In-dash HD and SAT Radio Ready AM/FM, CD, MP3 Receiver with Built-in Direct Bluetooth and iPod USB Connection
iPod USB direct connectivity via your standard iPod-to-USB connection cable allows you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system
Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
Detachable face
Dot matrix display
Wireless remote control included
Blue button lighting
CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
Power Output:
Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS: 20 watts x 4 channels
CD Text Display
MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
Authorized Internet Dealer
2-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, AAC, MP3, and WMA
HS-IV Ultra sensitive tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
T/I Burr-Brown 24-Bit DAC
iEQ (5-band parametric equalizer)
Expandability Options:
3 Sets of gold-plated 5V preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer)
HD Radio Ready: JVC KT-HD300 HD Radio tuner is required and sold separately
iPod/iPhone Ready: USB-to-iPod cable will work with most iPods. The JVC KS-PD100 iPod adapter is required for a limited number of older iPods, please view the JVC compatibility list to see if your iPod will require the KS-PD100.
The Apple iPhone 3G can be controlled using the iPod adapter above; however, charging will not be possible unless you purchase the Scosche IFWA PassPORT charging adapter.
Bluetooth ready: Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free calling
Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
Rear auxiliary input: USB Input
Steering wheel remote control ready: The PAC SWI-JACKv1 is required and sold separately
J-Bus terminal
Any iPods/iPhones released after February 5, 2008 have not been tested by the manufacturer and/or Sonic Electronix for compatibility. Therefore we do not guarantee compatibility in regards to, but not limited to: playback, video, charging, and response time.
Review written by Travis from Edmonton, AB, Canada
I love this deck. I still own the first vehicle I have ever bought - a 93 GMC Sierra short box - only driven on weekends and the odd holiday. Over the years have had a number of aftermarket decks in it. Decided I wanted something a little newer. Musts were bluetooth for phone, USB port for thumb drive music. Looked at a lot of decks and couldn't be happier with my decision on this one. It can do everything. Blue tooth phone is clear and works great (through deck mic), Ran USB cord from back of deck through to ashtray, and have a 3 gig thumb drive filled with songs. I can easily change the thumb drive for more songs or even hook up Ipod. and with aux line in the wife can even plug in her Ipod when I'm not looking!! Brings a bit of modern convenience to an older truck and now I don't have a bunch of old scratched CD's floating around the cab.
July 14, 2009
Very Nice Unit
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Review written by Phil from Glen Cove, NY
This unit has a lot going for it. Bluetooth phone/audio, iPod/aux connectivity, as well as reasonably good power and s/q from a headunit. Above average 2 yr waranty.
A few nitpicks... the display contrast is not great, even at the highest level, and can become washed out in sunlight. Also, only the LED panel has customized color. The dial and button backlight colors cannot be changed. The buttons are a bit too small, and there are no tactile indications of which button you are pressing, such as a small nub to indicate presets 2 and 5 is one common convention. Durability is unknown as I've only had it for 2 weeks - so I'm giving it a 3.
Aside from the nitpicks, this is a very nice unit from JVC and definitely worth the price IMO.
June 20, 2009
Awesome service and product
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Review written by Raffi from Roseville, CA
I just finished installing this deck in my accord...and might I say...AWESOME!!! great deck for the price...and just like the other guy, at first it didn't sound as good as my stock radio..but after adjusting the EQ and settings....it's amazing!!! I definitely recommend anyone to get this head unit!!! I promise you'll love it!!!
March 7, 2009
Nice head unit
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Review written by Skip from NJ
The good: Nice sound, nice EQ, easy to use, lots of features, quality feel, simple attractive appearance, USB flash drives and iPod load quickly, CDs load quickly (haven\'t tried with MP3 CD yet). I haven\'t figured out how to use Bluetooth on my phone or the unit so can\'t comment yet.
At first it didn\'t sound as good as the factory head unit (because the factory head unit uses sound processing to make up for the deficiencies in the factory speakers) but with a little EQ and adjustment of the \"Q\" control everything sounded much better/clearer than factory. The built in crossovers are nice as well, allowing the volume to be raised much louder without the lows distorting the speakers. This unit is also much louder than the factory head unit. I had a JVC KD-SX980 survive 2 major accidents and after 5 years it was still alive and well when I sold the car it was in. I expect this JVC to be just as durable.
The bad: No option to plug iPod into USB connection and then control from the Ipod, so you have to navigate through your music using the head unit, this can take some time if you have a lot of artists. Simple solutions: make playlists or use the front AUX in. The display can get a little washed out and hard to read in direct sunlight. Menus are not intuitive but are not impossible either.
March 3, 2009
Almost Perfect
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Review written by Narnold35 from Bamberg, Germany
This radio is great except for it does not control the iphone 3g - it will charge it but does not control it from the receiver. It works all the way with the ipods but if you have the intentions of getting it for the iphone just hold off - obvious a software needed update but the jvc helpdesk doesn't know much and have no idea how to make it do it. Like I said everything else works great. on thing you can do is use a 3.5 mm aux jack and plug it up to the aux input on the face but you are still left controlling it from the iphone itself :(
Plug and Play Charging Adapter for iPhone 3G • Charging Adapter For Select iPod Nano, iPod Touch, and iPhone 3G • Specifically Designed to Fix the Charging Error
iPod connection adapter for JVC stereos 2005-up • You can scroll through all your playlists, albums, genres, artists, and composers without having to touch the iPod's controls
I placed my order online and was instantly sent a email saying that my order was placed and was awaiting shipping. Within the the next few hours I got a email with my tracking number and every thing ready to go! Sonic Electronix was very speedy on getting my order out and to me.
