About the JVC KW-V820BT
With the iPhone® in mind
With the iPhone® in mind
Looking for a car stereo that you can operate like your iPhone? The JVC Arsenal KW-V820BT DVD receiver includes Apple CarPlay® which lets you control many of your iPhone functions directly from its 6.8" Active Touch Control monitor. You'll also enjoy a ton of media options, like Pandora® and SiriusXM, as well as sound-shaping controls to refine your sound. And JVC backs up this receiver with a 2-year warranty.
Apple CarPlay®
CarPlay integrates your iPhone into the driving experience in a seamless interface, putting iPhone content at the driver's fingertips with minimal distraction. That means easy access to your music library, audiobooks, phone, messages, navigation, and many third-party streaming music apps, too. Learn more at www.apple.com/ios/carplay.
Go wireless with Bluetooth®
Bluetooth enables wireless streaming for music, podcasts, and audiobooks, along with the convenience of hands-free phone calls. This JVC lets you quickly switch between two paired phones — handy for vehicles with more than one driver. You can install the included wired microphone close to you, so callers can hear you loud and clear. You'll also get voice control when pairing an iPhone with Siri.
Whole lot of radio going on
If you enjoy Internet radio on your iPhone® or Android™, you'll really dig playing music from Pandora and Spotify on this receiver. And you iPhone users can now tune into Apple Music for even more variety. If you're looking for radio stations that won't fade away when you drive out of town, add a SiriusXM tuner to this JVC to enjoy satellite radio's deep programming from coast to coast. The KW-V820BT also includes a sensitive AM/FM tuner to catch all your local stations too.
More media options
And when it's time to play your own music, this receiver also offers a DVD/CD player, a rear aux input for a portable music player, and a rear USB port that can handle your MP3, WMA, and WAV music files, as well as the music stored on your iPhone or Android. The display will show video when you're parked, and you can also feed video to optional screens you can add for your backseat crew.
User-friendly touchscreen controls provide quick access to all your media.
Settings for sight and sound
Once you've picked your tunes, you can tweak your sound by using a huge array of sound-sculpting controls, including a 13-band graphic equalizer and digital time alignment. JVC's K2 technology helps bring back the depth and detail for all your digital music sources. Because most car speakers are located down low in the doors, this receiver also offers Sound Lift, which adjusts your music's frequencies to virtually "raise" your speakers for better, more natural imaging.
Three pairs of hot 4-volt RCA preamp outputs provide an ultra-clean signal when it's time to add amplifiers to your system. JVC also includes variable color illumination and a customizable layout for the display, letting you pick the look that works in your dash.
iDatalink Maestro lets you keep your factory extras
The KW-V820BT offers compatibility you won't find in many other aftermarket radios, thanks to the iDatalink Maestro module (not included).
- Ford SYNC systems: you'll be able to retain voice-controlled features, steering wheel audio controls, and factory audio functions
- GM vehicles: you'll keep your steering wheel audio controls, your factory amp, safety warning chimes, and OnStar
- Chrysler: you'll keep all your Uconnect functionality
- Toyota: you'll keep your factory amplifer, auxiliary and USB inputs, rear-view camera, and steering wheel audio controls
- Volkswagen: you'll retain the factory Bluetooth, the factory digital amplifier and fader, plus VW's media device interface
The iDatalink adapter also lets you tap into your vehicle's diagnostic port, so you can check out expanded functionality including gauges, climate controls, a distance sensor, and tire pressure monitor on the JVC's screen.
Note: JVC has confirmed that at this time this receiver will work with the iDatalink Maestro module to retain factory steering wheel controls, but it will NOT retain factory extras such as OEM Bluetooth and satellite radio, Ford Sync, GM OnStar, and Chrysler Uconnect. JVC should have a firmware update available by mid-August through the JVC website which will provide full compatibility with the iDatalink Maestro. Once the firmware update is available, apply it to your JVC receiver for support of factory extras; reflashing the iDatalink Maestro module is not necessary.
Want to keep your steering wheel controls?
