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Features
External Device Controls
Features
MOS-FET Amplifier: The JVC KD-A305 features a MOS-FET
amplifier that is CEA-2006 compliant and rated at 20 watts RMS x 4 channels in
4-ohm and 1% THD+N with a signal to noise ratio of 80 dBA.
24 Bit D/A Converter: The JVC KD-A305 utilizes a 24-bit
digital to analog converter for superior CD sound quality.
MP3/WMA Playback: The KD-A305 can play MP3 (32-320 kbps)/WMA
files (32-320 kbps) 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, Romeo or Windows long file. Each disc can have a maximum of 8 folder
hierarchies, 255 folders, and no more than a total of 512 files and/or folders
on each disc. The unit also supports IDTag3 (version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4)
for album and artist information from MP3 or WMA files.
Playback Modes: The JVC KD-A305 offers the following Repeat
and Random playback modes for your audio CDs.
- Repeat: Track Repeat (plays the current rack
repeatedly), Folder Repeat (plays all tracks of the current folder
repeatedly), Off (cancels repeat function
- Random: Folder Random (plays al tacks of the current
folder, then the tracks of the next folder in random), All Random (plays all
tracks of the current disc at random), Off (cancels random function)
Disc Protection: If the ejected disc is not removed within
15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to
protect it from dust. The source will change to CD, and the disc will begin
playback, even if you have another source selected at the time.
Disc Resume: If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc). Next time you select CD for the playback source,
the disc will start from where it has been stopped previously.
AM/FM Tuner: This model is equipped with a built-in AM/FM
tuner which supports up to 18 FM and 6 AM stations as presets. Presets can be
set manually, or automatically using Strong-station Sequential Memory (SSM). If
an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive, you can manually switch the tuner to
Mono operation. You can also switch the tuner's IF filter to Wide or Auto to
increase/decrease the sensitivity.
Intelligent Equalizer (i-EQ): The KD-A305 has a 3-band
parametric EQ with manually adjustable low (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, or 120 Hz),
midrange (500 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.5 kHz or 2.5 kHz), and high frequency (7.5 kHz, 10
kHz, 12.5 kHz, or 15 kHz) settings and bandwidth settings (0.5Q, 0.75Q, 1.0Q,
1.25Q, 1.5Q, or 2.0Q). The settings for each EQ band varies from -6 to +6 dB.
In addition, this unit also has six selectable preset sound mode combinations.
Each of the sound modes may be adjusted to your preference and stored in one of
three user memories. The preset Intelligent EQ modes are:
| Sound Modes |
Preset Values |
| Low |
Mid |
High |
| Level |
Freq. |
Q |
Level |
Freq. |
Q |
Level |
Freq. |
Q |
| User Flat |
00 |
60 Hz |
Q1.0 |
00 |
1 kHz |
Q1.0 |
00 |
10 kHz |
Q1.0 |
| Rock |
+03 |
100 Hz |
Q1.0 |
00 |
1 kHz |
Q1.25 |
+02 |
10 kHz |
Q1.25 |
| Classic |
+01 |
80 Hz |
Q1.0 |
00 |
1 kHz |
Q1.25 |
+03 |
10 kHz |
Q1.25 |
| Pop |
+02 |
100 Hz |
Q1.0 |
+01 |
1 kHz |
Q1.25 |
+02 |
10 kHz |
Q1.25 |
| Hip Hop |
+04 |
60 Hz |
Q1.0 |
-02 |
1 kHz |
Q1.0 |
+01 |
10 kHz |
Q1.25 |
| Jazz |
+03 |
80 Hz |
Q1.0 |
00 |
1 kHz |
Q1.25 |
+03 |
10 kHz |
Q1.25 |
Loud (Loudness): This feature boosts low and high
frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. You can turn
this feature on or off.
Amplifier Gain Control: When you are using the KD-A305 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.
Preamp Outputs: The KD-A305 is equipped with one pair of
5.0V preamp outputs. You can set the rear preamp outputs for connecting rear
speakers (through an external amplifier) or for connecting a subwoofer (through
an external amplifier). When set for rear speakers, the rear outputs operate
with the unit's fader control. When set for subwoofer, the outputs are
non-fading, and you can set the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter at 72Hz,
111Hz, or 157Hz. The subwoofer level can be set between 0 and 8.
Front Panel Auxiliary Input: A front panel stereo mini-jack
is provided to allow the connection of a portable audio source. Just connect
your portable cassette, MD, or MP3 player to this unit and listen to the audio
from the portable player through the KD-A305.
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.
Volume Adjust: The input level of each source (other than FM) is
adjustable relative to the FM radio volume, so there isn't a significant volume
difference when changing sources. Each source is individually adjustable from -5
to +5.
Detachable Face: The unit features a single front loading CD
face that detaches from the chassis to deter theft.
Note: The unit does not come with a face case. An
optional grey, soft, carrying case (142DFC1X, sold separately) is available.
Display Color: The receiver features 29 display color
presets. Additionally there is a user preset, allowing you to individually
adjust the intensity of Red, Green, and Blue from 0 to 31; resulting in over
30,000 color options. The chosen color applies to the display panel and the
backlighting for all the buttons except Power, Eject, and EQ; those remain red.
