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General Features
Audio Features
External Device Controls
Input and Output Notes
General Features
Product Overview: The KW-AVX820 double-DIN multimedia unit
includes a DVD/CD receiver with a detachable 7" motorized touch-screen monitor. It also has
Built-in Bluetooth technology , CD changer control, iPod capability (with optional adapter), HD
and Satellite Radio compatibility (with optional tuners), optical digital
output, A/V line input, A/V line output, and rear-view camera input.
2-DIN Chassis: The KW-AVX820 has a 2-DIN chassis (also known
as "Double DIN" or size DD), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash
opening. Unlike many in-dash monitors, there is no hideaway box; all the inputs
and outputs are included within the unit's chassis. The unit can be ISO-mounted
using factory brackets, or Euro-mounted using the supplied mounting sleeve. As
always, please check the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to verify fit with your
vehicle.
Detachable Motorized 7" TFT LCD Touch-Screen Monitor With Motion Sensitive
Illumination: The KW-AVX820 features a
detachable motorized 7" TFT Active Matrix, 16:9 touch-screen monitor with an
adjustable viewing angle (1-7). The pixel resolution of the display is 1440
horizontal x 234 vertical (336,960 pixels total). The monitor's brightness can
be adjusted from -15 to +15. The LCD serves as a video monitor, system
information display and touch-screen control panel. The monitor electronically
slides down for loading or ejecting a DVD/CD disc. You can detach the
touch-screen LCD monitor and place it in its supplied soft face case to prevent
theft. In addition to the touchscreen controls, the unit
includes frequently used buttons along the bottom edge of the screen.
You can turn on/off the screen and the light of
the buttons on the monitor panel after turning on the unit using motion
sensitivity. You can set the KW-AVX820 to the following motion illumination
settings:
- Normal: The unit's front-panel
control buttons and monitor screen remain lit when
the unit is turned on.
- Proximity/Motion: The LCD
monitor remains on when the unit is turned on,
while the front-panel buttons light up only when
your hand moves close to the buttons.
- Touch Panel: The buttons on
the monitor panel light up when your finger touches
the buttons or touch panel, while the monitor screen
remains on once the unit is turned on.
Wallpaper: You can choose from four background wallpapers;
Bright, Future, Horizon, or Plain. The wallpaper color can be changed from blue,
light-blue, red, orange, yellow, green, purple, dark-blue, dark-green, brown,
light-brown or black.
Selectable Aspect Modes: You
can choose from four aspect modes for the in-dash display:
- Regular: for 4:3 source
material, 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
- Panorama: for viewing 4:3 pictures naturally on the wide-screen
monitor
- Auto: the correct aspect
mode is automatically chosen based on the incoming signal
Picture Adjust: Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Tint can each be adjusted from -15 to +15.
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), On (display is always dimmed), or Dimmer Time Set (you program
the time for the dimmer to turn off an on). The unit also features 3 dimmer
levels to choose from - Bright, Middle, or Dark.
Disc Compatibility: The JVC
KW-AVX820 supports the playback of the following disc types: DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW and Video CD.
Compressed
File
Playback: The KW-AVX820 can play MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, JPEG, MPEG1, and MPEG2 files recorded on
DVD-R, DVD-RW ,DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. The disc must be recorded in ISO 9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. MP3/WMA files with bit rates from 32-320
kbps and AAC files with a bit rate of 16-320 kbps are supported along with IDTag3 (version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4) for
album and artist information. The unit will also playback back MPEG1/MPEG2 files
with the extension code <.mpg>, <.mpeg>, or <.mod>. In add addition the unit can
play back JPEG files that are 32 x 32 to 8192 x 7680 resolution. Each disc can have a
maximum of 5000 files and 250 folders, with a maximum of 999 files per folder.
AM/FM Tuner With Title Assignment: The KW-AVX820 features a
built-in AM/FM tuner with three FM bands and one AM band. Each AM/FM band can
hold up to six station presets. You can store these presets manually or have the
radio store them automatically. You can also assign names (up to 16 characters)
for 30 AM/FM station frequencies. 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.
Source Naming: The
KW-AVX820
allows you to assign names of up to 16 characters each for the A/V input, the
EXT input (connected to the CD changer input using an optional adapter), and up
to 30 AM and FM stations.
Menu Language: There are 10 options for the menu language,
including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Portuguese.
Remote Control: In addition to the unit's touch-panel and hard-key
controls, the KW-AVX820 comes supplied with an IR wireless remote control
(RM-RK252) to
make using the multimedia headunit even easier.
