Tuesday, January 17, 2012

USA SPEC PA11-HON iPod Interface for Select Honda and Acura Factory Radios

USA SPEC PA11-HON iPod Interface for Select Honda and Acura Factory Radios Review



USA SPEC PA11-HON iPod Interface for Select Honda and Acura Factory Radios Feature

  • iPod connection adapter for select Honda factory stereos
  • manage the iPod via your radio's CD changer controls
  • adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind
  • use up to five playlists (select five favorites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod)
  • when iPhone is connected, you can stream tunes from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livo Radio, and iHeartRadio
iPod connection adapter for select Honda factory stereos • manage the iPod via your radio's CD changer controls • adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind • use up to five playlists (select five favorites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod) • when iPhone is connected, you can stream tunes from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livo Radio, and iHeartRadio • Dual Mode allows you to control everything via the iPod itself, giving you access to all playlists • compatible with all iPod and iPod mini models equipped with a dock connector and iPod software update 2004-04-28, or higher


Monday, January 16, 2012

JVC KD-R900 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN Flip-Down CD Receiver with Dual USB 2.0 for iPod/iPhone and Bluetooth

JVC KD-R900 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN Flip-Down CD Receiver with Dual USB 2.0 for iPod/iPhone and Bluetooth Review



JVC KD-R900 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN Flip-Down CD Receiver with Dual USB 2.0 for iPod/iPhone and Bluetooth Feature

  • 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
Amazon.com Product Description JVC's flagship KD-R900 CD receiver gives you connection choices galore. Bluetooth Wireless Technology with the included USB adapter allows hands-free calls and audio streaming, offering both safety and convenience. With front and rear dual USB ports, you can easily play music from your iPod/iPhone or USB devices, in pure sound created by MOS-FET power amp and TI/Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC. The Variable-Color Illumination offers 30 preset color choices--or customize your own color from over 30,000 variations. Additional features include a front auxiliary input, HS-IVi tuner, and 3-band parametric iEQ. You can also enjoy HD Radio(R) and SAT Radio with optional tuners.

Expanded connection, control, and convenience. Click to enlarge.

Front auxiliary input and front/back USB ports.

Includes full-featured remote. Click to enlarge.

Easy, intuitive controls.

Includes high-quality external wired microphone.

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. You can also enjoy MP3/WMA files from USB devices.

AM/FM Radio with HS-IVi Tuner
Sometimes 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 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.

Dual USB Ports
The JVC KD-R900 features not only an integrated front USB port connection, but also an external rear cable/port for connecting an additional USB device. This flexibility enables you to customize how you use your stereo's connections to work best with portable devices--eliminating the need to constantly switch libraries while driving. JVC's Dual USB stereos allow two of these devices to connect simultaneously: iPhone/iPod, Portable Hard Drive, USB Memory Devices, Bluetooth (using included USB-Bluetooth Adapter), Digital Audio Players.

iPod Connectivity
You can also operate your iPod via the USB port. Control your iPod/iPhone from either the player itself or from the receiver's controls, while allowing song and artist information display, play, pause, skip, or back commands from either device.

USB Plug and Charge
Full 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 required for some devices).

Built-in Bluetooth Wireless Technology
The KD-R900 and KD-R900 include a USB Bluetooth adapter "Dongle" that can be plugged into either USB port to enable full Bluetooth wireless technology features such as:

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

High quality external microphone also included.

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

Input and Output
Three pairs of preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer) are provided for adding a little 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 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.

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

What's in the Box
JVC KD-R900 Receiver, trim ring, sleeve, remote control, microphone, wiring harness, installation hardware, installation manual, instructions Jvc And Tuner Car Player Radio)


Sunday, January 15, 2012

JBL GTO938 6-Inch x 9-Inch 3-Way Loudspeaker

JBL GTO938 6-Inch x 9-Inch 3-Way Loudspeaker Review



JBL GTO938 6-Inch x 9-Inch 3-Way Loudspeaker Feature

  • 6 x 9-inch three-way loudspeaker
  • Plus One woofer cone with rubber surround
  • Adjustable mylar-titanium tweeter and supertweeter with level control
  • 300 Watts peak power handling; 2 ohm impedance
  • Three-inch mounting depth
This speaker includes some of JBL's top tech. Its Plus One woofer cone has more surface area than that found on competing models of the same size. Its My-Ti (Mylar/titanium composite) tweeters offer increased power handling, reduced distortion and increased efficiency. The speaker can be safely driven by any head unit. It also uses a My-Ti supertweeter to deliver every last nuance.


The GTO tweeter is both strong and light weight
while being adjustable

Why JBL Sound?

For more than 60 years, JBL products have been bringing home the impact and excitement of the world's best recording studios, movie theaters and concert venues. Now, JBL engineers are creating these world-class listening experiences in the car. Thanks to advanced technology developed in the professional arena, JBL mobile products simply sound better than the competition. High output, superb bass response, long life and smooth response are all things you can expect from any speaker that wears the JBL badge. So join enthusiasts who know audio, and don't settle for anything but JBL in your vehicle. Bring the sound of the show on the road.

