JVC KD-R520

All new 2011 JVC KD-R520 Receiver

Getting more from an entry level car stereo can sometimes seems like an impossible task. However, the JVC KD-R520 includes the features and system adjustments that you can expect from higher end units. The newest feature to the JVC line of single DIN car stereos is the integration of multiple 3.5mm auxiliary inputs. The KDR520 has a front 3.5mm aux input and a rear aux. The purpose of this is to keep the front auxiliary for portable devices like iPods, MP3 players, smartphones, and other audio players. The rear auxiliary is intended for the JVC KS-BTA100 Bluetooth adapter. Once plugged in and connected, the stereo instantly allows for hands-free talking via Bluetooth. If you don't want to add Bluetooth to the unit, then that rear auxiliary can be used as another source to input music from.

A Easy EQ 3-band equalizer is also built-in to the stereo and features 6 selectable tone curves. Each curve lets you adjust the sound of the music until you find the sound that fits your taste. Or you can adjust it yourself and save a user preset. On the back of the deck are two 2.5 volt preamp outputs that provide clean output to an amplifier when expanding the audio system. For a entry-level car stereo that is anything but basic, consider the JVC KD-R520 for your next car.

General Features:

• In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
• Detachable face for security
• Two line LCD text display
• Wireless remote control included
• Red Button display color
• 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
• 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

• Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
• AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
• High pass filter for advanced system tuning
• Easy EQ 3-band parametric equalizer with 6 selectable tone curves (5 Preset, 1 User)
• Loudness on/off function
• Auto dimmer capabilities
• 32 Step brightness control
• Source volume adjust saves different volume levels for different sources
• 2-Way iPod control allows iPod control from the iPod or the stereo

Expandability Options:

• 2 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear/subwoofer switchable)
• Bluetooth Ready: JVC KS-BTA100 required and sold separately
• iPod/iPhone Ready: Standard iPod-to-USB cable (such as the Scosche IPUSB2) required and sold separately
• Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
• Rear-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to Bluetooth KS-BTA100 add-on module, as well as portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.

Key Features And Comparison Chart

	KD-R820BT	KD-R720	KD-R620	KD-R520	KD-R320	KD-HDR70	KD-HDR44	KW-HDR720	KW-XR810
Display	3-Line Full Dot LCD	2-Line LCD	2-Line LCD	2-Line LCD	1-Line LCD	2-Line LCD	1-Line LCD	2-Line LCD	3-Line Full Dot LCD
Variable Color Illumination
Pre-amp Outputs	3 Sets (2.5 Volts)	2 Sets (2.5 Volts)	2 Sets (2.5 Volts)	2 Sets (2.5 Volts)	1 Set (2.5 Volts)	3 Sets (2.5 Volts)	2 Sets (2.5 Volts)	3 Sets (2.5 Volts)	3 Sets (2.5 Volts)
Media Playback	MP3 WMA WAV	MP3 WMA WAV	MP3 WMA	MP3 WMA	MP3 WMA	MP3 WMA	MP3 WMA	MP3 WMA	MP3 WMA WAV
Digital-to-Analog Converter	24-Bit TI/Burr-Brown	24-Bit TI/Burr-Brown	24-Bit	24-Bit	24-Bit	24-Bit	24-Bit	24-Bit	24-Bit TI/Burr-Brown
Equalizer	3-Band Parametric	3-Band Parametric	3-Band Parametric	3-Band Parametric	3-Band Parametric	3-Band Parametric	3-Band Parametric	3-Band Parametric	3-Band Parametric
AUX Input (Mini-Jack)	FRONT	FRONT	FRONT REAR	FRONT REAR	FRONT REAR	FRONT REAR	FRONT REAR	FRONT REAR	FRONT
USB Interface	FRONT REAR	FRONT REAR	FRONT	FRONT		FRONT		FRONT	FRONT REAR
USB Control for iPod/iPhone
2-Way iPod Control
iPhone Pandora App Control
External Mode for iPod/iPhone
iTunes Tagging
AM/FM Tuner	HS-IVI	HS-IVI	HS-IVI	HS-IVI	HS-IVI	DIAS II	DIAS II	DIAS II	HS-IVI
Bluetooth Built-In		Requires KS-BTA50	Requires KS-BTA100	Requires KS-BTA100	Requires KS-BTA100	Requires KS-BTA100	Requires KS-BTA100	Requires KS-BTA50
Satellite Radio Ready
HD Radio	Requires KT-HD300	Requires KT-HD300							Requires KT-HD300

Product History: JVC KD-R530 (newest, current model) JVC KD-R520 (previous model, replaced by JVC KD-R530)