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 Product Description JVC's flagship KD-R900 CD receiver offers you connection possibilities galore. Bluetooth Wireless Technology with the included USB adapter will allow hands-free of charge calls and audio streaming, offering each security and convenience. With front and rear dual USB ports, you can readily 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 alternatives--or customize your personal color from more than 30,000 variations. Extra features involve a front auxiliary input, HS-IVi tuner, and 3-band parametric iEQ. You can also appreciate 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.

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, providing 30 preset color options--or customize your own from over 30,000 variations.
CD and MP3/WMA PlaybackEnjoy your preferred CDs or burnt CD-R/RWs, or get even more bang for your buck with MP3/WMA discs--burn hours of music to one particular disc and get ID3-TAG support for display of artist and song information. 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 attributes automatic presetting of strongest signals and 6 presets for each and every band.
The HS-IVi tuner attributes larger sensitivity, thanks to three IF bandwidths (wide, middle and narrow). It also consists of AM Noise Canceller plus upgraded IF filters that support steer clear of the distortion triggered 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 capabilities not only an integrated front USB port connection, but also an external rear cable/port for connecting an extra USB device. This flexibility enables you to customize how you use your stereo's connections to operate top with portable devices--eliminating the need to have to consistently switch libraries though driving. JVC's Dual USB stereos let two of these devices to connect simultaneously: iPhone/iPod, Portable Tough Drive, USB Memory Devices, Bluetooth (using included USB-Bluetooth Adapter), Digital Audio Players.
iPod ConnectivityYou can also operate your iPod by way of the USB port. Manage your iPod/iPhone from either the player itself or from the receiver's controls, though allowing song and artist 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 essential for some devices).
Built-in Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyThe KD-R900 and KD-R900 include things like a USB Bluetooth adapter "Dongle" that can be plugged into either USB port to allow complete Bluetooth wireless technologies capabilities such as:

• Hands Free Calling
• Voice Dialing
• Wireless Audio Streaming
• Text Message Notifi cation
• Phonebook Transfer

High excellent 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 supplied for adding a small extra power to the KD-R900's onboard 50W x 4 amplifier.
A 3.5mm front panel auxiliary input is also included for use with MP3 players or other external audio devices.
Bluetooth ReadyBluetooth Wireless Technologies is on the market with an optional adapter. A maximum of five compatible mobile phones can be registered for hands-cost-free calling. With voice-recognition mobile phones, you can dial by just saying the name in your phone 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 automobile stereo.
Wireless RemoteA full-featured wireless remote is involve for controlling receiver functions.
What's 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

Client Critiques

Somehow I became a JVC man. I started off in 2002 following a recommendation from a friend to get a deck that could read MP3s. Considering that then I've bought 3 far more decks and often came back to JVC. They tend to have innovative features, such as initially the capacity to read MP3s on CDs, and then a front panel USB ports. I really looked at the specs for Sony, Pioneer, Eclipse, and Kenwood, but they under no circumstances compared feature wise.
So the RD-900 looks superior 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 wonderful. JVC paired down a lot of gimmicky cruft they had an previous models. You get the choose the color of the display, so you can match you automobiles lighting and gauges.
There is a front and rear USB port. 1 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 choose to use a little USB challenging drive or IPOD in your glove box or console, you could possibly want to route the rear port there and place the BT adapter in the front port.
The HD Radio is cool. I reside in a large city so I get fantastic reception. Finding a spot to put the HD Radio adapter is a pain. I would rather have bought a unit without a CD player and HD Radio built in.
There are a handful of nits. No difficult radio presets: a single has the scroll via a menu. The bluetooth could interact with my Nokia far better --- it turns on BT music streaming, but does not turn it off putting calls should certainly be easier and when getting an SMS message, displaying it would be nicer than just alerting you that you have 1. The fonts could be thicker. A preceding JVC I had had that solution. 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't 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 1 tilts their head.
A Recommendation:
If you are like me and have all your music on a USB thumbdrive, it becomes rather a discomfort to remove the thumbdrive when stowing the faceplate. My solution is to obtain a thumbdrive that minimally extends from the faceplate, and keep 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 good quality". It is nice to know that JVC is fixing concerns with this device.
I've traded up my Nokia for a Samsung Galaxy S variant operating Android. It operates flawlessly with the KD-R900.
And a single 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 vehicle.

I've had this unit installed in my automobile for pretty much a week now. I did a lot of investigation prior to buying. I'm pretty satisfied w/ it, and it surely is the preferred deck you can locate for the price tag.
Pros: Bluetooth, remote, superb sound top quality, 30 different display colors to opt for from, capabilities for the price tag.
Cons: Noise high quality for bluetooth calls is not extremely clear for the person on the other end, screen is modest and dull, faceplate is a small awkward to attach, overall construct high quality is OK.
I previously owned a JVC kd-sh55 that I had for over 5 years. It had a brushed aluminum motorized faceplate and a nicer display, but was also $100 a lot more w/ no bluetooth, HD radio capabilities, and the sound top quality on the r900 is superior. I use my Android phone to play music through the bluetooth and the sound quality is fantastic. I'm going to attempt to move the mic for the bluetooth away from the door more to see if call excellent improves. I would definitley advise purchasing this unit. If you want a improved deck w/ similar characteristics, you will spend $100 much more.

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