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Dual DC504BiM CD receiver

Item # 070DC504BI

Dual's DC504BiM CD receiver blends classic design with some pretty cool features.

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Dual's DC504BiM CD receiver blends classic design with some pretty cool features.

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Item # 070DC504BI

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About the Dual DC504BiM

Ken Nail

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.

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.

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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:

    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
    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

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    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.
    Note: The motion control feature may not work properly with a large USB flash drive or a USB cable inserted. A low-profile USB flash drive is recommended.

    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).
    Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Dual DC504BiM.

    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
    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
    Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.

    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
    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)
    Note: The power specifications for the DC504BiM are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and between manufacturers.

    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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    Customer Q&A

    4 questions already asked

    Q
    Can the motion control be disabled? I saw a review that said it might be triggered when using a manual transmission.
    john  Jan 28, 2016
    3 answers
    A
    Yes it can be turned off easily.however I don't see it triggering when using a manual unless your head unit is mounted unusually low.
    daniel  Jan 29, 2016
    A
    The motion control feature comes dissabled you have to turn it on.
    beverly  Jan 29, 2016
    A
    Yes. We carry our grandchildren with us and they play havoc with it if it isn't disabled.
    jeffrey  Jan 29, 2016
    Q
    Can it output to a subwoofer?
    ben  Dec 10, 2015
    1 answer
    A
    The Dual DC504BiM features a pair of 2-volt preamp outputs to connect an external amplifier & sub.
    jeff  Dec 11, 2015 (Staff)
    Q
    Can you see this screen in the daylight?? I purchased the XHD7714 and you can't see that screen at all if it's bright out!
    les  Nov 18, 2015
    6 answers
    A
    Yes, it is easy to see in the daylight, a little too bright at night. I wish it was dimmable, but it is not.
    judith  Nov 20, 2015
    A
    Yes, I have no issue's seeing it in any light. The only issue I have, is trying to play MP3's off a usb stick, and playing MP3's off a CD rom. On USB stick, it sounds like it plays every other second in fast forward. On CD, it plays, but take as much as 10 seconds to read the next song.
    brian  Nov 19, 2015
    A
    I have no problems seeing the screen in the daylight.
    craig  Nov 18, 2015
    A
    Yes you can see it in sunlight. I got this for my father in law and he loves it. He wanted a radio with big letters so he could see it better. He has no complaints!!
    gerald  Nov 18, 2015
    A
    Yes i can see the screen with no ptoblems
    luis  Nov 18, 2015
    A
    yes you can
    elci  Nov 18, 2015
    Q
    can the screen color be changed?
    gary  Nov 05, 2015
    2 answers
    A
    No,it stays blue.
    jeffrey  Jan 29, 2016
    A
    I don't think it can
    adam  Nov 06, 2015

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