About the Dual DC504BiM
A CD receiver with a twist
A CD receiver with a twist
Dual's DC504BiM CD receiver blends classic design with some pretty cool features. You'll enjoy touch-less playback controls courtesy of Dual's Motion Control — simply swipe your hand up and down for volume adjustments, then move it left or right to select your favorite tracks or radio stations. When you place your hand in front of the sensor above the display, Motion Control mutes the AM/FM radio or pauses your CD, USB, or iPod playback — handy features when you're concentrating on the road or pulling up to the drive-thru.
Dual designed this budget-friendly powerhouse with an extra-large 3.7" LCD display, convenient front USB and aux inputs, CD playback, a sensitive AM/FM tuner, and solid power, so it's a great candidate for replacing your factory radio.
Your phone, your Pandora®
You don't have to worry which type of phone you have in order to enjoy your Pandora Internet Radio stations. Android® or Blackberry® owners can use the DC504BiM's Bluetooth audio streaming for Pandora control, while iPhone owners will simply plug into the USB input to get your streaming radio fix. You can give a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" and switch between your favorite stations.
Bluetooth® and more
Built-in Bluetooth gives you convenient hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming, too. Thanks to the sensitive built-in microphone, you'll always come through loud and clear when you're making a call.
You can shape your sound with the DC504BiM's three preset EQ settings. The built-in amp delivers a strong 18 watts RMS per channel to get more volume and musical detail out of your speakers, while a set of RCA preamp outputs makes it easier to connect an amp or powered subwoofer for more impact.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/60 peak x 4 channels)
- detachable face with LCD display
- Motion Control provides gesture control over radio mute, play/pause, volume up/down, and track forward/back
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
- remote control
Smartphone Features:
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control
- Pandora control for Android, Blackberry, and iPhone
Audio Features:
- 3 EQ presets
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB input, front auxiliary input
- outputs: 2-channel preamp outputs (2-volt rear)
Other Info:
- CEA-2006 compliant
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # DC504BiM
What's in the box:
- CD receiver
- Face (attached)
- Sleeve (installed)
- Trim-ring
- Wiring harness
- Remote control (CR2025 battery installed)
- Four M3 x 5mm screws
- Four M5 x 5mm screws
- Rear-support bolt
- Lock washer
- Hex nut
- 2 Radio removal tools
- 2 Face-fixing screws
- Quick Start Guide
- Motion Control Operation
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic | |
Nano | 7/6/5/4/3 | |
Touch | 6/5/4/3/2 | |
iPhone | 6S+/6S/6+/6/5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS/3 | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 18 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 60 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 2-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | Bluish white | |
Key Button Color | Blue | |
EQ Bands | None | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | --- | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA | |
High-res Playback | N |
Product Research
Display & Control Features
Built-in Bluetooth
iPod/Aux Integration
CD & USB Playback
Audio & Tuner Section
Display & Control Features
Detachable Face Security: The Dual DC504BiM features a single front loading CD face that detaches from the chassis to deter theft. There is no protective face case included. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. Face-fixing screws are supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired.
Single-Line Display: The Dual head unit features a single-line bluish white backlit LCD with blue button illumination.
- Text Scroll: You can change the scrolling style used for displayed information on the LCD screen. Choose from Off (no scrolling), Once (scrolls once), 15 Secs (scrolls once per 15 seconds), and On (constantly scrolls).
- 12/24 Hour Clock: The unit's built-in clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour mode.
Power-On Message + Demo: This feature allows a "Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening" text message to be shown on the unit's LCD screen when it is powered on. You can enable or disable the unit's demonstration mode.
Motion Control: The Motion Control technology allows you to control the most often used functions with simple hand gestures; play/pause, tune, track and volume up/down. Motion Control can be used for Tuner, CD, and USB. The Motion Control sensor is located on the front-panel of the head-unit next to the USB port (if the sensor is blocked, then it will not function).
- Swipe your hand up across the sensor to increase the volume or swipe your hand down across the sensor to decrease the volume.
- Swipe your hand right across the sensor to skip to the next track or station. Swipe your hand left across the sensor to return to the beginning of the previous track.
- Put your hand over the sensor to mute audio from the AM/FM Tuner or to pause/play a music track from CD/USB.
Wireless Remote Control: The DC504BiM comes supplied with an 17-button IR wireless remote control which provides complete control of the Dual CD Receiver.
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology: The Dual DC504BiM is equipped with built-in Bluetooth allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:
- Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.5 (Hands Free Profile)
- Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.3 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
Pairing: Before using your Bluetooth enabled device, it must be paired to the DC504BiM. You can only pair one device at a time with this unit. Once paired, when your Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the Dual receiver, the auto connection function automatically connects the two units. The Dual DC504BiM is compatible with most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, including the Apple iPhone, Blackberry, and Android smartphones.
Hands-Free Communication w/ Integrated Mic: The Dual DC504BiM allows for wireless communication between the head unit and your Bluetooth enabled smartphone. You can answer an incoming call from the head unit's front-panel control or included remote; or you can set the head unit to auto answer all incoming calls. Incoming phone call information will be displayed on the unit's front-panel LCD. You can quickly redial the last number from the head unit' front-panel controls. To dial a number, you will still need to use your mobile phone and then transfer the call to the head unit. Use the integrated front-panel microphone to speak into during your phone conversation, while the other party will be heard through your vehicle's speakers. Your car audio speakers will mute automatically during a call.