Listen Loud
The last thing you want to worry about is the quality of your speakers. We understand. All new JBL mobile products have to go through nearly 500 hours of environmental testing. We put them under temperatures fluctuating between -35° C and +90° C with up to 90 percent air humidity for more than 200 hours. We expose speakers to UV light for more than 150 hours to simulate a mounting location on a car's rear deck. We even shake things up, as all of our new mobile audio products have to pass extensive vibration testing before we release them for production. We've made unparalleled efforts to ensure the best possible quality so that you can listen long and loud when you crank up a JBL speaker.

Edge-Driven, Mylar-Titanium Super Tweeter
The JBL GTO938 uses a 1/2-inch (12-millimeter) Mylar-titanium (My-Ti) super tweeter with a large voice coil--much like a voice coil found in high-end home audio speakers. The benefit of the Mylar and titanium blend in making a tweeter is that it is lightweight and has remarkable strength. At the same time, its large voice coil increases power handling and reduces distortion at high output levels. This tweeter design also helps create more seamless integration with the woofer. The GTO638's tweeter is even adjustable, so you can modify it to optimize the sound. The result? Crystal-clear, extended high frequencies for true, high-end, audiophile-quality performance.

Edge-Driven, Mylar-Titanium Tweeter
For extra smooth and detailed sound, the JBL GTO938 speakers use a one-inch (25-millimeter), Mylar-titanium (My-Ti). The addition of this dedicated driver allows the GTO938s to deliver rich sound through the midrange frequencies where most of the vocals in music can be found. This extra detail in the midrange, paired with the �super� tweeter and woofer, means that the GTO938s deliver true, audiophile-quality performance worthy of even the best home speaker.

Built-in Crossover Networks
Typical entry level mobile loudspeakers use low performance bass blockers to keep bass from going to the tweeter. Well, the JBL GTO938 is not your typical entry-level loudspeaker. By using a built-in crossover network with advanced high and low pass filters, the GTO938 creates a smooth transition between the woofer and tweeter. The result? Midrange vocals that sound so natural and lifelike you think you the artist were right in the car with you.


The Plus One woofer cone increases
bass output and efficiency

Bass that Booms

Plus One Cone
The JBL GTO938 uses a 6� X 9� woofer with the patent-pending JBL Plus One cone technology. Plus One technology gives the GTO938 more cone surface than competing models of the same size--up to 30 percent more in many cases. With a larger cone area, the GTO938 speakers provide higher efficiency and better bass response. Add a low-Q woofer design for higher bass output from the typical mounting location and 300-watt peak power handling, and the GTO938 will really get your car booming.


Look for the True 4 ohm logo for the best real world performance

Powerful Performance

True 4-Ohm Topology
Low-impedance speaker voice coils extract more power from your amp for more powerful performance than high-impedance coils do. JBL GTO938 speakers use a lower-impedance voice coil than a typical 4-ohm speaker to extract the most power possible from all amplifiers engineered to drive loads of 4 ohms or less. And the GTO938 is compatible with both aftermarket head units and factory-installed systems. Since many factory-installed systems incorporate 2-ohm speakers and include amplifiers designed to drive 2-ohm loads, replacing those reduced-impedance speakers with a typical 4-ohm model will reduce the power output from the amplifier. For the most powerful performance, the GTO938 makes the best use of any amplifier by providing an optimum 2-ohm load.

An Easy Install

No special tools needed
Doing it yourself? JBL makes installing the GTO938 speakers a breeze. Designed as replacements for factory-installed OEM speakers, they easily install into nearly any factory-built 6� X 9� location without any special tools or additional modifications. If you are upgrading an older set of aftermarket speakers, the GTO938's easy installation makes replacement simple as well. You'll be listening to your new JBL speakers in no time at all.



The JBL GTO938s deliver high output, superb bass response, long life and smooth response.

Highlights
  • Great JBL Sound Quality
  • 3-way speakers delivers audiophile sound quality
  • Plus One woofer cones for the high output and deep bass
  • True 4-Ohm design pulls the most power out of your system
  • Easy to install

What's in the Box
One pair of JBL GTO938 3-way loudspeakers

JBL 6" x 9" 3-Way Loudspeaker


Samsung PN59D530 59-Inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (Black)

Samsung PN59D530 59-Inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (Black) Review



Samsung PN59D530 59-Inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (Black) Feature

  • Crystal Full HD Engine with Cinema Smooth
  • 600Hz Subfield Full HD Motion performance
  • All Share DLNA networking
  • Narrow bezel with 1" larger screen


3D Technology Checklist

This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:

A Display
First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession.
A Source
Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system.
3D Content
3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game.
3D Glasses
For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands.
HDMI Cable
To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality.

If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D.

February 2011
Samsung's D530 series makes a great entry-point for 3D Plasma HDTVs. WIth a 720p resolution, an ultra fast response time, and 600Hz subfield motion technology, you get a crystal-clear image. Connect a USB flash drive to enjoy some video, music, or pictures. Better yet, add a Blu-ray 3D player and some Samsung 3D glasses, and you'll have access to ultra-immersive 3D entertainment.

