JVC KD-HDR44

JVC's KD Series Receivers

Getting more from an entry level car stereo can sometimes seems like an impossible task. However, the KD-HDR44 includes the features and system adjustments that you can expect from higher end units. One great feature to the JVC line of single DIN car stereos is the 3.5mm auxiliary input. The purpose of the front 3.5mm aux input is to connect your portable devices like iPods, MP3 players, smartphones, and other audio players. An 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 2 sets of 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-HDR44 for your next car.

General Features:

• In-dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Built-In HD Radio and Front Auxiliary Input
• Built-in HD Radio tuner for clear radio reception and no subscription fee
• Detachable face
• White 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
• Built-in Mosfet amplifier
• Authorized Internet Dealer
• 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

• Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
• DiAS II Digital Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
• Easy EQ 3-Band equalizer with 6 tone curves (5 presets and 1 user)
• Advanced Multi-bit DAC 24-Bit digital-to-analog converter
• Source specific volume control
• Built-in volume attenuator

Expandability Options:

• 2 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, switchable rear/subwoofer)
• SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as either the JVC SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package or JVC XM Radio Package
• Bluetooth Ready: JVC KS-BTA100 module is required and sold separately
• Front & Rear aux inputs: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
• CD Changer Controls
• Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-X required and sold separately

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-HDR44 (newest, current model) JVC KD-HDR40 (previous model, replaced by JVC KD-HDR44) JVC KD-HDR20 (previous model, replaced by JVC KD-HDR40)