Kenwood KDC-DAB4551U DAB/DAB+ car radio

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Kenwood KDC-DAB4551U DAB/DAB+ car radio/CD with DAB+, USB, Aux-in, iPod/iPhone control*2  and Bluetooth compatibility*1
What's included:
Kenwood KDC-DAB4551U DAB/DAB+ car radio.
Carry pouch for front panel.
ISO wiring harness and installation hardware.
Instruction and installation papers.
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FREE 45 days Buy & Try.
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SALE £139.99  

Kenwood KDC-DAB4551U DAB/DAB+ car radio/CD with DAB+, USB, Aux-in, iPod/iPhone control*2  and Bluetooth compatibility*1 + Kenwood DAB A1 internal glass mount DAB car aerial
What's included:
Kenwood KDC-DAB4551U DAB/DAB+ car radio.
Kenwood DAB A1 internal glass mount DAB car aerial 'Get You Going Aerial'
Carry pouch for front panel.
ISO wiring harness and installation hardware.
Instruction and installation papers.
FREE Fast Royal Mail First Class Delivery.
FREE 45 days Buy & Try.
dabonwheels DAB reception rating
reception with suitable aerial. 
SALE £153.99  

KDC-DAB4551U main features and benefits
DAB, DAB+ and FM / AM (MW) / LW tuners for great on-the-road entertainment.
Receives DAB+ stations (where available)
Receives all UK DAB stations (subject to coverage).
Also receives Band III and L-Band DAB and DAB+ stations (subject to coverage).
Plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3/WMA/AAC discs with ID3/WMA Tag
Plays external analogue sources through front aux-in connection.
Plays MP3/WMA/AAC3 files with ID3/WMA Tag via front panel USB.
Bluetooth ready*1
Two-way iPod/iPhone control*2
Find-by-touch rotary main control keeps your eyes on the road.
Fits all vehicles capable of accepting a standard DIN unit.
Detachable front panel for carefree listening.
Pre-sets are retained even after DAB scan is performed (unlike many in-car DAB radios)

KDC-DAB4551U Cautions:
This model is NOT DMB-A compatible, despite claims to the contrary elsewhere.

Manufacturer's Description:
Kenwood’s new in-car CD/iPod Control system now includes state-of-the-art DAB/DAB+ and DRM decoding. Using the latest digital chip set means for the first time listening to digital radio on the move is free of annoying breaks and distortion. Clever technology will even switch from DAB to FM (and back again) if there is a local signal problem. The system includes a discrete window film aerial avoiding the need to drill a hole in the vehicles body as previously required with less sensitive receivers.

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

Key Features 
MP3, WMA, AAC playback 
DAB+ tuner built-in 
Illuminated front AUX & USB terminal with slide protection cover 
iPod/iPhone direct control terminals 
MP3, WMA, AAC playback 
DAB+ tuner built-in 
Illuminated front AUX & USB terminal with slide protection cover 
iPod/iPhone direct control terminals 
Original steeringwheel remote controle interface terminal 
RDS with radio text 
Compatible with Kenwood Music Editor lite

General Features 
DIN Size 1 DIN
Detachable Faceplate  
Protection Case For Faceplate   , soft case
Faceplate Mechanism Full Detachable Faceplate
Key Illumination Red
Rotary Encoder & Control Knob  
Music Search function  
Accent key   , (DAB key)
Digital Clock (24H)  
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes)  
Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
ISO connector  
USB interface x 1   , Front
Display Features 
Display Type Fluorescent (FL) Tube Display
Display Layout 14 segments x 13 Characters
Display Illumination Flouricent (FL)
Dimmer Control 2 steps - Manual
Demo Mode  
Special Character Display Russian Characters
Cosmetics features 
Front/edge Black Injection
Dress plate Chrome plated
Volume & operation knob or wheel Chrome Plated
Preset key finish Piano Black
Escutcheon finish Black Injection
Triangle Illumination Red
Volume & operation knob illumination Blue
Key illumination Blue

