JVC KD-AVX11 DVD/CD Receiver with 2.7-Inch Monitor and iPod/Bluetooth/Satellite Ready Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this JVC KD-AVX11 for about 1-1/2 years. It rocks. I picked up the backup camera accessory kit. Let me start by saying, the screen is short from being too small, it is large enough to see all the details in movies and music videos. The bluetooth phone works great and its microphone is very good. The backup camera is cystal clear. I had one of those wireless ones before, this one blows them away. Even at night it is bright and clear. The Ipod connector is okay. The only problem with it is that you can't see more than one song at a time on the dispay. But what is amazing is the usb port. Connect a 20 gig usb drive with as many songs as you want and it will show up on the display in groups of 6-8 songs. Easly to scroll and pick songs. The only disadavantage is that if you have too much songs (more than 10 gigs)then it will take about 20 seconds to read the drive. Also, videos can be watched from your usb drive too. You will have to have a separate usb drive for video (cant read multiple media - music is dominant media). Hope this review help you.

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JVC's KD-AVX11 is a great way to get mobile video in a one-DIN space, along with a host of other cutting edge features. Take your CDs/DVDs, MP3/WMA/WAV files, DivX movies, and JPEGs on the road. Easily add support for Bluetooth wireless, SAT radio, steering wheel remotes, and direct control of your iPod. The KD-AVX11 starts out big, and lets you go bigger.

Detachable Control Panel At the heart of the KD-AVX11 is its motorized, detachable control panel. It's where you'll find the built-in 2.7-Inch LCD. With 560 x 220 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio, it's a great way to enjoy video and images, and you can select from several different wallpapers to get the look you like.
CD and DVD Playback Enjoy your favorite CDs or watch some video on DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW or VCDs. Use the gold-plated video output terminals to send video to a passenger screen.
AM/FM Radio The KD-AVX11 features an AM/FM radio with standards like automatic presetting. You can also add SAT radio with additional accessories.
GIGA MP3 MULTI--Play MP3, WMA, and WAV Files Burned on DVD The KD-AVX11 features GIGA MP3 MULTI, which plays MP3, WMA, or WAV files burned on DVD. With MP3 and WMA files, the 4.7GB capacity of a DVD can store up to 2,500 songs on a single disc--equal to 250 pre-recorded CDs. If you want even more superior sound quality, WAV files can be burned onto a DVD. WAV is an uncompressed PC music file format that delivers CD-quality sound. A single DVD disc can store 100 WAV files--equal to 10 pre-recorded CDs. Now you can enjoy non-stop entertainment with CD-quality sound, without an additional CD changer.
Bluetooth Ready Bluetooth Wireless Technology is available with an optional adapter (KS-BTA200) for the KD-AVX11. A maximum of five compatible mobile phones can be registered for hands-free calling. With voice-recognition mobile phones, you can dial by just saying the name in your phone book. The wireless functions work even if your mobile phone is tucked away in your bag or pocket. You can also stream music from a compatible digital audio player, for listening on your car stereo.
DivX Video Files The KD-AVX11 system is a DivX Ultra Certified product, and can play PC-created DivX� video files on a DivX� can fit up to 10 movies onto 1 DVD, or 1 movie onto 1 CD, without sacrificing picture quality.
Ready for iPod You can listen to iPod music with an optional KS-PD100 adapter. The iPod can be controlled from the head unit, and song information is displayed with the same categories and layers as an iPod.
MPEG 1/MPEG 2 Playback Play MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 video files burned on DVD or CD, TV programs recorded from a PC, or personal footage from digital camcorders, without the hassles of authoring or decoding.
JPEG Pictures JPEG digital still photos can be displayed on their own or as slideshows.
Setup/Control With the Multi-Functional Monitor You can use the built-in monitor to set the system's parameters (EQ, balance, fader, etc.). Operation is easy with user-friendly interface and controls. Searching through music folders with GIGA MP3 MULTI is also a snap.
Expandability With its 50W x 4 MOSFET amplifier, the KD-AVX11 packs a lot of punch. But if you need more, three sets of preamp outputs (front, rear, and sub) are included.
A/V Input Connect external devices like video game systems with the A/V input.
What's in the Box JVC KD-AVX11 DVD/CD Receiver, trim ring, sleeve, remote control, wiring harness, installation hardware, installation manual, instructions

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Jensen VM8013HD 3.5-Inch Screen MultiMedia Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I was initially wary about purchasing this unit. I read about four reviews and found that half were for and half were less than satisfied. My decision was strictly base on my monies or lack thereof. When the unit arrived it looked humongous but it actually fit right in. The screen shows surprising well. The remote is largish but you can control everything on deck from it. The HD radio is not bad,I have a bunch of stations here that broadcast in HD. The difference is very noticeable. The included i-pod interface worked with my wife's i-pod. I can control all of its functions from the radio.(NICE!)You will have to get used to the playing order though. If you have playlists you're good to go. The EQ is cheesy but I have a passive parametric EQ and I dial in more mids with that. The DVD portion works great,its played every one of my discs so far. Also the video outputs put out a good signal to my head rest monitors. I haven't tried the AUX input yet but I suspect it will work just fine,plus it comes with the cord anyway. One note: Get familiar with the controls on the remote. It is very hard to adjust anything on the deck while you are driving. The buttons have a cheapish feel to them,kinda like they are going to break if you press them too hard. They don't break though,it's just easier to use the remote. All in all I give this a 4 1/2 star rating. The features are there and the price is really good. The unit itself is really nice to look at too when it's on. It has blue backlit buttons and a really bright screen.Oh yeah,one more note: When you have monitors getting a signal from the deck,they show what is on the deck. For example when I have the radio on,the backseat passengers see the radio station and whats playing and such.

