JVC Digital Media Receiver Featuring Bluetooth USB and HD Radio SiriusXM - KD-X480BHS

Model #:KD-X480BHS
WAS $199.00
$178.00

Digital Media Receiver featuring Bluetooth® / USB / HD Radio/ SiriusXM / Amazon Alexa / 13-Band EQ / Variable-Color Illumination / JVC Remote App Compatibility

Highlights

 

Amazon Alexa Compatible

With Alexa on your JVC Receivers, you can use your voice to control your music and much more. Using Alexa is as easy as asking a question. Just ask and Alexa can play your favorite song, skip to the next track, change the volume, read you the news and more.

 

Available Functions

Play Music

Amazon Music

iHeartRadio

Tune-in

audible

Sirius XM

Pandora

 
  • Check Weather
  • Check Local News
  • Question about general things
  • Timer / Alarm
  • Check Wikipedia
 

5.0V High-Voltage 3 Pre-Outs

Equipped with three RCA terminals for pre-outs with 5.0V high voltage. Increasing the output voltage from the pre-outs helps reduce transmission noise and distortion when connected with an external amplifier.

 

Bluetooth Control

 

Streaming Music

Listen to popular music applications and music stored on your device with basic audio controls.

 

JVC Streaming DJ

Connect up to 5 Bluetooth devices simultaneously, allowing you and your friends to take turns streaming music like a DJ. Move to the groove and get the party pumping to the max.

 

2 Phones Full-Time Connection

You can connect two phones full time via Bluetooth, with secure and simple pairing. Calls to either phone can be received by a push of a key on the receiver.

 

Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile 1.7

HFP 1.7 Wideband Speech is supported, allowing you to enjoy hands-free phoning convenience together with higher voice quality and improved noise reduction.

iPhone® Bluetooth Automatic Pairing

Just connect your iPhone via USB and the automatic Bluetooth pairing function will work to complete the pairing. No complicated manual procedure to worry about.

 

Low Battery Information

When the battery of the connected Bluetooth device runs low, a beep sound is heard and “LOW BATTERY” appears on the receiver.

 

Display

 

2-Line VA LCD Display

Equipped with VA (Vertical Alignment) LCD panels that offer a broader angle of view and better visibility. The 2-line display provides more information with animation effects.

 

2-Zone Variable-Color Illumination

You can mix the front panel illumination into 2 separate color zones. 50 preset patterns (49 colors + 1 user color preset) are available for easy customization. In addition, manual setting is possible to set each RGB color by 32 steps, providing a total of 32,768 different colors for each zone, 1 and 2, to match your preferences. You can even enjoy moving illumination, selectable from 10 color animation patterns.

 

Music Sync. Effect

Changes illumination patterns according to the rhythm of the music. Illumination key colors can be preset the way you like.

 

Spanish Text Display Compatible

On-screen display menu now available in Spanish.

 

Internet Radio/Digital Radio

 

Built-in HD Radio

HD Radio is a Digital technology that allows a radio station to transmit more information in the same radio wave, enabling higher quality sound and additional content. HD Radio technology makes AM Stations have FM Station-like sound quality, while FM Stations are broadcast with CD-like sound quality. Unlike typical FM or AM transmission, HD Radio has crystal clear reception with low noise and no audio distortion.

 

Ready for SiriusXM Radio (optional SiriusXM tuner required, sold separately)

Ready for SiriusXM Radio. You can listen to over 100 Channels of music, sports, and entertainment.

 

USB

High Current 1.5A Charging

Rapidly charge your smartphone using the USB port, with up to a maximum of 1.5A.

 

Sound Optimization

 
 

K2 Technology for Enhanced Digital Sound Quality

K2 is a JVC original technology that reproduces the original master sound by expanding the frequency range. For example, K2 will expand the digital data of the audio CD recorded at 44.1kHz to 192 kHz. It is also possible to recreate the high-frequency range above 20kHz that is cut during the CD formatting.

 

Time Alignment

By selecting the speaker type and the distance to the center of the listening position, the receiver will automatically adjust the timing of the sound output from each of the speakers so that the sound from each of the speakers will arrive exactly at the same time to the listening position.

 

Space Enhancement

Space Enhancement is a virtual surround technology using 2 speakers. Just select the vehicle size, and the head unit automatically adjusts the sound effectively.

