Kenwood KDC-BT61UMP3/WMA/AAC/CD/USB-Receiver with AUX Input, iPod control and Bluetooth built-in

The KDC-BT61U is Kenwood ultimate audio system, designed with iPod/iPhone users in mind with the added bonus of built-in Bluetooth hands-free calling and music streaming. The obvious click wheel like control combined with the clear 5-line display means track searching is familiar and easy. A scroll bar means that thousands of tracks can be quickly viewed with a swipe of your figure. Full variable colour illumination of display and keys which allow you to match your dashboard lighting perfectly. USB and iPod/iPhone connection is via rear mounted flying lead which can be fed to your glovebox for easy and secure access.

Key Features
Built-in Bluetooth with handsfree & audio profile
5 Line, Full Dot LCD display
Variable key illumination
Multi-language menu text & tag support
Rear USB & AUX terminals
iPod/iPhone direct control with optional cable KCA-iP102
Sound Excellence
Built-in Bluetooth with handsfree & audio profile
5 Line, Full Dot LCD display
Variable key illumination
Multi-language menu text & tag support
Rear USB & AUX terminals
iPod/iPhone direct control with optional cable KCA-iP102
Sound Excellence

General Features
DIN Size 1 DIN
Detachable Faceplate Yes
Protection Case For Faceplate Yes, softcase
Faceplate Mechanism Flip-down Detachable Faceplate
Key Illumination Variable
Rotary Encoder & Control Knob Yes
Music Search function Yes
Favorite Memory function Yes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return Yes, (only by IR remote)
Touch Sensor Tone Yes
IR remote controller included KCA-RC405
Digital Clock (24H) Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes) Yes
Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
ISO connector Yes
Bluetooth unit built-in Yes
USB interface x 1 Yes

Display Features
Display Type LCD Display
Display Layout 5 line, Ful dot
Display Illumination Variable
Spectrum Analyzer Yes
Dimmer Control 2 steps - Automatic
Colour control Yes
Display Off Mode Yes
Demo Mode Yes
Special Character Display Russian Characters
Menu text in selectable language Yes, ► English
► French
► German
► Italian
► Portuguese
► Russian
► Spanish

Cosmetics features
Front/edge Dark Silver
Dress plate Dark Silver
Volume & operation knob or wheel Acrylic Clear (Black)
Preset key finish Dark Silver
Escutcheon finish Black Injection
Triangle Illumination Red
Volume & operation knob illumination Variable
Key illumination variable
Variable color illumination Yes

Tuner Features
Radio Data System Yes
Radio Text Plus Yes
Program Type Function (PTY) Yes
K3I - Clean Reception Tuner Yes
FM Reception Yes
AM (MW/LW) Reception Yes
Presets 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
Automatic Memory Entry (AME) Yes
Up/Down Seek Tuning Yes
Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual) Yes
FM Stereo / Mono Selector Yes

CD Features
CD-R/RW Compatible Yes
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Playback Yes
CD Text Support Yes
CD Text with special Character Support Yes, Russian
Supreme Yes
D.A.C. processing 24 bit
0 bit Mute Yes
Random Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Repeat Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Scan Function (Track/Disc) Yes

USB Features
USB terminal Yes, rear side
USB Type USB1.1 / USB 2.0
ACDrive compatible Yes
Kenwood Music Editor Lite Yes, can be downloaded from website
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media File) playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playback Yes

iPod Features
Made for iPod & iPhone * Yes
USB Digital connection (1 wire) with optiona cable KCA-iP102
Music playback Yes
Music library search Yes
Alphabet search Yes
Skip search Yes
Related search Yes
My playlist Yes
Control by hand Yes
Reverse browsing Yes
High speed search Yes, (2 speed)
Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd Gen
Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd Gen
Works with iPhone * Yes, iPhone, iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS
Battery charge + power control Yes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

External Media Control Features
iPod Control with KCA-iP500 Yes

Audio Features
Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
MOSFET Power IC Yes
Auxiliary input Yes, Rear
Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
Pre-out 3 RCA
Pre-out Output Level 4V
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj. Yes
Built-In Amplifier Cut-Off Yes
Dual-Zone Source & Volume Control Yes
Dual-Zone (FRONT / REAR Switchable) Yes
Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness Control Yes
Balance/Fader Control Yes
Sound Excellence DSP Yes
System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control) Yes
System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF) Yes

