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JVC Arsenal KD-AHD59 CD receiver

Item # 105KDAHD59

JVC's KD-AHD59 CD receiver includes a built-in HD Radio™ tuner that lets you take advantage of free HD Radio...

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Item # 105KDAHD59

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About the JVC Arsenal KD-AHD59

Zak Billmeier
JVC's KD-AHD59 CD receiver includes a built-in HD Radio™ tuner that lets you take advantage of free HD Radio broadcasts, which offer some intriguing upgrades from traditional radio. HD Radio stations pump up the sound quality — FM stations sound almost like a CD, while AM stations improve to near-traditional FM quality. Most stations send out text info, which you'll see on the receiver's display; many stations also send out an additional program stream which you can access with the tuner.

JVC's KD-AHD59 CD receiver includes a built-in HD Radio™ tuner that lets you take advantage of free HD Radio broadcasts, which offer some intriguing upgrades from traditional radio. HD Radio stations pump up the sound quality — FM stations sound almost like a CD, while AM stations improve to near-traditional FM quality. Most stations send out text info, which you'll see on the receiver's display; many stations also send out an additional program stream which you can access with the tuner.

Built-in iPod® controls
JVC builds iPod control right into the USB slot — no adapter required. Just connect your iPod using the cable it came with, and you'll be using the receiver's controls to browse your tunes and playlists in no time. JVC's 2-Way Control lets your passengers use the iPod itself to control your music while it's connected to the radio — and you'll still see song info on the display.

iTunes™ tagging
Like a song you hear on an HD Radio station? Hit the "tag" key on the KD-AHD59 and it'll transfer the info to your iPod the next time you connect it to the stereo. When you sync your iPod with your computer, you'll be reminded to purchase it from the iTunes store.

A powerful, flexible tone machine
Play your MP3 and WMA files you've burned to disc, or load them on a USB flash drive. You'll have tunes to spare for your next trip, and you'll see song info on the receiver's display. A powerful internal amplifier belts out all your tunes with authority, and you can tweak your tone to perfection with the 7-band equalizer.

Want to expand your system?
Gold-plated, 5-volt preamp outputs send a strong, clean signal to your amps and subs. Add JVC's Bluetooth® adapter to make safer, hands-free calls with your compatible phone. When a call comes in, the receiver mutes your music so you can talk to the caller over your vehicle's speakers. You can also add a satellite radio tuner and tap into the endless variety of entertainment.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter.

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Product highlights:

    General features:
    • CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (20 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
    • built-in HD Radio tuner with iTunes tagging
    • plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA files)
    • detachable face
    • remote control
    Audio features:
    • iEQ 7-band graphic equalizer
    • advanced digital-to-analog converter
    • built-in 2-way iPod control
    Expandability:
    • compatible with optional JVC Bluetooth adapter, satellite radio, CD changer
    • inputs: front-panel auxiliary input, USB input
    • outputs: 4-channel, gold-plated, 5-volt preamp outputs (front, sub)
    Other info:
    • compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
    • CEA-2006 compliant
    • warranty: 2 years
    • MFR # KDAHD59

    What's in the box:

    • HD/AM/FM/CD receiver with 15-amp ATC fuse inserted into chassis
    • Face
    • Sleeve
    • Trim ring
    • Hard plastic face case
    • Wiring harness
    • Wireless remote control (RM-RK50)
    • CR2025 Lithium battery
    • 2 Radio removal tools
    • Mounting bolt
    • Flat washer
    • Hex nut
    • Rubber bushing
    • Face fixing screw
    • Instructions (Eng/Spa/Fre)
    • Installation/Connection Manual (Eng/Spa/Fre)
    • Warranty Card (Canada)
    • Warranty Sheet (US)
    • Product Registration Card/Questionnaire
    • "Caution" note attached to wiring harness
    • Face fixing screw note
    • Bluetooth function information

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    More details on the JVC Arsenal KD-AHD59

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    Features & specs

    Expandability
    AUX Input Front and Optional Rear
    Audio/video Input ---
    USB Input Front
    USB Port Power ---
    Backup Camera Input No
    Second Camera Input No
    CarPlay No
    Android Auto No
    Siri Control No
    Alexa Voice Control
    Android Control No
    Memory Card Slot USB memory
    Bluetooth Compatible Optional
    Satellite Radio Ready Both
    HD Radio Built-in
    Navigation ---
    iPod Compatibility
    Full size Classic/5Gen
    Nano Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/Nano1
    Touch Touch3/Touch2/Touch1
    iPhone Phone/Phone3G/Phone3GS
    General
    RMS Power (CTA-2006) 20 watts
    RMS Power (Manufacturer) ---
    Peak Output 50 watts
    RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz
    Preamp Outputs 4-channel
    Sub Preamp Outputs Yes
    Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No
    Video Screen No
    Navigation App Compatible (iOS)
    Navigation App Compatible (Android)
    Preamp Voltage 5 volts
    Screen Size ---
    Screen Type ---
    Display Color Variable
    Key Button Color Variable
    EQ Bands 7
    Wireless Remote Yes
    Steering Wheel Control Compatible Yes
    Parts Warranty 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 2 Years
    Tuner
    FM Sensitivity 8.3 dBf
    European Tuning No
    Seek/Scan Seek
    Radio Data System No
    File Playback
    Music File Playback
    High-res Playback

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    Features

    MOS-FET Amplifier: The JVC CD player features a CEA-2006 compliant MOS-FET 20 Watts RMX x 4-channel amplifier in 4ohms at 1% THD+N with an 80 dBA signal-to-noise-ratio.

