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KDC-BT61U
MP3/WMA/AAC/CD/USB-Receiver with AUX Input, iPod control and Bluetooth built-in
With the KDC-BT61U, your Search is Over!
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.
Additional Information:
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Compatibility:
Bluetooth:
Through this link you are able to check if your mobile phone is compatible with our system.
iPod / iPhone
On this page you can verify if your iPod / iPhone is compatible with our Multimedia system and give you an advise of witch accessory to use.
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Installation options:
Steering Wheel Remote Control:
We now offer you the opportunity to control your Kenwood head unit using the factory-installed remote controls mounted on the steering wheel of your car.
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Android:
Editing the songs stored in your Android™ smartphone using KENWOOD Music Control allows you to control playback of those songs conveniently and comfortably. More Information.
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Up 2 Date:
Kenwood is continuously improving its products. The following page lists all updates available for your device.
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Specifications for audio, video en picture files:
Here you can find all detailed technical information.
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 |
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 | |
| 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 | ► English ► French ► German ► Italian ► Portuguese ► Russian ► Spanish |
Cosmetics features
| Front/edge | Dark Silver |
| Dress plate | Dark Silver |
| Preset key finish | Dark Silver |
| Escutcheon finish | Black Injection |
| Volume & operation knob or wheel | Acrylic Clear (Black) |
| Volume & operation knob illumination | Variable |
| Triangle Illumination | Red |
| Key illumination | variable |
| Variable color illumination | Yes |
Tuner Features
| K3I - Clean Reception Tuner | Yes |
| FM Reception | Yes |
| FM Stereo / Mono Selector | Yes |
| AM (MW/LW) Reception | Yes |
| Tuning mode | |
| Up/Down Seek/Scan | Yes |
| Presets | 24 Presets (18FM / 3LW / 3MW) |
| Automatic Memory Entry (AME) | Yes |
| Radio Data System | Yes |
| Radio Text Plus | Yes |
| Program Type Function (PTY) | 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 |
| Random Function | |
| Repeat Function | |
| Scan Function |
USB Features
| USB terminal | Yes, rear side |
| USB Type | USB1.1 / USB 2.0 |
| ACDrive compatible | Yes |
| Kenwood Music Editor Lite Compatible | 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 |
iPhone Features
| Made for iPod & iPhone * | Yes |
| USB Direct Control | 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 |
| High speed search | Yes, (2 speed) |
| Reverse browsing | 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 * | 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 |
| 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 |
| System Q_EX (Preset & Manual Sound Control) | Yes |
| System E's+ (Built-in HPF & LPF) | Yes |
DSP-Features
| 5 bands graphical equilazer | Yes |
| Sound Management System | Yes |
| Highway sound | Yes |
| Digital Time Alignment (DTA) | Yes |
| Digital System E's+ | Yes |
| iPod EQ select mode | Yes |
| Supreme | Yes |
Bluetooth General Features
| Hands Free Profile (HPF) | |
| Audio Streaming (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 | 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 | |
| Power Control (P.CON) wire | Yes |
| Dimmer control wire | Yes |
| OEM Wired Remote Control ready | 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 26dBf) |
| FM Quieting Sensitivity | 1.6μV/75ohm (S/N 46dBf) |
| FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono) | 65dB |
| FM Selectivity(DIN) | over 80dB (±400kHz) |
| FM Stereo Separation (1kHz) | 35dB |
| MW Frequency Range | 531kHz ~ 1611kHz (9kHz step) |
| MW Frequency step | 9kHz |
| MW Usable Sensitivity | 25μV |
| LW Frequency Range | 153kHz ~ 279kHz (9kHz step) |
| LW Usable Sensitivity | 45μV |
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 | 50 W x 4 |
| Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v) | 30 W x 4 |
| Preout Level | 2500 mV / 10 kOhm, |
| Preout Impedance | ≤ 600 Ohm |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm |
| AUX Frequency Response | 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (±1dB) |
| AUX Maximum Input Voltage | 1200 mV |
| AUX Input Impedance | 10 kOhm |
| Bass Tone Control | 100 Hz ±8 dB |
| Middle Tone Control | 1 kHz ±8 dB |
| Treble Tone Control | 12.5 kHz ±8 dB |
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 | 1300 gr. |
| Instruction Manuals | ENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR |