Kenwood KDC-5051UMP3/WMA/AAC/CD/USB-Receiver with AUX Input and iPod control

Kenwood’s KDC-5051U is a real step-up model in our range having the benefit of a 3-line full dot LCD display, and direct iPod/iPhone and tuner preset keys. It is a pleasure to use and will transform your dashboard. Designed specifically for iPod/iPhone control with search keys ergonomically placed around the volume controls. Kenwood’s new log key remembers the last fifteen performed actions giving quick access to commonly used features.

Want to add Bluetooth hands-free calling with music streaming from your phone? Just add the KCA-BT300 Bluetooth interface.

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

General Features
DIN Size 1 DIN
Detachable Faceplate Yes
Protection Case For Faceplate Yes, softcase
Faceplate Mechanism Full Detachable Faceplate
Key Illumination Variable
Rotary Encoder & Control Knob Yes
Music Search function Yes
LOG function Yes
Accent key Yes, (iPod key)
Installer Memory Yes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return Yes, (only by IR remote)
Touch Sensor Tone Yes
Optional IR remote controller Yes, (RC405)
Digital Clock (24H) Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes) Yes
Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
ISO connector Yes
Optional Bluetooth unit Yes, (KCA-BT300)
USB interface x 1 Yes

Display Features
Display Type LCD Display
Display Layout 3/2 line full dot
Display Illumination Variable
Spectrum Analyzer Yes
Dimmer Control 2 steps - Automatic
Colour control Yes
Display Off Mode Yes
Demo Mode Yes
Multi language menu & tag Yes, ► English
► French
► German
► Italian
► Russian
► Spanish

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

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)
Station Select
Tuner preset/recall key Yes
Automatic Memory Entry (AME) Yes
Up/Down Seek Tuning Yes
Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual) Yes
FM Stereo / Mono Selector Yes

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

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
2 Speed search Yes
Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd Gen
Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd Gen
Works with iPhone * Yes, iPhone, iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS
Battery charge + power control Yes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

External Media Control Features
Dual Changer Control (CH1, CH2 & AUX) Yes
CD Text Ready with Compatible KENWOOD Units Yes
Disc & Track Repeat Yes
Disc & Track Scan Yes
Disc & Track Random Play Yes
Bluetooth Handsfree Yes
Bluetooth Audio Streaming Yes
iPod Control with KCA-iP500 Yes
AUX RCA Adaptor Yes

Audio Features
Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
MOSFET Power IC Yes
Auxiliary input Yes, Front panel
Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
Pre-out 3 RCA
Pre-out Output Level 2.5V
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj. Yes
Built-In Amplifier Cut-Off Yes
Dual-Zone Source & Volume Control Yes
Dual-Zone (FRONT / REAR Switchable) Yes
Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness Control Yes
Balance/Fader Control Yes
System Q (Preset Sound Control) Yes
Bass Boost Circuit Yes
System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF) Yes

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

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 Piano black
Dress plate Dark Silver
Volume & operation knob or wheel Acrylic Clear (Black)
Preset key finish Piano Black
Escutcheon finish Piano Black
Triangle Illumination Red
Volume & operation knob illumination Variable
Key illumination variable
Variable color illumination Yes
Illumination Effect Yes
Radio Data System Yes
Radio Text Plus Yes
Program Type Function (PTY) Yes
K3I - Clean Reception Tuner Yes
FM Reception Yes
AM (MW/LW) Reception Yes
Presets 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
Station Select
Tuner preset/recall key Yes
Automatic Memory Entry (AME) Yes
Up/Down Seek Tuning Yes
Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual) Yes
FM Stereo / Mono Selector Yes
CD-R/RW Compatible Yes
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Playback Yes
CD Text Support Yes
Supreme Yes
D.A.C. processing 24 bit
0 bit Mute Yes
Random Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Repeat Function (Track/Disc) Yes
Scan Function (Track/Disc) Yes
USB terminal Yes, Front side with slide protection cover
USB Type USB1.1 / USB 2.0
ACDrive compatible Yes
Kenwood Music Editor Lite Yes, can be downloaded from website
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag Display Yes
WMA (Windows Media File) playback Yes
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playback Yes
Made for iPod & iPhone * Yes
USB Digital connection (1 wire) with optiona cable KCA-iP102
Music playback Yes
Music library search Yes
Alphabet search Yes
Skip search Yes
Related search Yes
My playlist Yes
Control by hand Yes
Reverse browsing Yes
2 Speed search Yes
Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd Gen
Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd Gen
Works with iPhone * Yes, iPhone, iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS
Battery charge + power control Yes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware
Dual Changer Control (CH1, CH2 & AUX) Yes
CD Text Ready with Compatible KENWOOD Units Yes
Disc & Track Repeat Yes
Disc & Track Scan Yes
Disc & Track Random Play Yes
Bluetooth Handsfree Yes
Bluetooth Audio Streaming Yes
iPod Control with KCA-iP500 Yes
AUX RCA Adaptor Yes
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
Display Type LCD Display
Display Layout 3/2 line full dot
Display Illumination Variable
Spectrum Analyzer Yes
Dimmer Control 2 steps - Automatic
Colour control Yes
Display Off Mode Yes
Demo Mode Yes
Multi language menu & tag Yes, ► English
► French
► German
► Italian
► Russian
► Spanish
Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
MOSFET Power IC Yes
Auxiliary input Yes, Front panel
Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
Pre-out 3 RCA
Pre-out Output Level 2.5V
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj. Yes
Built-In Amplifier Cut-Off Yes
Dual-Zone Source & Volume Control Yes
Dual-Zone (FRONT / REAR Switchable) Yes
Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness Control Yes
Balance/Fader Control Yes
System Q (Preset Sound Control) Yes
Bass Boost Circuit Yes
System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF) Yes
DIN Size 1 DIN
Detachable Faceplate Yes
Protection Case For Faceplate Yes, softcase
Faceplate Mechanism Full Detachable Faceplate
Key Illumination Variable
Rotary Encoder & Control Knob Yes
Music Search function Yes
LOG function Yes
Accent key Yes, (iPod key)
Installer Memory Yes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return Yes, (only by IR remote)
Touch Sensor Tone Yes
Optional IR remote controller Yes, (RC405)
Digital Clock (24H) Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes) Yes
Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
ISO connector Yes
Optional Bluetooth unit Yes, (KCA-BT300)
USB interface x 1 Yes
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
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