JVC KD-AHD59 Specification Sheet

KD-AHD59

KD-

AHD59

HD Radio

®

/USB/CD Receiver

MP3/WMA

MOS-FET

50W x 4

Recommended Features

Ready for

Bluetooth

®

Adapter

Ready for iPod Adapter

20W x 4

RMS

Front AUX

AUDIO iPod Headunit

2-Way Control for iPod/iPhone

USB G3 iPod/iPhone

Full Digital

Full Speed

Charging for iPod/iPhone

SAT

Radio Ready

Built-in

HD

Radio ®

Tuner

Hi-Volt

Line Output

Key Benefits

The built-in HD Radio ® tuner offers a multitude of programs in premium digital sound. The unit comes with iTunes Tagging feature, which lets you “tag” songs playing on the radio, so you can purchase later from the iTunes store. The front USB port lets you easily play songs from iPod/iPhone and other USB devices. The 2-way control for iPod/iPhone lets you operate from either your iPod/iPhone or on the headunit. You can quickly search songs by a simple operation using the menu key and the volume dial. Enjoy superior sound with MOS-FET power amp and 24-bit DAC. With the Variable-Color Illumination, you can select from 30 colors, or even customize your own color from over 30,000 variations. Other features include Front

AUX-IN, and 7-band parametric iEQ. The unit is also ready for Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology.

iTunes Tagging iTunes Tagging lets you

“tag” songs playing on the radio, so you can purchase later from the iTunes store.

How It Works:

1

To save information of a song played on the radio, press the “TAG” key.

Tagging

Data

2

Information is transferred to your iPod when you connect to the headunit.

Tagging

Data

3

Information is transferred to iTunes when you sync your iPod on the PC.

Tagging

Data

4

The song shows up on iTunes’s “Tagged” playlist.

5

Click on button to purchase the song from iTunes Store.

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2009 JVC Product Tech Guide

KD-AHD59

KD-

AHD59

HD Radio

®

/USB/CD Receiver

DiAS II Digital Tuner

This all-digital, further evolved version of DiAS tuner delivers versatile next generation performance. Its advantages include the higher sensitivity 13µV AM reception, improved FM separation from

40dB to 50dB, and better

Multipath Noise Canceller for

FM reception while driving.

FM/AM FE

Single-Chip Radio DSP

IF/NC/MPX

Digital Processing

Digital

Connection

CD

7-Band iEQ

Boost or cut the level by up to 10dB on each of

7 bandwidths (60,150, 400,1k, 2.4k, 6k and 15kHz).

Even customize the overall response with the 7-Band iEQ, which offers 1 user- and 5 factory-preset patterns. (POPS, ROCK, HIPHOP, JAZZ, and CLASSIC)

POPS ROCK

JAZZ

HIP

HOP

CLASSIC USER

EQ Control Range 60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6kHz, 15kHz

Level –10 - +10dB

USB Audio for iPod/iPhone

Connect your iPod/iPhone to the unit’s USB port with the iPod/iPhone dock connector, and enjoy music in clear, digital sound with full speed transfer. Your iPod/iPhone’s battery will be charged during connection.

Advanced Multi-bit DAC

The Multi-bit system achieves a wide dynamic range. Its unique algorithm contributes to improved linearity and low distortion. Moreover, its incorporated

Switched Capacitor Filter minimises the signal deterioration caused by clock jitter, enabling stable D/A conversion. As a result, even subtle nuances of music can be reproduced in fine detail.

Advanced Design for High-Quality Sound

JVC-original sound quality design with the state-of-the-art circuit and board layout

THD features less resistance and distortion from

0.025

the source signal. Hear the original sound, just as it is.

0.005

2008 Model KD-AHD59

Key Specifications

Maximum Power Output

Continuous Power Output (RMS)

* Total Harmonic Distortion

Line Preout Terminals (Pair)

Subwoofer Output with

Level/Frequency Control

Line Output Level

Subwoofer Output Level

Subwoofer Gain Control

Load Impedance

Line Output Impedance

Dimentions (W x H x D)

Installation Size

Panel Size

Detachable Face Plate

50W x 4

20W RMS x 4 Channels at 4Ω

; 1.0% THD* + N

1 pair (Gold-Plated)

✔

5.0V

5.0V

0 - 16dB

4Ω (4 - 8Ω allowable)

1kΩ

7 3/16 ” x 2 1/16 ” x 6 5/16 ”

7 7/16 ” x 2 5/16 ” x 1/4 ”

6 3/4 ” x 1 13/16 ” x 3/4 ”

182 x 52 x 159.5 mm

188 x 58 x 5 mm

176 x 46 x 19.3 mm

Variable-Color Illumination

Choose your perfect color with the Variable-Color Illumination, offering 30 preset colors + over 30,000 colors customizable by RGB combination. Operation can be easily done just by using the menu key and the volume dial.

30 Preset Colors!

+

USER

Over 30,000

Customizable Colors

High Voltage Line Preout

Terminals

The high voltage line preout provides high-quality signals for flexible settings.

5.0V

Line Output

Connections iPod

KS-BTA200

J-BUS

AUX-IN

Front USB

USB Memory

KS-PD100

Portable Audio Players

Portable HDD iPod iPhone

Requires

KS-PD100

Requires

KS-PD100

Requires

KS-PD100

Requires

KS-PD100

Compatible iPod/iPhone Models

✔

USB

✔

USB

✔

USB

✔

USB

✔

USB

✔

USB

✔

USB

✔

USB

✔

USB

✔

USB

** **

* Switching from headunit mode to iPod/iPhone mode will pause your iPod/iPhone. For playback, please press “play” on your iPod/iPhone.

** 2-way control for iPod/iPhone unavailable for iPod 5G and iPod nano 1G via USB.

NTK-9520-11

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2009 JVC Product Tech Guide