JVC KD-AVX44 El Kameleon Vehicle Multimedia Receiver w/ 3.5" Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I was searching around trying to find something that I could use as my central "media" center without having to install a mac mini in my Pt Cruiser.
My needs were/are: Ipod integration (including video playback), Dvd Playback, CDs, Bluetooth and of course am/fm. After a long hard search of single-din units I choose this model.
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What I liked about this unit is you have a video out. You can hook up your headrest monitors and if you have a game system (Xbox, PS, Wii...what have you) you can hook it up to the video in that it has to offer as well (with full playback to your headrests). This just allows you to have direct connection to your cars speakers.
Dvd Playback. It is very good. Turn the car off, it'll start right back up where it left off.
Bluetooth. My boyfriend has a Pioneer DEH-P9800BT which I installed as well (A great unit if you don't require Dvd play back). Unlike the pioneer unit there is no mic to install anywhere and the quality still sounds pretty good on both ends. Doesn't matter what source you are using Bluetooth will alert you when someone is calling by pausing your music/video and showing the caller Id. You can accept or decline.
AM/FM. I was a bit disappointed that the unit didn't have RDS. I have been using a factory unit that had it and kind of miss that feature. Seemed like a feature they could have added.
Ipod. Heres where I am on the fence. I had been using a fm transmitter for my ipod and finally wanted direct connect because I could not take the quality anymore. I purchased an Apple Composite AV Cable (THIS WORKS JUST AS GOOD AS A JVC KSU20 CABLE) Of course, The quality was 300% better than before. However, The Interface is a bit slow. I really hope that JVC comes out with a firmware upgrade that speeds it up a bit. When I go to play "The Killers" it takes me approx. 1 minute to get to the letter "K". But for the most part I keep it on shuffle. The unit charges the Ipod as well.
Ipod Video. This is a cool feature. With either the JVC KSU20 or the Ipod Composite AV cable. You can watch any video off your ipod and direct the signal to the headrest monitors as well.
Pros: Great Bluetooth, DVD, Ipod Video integration with a sleek (no button look). Love the 4 setting tilt screen (great for stereo units closer to the ground)And Love the Proximity motion light as well.
Cons: For a single din unit JVC did a decent job, Ipod interface is really my only complaint. I had looked at the JVC KD NX5000. But didn't like the look of the unit or felt the need for crappy navagation. The menu interface feels like it should be more user friendly (getting to the ipod artists list has to be done by hitting about 5 buttons)
I have not used satellite or the back-up camera (which I plan to install soon).
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Good luck and have fun with this great little unit.*UPDATE*
A few new things.
Satellite Radio - Bought the Sirius Adapter through ebay. Though it's not as fast as a stand-alone unit, It sounds great and it's nice to have it integrated into the radio.
Iphone Compatibility - I was a little disappointed to see that, unfortunately, the Iphone does not seem to be compatible with the unit. Maybe with either an update from Apple or JVC this will change in the future. For now, I use my usable Ipod touch just as a music jukebox in the car and Iphone for everything else (gym, work, etc...). It's actually not a bad setup.
HD Radio - Buying the HD Adapter fixed my RDS problem. Any stations that send out artist info is now displayed. Without excellent reception, those extra HD stations are hit or miss. It's a nice feature to have. Quality can be exceptional at times.
I will keep those interested up-to-date if I come across any new info on the unit.
Have Fun,
Mary

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Power Acoustik HDVD-9BK 8.8-Inch Pre-Loaded Universal Headrest Monitors with Twin DVD Combo and Headphones (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me first start out saying that I have owned this product for over a month now and it has exceeded my expectations. I chose headrest monitors instead of the drop down roof mounted ones because I did not want to obstruct rear view vision and allow independent viewing / game play while on long road trip. These cd /dvd players mounted in the headrest eliminate the extra wiring to a dvd console.
My only hesitation from purchasing these earlier was from not knowing if there was any noise coming from the fan / dvd that would drive me bonkers, but I was very pleased to learn this was not the case. These units were quiet - the only thing I can hear from the rear were giggles from the Monty Python movie my son was watching while we were on a three hour trip. Simply Awesome.
I installed these myself since there was power under the seat (for power seats), but had to call support to find out which post carried the power and which were a/v. Tech guy was helpful - power cable is on DVD side(FYI). The size of the screen was perfect - it looks alot bigger than I imagined and I am glad I did not go for the bigger screen that would have been problematic. The brightness and quality of the picture was superb. comes with two remotes and good to use since touch screen is great if you don't have the remote handy, but you will have to put up with finger smudges.

