User Manual
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... Recall preset station 9-5. Tuner setting 18 9-6. Alphabet Search for service 10-6. Digital Radio initial settings 11. Information display setting 11-3. Listening position setting 5-7. Direct search 6-6. Playing music 8-2. Auto memory 9-4. Demonstration mode setting 12-7. DSP preset 5-11. Service list select 10-5. Preparations 3-3. Manual equalizer control 5-3. Basic operations 7-4. Replay 10-9. Service preset memory 10-3. Selecting a display type 11-2. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit 8-11. DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC...
... Recall preset station 9-5. Tuner setting 18 9-6. Alphabet Search for service 10-6. Digital Radio initial settings 11. Information display setting 11-3. Listening position setting 5-7. Direct search 6-6. Playing music 8-2. Auto memory 9-4. Demonstration mode setting 12-7. DSP preset 5-11. Service list select 10-5. Preparations 3-3. Manual equalizer control 5-3. Basic operations 7-4. Replay 10-9. Service preset memory 10-3. Selecting a display type 11-2. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit 8-11. DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC...
User Manual
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Bluetooth device registration test 14. Calling a number in the call 14-2. Bluetooth audio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U ) 72 15-1. Downloading the phone book 16-3. Deleting the phone book 16-4. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect 13-4. Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 66 14-1. Voice Control 14-10. Registering the PIN code 16-2. Clearing the disconnection message 14-9. Display of phone number types (categories) 15. Bluetooth settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 74 16-1. phones 16-6. Troubleshooting guide 78 17-1. About the Bluetooth...
Bluetooth device registration test 14. Calling a number in the call 14-2. Bluetooth audio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U ) 72 15-1. Downloading the phone book 16-3. Deleting the phone book 16-4. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect 13-4. Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 66 14-1. Voice Control 14-10. Registering the PIN code 16-2. Clearing the disconnection message 14-9. Display of phone number types (categories) 15. Bluetooth settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 74 16-1. phones 16-6. Troubleshooting guide 78 17-1. About the Bluetooth...
User Manual
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... damage the connector. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with the volume too high may result in this case, remove the disc and wait for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. When using the this unit for the first time This unit is factory-set to (page 13). Condensation When the car is pressed. 4 | KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD Notes • When you can be displayed. •...
... damage the connector. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with the volume too high may result in this case, remove the disc and wait for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. When using the this unit for the first time This unit is factory-set to (page 13). Condensation When the car is pressed. 4 | KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD Notes • When you can be displayed. •...
User Manual
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...connected to rear USB terminal[1] "iPod(REAR)" aha™ of iPod connected to front USB terminal[1] "aha(FRONT)" [2][3] aha™ of iPod connected to turn the power OFF. Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be played. [2] Function of KDC-BT73DAB. [3] Function of KDC-BT53U. [4] Function of device connected via Bluetooth[1][2][3] "aha" Bluetooth audio[2][3] "BT AUDIO" SD[1][4] "SD" CD[1] "CD" Auxiliary Input "AUX" [1] This source can be selected only when it can be connected. Volume Turn [Control] knob. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be connected with a stereo...
...connected to rear USB terminal[1] "iPod(REAR)" aha™ of iPod connected to front USB terminal[1] "aha(FRONT)" [2][3] aha™ of iPod connected to turn the power OFF. Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be played. [2] Function of KDC-BT73DAB. [3] Function of KDC-BT53U. [4] Function of device connected via Bluetooth[1][2][3] "aha" Bluetooth audio[2][3] "BT AUDIO" SD[1][4] "SD" CD[1] "CD" Auxiliary Input "AUX" [1] This source can be selected only when it can be connected. Volume Turn [Control] knob. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be connected with a stereo...
User Manual
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... Subwoofer Phase Reverse (180°)/ Phase" Normal (0°) "Supreme"[3] Supreme setting ON/ OFF "Audio Preset" Audio Preset memory[1] Recall/ Memory "Volume Offset" Volume offset -8 - ±0 (dB) (AUX: -8 - +8) [1] Refer to (page 14). 2 Press [Control] knob. Audio control You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for each source. 16 | KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD Refer to (page 17), (page 17). [2] "User": The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble settings are effective. [3] Audio file source only 5 Select a value using [Control] knob. Audio adjustments (KDC...