In most cars, you'll need an adapter to retain those controls with this car stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and radio, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls.You'll see the adapters that work with your vehicle when you add this receiver to your cart.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
Smartphone note: If you're going to use your smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
- built-in internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- 6.8" Clear Active touchscreen (6.2" inset QVGA display for video)
- variable color illumination and control layout
- fits double-DIN dash openings
- wireless remote
Smartphone Features:
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control
- works with Apple CarPlay
- Pandora and Spotify control with iPhone and Android; Apple Music control with iPhone
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming with dual phone connection
Audio/Video Features:
- plays CDs, DVDs, and USB memory devices
- 13-band equalizer with digital time alignment
- K2 technology improves the digital sound for all music sources
- Sound Lift compensates for low speaker positions
- Volume Link EQ boosts specific frequencies to compensate for road noise
- subwoofer level, phase, and low-pass crossover controls
Expandability:
- compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
- inputs: dual rear USB inputs, rear A/V input, rear-view camera input
- outputs: rear video output, 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, subwoofer)
Other Information:
- compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
- works with iDataLink Maestro module
- retains Ford SYNC, GM OnStar, Chrysler Uconnect, and VW media center
- displays engine performance data on touchscreen
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # KW-V820BT
What's in the box:
- DVD receiver w/ built-in 6.8" touchscreen (15A fuse)
- Wiring harness
- 39" Proprietary dual USB cable
- Remote control (RM-RK258)
- CR2025 3V battery (installed in remote)
- GPS antenna (attached 11.5' cable terminated by a proprietary connector)
- Microphone w/ integrated bracket (attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector)
- Self-adhesive pad
- 6 Pan-head ISO-mount screws
- 6 Flat-head ISO-mount screws
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty sheet
- "Correction" note
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Mini (rear) | |
Audio/video Input | Mini (rear) | |
USB Input | Rear (2) | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | Yes | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | Yes | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | Yes | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB memory | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | SiriusXM 3.0 | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | Optional | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | No | |
Nano | 7 | |
Touch | 6/5 | |
iPhone | 7+/7/6S+/6S/6+/6/5S/5C/5/4S | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | N/A | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | 22 watts | |
Peak Output | 50 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 6-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | Yes | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 4 volts | |
Screen Size | 6.2 | |
Screen Type | Basic (Resistive) | |
Display Color | ||
Key Button Color | Variable | |
EQ Bands | 13 | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Adapter required | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 7.2 dBf | |
European Tuning | Yes | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | Yes | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3,WMA,AAC,FlAC,WAV | |
High-res Playback | FLAC/WAV (24-bit/192kHz) |
Product Research
Touchscreen + Remote Control
Built-in Bluetooth
iPhone Integration w/ CarPlay
Disc & USB Playback
SiriusXM + AM/FM Radio
Audio & DSP Section
AV + OEM Connectivity
Touchscreen + Remote Control
6.8" Touchscreen w/ 6.2" Inset Video Screen: The JVC KW-V820BT DVD receiver features a 6.8" touchscreen with an inset 6.2" video screen, while the most frequently used touchscreen buttons (Home/Voice Screen On/Off, & Volume Up/Down) are highlighted on the left side of the screen. There is only one physical push-button control on the KW-V820BT's front-panel, and that is the Power On/Off button.
- Clear Resistive Touchscreen: The 6.8" clear resistive touchscreen with high-transparency and high-luminance makes icons easy to see and function easy to use. The clear resistive touchscreen offers better visibility and is more responsive when compared to conventional resistive touchscreen panels.
- Gesture Control: In addition to basic touch control, the 6.8" touchscreen offers Gesture Control features which let you operate certain functions of the head unit by making specific gesture commands on the unit's touchscreen. You can adjust the volume of the DVD receiver by making a circular motion with your finger on the unit's touchscreen. You'll also be able to navigate your music by simply swiping the touchscreen left/right or up/down.
- Video Screen: The 6.2" video screen has a resolution of 800 (H) x 480 (V) x RGB with 1,152,000 total pixels. While watching a video, you can change the video screen's aspect ratio to Full (16:9), Just (4:3 LB), or Normal (4:3), or Auto (automatically selects to match incoming video signal). You can also adjust the video screen's display brightness, contrast, color, tint, and black level to suit your viewing needs during video playback.
El Kameleon Design: The KW-V820BT features JVC's El Kameleon "stealth" design which totally blacks out the 6.8" touchscreen and 6.2" inset video screen when the head unit is powered off or your vehicle is turned off; there is no backlit illumination at all when the receiver or vehicle is off. There is still a JVC and SiriusXM logo, plus the KW-V820BT's model number on the front-panel.