Audio Features
24 Bit D/A Converter: The JVC KW-AVX820 utilizes a 24-bit
digital to analog converter for superior DVD/CD sound quality.
MOS-FET Amplifier: The JVC KW-AVX820 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.
Amplifier Gain Control: When you are using the KW-AVX820
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. The internal amp can also be turned
off when all the speakers are powered by outboard amplifiers.
7-Band Equalizer: Along with a flat preset, there are
8 preset EQ curves and three user
programmable fields; Hard Rock, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Dance,
Country, Reggae, Classic, User 1, User 2, and User 3.
The user 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 -10dB to
+10dB in 2dB increments.
5V Preamp Outputs: The KW-AVX820 features five 5V preamp
outputs (Stereo Front, Stereo Rear, Mono Subwoofer). The Front and Rear set of
preamp outputs fade in and out with the fader control and speaker level outputs
on the stereo, while the Subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The JVC
multimedia headunit provides the following preamp level controls.
- Subwoofer Level: adjusts the subwoofer output level
from -6 to +8
- High Pass Filter: select Through (when subwoofer is not
connected) or On (when subwoofer is connected)
- Crossover: adjusts crossover frequency between the
front/rear speakers and the subwoofer; select from 80Hz, 120Hz, or 150Hz
- Rear Speakers: The rear speaker outputs and rear preamp outputs
can be turned off when using Dual Zone.
Dual Zone Operation: You
can enjoy disc playback from the KW-AVX820 on an external monitor and pair of
headphones when they are connected to the Audio/Video Output of the JVC headunit
while listening to any source (except USB) through your vehicle's speakers.
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.
Source Volume Control: The volume of each
source (other than FM radio) can be adjusted relative to the FM volume, so the
level is constant as you change from one input to another. The volume level of
each source can be adjusted from -12 to +12.
External Device Controls
Built-In Bluetooth: The JVC
KW-AVX820 features built-in Bluetooth (version 1.2). This unit supports HFP
(Hands-free Profile) and OPP (Object Push Profile) for hands-free operation; and
A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) for audio streaming so you can easily communicate and transfer
digital music through your vehicle's audio system. You can pair up to 5
Bluetooth devices to with this unit (only one can be used at a time). The JVD
multimedia headunit features the following Bluetooth communication and Bluetooth
audio functions.
- Bluetooth Communication: The JVC KW-AVX820 supports Bluetooth
hands-free operation of your Bluetooth enabled cell-phone. The KW-AVX820
comes with an external microphone and uses your vehicle's speakers for
cell-phone communication. When you receive a call, "Receiving Call", name
and phone number appear on the headunit's LCD monitor (if applicable). You
can answer an incoming call using the unit's touchscreen monitor or remote
control. You can also set the receiver to automatically answer or reject all
incoming phone calls. The JVC KW-AVX820 allows you to dial calls from the
headunit by: entering a phone number from the unit's touchscreen panel,
selecting a phonebook entry (up to 100 entries), saying a voice command,
selecting one of six preset numbers, or selecting from the call history log
of redial and received calls. If your cellular phone supports SMS and Text
Messaging, you can read those messages on the monitor of the receiver.
- Bluetooth Audio: The JVC headunit can 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. The
KW-AVX820 will also wirelessly display Tag data (Track Title/Artist
Name/Album Title), Track number, and Playing time from your Bluetooth
enabled digital audio player.
Note: The JVC KW-AVX820 is not compatible with all
Bluetooth enabled phones or audio players. See JVC.com for complete list of
compatible phones and players.
USB Input: The JVC KW-AVX820 features a rear-panel USB port
on a 48" pigtail. This allows you to play USB mass storage and Media Transfer
Protocol devices such as a USB thumbdrive, Digital Audio Player or portable HDD
loaded with MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, JPEG, MPEG1, and MPEG2 files. For the unit to
recognize the USB medium, it must be specified as a mass storage device
formatted using FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32. The unit's USB port supports MP3 and
WMA files with a bit rate of 32-320 kbps, AAC files with a bit rate of 16-320
kbps, and WAV files with a Linear PCM bit
rate of 704-1,411 kbps. For MPEG1/2 files, the maximum bit rate for video
signals is 2 Mbps. The unit can recognize a total of 5,000 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 500 mA. A USB cap is supplied to place
over the USB input when it's not in use.
iPod Playback: You can connect an iPod to the
KW-AVX820 using one of three methods:
- Built-in USB Port: The
KW-AVX820's built-in USB port supports audio playback and operation of the
following iPod models using the USB/Docking cable supplied with your iPod -
iPod video (5th generation), iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th generation), iPod
classic (80/120/160GB), and iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd generation). You can choose
to control the iPod from the JVC headunit or from the iPod's click-wheel or
touchscreen. You can search
for music by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast and Genre. You can also
select Repeat (One/All) and Random (Song/Album) modes. In addition, your iPod
will charge when connected to the KW-AVX820's USB port.
