unvote, press the button again.  
3 Press [SRC] to select an Aha Radio (“aha”)  
source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
Notes  
In the application on your device, log in and create a free  
account with Aha.  
iPhone or iPod touch  
1 Open the Aha Radio application on your  
Internet connection by LTE, 3G, EDGE, or WiFi.  
Because Aha™ is a third-party service, the specifications  
are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly,  
compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services  
may become unavailable.  
device.  
2 Connect the iPod to the USB terminal using  
the KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).  
Some Aha™ functionality cannot be operated from this unit.  
[1] Front USB terminal  
[2] Rear USB terminal  
3 Press [SRC] to select an Aha Radio  
(“aha(FRONT)” or “aha(REAR)”) source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
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7-5. Calling a number in the content  
7-6. Aha source control  
You can call the phone number obtained from the  
content from a smartphone connected to this unit  
via Bluetooth.  
You can turn on/off the aha source.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
1 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
“Make a call” appears.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Makes a call.  
3 Select “Initial Settings” > “aha Source” using  
[Control] knob.  
Canceling the call  
Press [1/6].  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4 Select a aha source control method using  
[Control] knob.  
“ON”: Turns on the aha source.  
“OFF”: Turns off the aha source.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
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8. Listen to the CD/ Audio file  
[1] commercially available  
8-1. Playing music  
8-2. Music search  
8-3. Skip search  
(Music Editor media <8-9. About “KENWOOD Music  
Editor Light” and “KENWOOD Music Control”> (page  
40))  
You can search for a song by skipping songs at the  
set skip search ratio (the ratio of the number of  
songs to skip to the total number of songs in the  
selected list).  
Attaching the Faceplate.  
You can select the music you want to listen to from  
the device or media being played now.  
Playing a disc  
Open the Disc slot cover upward.  
Insert a disc in the Disc slot.  
Selecting an audio file folder  
Press [R] or [S] button.  
1 Press [1/6].  
“MUSICSEARCH” appears, and the Music search  
mode is selected.  
Selecting a song (track or file)  
Press [E] or [F].  
Fast-forwarding or fast-backwarding a song  
(track or file)  
Press and hold [E] or [F].  
2 Search for music  
1 Press [1/6].  
“MUSICSEARCH” appears, and the Music search  
mode is selected.  
Audio file  
Operation type  
Movement between folders/files Turn [Control] knob.  
Selection of folder/file  
Return to previous folder  
Return to root folder  
Operation  
Pause and play a song (track or file)  
Press and hold [1/6].  
2 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
Enter the Search select mode  
Press [Control] knob.  
Press [1/6].  
Press and hold [E].  
When it is inserted, the source is switched  
automatically and playback starts.  
Close the Disc slot cover.  
Removing disc  
Open the Disc slot cover upward.  
Press [G].  
3 Select “Skip Search” using [Control] knob.  
Cancellation of Music search mode Press and hold [1/6].  
4 Search for music  
Operation type  
Movement between items  
Skip search  
Selection of item  
- indicator: Audio file  
Playing a USB device  
Connect a USB device to the USB terminal.  
Removing USB device  
; indicator: Folder  
Operation  
Press [SRC] to switch the source to a device  
other than USB, and then remove the USB  
device.  
Data contained in the USB device may be  
damaged if you remove it when it is used as the  
active source.  
Turn [Control] knob.  
Press [R] or [S].  
Press [Control] knob.  
Press [E] or [F].  
CD source  
Operation type  
Operation  
Movement between track Turn [Control] knob.  
Setting of skip search ratio  
Selection of track  
Return to first track  
Cancellation of Music  
search mode  
Press [Control] knob.  
Press and hold [E].  
Press [1/6].  
Exiting from the Music search mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Removing SD card (Function of KDC-5057SD)  
Press the Release button and detach the  
Faceplate. (Refer to <Detaching/ Attaching the  
faceplate> (page 13))  
Push the SD card until it clicks and then remove  
your finger from the card.  
The card pops up so that you can pull it out with  
your fingers.  
Attaching the Faceplate.  
Skip search ratio setting  
When two USB memories are connected  
You can also set the skip search ratio in the Function setting  
mode. Refer to <8-4. Skip search ratio setting> (page 38).  
[1] Front USB terminal  
[2] Rear USB terminal  
[3] optional accessory  
When two USB memories are connected, you can search for  
a song in both USB memories. When database information  
is added using KENWOOD Music Editor (<8-9. About  
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and “KENWOOD Music  
Control”> (page 40)), you can search a song in only one  
USB memory.  
You can connect the iPod or USB device to either  
one of the USB terminals provided at the front and  
rear of this unit.  
When it is connected, the source is switched  
automatically and playback starts.  
Playing a SD card (Function of KDC-5057SD)  
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.  
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Listen to the CD/ Audio file  
8-4. Skip search ratio setting  
8-5. Playback mode  
8-6. About the Audio file  
8-7. About the USB device  
(Music Editor media <8-9. About “KENWOOD Music  
Editor Light” and “KENWOOD Music Control”> (page  
40))  
You can change the ratio of skip performed as  
mentioned in <8-3. Skip search> (page 37).  
Playable Audio files  
AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav)  
of USB device/ SD card  
Playable disc media  
CD-R/RW/ROM  
Playable disc file formats  
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name.  
Playable USB devices  
USB mass storage class  
Playable USB device and SD card file system  
FAT12, FAT16, FAT32  
Even if the audio files comply with the standards  
listed above, playback may be impossible depending  
on the type or condition of the medium or device.  
Playback order of the Audio files  
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, files  
are played in the order of number from (1) to (6).  
When the USB device is connected to this unit, it is  
charged when this unit is powered.  
Install the USB device in the place where it will not  
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.  
You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or  
multi card reader.  
Save backups of the audio files used with this unit.  
The files can be erased depending on the operating  
condition of the USB device.  
We shall not be liable for any damage arising out of  
erasure of the stored data.  
No USB device comes with this unit. You need to  
purchase a commercially available USB device.  
When connecting the USB device, use of the  
CA-U1EX (option) is recommended.  
You can select a playback mode, such as Random  
play and Repeat play.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a CD/ USB/ SD (“CD”/  
“USB”/ “SD”) source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
1 Press [SRC] to select a USB/ SD (“USB”/ “SD”)  
source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
3 Select “Play Mode” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select “Settings” > “Skip Search” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4 Select a playback mode function using  
[Control] knob.  
Display  
Description  
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable  
other than the USB compatible cable is used.  
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer  
than 4 m can result in abnormal playback.  
