DPX503U double DIN CD receiver key features

Kenwood’s DPX503U makes full use of cars which have double-DIN size radios.

A large four line display gives excellent information in conjunction with its front iPod Direct USB input.

A front panel aux-input jack socket is also available for quick connection to portable music players. This can be used with the Dual Zone feature to playback only to the rear speakers, for example.

For hands-free mobile phone use an optional KDC-BT200 interface is available.

Variable colour illumination for both the display and the control knobs can be set to match your cars dashboard illumination perfectly.

Large, easy to understand operating keys and control knobs make this unit a breeze to use, even with complex operations.

• Double DIN sized unit
• Four line variable colour full-dot LCD display
• Four channel 50W internal amplifier with two stereo preamp giving option to add external amplifiers
• System Q-Ex, System Es+ and Digital Time Alignment sound equalisers
• MP3 / WMA / AAC compatible with a 24-Bit Digital Audio Converter
• Front panel mounted AUX socket and USB port, with slide protection cover
• iPod Direct Control (using KCA-IP101 accessory cable)
• Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming profiles can be added with accessory KCA-BT200 adaptor
• Variable colour 'Emotional Illumination Effect'
• Can be linked to many factory-fitted remote controls (requires adaptor)
• Infra-red remote control included

DPX503U double DIN CD receiver specification

Radio tuner features:

• RDS-AF (alternate frequency) feature inaudibly retunes the receiver to the best available signal for the station that is currently selected
• TA (traffic announcement) will switch station for the duration of a traffic report. The original station is restored at the end of the report
• PTY-EON (programme type) information displays and allows selection of similar types of programme (news, pop, classics, sport etc.)
• Full coverage of LW / MW / FM wavebands with 24 presets (18FM, 6MW, 6LW)
• Auto-memory entry feature automatically stores preset stations
• Scrolling display of radio text information
• CD / MP3 / WMA / AAC features:
• Compatible with CD, MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV format files
• AAC compresses audio much more efficiently than the MP3 standard. Also used on the Apple iPod, Kenwood AAC compatible head units can reproduce files compressed using AAC-LC, including MPEG-4 and .m4a formats

CD-R and CD-R/W compatible

• Supreme setting restores high frequency information to MP3 and WMA files recorded at low sample rates (less than 96kbps)
• Scrolling display of CD text when present on media
• Scrolling display of MP3 ID-3 tag and WMA, AAC track information
• 24 bit Burr Brown D/A converter gives high quality playback of compressed audio files
• 0-bit muting for total silence between tracks
• Fast forward, Rewind, Track/File/Folder repeat, Random track play, Track repeat and Intro scan functions

USB features:

• Front panel mounted USB socket (Type 1.0 / 2.0)
• Allows iPod playback , charging and control using Apple cable supplied with iPod
• MP3, WMA and AAC file playback via USB memory stick or hard drive (current consumption of hard drive must not exceed 500mA)

Amplifier features:

• Four channel 4 x 50W max power amplifier (4 x 30W RMS)
• Front jack socket plus rear RCA auxiliary inputs for connecting external portable music players
• Two stereo preamplifier RCA outputs (2.5 volt) for connecting optional external amplifier
• Separate adjustments for bass, mid, treble, balance and fader
• Loudness control
• System Q-EX equaliser with three control bands and six preset settings
• System Es optionally cuts bass for front and rear speakers at an adjustable frequency, thus improving sound quality when a separate subwoofer is in use
• Switchable, adjustable rear subwoofer output
• Built in amplifier can be turned off if external amplification is used
• Built-in time alignment control
• Dual-zone sound output facility
• Source tone memory stores equaliser settings for each source (FM radio, AM radio & CD)

Other features:

• Front panel mounted fast USB 2.0 port for connecting to flash memory, or compatible portable hard-drive storage devices, allowing instant access to a huge store of music. (1 metre USB extension cable included with radio)
• Front panel mounted stereo aux-input jack socket to connect iPod, MP3 player etc.
• Direct control of Apple iPod via extremely fast USB port link
• Four direction, multi-function 'twist and push' control knob
• Variable colour display illumination
• Infra-red remote control included
• Compatible with Kenwood BlueTooth interface
• Compatible with Kenwood CD disc changers
• Will accept auxiliary input cable for Walkman type device playback though radio
• Can be linked to many models of factory-fitted remote controls (requires accessory adaptor)
• Automatic muting when connected car phone is un use
• 24 hour digital clock (manual or auto RDS setting)
• Power timer will switch radio off after 20, 40 or 60 minutes to save vehicle battery
• Complete with release keys, ISO connecting loom, full fitting and operating guide

Security, warranty and insurance:

• Security code protected