- Optional Video Interface: The
optional JVC KS-U30 USB Audio/Video Cable For iPod allows you to
playback and control audio and video from your iPod on this JVC multimedia
headunit. This cable also allows you to view iPod Artwork. The cable
features a proprietary Apple iPod dock connector on one end and a male
composite video and male stereo audio RCA connectors on other end along with
a USB type-A connector. The KS-U30 USB/iPod cable supports the following
iPods for audio and video playback - iPod video 5th generation, iPod classic
(80/120/160GB), iPod nano (3rd/4th/5th generation), iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd
generation), and iPhone (3G/3GS). You can choose to control your iPod from
the JVC headunit or from the iPod's click-wheel or touch-screen. The KS-U30
cable will also charge your iPod or iPhone when connected to the JVC headunit and is powered on. To
playback video the KW-AVX820's Video Input must be set to "iPod" in the
unit's menu.
- Optional Audio Interface: If
you have an older generation iPod, you can connect it to the KW-AVX820's
J-BUS port using the optional JVC KS-PD100 iPod Interface Adapter (sold
separately). This optional iPod Interface Adapter supports audio only playback
for the following iPod models - iPod (3rd/4th generation), iPod photo (4th
generation), iPod
mini (1st/2nd generation), iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd/4th generation), iPod video (5th generation),
and iPod classic (80/120/160GB). You can search for music by Playlist,
Artist, Album, Song, Podcast and Genre from the JVC headunit (your iPod's
controls will be locked). You can also select Repeat (One/All)
and Random (Song/Album) modes. In addition, your iPod will charge when
connected to the KS-PD100 iPod interface. The KS-PD100 is not compatible
with the iPod touch (1st, 2nd generation) or iPhone/iPhone3G/iPhone3GS. This iPod
interface will also not charge the iPod nano (4th generation).
HD Radio: The
KW-AVX820 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.
When this optional HD Radio tuner box is connected to the KW-AVX820, you will
still be able to receive conventional analog AM/FM broadcasts.
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).
- SiriusConnect Universal Tuner: Connect the optional SC-C1 SiriusConnect
vehicle tuner (item number 607SCC1) and the JVC KS-SRA100 SIRIUS adapter
(item number 105KSRA100).
- SiriusConnect Plug & Play 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 Delphi SkyFi3 or SIRIUS Sportster, can be connected to the head
unit via the unit's rear-panel RCA inputs 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.
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.
Input and Output Notes
Parking Brake Detection: To prevent the displaying of video
while the vehicle is in motion, the green wire in the supplied 16-pin harness
must be connected to the vehicle's parking brake detection circuit, as well as a
constant power source and ground. While the vehicle is in motion (parking brake
off), you can still view all of the other displays and menus.
Audio/Video Output: The Audio/Video Output consists of left
and right RCA audio jacks and an RCA composite video jack, allowing you to connect
an optional external monitor and headphone for Dual Zone. You can choose one of
the following monitor types for the output to the external monitor(s):
- 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, when viewing a
widescreen picture 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, when viewing a widescreen
picture, the black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges of
the picture will not be shown on screen
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.
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
- iPod: select when connecting the iPod/iPhone using the required
USB Audio/Video cable (KSU-30, sold separately)
- Navigation: displays map
from an outboard navigation system
- Off: select when no component is connected
Camera In: The Camera input consists of a composite video
connector which allows you to connect an optional rear-view camera (sold
separately). The unit features a reverse gear signal wire (Purple/white wire of
AV harness), that when hooked up will switch the KW-AVX820's display to the
rear-view camera input.
Digital Out: You can
enjoy 5.1-channel sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS, when you connect this
unit's optical digital output to an external surround sound digital processor.
You can select the signal format emitted through the Digital Optical Out.
- PCM: select this when connecting an amplifier or a decoder
incompatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG Audio or when connecting to a
recording device
- Dolby D: select this when connecting an amplifier or a decoder
compatible with Dolby Digital
- Stream: select this when connecting an amplifier or a decoder
compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG Audio
OEM Steering Wheel Remote Input: The KW-AVX820
has a steering remote control jack on the preamp output harness. When used with
the optional 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.
Optional Input Adapter: An optional JVC Line Input Adapter
(item number 105KSU57 or 257KSU58) may be used to provide an additional auxiliary
audio 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.