Display Settings: You can make the following adjustments to the head unit's touchscreen display to better fit your application and needs.
- Custom Home Screen & Backgrounds: You can customize the head unit's Home Screen by rearranging the icons and moving the icons of the four most sources you use most to this screen. You can also choose between nine preset background images or download your own still image (800 x 480) for use as the unit's background from a connected USB thumbdrive.
- Variable Color Illumination: The touchscreen panel's color and button illumination can be changed to one of eight preset colors - blue, red, green, yellow, orange, purple, pink, or aqua. You can also choose to have the unit constantly scroll through all eight preset color. In addition, you can create a custom color using a combination (0-31) of red, green, and blue.
- Clock Display: The DVD receiver offers a 12-hour clock which is visible from any source or menu screen. With your vehicle's key in the accessory or start position, the head unit will continue to display the LCD background image, clock, and button illumination during "AV Off" mode. Pressing and holding the Power button turns the unit off completely.
- Dimmer: When the illumination lead (orange/white) is connected and the dimmer set to Auto, the display will dim automatically when you turn on your vehicle's lights. The dimmer can also be set to Off (normal brightness at all times), On (display is always dimmed), or Sync (dims or brightens when the headlight switch is turned on or off).
Remote Control: The JVC KW-V820BT offers compatibility with factory steering wheel controls (adapter sold separately) and comes with an wireless remote control (RM-RK258) for added convenience.
- IR: The JVC KW-V820BT includes an IR remote control for wireless operation of the DVD receiver, including Bluetooth hands-free communication.
- Steering Wheel Controls: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within the included wiring harness that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately).
2-DIN Chassis: KW-V820BT has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as "Double-DIN"), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets. There is no mounting sleeve included for a Euro- or Custom-mount installation.
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0: The JVC KW-V820BT is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (version 3.0), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:
- Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.6 (Hands Free Profile), PBAB 1.0 (Phone Book Access Profile).
- Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.3 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.5 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
Multi-Device Pairing w/ Dual Phone Connection: You can pair up to ten Bluetooth-enabled devices to the JVC head unit. You can even connect two phones full-time via Bluetooth. Calls to either phone can be received by a push of a key on the head unit (music can only be played back from one device at a time). When a paired Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units.
- Secure Simple Pairing (SSP): With Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the JVC KW-V820BT without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings.
- Auto Pairing (for iPhone): You can even pair your Apple iPhone by simply connecting it to the JVC head unit via USB and following a single prompt on the head unit's display.
Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication (w/ External Mic): The head unit supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Thanks to the latest Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.6) with wideband speech capability, the JVC KW-V820BT provides more natural sound quality and details during wireless calls. The touchscreen controls of the KW-V820BT can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call. The unit also includes an external microphone (featuring adjustable gain), so you can carry on your side of the conversation while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers (All or Front only). During a conversation, you can switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode.
- Answering A Call: When a call comes in, a ring-tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker and the caller's name or phone number will be displayed. You can answer the call from the head unit's touchscreen, or setup the head unit to automatically answer the incoming call immediately (1-30 seconds).
- Dialing A Number: Using the KW-V820BT, you can dial a
phone number in one of the following ways:
- Enter Phone #: Allows you to directly dial a phone number up to 31 digits from the head unit's touchscreen.
- Preset Dialing: Allows you to register up to 5 phone numbers for quick dialing. The preset numbers can be accessed from the head unit's touchscreen.
- Phonebook: You can download phonebook data (up to 1000 entries) from your cell phone to the KW-V820BT. You can then use the head unit's touchscreen to dial a contact from the downloaded phone book. You can search the phone book alphabetically.
- Call History: The Call History is a list of calls that have originated from and were received by this unit that you can dial. You can select Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed calls (up to 50 total).
- Voice Dialing: If your mobile phone supports voice recognition, then you can dial out by voice command. Simply press the voice control button on the head unit's touchscreen and speak into the included microphone.
Wireless Audio Streaming: The JVC KW-V820BT supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or audio player, plus song/artist information display. You are able to stream your stored music library on your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, as well as music apps downloaded on your smartphone to the JVC KW-V820BT for playback.