“Disc Random”(CD)/ When set to“ON, plays the songs in the CD/  
4 Select a ratio using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
“Folder Random”  
(Audio file)  
folder randomly.  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
“All Random(Audio When set toON, plays all songs in the disc/  
file)  
USB/SD randomly.  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
“Track Repeat”(CD)/ When set toON, plays the selected song  
“File Repeat”(Audio repeatedly.  
file)  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
“Folder Repeat”(Audio When set to“ON, plays the songs in the folder  
file[1])  
repeatedly.  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
[1] Except the Music Editor media  
5 Press [Control] knob.  
The setting is changed.  
;: folder  
-: Audio file  
For the online manual describing audio files, visit  
manual, detailed information and notes which are  
not provided in this manual are provided. Make sure  
to read through the online manual as well.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
What is a USB device?  
In this manual, the term “USB device” indicates a flash  
memory or digital audio player which has a USB terminal.  
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Listen to the CD/ Audio file  
8-8. About SD card  
This unit is capable of playback of SD/SDHC  
memory cards complying with the SD or SDHC  
standard.  
SD card (≤2 GB), SDHC card (≤32 GB)  
A special adapter is required to use a miniSD card,  
miniSDHC card, microSD card or microSDHC card.  
The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be used.  
Data recorded in the SD audio format cannot be  
played back.  
8-9. About “KENWOOD Music Editor  
Light” and “KENWOOD Music Control”  
This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD  
Music Editor Light” (hereinafter “KME-Light”), and  
Android™ application “KENWOOD Music Control”  
(hereinafter “KMC”).  
When you use the audio file with database  
information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor  
Light” or “KENWOOD Music Control, you can search  
for a file by title, album or artist name using Music  
Search.  
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and “KENWOOD  
Music Control” are available from the following web  
8-10. About the discs used with this  
unit  
This unit can only play the CDs with  
The following discs cannot be used:  
- A discs that is not round  
8-11. Handling discs  
Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.  
Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with  
tape stuck on it.  
Do not use any accessories for the disc.  
Do not use any solvents to clean discs. Use a dry  
silicon or soft cloth.  
Clean the disc by moving the cloth outward from  
the center of the disc.  
When removing a disc from this unit, pull it out  
horizontally.  
If the center hole or outside rim of a disc has burrs,  
remove them before inserting a disc.  
.
- A discs with coloring on the recording surface or a  
disc that is dirty  
- A recordable/rewritable disc that has not been  
finalized (For the finalization process, refer to  
the instruction manual that came with your disc  
writing software or your disc recorder.)  
- An 8 cm (3 inch) disc (An attempt to insert using  
an adapter can cause malfunction.)  
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9. Listen to the tuner  
9-1. Listening to the radio  
9-2. Station preset memory  
You can store a station in the memory.  
1 Press [E] or [F] to select the channel.  
9-3. Auto memory  
9-4. Recall preset station  
Recall the stations in the memory.  
1 Press [R] to select a band.  
You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good  
reception automatically.  
Selecting a tuner source  
Press [SRC] to select a Tuner (“TUNER”) source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
1 Press [SRC] to select a Tuner (“TUNER”) source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
2 Press [1/6].  
Enter the Preset mode.  
2 Press [1/6].  
Enter the Preset mode.  
Selecting a band (FM or AM)  
Press [R].  
2 Press [R] to select a band.  
3 Turn [Control] knob to select a memory  
3 Select a memory number (FM: “1” – “18, AM:  
“1” – “6”) using [Control] knob.  
Selecting a station  
Press [E] or [F].  
The seek mode can be changed. Refer to  
<Selecting a Seek mode> (refer to below), <9-5.  
Tuner setting> (page 44).  
number (FM: “1” – “18, AM: “1” – “6”).  
3 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
4 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
4 Select “Settings” > “Auto Memory” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
Exiting from the Preset memory mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
About the Mix Station preset mode  
Selecting a Seek mode  
If you press [1/6] twice in step 2, the Mix Station preset  
mode is selected with “Mixed Preset List” displayed.  
In this mode, different bands and tuner sources (FM,  
AM, Digital Radio etc.) can be saved in the same preset  
layer, which allows you to recall a desired station without  
switching between bands and/or tuner sources. Maximum  
of 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.  
Press [S].  
5 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.  
When 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations that can be received  
are stored in the memory, the process in this mode  
is completed.  
Display  
“Auto1”  
“Auto2”  
“Manual”  
Operation  
Automatic search for a station.  
Search in order of the stations in the preset memory.  
Normal manual tuning.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
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“NO PTY” display  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
9-5. Tuner setting  
9-6. PTY (Program Type)  
When the selected Program Type is not found, “No PTY”  
appears. Select another Program Type.  
You can set up the tuner.  
You can search for a station by selecting a Program  
Type.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a Tuner (“TUNER”) source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
Case where this function cannot be used  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
This function cannot be used during reception of a traffic  
bulletin or AM broadcast.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Select “Settings” > “PTY Search” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select “Settings” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select a Program Type using [Control] knob.  
4 Select a Tuner setting item using [Control]  
Program Type  
Speech  
Music  
Display  
“Speech”  
“Music”  
knob.  
Display  
Description  
“Local Seek” Only stations whose reception is good are searched in  
auto seek tuning. (FM only)  
News  
“News”  
Current Affairs  
Information  
Sport  
“Affairs”  
“Info”  
“Sport”  
“ON” / “OFF”  
“Seek Mode” Sets the seek mode.  
Auto1: Automatic search for a station.  
“Auto2”: Search in order of the stations in the preset  
memory.  
Education  
Drama  
Culture  
“Educate”  
“Drama”  
“Arts”  
“Manual”: Normal manual tuning.  
“MONO”  
“TI”  
You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts are  
received as monaural.  
“ON” / “OFF”  
Switches to the traffic information automatically when  
the traffic bulletin starts.  
Science  
Varied  
“Science”  
“Talk”  
Pop Music  
Rock Music  
Easy Listening Music  
Light Classical  
Serious Classical  
Other Music  
Weather  
“Pop”  
“Rock”  
“Easy”  
“ON” / “OFF”  
“Light M”  
“Classics”  
“Other M”  
“Weather”  
“Finance”  
“Children”  
“Factual”  
“Religion”  
“Phone In”  
“Travel”  
“Leisure”  
“Jazz”  
“Country”  
“Nation M”  
“Oldies”  
“Folk”  
“Document”  
“News  
Interrupt”  
Automatically receives news bulletin when it starts. Set  
the time during which interrupt is to be disabled after  
start of another news bulletin.  
Changing“00MIN”to“90MIN”turns this function ON.  
