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General
Features
DVD/Video CD Features
Changer Controls
Inputs and Outputs Notes
General Features
3.5" TFT LCD Monitor:
This unit features a 3.5"
TFT LCD monitor built into the
motorized, fold-down faceplate. The LCD serves as a
video monitor and system information display.
Display Tilt Adjustment: The
motorized display can be adjusted to one of three angles.
Wallpaper: You can choose from
the following wallpapers: Standard (blue), Rose, Gold, Black, Metal (gray),
Metallic-Silver (silver diamond plate metal), Metallic-Green (green diamond
plate metal), Honeycomb-Red (red honeycomb design), Honeycomb-Green (green
honeycomb design), Effect-Orange (orange light pattern), Effect-Purple (purple
light pattern), Clown fish, Ocean, Sunset, or Earth.
Selectable Aspect Modes: You
can choose from the following aspect modes:
- Normal: 4:3 and 16:9
pictures display with black bars on either side (16:9 images are compressed)
- Full: expands 4:3 pictures
horizontally to fill the entire width of the screen, distorting the picture
slightly but retaining full image height
- Just: expands 4:3 pictures
horizontally only at the edges
- Zoom: expands 4:3 pictures
both horizontally and vertically, filling the screen without distorting the
picture but cutting off the top and bottom edges. 16:9 pictures are also
slight expanded horizontally and vertically.
- Auto: the correct aspect
mode is automatically chosen based on the incoming signal
Intelligent
EQ (7-Band iEQ): This model has Hard Rock, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Dance,
Country, Reggae, Classic, User 1, User 2, User 3, and Flat preset EQ curves.
User 1, User 2, and User 3 presets can be adjusted to your preference and stored
in memory. For each User preset, you can independently adjust the following
frequencies: 60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, and 15 kHz. The
level of each frequency can be adjusted from -5dB to +5dB in 1dB increments.
Speaker Size: You can adjust
the following speaker size settings:
- Front: Small or Large
- Center: Small, Large, or
None
- Rear: Small, Large, or
None
- Subwoofer: On or Off
Speaker Level: You can adjust
the output level of each speaker from -10 dB to +10 dB.
Speaker Distance: You can
adjust the speaker output timing separately for each speaker according to the
distance from the speakers to the listening position. The distance for each
speaker can be adjusted from 6" to 240" in 6" increments.
MP3/WMA
Playback:
The KD-AVX2 can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on CD-R and CD-RW
discs. The disc must be recorded in one of the following formats: ISO 9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet or Romeo. MP3
files with a bit rate from 32-320 kbps and WMA files with a bit rate from 32-320
kbps are supported.
Each disc can have a
maximum of 3500 files and 250 folders, with a maximum of 999 files per folder.
Dual Zone Capable: The 2nd
Audio Output allows you to route all A/V entertainment to an optional back seat
monitor and headphone system, allowing front seat passengers to enjoy
independent CD or radio programming.
Satellite Radio Ready: You can
connect a satellite radio tuner to the
KD-AVX2
in a couple of ways. The unit is directly compatible with the SIRIUS SIR-JVC1
Satellite Tuner for JVC (item # 607SIRJVC1). The Terk XMDirect universal XM
Satellite Radio tuner (209XMD1000) can be connected to and controlled by the
head unit when used with the XMDirect Smart Adapter for JVC (209XMDJVC1).
Note: In addition to
the optional satellite tuner, you will also need the proper antenna and
a subscription to SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio.
Amplifier Gain Control:
When you are using the KD-AVX2 with factory speakers (or those rated to less
than 50 watts peak), the Amplifier Gain Control can limit the amount of power
being sent to those speakers. When the Amp Gain Control is set to "low," the
volume control ranges from 0 (minimum) to 30 (maximum). When using speakers
rated higher than 50 watts peak, you can set the Amp Gain Control to "high," and
the volume control will range from 0 to 50.
Source Naming: The
KD-AVX2
allows you to assign names of up to 16 characters for AM and FM stations (30
station maximum), and a name up to 16 characters for a connected external
component. You can also assign names of up to 32 characters for CDs (including a
connected CD changer, but not MP3/WMA or CD Text discs--30 disc maximum).
+10/-10 and +100/-100
Buttons: When
selecting CD tracks or MP3/WMA/JPEG file within a folder, you can jump ahead or
jump back to the nearest track/file number that is a multiple of 10 by using the
"+10" or "-10" buttons on the remote. For example, when selecting track/file 32
from track/file 6, you can press the "+10" button three times (>10, >20, >30) to
get to 30, then the "track up" button twice (>31, >32) to get to track/file 32.
For MP3/WMA/JPEG files with a number greater than 99, use the +100/-100 buttons.
Preamp Outputs: The unit has
the following preamp outputs: front left, front right, rear left, rear right,
center and subwoofer.
Subwoofer Output:
In addition to
the 2.5V front and rear preamp outputs, this unit has a single 2V subwoofer
preamp output on a 6" pigtail. The subwoofer output has independent level
control, adjustable from -6 to +08, and a selectable phase setting that can be
adjusted to Normal or Reverse.
Crossover: The
KD-AVX2 has an internal crossover that allows you to choose one of the following
cutoff
frequencies: of 80, 120, or 150 Hz. This crossover acts as a low-pass filter for
the subwoofer preamp output and a high-pass filter for the front and rear preamp
outputs.
