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.
Kenwood KNA-RCDV330
October 13, 2008
Kenwood is a renowned name in the field of manufacturing car receiver, remote control and a lot more gadgets. It is trustworthy name to avail high quality and reliable devices. Kenwood has understood the need of the remote control for hassle-free command over the several devices and as a result, it has come up with its latest and high-end featured KNA-RCDV330 remote control. The Kenwood KNA-RCDV330 is fully loaded with the much more useful and required functions to operate the compatible devices. Now you don?t need to stick with your multimedia receiver to play, since the wireless remote control has provided you with adequate liberty to play functions.
The Kenwood KNA-RCDV330 remote control is capable of working with several current Kenwood models and you would definitely enjoy outstanding control of your system. In fact the latest Kenwood remote control is not compatible with all Kenwood head units; it works with limited multimedia devices including DDX512, DNX5120, and KVT-512. You can enjoy hassle-free management of these head units while doing some other works too. The remote control comes with easy-to-use features and you would avail it for convenient operations.
The KNA-RCDV330 remote control supports audio mode that allows you to power functions including source switching, volume, dual zone, AM/FM tuning and iPod/USB playback and a lot more. Not only this, the wonderful device also includes the DVD mode to operate functions including CD/DVD playback and file/track/folder searches. It is a standard device that fulfills your entire needs regarding controlling the plenty of multimedia gadgets.
If you want to run your TV tuner, the Kenwood KNA remote control also let you do so using its TV mode. You can select channel as per your choice to play with the help of the wireless remote control. You can say this that Kenwood has just paid fully and sincere attention in the manufacturer of such a fantastic remote control that is more powerful than other remote control while are flowing in the market.
The Kenwood has empowered its KNA-RCDV330 works well on two supplied ?AAA? batteries that come along with the unit. Moreover, the wireless remote control also operates off of IR transmission so the KNA-RCDV330 must be meaningful at the front-panel of your attuned Kenwood head units even within direct line of vision. Now you can experience with the high-quality and durable Kenwood remote control to operate the multimedia devices.
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.
Kenwood DDX512 Multimedia Player Review
April 17, 2008
The Kenwood DDX512 presents itself as a multipurpose in dash receiver. Its double DIN design features a large 6.1? LCD touchscreen display that is capable of displaying navigation information with the optional Kenwood KNS-G510 navigation module. You can watch movies, listen to your favorite CD, or even listen to your downloaded music in MP3 or WMA file formats.
What?s great about the DDX512 is the user-minded design. In other words, the unit is ready to do whatever it is you want to do. It doesn?t come high in price with features that you do not need. Instead, it is almost everything ready: Satellite (both Sirius and XM), Bluetooth, HD Radio, iPod, and iPod Video. Now all you have to do is decide what you want to do with the receiver and buy the appropriate accessories so that it is customized to your needs.
Even without additional accessories, the multimedia savvy DDX512 is capable of receiving iPod sources through its rear USB input, USB flash drives with multimedia files, as well as 3.5mm headphone jack sources. In addition, it could also receive gaming consoles like an Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3 through its rear RCA audio and video inputs. You could even use the RCA audio and video inputs to plug in your rear view camera for added safety and rearview visibility. If you?re an old school rider, you may have a CD changer?don?t worry, the Kenwood DDX512 could also control and receive audio from Kenwood CD changers.
Cosmetically, the unit may not be the most attractive; but keep in mind that this is a low-cost unit that performs reliably and is packed with a ton of multimedia functions. It is in essence a basic double DIN multimedia receiver, but is protected with the Kenwood name and quality. One particularly nice thing to point out is the slot DVD input. It?s placed right above the screen so you don?t have to flip the panel off or slide it down, it simply slides in instead. The buttons are pretty average for a unit like this and features a rotary dial for volume or other audio adjustment controls.
One thing to keep in mind about this great Kenwood car audio headunit is the lack of a built-in cooling fan. Be sure to provide plenty of rear ventilation when installing and let the unit cool down from being in the hot parking lot all day before turning it on. For the most part, this versatile unit is worth the cost, especially with the ability for the DDX512 to receive GPS Navigation, Satellite Radio, HD Radio, iPod, and iPod Video sources.
Kenwood KVT-512 DVD Receiver Review
April 9, 2008
We live in a world now where cars and trucks are becoming more and more high tech. From back up video cameras to heated steering wheels, more apparently is better. That?s why drivers are upgrading their vehicles even after they buy one brand new. The Kenwood KVT-512 is one of those higher end after market in-dash receivers for those that want it all.
Why is the Kenwood KVT-512 so great?
The Kenwood KVT-512 in-dash is a fantastic addition to any vehicle, especially for the price (some stores in the mid to low 500?s). The screen on this in-dash DVD player is a 7? LCD motorized touchscreen. That?s seven inches of bright variable illumination that will allow the user to adjust the touch screen to the colors of the car?s interior. That?s pretty unique. If you black interior with wood trim, then customize your motorized touchscreen to match it.
One very impressive feature of the Kenwood KVT-512 is the fact that it comes ready for just about everything. Ready for your iPod. Ready for your CD changer. Ready for your Bluetooth device. Ready for navigation. Ready for your HD Radio tuner. The rear USB connection is installed so that users can direct connect their iPod to their in-dash. This is so much easier than using an fm transmitter and the sound is much clearer. Kenwood also makes available a USB-to-iPod adapter that is made specifically for the extreme heat that can come from the cars. Now a days, everyone uses an iPod for their music and the direct connect is the best way to do it. For those that don?t always use an iPod for their music, the Kenwood KVT-512 is ready for a CD changer. With local and state laws coming up soon, some of us (if not all of us soon) will be ticketed for their use of a cell phone while they are driving. That is the beauty of a built-in Bluetooth. Just sync it with your cell phone and the in-dash will take over. The KVT-512 can be used for both receiving and making calls. It is also ready for built-in navigation to help us get where we need to go. Still listen to the radio? Why not do it in high definition? Once again, the Kenwood KVT-512 comes ready for HD Radio.
To add more to the all-in-one of the Kenwood KVT-512, it also will read just about any type of disc that is put into it. Not only does it play CDs, but it also plays CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, and AAC discs. Plus it will show the ID3 tagging on the display. That just lets you know the title of the song, the artists, the album, etc. It?s really a convenient feature. Not only does it play DVDs, but it also plays DVD?R/RW, and DivX discs. Just don?t go trying to put any Blu-ray disc into it. It won?t work.
The Kenwood KVT-512 comes with one set of extra RCA inputs in the back. This enables the use of an external unit to play. Hook up your Xbox or you Playstation and play. In addition to the extra RCA inputs, there is also an extra 3.5mm front panel auxiliary input for other MP3 players or audio devices. A feature that comes in handy a lot more than some people think.
So in today?s world of ?keeping up with the Jones?? and our ?gotta have it all? attitude, the Kenwood KVT-512 is a great way to do it all. And do it all at a reasonable price.
Kenwood KDC-135 CD Player Car Stereo Receiver Review
March 6, 2008
The KDC-135 is a car stereo CD receiver from Kenwood that is specially designed to benefit from the music on the go mindset of today. There is a handy auxiliary input on the faceplate of the device that allows you to plug in any of your portable audio player so you can now enjoy all your favorite songs while in the car. The inbuilt amplifier of the stereo offers plenty of power and you can also shape the sound with the Q sound controls of Kenwood system.