If news bulletin starts when this function is ON, “NEWS”  
appears and news is received. If“20MIN”is has been  
set, reception of another news bulletin will not start  
for 20 minutes.  
The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set  
for Traffic Information.  
Finance  
Children’s programs  
Social Affairs  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
OFF” / “00MIN” – “90MIN”  
Leisure  
“AF”  
When the reception is poor, automatically alternate  
to another frequency broadcasting the same program  
in the same Radio data system network with better  
reception.  
Jazz Music  
Country Music  
National Music  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentary  
ON” / “OFF”  
“Regional”  
Sets whether to switch to the station only in the  
specific region using theAFcontrol.  
ON” / “OFF”  
Speech and music include the following types of  
programs.  
Speech: Program type indicated by colored letters  
Music: Program type indicated by black letters  
“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)  
4 Press [E] or [F] to select a station.  
5 Select a setting using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Exiting from the PTY mode.  
Press [1/6].  
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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  
You can store a ensemble, service, and component  
in the memory.  
Recall the service in the memory.  
You can select the component you would like to  
listen to from the service list.  
Selecting a tuner source  
Press [SRC] to select a Digital Radio (“DIGITAL  
RADIO”) source.  
5 Press [1/6] twice.  
Enter the Preset memory mode.  
1 Press [E] or [F] to select the ensemble,  
service, and component.  
1 Press [1/6].  
The service list is displayed in the alphabetical  
order.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
6 Turn [Control] knob to select a memory  
number (“1” – “18”).  
Searching an ensemble  
Press and hold [E] or [F].  
2 Press [1/6] twice.  
Enter the Preset memory mode.  
2 Turn [Control] knob to select a service, and  
then press [Control] knob.  
7 Press [Control] knob.  
Searching an ensemble, service, and  
component  
3 Turn [Control] knob to select a memory  
number (“1” – “18”).  
Press [E] or [F].  
4 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Preset memory mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
About the Mix Station preset mode  
If you press [1/6] three times in step 2, the Mix Station  
preset mode is selected with “Mixed Preset List” displayed.  
In this mode, different bands and tuner sources (FM,  
AM, Digital Radio etc.) can be saved in the same preset  
layer, which allows you to recall a desired station without  
switching between bands and/or tuner sources. Maximum  
of 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.  
T: Press [E]  
U: Press [F]  
Ens.: ensemble  
Serv.: service  
Compo.: component  
The seek mode can be changed. Refer to  
<Selecting a Seek mode> (refer to below), <10-  
9. Digital Radio setting> (page 50).  
Selecting a Seek mode  
Press [S].  
Display Operation  
“Auto1” Press: Select an ensemble, service, and component.  
Press and hold: Automatic search for an ensemble.  
“Auto2” Search in order of the service in the preset memory.  
“Manual” Press: Select an ensemble, service, and component.  
Press and hold: Manually search for an ensemble.  
Updating Service List information  
Press and hold [R].  
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Listen to the Digital Radio (KDC-BT73DAB)  
“NO PTY” display  
10-5. Alphabet Search for service  
10-6. PTY (Program Type)  
10-7. Announcement setup  
When the selected Program Type is not found, “No PTY”  
appears. Select another Program Type.  
You can select an alphabetic character from the  
service list.  
You can search for a station by selecting a Program  
Type.  
When a service set to ON begins, it will switch from  
receiving any source to receiving announcement.  
Case where this function cannot be used  
1 Press [1/6].  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
This function cannot be used during reception of a traffic  
bulletin or AM broadcast.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
Enter the Alphabet Search mode  
2 Select “Settings” > “PTY Search” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “Settings” > “ASW Select” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select a character using [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Alphabet search mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
3 Select a Program Type using [Control] knob.  
3 Turn [Control] knob to select an  
Notes on Alphabet search  
announcement.  
Program Type  
Speech  
Music  
Display  
“Speech”  
“Music”  
To search for a character other than A to Z and 1, enter “*.  
Program Type  
Display  
“Travel”  
“Warning”  
“News”  
“Weather”  
“Event”  
Time table of public transportation  
Information with lower importance than Alarm  
News  
Weather news  
Event information  
News  
“News”  
Current Affairs  
Information  
Sport  
“Affairs”  
“Info”  
“Sport”  
Education  
Drama  
Culture  
Science  
Varied  
Pop Music  
Rock Music  
Easy Listening Music  
Light Classical  
Serious Classical  
Other Music  
Weather  
“Educate”  
“Drama”  
“Arts”  
“Science”  
“Talk”  
“Pop”  
“Rock”  
“Easy”  
“Light M”  
“Classics”  
“Other M”  
“Weather”  
“Finance”  
“Children”  
“Factual”  
“Religion”  
“Phone In”  
“Travel”  
“Leisure”  
“Jazz”  
“Country”  
“Nation M”  
“Oldies”  
“Folk”  
“Document”  
Unscheduled event information  
Radio program announcement  
Sports news  
“Special”  
“Rad info”  
“Sports”  
“Finance”  
Financial and economic news  
4 Press [Control] knob.  
Pressing the button each time switches the setting  
between On and Off.  
”*” indicator lights up when an announcement  
program type is set to ON.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Finance  
Children’s programs  
Social Affairs  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
Leisure  
Jazz Music  
Country Music  
National Music  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentary  
Speech and music include the following types of  
programs.  
Speech: Program type indicated by colored letters  
Music: Program type indicated by black letters  
4 Press [E] or [F] to select a station.  
Exiting from the PTY mode.  
Press [1/6].  
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Listen to the Digital Radio (KDC-BT73DAB)  
10-8. Replay  
10-9. Digital Radio setting  
10-10. Digital Radio initial settings  
You can replay last about 7 minutes (audio bit rate:  
128 kbps) of current service.  
You can set the Digital Radio related items.  
You can configure initial settings of Digital Radio.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
1 Press [R]  
“Replay Mode” appears and enters the Replay  
mode.  
During Replay, you can perform the following  
operations:  
2 Select “Settings” using [Control] knob.  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
3 Select a Digital Radio setting item using  
[Control] knob.  
3 Select “Initial Settings” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
Display  
Description  
Operation type  
Operation  
“Seek Mode”  
Sets the Digital Radio seek mode.  
Refer to <10-1. Listening to the Digital  
Radio> (page 46)  
Pause and play  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Forward or backward 15 seconds Press [E] or [F].  
Fast forward or Fast backward Press and hold [E] or [F].  
4 Select a Digital Radio initial setting item using  
[Control] knob.  
“DAB Priority”  
When this setting item is set to ON, the  
station will automatically switch to a Radio  
Data System Broadcast with the same radio  
program in event the reception for Digital  
Radio becomes poor.  