Samsung PN59D550
All the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Click here for a larger image

Make the Most of Movie Night

Plasma Display

Samsung's Plasma HDTVs deliver all the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Compared to other types of displays, Plasma offers high contrast ratios, gorgeously saturated colors, and allows for wide viewing angles, so every seat in the house is a great one.

Samsung PN59D550 3D
3D Active Glasses sync up with the 3D TV to produce 3D images that virtually leap off the screen.
Samsung PN59D550 Plus One
Samsung's new Plus One design offers a bigger screen with a more narrow outer frame.
Samsung 600Hz subfield
600Hz subfield technology makes contours crisper and scrolling text sharper.
3D Picture Performance

See how 3D HD movies and sports come alive with depth and action that leap from the screen. Connect a Blu-ray 3D Player or other 3D device and enjoy an immersive experience (Samsung active 3D glasses required, sold separately). The processing can even be applied to broadcast TV, gaming content and legacy DVDs to automatically convert 2D viewing into 3D in real time. If you’re not in the 3D mood, you’re back to watching one of the best quality HDTVs on the market with the push of a button.

Crystal Full HD Engine
Images of incredible clarity are achieved by the Samsung Crystal Full HD Engine chip. By unifying all of the TV's advanced imaging technologies, the Samsung Crystal Full HD Engine expands performance, enhances all aspects of the image, and takes picture quality and image integrity to new levels of excellence.
600Hz Subfield HD Motion

For TV shows and movies, 600Hz subfield motion technology renders even the fastest-moving scenes with the utmost clarity and precision, so that each detail is crystal-clear. 600Hz subfield motion is a measurement for comparing Plasma pixel response and screen refresh rates to that of LCD/LED displays.

"Plus One" Design

Samsung's Plasma Plus One Design sets this TV apart, with a bigger picture and a narrower outer frame, for an extra inch of screen compared to similarly sized competitors' models.

Ultra-Fast Response Time

A fast .001ms response time optimizes fast motion video content. Because it can track fast-moving images without motion blur, plasma is ideal for watching action-packed sports or playing video games.

ConnectShare Movie

Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via the PN59D530's USB port. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.


Quality Sound

Get crisp, clear sound with 10 watts through two speakers and advanced SRS technology. SRS' TheaterSound, available in new Samsung HDTVs, is an all-in-one audio suite that directly addresses the three most common consumer TV audio complaints--inconsistent volume levels, unintelligible vocals, and poor, dimension-less sound.

ENERGY STAR Compliant

The PN59D530 exceeds the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy.

PN59D530 Select Specifications

Video
Screen Size:59 Inches
Display Type:Plasma Display Panel (PDP)
Resolution:720p
Inputs
HDMI:2 (version 1.4)
Component Video (Y/PB/PR):2
PC Input:1
USB 2.0 Ports:1
Component Audio Input:2
PC Audio Input:1
Outputs
Digital Audio Output:1 (Rear)
Weight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxD):54.3 x 32.5 x 2.2 Inches (46.8 x 32.5 x 13.2 Inches With Stand)
Weight:66.6 lbs. (80.0 lbs. with stand)

What's in the Box

PN59D530 59-inch PDP 3D HDTV, Stand, Remote Control, Documentation




Samsung 2011 PDP Feature Comparison


Series
D8000
D7000
D6500
D550
D530
D490
D450
Screen Sizes
51", 59", and 64"
51", 59", and 64"
51" and 59"
51", 59", and 64"
51" and 59"
43" and 51"
43" and 51"
Bezel Design
Brushed Metal
Brushed Metal
Brushed
ToC
ToC
High Glossy
High Glossy
Bezel/Depth
Ultra-Slim
Ultra-Slim
Ultra-Slim
Slim
Slim
Slim
Slim
Stand
Quad
Titan Square
Silver Square
Black Square
Black Square
Black Square
Glossy Square
Scan Format
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
HD
HD
600Hz Subfield Motion
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
3D Picture
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Rel Black Filter
yes
yes
Local Contrast Enhancer
yes
Samsung Apps
yes
yes
yes
Your Video
yes
yes
yes
Search All
yes
yes
yes
Web Browser (w/ QWERTY remote)
yes
Skype
yes
HDMI Inputs
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
USB Ports
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Built-in WiFi
yes
yes
yes
Allshare
yes
yes
yes
yes
Make the most of movie night, every night, with the magic of Plasma 3D TV. Plasma TV is the true cinema lover's TV; the59-inch Samsung PN59D530 Plasma 3D TV delivers all the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Samsung's Plasma Plus One Design sets this TV apart, with an extra inch of screen compared to similarly sized competitors 'models. For TV shows and movies, the innovative600Hz subfield motion technology renders even the fastest-moving scenes with the utmost clarity and precision, so that each detail is crystal-clear. Advanced 3D technology makes the thrills truly come alive once you experience the depth and realism of 3D movie titles and TV programming.