About the JVC KD-AV31
Small screen, big multimedia
Small screen, big multimedia
Got a backseat posse that needs some entertainment, but you don't have a lot of room in the dash? JVC's KD-AV31 DVD receiver offers big-time multimedia capability in a 2" tall chassis that'll fit almost any vehicle. You can play DVDs and CDs, or pop in a USB drive full of music and videos. If you've got a portable player or game console, you can plug into the front audio/video input for total entertainment on a long road trip. Just connect the receiver's video output to backseat screens, and you're in business.
Simple controls, elegant looks
Settings and details
When you're parked, you can watch movies on the brilliant 3" display. You can control all your media using convenient front panel controls or the included wireless remote, handy if the KD-AV31 is installed in a camper or RV. There's also an input for hooking up a backup camera, so you can use the receiver's display to see what's behind you.
You can tweak your sound with the built-in 2-band equalizer. If you need a bit more oomph, you can connect a powered subwoofer to the receiver's set of preamp outputs.
Want to keep your steering wheel controls?
In most cars, you'll need an adapter to retain those controls with this car stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and radio, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls.You'll see the adapters that work with your vehicle when you add this receiver to your cart.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
- built-in internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- 3" fold-down detachable QVGA display
- fits single-DIN dash openings
- remote control
Audio/Video Features:
- plays CDs, DVDs, and USB memory devices
- 2-band EQ
- bass boost
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB input (no iPod control), front A/V input, rear-view camera input
- outputs: rear video output, 2-channel preamp outputs (2-volt rear/sub)
Other Information:
- compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # KD-AV31
What's in the box:
- DVD receiver (15A fuse). Face-plate (inside face-case)
- Face-case
- Power harness
- Speaker harness
- Sleeve (installed)
- Trim-ring
- Remote control (RM-RK259)
- CR2025 3V battery (installed in remote)
- 4 ISO-screws
- 2 Radio removal tools
- Rear-support stud
- Rubber boot
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty Information
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More details on the JVC KD-AV31
Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | No | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | Yes | |
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 | No | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | No | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | N/A | |
Nano | N/A | |
Touch | N/A | |
iPhone | N/A | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | N/A | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | 22 watts | |
Peak Output | 50 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 2-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2.5 volts | |
Screen Size | 3 | |
Screen Type | N/A | |
Display Color | ||
Key Button Color | Blue | |
EQ Bands | None | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Adapter required | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 9 dBf | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | Yes | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA | |
High-res Playback | N |
Product Research
Display & Remote Features
Disc & USB Playback
Audio & Tuner Section
AV Connectivity
Display & Remote Features
3" LCD: The JVC KD-AV31 features a 3.0" full-color widescreen (16:9) LCD with a resolution of 320 (H) x 240 (V) with 76,800 total pixels. The 3.0" LCD screen supports video playback, photo display, and song/artist information. You can adjust the dimmer level of the LCD to Low or High. During video & photo playback, you can adjust the LCD screen's brightness, contrast, and color.
Fold-Down Detachable Face: The JVC KD-AV31's front-panel folds down to insert and eject your disc. The face-plate is detachable to deter theft. A hard-plastic face case is included to store the face-plate when it is detached. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can also be purchased for this unit.
Remote Control: The JVC KD-AV31 comes with an IR remote control and offers compatibility with factory steering wheel controls (adapter sold separately).
- IR Remote: The KD-AV31 receiver comes with an IR remote control for full wireless operation of the DVD receiver.
- Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within the included wiring harness that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately).
Disc & USB Playback
Disc Compatibility: The JVC KD-AV31 supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW, and VCD discs. The unit supports MPEG1/MPEG2 video, MP3/WMA music files, and JPEG still-images loaded onto these DVD and CD discs.
Front-Panel USB Port: The KD-AV31 features a front-panel USB type-A port for connection and control of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device, such as as a USB thumbdrive or digital audio player. The USB port enables playback of MPEG1/MPEG2 video, MP3/WMA music files, and JPEG still-images stored on a compatible USB MSC device. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the DVD receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
Note: This unit's USB port is not compatible with Android smartphones/tablets or Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad. Not compatible with USB hubs, computers/laptops, or digital camera/camcorders.
Compatible Media Files: The JVC KD-AV31 supports the following types of audio, video, and photo files recorded onto a disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device.
Media Type | Disc (CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) | Flash (USB MSC) | |
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File System | ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long File Name | FAT 16/32 | |
Playable File Types | Audio | MP3/WMA:bit rate of 32-320kbps w/ sampling frequencies of 8-48kHz | |
Video | MPEG-1/MPEG-2: 352x240 to 720x480 or 352x280 to720x576 (4.0Mbps) | ||
Photo | JPEG: 32x32 to 4096x2840 pixels | ||
Maximum # of Folders/Files | 255 folders/65,025 files (255 files per folder) | ||
Tags | MP3 ID3-tags (ver. 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA-tags |
Playback & Search Functions: The JVC KD-AV31 offers a variety of playback and search functions to help you find and enjoy your music on disc and USB.
- Track/Folder List: The Track/Folder List displays a list of music folders and tracks on an inserted disc or USB device, so you can easily access your music.
- Repeat: Track Repeat (plays the current track repeatedly), Folder Repeat (plays all tracks of the current folder repeatedly), Off (cancels repeat function)
- Random: Folder Random (plays all tracks 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)
- Resume: If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc or USB device). Next time you select disc or USB for the playback source, the player will start from where it has been stopped previously.
Disc Protection: If the ejected disc is not removed within 20 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. The source will change to disc, and the disc will begin playback, even if you have another source selected at the time.
Audio & Tuner Section
MOSFET Amplifier: The JVC KD-AV31 is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the KD-AV31 are as follows:
- Full Bandwidth Power: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD)
- Maximum Output Power: 50 watts x 4 channels (200 total watts)
2.5V/2CH Preamp Output: The KD-AV31 is fitted with 2.5V/2CH pre-outs for the rear channels only. These rear-channel pre-outs are fade capable.
8 EQ Presets: You can choose between 8 EQ Presets to tailor the head unit's sound for all types of music. Choose from User, Flat, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Optimal, & Techno. The User mode allows you manually adjust the receiver's Bass & Treble.
Bass Boost: There is also a Bass Boost feature to emphasize the head unit's Bass sound even more, even at lower volume.
Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
RDS AM/FM Tuner: The JVC KD-AV31 features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning. You can store a total of 18 FM stations presets and 6 AM station presets. The radio allows you to set your AM/FM stations manually or automatically. The Local Seek feature tunes in only the AM/FM stations with a strong signal strength. The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.
AV Connectivity
Front-Panel Aux Input: A front-panel stereo minijack is provided to allow the connection of almost any portable audio source with a 3.5mm headphone output. Simply connect your portable digital music player to the unit's front-panel auxiliary input, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system.
Backup Camera Input: The rear-panel backup 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), that when connected to your vehicle's reverse light circuit, will automatically switch the KD-AV31's display to the rear-view camera input. Automatic video switching takes approximately 3.0 seconds.
Video Output: A single RCA composite video-output jack allows you to an add external monitor such as rear headrest monitor (sold separately). The video output can display a DVD or USB device video signal when its selected as the receiver's source, regardless if the vehicle's parking brake is engaged or not.
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This replaced a crap Furion brand "factory" unit in my travel trailer that never worked properly. I'd give it five stars if it were higher watts/channel, but this was perfect for my use.
Steve B from Columbia, SC