DSP-Features
Digital System E's+ Yes
5 bands graphical equilazer Yes
Sound Management System Yes
Highway sound Yes
Digital Time Aligment (DTA) Yes
iPod EQ select mode Yes
Supreme Yes

Bluetooth General Features
Hands free Profile (HPF) Yes
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Yes
Serial Port Profile (SPP) Yes
Headset Profile (HSP) Yes
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) Yes
Object Push Profile (OPP) Yes
Synchronization Profile (SYNC) Yes
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Yes
Phone device status display Yes
Audio device status display Yes
Signal strength display Yes
Remaining battery display Yes
Bluetooth phones to register 5
High-quality noise canceling microphone Yes, External microphone unit
Bluetooth firmware upgradeable Yes
* depends on phone model/make

Connectivity
External Media Control Bus (5L) Yes
iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire) Yes, with optional KCA-iP101
USB interface Yes
OEM Wired Remote Control Yes
Power Control (P.CON) wire Yes
Dimmer control wire Yes

Tuner Specifications
FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Frequency range (50kHz step) 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Usable Sensitivity 0.7μV/75ohm (S/N 26dB)
FM Quieting Sensitivity 1.6μV/75ohm (S/N 46dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) 65dB
FM Selectivity(DIN) over 80dB (±400kHz)
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) 35dB
MW Frequency Range 531kHz ~ 1611kHz
MW Frequency step 9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity 25μV (S/N 20dB)
LW Frequency Range 153kHz ~ 279kHz
LW Usable Sensitivity 45μV (S/N 20dB)

CD Specifications
Laser Diode GaAIAs
Digital Filter(D/A) 8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter 24 Bit
Spindle Speed 500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 1 times)
Wow & Flutter Below Measurable Limit
Frequency Response 10Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio 110dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range 93dB
MP3 Decoder Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decoder Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decoder AAC-LC".m4a" Files

USB Specifications
USB Version compatibility 1.1 / 2.0
File System FAT 16/32
Maximum Supply current 500mA

Audio Specifications
Maximum Power 50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) 30W x 4
Preout Level 2500mV / 10kOhm,
Preout Impedance ≤ 600Ohm
Speaker Impedance 4Ohm ~ 8Ohm
AUX Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage 1200mV
AUX Input Impedance 10kOhm
Bass Tone Control 100Hz ±8dB
Middle Tone Control 1kHz ±8dB
Treble Tone Control 12.5kHz ±8dB

Bluetooth specifications
Technology bluetooth 2.1 + EDR certified
Frequency 2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Output power +4dBm(max), 0dBm (AVE) power class 2
Maximum range Line of sight approx. 10 meter

