PAC SWI-X
October 13, 2008
PAC SWI-X is a learning remote device, which allows you to retain the use of your steering wheel or rear seat radio controls when replacing the factory head unit. This range of SWI works with virtually all aftermarket radios with wireless infrared remote capability. This l interfaces most aftermarket stereos into most vehicles with steering wheel or rear seat audio controls. It also retains the use of heater control buttons on GM vehicles. No competent is the gadget can beat the Patent Pending SWI-X features.
Work with Alpine, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Eclipse, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic, Pioneer Rockford, Sanyo, Sony or just about any other brand out there. This allows you to use the steering wheel controls in a wide variety of vehicles to command your new Pioneer or Sony radio This, PAC SWI-X, covers Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chysler, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Toyota and Volkswagen. More so, it covers Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Assigned the buttons on the steering wheel with any infrared function on the remote, the SWI-X can be modified to directly plug into the remote port of the Alpine headunit. The buttons on your steering wheel may be assigned to any of the following five Eclipse functions: volume up, volume down, mode, track up, and track down. So, do not be stuck with specific functions. With a select Alpine headunit, PC SWI-X converts the steering wheel radio buttons to dual multipurpose controls. This allows control of an aftermarket Audio/Video system while maintaining normal control and operation of the factory stereo.
After installation, the remote control of headunit can still be used. The SWI-X may be programmed as many times as desired. The simple installation and programming procedures are included in the units? instructions. The SWI-X retains steering wheel heater controls in GM cars. Can be custom made to plug into Alpine’s DIN 1/2 stereos directly.
PC SWI-X has fantastic electronic gadget allowing the use of the steering wheel controls. It is strongly advised that buying or installing this SWI-X along with a new headunit as it greatly decreases the PITA factor. Only the pain gurgles at the time of installing the infrared emitter that involves drilling into your car, which is never be fun, but cannot be avoided. The given instructions are excellent that is given the cost and degree of difficulty for the install.
In all, the PC SWI-X is designed to be universal so it can interface analog or serial data steering wheels. It can convert the signals generated by the factory remote location controls into infrared signals. You can easily programme or re-programme while using the factory controls and the head units remote control. The PC SWI-X allows you to retain the use of your steering wheel or rear seat radio controls while replacing the factory head unit.
PAC SWI-JACK
October 13, 2008
PAC SWI-JACK is universal that you only need one SKU to cover over 95% of the vehicles made from 1986 to current. The SWI-JACK allows the customer to retain the use of their steering wheel or rear seat radio controls when replacing the factory head unit. Works with Alpine’s OEM Steering Remote Ready radios. The SWI-JACK also retains the use of heater control buttons on GM vehicles. The PAC SWI-JACK features just cannot be beat.
You should never be stuck with a vehicle specific type interface. This range of PC SWI-JACK has non-volatile memory, which keeps all programming in memory even when the vehicle battery gets disconnected. The SWI-JACK controls Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Clarion and Blaupunkt radios with a wired remote input. The buttons on your steering wheel may be assigned to any of the following five Eclipse functions: volume up, volume down, mode, track up, and track down. Also, it has mute, Preset Up, Preset Down and Band.
The SWI-JACK covers a range of vehicles i.e., Ford, GM or Chrysler, Dodge, Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GMC, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Volkswagen and Toyota.
PAC SWI-JACK sends different commands to compatible head units via wires; so bright that sunlight does not affect operation, like it does with infrared-based interfaces. Unlike the SWI-X, the SWI-ECL2 is not affected by bright sunlight. PAC SWI interface allows you to use the steering wheel controls in a wide variety of vehicles to command your new Pioneer or Sony radio.
If you want to install a Pioneer or Sony stereo in your vehicle, but you hate to give up the convenience of your factory steering wheel radio controls? This interface allows you to use the steering wheel controls in a wide variety of vehicles to command your new Pioneer or Sony radio.
Some vehicles have a separate wire for each of the steering wheel buttons. Use the resistor kit for steering wheel push buttons that do not already have a resistor network connected to them. The resistor kit includes a range from 47 Ohms (yellow, violet, black) to 5100 Ohms (green, brown, red).
Installation of PAC SWI-JACK is straightforward. Just connect a few wires, only 3 wires in many cars. The direct connection to the stereo means there’s no need for an infrared emitter, allowing the SWI-PS to function even in bright sunlight. Step-by-step LED confirmation makes programming easy. Once connected, the PAC SWI-JACK failsafe memory would learn up to 9 stereo functions, retaining them even though battery power is interrupted. It has dimensions 3-5/84″W x 1″H x 1-9/16″D. Warranty: 1 year.
JVC RM-RK50
October 13, 2008
Today, it has become quite easy to flip through several TV channels, alter the music of media players or to perform a host of other actions even without moving anywhere. JVC RM-RK50 has brought you a wonderful JVC RM-RK50 remote control that can operate a lot more functions for you just by switching its buttons. It is frequently used for car audio and you can purchase it for hassle-free operation of your car audio. RK50 remote control provides you with more suitable operation of well-matched JVC stereos. The high-end remote control also controls all necessary functions, which include source selection, fast forward, rewind, track up/down, volume and power.
