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KDC-4557U
  • KDC-4557U

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KDC-4557U

CD/USB-Receiver with iPod Direct Control & variable Illumination

Discontinued Model

  • Detachable Faceplate
  • Made for iPod & iPhone *
  • Front USB & AUX Input

Key Features

MP3, WMA & AAC playback
Front USB & AUX input
iPod/iPhone direct control with optional lead KCA-iP102
Variable Colour illumination
13 segment,11 digit FL dispay
Low Pass Filter built-in
System Q preset EQ
Loudness & Bass Boost control

General Features

DIN Size1 DIN
Detachable FaceplateYes
Protection Case For FaceplateYes, softcase
Faceplate MechanismFull Detachable Faceplate
Key IlluminationVariable
Rotary Encoder & Control KnobYes
Music Search functionYes
Accent keyiPod
Attenuator with Smooth Volume ReturnYes
Touch Sensor ToneYes
Digital Clock (24H)Yes
All-off Select (20/40/60 minutes)Yes
Built-in ConnectorMolex 16 pin
Firmware upgreadableYes

Display Features

Display TypeFlourescent (FL) Tube Display
Display Layout13 segments x 11 Characters
Display Illuminationlight-emitting diode (LED)
Variable IlluminationYes
Dimmer Control3 steps - Manual
Demo ModeYes
Russian text displayYes

Cosmetics features

Front/edgeBlack Injection
Dress platePiano Black
Preset key finishPiano Black
Escutcheon finishBlack Injection
Volume & operation knob or wheelChrome Plated
Volume & operation knob illuminationVariable
Triangle IlluminationRed
Front terminals illuminationVariable
Key illuminationvariable


CD Features

CD-R/RW CompatibleYes
CD Text SupportYes
CD Text with special Character SupportYes, Russian
SupremeYes
Random Function
Repeat Function
Scan Function

USB Features

USB Type2.0 Full speed
Repeat/Scan/Random searchYes
Last Position Memory / ResumeYes
Time code displayYes

iPhone Features

Music playbackYes
Alphabet searchYes
Skip searchYes
Related searchYes
Control by handYes
App & iPod control modeYes
2 Speed searchYes
Reverse browsingYes
Works with iPhone *iPone, 3G, 3GS, 4
Battery charge + power controlYes
* Always update to latest Apple firmware

Audio Features

Maximum Output Power50W x 4
MOSFET Power ICYes
Auxiliary inputFront Mini-jack
Auxiliary inputYes, Front, Mini-jack
Pre-out1 RCA
Pre-out Output Level2.5V
Preout Rear / Subwoofer SwitchableYes
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.Yes
Source Tone Control & MemoryBass / Mid / Treble
Balance/Fader/Loudness ControlYes
Bass Boost Circuit
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume ReturnYes
System QPreset EQ
Low-pass FilterYes


Tuner Specifications

FM Frequency Range87.5MHz ~ 108MHz
FM Frequency Step50kHz
FM Usable Sensitivity1μV/75ohm (S/N 26dBf)
FM Quieting Sensitivity2.5μV/75ohm (S/N 46dBf)
FM Frequency Response30Hz ~ 15kHz (± 3dB)
FM Signal to noise ratio (Mono)63dB
FM Stereo Separation (1kHz)40dB
MW Frequency Range531kHz ~ 1611kHz (9kHz step)
MW Frequency step9kHz
MW Usable Sensitivity36μV
LW Frequency Range153kHz ~ 279kHz (9kHz step)
LW Usable Sensitivity57μV

CD Specifications

Laser DiodeGaAIAs
Digital Filter(D/A)8 Times Over Sampling
Digital/Analogue Converter24 Bit
Spindle Speed500 ~ 200rpm (CLV: 1 times)
Wow & FlutterBelow Measurable Limit
Frequency Response20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion0.01% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio105dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range90dB
Channel Separation85dB
MP3 DecoderCompliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer
WMA DecoderCompliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC DecoderAAC-LC".m4a" Files

USB Specifications

USB Version compatibility1.1 / 2.0
File SystemFAT 16/32
Maximum Supply current1000mA
D/A Converter24 bit
MP3 DecodeCompliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA DecodeCompliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC DecodeAAC-LC "m4a" Files

Audio Specifications

Maximum Power50 W x 4
Output Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4v)30 W x 4
Preout Level2500 mV / 10 kOhm,
Preout Impedance≤ 600 Ohm
Speaker Impedance4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm
AUX Frequency Response20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (±1dB)
AUX Maximum Input Voltage1200 mV
AUX Input Impedance10 kOhm
Bass Tone Control100 Hz ±8 dB
Middle Tone Control1 kHz ±8 dB
Treble Tone Control12.5 kHz ±8 dB

Accessories

Release keys2 pieces
EscutcheonYes
Installation SleeveYes
DC cord (Molex to ISO)20 cm

General Specifications

Operating voltage14.4V (11 ~ 16V Allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption10A
Dimensions (WxHxD)182 x 53 x 160mm
Weight1200 gr.
Instruction ManualsENG/FRE/GER/DUT/ITA/SPA/POR/RUS/UKR