Display Features
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Disc Playback
Aux/USB/iPod Connection
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Supplied Software
Display Features
2-DIN Chassis: The DPX503 has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as
"Double DIN" or size DD), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash
opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets, or Euro-mounted
using the supplied mounting sleeve.
Note: As always, please consult the Crutchfield
Car Selector to verify fit with your vehicle.
Multi-Line LCD Display: The Kenwood DPX503 features a large
multi-line LCD full-dot display with full-spectrum variable illumination. The
headunit's display offers the following features.
- Display Type: Type A (text/icon display), Type B
(text/icon/status display), Type C (text/source/clock display), Type D
(spectrum analyzer display)
- Illumination Color: You can select from ten color variations for
the headunit's display, button illumination and control knobs. You can set
the headunit's display, button illumination and control knobs to the same
color or different colors. The headunit can also automatically rotate
between all ten color variations.
- Illumination Effect: Sets whether the illumination color is
changed in conjunction with the unit's key operation.
- Illumination Music Sync: Sets whether the key illumination color is
changed in conjunction with the unit's sound volume.
- Contrast: The display's contrast can be adjusted between 1 and
10.
- Dimmer: The dimmer function
will dim this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is
turned On when you connect orange/white Illumination wire of this player.
- Display Illumination Control: When this function is active,
the display turns off after 5 seconds if no
operation is performed. This reduces the glare during night driving.
Display Illumination/Clock Display:
When the unit is in Standby mode, the face/button illumination is "keyed." In
addition, while the unit is in Standby mode, you can turn the clock display on
or off. When the Clock Display is turned on and the unit is in Standby mode, the
Clock Display is also "keyed." Pressing and holding the source button turns the
unit off completely.
Station/Disc Naming: The unit allows you to attach an
8-character title to a radio station or a CD. The unit can memorize up to 30
FM/AM station names and 10 CD names.
Text/Title Scroll: The DPX503
will display CD text, Audio file text, RDS information and Satellite and HD radio text. You can
turn the scrolling feature "on" to scroll longer titles across the screen.
Security Code: You can enter a
4-digit security code which must be used when the unit is removed from the
vehicle, or the constant power source is disconnected from the unit. When
constant power is restored to the unit, the security code must be entered before
the unit becomes operational. The security code may be disabled if desired.
Audio Section
Supreme Setting: When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit
rate (less than 96 kbps, 44.1k, 48kHz) are played, the Supreme Setting function restores their high frequencies so the
sound quality is closer to files encoded at a high bit rate. The processing is
optimized for the compression format and the bit rate used. When the Supreme
Setting is Off, the unit plays the original sound stored in the audio file.
Switchable Rear/Subwoofer Preouts:
In addition to the front channel preamp outputs, you can switch the unit's
rear RCA preamp outputs to a non-fading subwoofer output with
independent volume control (-15 to +15), phase control (Normal/Reverse), and
selectable crossover (50Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz or Through).
Built-in Amp Switch: If the
audio signals are output to external amplifiers, you can turn off the internal
amplifier to improve audio quality.
Audio Adjustments: In order to optimize the sound quality,
you can use the Audio Adjustment Menu to set the type of vehicle and speaker
sizes, distances, x-over points and listener position. The Audio Adjustment
settings include the following:
- Cabin Setting: Choose from Compact (rear door), Compact
(cargo), Full Size (rear door) Full Size (cargo) Station Wagon (rear door),
Station Wagon (cargo), Sport-Utility (rear door), Sport-Utility (cargo),
Mini Van Long (rear door), Mini Van (cargo).
- Speaker Settings: The Speaker Setting function tailors
the System Q Sound Control settings according to the type of speakers in
your vehicle. You may select a Speaker Setting of "SP Off" (flat), "SP OEM"
(for OEM factory speaker systems), "SP 6x9/6" (for systems with 6" and 6"x9"
speakers), or "SP 5/4" (for systems with 4" and 5" speakers).
- Digital Time Alignment (DTA): Choose from 0.00 to 14.44
feet for the Front pair of speakers, Rear pair of speakers and Subwoofer
distances in reference to the distance between your listening positioning
and the locations of the particular speakers.
- X'Over: You can set
the crossover value for each pair of speakers and subwoofer.
- Front High Pass Filter: Select between Through, 40,
60, 80 ,100, 120, 150, 180, or 220 Hz.
- Rear High Pass Filter: Select between Through, 40,
60, 80 ,100, 120, 150, 180, or 220 Hz.
- Subwoofer Low Pass Filter: Select between 50, 60,
80,100, or 120 Hz.
- Subwoofer Level: Select between -15 to +15
- Subwoofer Phase: Choose either Normal or Reverse
- Equalizer Control: 7 EQ curves (Natural, Rock, Pops,
Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Game) are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ
curve for different types of music. Each preset has its own level settings
for bass (100Hz), midrange (1kHz), and treble (10kHz). The headunit also has
a User setting that can be set to your personal taste between -8 and +8 for
bass, midrange and treble.