Exiting from the Replay mode.  
Press [R]  
The on-air song is received.  
Display  
Description  
“DAB L-Band”  
Allows switching to L band when set toON.  
“ON” / “OFF”  
“DAB Antenna Power” Sets power supply to the Digital Radio  
antenna. Set toON”when the Digital Radio  
antenna in use is equipped with a booster.  
ON” / “OFF”  
In the same manner, the station will  
automatically switch to a Digital Radio  
Broadcast with the same radio program in  
event the reception for Radio Data System  
becomes poor. (If the same program is not  
being broadcasted on either, it will not switch  
between Digital Radio and Radio Data System).  
ON” / “OFF”  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
5 Select a setting using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
“DAB List Update”  
“PTY Watch”  
Sets updating method for“DAB List Update”  
Service list information.  
ON: Automatically updates the service list  
when ACC is turned ON.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
“OFF”: Updates the service list only when [R]  
is pressed and held.  
When a broadcast with program type set to  
“PTY Watchstarts with the ensemble currently  
being received, the reception for broadcast  
automatically switches to that program type.  
Refer to <10-6. PTY (Program Type)> (page  
48)  
Watch OFF” / program type (29 types)  
Switches to the traffic information  
automatically when the traffic bulletin starts.  
“ON” / “OFF”  
“TI”  
“DAB Blend”  
Prevents audio break when switching from  
Digital Radio to Analog Radio.  
ON” / “OFF”  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
4 Select a setting using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
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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  
Shown below are examples of display types.  
You can set the side and graphic parts of the  
display.  
You can select the illumination color of the panel.  
You can adjust the illumination color of the panel.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
1 Select the illumination color you want to  
adjust.  
Select from among “Color1” to “Color24” or  
“User” with reference to <11-3. Illumination color  
selection> (page 53).  
2 Select “DISP&ILLUMI” > “Display Select” >  
“Type Select” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “DISP&ILLUMI” > “Color Select” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “DISP&ILLUMI” > “Display Select” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
The RGB value of the selected illumination color is  
displayed and enters the Details color adjustment  
mode.  
3 Select a Display type using [Control] knob.  
Display type Display information  
3 Select a illumination part using [Control]  
knob.  
3 Select a display setting item using [Control]  
knob.  
Type A  
Type B  
Type C  
Type D  
Type E[3]  
Type F  
Displays 3 lines of text.  
Displays 2 line of text.  
Displays the clock.  
Displays the Spectrum analysis[1]/Motion graphics[2].  
Displays the Dynamic Label of Digital Radio.  
Turn off the display and key illumination. (5 seconds  
after completion of operation)  
Display  
Part  
All  
Display  
Button  
Display  
Description  
“Color SEL All”  
“Color SEL Display”  
“Color SEL Key”  
3 Set the color.  
“Side Select”  
Sets the side part display for Type A, B, and D.  
1 / 2 / 3 (Type A, B only)  
Operation type  
Operation  
“Graphic Select”[1]  
Sets the Type D Spectrum analysis display.  
1 / 2  
To select the color to adjust (Red, Press [E] or [F].  
4 Select a color (“Variable Scan”/ “Color1” —  
“Color24”/ “User”) using [Control] knob.  
Green, or Blue)  
“Status”  
Sets the status display (ON/OFF indicator for  
each function) for Type A and B.[2]  
“ON” / “OFF”  
To adjust color (Range: 0 – 9)  
Turn [Control] knob.  
[1] Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U.  
[2] Function of KDC-5057SD.  
[3] Function of KDC-BT73DAB. Selectable only when in the  
Digital Radio source.  
Determination of the adjusted color. Press [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
The color you created can be called by selecting  
“User.  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
[1] Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U.  
[2] The status display automatically turns “OFF” during aha  
source and cannot be switched to ON.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Press and hold [1/6].  
4 Select a setting using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
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Display settings  
[1] Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U.  
[2] Function of KDC-5057SD.  
[3] Function of KDC-BT73DAB.  
*Display type A only  
KDC-BT73DAB On Digital Radio source  
11-5. Selecting a text display  
Information  
Service label  
PTY label  
Ensemble label  
Artist name*  
Song title*  
Display  
You can change the information displayed on each  
of the following sources:  
“Service Label”  
“PTY Label”  
“Ensemble Label”  
“Artist Name”  
“Song Title”  
**Display type B only  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
2 Select “DISP&ILLUMI” > “Display Select” >  
Text Select” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
Notes on text display  
Album name*  
Genre  
“Album Name”  
“Genre”  
If the selected display item does not have any information,  
alternative information is displayed.  
Setting is available when the display type is A or B which  
allows text display. Refer to <11-1. Selecting a display type>  
(page 52).  
Some items cannot be selected depending on the display  
type and row.  
If you select “Folder name” while playing music on the  
iPod, names will be displayed depending on the currently  
selected browsing items.  
Channel number  
Name information of next program  
Audio Bitrate  
“Channel Number”  
“Next Program”  
“BIT Rate”  
3 Press [R] or [S] to select a text display part.  
The selected text display part blinks.  
Antenna reception sensitivity  
Spectrum analysis and Clock  
Date  
“Signal Level”  
“Speana/Clock”  
“Date”  
4 Select a text display using [Control] knob.  
Blank  
“Blank”  
On Audio file/ iPod source  
Information  
Song title*  
Display  
On Tuner source  
If you select the APP & iPod Control mode while playing  
music on the iPod, “APP & iPod Mode” appears.  
If all characters cannot be displayed while music is played  
on the iPod, the file number in the list is displayed.  
“Song Title“  
“Album Name”  
“Artist Name”  
“Title/Artist”  
“Album/Artist”  
“Folder Name”  
“File Name”  
“P-Time”  
Information  
Display  
Album name*  
Artist name*  
Title and Artist name**  
Album and Artist name**  
Folder name  
Station name (FM)[3]  
Radio text + (FM)[3]  
Radio text (FM)[3]  
Spectrum analysis and Clock[1]  
Clock[2]  
“Station Name”  
“Radio Text +”  
“Radio Text”  
“Speana/Clock”  
“Clock”  
Information  
Music title  
Folder name  
File name  
Display  
“TITLE***”  
“FLD***”  
“FILE***”  
File name  
Play time  
Date  
“Date”  
Blank  
“Blank”  
Text display cannot be switched during aha source.  