- SBC + AAC Codecs: In addition to support for the standard SBC Bluetooth audio codec, the KW-V820BT offers support of AAC. By supporting AAC, the KW-V820BT offers better audio performance of the music streamed from your Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad.
- Advanced Music Playback: In addition to basic playback functions (Play/Pause, FF/RW, Skip, Random/Repeat), the KW-V820BT lets you browse your stored music by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, etc. (AVRCP 1.5+ phones only; including Android OS 4.0+ & Apple iOS 5.0+).
- Song/Artist Information: The head unit will also display your stored music and music app's song information; such as Artist name and Song/Album title (not compatible with all apps).
Siri Eyes Free Control: When paired to an iPhone with Siri via Bluetooth, the JVC KW-V820BT has the ability to access Siri through its touchscreen controls and external microphone. Simply press the "phone command" button on the KW-V820BT to engage Siri and use the included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will heard through your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the head unit and its microphone. You can even ask Siri to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone with Bluetooth; the head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions.
iPhone Integration w/ CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Compatible: Your iPhone must be connected to the JVC receiver via the Lightning-cable that came with your Apple device or JVC's KS-U62 Lightning/USB interface cable (105KSU62, sold separately). CarPlay features Siri voice control and is specially designed for driving scenarios. It also works with the JVC receiver's touchscreen controls.
- Maps: The power and simplicity of Apple Maps comes to your dashboard; complete with turn-by-turn direction, traffic conditions, and estimated travel time. You can enter a new destination or choose a favorite or recent destination using the head unit's touchscreen or by simply asking Siri. CarPlay can also predict where you most likely want to go using addresses from your email, text messages, contacts, and calendars.
- Phone & Messages: You'll be able to make calls, return missed calls, and listen to voicemails through the JVC receiver. Siri can also help you do all these things. In addition, Siri can send, read, and reply to your text messages for you; so you never have to look at your iPhone while driving.
- Music Library: Access your artists, song, playlists, and iTunes Radio on your iPhone using the JVC receiver's touchscreen. Or, just tell Siri what you'd like to listen to. The head unit's touchscreen will display song/artist information, as well as album art in the background.
- Apps: CarPlay also supports additional audio apps that
you've downloaded to your iPhone for enjoying music, radio, sports, news,
podcasts, & audiobooks. Control them from the head unit's touchscreen just
like you would from your iPhone. Current supported apps include (fees may
apply):
- Music & Radio: Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio, Slacker Radio, & Vox
- News, Sports & Podcasts: Stitcher, MLB.com At Bat, CBS Radio News, NPR One, & OverCast
- Audio Books: Audiobooks.com & Audible
iPod Music Playback: The JVC KW-V820BT supports direct connection of your Lightning iPod/iPhone device or 30-pin iPhone 4S through its rear-panel USB port for music playback. You'll be able to listen to stored music and music apps from your USB connected Apple device through the JVC DVD receiver.
- Lightning Connector: If you have a newer iPod/iPhone with the Lightning-connector, you can use JVC's KS-U62 Lightning-to-USB cable (105KSU62, sold separately) or the Lightning-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect your iPod/iPhone to the JVC KW-V820BT for audio playback only.
- 30-Pin Dock Connector: If you own an older iPhone 4S with the 30-pin dock connector, you can use the dock connector-to-USB cable that comes with your iPhone to connect your device to the JVC DVD receiver for audio playback only.
iPod/iPhone Control: The JVC receiver allows you to navigate your iPod/iPhone's music library from its front-panel & touchscreen controls. The head unit offers unique search features like Category Search & Link Search, plus offers basic playback functions like Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next Track and Repeat/Random of your connected iPod/iPhone. You'll also still be able to control most connected Apple devices from its touchscreen while connected via USB.
- Category Search: Category Search allows you to navigate your iPod/iPhone's music library by Playlist, Artists, Album, Song, Genre, Song, Podcast, Audiobook, or Radio. You can then search each of these categories using the head unit's touchscreen slider function (categories will be listed in alphabetical order).
- Link Search: The head unit offers Link Search, which allows you to play songs related to the currently playing song. Link Search lets the head unit create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing album, a artist list of the currently playing genre, or a album list of currently playing composer.
Song/Artist Info & Album Art: The KW-V820BT will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music information including Track number, Elapsed playing time, Song/Album title, Artist name, and Album art. The unit will also display song/artist info and album art from select music apps.