Tuner Features 
Radio Data System  
Radio Text  
Program Type Function (PTY)  
Enhanced Other Networks Function (EON)  
PACS - clean reception tuner  
FM Reception  
AM (MW/LW) Reception  
Presets 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
Mixed preset memory (FM & AM) 6 presets
Automatic Memory Entry (AME)  
Up/Down Seek Tuning  
Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual)  
FM Stereo / Mono Selector  

CE DAB tuner features 
DAB tuner built-in  
DAB+ support  
TMC data service support  
TPEG data service support  
Intelligent seek  
Ensemble seek  
Service preset 3 band * 6 cell preset,
Auto service memory   , (only first service in each ensemble)
Service list by alphabet order  
Audio interrupt standby by PTY  
Audio interrupt standby by announcement  
DAB-RDS integrated TI  
DAB-AF  
DAB priority  
Antenna power supply on/off switch  

CD Features 
CD-R/RW Compatible  
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Display  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback  
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Playback  
Compatible with Kenwood Music Editor Lite  
CD Text Support  
CD Text with special Character Support   , Russian
D.A.C. processing 24 bit
0 bit Mute  

USB Features 
USB terminal   , Front
USB Type USB1.1 / USB 2.0
Kenwood Music Editor Lite   , (download from site)
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag Display  
WMA (Windows Media File) playback  
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playback  
Repeat/Scan/Random search  

iPod Features 
Made for iPod & iPhone *  
USB Digital connection (1 wire) with optional cable KCA-iP101
Music playback  
Alphabet search  
Skip search  
Related search  
My playlist  
Control by hand  
Reverse browsing  
Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd generation
Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Gen
Works with iPhone *  
Battery charge + power control  
1A current capability  
* Always update to latest Apple firmware 

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

Audio Features 
Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
MOSFET Power IC  
Auxiliary input   , front
Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
Pre-out 1 RCA
Pre-out Output Level 2V
Preout Rear / Subwoofer Switchable  
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.  
Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader Control  
System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control)  
Bass Boost Circuit  
Low-pass Filter  

Connections 
External Media Control Bus (5L)  
iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire)  
USB interface  
OEM Wired Remote Control  
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wire  

Tuner Specifications 
FM Frequency range (50kHz step) 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Usable Sensitivity 1μV/75ohm (S/N 26dB)
FM Quieting Sensitivity 2.5μV/75ohm (S/N 46dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) 63dB
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) 40dB
MW Frequency Range 531kHz ~ 1611kHz
MW Frequency step 9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity 36μV (S/N 20dB)
LW Frequency Range 153kHz ~ 279kHz
LW Usable Sensitivity 57μV (S/N 20dB)
DAB Tuner specifications 
L Band - Frequency range 1452.96MHz - 1490.624MHz
Band III - Frequency range 174.928 MHz - 239.2MHz
Sensitivity - 100dBm
Signal to noise ratio 80dB

CD Specifications 
Laser Diode GaAlAs
Digital Filter(D/A) 8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter 24 Bit
Wow & Flutter below measurable limit
Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio 105dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range 90dB
Channel Separation 85dB
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
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decode AAC-LC "m4a" Files

Audio Specifications 
Maximum Power 50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) 30W x 4
Preout Level 2000mV / 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 10kHz ±8dB

