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LONG BEACH, CALIF., April 19th, 2021JVC Mobile Entertainment is excited to announce it is now shipping its KV-DR305W ($99.95 MAP) dashboard camera.
 
The KV-DR305W is a feature rich, value-priced dash cam, boasting Full HD (1920 x 1080) recording, WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) technology, an F2.0 wide angle lens, along with built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®. It includes everything needed to be installed and used right out of the box, including a 16GB microSD card, adjustable mount, and 12-volt socket power connector.
 
Its user-friendly design allows simplified control with 4 easy-to-access side-mounted buttons that correspond to icons displayed on its 2.7” full-color screen. The system automatically begins continuous recording after startup.   By default, when its built-in G shock sensor senses an incident such as a sudden impact or an accidental crash during continuous recording, it records and stores those events in a dedicated folder. All recordings can be accessed by removing the microSD card and viewing on a computer with the JVC Route Watcher software.  Alternatively, recordings can be viewed via a Wi-Fi connected smartphone with the aid of the JVC DRV Link app. This app also enables the user to access additional camera control functionality.
Even at this price point, recording quality is unparalleled. By capturing over 2 million pixels at 30fps (frames per second) and pairing its WDR technology (which helps to reduce headlight glare or shadows) and F2.0 wide-angle lens, playback of road events are clear and precise.
 
“JVC is a well-known name in the camera industry, having a long-term history of bringing innovative, class-leading camera technology to the market,” said Ron Trout, Director of JVC Mobile Entertainment Sales.“ As JVC Mobile Entertainment now enters into the booming dash cam market, we can continue to build on this legacy in the in-vehicle environment.”
 
For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit http://www.us.jvc.com/car.
 
About JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation
JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation and is a leading developer of car entertainment products for the consumer market, two-way radio communications systems for public safety, private industry and amateur users, and video equipment for the broadcast and professional markets. For detailed information, call JVCKENWOOD USA at 1-800-252-5722 or visit us at http://us.jvckenwood.com and www.us.jvc.com/car.
 
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LONG BEACH, CALIF., November 15th, 2021JVC Mobile Entertainment is excited to announce it is now shipping its IP67/IP66 Waterproof/Dustproof KS-DR2004D ($249.95 MAP) 4-Channel Compact Digital Amplifier.

The KS-DR2004D produces a conservatively-rated 50 Watts x 4 RMS at 4-Ohm, 75 Watts x 4 RMS at 2-Ohm, 150 Watts x 2 RMS at 4-Ohm, or 75 Watts x 2 + 150 Watts x 1 at 4-Ohm. It offers about every adjustment anyone could ask for behind its removable waterproof/dustproof panel; input sensitivity 4-12V (speaker level) 0.2-5V (RCA level), selectable/variable HPF/LPF (50-200Hz, -12dB/octave), 2ch or 4ch input mode selection, and 2ch or 3-4ch output mode selection. Engineered with installation flexibility in mind, this amplifier features channel mode selectors and signal sensing turn-on capabilities.

Besides the incredible amount of power for its size and ease of installation, what truly sets this amplifier apart is its strong weather protection performance. Its QUAD-proof protection incorporates certification at IPX7/IPX6 for water and dust, ASTM117 salt-spray testing for rust, and 3-axis multi-frequency testing for vibration. Its sealed cast aluminum chassis has silicon seals along with stainless steel bottom plate assembly screws. Connections include pigtail cables with molded strain relief bushings and an in-line fuse (40A) with a rubber cover.

The amplifier’s efficient and Class D design allows installation in the most demanding of environments, making it perfect for UTVs, ATVs, watercraft, motorcycles, golf carts, classic cars, and MORE! Mud, Sand, Dirt, Rocks, or Water, the KS-DR2004D is BUILT TO LAST!

“JVC Mobile Entertainment is the 1-stop solution for all of your on and off-road vehicle sound needs,” said Ron Trout, Director of JVC Mobile Entertainment Sales. ”We’ve listened to what is being asked for in the market, and with its full weather-proof design, our engineering team truly knocked it out of the park with this one.”

Learn more about KS-DR2004D by clicking here.

For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit http://www.us.jvc.com/car.

JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation and is a leading developer of car entertainment products for the consumer market, two-way radio communications systems for public safety, private industry and amateur users, and video equipment for the broadcast and professional markets. For detailed information, call JVCKENWOOD USA at 1-800-252-5722 or visit us at http://us.jvckenwood.com and www.us.jvc.com/car.      

LONG BEACH, CALIF., February 8th, 2021 -- JVC Mobile Entertainment is announcing the launch of its USA Dealer Support Facebook Group. The group can be found by searching for “JVC Mobile Entertainment USA Dealer Support” on Facebook.