Spectrum analysis and Clock[1]  
Clock[2]  
“Speana/Clock”  
“Clock”  
Frequency  
“Frequency”  
“Song Title”  
“Artist Name”  
“Title/Artist”  
Song title (FM)*[3]  
Artist name (FM)*[3]  
Title & Artist name (FM)**[3]  
Date  
“Date”  
Blank  
“Blank”  
On CD source  
KDC-BT73DAB KDC-BT53U On Bluetooth audio source  
Information  
Disc title  
Track title  
Play time  
Spectrum analysis and Clock[1]  
Clock[2]  
Date  
Display  
Information  
Display  
“Disc Title”  
“Track Title”  
“P-Time”  
“Speana/Clock”  
“Clock”  
Play time  
“P-Time”  
Song title*  
Album name*  
Artist name*  
Song title and Artist name**  
Album name and Artist name**  
Spectrum analysis and Clock  
Date  
“Song Title“  
“Album Name”  
“Artist Name”  
“Title/Artist”  
“Album/Artist”  
“Speana/Clock”  
“Date”  
“Date”  
“Blank”  
Blank  
Blank  
“Blank”  
On Standby/ Auxiliary input source  
Information  
Display  
Source name (AUX only)  
Spectrum analysis and Clock (AUX only)[1]  
Clock  
Date  
“Source Name”  
“Speana/Clock”  
“Clock”  
“Date”  
Blank  
“Blank”  
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Display settings  
“ILLUMI MSC SYNC”[1] Sets whether the key illumination color is  
11-6. Display & Illumination setting  
changed in conjunction with the sound  
You can set the display and illumination.  
volume.  
“ON” / “OFF”  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
[1] Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Select “DISP&ILLUMI” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4 Select a setting using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
3 Select a Display & Illumination setting item  
using [Control] knob.  
Display  
Description  
“Display Dimmer”  
Dims the display part in conjunction with the  
Light switch of the vehicle.  
Auto: Dims the display in conjunction with  
the Light switch of the vehicle.  
“Manual1”: Dims the display constantly.  
“Manual2”: Dims the display darker than that  
in the Manual1 mode.  
“OFF”: Does not dim the display.  
Sets the display contrast.  
“Contrast”  
“1” – ”10” – “30”  
“DISP NEGA/POSI”  
Switches the panel display between positive  
and negative modes.  
NEGA1: Displays the text in the negative  
mode.  
“NEGA2”: When the interior light is off, the  
text is displayed in the negative mode; when  
the interior light is on, the text is displayed in  
the positive mode.  
“POSI1”: Displays the text in the positive  
mode.  
“POSI2”: When the interior light is off, the text  
is displayed in the positive mode; when the  
interior light is on, the text is displayed in the  
negative mode.  
“Text Scroll”  
Sets the method of scrolling to view hidden  
texts.  
Auto: Scrolls.  
“Once” : Scrolls once.  
“OFF” : Does not scroll.  
“BT DVC Status”[1]  
You can display the connection status, signal  
strength, and battery level.  
: Battery level of cell phone.  
: Signal strength of cell phone.  
Reduces the key Illumination brightness.  
Auto: Dims the illumination in conjunction  
with the Light switch of the vehicle.  
“Manual1”: Dims the illumination constantly.  
“Manual2”: Dims the illumination darker than  
that in the Manual1 mode.  
“ILLUMI Dimmer”  
“OFF”: Does not dim the illumination.  
Sets whether the key illumination is changed  
in conjunction with the key operation.  
ON” / “OFF”  
“ILLUMI Effect”  
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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  
You can set the display when switched the AUX  
source.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
You can set the display type of the clock and  
calendar.  
1 Press [SRC] to select an Auxiliary Input (“AUX”)  
source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
2 Select “Settings” > “Clock&Date” > “Clock  
Adjust” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “Settings” > “Clock&Date” > “Date  
Adjust” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
2 Select “Settings” > “Clock&Date” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
3 Set the hour using [Control] knob.  
3 Set the year using [Control] knob.  
4 Set the month using [Control] knob.  
5 Set the day using [Control] knob.  
3 Select “Settings” > “AUX Name Set” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
4 Set the minute using [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
3 Select a Clock & Date setting item using  
[Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Notes  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Display  
Description  
4 Select a display (“AUX, DVD, PORTABLE,  
“GAME, VIDEO, or “TV”) using [Control]  
knob.  
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.  
“Time Synchronized” Synchronizes this unit’s clock with the radio  
data system station’s time data.  
ON” / “OFF”  
Sets the date display mode.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
“Date Mode”  
7 types  
Press and hold [1/6].  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
4 Select a setting using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
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General settings  
“CD Read”  
Sets the method for reading CD.  
When unable to play a special format CD, set  
this setting to“2”to force playing. Note that  
some music CDs may be unplayable even  
when set to“2.  
In addition, audio files cannot be played when  
set to“2. Normally, keep this set to“1.  
1: Automatically distinguishes between the  
audio file disc and music CD when playing  
a disc.  
2: Forces playing as a music CD.  
Selecting“OFF”turns off the built-in amplifier.  
Turning off the built-in amplifier improves the  
quality of the sound from Preout.  
ON” / “OFF”  
12-5. Muting the audio upon  
reception of a phone call  
Function of KDC-5057SD  
The audio system automatically mutes when it  
receives an incoming call.  
12-6. Demonstration mode setting  
12-7. Initial settings  
You can turn on/off the demonstration mode.  
You can configure initial settings of this unit.  
1 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a Standby (“STANDBY”).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
2 Select “DEMO Mode” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
When a call comes in  
“CALLappears.  
The audio system pauses.  
3 Select “Initial Settings” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select a setting (“ON” or “OFF”) using [Control]  
knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
“Built-in AMP”  
Listening to the audio during a call  
Press [SRC].  
The “CALLdisplay disappears and the audio system  
comes back ON.  
4 Select an Initial setting item using [Control]  
knob.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
“Speaker Select”[1]  
Sets the speaker type so that the System Q  
value is optimal.  
OFF: OFF  
Display  
Description  
When the call ends  
Hang up the phone.  
The “CALLdisplay disappears and the audio system  
comes back ON.  
“SRC Select”  
Set source selection method.  
1: The source switches each time [SRC] is  
pressed.  
“5/4inch”: For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
“6x9/6inch”: For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
“O.E.M.”: For the OEM speaker  
Upgrades the firmware.  
Selecting“YES”and then pressing [Control]  
knob starts upgrading the firmware.  
For how to update the firmware, access our  
web site.  
“2”: Press [SRC], Turn [Control] knob to select  
the source, and then press [Control] knob to  
determine it.  
“F/W Update”  
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> (page  
12) in Quick start guide.  
“Key Beep”  
“Russian”  
Setting the operation check sound (beep  
sound) ON/OFF.  
ON” / “OFF”  
When this is set to ON, the following character  
strings are displayed in Russian:  
Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist  
name/ Album name  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
[1] Function of KDC-5057SD.  