    DiAS II Tuner: This model is equipped with JVC's Digital Intelligent Advanced Sensing tuner, offering unprecedented analog radio performance with higher sensitivity and selectivity. You can set 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.

    Built-in HD Radio: With the built-in HD Radio tuner, you can receive digital AM/FM broadcasts from local stations where available. This new technology will significantly improve audio quality and reception, as well as include information such as artist name and song titles or traffic news, viewable on the receiver's display. HD Radio Technology will 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. You can setup the KD-AHD59 to search only HD Radio stations. To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit HDRadio.com .

    HD Radio/iTunes Tagging: This iTunes Tagging feature lets you Tag songs you hear on HD Radio stations and stores the info on your connected iPod through the unit's USB port. The next time you connect your iPod to iTunes, you will be able to preview your selections and then purchase and download them from directly from iTunes.

    MP3/WMA Playback: The KD-AHD59 can play MP3/WMA (32-320 kbps) 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. Each disc can have a maximum of 8 folder hierarchies, 255 folders, and no more than a total of 512 files 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.

    Intelligent EQ (7-Band iEQ): This model has Rock, Classic, Pops, Hip Hop, Jazz, Flat, and User preset EQ curves. The User preset can be adjusted to your preference and stored in memory. For the User preset, you can independently adjust the following frequencies: 60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.4 kHz, 6 kHz, and 15 kHz. The level of each frequency can be adjusted from -10 to +10 in increments of two.

    Amplifier Gain Control: When you are using the KD-AHD59 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.

    Subwoofer Output: In addition to the 5-volt gold-plated front preamp output, this unit has a set of 5-volt gold-plated subwoofer preamp outputs. The subwoofer output has independent level control, adjustable from 00 to 08, and a selectable low-pass crossover. You can select a cutoff frequency of 72, 111, or 157Hz.

    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 you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system.

    Optional Input Adapter: An optional JVC Line Input Adapter (item number 105KSU57 or 257KSU58) may be used to provide an additional auxiliary audio only 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.

    Source Level: You can adjust the volume (-10 to +10) of each source (except FM) compared to the unit's FM volume level. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change sources.

    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; playback starts automatically.

    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.

    Variable Illumination: You can change the headunit's display and button illumination between 29 shades of white, blue, purple, red, orange, yellow, aqua, and green.

    Dimmer: When 12 volts is applied to the illumination lead and the dimmer set to Auto, the display dims. The dimmer can also be set to Off (normal brightness at all times) or On (display is always dimmed).

    Clock Display: While playing a CD, 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 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).

    Wireless Remote Control: The KD-AHD59 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-AHD59 has a "OE Remote" lead 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

    USB Input: The JVC KD-AHD59 features a front-panel USB type-A port. This allows you to play USB mass storage devices loaded with MP3/WMA (32-320 kbps) audio files. For the unit to recognize the USB medium, it must be specified as a mass storage device and formatted using FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32. The unit can recognize a total of 5000 files and 250 folders (a folder may contain a maximum of 999 files). This unit will recognize a total of 25 characters for file/folder names. This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5V and exceeds 500mA. An integrated sliding-cover is supplied to protect the USB connection when not in use.

    Direct iPod Connection: The JVC KD-AHD59's front-panel USB port also acts as an iPod high-speed direct connection when used with the USB/iPod cable that came with your iPod. An additional iPod cable is available (item number 472USBCABL) so you can leave one at home and one in the car. Menu options allow iPod control from the radio's front panel or from the iPod itself. The iPod is charged whenever it is connected with the head unit turned on. The iPod is charged whenever it is connected with the head unit turned on. The JVC KD-AHD59 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone 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.) N N N N N N N
    iPod w/ click-wheel or color-display (4th gen.) N N N N N N N
    iPod mini (1st/2nd gen.) N N N N N N N
    iPod video (5th gen.) Y N Y N Y Y Y
    iPod classic (80/120/160 GB) Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    iPod nano 1st gen. Y N Y N Y Y Y
    2nd gen. Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    3rd gen. Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    4th gen. Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    5th gen. Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    iPod touch 1st gen. Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    2nd gen. Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    3rd gen. Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    iPhone 2G Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    3G Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    3GS Y N Y Y Y Y Y

    Note: Apple firmware updates may change functionality results. The KD-AHD59 is also compatible with the optional KS-PD100 external iPod adapter (item number 257KSPD100, sold separately). When the KS-PD100 is added, the iPod dock connector (3rd gen.), iPod click-wheel/color-display (4th gen.), and iPod mini (1st/2nd gen.) are also compatible.

    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-AHD59 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.

    Optional Bluetooth Operation: The KD-AHD59 will support Bluetooth operation when the optional JVC Bluetooth Adapter (KS-BTA200, sold separately) is connected to the receiver's "J-Bus" port on the rear chassis of the unit. The headunit's display will flash when a call comes in. You can set the unit to automatically answer all incoming phone-calls. The headunit will also display text messaging with a compatible phone. You can make a call from headunit in one of six ways - Phone Book, Missed Calls, Phone Number, Received Calls, Redial, and Voice. The adapter also allows the JVC headunit to playback audio wirelessly from your Bluetooth compatible portable audio player and operate the following playback options of your Bluetooth compatible portable audio player - Start Playback, Pause, Forward Skip, Reverse Skip and Stop.

    Changer Controls: This unit is equipped with JVC's "J-Bus" 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.

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