CD/USB receiver firmware updates

Improved functions

(07.01.2014)

  • Improved Bluetooth Phone Book Function.
  • Improved DSP Function.

(22.11.2013)

  • Improved iPod Function.
  • Improved stability of performance.

(31.05.2013)

  • Improved the defect that no sound comes out when Built in AMP of the Initial Setting is set OFF.
  • Improved the defect that conversation on Bluetooth mobile phone is cut off when the engine is turned off.
  • Improved the function of Tuner Radio Text.
  • Improved the operation and performance of SiriusXM. (North American sales area only)
  • Improved stability of performance.

The firmware for the following products have been updated.

Model group Models
A KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD
B KDC-BT73DAB  
C KDC-U7056DAB  
D KDC-BT53U  
E KDC-U7056BT  
F KDC-U7056BTL  
G U585BT  
H KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U

Be sure to read and follow the instructions in the "CD/USB Receiver Firmware Update Guide."

"CD/USB Receiver Firmware Update Guide (ENGLISH)" download (PDF:102KB)

Software License Agreement

You must agree to the following conditions before downloading this update program.

  • A written permission from JVC KENWOOD Corp. is necessary in order to redistribute this software on your personal web page.
  • Modification, alteration, translation, merging, reverse compiling, or reverse engineering of this software is prohibited.
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    This software is not sold but licensed to the user by JVC KENWOOD Corp. The customer has ownership only of the media containing this software and the ownership of the software itself is reserved by JVC KENWOOD Corp.
  • JVC KENWOOD Corp. does not guarantee the suitability of this software or its quality and function for the customer's use and will not be liable for any problems caused by the use of this software except as explicitly noted.
    The customer is responsible for the selection and installation of this software as well as the result of using this software.

Download file

Model group A

• Target Model: KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD
• Download 3.21 updater for the Device1 firmware. "ts1243km.krm" (1.9 MB)
Download 3.15 updater for the Device2 firmware. "ts1243kp.krm" (576 KB)

Model group B

• Target Model: KDC-BT73DAB
• Download 3.21 updater for the Device1 firmware. "ts1250em.krm" (1.9 MB)
Download 3.15 updater for the Device2 firmware. "ts1243kp.krm" (576 KB)

Model group C

• Target Model: KDC-U7056DAB
• Download 3.21 updater for the Device1 firmware. "ts1250em.krm" (1.9 MB)
Download 3.15 updater for the Device2 firmware. "ts1245mp.krm" (576 KB)

Model group D

• Target Model: KDC-BT53U
• Download 3.21 updater for the Device1 firmware. "ts1245em.krm" (1.9 MB)
Download 3.15 updater for the Device2 firmware. "ts1243kp.krm" (576 KB)

Model group E

• Target Model: KDC-U7056BT
• Download 3.21 updater for the Device1 firmware. "ts1245em.krm" (1.9 MB)
Download 3.15 updater for the Device2 firmware. "ts1245mp.krm" (576 KB)

Model group F

• Target Model: KDC-U7056BTL
• Download 3.21 updater for the Device1 firmware. "ts1245em.krm" (1.9 MB)
Download 3.15 updater for the Device2 firmware. "ts1245ap.krm" (576 KB)

Model group G

• Target Model: U585BT
• Download 3.21 updater for the Device1 firmware. "ts1245em.krm" (1.9 MB)
Download 3.15 updater for the Device2 firmware. "ts1252jp.krm" (576 KB)

Model group H

• Target Model: KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U
• Download 3.21 updater for the Device1 firmware. "ts1245km.krm" (1.9 MB)
Download 3.15 updater for the Device2 firmware. "ts1243kp.krm" (576 KB)