For 2012, JVC announced eleven new 1-DIN car CD Receivers with the latest Bluetooth features, USB connectivity, iPod/iPhone capabilities, gorgeous illumination, revamped radio tuners, and magnificently enhanced LCD size.
The entry-level KD-R330 ($89.95) CD Receiver includes dual auxiliary inputs, detachable faceplate, HS-IVi radio tuner, MP3/WMA compatibility, 3-band parametric iEQ, wireless remote control, and MOS-FET 50 watt x 4 power amplifier. It is also ready for Bluetooth via the JVC KS-BTA100 optional add-on adapter.
The KD-R530 ($119.95) CD Receiver features a front USB connection for the iPod/iPhone providing 2-way iPod/iPhone control and charging. Also featured via USB is Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone allowing users to control key functions of the app with a connected iPhone such as thumb up, thumb down, skip, and station selection. Music from most Android smartphones can be played back via USB mass storage as well. This receiver is ready for Bluetooth technology, it also has a detachable face LCD display features over 30,000 separated variable-color illumination options and audio can be expanded to external amps using two pre-output (front + rear/subwoofer selectable) terminals.
The Arsenal KD-A535 ($129.95) CD Receiver comes with a 2-year warranty and features a front USB connection providing 2-way iPod/iPhone control and charging. Also featured via USB is Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone, Android and smartphone USB mass storage playback, over 30,000 separated variable-color illumination options, 3-band parametric iEQ, 3 Pre-Output Terminals, MOS-FET 50 X 4 amplifier, and MP3/WMA capability. This receiver is also ready for Bluetooth technology, expandable for adding steering wheel remote controls.
The KD-HDR61 ($149.95) CD Receiver features Built-in HD Radio, iTunes Tagging, front USB Port, Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone, 3 Pre-Output Terminals, steering wheel remote control capability, 30,000 separated color variations, 3-band parametric iEQ, and 2-Way control for iPod/iPhone with external mode. 2-Way control allows users to select songs from either the receiver or iPod/iPhone controls while external mode allows playback of audio from apps through USB.
The Arsenal KD-AHD65 ($159.95) CD Receiver comes with a 2-year warranty, featuring Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone, Built-in HD Radio DiAS II Tuner, iTunes Tagging, 2-way control for iPod/iPhone, USB for mass storage playback, dual auxiliary inputs, 3-band parametric iEQ, steering wheel remote control capability, over 30,000 separated variable-color illumination options, and a 4.8V line and subwoofer pre-output level. It is also ready for Bluetooth via an optional adapter.
The KD-R730BT ($169.95) CD Receiver features Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone as well as Built-In Bluetooth Wireless technology and dual USB ports. Bluetooth features include: phone book access/phone book transfer, hands-free calling, audio streaming with remote control, text message receipt notification, voice recognition dialing and 2 phone full-time connection capabilities. A new Bluetooth feature for 2012 is the ability to link built-in Bluetooth receivers with JVC’s Gesture Remote app for Android phones. The Smart Remote app, available for a free download on the Android Market, works on most Android phones allowing key head unit features to be operated from the phone screen. Simple on-screen swipe commands operate functions such as play/pause, skip, source, and EQ functions. In addition, this receiver can also play back music from most Android devices via USB mass storage. Other key features include Satellite Radio capability, iPod/iPhone compatibility, music playback support for Blackberry devices, 3 pre-output terminals, 3-band parametric iEQ, and compatibility with optional steering wheel remote controls.
The Arsenal KD-A735BT ($179.95) CD Receiver features Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone as well as Built-In Bluetooth Wireless technology. For Android phones, it is compatible with the JVC Smart Remote app and can also play back music from most Android devices via USB mass storage. Other key features include Satellite Radio capability, iPod/iPhone compatibility, music playback support for Blackberry devices, three 4.8V pre-output terminals, 3-band parametric iEQ, and compatibility with optional steering wheel remote controls.
The KD-HDR71BT ($209.95) CD Receiver features built-in HD Radio, iTunes Tagging, Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone as well as built-In Bluetooth Wireless technology. For Android phones, it is compatible with the JVC Smart Remote app and can also play back music from most Android devices via USB mass storage. Other key features include Satellite Radio capability, iPod/iPhone compatibility, music playback support for Blackberry devices, 3 pre-output terminals, 3-band parametric iEQ, and compatibility with optional steering wheel remote controls.
The Arsenal KD-AHD75BT ($209.95) CD Receiver features a full two-year warranty with built-in HD Radio, iTunes Tagging, Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone as well as Built-In Bluetooth Wireless technology. For Android phones, it is compatible with the JVC Smart Remote app and can also play back music from most Android devices via USB mass storage. Other key features include Satellite Radio capability, iPod/iPhone compatibility, music playback support for Blackberry devices, Three 4.8V pre-output terminals, 3-band parametric iEQ, and compatibility with optional steering wheel remote controls. Available March 2012.
The KD-R80BT ($209.95) CD Receiver is a flip-down face, three-line display head unit featuring Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone as well as Built-In Bluetooth Wireless technology. For Android phones, it is compatible with the JVC Smart Remote app and can also play back music from most Android devices via USB mass storage. It is also Satellite Radio ready and features external mode for iPod/iPhone, 2-way control for iPod/iPhone, drive change mode, HS-IVI Tuner, 3-band parametric iEQ, three sets of 4.8V pre-output terminals, is steering wheel remote control ready, is MP3/WMA/WAV compatible, and has a TI/Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC. Available March 2012.
The Arsenal KD-A95BT ($269.95) CD Receiver comes with a 2-year warranty and features dual USB ports as well as Built-In Bluetooth wireless technology. Also included is JVC’s My-Sound EQ Digital Signal Processor allowing simple setup of professional sound enhancement features. Additional sound features include a 5-band personal fitting equalizer with time alignment as well as three pre-outputs with 5.0 line and subwoofer pre-output level. Other features include Pandora internet radio application control for iPhone, Built-In Bluetooth Wireless technology, Satellite Radio capability, iPod/iPhone compatibility, music playback support for Blackberry devices, and compatibility with optional steering wheel remote controls. For Android phones, it is compatible with the JVC Smart Remote app and can also play back music from most Android devices via USB mass storage. Available March 2012.
Continuing from 2011, the KD-HDR44 ($129.95) CD Receiver features built-in HD Radio Technology, dual auxiliary inputs, 3-band parametric iEQ, MOS-FET Power Amp, DIAS II Tuner, is ready for Bluetooth and is MP3/WMA Compatible.