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Looking for a multimedia unit but don't want the flash of a motorized screen or have room for a double DIN unit well the VM8013HD is your piece. This system is a 1DIN unit with 3.5 TFT Display that offers HD radio, XM Satellite Radio Ready only, USB and SD Card integrated as well as iPod compatible using the jLinkDirect cable and plays Zune and other media devices using the included 3.5mm MediaCable.

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JVC KS-U30 USB Video Cable for iPod and iPhone Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased and received the original JVC KSU30 cable to be used with a JVC KW-NX7000BT. The cable worked excellent with my wife's iPod Nano. However, it did not work at all with our original iPhone or our iPhone 3GS which we purchased the cable to be used for. We were not able to play videos, music, etc. when connecting our iPhones to the JVC KW-NT7000BT stereo using this cable. The only thing it did do is charge our iphones and that's it.
I ended up purchasing the Composite Cable from the Apple Store. It pretty much has the cable plugs as the KSU30 cable and almost everything works. It plays music, video's, charges the iPhone and works with the iPod. The one flaw is that is that the music is being pulled through the A/V connection and not through the USB. So, you can only control your music catalog using your iPhone and not through the stereo. Conversely, you can control the iPod through the stereo and the music catalog is being pulled through the USB connection.


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Power Acoustik PTID-8970NRB 7-Inch In-Dash Widescreen TFT/LCD Monitor with DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't normally write reviews, but I decided I should for this product since there aren't many and I think the manufacturer deserves credit. I've used Power Acoustik amps and speakers before and liked them a lot. The company produces quality products but gets non-name-brand prices. So I wasn't too scared rolling the dice on this unit. I've been using it for a half a year now and it hasn't disappointed.
Sound is just fine. I doubt its audiophile quality, but it will stand with a good portion of the Sonys and the Pioneers. My one gripe there is that it doesn't seem to filter the low pass signals out of the main channels if you tell it to output to the sub channel, but this is a relatively minor problem and if you're not using a sub, you won't even care. The volume is sufficient.
Menu/control system is pretty good. You get some geek cred for having a touch screen and the basic functions are as you would expect. The external controls on the faceplate are a little weird. I definitely would have made the source easier to change than scrolling through by tapping the power button (I've never accidentally shut it off though--it's just you would think this would get its own button). I do like having the call pick-up and disconnect buttons that you can use when the faceplate is down.
iPod control is weird and I honestly don't use it. It's 100x easier to navigate your songs on the iPod itself. But I don't have use the custom ipod input because the basic audio input off a headphone jack is all i need there anyway and it lets me set my iPod in the console right side up. I suppose if I got into video on my ipod I'd give the ipod control another try, but it doesn't really worry me.
The Bluetooth handsfree option works fairly well. When someone calls you, no matter what screen you are in, it mutes your music, comes up with who it is and lets you choose to answer. It will also dial out strait from the head unit and interface with your phone's phonebook. It had troubles interfacing with mine. I actually prefer to just make the call from the phone and then the head unit takes over. I'm still out on whether I find the audio quality acceptable. In town its fine, but at highway speeds I think it picks up too much noise. Still, it's definitely usable.
Movies are pretty good. They can be a little washed out in the day depending on where the sun is etc., but generally the picture is great. I also like that it's not just a DVD player but a divx/xvid player and can use SD and USB storage devices. I haven't really used it, but I like knowing its there. If I did want to watch movies etc, I'd definately be using more the xvid/divx stuff than off the ipod. My one grip is that you have to use the remote for some of the navigation of the movie menus. I wish this was all touch screen, but you don't need it that often.
Navigation is the killer app for me. I just love it. It's also the part that I was most ambivalent about since there were no reviews of it. Well I'm glad I took the plunge. It's $200 extra, but well worth it. It's well programmed, you won't have a problem switching from a Garmin or a TomTom. It finds the satellites a lot quicker than my Garmin too, and I assume (though I don't have many tall buildings or mountains around me that it will hold on signal better there as well. And I have the antenna buried behind my glovebox. I imagine if I gave it more prominent positioning, the signal would be even better. The maps seem to be better than my garmin: it has less unnamed streets in my experience. And the fact that it's built into your dash and you don't have to sucker it onto your windshield is great. I'm really interested if anyone knows about software updates for it (just because I'm geeky that way). The website it points to doesn't seem to exist. You can quickly switch between your nav screen and your audio screens. You can continue listening to your source audio while in the nav screen and you can continue to get audio nav directions when off of the nav screen.
The security feature sort of scares me. The removable part isn't all that noticable when it's removed. It doesn't seem like much of a deterrent, which is all that really matters. I once had a head unit with top of the line smart card security. Well, it was stolen even though the card was out. All the thieves got was a dead stereo, but that didn't help me any. Anyways, this unit is so reasonably priced that I think the risk is worth it.
So all and all: everything is a little rough around the edges, it seems like it was designed a little hastily--maybe by the engineers, but it's feature-rich and most of the features work well. And if you tried to get anything similar from a big name you'd easilty be paying twice as much, which makes this a great buy.

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