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JVC KD-A605

In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Front Auxiliary, USB input, and Variable Illumination Display

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General Features:

  • In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Front Auxiliary, USB input, and Variable Illumination Display
  • 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
  • Variable color illuminated display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • Dimming feature
  • MOSFET amplifier
  • 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, MP3, and WMA
  • HS-IVi tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • European switchable tuner
  • Stereo/mono switch for FM tuner
  • Source-specific volume control
  • 3-Band parametric iEQ
  • COMPU play
  • 24-bit DAC
  • Volume attenuator
  • Loudness control
  • Balance and fade control

Expandability Options:

  • 1 Pair of 5V gold-plated preamp outputs (Rear/Subwoofer Switchable)
  • Bluetooth Ready: JVC KS-BTA200 required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: JVC KT-HD300 required and sold separately
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: The JVC Sirius Satellite Radio Package 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.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: USB Port allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Rear auxiliary input: RCA Audio Input
  • Compatible with a portable hard drive
  • CD Changer controls (compatible with the JVC CH-X1500 CD/MP3 changer)
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 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, 2009 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.

Product History:
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(previous model, replaced by JVC Arsenal KD-A615)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output20 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs1 Pair
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage5 volts
Built-In Equalizer3-band parametric equalizer with preset tone curves
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorVariable Colors
Button ColorVariable Colors
CD Signal-to-Noise98 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputFront
iPod Audio ConnectionYes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple Devices3G iPod (10, 15, 20, 30 & 40GB)
4G iPod (20 & 40GB)
5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Mini (4 & 6GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPod Charging Adapter RequiredNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration2 years
Labor Warranty Duration2 years
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: JVC
Model number: KD-A605
UPC: 046838036903
Weight: 3.96 lbs
Internal SKU: kda605
Internal product ID: 17367
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