JVC KD-R900 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN Flip-Down CD Receiver with

 

JVC KD-R900 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN Flip-Down CD Receiver with Dual USB 2.0 for iPod/iPhone and Bluetooth

 

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Product Description

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Amazon.com Item Description JVC's flagship KD-R900 CD receiver gives you connection choices galore. Bluetooth Wireless Technologies with the included USB adapter allows hands-totally free calls and audio streaming, offering each security and convenience. With front and rear dual USB ports, you can easily play music from your iPod/iPhone or USB devices, in pure sound created by MOS-FET power amp and TI/Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC. The Variable-Color Illumination offers 30 preset color possibilities--or customize your own color from more than 30,000 variations. Additional attributes incorporate a front auxiliary input, HS-IVi tuner, and three-band parametric iEQ. You can also enjoy HD Radio(R) and SAT Radio with optional tuners.

Expanded connection, control, and convenience. Click to enlarge.

Front auxiliary input and front/back USB ports.

Contains complete-featured remote. Click to enlarge.

Very easy, intuitive controls.

Includes high-excellent external wired microphone.
Variable-Color IlluminationVariable-Color Illumination lets you get just the appear you want, or match your vehicle's interior lighting, offering 30 preset color possibilities--or customize your personal from more than 30,000 variations.
CD and MP3/WMA PlaybackEnjoy your favorite CDs or burnt CD-R/RWs, or get more bang for your buck with MP3/WMA discs--burn hours of music to 1 disc and get ID3-TAG assistance for display of artist and song info. You can also get pleasure from MP3/WMA files from USB devices.
AM/FM Radio with HS-IVi TunerSometimes you just want to listen to the radio. The KD-R900's AM/FM radio capabilities automatic presetting of strongest signals and six presets for each and every band.
The HS-IVi tuner capabilities higher sensitivity, thanks to 3 IF bandwidths (wide, middle and narrow). It also includes AM Noise Canceller plus upgraded IF filters that aid prevent the distortion caused by interference from adjacent stations.
To get even far more from the airwaves, add JVC optional hardware for HD Radio or SAT Radio reception.
Dual USB PortsThe JVC KD-R900 capabilities not only an integrated front USB port connection, but also an external rear cable/port for connecting an further USB device. This flexibility enables you to customize how you use your stereo's connections to work preferred with portable devices--eliminating the need to regularly switch libraries even though driving. JVC's Dual USB stereos allow two of these devices to connect simultaneously: iPhone/iPod, Portable Hard Drive, USB Memory Devices, Bluetooth (making use of included USB-Bluetooth Adapter), Digital Audio Players.
iPod ConnectivityYou can also operate your iPod through the USB port. Control your iPod/iPhone from either the player itself or from the receiver's controls, even though permitting song and artist specifics display, play, pause, skip, or back commands from either device.
USB Plug and ChargeFull Battery charging of USB devices such as iPod/iPhone, Digital Audio Players, and other USB-based devices such as Digital cameras and cell phones (USB-based charging adapter essential for some devices).
Built-in Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyThe KD-R900 and KD-R900 consist of a USB Bluetooth adapter "Dongle" that can be plugged into either USB port to allow full Bluetooth wireless technology characteristics such as:

• Hands Cost-free Calling
• Voice Dialing
• Wireless Audio Streaming
• Text Message Notifi cation
• Phonebook Transfer

High top quality external microphone also included.
Dial in Your SoundPerfect your sound with a three-band parametric equalizer and Loudness control for low level listening.
Input and OutputThree pairs of preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer) are provided for adding a tiny extra power to the KD-R900's onboard 50W x four amplifier.
A three.5mm front panel auxiliary input is also included for use with MP3 players or other external audio devices.
Bluetooth ReadyBluetooth Wireless Technology is obtainable with an optional adapter. A maximum of 5 compatible mobile phones can be registered for hands-totally free calling. With voice-recognition mobile phones, you can dial by just saying the name in your telephone book. The wireless functions work even if your mobile telephone is tucked away in your bag or pocket. You can also stream music from a compatible digital audio player, for listening on your vehicle stereo.
Wireless RemoteA full-featured wireless remote is consist of for controlling receiver functions.
What is in the BoxJVC KD-R900 Receiver, trim ring, sleeve, remote control, microphone, wiring harness, installation hardware, installation manual, directions
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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 10.9 x 4.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001PLBWUK
• Item model number: KDR900
  

Technical Details

• MOS-FET 50W x 4 (20W RMS x 4) · TI/Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC · 3-Band Parametric iEQ · Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology
• Front/Rear Dual USB Ports (WAV/MP3/WMA/WMA-DRM/iPod ; iPhone Audio) · USB Audio for iPod/iPhone etc.
• CD Changer Ready · SAT Radio Ready · HD Radio Ready(R) · HS-IVi Tuner
• Loudness Control in 3 Patterns · 5.0V Line Output Level · Gold-Plated Preout Terminals (Front + Rear + Subwoofer)
• Front AUX-IN · Full Dot LCD · Variable-Color Illumination · Steering Wheel Remote Ready

Consumer Critiques

Somehow I became a JVC man. I began off in 2002 following a recommendation from a buddy to get a deck that could read MP3s. Since then I've bought 3 way more decks and usually came back to JVC. They tend to have innovative capabilities, such as initially the capability to read MP3s on CDs, and then a front panel USB ports. I certainly looked at the specs for Sony, Pioneer, Eclipse, and Kenwood, but they by no means compared function wise.
So the RD-900 looks decent and does a lot: Bluetooth, a USB port and a 3.5mm audio in on the front panel. With the RD-900 I bought the optional HD Radio adapter the KT-HD300. It operates awesome. JVC paired down a lot of gimmicky cruft they had an prior models. You get the choose the color of the display, so you can match you cars lighting and gauges.
There is a front and rear USB port. One particular has to pick one for use with the tiny BT adapter. If you use USB sticks like me, it make sense to use the BT adapter on the rear. If you favor to use a modest USB challenging drive or IPOD in your glove box or console, you could want to route the rear port there and place the BT adapter in the front port.
The HD Radio is cool. I live in a significant city so I get superior reception. Acquiring a spot to place the HD Radio adapter is a pain. I would rather have purchased a unit devoid of a CD player and HD Radio built in.
There are a few nits. No hard radio presets: one has the scroll through a menu. The bluetooth could interact with my Nokia improved --- it turns on BT music streaming, but does not turn it off putting calls should certainly be less complicated and when finding an SMS message, displaying it would be nicer than just alerting you that you have one. The fonts could be thicker. A earlier JVC I had had that selection. The front USB port comes off with the faceplate, which is annoying, cuz now you have to take out the USB stick and put that away when stowing the faceplate.
I cannot speak to the iPod or iPhone compatibility.
Oh I just noticed that the LEDs are polarized horizontally, producing the display unreadable with polarized sunglasses unless one particular tilts their head.
A Recommendation:
If you are like me and have all your music on a USB thumbdrive, it becomes really a discomfort to get rid of the thumbdrive when stowing the faceplate. My answer is to obtain a thumbdrive that minimally extends from the faceplate, and maintain it on semi permanently. There are drives and microSDHC to USB adaptors that extend only 5mm or so. Brands to google for are "Eagletec Nano" and "Buffalo 5mm". They come in up to 16GB in size.
UPDATE: JVC has come out with a firmware update for this unit. It supposedly addresses "hands zero cost call high quality". It is nice to know that JVC is fixing problems with this device.
I've traded up my Nokia for a Samsung Galaxy S variant running Android. It functions flawlessly with the KD-R900.
And one particular final nit: It would be nice if the unit could pair with two phones simultaneously, so that it would automagically pair with my wife's or my phone when we get in the car.

I've had this unit installed in my vehicle for practically a week now. I did a lot of study before acquiring. I'm really satisfied w/ it, and it absolutely is the preferred deck you can come across for the price tag.
Pros: Bluetooth, remote, great sound top quality, 30 distinct display colors to decide on from, attributes for the cost.
Cons: Noise excellent for bluetooth calls is not rather clear for the person on the other end, screen is smaller and dull, faceplate is a little awkward to attach, general construct good quality is OK.
I previously owned a JVC kd-sh55 that I had for over five years. It had a brushed aluminum motorized faceplate and a nicer display, but was also $100 much more w/ no bluetooth, HD radio capabilities, and the sound excellent on the r900 is superior. I use my Android telephone to play music by way of the bluetooth and the sound good quality is remarkable. I'm going to attempt to move the mic for the bluetooth away from the door a great deal more to see if call good quality improves. I would definitley suggest purchasing this unit. If you want a superior deck w/ equivalent functions, you will pay $100 far more.

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