 

Sound Response

This function boosts the low frequencies which can be lost during compression to MP3 or AAC.

 

Sound Lift

Virtually manipulate the height of the speakers by adjusting the sound frequencies.

 

Volume Link EQ

Volume Link EQ boosts specific frequencies in the audio signal to compensate for the impact of road noise. It boosts frequencies in the music that are affected by road noise.

 

13-Band Equalizer

Use the 13-Band Equalizer to manually adjust the sound to your taste.

 

General

 

Remote Control App

Control the receiver's source directly from the smartphone using simple finger gestures with "JVC Remote" app* (now available for both iOS and Android). You can even customize your audio setting, and see detailed source information such as song title, artist name and album art etc. from the smartphone.

 

Short Chassis

The reduced depth of the chassis contributes to a weight reduction and facilitates easier installation.

 

Remote Control (Optional)

Remote control (RM-RK52) is optionally available.

 

Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready

Factory steering wheel control functions can be retained with a third-party adapter (sold separately).

 
Inputs and Outputs
Pre-Out Terminals3 Pairs (Front + Rear + Subwoofer)
Auxiliary (AUX) Input1 (Front)
Audio
Bass Boost (Hyper Bass System)Yes
Sound LiftYes
Sound ResponseYes
Space EnhancementYes
Time AlignmentYes
High-Pass Filter/Low-Pass FilterYes/Yes
Volume Link EQYes
Preset EQYes (11-Preset)
13-Band Graphic EQYes
K2 TechnologyYes
General
Unit weight in individual package2.0 lbs. (0.9kg)
Short ChassisYes
Wired Steering Remote Control ReadyYes
Wireless Remote ControlReady (RM-RK52 required)
Back Up MemoryYes
Inputs and Outputs
Subwoofer Direct Connection (Mono Lch)Yes
Subwoofer Output Level5.0V
Subwoofer Output with Level/Frequency ControlYes (Level -50 - +10)
Pre-Output Level5.0V
General
Installation Size (W x H x D)7-3/16" x 2-1/16" x 3-15/16" (182 x 53 x 100mm)
Audio
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1%THD)22W x 4
Maximum Power Output (Front & Rear)50W x 4 / 50W x 2 +Subwoofer (4 ohms) 50W x 1
Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa CompatibleYes
Android Control
Android Music PlaybackYes (via Bluetooth(R))
iPod/iPhone Control
iPod/iPhone Music PlaybackYes (via USB or Bluetooth(R))
Bluetooth
Low Battery InformationYes
Voice DialingYes * Voice recognition compatible mobile phone required
5 BT-Audio Connection [JVC Streaming DJ]Yes
Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)Yes
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)Yes (AVRCP 1.6.1)
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)V1.2
Hands Free Call (HFP)Yes (HFP 1.7.1)
2 Phones Full-Time ConnectionYes
Remote Control ApplicationYes
Auto PairingYes (iPhone only)
Number of devices that can be registeredUp to 5 Bluetooth devices.
Audio CodecAAC / SBC
Bluetooth TechnologyV4.2
Bluetooth ControlYes (Ver 4.2, Wired-Mic included) *Available functions depend on mobile phone.
USB
1.5A Max. Power Supply CurrentYes
Drive Change Mode for Mass Storage ClassYes
Display
2-Line VA LCD DisplayYes
Detachable Face PanelYes
Variable ColourYes
LCD ColourWhite
Music Sync. EffectYes
Auto DimmerYes
Brightness ControlYes
Spanish Text CompatibleYes
French Text CompatibleYes
Radio Tuner
Preset Stations18FM + 6AM + 18HD
Automatic Preset / SSM (FM only)Yes
Tuner Preset Memory (for power disconnection)Yes
SiriusXM ReadyYes
Built-in HD RadioYes
Radio Data Broadcast System (RBDS) Yes
FM Frequency Range87.9 - 107.9MHz (Frequency Step 200kHz)
AM Frequency Range530 - 1,700kHz (Frequency Step 10kHz)
Media Playback
MP3 Compatible with TagUSB
WMA Compatible with TagUSB
WAV Compatible with TagUSB
AAC Compatible with TagUSB
FLAC Compatible with TagUSB
USB
LocationFront

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