[2] Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U.  
“ON” / “OFF”  
5 Select a setting using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
“Function Language” Changes the display language of items  
displayed in the Function setting mode.  
English” / “Français” / “Español” /  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
“Deutsch” / “Italiano” / “Pyccкий”  
“Power OFF Wait”  
Setting the timer to turn this unit’s power OFF  
automatically when Standby mode continues.  
Using this setting can save the vehicle’s battery  
power.  
OFF”: Power OFF Timer function is OFF.  
20MIN”: Turns the power OFF after 20  
minutes.  
40MIN”: Turns the power OFF after 40  
minutes.  
60MIN”: Turns the power OFF after 60  
minutes.  
“aha Source”[2]  
Sets whether to display aha during source  
selection.  
ON” / “OFF”  
“Built-in AUX”  
Sets whether to display AUX during source  
selection.  
ON” / “OFF”  
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13. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)  
13-1. About the Bluetooth module  
This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth  
specifications:  
13-2. Registering a Bluetooth device  
You can register your Bluetooth device in this unit.  
13-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device  
you wish to connect  
13-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth  
device  
When two or more Bluetooth devices have already  
been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth  
device you wish to use.  
You can delete a registered Bluetooth device.  
1 Start registering a unit by operating the  
Bluetooth device.  
Operate the Bluetooth device to request this unit  
for connection.  
The name of this unit (“KDC-####”) is displayed on  
the Bluetooth device.  
“Paring Press the volume knob” appears.  
Version  
Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
Profile  
HFP (Hands Free Profile)  
SPP (Serial Port Profile)  
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)  
OPP (Object Push Profile)  
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)  
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)  
For the cell phones verified for compatibility, access  
the following URL:  
2 Select “Settings” > “Pairing” > “Device Delete”  
using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “Settings” > “Pairing” > “Phone  
Selection” (to select the cell phone) or “Audio  
Selection” (to select the audio player) using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Pairing starts. When pairing is completed, “Pairing  
Success” appears.  
Some Bluetooth device requests you to enter a PIN  
code. The PIN code is set to “0000” as default.  
“(name)” appears.  
3 Select a Bluetooth device using [Control]  
knob.  
4 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.  
“Completed” appears.  
“(name)” appears.  
Bluetooth module that can be used with this unit  
3 Select a Bluetooth device using [Control]  
knob.  
*(name)’ or ‘-(name)’ is displayed.  
*”: The selected Bluetooth device is busy.  
“-”: The selected Bluetooth device is on standby.  
“ “ (blank): The Bluetooth device is deselected.  
For details on the Bluetooth cell phone with the hands-free  
function, see <13-1. About the Bluetooth module> (page  
62).  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
Notes  
The units supporting the Bluetooth function have been  
certified for conformity with the Bluetooth Standard  
following the procedure prescribed by Bluetooth  
SIG. However, it may be impossible for such units to  
communicate with your cell phone depending on its type.  
HFP is a profile used to make a hands-free call.  
OPP is a profile used to transfer data such as a phone book  
between units.  
When a registered device is deleted  
Registration of IPod touch or iPhone  
When a registered cell phone is deleted, its phone Book and  
log are also deleted.  
This unit is compatible with an Apple Auto Pairing function.  
Connecting the iPod touch or iPhone to this unit with a  
Dock Connector to USB cable will automatically register it as  
a Bluetooth device. If you do not register it, select “OFF” for  
“Auto Pairing” according to <16-6. Bluetooth detail setting>  
(page 77).  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
When no device can be selected  
If a cell phone is already selected, deselect it, and then  
select a different one.  
When registration is impossible  
If you cannot select a device using the audio player,  
connect the device with the audio player.  
If there are 5 Bluetooth devices registered, you cannot  
register a new Bluetooth device.  
When any error code is displayed while the pairing is in  
progress, refer to <17-3. Error messages> (page 79).  
When SMS is received  
When the connected Bluetooth device receives SMS, “SMS  
Received” appears on this unit.  
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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.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
2 Select “BT Test Mode” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Start registering a unit by operating the  
Bluetooth device.  
“Please paring your phone” appears.  
Operate the Bluetooth device to request this unit  
for connection.  
The name of this unit (“KDC-####”) is displayed on  
the Bluetooth device.  
Some Bluetooth device requests you to enter a PIN  
code. The PIN code is set to “0000” as default.  
4 Press [Control] knob.  
When pairing is completed successfully, a  
connection test starts automatically.  
When the connection test is completed, test results  
are displayed on a function basis (“OK”: Enabled;  
“NG”: Disabled).  
Display  
Description  
“Pairing”  
Registration in this unit  
Hands-free phoning  
Audio playback  
“HF Connect”  
“AUD Connect”  
“PB Download”  
Phone Book downloading  
5 Press [Control] knob.  
Exits the test mode.  
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14. Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)  
14-1. Receiving a call  
14-2. Calling a number in the phone  
14-3. Dialing a number  
14-4. Calling a number in the call log  
book  
You can answer a phone call  
Press [Ú].  
1 Press [Ú].  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
Either of the following operations will disconnect the  
2 Select “Number Dial” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “Call History” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
line.  
2 Select “Phone Book” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
Inserting a CD.  
Connecting a USB device.  
3 Enter a phone number.  
Operation type  
Selection of number  
Selection of digit  
3 Turn [Control] knob to select a name and  
phone number.  
Rejecting an incoming call  
Press [SRC].  
3 Select a name using [Control] knob.  
Operation  
Turn [Control] knob.  
Press [E] or [F].  
: Incoming calls  
: Outgoing calls  
: Missed calls  
Pressing [Control] knob toggles between the name  
list and detailed display.  
4 Select a phone number using [Control] knob.  
5 Press [Ú].  
Makes a call.  
4 Press [Ú].  
Makes a call.  
When there is no phone book  
Number of digits that can be input  
If the phone book has not yet been downloaded  
automatically, download it according to <16-2.  
Downloading the phone book> (page 74).  
4 Press [Ú].  
Makes a call.  
You can input a maximum of 32 digits.  
Display of phone book  
During search, a non-accent character such as “u” is  
searched for instead of an accent character such as “ü.  
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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  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
Disconnecting a call  
Press [Ú].  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“HF Disconnect” disappears.  
2 Select “Preset Call” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
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.  
2 Enter the phone number you wish to register  
Enter the phone number with reference to the  
following:  
<14-3. Dialing a number> (page 67)  
<14-4. Calling a number in the call log> (page  
67)  
<14-2. Calling a number in the phone book> (page  
66)  
3 Turn [Control] knob to select a recall number  
(“P1” – “P6”).  