- Position Control: For a better sound-stage you can
select your optimal listening position. You can choose from All, Front
Left, Front Right or Front. You can also select to manually fine tune the
sound stage by selecting the distance for each individual speaker in the
vehicle compared to your listening position. You can select between 0.00 to
5.558 feet for the Left Front Speaker, Right Front Speaker, Left Rear
Speaker, Right Rear Speaker, Left Subwoofer and/or Right Subwoofer.
Source Tone Memory: This
feature allows you to store System Q bass, middle and treble tone settings for
each source (CD, FM, AM, Satellite, and CD changer).
Loudness: The Loudness feature compensates for low and high
tones during low volume. You can turn this feature either on or off. Only the
low tone is compensated for when the tuner is selected as a source.
Volume Offset: The level of
each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output
volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range
from -8 to 0 for all sources other than the AUX input which you can set from -8
to +8.
Dual Zone System: The DPX503's
Dual Zone System allows you to output one source to the front channels and
another source to the rear channels. The main source can be the internal disc
player, tuner, or a source connected via the 13-pin CD changer input. The sub
source is a device connected to the front-panel RCA auxiliary input. You can
assign the sub source to either the front or rear channels. When the Dual Zone
System is activated, the volume of the front channels is controlled by the
volume knob, while the volume of the rear channels is controlled in the Audio
Control menu from 0-35.
Tel Mute: The DPX503 features a
cell-phone mute wire (brown) in its harness that when hooked up to your car's
phone system mute wire will automatically mute the receiver's audio signal when
a call comes in.
Beep Tone: The CD player
features a touch sensor tone that beeps when you have selected a function of the
unit. You can turn the beep tone ON or Off.
Radio Functions
CR-2 Advanced Tuner: This unit
uses Kenwood's CR-2 Advanced tuner for clear radio reception. You can choose one
of three tuning modes: Auto 1 (seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes
the selected band's preset stations only with each button press), or Manual.
Clean Reception System Circuit
(CRSC): This circuit controls multi-path distortion by reducing stereo
separation. As stereo separation is reduced, multi-path has less effect on the
radio signal, improving reception in areas with tall buildings and mountains.
The CRSC circuit can be turned on or off.
Auto Memory Tuning: Not only
does the CD receiver's tuner allow you manually enter your desired presets you
can choose to have the unit automatically put stations with good reception in
the memory banks automatically; this is a handy feature when traveling. The
tuner features 3 FM banks (1, 2, 3) and 1 AM bank. You can store 6 presets for
each AM/FM bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets.
Radio Data System (RDS):
The unit's tuner
features RDS (Radio Data System). RDS is a service used by some radio stations
to transmit data outside of normal radio broadcast signals. When an RDS station
is received, you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted
by looking at the program service name. RDS features an emergency transmission
function that interrupts regular programming to broadcast an emergency
announcement (such as a tornado or severe storm). There is also a switchable
Traffic Information function, which will automatically tune a traffic bulletin
when it is broadcast, even when you're not listening to the radio.
Receive Mode: If you choose to
connect the optional HD tuner, the Receive Mode allows you to choose to receive
analog or digital AM/FM broadcasts. You can choose from the following.
- Auto: analog and digital
broadcast will be received with the digital broadcast having priority
- Digital: receives digital
broadcasts only
- Analog: receives analog
broadcasts only
Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for
connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner to this receiver:
- XM Satellite Radio: To receive XM Satellite Radio
connect the optional CNP2000UCA XM Tuner and the CNP-KEN1 Kenwood
adapter cable (package item number
700XMKEN2).
- Sirius: To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you can
connect the optional SIRIUS Universal Vehicle Tuner and the optional
Kenwood Sirius Satellite Radio Interface (package #
700SIRKENW, sold separately); or you can connect the optional Kenwood
Sirius Satellite Radio Interface and the SiriusConnect vehicle docking kit
(package #
700SIRPKEN, sold separately), along with your compatible SIRIUS Dock &
Play receiver.
Note: A subscription is also required to receive
satellite radio programming from SIRIUS or XM.
HD Radio Ready: With an optional Kenwood HD Radio tuner (113HR300,
sold separately), you will be able to receive digital AM/FM broadcasts from
local stations where available. This new technology will significantly improve
audio quality and reception, as well as include information such as artist name
and song titles or traffic news, viewable on the receiver's display.
Note: You cannot connect both a Satellite Radio Interface and HD
Radio tuner to the headunit.
Disc Playback
AAC/MP3/WMA Playback: The
receiver can play AAC, MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW
discs in ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, and Romeo formats. The headunit
supports MP3 audio files with transfer bit rates of 8-320 kbps, WMA audio files
with transfer bit rates of 48-192 kbps, and AAC audio files with transfer bit
rates of 8-320 kbps. Each disc should
have a maximum of 8 directory levels, 50 folders, and 255 files per folder (512
maximum number of files and folders).
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, the unit displays any recorded ID3 Tag, WMA Tag,
and iTunes m4a Meta-data information. The maximum number of characters for
display is 30 characters for ID3 Tag, WMA Tag, and AAC song information. A
maximum of 64 characters can be displayed for File/Folder name.
CD Force: When there is a
problem with playing a CD with a special format, this setting plays the CD by
force. Some CDs still may not play in the CD Force mode.
