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JVC KD-R640

In-Dash CD/MP3/USB Car Stereo Receiver w/ iPod Controls, Pandora Support & Detachable Face Plate

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Big Features, Small Price!

The KD-R640 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 two sets of 2.5 volt pre-amp RCA outputs that can be used to expand your audio system into something much more powerful. This receiver is Android ready and is also steering wheel control compatible with an additional module. Wait no longer, shop for yours today at SonicElectronix.com!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Features:

  • In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, USB Receiver with Remote
  • Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
  • Android and Blackberry music streaming support from Pandora Internet Radio app
  • 2-Way iPod control allows control from the iPod or the stereo
  • Separate Variable Color Illumination button lighting
  • Single-line text display
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 20 watts x 4 channels
  • Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate
  • Wireless remote control included
  • CD text information display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA
  • AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
  • iEQ 3-band parametric equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (6 Preset, 1 User)
  • 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
  • Built-in Low-Pass crossover filter (LPF)

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear/subwoofer)
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ready: SiriusXM Radio Package and subscription required and sold separately
  • 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 (1 Amp): USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
Also Found As: KDR640, KD R640, R640, KDR-640, KDR 640
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size Single DIN
Faceplate Security Detachable
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 2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA Output No
Preamp Voltage 2.5 volts
Built-In Equalizer 3-band parametric equalizer
Display Type LCD Text Display
Display Color Variable Colors
Button Color Variable Color Illumination
CD Signal-to-Noise 80 dB
CEA-2006 Compliant Yes
Playback Features
AM/FM Tuner Yes
FM Presets 18
AM Presets 6
Radio Data System (RDS) Yes
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
Android Audio Connection Yes (via Bluetooth Connection)
Satellite Radio Yes - SiriusXM Radio Tuner & Adapter Built-in/Included
HD Radio No
Bluetooth Connectivity Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
A2DP Music Streaming Yes
Steering Wheel Control Compatible Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
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 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 6th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 7th Generation (16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 4th Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPod Touch 5th Generation (32 & 64GB)
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
iPhone 5
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 Sonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for JVC KD-R640
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
May 18, 2013 Great for the price
Review by
strangecurrencies from cbus, oh
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 3.0
Usability
  • 4.0
I've had all the brands over the years - this stereo is a very good unit. There are some quirks in the controls but you get used to them pretty quick. Menu is extensive, a little complicated, but necessary to have all the custom settings. I considered many stereos from 50 to 150 bucks, JVC has some really good features, and more adjustability than just about any other. Sound quality is very good thru the OEM speakers. FM and AM stations come in as good as any other stereo I've owned..



Good points:

-brightness and color settings for button and display, can be different colors for day and night mode.

-Each source saves its own custom EQ settings.

-Loudness has 2 levels off low hi, same for bass boost.

-EQ button on the face to select eq preset, hold the EQ button in for Bass-Mid-Treble.

-CD/USB MP3 files are sorted a-z, if you number the tracks they are in the numbered order, some brands cant handle this simple task.

-On CD/USB random mode, click > button, you get a random track. Some brands go to the next track, when in random mode I want a random track.



Not so good:

-Menu always comes up on DEMO then you have to scroll to get to where you want to go.

-Only way to set or access FM presets 7-18 on the stereo is thru the menu, or you can use the remote's up/down buttons. Buttons on the face would be much better, the old models had them.

-Main control knob is shiny and reflects sunlight with a bad glare.

-Display is very dim in the daytime, doesn't matter what color you select.



I don't use Ipod or external amps, so I cant comment on these features.



All in all the complaints are fairly minor. This is a great unit for the price, much better than the last JVC I had 10 years ago, that one cost $200 and had much less features.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: JVC
Model number: KD-R640
UPC: 046838065439
Weight: 3.40 lbs
Internal SKU: kdr640
Internal product ID: 64219