JVC RM-RK50 remote control comes in black colored cadaver with black and blue buttons and looks fairly attractive. It is the most sought after remote control because of end-user experience provided by it. Its suitable and pleasurable edge is quite spontaneous while permitting numerous remote control gatherings to be more dynamic at once. The latest JVC RM-RK50 remote control is associated with most of the JVC head units and works quite well. The remote control supports Power/ATT that allows you to power on, power off or even to mute the devices.
Not only this, the JVC remote control is fully packed with sophisticated features, which are quite easy to use. If you have been fed up with the particular sound, the remote control allows you to change the mode of sound as per your choice. Moreover, you can set the volume up or down through its vol+/vol- buttons. Seek, change track, audible search are also accessible by you using its reverse and forward arrows. Astonishing features and stunning looks are what have made the remote control more demanding in the market.
The JVC RM-RK50 remote control is user-friendly and quite convenient; you can manage the device with ease. Still the unit is too pretty and nothing to fix to that could avoid you dropping or loosing it. It is available at slighter cost and would be a better choice for you to have easy solution regarding operating the device. JVC is organizing its resources to make the superb in appealing, cost-competitive products and RM-RK50 remote control device is also one of JVC?s pioneering products. The simple JVC remote control supports infrared remote technology for better performance. A joystick and keypad are its wonderful input devices. JVC RM-RK50 remote control is offered for you along with one-year warranty.
JVC KW-AVX810 Review
June 5, 2008
JVC delivers its KW-AVX810 with clarity and functionality that is virtually second to none. It?s packed with multimedia features as well as expandability options. The KW-AVX810 is the replacement to JVC?s older KW-AVX800 and features improved audio and video signal reproduction as well as a wider range of expandability options.
The JVC KW-AVX810 features a 7? LCD touchscreen display that is motorized and capable of being detached from the main unit. The detachable panel is very rare in double DIN unit and is definitely valuable as a passive theft-deterrent, a feature that already sets the unit apart from the others. The screen is highly contrasting and deep in color, making watching movies and video sources much more enjoyable. The double DIN head unit is capable of playing standard DVD movies as well as DivX and AVI video file formats. In addition, the KW-AVX810 is capable of reading regular audio CDs with AAC, MP3, WMA, as well as JPG image files.
This In dash JVC DVD player multimedia source unit features a 24-Bit audio and a 12-Bit video D/A converters, which are much higher bit-rate digital-to-analog converters than most conventional source units, ensuring high quality images and virtually loss-less audio signals, especially when paired with its built-in gold-plated connectors. There is also a built-in adjustable 7-band parametric equalizer with 8 presets, which will allow users to further fine tune the audio to their liking. With all these audio tuning features, there is no doubt that the JVC KW-AVX810 will be able to convert your vehicle into a moving home-theater system. There is even a Dolby Digital surround sound encoding reader that will ensure your action-packed movies sound like an action film!
To accommodate the possibility of audio system expansion, the unit features front, rear, center, and subwoofer, high voltage (5V) preamp RCA outputs. If you want Satellite Radio with the KW-AVX810, that is not a problem as it accommodates both Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. There is also support for HD Radio, Bluetooth Hands-free Technology, and even iPods. Though the Satellite Radio, HD Radio, and Bluetooth expansions require additional accessories, the iPod support could be accessed by plugging a standard iPod to USB cable to its built-in USB port found in the rear of the unit. There is also an SD Card reader as well as additional RCA audio and video inputs, ensuring that virtually any audio and video media you have is accommodated for!
Last, but not least, the JVC KW-AVX810 features a proximity sensor. The proximity sensor is an intelligent system that will detect a user?s hand when it is near the unit or away from it. The on screen menus will appear or disappear automatically when your hand is near or away from the unit. This eliminates the need for the unit to be ?exited? out of menus or ?entering? the menu.
In the end, the JVC KW-AVX810 stands out from the rest with the audiophile-quality audio and video outputs and processing capabilities as well as its ability to receive USB, SD Card, and iPods. It could also receive a plethora of audio and video file formats, including DivX. If you?re not jumping on this bandwagon, we suggest you do that now!
JVC KD-NXD505 Review
May 29, 2008
What more can anyone says about JVC?s string of releases this year other than simply amazing? All of 2008-released JVC products have impressed and surpassed many car audio enthusiasts? expectations with functionality, performance, and reliability. All of which is still true in the JVC KD-NXD505 single DIN receiver with built-in GPS navigation.
The JVC KD-NXD505 is a solution for many car owners who do not have the space for a double DIN installation but would like to still have the full functionality of in-dash navigation. The KD-NXD505 even supports DVD, DVD?R/RW, VCD, DivX, DivX Ultra, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WAV, and WMA playback?virtually every file and media format you could possibly think of. Its 3.5? screen may be a little bit smaller than most in-vehicle LCD screens out there, but it?s a very high contrasting screen, enabling users to see it very clearly even in sunlight glare.