Battery Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1.5A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it.
Apple Device Compatibility Chart: The JVC KW-V820BT is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 9/20/2016):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Specific Apps | Display Type | Bluetooth | Charge | |||||||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | CarPlay | Pandora | Song/Artist Text | Track Info | Album Art | Phone | Audio | Siri | ||||
iPhone | |||||||||||||||
4S | 9.3.5 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5/5C/5S | 10.0 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6/6+/6S/6S+ | 10.0 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
7/7+ | 10.0 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | |||||||||||||||
5th | 9.3.5 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
6th | 10.0 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
nano | |||||||||||||||
7th | 1.02 PC | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | Y |
Disc & USB Playback
Disc Compatibility: The JVC KW-V820BT supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW, and VCD discs. The unit supports a variety of music & video files recorded onto disc (see chart below).
Dual USB Ports: The JVC KW-V820BT's rear-panel USB port consists of a proprietary connector and a 39" proprietary USB cable terminated by two female USB (type-A) connectors. These USB ports can be used for connection and control of portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) devices, such as USB thumbdrives or portable digital music players. The USB ports enable playback of a variety of compressed & high-resolution audio files, plus video and photo files loaded onto a USB MSC device (see chart below). USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the DVD receiver's USB port (5V/1.5A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
File Compatibility: The JVC KW-V820BT supports the following types of audio, video, and photo files recorded onto a disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device.
Media Type | Disc (CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) | USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) | |
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File System | ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long File Name | FAT 16/32 | |
Playable File Types | Audio | MP3: bit rate of 8-320kbps w/ sampling frequencies of 8-48kHz WMA: bit rate of 48-192kbps w/ sampling frequencies of 8-48kHz AAC: bit rate of 16-320kbps w/ sampling frequencies of 16-48kHz WAV: bit rate of 16-bit w/ sampling frequencies of 32/44.1/48kHz FLAC: bit rate of 16-bit w/ sampling frequencies of 8-48kHz | MP3: bit rate of 8-320kbps w/ sampling frequencies of 8-48kHz WMA: bit rate of 48-192kbps w/ sampling frequencies of 32-48kHz AAC: bit rate of 32-320kbps w/ sampling frequencies of 16-48kHz WAV: bit rate of 24-bit w/ sampling frequencies of 44.1/96/192kHz FLAC: bit rate of 24-bit w/ sampling frequencies of 44.1/96/192kHz |
Video | MPEG-1: max resolution of 352 x 240 or 352 x 288; max bit-rate of 1.5Mbps MPEG-2: max resolution of 720 x 480 or 720 x 576; max bit-rate of 8Mbps MPEG-4: max resolution of 1920 x 1080 (30fps); max bit-rate of 8Mbps H.264: max resolution of 1280 x 720 (30fps); max bit-rate of 8Mbps WMV/MKV: max resolution of 1920 x 1080 (30fps); max bit-rate of 8Mbps | ||
Photo | N/A | JPEG: 32x32 to 8192x7680 | |
Maximum # of Folders/Files | 254 folders/64,770 files (255 files per folder) | 250 folders/5,000 files (999 files per folder) | |
Tags | MP3 ID3-tags (ver. 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA-, AAC-, and FLAC-tags |
Search Functions: The JVC KW-V820BT offers unique search functions for disc & USB playback.
- List Search: You can search folders & files on a disc or USB device according to hierarchy.
- Category Search (USB only): You can navigate music stored on your USB memory device by Playlist, Artist, Song, or Album. Once a category is selected, you can search the contents alphabetically.
- Link Search (USB only): Link Search allows you to play songs related to the currently playing song. The head unit can create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing album, a artist list of the currently playing genre, or a album list of currently playing composer.
Resume: If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc or USB device). Next time you select CD or USB for the playback source, the disc will start from where it has been stopped previously.
Auto Reload: If an ejected disc is not removed within 20 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust; playback starts automatically.
SiriusXM + AM/FM Radio
SiriusXM-Ready: The JVC KW-V820BT is SiriusXM 3.0 Ready and compatible with the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (220SXV300, sold separately). The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner supports SiriusXM programming with access to 175+ SiriusXM channels via subscription; check out the most popular SiriusXM subscription packages here. Additional features of the SiriusXM Connect tuner include:
- Channel List w/ Category Search: A channel list displays a list of all available channels. The Category Search function searches for channels in a certain category.