When the previous source is restored in the Private mode  
4 Press [Ú].  
Makes a call.  
Depending on the type of your cell phone, switching to  
the private talk mode may select the source that was used  
before commencing the hands-free connection. If this  
happens, the source cannot be switched back to the hands-  
free talk mode by operating this unit. Operate your cell  
phone to return to the hands-free talk mode.  
Registration of dial number  
You need to register the preset dial number. Refer to <14-6.  
Registering in the preset dial number list> (page 68).  
3 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
4 Turn [Control] knob to select a memory  
number (“P1” – “P6”).  
Adjusting the voice volume during a call  
Turn [Control] knob.  
5 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
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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  
phone book by voice. (The function depends on the  
cell phone.)  
The category items in the phone book are displayed  
as follows:  
Display  
Information  
1 Press and hold [Ú].  
General  
“General”/  
“Voice Control” appears and enter the Voice control  
mode.  
Home  
Office  
Mobile  
Other  
“Home”/  
“Office”/  
“Mobile”/  
“Other”/  
2 Start speaking.  
Speak a voice tag, etc. registered in the cell phone.  
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15. Bluetooth audio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U )  
15-1. Before use  
15-2. Basic operations  
15-3. Playback mode  
You need to register your Bluetooth audio player  
before using it with this unit. For more details, see  
<13-2. Registering a Bluetooth device> (page 62).  
You need to select the Bluetooth audio player  
you wish to connect. Refer to <13-3. Selecting the  
Bluetooth device you wish to connect> (page 63).  
You can select a playback mode, such as Random  
play and Repeat play.  
Selecting a Bluetooth audio source  
Press [SRC] to select a Bluetooth audio (“BT  
AUDIO”) source.  
1 Press [SRC] to select a Bluetooth audio (“BT  
AUDIO”) source.  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).  
Pause and play a song  
Press and hold [1/6].  
2 Press [Control] knob.  
Enters the Function setting mode.  
Selecting a song  
Press [E] or [F] button.  
3 Select “Play Mode” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
Fast-forwarding or fast-backwarding a song  
Press and hold [E] or [F].  
4 Select a playback mode function using  
[Control] knob.  
Selecting an audio file folder  
Press [R] or [S] button.  
Display  
Description  
Preparation for using the Bluetooth audio player  
“Random”  
When set toON, plays the songs randomly.  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
All or some of the operations above cannot be performed if  
the Bluetooth audio player is not ready for remote control.  
Switching between Bluetooth audio sources does not start  
or stop playback automatically. Perform the operation for  
starting or stopping playback.  
Some audio players cannot be controlled remotely or  
reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the  
main unit of the audio player to connect a Bluetooth  
device.  
“All Random” When set toON, plays the all songs randomly.  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
“File Repeat” When set toON, plays the select songs repeatedly.  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
“All Repeat”  
When set toON, plays the all songs repeatedly.  
* (ON) / i (OFF)  
5 Press [Control] knob.  
The setting is changed.  
Exiting from the Function setting mode  
Press and hold [1/6].  
Available functions  
The available playback functions differ depending on the  
type of the connected Bluetooth audio player.  
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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  
By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN  
code necessary for registering this unit.  
If the phone book is not downloaded automatically  
to this unit to which a cell phone − which is not  
compatible with PBAP − is connected, download it  
in the following manner:  
You can delete the phone book stored in this unit to  
which a cell phone − which is not compatible with  
PBAP − is connected.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
2 Select “Settings” > “Detailed Settings” > “PIN  
Code Edit” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “Phone Book” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “Settings” > “Transfer Phonebook”  
using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
When downloading starts, “Downloading ###”  
appears.  
When downloading is completed, “Completed”  
appears.  
3 Input the PIN code  
Operation type  
3 Select the name to be deleted using [Control]  
knob.  
Operation  
Turn [Control] knob.  
Selection of numbers  
4 Press and hold [Control] knob.  
Movement to the next digit Press [F].  
Deletion of the last digit  
Transmission of PIN code  
5 Select the item to be deleted using [Control]  
knob.  
Press [E].  
Press [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
Display  
Item to be deleted  
If “Completed” appears and registration is complete.  
“Delete Name” All phone numbers registered for the selected name  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
are deleted.  
Maximum number of phone numbers that can be  
“Delete Number” One of the phone numbers registered for the selected  
name is deleted.  
registered  
Notes on PIN code input  
Of all registered mobile phones, a total of 4000 phones  
number can be registered.  
Up to 32 digits can be registered for each phone number  
along with up to 32* characters representing a name.  
(*32: Number of alphabetical characters. Fewer characters  
can be input depending on the type of characters.)  
“Delete All”  
All phone numbers registered in the phone book  
are deleted.  
By default, “0000” is specified.  
A PIN code can be specified with up to eight digits.  
When you selected “Delete Number, next select  
the number you want to delete using [Control]  
knob.  
6 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.  
“Completed” appears.  
Cancellation of downloading  
To cancel downloading of the phone book data, operate  
the cell phone.  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
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16-4. Displaying the firmware version 16-5. Switching between two  
16-6. Bluetooth detail setting  
connected cell-phones  
You can view the version of the firmware of this  
unit.  
You can configure the initial settings of this unit.  
When two Bluetooth devices are connected, you  
can assign the Bluetooth device to be used in  
priority to the other Bluetooth device.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
2 Select “Settings” > “Detailed Settings” using  
[Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
1 Press [Ú].  
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.  
2 Select “Settings” > “Detailed Settings” > “BT  
F/W Update” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
2 Select “Device Priority” using [Control] knob.  
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How  
to select the item> (page 13).  
3 Select a Bluetooth detail setting item using  
[Control] knob.  
The firmware version appears.  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
3 Select a “Sub –###–” using [Control] knob.  
“Main”: Device used normally.  
“Sub”: Device used only for call reception.  
Display  
“Auto Answer”  
Description  
Automatically answers a call after lapse of the  
preset time interval.  
“OFF”: Does not answer the phone call  
automatically.  
“1SEC” – “8SEC” – “99SEC”:  
How to update  
For how to update the firmware, access our web site.  
4 Press [Control] knob.  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
Automatically answers the phone call after lapse  
of 1 – 99 seconds.  
“Auto Reconnect”  
“Auto Pairing”  
When set toON, starts re-pairing with the  
registered Bluetooth device automatically when  
it becomes unpaired.  
ON” / “OFF”  
When set toON, the Apple Auto Pairing  
function is turned on to automatically register  
the iPod touch or iPhone connected to this unit.  
