In-Dash CD Receivers feature built-in HD Radio^TM Tuners       January 2009, Cypress, Calif. -- JVC Mobile Entertainment continues to respond to increasing demand for digital radio with three new in-dash CD receiver models: KD-HDR20, KD-HDR50, and the Arsenal KD-AHD59. 

The KD-HDR50 CD Receiver features a built-in HD Radio^TM tuner with multicast capability, front auxiliary input, full-speed USB 2.0 connection for iPod®/iPhone^TM with 2-way control and iTunes® Tagging capability.

 iTunes® Tagging allows users to store or "tag" information about that song they are hearing on HD Radio^TM  and store it in their receiver. The tagged song information will transfer to their iPod®/iPhone^TM and be recalled in iTunes® allowing them the option to purchase that song from the iTunes® store. 

 The KD-HDR50 is also ready for Bluetooth® adapter and has MP3/WMA playback capability. Also featured:  MOS-FET 50 watts x 4, 7-band iEQ, and a variable-color illumination display. The receiver is available for shipping in January and has a MSRP of $179.95.

JVC's Arsenal KD-AHD59 CD Receiver, features a built-in HD Radio^TM tuner with Multicasting and iTunes® Tagging capability, front auxiliary input, and Full-Speed USB 2.0 connection with 2-way control for iPod®/iPhone^TM.  The unit is ready for Bluetooth® adapter, Satellite Radio Ready, and has MP3/WMA playback capability. The KD-AHD59 also features 7-band iEQ, wireless remote, MOS-FET 50 watts x 4, 5V pre-output terminals, variable-color illumination display, and is steering wheel remote control ready. The KD-AHD59 also includes a 2-year warranty.  The receiver is available for shipping in January and has a MSRP of $159.95.


Also new for 2009 is the KD-HDR20, featuring a built-in HD Radio^TM tuner with Multi-cast capability, front auxiliary input, and MP3/WMA playback. This receiver is Ready for Bluetooth® adapter, Satellite Radio Ready, and is Ready for iPod®. The KD-HDR20 also features a 7-band iEQ, wireless remote, and MOS-FET 50 watts x 4.  The receiver has an MSRP of $139.95 and ships in January. 

Returning in 2009 is the KT-HD300 add-on adapter for HD Radio^TM, which connects through JVC's own J-BUS expansion port. The KT-HD300 is be compatible within the new lineup of in-dash units and adds HD Radio^TM tuning to all JVC HD Radio^TM ready receivers. MSRP for the KT-HD300 is $119.95 and is now currently shipping.


About JVC Mobile Entertainment:
JVC Mobile Entertainment products are marketed by JVC Mobile Company of America, a division of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan, Limited. JVC is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio and video products that use superior technologies to deliver high quality sound and images.  The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC is under license. "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod® and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. "Works with iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone^TM and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone^TM is a trademark of Apple Inc.