Lens Fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condesnation on the lens may not allow CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.

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If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 25).
About DAB Tuner control (KDC-W4534)
Reset button The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ` % & * + = ,. / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^-{}|~. The RDS feature wont work where the service is not supported by any broadcasting station. The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the control method of DAB Tuner function. However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be differed from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. <Auto Ensemble Memory Entry> 1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. 2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. After storing in the memory finishes, the number of the pre-set buttons and the ensemble label are displayed. <Searching by programme type and language> and <Languages to be displayed> in <Programme Type (PTY) Function> At the operation to press [DISP] button, use [TI] button instead.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode

"T-TITLE"*

3 Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP OFF" "SP 5/4" "SP 6*9/6" "SP OEM"
"P-TIME" "CLOCK"

In Audio file source

Information Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Track number & Play time Clock Display "TITLE"* "ALBUM"* "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source

Switching Display

Changing the information displayed.
Information Source name Clock
Display "SRC NAME" "CLOCK"
1 Enter Switching Display mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed.
3 Exit Switching Display mode

Press the Control knob.

* If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time is displayed. Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file.
2 Select the Display item
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
In Tuner source (KDC-W434A/W434G/ W434GY/W40G)
Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK"

In Tuner source

Information Program Service name or Frequency (FM) Radio text, Program Service name or Frequency (FM) (KDC-W4534 only) Frequency (MW, LW) Clock Display "FREQ/PS" "R-TEXT" "FREQ" "CLOCK"

Dimmer Control

You can lower the brightness of the display by using the dimmer function. Press the [DIM] button for at least 1 second. Each time you press the button for 1 second, the Dimmer contol turns ON or OFF. When the Dimmer control is ON, "DIM ON" is displayed.

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.

To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connection Wires to Terminals> (page 27).
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it.
The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the projections on the unit with the
grooves on the faceplate.

Projections Grooves

2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

AUTO/ AME

ST indicator

Band display

Frequency display

Preset station number

Tuning

Selecting the station.

Function of the KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W40G/KDCW434GY

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the desired [1] [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] [6] button.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

2 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.
When the <AF (Alternative Frequency)> (page 23) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory. When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band are not put in the memory. Likewise, when Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM1 or FM2 are not put in the memory.

Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below.
Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF Display "TRAC REP" "DISC REP" "REP OFF"

Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF
Display "FILE REP" "FOLD REP" "REP OFF"

Scan Play

Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY/KDCW40G/KDC-W434GY Function of disc changer/ Audio file
Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear.

1 Start Scan Play

Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN" is displayed.
Disc Search/Folder Search
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2 Release it when the song you want to hear is
played Press the [SCAN] button.

Random Play

Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM" is displayed.
When you push the Control knob toward [], the next random song starts.
Function of the KDC-W4534 Function of disc changer
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the Control knob. The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio file in the folder being displayed plays.

Magazine Random Play

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time you press the button, the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed.
Cancelling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button.
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY/KDCW40G/KDC-W434GY

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY/KDCW40G/KDC-W434GY Function of Audio file

Folder Select

Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button. "FOLD SEL" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder name display Displays the current folder name.

2 Select the folder level
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. With the [FM] of the Control knob, you move 1 level down and with the [AM] of the Control knob, 1 level up. Selecting a folder in the same level Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. With the [4] of the Control knob, you move to the previous folder, and with the [] of the Control knob, to the next folder. Returning to the top level Press the [3] button. English |

RDS indicator

Menu display

Menu System

Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.
When other items those applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the setting listed at the top of the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that are not applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step by step.

1 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed.

2 Select the menu item

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound, select the "BEEP" display.

3 Set the menu item

Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Example: When you select "BEEP", each time you push the knob it alternates between "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting.
Function of the KDC-W4534 In Standby mode

Security Code

Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing.
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to start over from step 4.
Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.
If an incorrect code is entered, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input prohibition periods shown in the table below is generated. After the input prohibition time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and you can reenter the code.

Set the Security Code when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 25) is set to OFF. When you activate the Security Code function, it cannot be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package.

2 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is displayed.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.
Number of times the incorrect code was input 3 4
Input prohibited time 5 minutes 1 hour 24 hours

In Standby mode

4 Select the digits to enter

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the

Security Code.

7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function activates.
In Standby mode Function of the KDC-W4534

Manual Clock Adjustment

You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 22) is set as OFF.