“With the rising demand for interactive product support groups, we have chosen to officially provide that environment via Facebook,” stated Ron Trout, JVC Mobile Entertainment’s Director of Sales. “We want this to be a fun environment with a meaningful purpose, providing a place for dealers to share information and gain valuable insights.”

The group was created with the primary intent of providing a place for members to share valuable information and offer tech support to each other. It is a place that will allow dealers to have contact with both their peers and employees of JVC, creating an open environment of learning and comradery.

JVC will also encourage the sharing of ideas for future products and ask for constructive product feedback. New product information, upcoming trainings, tech tips, and more will be provided in the group, which is ultimately an extension of its dealer on-demand resource site JVC DRIVE (http://jvcdrive.us.jvckenwood.com/). JVC DRIVE originally launched in 2019 as a private dealer learning management system and resource site, providing instant access to new product information, trainings, videos, tech papers, marketing assets, and more.

To gain admittance, authorized JVC dealer’s employees must answer specific questions, of which will be reviewed by the admin team. This will help to ensure that the admin team can devote their time in prioritizing help to authorized JVC dealers.

For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit http://www.us.jvc.com/car.

JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation and is a leading developer of car entertainment products for the consumer market, two-way radio communications systems for public safety, private industry and amateur users, and video equipment for the broadcast and professional markets. For detailed information, call JVCKENWOOD USA at 1-800-252-5722 or visit us at http://us.jvckenwood.com, www.kenwood.com/usa and www.us.jvc.com/car.

Users choose between stylish flat face or variable illumination

LAS VEGAS – January 5, 2017 (MEDIAWIRE) – JVC Mobile Entertainment replaced its popular KD-R975BTS with the KD-R985BTS, and introduced the new KD-R988BTS to create a single-DIN flagship duo that provides two style options. Buyers can select complete variable illumination to match vehicle lighting, or take one-button simplicity in a new flat-face design. Besides this distinction, both models provide a similar user experience, including two new features that make listening to music a social event among passengers in the vehicle.

“The KD-R985BTS and KD-R988BTS offer two distinctly different looks, both of which enhance the style of any vehicle,” said Hazim Jainoor, marketing manager for the JVC Mobile Entertainment brand. “We set out to make them visually appealing and fun to interact with, but that doesn’t diminish the fact that they produce high-quality audio and provide seamless smartphone integration.”

The KD-R988BTS features JVC’s new flat-face design with an ergonomic main feature button. The elongated, dual-press button can be set to almost any color to offset the blue and white of the radio display, and controls source selection, volume and sound adjustment as well as answering and ending phone calls over a Bluetooth®-connected smartphone.

The KD-R985BTS by contrast has three zones in which illumination can be set individually. Its refreshed design includes illuminated preset buttons and USB port. Both units share a new 2-line display that shows source and status information in an easy-to-read format.

The new units are the first to feature JVC Streaming DJ, which lets up to five smartphones be simultaneously connected over Bluetooth to play music through the receiver. Passengers can easily switch songs by pressing play on their phone to push their media to the receiver. JVC Streaming DJ works with songs stored on the phone as well as the phone’s streaming media apps. Also, with the JVC Remote smartphone app available from the App Store or Google Play, passengers can operate the receiver, view sources and make audio adjustments from a compatible smartphone connected via Bluetooth.

Smartphones and storage media can connect through the front USB port which also charges select devices. Both models feature built-in control of content played from a connected iPhone® or Android™-based smartphone. A connected iPhone (wired or Bluetooth) enables Siri Eyes Free support to let users get information and perform functions using only voice commands. In addition, both units let users control popular streaming services Pandora Radio® and iHeartRadio directly from the receiver interface, and are SiriusXM® ready with connection of the SiriusXM Connect SXV300 satellite radio tuner (subscription required; sold separately).

The KD-R988BTS and KD-R985BTS will connect up to two smartphones simultaneously via Bluetooth to make hands-free phone calls and play stored or streaming content. They can accommodate several audio file formats—most significant of which is FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)—and their Sound Adjustment suite works with the entire system to enhance sound quality and optimize the listening stage.

Both units include a 13-band equalizer with eight presets and three parametric equalization settings for most music types. Built in amplification (50 watts x 4) plus a direct connection for a high-efficiency subwoofer make each receiver an easy upgrade for most standard audio systems, and high- and low-pass filters allow connection of external amplifiers to the two sets of four-volt, pre-amplified outputs.

The KD-R988BTS ad KS-R985BTS are available now with suggested retail pricing of $140 and $130, respectively. For more information, visit mobile.jvc.com.



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