... Subwoofer Phase Reverse (180°)/ Phase" Normal (0°) "Supreme"[3] Supreme setting ON/ OFF "Audio Preset" Audio Preset memory[1] Recall/ Memory "Volume Offset" Volume offset -8 - ±0 (dB) (AUX: -8 - +8) [1] Refer to (page 14). 2 Press [Control] knob. Audio control You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for each source. 16 | KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD Refer to (page 17), (page 17). [2] "User": The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble settings are effective. [3] Audio file source only 5 Select a value using [Control] knob. Audio adjustments (KDC...
User Manual
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... 14). 2 Press [Control] knob. "Car Type"[4] "Speaker Setting"[4] "X'Over"[4] "DTA Settings"[4] To get clear sound, set the sound environment according to the location and size of physically installed speakers with reference to (page 13). 4 Select a audio control item using [Control] knob. DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 5-1. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to the followings: (page 19) (page 20) 5. "User"[2]/ "Natural"/ "Rock"/ "Pops"/ "Easy"/ "Top 40"/ "Jazz"/ "Powerful"/ "iPod"(During iPod source only) "Manual Equalizer""[1][4] Set the equalizer curve manually.
... 14). 2 Press [Control] knob. "Car Type"[4] "Speaker Setting"[4] "X'Over"[4] "DTA Settings"[4] To get clear sound, set the sound environment according to the location and size of physically installed speakers with reference to (page 13). 4 Select a audio control item using [Control] knob. DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U) 5-1. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to the followings: (page 19) (page 20) 5. "User"[2]/ "Natural"/ "Rock"/ "Pops"/ "Easy"/ "Top 40"/ "Jazz"/ "Powerful"/ "iPod"(During iPod source only) "Manual Equalizer""[1][4] Set the equalizer curve manually.
User Manual
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... 62.5 Hz to the level equivalent to select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY"). Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. To set the delay time finely • You can adjust the equalizer curve manually. 1 Press [SRC] to 62.5 Hz. (Colored text: Factory setting) When "Bass EXT" and "Q Factor" are selected, skip step 5. 5 Select a Band using [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Audio Control" > "Manual Equalizer" using (page 21) function. Compact car Sedan Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle...
... 62.5 Hz to the level equivalent to select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY"). Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. To set the delay time finely • You can adjust the equalizer curve manually. 1 Press [SRC] to 62.5 Hz. (Colored text: Factory setting) When "Bass EXT" and "Q Factor" are selected, skip step 5. 5 Select a Band using [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Audio Control" > "Manual Equalizer" using (page 21) function. Compact car Sedan Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle...
User Manual
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...SubWoofer" "SIZE" Speaker Size Subwoofer "None", "16cm", "20cm", "25cm", "30cm", "38cm Over" (Colored text: Factory setting) [1] Value set when "Minivan" or "Passenger Van" is selected as described in the section (page 20). 1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY"). Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Audio Control" > "Pro Setup" > "X'Over" using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. 20 | KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD "250". 5 Select a setting item using [Control] knob. 6 Select a setting value using...
...SubWoofer" "SIZE" Speaker Size Subwoofer "None", "16cm", "20cm", "25cm", "30cm", "38cm Over" (Colored text: Factory setting) [1] Value set when "Minivan" or "Passenger Van" is selected as described in the section (page 20). 1 Press [SRC] to select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY"). Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Audio Control" > "Pro Setup" > "X'Over" using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. 20 | KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD "250". 5 Select a setting item using [Control] knob. 6 Select a setting value using...
User Manual
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... the label side up so that you remove it when it out with your finger from the card. Playing music Playing a disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. Playing a USB device Connect a USB device to the USB terminal. [1] Front USB terminal [2] Rear USB terminal [3] optional accessory You can pull it is used as the active source. Selecting an audio file folder Press [R] or [S] button. Pause and play a song (track or file) Press and...
... the label side up so that you remove it when it out with your finger from the card. Playing music Playing a disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. Playing a USB device Connect a USB device to the USB terminal. [1] Front USB terminal [2] Rear USB terminal [3] optional accessory You can pull it is used as the active source. Selecting an audio file folder Press [R] or [S] button. Pause and play a song (track or file) Press and...