- Song/Artist Info + Album Art: Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Channel Logo, Artist Name, Song Title, & Album Art can be viewed on the head unit's LCD
- Smart Favorite Presets: Up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite
Radio station presets can be saved. Up to 6 of your SiriusXM presets on the
current band are recognized as Smart Favorites for advanced features such as
TuneStart, TuneScan & TuneMix.
- TuneStart: TuneStart allows you to choose whether to start a song from the beginning or from its live point when tuning to a Smart Favorite channel.
- TuneScan: TuneScan plays the first 6 seconds of each song that has not been listened to from each of the channels which you have saved as Smart Favorites.
- TuneMix: TuneMix plays a unique blend of songs from your Smart Favorite preset music channels from the current SiriusXM preset band, allowing you to build a custom channel from as few as two to as many as six music channels.
- Instant Replay: You can pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of current channel. You'll also be able to rewind and replay the last 30 minutes of content from your six Smart Favorite channels.
- Content Alerts: The head unit will inform you when receiving content on another channel from a registered favorite artist, song, or sports team.
- Parental Control: Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked.
AM/FM Tuner: KW-V820BT features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning. You can store a total of 15 FM stations presets and 5 AM station presets. The radio allows you to set your AM/FM stations manually or automatically. You can activate the monaural mode to improve FM reception, when a station is week (the stereo effect will be lost).
- RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.
- US or European Tuning: You can set the built-in AM/FM tuner between US standard and European tuning spacing.
Audio & DSP Section
High-Resolution Audio Playback: You can enjoy playback of 96kHz/24bit audio which contains about 3 times the musical information of music CDs (44.1kHz/16bit), or even 192kHz/24bit High-Resolution Audio files with their approximate 6.5 times data volume. With high sound quality approaching the original master recording itself, you will experience the presence and ambience of a tune the way CD simply cannot.
MOSFET Amplifier: The JVC KW-V820BT is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the KW-V820BT are as follows:
- Full Bandwidth Power: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD)
- Maximum Output Power: 50 watts x 4 channels (200 total watts)
6ch/4V Preamp Outputs + Sub Control: The KW-V820BT is equipped with 6ch/4.0V preamp outputs (Front, Rear, Subwoofer). The front and rear preamp outputs allow fader control, while the subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. You can adjust the KW-V820BT's subwoofer output level (-50 to +10) independently from the head unit's main volume control for added bass volume. You can also adjust the phase of the subwoofer output between 180-degrees (Reverse) or 0-degrees (Normal).
K2 Technology: K2 is a JVC original technology that reproduces the original master sound by expanding the bit rate and frequency range. K2 is compatible with all sources including CD. For example, K2 will expand the digital data of the audio CD recorded at 44.1kHz/16 bit to 48 kHz/24 bit, and recreate the high-frequency range above 20kHz that is cut during the CD formatting.
Sound Optimization: The JVC KW-V820BT offers a vast array of sound adjustment functions to fine-tune and customize the acoustics of your car stereo system exactly the way you want.
- Equalizer: Use the JVC head unit's built-in EQ to adjust the sound to your taste. Each frequency of the 13-Band EQ (100Hz, 160Hz, 250Hz, 400Hz, 630Hz, 1kHz, 1.6kHz, 2.5kHz, 4kHz, 6.3kHz, 10kHz, & 16kHz) can be adjusted from -9 to +9. Or, simply choose from one of eight preset sound modes (Flat, Pops, Easy, Top40, Jazz, Powerful, Rock, or User 1-4) suitable for the music genre of your choice. The unit's Volume Link EQ boosts specific frequencies in the audio signal to compensate for the impact of road noise. It boosts frequencies in the music that are affected by road noise.
- Time Alignment: By selecting the car type, speaker type, and the distance to the center of the listening position, the head unit will automatically adjust the timing of the sound output from each of the speakers so that the sound from each of the speakers will arrive exactly at the same time to the listening position. The Front Focus feature even lets you localize the sound image in front of a selected seat.
- Sound Effects: The KD-R975BTS offers adjustable Sound Effects to provide a better listening experience inside your vehicle. Use the "Space Enhancement" feature to virtually broaden the soundstage inside your vehicle. Use the "Sound Lift" feature to virtually lift the sound to ear level. And use the "Sound Response" feature to virtually make the sound more realistic and live inside your car.