Bluetooth Audio (A2DP/AVRCP): The Dual DC504BiM also allows you to play back stored music and streamed music apps from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet, or personal music player using a Bluetooth connection. Playback controls included Play/Pause, Stop, & Next/Previous Track. This unit does not display song/artist information from Bluetooth audio devices.
iPod/Aux Integration
USB 1-Wire iPod/iPhone Control: The Dual DC504BiM's front-panel USB port allows you to connect your iPod/iPhone via the included Dock- or Lightning-to-USB cable that comes with your iPod/iPhone (not included with the head unit). This USB 1-Wire for iPod/iPhone connection provides audio playback (for both stored music & music apps), metadata display, control, and charging of select iPod/iPhones through the Dual CD receiver.
- Bypass iPod DAC: The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 1-bit D/A converter (bypassing iPod/iPhone DAC).
- Music Navigation: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. The head unit allows you to browse your iPod/iPhone's stored music by Artist, Album, Song, Playlist, Podcast, or Audiobook (music content listed alphabetically). The unit also provides Fast Forward/Reverse, Previous/Next Track, Repeat/Random, and Intro Scan for your connected iPod/iPhone. In addition, music apps can be accessed directly from your iPod/iPhone's (iOS 6.0+) touchscreen.
- Information Display: The head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information; including Track #, Elapsed playing time, Song title, Artist name, and Album label.
- Charging: While connected and the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge (0.5A max) your iPod/iPhone. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then this unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Dual DC504BiM is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 11/3/2015):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Bluetooth | Charge | ||||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | Artist/Song Text | Track Info | Phone | Audio | ||||
iPhone | |||||||||||
3G | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3GS | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4/4S | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5/5C/5S | 9.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6+/6/6S/6S+ | 9.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | |||||||||||
2nd | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
3rd | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
4th | 6.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
5th | 9.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
nano | |||||||||||
3rd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
4th | 1.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
6th | 1.2 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
7th | 1.02 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
iPad | 1 | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
2/3/4 | 9.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
Air 1/2 | 9.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
mini 1/2/3/4 | 9.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
AUX Input: There is a front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting a temporary external portable audio device, such as a portable MP3 player.
CD & USB Playback
CD Compatibility: The Dual DC504BiM head unit supports CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R, and CD-RW disc playback. The head unit supports playback of MP3/WMA music files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs.
USB Port: The Dual DC504BiM is equipped with front-panel USB (type-A) which enables connection of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as your Android smartphone (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital audio player, or USB thumbdrive. The head unit supports playback of MP3/WMA music files stored on a compatible USB mass storage device. The unit's USB port will also charge (max. 0.5A) your USB devices during connection.
Compatible Compressed Music Files: The DC504BiM supports the following types of MP3/WMA music files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device.
Media Type | CD-R/RW | USB Storage Device |
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File System | ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Yellow Book Mode 1/2, Multi-Session | FAT 32 |
Playable File Types | MP3: bit rate of 32-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 32-48 kHz | |
Maximum # of Folders/Files | 500 Folders/999 Files | 500 Folders/5,000 |
Tags | ID3 tags (ver. 1.0-2.4), WMA tags |
Playback & Search Functions: The DC504BiM offers a variety of playback and search functions so you can find and enjoy your music better.
- File/Folder Search: This search function allows navigation through compressed music files' folders to find a specific file or for playback.
- Repeat: You can repeat a single track, a specific folder, or an entire disc.
- Random: You can shuffle the playback order of all your songs or only the songs in a specific folder.
- Intro Scan: You can scan the first 10 seconds of each track or the first 10 seconds of each track in a folder.
Off Insert/Eject + Auto-Reload: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. If a disc is ejected and not removed within 10 seconds, the unit will reload the disc.
Audio & Tuner Section
MOSFET Amplifier: The Dual DC504BiM is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the DC504BiM are as follows:
- CEA2006 Specs: 18 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Maximum Power Output: 60 watts x 4 channels (240 watts total)
2V/2Ch Preamp Outputs: The Dual DC504BiM features a pair of 2-volt preamp outputs to connect an external amplifier. The preamp outputs are fading and cannot be set to non-fading.
Equalizer: The Dual CD receiver features the following preset EQ curves (Flat, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Beat, Rock, & Off/User) to customize your music listening. The Bass & Treble can be independently adjusted from +/-7 when in Off/User EQ mode. Activating the Loudness feature will enhance the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
Program Volume + Key Beep The Source You can set the DC504BiM to power-on to the same volume level (0-30) every time. When the "Key Beep" function is enabled, every button press will output a beep tone.
AM/FM Tuner: The Dual DC504BiM features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning. You can store up to 18 FM station presets and 12 AM station presets (manually or automatically).
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First unit had failure on cd function ranging from not starting play to playing up to 17 seconds. Customer service assisted over the phone to determine need to send another unit. Overall am very pleased with experience--ease of install with supplied kit to ease of use.
bill from Kentucky