User Manual
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... any error code is displayed while the pairing is displayed on this unit • For details on its type. • HFP is a profile used to transfer data such as a phone book between units. 13-2. However, it may be used to make a hands-free call. • OPP is a profile used with this unit. 62 | KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD The name of IPod touch or iPhone • This unit is set to USB cable will...
... any error code is displayed while the pairing is displayed on this unit • For details on its type. • HFP is a profile used to transfer data such as a phone book between units. 13-2. However, it may be used to make a hands-free call. • OPP is a profile used with this unit. 62 | KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U/ KDC-5057SD The name of IPod touch or iPhone • This unit is set to USB cable will...
User Manual
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..." "Auto Pairing" When set to "ON", starts re-pairing with the registered Bluetooth device automatically when it becomes unpaired. "1" - "99SEC": Automatically answers the phone call after lapse of this unit. "Front" : Outputs sound from the Bluetooth mode Press [Ú]. "+8" "Echo Cancel Level" Sets the echo cancellation level. "4" - "10" (Colored text: Factory setting) 4 Select a setting using [Control] knob. Exiting from the front speakers. English | 77 Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of the preset time interval...
..." "Auto Pairing" When set to "ON", starts re-pairing with the registered Bluetooth device automatically when it becomes unpaired. "1" - "99SEC": Automatically answers the phone call after lapse of this unit. "Front" : Outputs sound from the Bluetooth mode Press [Ú]. "+8" "Echo Cancel Level" Sets the echo cancellation level. "4" - "10" (Colored text: Factory setting) 4 Select a setting using [Control] knob. Exiting from the front speakers. English | 77 Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of the preset time interval...
User Manual
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... equalizer. 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 display. Í The demonstration mode is not turned off as mentioned in (page 60). ö Cannot set up the Loudness. Í The DSP function is incorrect. Í The connectors are dirty. ò Clean the connectors. Troubleshooting guide 17-1. Setting error Some functions of this unit...
... equalizer. 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 display. Í The demonstration mode is not turned off as mentioned in (page 60). ö Cannot set up the Loudness. Í The DSP function is incorrect. Í The connectors are dirty. ò Clean the connectors. Troubleshooting guide 17-1. Setting error Some functions of this unit...
User Manual
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...; "No Active Device" Í Any Bluetooth device supporting a voice recognition function is connected. ò Change the source to the iPod has failed. ò Check that is not supported by this message still appears, press the Reset button on supported iPods. ö "No Music Data" Í The connected USB device contains no USB device is not connected. ö "Antenna Error" Í The antenna has a short-circuit and the protective circuit has activated. ò Check the Digital Radio antenna. If this unit...
...; "No Active Device" Í Any Bluetooth device supporting a voice recognition function is connected. ò Change the source to the iPod has failed. ò Check that is not supported by this message still appears, press the Reset button on supported iPods. ö "No Music Data" Í The connected USB device contains no USB device is not connected. ö "Antenna Error" Í The antenna has a short-circuit and the protective circuit has activated. ò Check the Digital Radio antenna. If this unit...
Quick Start Guide
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... the instruction manual that came with tape stuck on it out horizontally. • If the center hole or outside rim of a disc has burrs, remove them before inserting a disc. on the disc, or use any broadcasting station. • USB rating is dirty -- Reset button . • The following discs cannot be inapplicable. About the discs used with this unit • This unit can only play the CDs with coloring on...
... the instruction manual that came with tape stuck on it out horizontally. • If the center hole or outside rim of a disc has burrs, remove them before inserting a disc. on the disc, or use any broadcasting station. • USB rating is dirty -- Reset button . • The following discs cannot be inapplicable. About the discs used with this unit • This unit can only play the CDs with coloring on...
Quick Start Guide
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... ignition wires to the car's chassis again after use your vehicle. • Do not touch the metal parts of this unit in the car. • Do not use of the internal temperature and result in turn may be turned on the ends of the unit are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U only) Bluetooth antenna unit KDC-BT73DAB • This unit has the cooling fan to the power source...