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Here's a great way to keep the backseat entertained without breaking the bank or having to deal with custom installations. This twin-pack features two Power Acoustik HDVD-9 headrest DVD systems that easily attach to your vehicle's front-seat headrests to provide hours of multimedia entertainment to your passengers.

8.8-Inch Touchscreen Control everything from the HDVD-9's 8.8-inch touchscreen. The unit's screen features a swivel adjustment for optimizing your viewing angle, and most features are accessed directly from the touch screen.
With its 1440 x 234 resolution and four screen modes--full, wide, cinema, zoom--the HDVD-9 delivers a striking image no matter the media.
Adjustable Poles Fit most any vehicle thanks to pole width adjustment from 4 to 8.5 inches.
Wide Media Support For video, you can play back your favorite DVDs and DVD-Rs, VCD, SVCD and even DivX files, in 16:9 widescreen for a cinematic experience in the backseat.
You can also listen to music on CDs or CD-R/RWs, and access your digital library with MP3 playback, from disc, SD card, or USB device.
Input/Output Connect external devices using the 3.5 mini front panel Audio/Video input on both headrests. Easily connect video game systems, MP3 players, or other capable devices you brought along.
You can also select the DVD or A/V input from the other headrest, for sharing the entertainment.
Wireless Headphones Each headrest unit boasts a built-in transmitter for use with wireless headphones.
Two pairs of headphones are included.
SD Card reader & USB Mini Input If you don't feel like burning your MP3s or DivX files to DVD or CD, you can just throw them on a thumb drive or SD Card and you're all set.
Remote Controls Included Two remotes give you full control over each headrest unit.
What's in the Box Two Power Acoustik HDVD-9 Headrest Monitors (black), Two sets of wireless headphones, Two remote controls, User's Manual

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Power Acoustik HDVD-9BG 8.8-Inch Pre-Loaded Universal Headrest Monitors with Twin DVD Combo and Headphones (Beige) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me first start out saying that I have owned this product for over a month now and it has exceeded my expectations. I chose headrest monitors instead of the drop down roof mounted ones because I did not want to obstruct rear view vision and allow independent viewing / game play while on long road trip. These cd /dvd players mounted in the headrest eliminate the extra wiring to a dvd console.
My only hesitation from purchasing these earlier was from not knowing if there was any noise coming from the fan / dvd that would drive me bonkers, but I was very pleased to learn this was not the case. These units were quiet - the only thing I can hear from the rear were giggles from the Monty Python movie my son was watching while we were on a three hour trip. Simply Awesome.
I installed these myself since there was power under the seat (for power seats), but had to call support to find out which post carried the power and which were a/v. Tech guy was helpful - power cable is on DVD side(FYI). The size of the screen was perfect - it looks alot bigger than I imagined and I am glad I did not go for the bigger screen that would have been problematic. The brightness and quality of the picture was superb. comes with two remotes and good to use since touch screen is great if you don't have the remote handy, but you will have to put up with finger smudges.

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Here's a great way to keep the backseat entertained without breaking the bank or having to deal with custom installations. This twin-pack features two Power Acoustik HDVD-9 headrest DVD systems that easily attach to your vehicle's front-seat headrests to provide hours of multimedia entertainment to your passengers.

8.8-Inch Touchscreen Control everything from the HDVD-9's 8.8-inch touchscreen. The unit's screen features a swivel adjustment for optimizing your viewing angle, and most features are accessed directly from the touch screen.
With its 1440 x 234 resolution and four screen modes--full, wide, cinema, zoom--the HDVD-9 delivers a striking image no matter the media.
Adjustable Poles Fit most any vehicle thanks to pole width adjustment from 4 to 8.5 inches.
Wide Media Support For video, you can play back your favorite DVDs and DVD-Rs, VCD, SVCD and even DivX files, in 16:9 widescreen for a cinematic experience in the backseat.
You can also listen to music on CDs or CD-R/RWs, and access your digital library with MP3 playback, from disc, SD card, or USB device.
Input/Output Connect external devices using the 3.5 mini front panel Audio/Video input on both headrests. Easily connect video game systems, MP3 players, or other capable devices you brought along.
You can also select the DVD or A/V input from the other headrest, for sharing the entertainment.
Wireless Headphones Each headrest unit boasts a built-in transmitter for use with wireless headphones.
Two pairs of headphones are included.
SD Card reader & USB Mini Input If you don't feel like burning your MP3s or DivX files to DVD or CD, you can just throw them on a thumb drive or SD Card and you're all set.
Remote Controls Included Two remotes give you full control over each headrest unit.
What's in the Box Two Power Acoustik HDVD-9 Headrest Monitors (beige), Two sets of wireless headphones, Two remote controls, User's Manual

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