General Specifications 
Front/edge Black Injection
Dress plate Chrome plated
Volume & operation knob or wheel Chrome Plated
Preset key finish Piano Black
Escutcheon finish Black Injection
Triangle Illumination Red
Volume & operation knob illumination Blue
Key illumination Blue
Radio Data System  
Radio Text  
Program Type Function (PTY)  
Enhanced Other Networks Function (EON)  
PACS - clean reception tuner  
FM Reception  
AM (MW/LW) Reception  
Presets 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW)
Mixed preset memory (FM & AM) 6 presets
Automatic Memory Entry (AME)  
Up/Down Seek Tuning  
Tuning mode (Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual)  
FM Stereo / Mono Selector  
DAB tuner built-in  
DAB+ support  
DMB support  
TMC data service support  
TPEG data service support  
Intelligent seek  
Ensemble seek  
Service preset 3 band * 6 cell preset,
Auto service memory   , (only first service in each ensemble)
Service list by alphabet order  
Audio interrupt standby by PTY  
Audio interrupt standby by announcement  
DAB-RDS integrated TI  
DAB-AF  
DAB priority  
Antenna power supply on/off switch  
CD-R/RW Compatible  
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Display  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback  
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Playback  
Compatible with Kenwood Music Editor Lite  
CD Text Support  
CD Text with special Character Support   , Russian
Supreme  
D.A.C. processing 24 bit
0 bit Mute  
USB terminal   , Front
USB Type USB1.1 / USB 2.0
Kenwood Music Editor Lite   , (download from site)
MP3 playback with ID3 Tag Display  
WMA (Windows Media File) playback  
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) playback  
Repeat/Scan/Random search  
Made for iPod & iPhone *  
USB Digital connection (1 wire) with optional cable KCA-iP101
Music playback  
Alphabet search  
Skip search  
Related search  
My playlist  
Control by hand  
Reverse browsing  
Works with iPod Classic * 80G & 120G
Works with iPod Video * 5th/6th generation
Works with iPod Touch * 1st/2nd generation
Works with iPod Nano * 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Gen
Works with iPhone *  
Battery charge + power control  
1A current capability  
* Always update to latest Apple firmware 
Dual Changer Control (CH1, CH2 & AUX)  
CD Text Ready with Compatible KENWOOD Units  
Disc & Track Repeat  
Disc & Track Scan  
Disc & Track Random Play  
Bluetooth Handsfree  
Bluetooth Audio Streaming  
External Media Control Bus (5L)  
iPod Digital Connection (1 Wire)  
USB interface  
OEM Wired Remote Control  
2-way (Tel/Navi) mute wire  
Display Type Fluorescent (FL) Tube Display
Display Layout 14 segments x 13 Characters
Display Illumination Flouricent (FL)
Dimmer Control 2 steps - Manual
Demo Mode  
Special Character Display Russian Characters
Maximum Output Power 50W x 4
MOSFET Power IC  
Auxiliary input   , front
Auxiliary Type Mini-jack
Pre-out 1 RCA
Pre-out Output Level 2V
Preout Rear / Subwoofer Switchable  
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.  
Source Tone Control & Memory Bass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader Control  
System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control)  
Bass Boost Circuit  
Low-pass Filter  
DIN Size 1 DIN
Detachable Faceplate  
Protection Case For Faceplate   , soft case
Faceplate Mechanism Full Detachable Faceplate
Key Illumination Red
Rotary Encoder & Control Knob  
Music Search function  
Accent key   , (DAB key)
Digital Clock (24H)  
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes)  
Built-in Connector Molex 16 pin
ISO connector  
USB interface x 1   , Front
L Band - Frequency range 1452.96MHz - 1490.624MHz
Band III - Frequency range 174.928 MHz - 239.2MHz
Sensitivity - 100dBm
Signal to noise ratio 80dB
FM Frequency range (50kHz step) 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Usable Sensitivity 1μV/75ohm (S/N 26dB)
FM Quieting Sensitivity 2.5μV/75ohm (S/N 46dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) 63dB
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) 40dB
MW Frequency Range 531kHz ~ 1611kHz
MW Frequency step 9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity 36μV (S/N 20dB)
LW Frequency Range 153kHz ~ 279kHz
LW Usable Sensitivity 57μV (S/N 20dB)
Laser Diode GaAlAs
Digital Filter(D/A) 8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter 24 Bit
Wow & Flutter below measurable limit
Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio 105dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range 90dB
Channel Separation 85dB
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
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decode AAC-LC "m4a" Files
Maximum Power 50W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) 30W x 4
Preout Level 2000mV / 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 10kHz ±8dB
Operating voltage 14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption 10A
Dimensions (WxHxD) 182 x 53 x 158mm
Weight 1300gr
Instruction Manuals ENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR

*1 KCA-BT300 required. Available functions depend on mobile phone.
*2 Compatibility with 2-way control for iPod/iPhone differs by model.