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Kenwood introduced the tuner Kenwood Car KIV-700 dedicated to iPhone and iPod.
The Kenwood has a car accessory that could become invaluable to all types of vehicles: The KIV-700 tuner. This model is a next generation music player and is designed for those who listen to music “liquid”, ie users of iPod and iPhone in particular. This means that all those who use music players, such as those published by Apple, you’ll need to have a Kenwood KIV-700, to try and listen to music downloading by those readers with easy to use a single knob to upload or download.
The device of Kenwood, then, also has a 3”TFT screen, in color, which lets you view videos on iPod / iPhone. The functions of this new tuner are different: the search mode leads to playlists, artists, songs, to the podcast. But you can work through the KIV-700 to interact with your iPod, with manual control function. One method that allows you to fiddle around, at will, audio or video file is a direct connection with other electronic devices through a dedicated cable, supplied, which connects via a USB 2.0 high speed.
It also supports battery charging function, through the same system. Kenwood, therefore, does nothing but follow the market trends and create a player that is compatible with the latest audio and video electronic devices, such as to provide a fast track for listening and sharing music and movies, too car. This tuner, built specifically for iPod and iPhone, is marketed at a price of 332.90 euros. Even the refrain of the campaign seems guessed: bye-bye CD. A new car stereo has come for the foreseeable future.
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Tired of the retractable screens that block your climate controls or vents? Don’t give up, go with the KD-AVX2! This sleek and sexy DIN size DVD/CD Receiver with 3.5″ Widescreen Monitor has it all and will not sacrifice anything. With its ability to control an Ipod using the KS-PD100 Ipod Adaptor and being SAT Radio ready, music is just a fingertip away. Watch DVD’s or listen to CD’s in style. Add a monitor in the back for the kids and listen to surround sound quality movies with the Dual Zone Headphone Surround feature. Power Output:20W x 4 (RMS) 50W x 4 Max. MOS-FET Power Amp Built-in 3.5-Inch Wide Monitor GIGA MP3 Multi 7-Band iEQ.
JVC KD-AVX2 car radio Features
The KD-AVX2 plays MP3 and WMA formats and allows DVD-Audio, WAV CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs. For video, it plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW and VCD Multi-Border DVD. It has a secondary set of RCA outputs as well as video/audio inputs and outputs to be used for external monitors, devices and cameras. Besides that, it supports internet radio and capable to receive SIRIUS satellite radio with additional tuner box.
Furthermore, it accepts input from a secondary source such as external DVD player, iPod and game console installed in the vehicle. It features Dual Zone which allows one source playing in the rear and a separate source playing in the front with Headphone Surround feature. In addition, it features separate set of RCA outputs which the volume control is independent of the volume control on the face on the unit that accessible through the supplied remote control. In term of its display, the built-in 3.5-inch monitor displays menu system, CD text, radio station naming and MP3 menu systems. Moreover, it supports 5.1 Channel DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and MPEG Audio. Also, it features WallPaper Setting that allows user to select wallpaper for the screen.
JVC KD-AVX2 car radio Surround sound
The KD-AVX2 features on-board 5.1 Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoding, plus preamp outputs for a powered center-channel speaker and a powered subwoofer. With the right speaker setup in your car, you’ll really be able to enjoy the thrilling channel separation that surround sound provides. And few things sound as good as music on DVD-Audio, so you audiophiles will be happy to know that the KD-AVX2 will play your high-end DVD-Audio discs, too.
JVC KD-AVX2 car radio Expand your system
The audio/video output gives you the option of connecting a backseat video screen and a set of wireless headphones, so the folks in back can keep watching a movie while you’re driving. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the radio up front without being disturbed.
Add a compatible XM or SIRIUS radio, and you’ll be able to enjoy coast-to-coast broadcasts of the best radio entertainment around. An audio/video input lets you connect another source, like a video game console, VCR, or backup camera. And the preamp outputs make it easier to add external amplifiers for even more power.
JVC KD-AVX2 car radio Specification
- Power Output:20W x 4 (RMS) 50W x 4 Max.
- MOS-FET Power Amp
- Built-in 3.5-Inch Wide Monitor
- GIGA MP3 Multi
- 7-Band iEQ
- Ready for iPod
- SAT Radio Ready
- MP3/WMA DVD-Audio WAV CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible with ID3/WMA Tag
- JPEG Playback
- DVD-R/-RW,+R/+RW,VCD Multi-Border DVD Compatible
- 5.1 Channel DTS/Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II/ MPEG Audio
- Time Alignment (5.1ch)
- Gold-Plated Line Output Terminals (2 Pairs)
- Gold-Plated Center Channel Output Terminal
- Gold-Plated Video Output Terminals
- Second Gold-Plated Audio Output Terminals
- Gold-Plated Subwoofer Output Terminals with Level/Frequency Control
- Gold-Plated AV Input Terminals
- Motorized Slide-Out Faceplate
- Dual-Zone Function with Headphone Surround
- WallPaper Setting
- Shock Proof Memory
JVC KD-AVX2 car radio User review
The JVC KD-AVX2 is a great, easy-to-use, feature-packed stereo. The oversized face should not be a problem for most vehicles. The faceplate height is the same as a conventional 1-DIN stereos outer trim ring. If youve had an aftermarket stereo in your car before and it fit WITH trim ring, you should be okay. The color LCD is sharp, bright, great color and contrast, easy to read even when sunny. Giga MP3 lets you play MP3s on DVDs for over 78-hours worth of continuous music. It supports multisession so you can add new tracks/folders later. Improved over the AVX1, the AVX2 remembers its position in the track when shut off. List browsing doesnt interrupted playback, and allows for very fast navigation of a DVD MP3 disc. My only complaint, it takes a full 35-seconds to start playing an MP3-filled DVD+RW when first turned on.
I also got the KS-PD100 iPod adapter and was a little disappointed to see the List browsing doesnt work with it. Navigating the iPod is very different and less intuitive than using an MP3 CD/DVD. However, once I got used to it, I can navigate with it just as quickly so overall the iPod integration is pretty good, but not perfect. It does display full titles and elapsed counter with the iPod. Tracks cue up instantly.
The tuner lacks preset buttons, but pressing up/down goes through the presets. Setting them is done in the List menu and takes many keystrokes and patience.
If you like eye candy, the AVX2 doesn’t really offer much. A few plain-looking wallpapers (several are different colors of the same thing), cant add your own, no animations or screensavers like Pioneer. It pretty much just displays text on a wallpaper, although text can auto-scroll.