Audio/Video Input:
The audio/video input can be set to one of the following modes:
- Audio + Video: choose when connecting an A/V component like a VCR
- Audio: choose when connecting an audio component like a cassette
deck
- Camera: use this mode when connecting an optional rear view
camera
- Camera Rev: the mirror image of the rear view through the
optional rear view camera is automatically displayed on the monitor
Compatibility with Optional Input Adapter:
An optional JVC Line Input Adapter (item # 105KSU57) or Aux Input Adapter (item
# 105KSU58) may be used to provide an additional auxiliary input on this unit.
This feature allows you to connect a portable audio player, such as a portable
MP3 player, to this unit as an additional audio source. The adapter connects to
the CD changer input on this unit. When the adapter is connected to this unit, a
CD changer cannot be connected.
Optional Interface Adapter for
iPod: The optional KS-PD100 adapter allows an iPod digital music player with
a dock connector to be hooked up to and controlled by the
KD-AVX2. You'll be
able to scroll through all your playlists, albums, artists, genres, and
composers directly from the head unit. Song titles and other file information
show up right on the head unit display. The iPod is also charged while it is
connected to the KD-AVX2.
Dimmer:
This
unit is equipped with a wire that JVC calls an illumination lead, however,
it acts as a dimmer lead. The dimmer can be set to Off (normal brightness at
all times), Auto (display window automatically dims when your car head
lights are turned on), or On (display is always dimmed).
Also, this unit has a
timer that allows you to turn the dimmer on for a period of time each day.
The timer allows you to select a start time and an end time for the dimmer.
Note:
The amount of
dimming is fixed, it cannot be adjusted, and the illumination wire
must be connected for Auto operation.
Steering Wheel Remote
Compatibility: The KD-AVX2 has a "steering remote control" lead on the back
panel. When used with the optional SWI-ALP interface (item #127SWIALP), you can
retain the use of your steering wheel and/or rear seat radio controls when
replacing the factory head unit in select vehicles. The SWI-ALP is compatible
with over 95% of the vehicles made from 1986 to the present. Compatible vehicles
include many Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge,
Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus,
Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Plymouth,
Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Suzuki, Toyota, and Volkswagen vehicles and Harley
Davidson motorcycles. Please consult "What Fits My Car" to see if your vehicle
is compatible.
DVD/Video CD Features
5.1-Channel Decoding: You can
enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound with the built-in DSP with Dolby Digital, Dolby
ProLogic II, and DTS processing. In addition to the front and rear speaker
outputs, the unit features preamp outputs for front left and right, rear left
and right, center, and subwoofer.
MP3/WMA
Playback (Giga MP3):
The KD-AVX2 can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on DVD-ROM, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs. The disc must be compliant with UDF-Bridge
format. Discs must be created on a computer with a DVD burner. The DVD burner
software application must be compliant with UDF-Bridge format.
Note: DVDs recorded on
stand alone consumer DVD burners are not compatible with this unit.
Direct Access: Using the
supplied remote, you can directly access any title or chapter on a DVD, and any
track on a Video CD.
Multi-Angle Display: This
function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a
number of different angles.
Note: This function is
limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.
Monitor Type: You can choose
one of the following monitor types:
- 16:9: select this when the
aspect ratio of your monitor is 16:9
- 4:3 Letter Box: select
this when the aspect ratio of your monitor is 4:3. While viewing a
widescreen picture, the black bars appear on the top and bottom of the
screen.
- 4:3 Pan Scan: select this
when the aspect ratio of your monitor is 4:3. While viewing a widescreen
picture, the black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges of
the picture will not be shown on the screen.
Scan
Search: When
playing a DVD or Video CD, there are five fast-play speeds in both directions
(2x, 5x, 10x, 20x, and 60x).
Slow Motion: When playing a DVD
or Video CD, there are five slow motion speeds in both directions (1/32, 1/16,
1/8, 1/4, and 1/2).
Repeat Play: When playing a
DVD, you can repeat the current chapter or title. When playing a Video CD, you
can repeat the current track.
Random
Play: When playing a Video CD, you can play the tracks in random order.
Intro Play: In this mode, you
can play the first 10 seconds of each track on a Video CD.
Zoom:
When playing DVDs, Video CDs or JPEG
files, you can enlarge the picture using the zoom feature. You can choose one of
six zoom settings. Once the image is enlarged, you can move the image around on
the screen.
Dynamic Range Compression: This
function reduces a Dolby Digital soundtrack's dynamic range so you can hear
quieter dialog without being overwhelmed by loud sections. You can choose a
setting of Auto or On.
Changer Controls
Compatibility: This unit is equipped with
JVC's "J-Link" CD changer control system. It is fully compatible with JVC's
CD/MP3 changer (257CHX1500). Other JVC CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99
and CH-X100) can be controlled directly by this head unit, however, they are not
compatible with MP3 discs. You cannot use the KD-MK series CD changers with this
unit, even with an adapter.
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Audio/Video Output:
The 2nd Audio Output (left
and right RCA audio jacks)
and Video Output (RCA
composite video jack) allow you to connect an
optional back seat monitor and headphone
system.
Audio/Video Input:
The audio/video input consists of left and right RCA audio jacks and an RCA
composite video jack, allowing you to connect external equipment to this head
unit.
Preamp Outputs: The unit has
the following preamp outputs: front left, front right, rear left, rear right,
center and subwoofer.