General Specifications
Operating voltage 14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption 10A
Dimensions (WxHxD) 182 x 53 x 155mm
Weight 1300gr
Instruction Manuals ENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR
Front/edge Dark Silver
Dress plate Dark Silver
Volume & operation knob or wheel Acrylic Clear (Black)
Preset key finish Dark Silver
Escutcheon finish Black Injection
Triangle Illumination Red
Volume & operation knob illumination Variable
Key illumination variable
Variable color illumination Yes
Radio Data System Yes
Radio Text Plus Yes
Program Type Function (PTY) Yes
K3I - Clean Reception Tuner Yes
FM Reception Yes
AM (MW/LW) Reception Yes
Presets 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
Automatic Memory Entry (AME) Yes
Up/Down Seek Tuning Yes
Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual) Yes
FM Stereo / Mono Selector Yes
CD-R/RW Compatible Yes
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Playback Yes
CD Text Support Yes
CD Text with special Character Support Yes, Russian
Supreme Yes
D.A.C. processing 24 bit
0 bit Mute Yes
Random Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Repeat Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Scan Function (Track/Disc) Yes
USB terminal Yes, rear side
USB Type USB1.1 / USB 2.0
ACDrive compatible Yes
Kenwood Music Editor Lite Yes, can be downloaded from website
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media File) playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playback Yes
Made for iPod & iPhone * Yes
USB Digital connection (1 wire) with optiona cable KCA-iP102
Music playback Yes
Music library search Yes
Alphabet search Yes
Skip search Yes
Related search Yes
My playlist Yes
Control by hand Yes
Reverse browsing Yes
High speed search Yes, (2 speed)
Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd Gen
Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd Gen
Works with iPhone * Yes, iPhone, iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS
Battery charge + power control Yes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware
iPod Control with KCA-iP500 Yes
Hands free Profile (HPF) Yes
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Yes
Serial Port Profile (SPP) Yes
Headset Profile (HSP) Yes
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) Yes
Object Push Profile (OPP) Yes
Synchronization Profile (SYNC) Yes
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Yes
Phone device status display Yes
Audio device status display Yes
Signal strength display Yes
Remaining battery display Yes
Bluetooth phones to register 5
High-quality noise canceling microphone Yes, External microphone unit
Bluetooth firmware upgradeable Yes
* depends on phone model/make
External Media Control Bus (5L) Yes
iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire) Yes, with optional KCA-iP101
USB interface Yes
OEM Wired Remote Control Yes
Power Control (P.CON) wire Yes
Dimmer control wire Yes
Digital System E's+ Yes
5 bands graphical equilazer Yes
Sound Management System Yes
Highway sound Yes
Digital Time Aligment (DTA) Yes
iPod EQ select mode Yes
Supreme Yes
Display Type LCD Display
Display Layout 5 line, Ful dot
Display Illumination Variable
Spectrum Analyzer Yes
Dimmer Control 2 steps - Automatic
Colour control Yes
Display Off Mode Yes
Demo Mode Yes
Special Character Display Russian Characters
Menu text in selectable language Yes, ► English
► French
► German
► Italian
► Portuguese
► Russian
► Spanish
Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
MOSFET Power IC Yes
Auxiliary input Yes, Rear
Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
Pre-out 3 RCA
Pre-out Output Level 4V
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj. Yes
Built-In Amplifier Cut-Off Yes
Dual-Zone Source & Volume Control Yes
Dual-Zone (FRONT / REAR Switchable) Yes
Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness Control Yes
Balance/Fader Control Yes
Sound Excellence DSP Yes
System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control) Yes
System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF) Yes
DIN Size 1 DIN
Detachable Faceplate Yes
Protection Case For Faceplate Yes, softcase
Faceplate Mechanism Flip-down Detachable Faceplate
Key Illumination Variable
Rotary Encoder & Control Knob Yes
Music Search function Yes
Favorite Memory function Yes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return Yes, (only by IR remote)
Touch Sensor Tone Yes
IR remote controller included KCA-RC405
Digital Clock (24H) Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes) Yes
Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
ISO connector Yes
Bluetooth unit built-in Yes
USB interface x 1 Yes
FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Frequency range (50kHz step) 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Usable Sensitivity 0.7μV/75ohm (S/N 26dB)
FM Quieting Sensitivity 1.6μV/75ohm (S/N 46dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) 65dB
FM Selectivity(DIN) over 80dB (±400kHz)
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) 35dB
MW Frequency Range 531kHz ~ 1611kHz
MW Frequency step 9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity 25μV (S/N 20dB)
LW Frequency Range 153kHz ~ 279kHz
LW Usable Sensitivity 45μV (S/N 20dB)
Laser Diode GaAIAs
Digital Filter(D/A) 8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter 24 Bit
Spindle Speed 500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 1 times)
Wow & Flutter Below Measurable Limit
Frequency Response 10Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio 110dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range 93dB
MP3 Decoder Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decoder Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decoder AAC-LC".m4a" Files
USB Version compatibility 1.1 / 2.0
File System FAT 16/32
Maximum Supply current 500mA
Maximum Power 50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) 30W x 4
Preout Level 2500mV / 10kOhm,
Preout Impedance ≤ 600Ohm
Speaker Impedance 4Ohm ~ 8Ohm
AUX Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage 1200mV
AUX Input Impedance 10kOhm
Bass Tone Control 100Hz ±8dB
Middle Tone Control 1kHz ±8dB
Treble Tone Control 12.5kHz ±8dB
Technology bluetooth 2.1 + EDR certified
Frequency 2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Output power +4dBm(max), 0dBm (AVE) power class 2
Maximum range Line of sight approx. 10 meter
Operating voltage 14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption 10A
Dimensions (WxHxD) 182 x 53 x 155mm
Weight 1300gr
Instruction Manuals ENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR