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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Amazon.com Product Description JVC's flagship KD-R900 CD receiver provides you connection options galore. Bluetooth Wireless Technologies with the included USB adapter permits hands-no cost calls and audio streaming, providing each safety and comfort. With front and rear dual USB ports, you can effortlessly play music from your iPod/iPhone or USB devices, in pure sound designed by MOS-FET power amp and TI/Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC. The Variable-Color Illumination delivers 30 preset color options--or customize your own color from over 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, manage, and convenience. Click to enlarge.

Front auxiliary input and front/back USB ports.

Includes full-featured remote. Click to enlarge.

Hassle-free, intuitive controls.

Incorporates high-high quality 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 selections--or customize your own from more than 30,000 variations.
CD and MP3/WMA PlaybackEnjoy your preferred CDs or burnt CD-R/RWs, or get a lot more bang for your buck with MP3/WMA discs--burn hours of music to a single disc and get ID3-TAG help for display of artist and song information. You can also take pleasure in 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 features automatic presetting of strongest signals and 6 presets for every band.
The HS-IVi tuner functions larger sensitivity, thanks to three IF bandwidths (wide, middle and narrow). It also includes AM Noise Canceller plus upgraded IF filters that assist avoid the distortion caused by interference from adjacent stations.
To get even more from the airwaves, add JVC optional hardware for HD Radio or SAT Radio reception.
Dual USB PortsThe JVC KD-R900 attributes not only an integrated front USB port connection, but also an external rear cable/port for connecting an more USB device. This flexibility enables you to customize how you use your stereo's connections to operate ideal with portable devices--eliminating the need to have to regularly switch libraries whilst driving. JVC's Dual USB stereos allow two of these devices to connect simultaneously: iPhone/iPod, Portable Tough Drive, USB Memory Devices, Bluetooth (applying included USB-Bluetooth Adapter), Digital Audio Players.
iPod ConnectivityYou can also operate your iPod via the USB port. Manage your iPod/iPhone from either the player itself or from the receiver's controls, though permitting song and artist information and facts 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 needed for some devices).
Built-in Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyThe KD-R900 and KD-R900 include a USB Bluetooth adapter "Dongle" that can be plugged into either USB port to enable full Bluetooth wireless technologies capabilities such as:

• Hands Free of charge 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 manage for low level listening.
Input and OutputThree pairs of preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer) are offered 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 available with an optional adapter. A maximum of five compatible mobile phones can be registered for hands-absolutely free calling. With voice-recognition mobile phones, you can dial by just saying the name in your telephone book. The wireless functions operate even if your mobile phone 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 incorporate for controlling receiver functions.
What's in the BoxJVC KD-R900 Receiver, trim ring, sleeve, remote control, microphone, wiring harness, installation hardware, installation manual, instructions
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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
  

Consumer Reviews

Somehow I became a JVC man. I began off in 2002 following a recommendation from a friend to get a deck that could read MP3s. Since then I've purchased three alot more decks and consistently came back to JVC. They tend to have innovative characteristics, such as initially the capacity 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 never compared function wise.
So the RD-900 appears beneficial and does a lot: Bluetooth, a USB port and a three.5mm audio in on the front panel. With the RD-900 I purchased the optional HD Radio adapter the KT-HD300. It functions awesome. JVC paired down a lot of gimmicky cruft they had an earlier models. You get the pick the color of the display, so you can match you vehicles lighting and gauges.
There is a front and rear USB port. One has to choose a single 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 smaller USB hard drive or IPOD in your glove box or console, you might possibly 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 large city so I get very good reception. Uncovering a spot to place the HD Radio adapter is a pain. I would rather have bought a unit with out a CD player and HD Radio built in.
There are a handful of nits. No tough radio presets: 1 has the scroll by way of a menu. The bluetooth could interact with my Nokia superior --- it turns on BT music streaming, but does not turn it off placing calls must be less complicated and when acquiring an SMS message, displaying it would be nicer than just alerting you that you have one. The fonts could be thicker. A preceding JVC I had had that option. 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 can not speak to the iPod or iPhone compatibility.
Oh I just noticed that the LEDs are polarized horizontally, generating 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 quite a pain to eliminate the thumbdrive when stowing the faceplate. My answer is to acquire a thumbdrive that minimally extends from the faceplate, and hold 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 no cost call superior". It is nice to know that JVC is fixing troubles with this device.
I've traded up my Nokia for a Samsung Galaxy S variant operating Android. It works flawlessly with the KD-R900.
And 1 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 telephone when we get in the automobile.

I've had this unit installed in my automobile for almost a week now. I did a lot of investigation before purchasing. I am quite happy w/ it, and it definitely is the preferred deck you can come across for the price.
Pros: Bluetooth, remote, great sound good quality, 30 different display colors to pick from, capabilities for the price.
Cons: Noise superior for bluetooth calls is not pretty clear for the individual on the other finish, screen is modest and dull, faceplate is a tiny awkward to attach, general develop excellent is OK.
I previously owned a JVC kd-sh55 that I had for more than 5 years. It had a brushed aluminum motorized faceplate and a nicer display, but was also $100 more w/ no bluetooth, HD radio capabilities, and the sound quality on the r900 is superior. I use my Android phone to play music through the bluetooth and the sound high quality is exceptional. I am going to try to move the mic for the bluetooth away from the door alot more to see if call high-quality improves. I would definitley recommend getting this unit. If you want a far better deck w/ similar attributes, you will spend $100 extra.

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