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.
New 2-way control capability allows your iPod playback features (play/pause/browse/etc) to be controlled via your car stereo controls or the iPod itself. Previous stereos only allowed control through the stereo when the iPod was connected.*
Detachable face
Dot-Matrix text display
30,000 Variable illumination color display
Wireless remote control included
Variable illumination button lighting to match the factory color
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
1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
DiAS II tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
7-Band iEQ with preset tone curves
Expandability Options:
1 Set of 2.5V preamp outputs (front)
HD Radio Ready: JVC KT-HD300 required and sold separately
Bluetooth Ready: JVC KS-BTA200 module 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.
Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
CD Changer Controls: JVC CHX-1500 required and sold separately
*iPod 2-way Control Capabilities:
All iPods, including the iPhones and iPod Touch, will allow 2-way control mode when connected via USB-to-iPod cable, except for the following iPods:
1G iPod Nano: Does not function properly in iPod mode when using 2-Way iPod control. There is no problem in head-unit mode.
5G iPod: Does not function properly in iPod mode when using 2-Way iPod control. There is no problem in head-unit mode.
iPod Nano 2G: In order for the iPod to function properly, the iPod software must be updated. Version 1.1.3 and up should function properly.
Any iPod connected through the KS-PD100 will not allow 2-way controls and can only be controlled through the stereo once connected.
Any iPods/iPhones released after February 3, 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.
This product offers a very good outside appearance, the color changing abilities are simply NEAT! The direct ipod control is also very, very useful. However, this head unit leaves a little to be desired when it comes to tuning your system overall. If you want something to look good, this is it. If you care about performance as well, then I would recommend looking at Pioneer or Kenwood's product lineup.
November 10, 2009
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Review written by John from Olive Hill, KY
I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a very good deck without the need for huge volume and thump. Good sound for price and all round normal everyday use. This deck's USB flash drive reads faster than a regular CD. Very awesome, I never have to change CD's....
October 19, 2009
very nice!
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Review written by vTeC fTw from atlanta!
I bought this radio for the illumination, and for the price. I quickly figured out how to use it and was in love with it. i am very satisfied with it and would recommend to any person new to car audio
August 16, 2009
its a toughie
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Review written by Cal from Dallas, Texas
Got this radio head cuz of the cool light color changes the unit has. It is tough to figure out though since it has no buttons like a conventional unit!
It does have a USB port along with a regular jack hole for you to play your ipod, iphone or other mp3 player
Still doesn't make up for the difficulty of setting the radio and other standard things on radio units
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