JVC KD-R300 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN CD Receiver with Remote Control and J-Bus Expandability

JVC KD-R300 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN CD Receiver with Remote Control and J-Bus Expandability Review

JVC KD-R300 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN CD Receiver with Remote Control and J-Bus Expandability Feature

• AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA receiver
• 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with two pre-amp outputs
• Detachable face with variable color illumination
• Includes auxiliary input for use with external devices; add JVC modules for HD/SAT radio, iPod control, Bluetooth
• One-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description JVC's KD-R300 CD Receiver is a great way to kick off a new system, featuring MP3/WMA playback, a front auxiliary input, wireless remote, a 50 watts x 4 MOSFET amplifier, and 3-band iEQ. You get the basics with room to expand--add Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, HD Radio, and direct iPod control with JVC hardware additions.

A great way to kick off a new system. Click to enlarge.

Front panel auxiliary input for external audio devices.

Includes full-featured wireless remote. Click to enlarge.

Variable-Color Illumination
Variable-Color Illumination lets you get just the look you want, or match your vehicle's interior lighting, offering 30 preset color choices--or customize your own from over 30,000 variations.

CD and MP3/WMA Playback
Enjoy your favorite CDs or burnt CD-R/RWs, or get more bang for your buck with MP3/WMA discs--burn hours of music to one disc and get ID3-TAG support for display of artist and song info.

AM/FM Radio with HS-IVi Tuner
Sometimes you just want to listen to the radio. The KD-R300's AM/FM radio features automatic presetting of strongest signals and 6 presets for each band.

The HS-IVi tuner features higher sensitivity, thanks to three IF bandwidths (wide, middle and narrow). It also includes AM Noise Canceller plus upgraded IF filters that help 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.

Dial in Your Sound
Perfect your sound with a three-band parametric equalizer and Loudness control for low level listening.

Input and Output
A pair of preamp outputs (rear or subwoofer) is provided for adding a little extra power to the KD-R300's onboard 50W x 4 amplifier.

A 3.5mm front panel auxiliary input is also included for use with iPods, MP3 players, or other external audio devices.

Bluetooth Ready
Bluetooth Wireless Technology is available with an optional adapter. A maximum of five compatible mobile phones can be registered for hands-free calling. With voice-recognition mobile phones, you can dial by just saying the name in your phone book. The wireless functions work 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 car stereo.

Ready for iPod
You can listen to iPod music with an optional KS-PD100 adapter. The iPod can be controlled from the head unit, and song information is displayed with the same categories and layers as an iPod.

Wireless Remote
A full-featured wireless remote is include for controlling receiver functions.

What's in the Box
JVC KD-R300 Receiver, trim ring, sleeve, remote control, wiring harness, installation hardware, installation manual, instructions Enjoy music from digital audio players and other external devices by easy connection via the KD-R300's Front AUX Input. The Multi-Color Illumination feature allows selection from over 30,000 customizable faceplate illumination colors. The unit is compatible with MP3 and WMA format, and you can customize the sound to your taste with 3-band parametric iEQ . The MOS-FET power amp and 24-bit Resolution DAC offers an enhanced listening experience. Bluetooth Wireless Technology, iPod, and HD Radio are also available with optional add-on devices.