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "KEY RED" "KEY GRN" Setting The illumination color is red. The illumination color is green.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY/KDCW40G/KDC-W434GY In CD mode

Supreme Setting

When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96kbps (fs=32k, 44.1k, 48kHz)) are played, this function restores their high frequency region to approach the sound quality of equivalents of these files encoded at a high bit rate. Processing is optimized for the compression format used (MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for the bit rate used. Display "SPRM ON" "SPRM OFF" Setting Plays sound using the Supreme function. Plays the original sound stored in the audio file.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-3034A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY In Standby mode

Synchronize Clock

Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this units clock. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually.
The sound effect may be imperceptible depending on the relationship between the audio file format and setting.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-3034A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF.
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
The tuner automatically changes when a news bulletin starts even if the radio is not being listened to. Also, you can set the time interval when interruption is prohibited. Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M" "NEWS 90M" When you set "NEWS 00M" "NEWS 90M", the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and the tuner changes to the news bulletin.
If you choose the "20MIN" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for <Traffic Information> (page 14). This news bulletin function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin. When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, the tuner changes to an FM station.
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-3034A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY In Tuner mode
Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual Display "AUTO 1" "AUTO 2" "MANUAL" Operation Automatic search for a station. Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Normal manual tuning control.
AF (Alternative Frequency)
When the reception is poor, automatically alternate to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display "AF ON" "AF OFF" Setting The AF function is ON. The AF function is OFF.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case.

In Tuner mode

Local Seek
Only stations whose reception is good are searched in auto seek tuning. Display "LO.S OFF" "LO.S ON" Setting The local seek function is OFF. The local seek function is ON.

Rear Right (+) Rear Right () Front Right (+) Front Right () Front Left (+) Front Left () Rear Left (+) Rear Left ()
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicles ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply.
Ignition cable (Red) Unit Battery cable (Yellow) A-7 Pin (Red) Vehicle A-4 Pin (Yellow)
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicles ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition.
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicles ISO connector is not connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply).
When the connection is made as in 3 above, the units power will not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn off the units power when the ignition is turned off. To link the units power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable (ACC.red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key.

Installation

Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

Removing the Unit

Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber 2 3
frame> (page 30) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Lock Catch

Accessory2 Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the

lower two locations.

4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands,
being careful not to drop it.

Troubleshooting Guide

What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isnt compensated for. Tuner source is selected. High-pitched tone isnt compensated for when in Tuner source. No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. Center the fader and balance settings. The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The values of Volume offset are low. Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio Setup> (page 9). The sound quality is poor or distorted. One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring. The speakers are not wired correctly. Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker. The Touch Sensor Tone doesnt sound. The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cant be output from the preout jack. Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock cant be adjusted. The received RDS station isnt sending time data. Receive another RDS station.

General

The power does not turn ON. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. Theres a source you cant switch. Theres no media inserted. Set the media you want to listen to. If theres no media in this unit, you cant switch to each source. The Disc changer isnt connected. Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isnt connected to its input terminal, You cant switch to an external disc source. The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF. The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The TEL mute function does not work. The TEL mute wire is not connected properly. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is not connected. The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car. Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.

Tuner source

Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way. The antenna control wire is not connected. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
Disc source Audio file source
"AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. Unsupported disc changer is connected. Use the disc changer mentioned in the <About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit> (page 3) of the section on <Safety precautions>. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD. The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead. A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. The CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). Cant remove disc. The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF. The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button. The disc wont insert. Theres already another disc inserted. Press the [0] button and remove the disc. Direct Search cant be done. Another function is ON. Turn Random Play or other functions OFF. Track Search cant be done. For the discs/folders first or last song. For each disc/folder, Track Search cant be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song.
Cannot play an Audio file. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). The recording condition is bad. Record the media again or use another media. The Audio file track time isnt displayed correctly. -- There are times when it isnt displayed correctly according to the Audio file recording conditions. Supreme does not take effect when it is turned ON. Little high-frequency component. Supreme would not take effect with songs with little high-frequency component. Songs that have not been encoded at bit rates lower than 96 kbps (fs = 32k, 44.1 k, 48 kHz)or those that have been encoded at a variable bit rate cannot be decoded to reproduce their highfrequency components. ---

The messages shown below display your systems condition.
EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. Insert the CD. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. Load a disc into the disc magazine. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. Clean the CD and load it correctly. The CD is upside-down. Load the CD correctly. Nothing has been recorded on the MD. No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title. Media was played that doesnt have data recorded that the unit can play. Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play. The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. Replace it. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60C (140F), stopping all operation. Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60C (140F), the disc will start playing again. Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.

READING: IN (Blink):

The unit is reading the data on the disc. The CD player section is not operating properly. Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. ---A copy-protected file is played. ---The Demonstration mode has been selected. The <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 25) is ON. Turn it OFF.

Auxiliary input (Using AUX Input Adaptor)
(KDC-W4534 only) Frequency response (1 dB) : 20 Hz 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input Impedance : 100 k
Operating voltage (11 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 155 mm Weight : 1.4 kg