General Features
DVD/Video CD Features
External Device Controls
Inputs and Outputs Notes

General Features

Compatible Discs: The JVC KD-DV5300 can play both DVDs and CDs. The unit is compatible with the following formats:

• DVD:
  • DVD-Video (Region 1 or "All")
  • DVD Recordable/Rewritable: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
    • DVD-Video
    • DivX Video
    • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Video
    • MP3/WMA/WAV
  • Dual Disc (DVD side only)
• CD/VCD:
  • Audio CD (CD-DA)/DTS-CD (via optical digital output)
  • Video CD (VCD)
  • CD-Text
  • CD Recordable/Rewritable (CD-R, CD-RW)
    • CD-DA
    • DivX Video, VCD (Video CD)
    • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Video
    • MP3/WMA/WAV

MP3/WMA Playback: The KD-DV5300 can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, 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 and WMA files with a bit rate from 32-320 kbps are supported. Each disc can have a maximum of 5000 files and 250 folders, with a maximum of 999 files per folder.

Amplifier Gain Control: When you are using the KD-DV5300 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.

Station Naming: The KD-DV5300 allows you to assign names of up to 8 characters for AM and FM stations (30 station maximum).

Direct Track Access: You can directly access CD tracks 1-12 by pressing the station preset buttons. If a preset button is pressed for less than 1 second, the track corresponding to the number on the preset button is selected (for tracks 1-6). When a preset button is pressed for more than 1 second, the track corresponding to the number above the preset button is accessed (for tracks 7-12).

+10/-10 Button: When selecting CD tracks or an MP3 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.

Clock Display: While playing a disc, you can switch between the clock display and the CD elapsed time display (the track number always appears). While listening to the radio you can switch between the clock display and the station frequency display. When you press the Display button during power off, the unit will turn on, display the clock for 5 seconds, then shut off. This can be done with the ignition on or off. In the PSM menu, the clock can be set to display with the unit on or off, only turning off when the ignition is turned off ("keyed" operation).

Remote Control: The KD-DV5300 comes with the RM-RK241 wireless remote control. In addition to controlling the DVD/CD receiver, the remote has controls for JVC mobile video monitors, including the KV-MR9010, KV-MH6510, and the KV-M706. The remote can also control connected SIRIUS and XM satellite tuners, as well as Apple iPods and JVC D.Players.

DVD/Video CD Features

Direct Access: You can directly access any title or chapter on a DVD, and any track on a Video CD. During playback, you can directly access chapters 1 through 6 by pressing preset buttons 1-6, or for chapters 7-12, you can press and hold preset buttons 1-6 for direct access.

Multi-Angle Display: This function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a number of different 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 current title. When playing a Video CD, you can repeat the current track or the entire disc.

Random Play: When playing a Video CD, you can play the tracks in random order.

Zoom: When playing DVDs or Video CDs, 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.

Digital Audio Output: You can choose the type of signal that passes through the optical digital output:

• PCM Only: choose when connected to an amplifier or decoder that is incompatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio
• Dolby Digital/PCM: choose when connected to an amplifier or decoder that is compatible with Dolby Digital
• Stream/PCM: choose when connected to an amplifier or decoder that is compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio

External Device Controls

Optional Interface Adapter for iPod: The optional KS-PD100 adapter (item # 257KSPD100) allows an iPod digital music player with a dock connector to be hooked up to and controlled by the KD-DV5300. 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-DV5300.

Changer Controls: 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.

Optical Digital Output: The optical digital output on the rear of the unit allows you to connect an optional digital audio processor.

Video Output: The RCA composite video jack allows you to connect an optional monitor.