Clock Display: In the menu the clock can be set to display
with the ignition on, even when the unit is off ("keyed" operation). With the
ignition off, when you press the display button the clock is displayed for 5
seconds, then turned off. Depending on the source, the display is switchable as
follows:
- AM/FM Tuner: switch between frequency and clock
- CD: switch between the track number/track elapsed time,
track number/clock, disc title CD Text (if available), and track title CD
Text (if available)
- Auxiliary Input: switch between "AUX IN" and "AUX" and
clock
- iPod: switch between album name/artist name, track
name, track number/elapsed time, and track number/clock
- HD Radio (optional tuner required): switch between
station call sign, frequency, title/artist/album (as supplied by the radio
station), and clock
- Satellite Radio (optional tuner required): switch
between category name, channel name, artist, composer (Sirius only),
song/program title, and clock
Display/Button Illumination Dimmer: The display and button
illumination dimmer can be set to Off (normal brightness at all times) or On
(display and button illumination is always dimmed). Note that the amount of
dimming is fixed; it cannot be adjusted.
Wireless Remote Control: The KD-A305 comes supplied with a
wireless remote control (RM-RK50). The remote contains Power, Attenuator, Sound,
Source, Tracking and Volume functions.
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The KD-A305 has a
steering wheel remote input on the back panel. When used with the optional PAC
SWI-JACK interface (item number 127SWIJACK), 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-JACK 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 "Outfit My Car" to see if your vehicle is compatible.
External Device Controls
iPod Control: The optional KS-PD100 iPod adapter (item number
257KSPD100, sold separately) allows an iPod portable digital music player with a dock connector
to be hooked up to and controlled by the KD-A305. All your iPod buttons will
be disabled when connected to this adapter and the iPod will be controlled from
the JVC receiver. With this optional interface, you will be able to play your iPod
music files through the JVC receiver and have all the titling information appear
on the JVC's display. Using the controls on the KD-A305 you can search for music
by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, and Composer. You can also select
Repeat (One/All) and Random (Song/Album) modes. Your iPod is also charged while
it is connected to the KD-A305. The JVC KD-A305 is "Made for iPod" compatible
when connected to the KS-PD100 iPod adapter and supports the following iPod
model features (as of Dec. 2009):
| iPod/iPhone
Model |
Media Type |
Control |
Display |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Unit |
iPod |
Song/Artist |
Track |
| iPod w/ dock-connector
(3rd gen.) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| iPod w/ click-wheel or
color-display (4th gen.) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| iPod mini (1st/2nd gen.) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| iPod video (5th gen.) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| iPod classic (80/120/160
GB) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| iPod nano |
1st gen. |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd gen. |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd gen. |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th gen. |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
| 5th gen. |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| iPod touch |
1st gen. |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
| 2nd gen. |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3rd gen. |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| iPhone |
2G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3GS |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: The KS-PD100 is not compatible with the
iPod touch (1st/2nd gen), iPod nano (5th gen), or iPhone (3G/3GS). This iPod interface
will also not charge the iPod nano (4th gen) without the Scosche passPORT (142IFWA, sold separately). The adapter is made for
audio file playback only, so it will not pass video signals from
video capable iPods. When this interface is connected to the JVC
receiver, you cannot connect a CD changer. Apple firmware updates
may change functionality results.
Bluetooth Compatible: With the optional JVC KS-BTA200
Bluetooth Adapter (item number 105BTA200), this unit allows you to make and
receive cellular phone calls through your Bluetooth enabled phone, or listen to
a Bluetooth audio device. You can register up to 5 Bluetooth devices to this
unit, however, only one unit of each type can be used at a time. When making a
call, dial from your Phonebook, Redial, Voice Dial, or dial from the list of
received or missed calls.
Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for
connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver to this receiver:
- XM Satellite Radio: To receive XM Satellite Radio, you
can connect the optional CNP2000UC XM Mini Tuner and the JVC CNP-JVC1
adapter cable (package item number 700XMJVC1).
- SIRIUS: The JVC KD-A305 is compatible with the
SiriusConnect Universal Tuner and Plug & Play Dock.
- SiriusConnect Tuner: Connect the optional SC-C1 SiriusConnect
vehicle tuner (item number 607SCC1) and the JVC KS-SRA100 SIRIUS adapter
(item number 105KSRA100).
- SiriusConnect Dock: Select dock-and-play and
portable SIRIUS radios can be controlled using the JVC KS-SRA100 SIRIUS
adapter (item number 105KSRA100) and the SC-VDOC1 dock (item number
607SCVDOC1).
- Auxiliary Input: A portable satellite radio receiver,
such as the XM Delphi SkyFi3 or SIRIUS Sportster, can be connected to the
head unit via the front panel auxiliary input or a JVC auxiliary input
adapter, such as the KS-U57 or KS-U58 (item numbers 105KSU57 and 257KSU58).
Note: A subscription is also required to receive satellite
radio programming from SIRIUS or XM.
HD Radio: The KD-A305 supports HD Radio when the optional
JVC HD Radio tuner box (KT-HD300, sold separately) is connected to the
receiver's CD changer port on the rear of the unit. HD Radio Technology can
deliver high-quality digital sound. AM digital will have FM-like quality in
stereo, while FM digital will have CD-like quality with static free and clear
reception. In addition, AM/FM digital stations can offer text and data such as
artist names and song titles. Many HD Radio stations also offer more than one
channel of programming. This service is called multicasting. To find HD Radio
stations in your area, visit the hdradio.com web site. When this optional HD
Radio tuner box is connected to the KD-A305, you will still be able to receive
conventional analog AM/FM broadcasts.
CD Changer Controls: This unit is directly compatible with
JVC CD changers. When connected to a CD Text capable changer, this unit can
display disc and track titles for discs encoded with that information.