Off Eject: The DPX503 allows
you to eject your disc for 10 minutes after switching off the vehicles engine.
Aux/USB/iPod Connection
AUX Input: The DPX503 is
equipped with a front panel 3.5mm mini-jack auxiliary input for connecting
external portable audio devices such as an MP3 player or Tape walkman. The DPX503
allows you to select the source type displayed when using the auxiliary input.
You can choose from AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video or TV.
USB Port: The
front-panel USB port allows you to play USB mass storage devices loaded with AAC, MP3, and WMA
files.
The USB port enables connection to portable USB mass-storage
players, USB thumb drives and audio control of MP3 players. The USB port is
compatible with all USB mass storage class devices that support the FAT16 or
FAT32 file system. The headunit supports MP3 audio files with transfer bit rates
of 8-320 kbps, WMA audio files with transfer bit rates of 48-192 kbps, and AAC
audio files with transfer bit rates of 8-320 kbps. The unit supports a maximum of 8 directory levels,
255 folders, and 255 files per folder (65,025 maximum number of files and
folders).
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, the unit displays any recorded ID3 Tag, WMA Tag,
and iTunes m4a Meta-data information. The maximum number of characters for
display is 30 characters for ID3 Tag, WMA Tag, and AAC song information. A
maximum of 64 characters can be displayed for File/Folder name. A single or
multi-slot card reader can also be connected the
USB port, allowing your music to be put neatly into different types of memory
cards.
iPod Direct: The DPX503's front-panel USB port also acts
as an iPod/iPhone high-speed direct connection when used with the optional
Kenwood USB Direct Connection Cable
(113iP101, sold separately) or the USB/iPod cable that comes with your iPod/iPhone.
Using either cable allows audio playback, music navigation, information display,
and charging of select iPod/iPhone models from the DPX503.
- USB Connection: The USB connection allows your iPod's
large music libraries to be loaded instantly to the headunit and sound
quality to be maximized through the headunit's 24-bit D/A converter,
allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 105dB.
- Audio Playback: The Kenwood headunit supports audio
playback of music files and podcasts stored on your iPod or iPhone.
- Music Navigation: When your iPod/iPhone is connected to
the DPX503, you can operate your iPod/iPhone via the Kenwood
headunit's controls (your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen will be
locked). The Kenwood headunit will allow you to navigate your iPod's music
by Playlist, Artists, Album, Genre, Composer, Song, or Podcast.
- Information Display: The DPX503 will also display
your iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your iPod
or iPhone from the Kenwood headunit.
- Charging: While connected and the ignition switch is
set to ACC or ON, the headunit's USB connection will power and charge your
iPod/iPhone.
Note: If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood DPX503 is
"Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of Feb. 2010):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control
Type |
Display
Type |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Headunit |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist
Info |
Track Info
|
| dock
connector |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video
|
5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 6th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the headunit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality.
If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software
version or wait until an newer software update is available. Not
compatible with iOS 4.0 for iPhone (3G/3GS) or iPod touch (2nd/3rd gen).
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Bluetooth Ready: The unit is
also Bluetooth compatible using the optional Kenwood KCA-BT300 Bluetooth
adapter (113BT300,
sold separately). Using this adapter you can make and answer phone calls from the Kenwood
headunit. You can even download your Phonebook information from your compatible
mobile phone into the headunit. You are able to register up to five compatible
Bluetooth cell phones when using the KCA-BT300 adapter.
Note: Visit Kenwood's web site
for a complete list of compatible
Bluetooth enabled phones.
Remote Control: The DPX503
comes with the RC-547 wireless remote control with a full numeric keypad. The
remote includes volume control for the rear channels when the unit is operating
in the Dual Zone mode. It is powered by 2 "AA" batteries (supplied). The
dimensions of the remote are: L = 5.365", W = 1.965", D = 1.205".
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The unit also features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you
keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with
the optional PAC SWI-JACK Steering Wheel Control Interface Adapter (127SWIJACK,
sold separately); or the optional Metra ASWC Steering Wheel Control Interface
Adapter (120ASWC,
sold separately).
Note: Please consult the
Crutchfield Car Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible.
Supplied Software
Supplied Software: The DPX503 comes
supplied with the Kenwood Music Editor Version 2.1.0 CD-ROM. Kenwood Music
Editor is a desktop software that helps organize, manage and transfer music
files to your USB devices from your PC. Automatic Playlist Generation is another
function of this software which analyzes each song based on the tempo/spectrum
distribution and categorizes them into familiar genres such as POP, Rock,
Ballad, etc.
System Requirements:
- Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Microsoft Windows Home Edition SP2 or
later (32-bit version)
- Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version)
- Note:
Operation on Windows XP/Vista (64-bit version) is not guaranteed.
- Other Programs:
- Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0
- QuickTime 7 or later (when using AAC
file)
- Windows Media Player 10/11
- Hardware:
- System requirements that above operating
systems recommends.
- Had disk with a least 100MB free space
- CD-ROM drive (CD-R/RW drive when writing
to CD-R/RW)
- USB interface (2.0/1.1)