ON” / “OFF”  
“Bluetooth HF/Audio” Specifies the output speakers for hands-free  
voice communication and Bluetooth audio  
sound.  
Front: Outputs sound from the front speakers.  
“All” : Outputs sound from the front and rear  
speakers.  
“Call Beep”  
“MIC Gain”  
Sets whether to output a beep from the speaker  
when a call comes in.  
ON: Outputs a beep.  
“OFF” : Does not output a beep.  
Adjusts the sensitivity of the microphone for  
telephone call or adjusts the voice of the caller.  
“-20” – ”0” – “+8”  
“Echo Cancel Level” Sets the echo cancellation level.  
“1” – ”4” – “10”  
(Colored text: Factory setting)  
4 Select a setting using [Control] knob.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode  
Press [Ú].  
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17. Troubleshooting guide  
ö “iPod Error”  
Connection to the iPod has failed.  
17-1. Setting error  
17-2. Operation/wiring error  
17-3. Error messages  
Í
ò Remove the iPod and then reconnect it.  
Some functions of this unit may be disabled by  
some settings made on this unit.  
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit  
may just be the result of a slight operation error or a  
wiring error. Before calling for service, first check the  
following table for possible problems.  
The messages shown below indicates your system  
condition.  
ò Reset iPod/ iPhone.  
ö “No Number”  
ö Cannot set up display.  
ö “TOC Error”  
Í
Í
The calling party does not notify a caller ID.  
There is no phone number data.  
Í
The demonstration mode is not turned off as  
mentioned in <12-6. Demonstration mode setting>  
(page 60).  
Í
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD  
is scratched a lot.  
General  
Í
The disc is unreadable.  
ö “No Data”  
Í
Í
Í
Í
There is no outgoing call list.  
ö The key beep does not sound  
ö Cannot set the “Text Select, Side Select, or  
ö “IN” (blink)  
The CD player section is not operating properly.  
There is no incoming call list.  
There is no missed call list.  
There is no phone book list.  
Í
The Preout jack is in use.  
“Status” setting for the “Display Select” item.  
Í
ò The key beep cannot be output from the Preout  
Í
A display type is not selected as mentioned in <11-1.  
Selecting a display type> (page 52).  
ò Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or  
the display continues to blink even when the CD  
has been properly reinserted, please switch off the  
power and consult your nearest service center.  
jack.  
ö “No Entry”  
ö Sound cannot be heard.  
ö Cannot set up the equalizer.  
Í
The cell phone has not been registered (pairing).  
ö The unit does not turn on.  
ö Cannot set up the Bass Boost.  
ö Cannot set up the Sound Enhancements.  
ö Cannot set up the Position control.  
ö Cannot set up the Loudness.  
ö Information shown on the display is incorrect.  
ö “Protect” (blink)  
The speaker wire has short-circuited or touched  
ö “HF Disconnect”  
Í
The connectors are dirty.  
Í
Í
The unit cannot communicate with the cell phone.  
ò Clean the connectors. Refer to <Cleaning the  
the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection  
function has been activated.  
connector> (page 4).  
Í
The DSP function is disabled.  
ò “DSP Set” of <5-1. Audio control> (page 18)  
ö “AUD Disconnect”  
ò Lay or insulate the speaker cable properly and  
press the Reset button. If “Protect” does not  
disappear, consult your nearest service center.  
Í
The unit cannot communicate with the Bluetooth  
audio player.  
Tuner source  
ö Radio reception is poor.  
ö “HF Error 68”  
Í
The car antenna is not extended.  
ò Pull the antenna out all the way.  
ö “NA File”  
An Audio file is played in a format that is not  
supported by this unit.  
Í
The unit cannot communicate with the cell phone.  
Í
ò Cycle the power switch. If this message still  
appears, press the Reset button on the control  
unit.  
Disc source  
ö “Copy PRO”  
ö The specified disc does not play, but another one  
Í
A copy-protected file is played.  
ö “HF Error 89”  
Update of the firmware has failed.  
ò Retry update of the firmware.  
plays instead.  
Í
Í
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
ò Clean the CD with reference to <8-11. Handling  
discs> (page 41).  
ö “Read Error”  
Í
The file system of the connected USB device is  
broken.  
ö “Device Full”  
5 Bluetooth device have already been registered. No  
more Bluetooth devices are registered.  
Í
The disc is severely scratched.  
ò Try another disc instead.  
ò Copy the files and folders for the USB device  
again. If “Read Error” is still displayed, initialize the  
USB device or use another USB device.  
Í
ö “Pairing Failed”  
Pairing error.  
Audio file source  
ö “No Device”  
A USB device is selected as a source although no USB  
Í
ö The sound skips when an Audio file is being played.  
Í
ö “N/A Voice Tag”  
Í
The media is scratched or dirty.  
device is connected.  
Í
No voice tags are registered in your cell phone.  
ò Clean the CD with reference to <8-11. Handling  
ò Change the source to any source other than the  
USB device. Connect a USB device, and change  
the source to the USB device again.  
discs> (page 41).  
ö “No Phonebook”  
Í
The recording condition is bad.  
ò Play the media again or use another media.  
Í
Data is not contained in the phone book.  
ö “N/A Device”  
ö “No Support”  
Í
Í
An unsupported USB device is connected.  
Connection to the iPod has failed.  
ò Check that the connected iPod is supported.  
See <8-6. About the Audio file> (page 39) for  
information on supported iPods.  
Í
The connected Bluetooth device does not support a  
voice recognition function.  
ö “No Active Device”  
Í
Any Bluetooth device supporting a voice recognition  
function is not connected.  
ö “No Music Data”  
Í
The connected USB device contains no playable  
audio file.  
ö “Antenna Error”  
The antenna has a short-circuit and the protective  
Í
Í
A medium that does not have playable data has been  
played.  
circuit has activated.  
ò Check the Digital Radio antenna. If a passive  
antenna without a booster is used, set “DAB  
Antenna Power” to “OFF. Refer to <10-10. Digital  
Radio initial settings> (page 51)  
ö “Please Eject”  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
Í
ò Press and hold [G].  
ò Press the reset button on the unit. If the “Please  
Eject” code does not disappear, consult your  
nearest service center.  
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aha Messages  
ö “Disconnect”  
Í
Check the connection to the device.  
ö “Check Device”  
Í
Set aha application active.  
ö “Loading”  
Í
Log in to aha.  
ö “Login Failed”  
Í
Logging in to aha has failed.  
ö “Aha App Update Required”  
Í
Upgrade the aha application to the latest version.  
ö “Aha Unavailable”  
Í
Maintenance of Aha Radio Server is in progress.  
ö “Network Unavailable”  
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.  
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