Bluetooth car stereo, car audio KD-R981BT • JVC U.K.

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1-DIN CD Receiver

KD-R981BT

Discontinued Model

The stylish KD-R981BT comes with a unique Variable Colour Illumination system that is certain to spice up your vehicle’s interior. The single Din Bluetooth car stereo KD981BT features hands free calling, iPhone/Android direct USB connection and display colour customisation. Once connected via Bluetooth, you can stream music and take control of your playlist. In addition to this the KD-R981BT features the new remote app compatible with iOS and Android for easy operation for set up and control variety of features

Car Audio
2025/24 Brochure

Features

Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile 1.6
Bluetooth Automatic Pairing for iPhone & Android
Bluetooth AVRCP1.5 for Versatile Song Selection
2 Phones Full-Time Connection
iPod/iPhone Music Playback
Android Music Playback (AUDIO MODE and AUTO MODE)
High Current 1.5A Charging
24bit FLAC Compatible with Tag
JVC Remote Control App
13-Band Graphic EQ
Volume Link EQ
Sound Response
3-Zone Variable Color Illumination
2-Line VA LCD Display
Time Alignment
Sound Lift
Space Enhancement
K2 Technology
JVC Streaming D.J.
drvnEQ

Technical Specifications
Accessories
Product Support

Technical Specifications

KD-R981BT - 1-DIN CD Receiver

Display

Detachable Face Panel: Yes

Display Type: 2-Line VA LCD Display

LCD Colour: Variable Color

Adjustable RGB Key illumination: Yes

Auto Dimmer: Yes

Russian Text Compatible: Yes

Spanish Text Compatible: Yes

Radio Tuner

Radio Data System (RDS): Yes

FM Frequency Range: 87.5 - 108.0MHz

AM Frequency Range: (MW) 531 - 1,611kHz (9kHz), (LW) 153 - 279kHz (9kHz)

Preset Stations: 18FM + 6AM

Tuner Preset Back-up Memory: Yes

Automatic Preset / SSM (FM only): Yes

Media Playback

MP3 Compatible with Tag: CD / USB

WMA Compatible with Tag: CD / USB

WAV Compatible with Tag: USB

AAC Compatible with Tag: CD / USB

FLAC Compatible with Tag: USB ( Up to 24bit/48kHz )

USB

Location: Front

Drive Change Mode for Mass Storage Class

1.5A Max. Power Supply Current: Yes

CD Player

Random/Repeat Play: Yes

CD-R/RW Compatible: Yes

CD Text: Yes

Bluetooth®

Built-In Bluetooth ^[1]: Yes (Ver 3.0)

Voice Dialing ^[2]

Hands Free Call (HFP): Yes (HFP 1.6 wideband speech)

Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP): yes

Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)

Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP): Yes

Serial Port Profile (SPP): Yes

2 Phones Full-Time Connection: Yes

JVC Streaming DJ: Yes

Auto Pairing

Noise Canceller: Yes

Echo Canceller: Yes

Wired Microphone included: Yes

iPod/iPhone Control

iPod/iPhone Music Playback

App(s)

JVC Remote Control App: Yes

App Store (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/jvc-remote/id1154864875

Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jvckenwood.jkts.jvcremoteapp.openlink

Audio

Maximum Power Output (Front & Rear): 50W x 4 / 50W x 2 +Subwoofer (4 ohms) 50W x 1

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1%THD): 22W x 4

MOS-FET Amplifier: Yes

K2 Technology: Yes

EQUALIZER

13-Band Graphic EQ: Yes

Preset EQ: Yes (9-Preset)

Volume Link EQ: Yes

drvn EQ: Yes

High-Pass Filter/Low-Pass Filter: Yes/Yes

Digital Sound Processor (DSP)

Time Alignment: Yes

Space Enhancement: Yes

Sound Response: Yes

Sound Lift: Yes

Loudness Control: Yes (Off/Low/High)

Inputs and Outputs

Auxiliary (AUX) Input: 1 (Front)

Pre-Out Terminals: 3 Pairs (Front + Rear + Subwoofer)

Pre-Output Level: 4.0V

Subwoofer Output with Level/Frequency Control: Yes (Level -50 - +10)

Subwoofer Output Level: 4.0V

Subwoofer Direct Connection (Mono Lch): Yes

General

Wired Steering Remote Control Ready: Yes

ISO Connector: Yes

Installation Size (W x H x D): 182 x 53 x 159mm

Unit weight in individual package: 1.6kg

[1] Available functions depend on mobile phone.
[2] Voice recognition compatible mobile phone required

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