The single-DIN receiver features gold-plated RCA preamp outputs to both front and rear channels as well as a subwoofer channel. If you?re looking to add more current technologies, the KD-NXD505 is capable of accommodating XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free technology, as well as iPod connectivity with additional accessories. The KD-NXD505 has high quality digital audio processing capabilities as well as support for both Dolby Digital and DTS audio with a built-in 7-band parametric equalizer.
Tired of switching in and out your CDs or MP3 players? Don?t worry, the JVC KD-NXD505 also features a large internal hard drive that has 20GB free just for your media files?both audio and video. The other 20GB is reserved for the navigation features of the unit, which holds an astounding 13 million POIs (points of interest), covering your favorite restaurants, lodgings, gas stations, and more! The navigation unit is entirely built-in and integrated with no map discs or SD cards to switch in and out of. In addition, the KD-NXD505 could receive radio-based Traffic Messaging Channel, which could display heavy traffic and accidents in upcoming roads and freeways (major cities only).
The JVC KD-NXD505 is truly a unit that is compatible with virtually any vehicle in-dash set up, require little or no modifications to the dash at all. It has great built-in navigation functionality that is fast, accurate, and full of POIs. Its high-contrast 3.5? LCD touchscreen supports audio and video playback with high-fidelity gold-plated output connectors. The KD-NXD505 is really de facto solution for many consumers looking for the perfect combination of media playback and navigation capabilities.
Jensen Company Profile
April 29, 2008
Jensen Loudspeakers was initially a brand based in Chicago. In the 50?s and 60?s, they specialized in amplifiers for musical instruments such as guitars and bass. However, they are now under the ownership of a parent company, Audiovox.
They?ve come a long way from half a century ago, and now have made an entirely different production. If you were to ask any audio/v
ideo electronics enthusiast 5 years ago about Jensen car audio, they would likely say they?re junk and they?re much more regarded as knock-off brands. Today Jensen specializes in the car audio and video industry as well as in-vehicle navigation. Jensen car audio have fiercely competed in the industry and have made several products that could be considered by many as top-tier quality products.
Where Jensen car audio excel is in prices, of course. However, Jensen does not sacrifice quality for the sake of lower cost. Instead, they are competing for reputation by marketing their products at a low cost. This low cost will, in turn, converts to loyal and retur
ning satisfied customers. Take for instance the Jensen?s VM 9312, a highly popular flip-out monitor that saw its debut last year. It?s still one of the most popular flip-outs and its affordability allowed to it be the most sought for in dash video unit on the market.
Of course Jensen capitalized on this and produced a wide array of different models. There are similar units with built-in HD Radio tuner, or a built-in Bluetooth interface (VM9512), which are features that render the latest Jensen car audio and video products virtually
obsolete-proof. Major brands like Pioneer and JVC are also jostling for ranking to be regarded as the best in its category. However, it appears that consumers are taking advantage of a smaller growing company like Jensen, rather than corporate giants like Kenwood or JVC.
If you?ve been looking for car audio or video products, take a look at Jensen?s product line. You?ll find some of the best features packed into affordable units rather than JVC, Kenwood, Alpine, or Pioneer expensive units. You?ll be able to find Jensen car audio products at least $100-$200 cheaper than the major brands.
JVC KD-HDR30 in-dash receiver Review
April 23, 2008
Now here’s an example of an excellent combination of affordability and functionality that could not possibly be beaten by any standard. Introducing the JVC KD-HDR30 that is just recently released, this in-dash receiver features a built-in HD Radio at a low, affordable cost of under $200. You may be thinking, that’s not as affordable as some of the other ones, but in perspective I argue that it is because you do not need any additional external add-on accessories.
It is a JVC-made head unit and JVC audio products boast excellence in quality and dependability. In addition, the unit features JVC?s classic metallic rotary control with easy-touch selection pads in both blue and red button illumination. The display is still unimpressively outdated because of its dot-matrix display. But that concern will soon be overshadowed by the unit’s ability to receive HD (Hybrid Digital) audio from FM transmissions. This will give users up to three additional HD station s per strong-signal FM frequency. In addition, users will experience a whole new improved audio fidelity that had never been experienced through radio transmission. Imagine purely surround sound experience when listening to symphonies or immerse yourself in a simulated concert when listening to your favorite rock station!
The JVC KD HDR30 is also capable of, with additional accessories, receiving Satellite Radio (XM or Sirius), Bluetooth, CD changer, and even iPod sources. These options on top of the built-in HD capabilities give the KD-HDR30 an appeal that will attract any media-savvy consumer. The unit will not technically be outdated for many years as it is indeed compatible with Satellite and Bluetooth technology accessories. It even features a front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input that will allow the use of any electronics with a 3.5mm audio output such as laptops, MP3 players, and portable DVD players. This single DIN receiver also features 3 sets of 2-volt RCA preamp outputs which gives the unit the ability to expand into the later addition of any sound system you wish to add into your vehicle.
For the price, JVC made an outstanding product with the release of the KD-HDR30. It does feature now-standard receiver features such as MOSFET power with 50 watts max with 22 watts RMS per channel. However, with a 7-band parametric equalizer and a plethora of expandability options, JVC KD-HDR30 will be sure to turn heads this year.