... ignition wires to the car's chassis again after use your vehicle. • Do not touch the metal parts of this unit in the car. • Do not use of the internal temperature and result in turn may be turned on the ends of the unit are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U only) Bluetooth antenna unit KDC-BT73DAB • This unit has the cooling fan to the power source...
Quick Start Guide
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... of the vehicle's ISO connector: Ignition cable (Red) A-7 Pin (Red) Unit Vehicle Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) .....1 (3m) .....1 4[1] [1] KDC-BT73DAB only [2] KDC-BT53U only .....1 English | 11 Installation accessories 1 5[1] .....1 .....1 2 6[1] .....2 .....3 3[1][2] 7[1] Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the wiring harness is described in 2, make the proper connections to prevent damage to a too strong signal. Please be sure to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected with the ignition, and...
... of the vehicle's ISO connector: Ignition cable (Red) A-7 Pin (Red) Unit Vehicle Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) .....1 (3m) .....1 4[1] [1] KDC-BT73DAB only [2] KDC-BT53U only .....1 English | 11 Installation accessories 1 5[1] .....1 .....1 2 6[1] .....2 .....3 3[1][2] 7[1] Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the wiring harness is described in 2, make the proper connections to prevent damage to a too strong signal. Please be sure to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected with the ignition, and...
Quick Start Guide
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... only Installing the Microphone unit KDC-BT73DAB only Installing the Digital radio antenna 1 Check the installation position of the microphone (Accessory 3). 2 Clean the installation surface. 3 Install the microphone. 4 Lay the cable up to noise when windshield wiper, air conditioner, or motor is turned on. -- Where it secured at the following locations: -- Reception may decrease depending on the direction of the broadcast station with window heating wires --
... only Installing the Microphone unit KDC-BT73DAB only Installing the Digital radio antenna 1 Check the installation position of the microphone (Accessory 3). 2 Clean the installation surface. 3 Install the microphone. 4 Lay the cable up to noise when windshield wiper, air conditioner, or motor is turned on. -- Where it secured at the following locations: -- Reception may decrease depending on the direction of the broadcast station with window heating wires --
Quick Start Guide 1
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... your unit If the unit fails to the factory settings. A recordable/rewritable disc that conform to clean discs. About the discs used : -- A disc that is indicated on the display in the illustrations may be used with coloring on it out horizontally. • If the center hole or outside rim of (Instruction Manual). • The Radio Data System feature won't work with your model and in this manual are used.
... your unit If the unit fails to the factory settings. A recordable/rewritable disc that conform to clean discs. About the discs used : -- A disc that is indicated on the display in the illustrations may be used with coloring on it out horizontally. • If the center hole or outside rim of (Instruction Manual). • The Radio Data System feature won't work with your model and in this manual are used.
Quick Start Guide 1
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... after mounting. • If the fuse blows, first make sure to install the unit so that in the car. • Do not use of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not mix front and rear terminals). If you connect the ignition wires to a constant-voltage power source, as the heat sink and enclosure become poor if there are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC...
... after mounting. • If the fuse blows, first make sure to install the unit so that in the car. • Do not use of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not mix front and rear terminals). If you connect the ignition wires to a constant-voltage power source, as the heat sink and enclosure become poor if there are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC...
Quick Start Guide 1
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... distance of vehicle you drive. Installation accessories 1 5[1] .....1 .....1 2 6[1] .....2 .....3 3[1][2] 7[1] Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the wiring harness is not always assured. • A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located nearby can interfere with communication due to the unit. Please be sure to the constant power supply of the vehicle's ISO connector: Ignition cable (Red) A-7 Pin (Red) Unit Vehicle Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) .....1 (3m) .....1 4[1] [1] KDC-BT73DAB only [2] KDC-BT53U only .....1 English...
... distance of vehicle you drive. Installation accessories 1 5[1] .....1 .....1 2 6[1] .....2 .....3 3[1][2] 7[1] Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the wiring harness is not always assured. • A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located nearby can interfere with communication due to the unit. Please be sure to the constant power supply of the vehicle's ISO connector: Ignition cable (Red) A-7 Pin (Red) Unit Vehicle Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) .....1 (3m) .....1 4[1] [1] KDC-BT73DAB only [2] KDC-BT53U only .....1 English...
