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JVC KD-R540

In-Dash CD/MP3/USB Car Stereo Receiver w/ Pandora Support, iPod Control & 3.5mm Auxiliary Input

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Sonic was very patient with all of my questions about installing and purchasing products. I took more time then most people would. Not once did Mr Brendan H. give me any negative feedback. I would highly recommend both Mr H and Sonic Electronix.

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Big Features, Small Price!

The KD-R540 is a single DIN car stereo that offers a front USB and auxiliary input connection that can be used with your iPod or iPhone to conveniently play and control your favorite music. In addition, you may plug in a USB flash drive that's loaded with music and you'll be able to skip through each song with ease. This receiver is Pandora Internet Radio ready, meaning you can put on your favorite playlist and fine tune it by using the Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down buttons. This car stereo comes with a set of 2.5 volt outputs that can send a strong signal to an amplifier of your choosing for an even greater sound. Shop for yours today at SonicElectronix.com!


 

 

 

 

 

General Features:

  • In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, USB Receiver with Remote
  • Single line LCD text display with brightness control
  • 2-way iPod control allows control from the iPod or the stereo
  • Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
  • Red illuminated button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 20 watts x 4 channels
  • Wireless remote control included
  • CD text information 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/12AM presets
  • Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
  • EasyEQ 3-band parametric equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (6 Preset, 1 User)
  • Built-in High Pass and Low Pass crossover filters
  • Advanced multi-bit DAC (Digital Analogue Converter)

Expandability Options:

  • 1 Set of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • Bluetooth Ready: JVC KS-BTA100 required and sold separately
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible
  • Front Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players
  • Front USB Input: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.

Product History:

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In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size Single DIN
Faceplate Security None
Motorized Faceplate No
Remote Control Yes
Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output 20 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs 1 Pair (Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA Output Yes
Preamp Voltage 2 volts
Built-In Equalizer Easy EQ 3-band parametric equalizer
Display Type LCD Text Display
Display Color Red
Button Color Red
CD Signal-to-Noise 80 dB
CEA-2006 Compliant Yes
Playback Features
AM/FM Tuner Yes
FM Presets 18
AM Presets 12
CD-R/RW Playback Yes
MP3 Playback Yes
WMA Playback Yes
DVD / Video Playback No
Dual Zone No
Expandability Features
Navigation No
Audio/Video Inputs Front 3.5mm
Audio/Video Outputs No
USB Input Front
iPod Audio Connection Yes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
iPod Video Connection No
Satellite Radio No
HD Radio No
Bluetooth Connectivity Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
A2DP Music Streaming No
Steering Wheel Control Compatible No
CD Changer Controls No
Rear View Camera Input No
Memory Card Reader No
Portable Device Information
Compatible Apple Devices 5G 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 Nano 6th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 3nd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPod Touch 4th Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
iPod Charging Adapter Required No
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Manufacturer
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: JVC
Model number: KD-R540
UPC: 046838065446
Weight: 3.40 lbs
Internal SKU: kdr540
Internal product ID: 64217