- Loudness, Bass Boost & Bass Extension: The Loudness feature boosts low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. The unit's Bass Boost enhances low bass frequencies at any volume level. There is also a Bass Extension feature which further enhances the unit's bass output.
High Pass & Low Pass Crossovers: Allows you to set high-pass and low-pass crossovers for a Front, Rear, and Subwoofer speaker setup. You can independently customize the high-pass crossover for the front & rear speakers, with a separate low-pass crossover for the sub output.
- Frequency: Choose between 30Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz, 220Hz, 250Hz, or Through (Full-Range).
- Slope: Select from -6dB, -12dB, -18dB, or -24dB.
- Gain: Adjustable between -8 to 0 dB.
Volume Offset: The level of each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range from -8 to +6.
Dynamic Range: The dynamic range can be adjusted by selecting either Normal, Wide or Dialog. Dialog makes the total sound volume become larger as compared with Wide and Normal, allowing you to listen to the movie's dialogue more clearly. This is effective only on Dolby Digital content material.
Source Beep: The in-dash receiver provides an audible beep to confirm source selection. This function can be turned On or Off.
AV + OEM Connectivity
AV Input: The JVC KW-V820BT DVD receiver is fitted with a rear-panel minijack (3.5mm) audio/video input to connect external AV sources, such as a game system, Blu-ray player, or TV tuner.
Rear Camera In: The rear-panel Camera input consists of a composite video connector which allows you to connect an optional rear-view camera (sold separately). By connecting a rear view camera, you can use the in-dash receiver's touchscreen LCD to see what's behind you when backing up.
- Parking Guide Lines: When a rear-view camera is connected and you are viewing a rear view image, parking guide lines appear on-screen making parking easy and safer. There are three color-coded horizontal guidelines and two vertical guidelines.
- Rear-View Auto Switching: The video from this connection can be set to display when switched to this input, or display the rear view camera video automatically when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse gear. The purple/white wire of wiring harness must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching. Automatic video switching takes approximately 0.8 seconds.
AV Output (with Dual Zone): The unit features a composite video jack and 3.5mm audio jack to output AV signals to an optional monitor and headphone system. The unit's AV output can be set to Disc, AV-In, or Off. Volume of the second zone can be controlled by the navigation receiver or your rear entertainment system.
GPS Receiver & Antenna: The JVC head unit features a built-in GPS receiver and comes with a GPS antenna to enhance the performance of the unit's navigation map from CarPlay.
OEM Integration: This JVC DVD receiver is compatible with the iDatalink Maestro RR (794ADSMRR, sold separately); a web programmable module that will permit the aftermarket JVC receiver to work with select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles that feature the factory SYNC system; as well as select GM vehicles with factory OnStar; select Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles with U-Connect, select Toyota/Scion vehicles, and select Volkswagens with factory digital amplifier.
- Retained Features: The iDatalink Maestro RR lets Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, GM, Dodge/Chrysler, Toyota/Scion, and VW owners swap out their factory radio for this aftermarket JVC head unit; while retaining the Ford Sync system, GM OnStar system, Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep U-Connect system, steering wheel controls, Bluetooth, USB interface, Satellite Radio, and 911 assist. You also get to keep the hands-free mic that comes with the car (which is specially tuned to that particular vehicle). *Retained features will vary by vehicle.
- Extra Features: In some installations, the iDatalink Maestro RR lets you configure the head unit to operate interior climate controls and provides extra visual data; such as User Selectable Gauges, Vehicle Info (Tire Pressure/Battery Voltage/Check Engine Codes/Door Ajar Warning), and Visual Park Assist. *Extra features will vary by vehicle.
Note: The iDatalink Maestro RR is web programmable, which means you'll need to flash the iDatalink Maestro RR interface module with the correct firmware from iDatalink's website. In addition to flashing the iDatalink Maestro RR module, you'll also need a vehicle specific harness (sold separately). The JVC receiver's OEM Setup menu must also be configured with your compatible vehicle's factory system before initial operation.
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Very versatile radio, easy to install, especially with Crutchfield support. Also, as of 01/17/17, a local big box retailer is selling the same unit for $200 more than Crutchfield.
tim from Oceanside, CA