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JVC KD-HDR70

In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo with Built-in HD Radio, Remote, Aux In, and USB/iPod Direct Control

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JVC's KD Series Receivers

Getting more from an entry level car stereo can sometimes seems like an impossible task. However, the KD-HDR70 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 3 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-HDR70 for your next car.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Built-in HD Radio Tuner allows the reception of high quality HD Radio signals for clean and clear reception with no subscription fee or additional tuner purchase required
  • Flip-down, detachable face
  • 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
  • iTunes Tagging marks your favorite songs on HD Radio and loads them in iTunes
  • Bright LCD Text display with source icons
  • Dual zone color selection allows different colors to be selected for the buttons and the screen
  • Wireless remote control included
  • 30,000 Variable color illumination
  • Dual zone color displays allow the buttons and the display to have different colors
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 20 watts x 4 channels
  • Auto Dimmer
  • 32 Step brightness control
  • 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
  • Easy EQ 3-band parametric equalizer with 6 selectable tone curves (5 Preset, 1 User)
  • Two-way iPod control allows the user to control the iPod from the stereo or from the iPod

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • Bluetooth Ready: JVC KS-BTA100 required and sold separately
  • Built-in HD tuner to receive the highest quality reception at no extra cost
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod cable compatible or the IPUSB2 is recommended
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Rear panel 3.5mm auxiliary input
  • Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately

Key Features And Comparison Chart

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-HDR70 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
JVC KD-HDR60 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JVC KD-HDR70)
JVC KD-HDR50 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JVC KD-HDR60)
JVC KD-HDR30 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JVC KD-HDR50)
JVC KD-HDR1 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JVC KD-HDR30)
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 Outputs3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2.5 volts
Built-In EqualizerEasy EQ 3-band parametric equalizer with 6 selectable tone curves (5 Preset, 1 User)
Display TypeLCD Text Display
Display Color30,000 Variable Colors
Button Color30,000 Variable 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
Dual ZoneNo
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Rear 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputFront
iPod Audio ConnectionYes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
iPod Video ConnectionNo
Satellite RadioNo
HD RadioYes (Built-In/Included HD Radio Tuner)
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple Devices5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
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 Nano 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 3nd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPod Charging Adapter RequiredNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for JVC KD-HDR70
Average Customer Rating is 4.7 out of 5 stars:
4.7
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.5
Value
4.3
Features
4.7
Design
4.7
Usability
4.5
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
November 10, 2011 Great Radio
Review by
E Jay from PHENIX CITY, AL
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Love this radio great sound, compare to factory, look is appealing, have a kenwood in my other car thinking about replacing it with JVC KD-HDR70.
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October 19, 2011 Great Buy
Review by
A4Maniac from Edmonds, WA
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This deck is very nice. I've loved the different colors that it can change to, I usually set it on the red since it matches the other lights in my car perfectly at night. It's got the USB port in the front that i hook my ipod into which works great. The ONLY complaint i've got for it is that there aren't radio preset buttons, it's a little harder to shuffle through radio stations. But this isn't too much of a problem since i pretty much only use my pod. :)
Definitely a great buy if you want a simple deck that you can hook up amps to.
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July 15, 2011 Great head unit
Review by
Matthew from woodbury, MN
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I would definatly recommend getting this head unit. Really made my speakers sound better and has the ability to do pretty much what you want for whatever type of setup you have. i have two 12" subs with its own amp, and a four channel amp going to four speakers and there was a noticable difference in sound quality from my old head unit. there are many pros to this product. A LOT of bells and whistles. Con would be that the remote is really tiny. thats really it for cons. fit in my car very well.
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May 28, 2011 Great system but beware of fitting it in Firebirds!
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James from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Great Britain
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First of all this is a great system. It's easy to use and to understand and is way better in sound quality than the OEM Delco Symphony Sound unit that it's replaced.

However, although the suplied wiring harness was a breeze to match up, the fitment of the unit in my 91 Firebird was far from it! Because of the units longer back it stood proud of the center console by half an inch. This was solved by removing the center console (quite time consuming) and cutting out the locating hole in the back of it for the old unit which then allowed the unit to fit flush.
Also, the replacement surround for the new unit fitted ok, but there is no way to secure the unit to it or to the rear of the console leaving it completely unsecured! After much fabrication I now have the unit secure via four small bolts and another small steel frame.

Overall it's a great unit but I wouldn't say it was a direct fit in the Firebird (I assumed it was) unless you're willing to do some fabrication.
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June 26, 2011 THIS THING MAKE ME WONT TO PARTY
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HI i highly recomend geting this head unit . pro sonic electronics give you installation gear for free ! THIS look beautiful with all the color options! IN stall was ok but in my 1997 LS blazer with s 10 dash it took some thinking but look grate just little off.best thing of all is that it made my two work stock speaker sound amazing. CONS BUT connectors that u get r trash but i use them any way witch worked fine for now. get this radio it grate thanks sonic for the grate shipping and services
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iPod Adapters and Cables
An iPod adapter/connection cable will allow you to listen to music through your car in-dash stereo from your iPod, charge the iPod, and usually control the playback and playlists through the in-dash head unit too.
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Bluetooth Adapters
Add Bluetooth connectivity to your stereo system so you can send and receive calls hands-free. You'll hear the person your talking to through your speakers and you typically can end the call through the stereo.
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Bluetooth adapter kit made specifically for this radio.
$66.95
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Operate your new radio using your factory steering wheel audio controls with a steering wheel adaptor.
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Universal steering wheel control interface with automatic programming
$52.99
PAC SWI-JACKv1PAC SWI-JACKv1
Use this steering wheel adapter to retain your vehicles steering wheel controls.
$54.99
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18 Butt Connectors, 2 Ring Terminals, and Zip Ties18 Butt Connectors, 2 Ring Terminals, and Zip Ties
Great for connecting your car stereo wires to the harness.
$5.99
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$5.99
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$12.99
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: JVC
Model number: KD-HDR70
UPC: 046838044458
Weight: 3.60 lbs
Internal SKU: kdhdr70
Internal product ID: 33393
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Customer Testimonial

When I placed my order, I didn't know if I was doing the right thing. Until my order arrived.... on schedule... now.. I got excited... the installation went without any problems, and now I am enjoying sweet sounds. I can use my IPOD with a quick connection and the unit reads it fast.

- hoov from Waller, Tx

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