JVC KD-AHD59 User Manual

KD-AHD59

HD Radio®/USB/CD Receiver

Headunits

MP3/WMA

MOS-FET

50W x 4

20W x 4

RMS

iPod Headunit

2-Way Control

for iPod/iPhone

Full Digital
Full Speed
Charging

for iPod/iPhone

Recommended Features

Ready for

Bluetooth

Adapter

®

Ready for

iPod Adapter

Front AUX

AUDIO

USB G3

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 2 3 4 5

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

Tagging

Data

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

Tagging

Data

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

Tagging

Data

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

Click on button to
purchase the song from
iTunes Store.

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

CD

Digital
Connection

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).

POPS

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)

JAZZ

EQ Control Range 60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6kHz, 15kHz
Level –10 - +10dB

ROCK

CLASSIC

HIP

HOP

USER

Advanced Design for High-Quality Sound

JVC-original sound quality design with
the state-of-the-art circuit and board layout
features less resistance and distortion from
the source signal. Hear the original sound,
just as it is.

THD

0.025

0.005

2008 Model

KD-AHD59

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.

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!

APPLE

RED

(color 1)

(color 2)

HONEY

SAND

(color 7)

(color 8)

GREEN

LIME

(color 14)

(color 13)

POWDER BLUE

(color 20)

(color 19)

GLACIER

LAVENDER

(color 26)

(color 25)

SKY

DARK ORANGE

ORANGE

(color 3)

(color 4)

IVORY

MINT

(color 9)

(color 10)

GRASS

LEAVES

(color 15)

(color 16)

BLUE

ROYAL BLUE

(color 21)

(color 22)

VIOLET

PINK

(color 27)

(color 28)

Over 30,000

+

Customizable Colors

AMBER

(color 5)

TURQUOISE

(color 11)

AQUA

(color 17)

SEA

(color 23)

ROSE

(color 29)

GOLD

(color 6)

PALE GREEN

(color 12)

PALE

(color 18)

INDIGO

(color 24)

USER

High Voltage Line Preout
Terminals

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

5.0V

Line Output

Key Specifications

Maximum Power Output 50W x 4
Continuous Power Output (RMS) 20W RMS x 4 Channels at 4Ω
* Total Harmonic Distortion ; 1.0% THD* + N
Line Preout Terminals (Pair) 1 pair (Gold-Plated)
Subwoofer Output with
Level/Frequency Control

✔

Line Output Level 5.0V
Subwoofer Output Level 5.0V
Subwoofer Gain Control 0 - 16dB
Load Impedance 4Ω (4 - 8Ω allowable)
Line Output Impedance 1kΩ

Dimentions (W x H x D)

Installation Size 7
Panel Size 7
Detachable Face Plate 6

3/16
7/16
3/4

” x 2
” x 2

” x 1

1/16

5/16

” x 6

5/16

13/16

” 182 x 52 x 159.5 mm

1/4

” x

” 188 x 58 x 5 mm

3/4

” x

” 176 x 46 x 19.3 mm

Compatible iPod/iPhone Models

Requires

KS-PD100

Requires

KS-PD100

Requires

KS-PD100

Requires

KS-PD100

✔

USB

** **

✔

USB

✔

USB

Connections

USB

✔

✔

USB

J-BUS

KS-BTA200

USB

✔

AUX-IN

Front USB

USB Memory

Portable HDD

✔

USB

KS-PD100

Portable Audio Players

iPod iPhone

USB

✔

✔

USB

iPod

✔

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.

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