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JVC KD-SH1000
I figure I'll do a write up on the most important features of this unit since it's a great budget deck. They can be found as low as $110 shipped. Which is amazing considering the features.
Let's start off with the network crossover. To activate the x-over mode, the unit must be turned off. You then hold ^ + v + eject buttons at the same time. Then use the knob to turn it on/off. After that, navigate to the Menu and then SEL.
Crossover
It's your basic 3 way crossover. Front HPF, Rear Bandpass (HPF+LPF), and Subwoofer LPF. There is not a phase shift option.
All channels have 0db -6db -12db -18db slopes.
The unit uses the Front HPF setting as the Rear LPF setting. You cannot over/underlap. Once you set one of them it automatically sets the other.
Front HPF/Rear LPF settings:
1.6khz 2khz 2.5khz 3.2khz 4khz 5khz 6.3khz 8khz 10khz 12.5khz 16khz
Rear HPF settings:
31.5hz 40hz 50hz 63hz 80hz 100hz 125hz 160hz 200hz
You have to navigate to the Subwoofer option via SEL to change the Sub x-over options
Subwoofer LPF settings:
31.5hz 40hz 50hz 63hz 80hz 100hz 125hz 160hz 200hz
Equalizer
The unit has a selectable 9 band graphic EQ, or a 3 band parametric EQ.
Parametric EQ settings:
Band 1:
20hz 25hz 31.5hz 40hz 50hz 63hz 80hz 100hz 125hz 160hz 200hz 250hz
Band 2:
1khz 1.2khz 1.6khz 2khz
Band 3:
8khz 10khz 12.5khz 16khz 20khz
All bands have a selectable Q values of 0.7 1 2 3 4 5, as well as frequency boost/cut from -10 to +10
Graphic EQ settings:
9 bands
63hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 12.5khz
All have frequency boost/cut from -10 to +10
Time Alignment (DSM)
When in network mode it automatically sets itself to defeat, meaning you have to manually adjust the settings yourself instead of using the pre-set.
It has measurements in either cm or inches, adjustments are in 5cm increments or 2 inch increments . To change from one to the other hold the display button while in the DSM menu.
Other features
Amp Gain
High PWR
Unit uncaps volume to 50/50
Low PWR
Unit caps volume at 30/50
Off
Turn off internal amp
Volume ADJ
Adjusts volume of each source from -5 to +5
Subwoofer Volume
Adjust sub volume from 0 to 10
USB
I figure I should mention this since I've read the unit can only read up to 4gb memory sticks. I use a 8gb Cruzer Fit fully stored, and it has no problem reading all the files on it.
I've also read that it is slow to load files from the USB. With the stick I'm using it loads in under 10 seconds. It depends on the stick being used on how fast it loads. I tried a cheap Transcend 8gb stick and it took between 20 to 30 seconds to load.
File Search
To search through folders without navigating through each one you have to go to menu, then mode, then list. After that you can use the arrow buttons to navigate to the desired folder. It's a pain IMO.
SD card
I have not used this feature, but the manual says it can only read up to 4gb. It also says that about the USB stick and that was wrong.
I just noticed while looking at the JVC site it says this in the foot notes about the SD slot.
"Compatible with up to 32GB SDHC and up to 2GB SD "
JVC KD-SH-1000
Overall this is a great unit with a lot of features considering the price. If anyone has any question I'll be glad to answer anything about it other than "how's the SQ". I'll just say it sounds good and would hard to beat at the price point.
If anyone has anything to add I'll be glad to edit into my post.
I figure I'll do a write up on the most important features of this unit since it's a great budget deck. They can be found as low as $110 shipped. Which is amazing considering the features.
Let's start off with the network crossover. To activate the x-over mode, the unit must be turned off. You then hold ^ + v + eject buttons at the same time. Then use the knob to turn it on/off. After that, navigate to the Menu and then SEL.
Crossover
It's your basic 3 way crossover. Front HPF, Rear Bandpass (HPF+LPF), and Subwoofer LPF. There is not a phase shift option.
All channels have 0db -6db -12db -18db slopes.
The unit uses the Front HPF setting as the Rear LPF setting. You cannot over/underlap. Once you set one of them it automatically sets the other.
Front HPF/Rear LPF settings:
1.6khz 2khz 2.5khz 3.2khz 4khz 5khz 6.3khz 8khz 10khz 12.5khz 16khz
Rear HPF settings:
31.5hz 40hz 50hz 63hz 80hz 100hz 125hz 160hz 200hz
You have to navigate to the Subwoofer option via SEL to change the Sub x-over options
Subwoofer LPF settings:
31.5hz 40hz 50hz 63hz 80hz 100hz 125hz 160hz 200hz
Equalizer
The unit has a selectable 9 band graphic EQ, or a 3 band parametric EQ.
Parametric EQ settings:
Band 1:
20hz 25hz 31.5hz 40hz 50hz 63hz 80hz 100hz 125hz 160hz 200hz 250hz
Band 2:
1khz 1.2khz 1.6khz 2khz
Band 3:
8khz 10khz 12.5khz 16khz 20khz
All bands have a selectable Q values of 0.7 1 2 3 4 5, as well as frequency boost/cut from -10 to +10
Graphic EQ settings:
9 bands
63hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 12.5khz
All have frequency boost/cut from -10 to +10
Time Alignment (DSM)
When in network mode it automatically sets itself to defeat, meaning you have to manually adjust the settings yourself instead of using the pre-set.
It has measurements in either cm or inches, adjustments are in 5cm increments or 2 inch increments . To change from one to the other hold the display button while in the DSM menu.
Other features
Amp Gain
High PWR
Unit uncaps volume to 50/50
Low PWR
Unit caps volume at 30/50
Off
Turn off internal amp
Volume ADJ
Adjusts volume of each source from -5 to +5
Subwoofer Volume
Adjust sub volume from 0 to 10
USB
I figure I should mention this since I've read the unit can only read up to 4gb memory sticks. I use a 8gb Cruzer Fit fully stored, and it has no problem reading all the files on it.
I've also read that it is slow to load files from the USB. With the stick I'm using it loads in under 10 seconds. It depends on the stick being used on how fast it loads. I tried a cheap Transcend 8gb stick and it took between 20 to 30 seconds to load.
File Search
To search through folders without navigating through each one you have to go to menu, then mode, then list. After that you can use the arrow buttons to navigate to the desired folder. It's a pain IMO.
SD card
I have not used this feature, but the manual says it can only read up to 4gb. It also says that about the USB stick and that was wrong.
I just noticed while looking at the JVC site it says this in the foot notes about the SD slot.
"Compatible with up to 32GB SDHC and up to 2GB SD "
JVC KD-SH-1000
Overall this is a great unit with a lot of features considering the price. If anyone has any question I'll be glad to answer anything about it other than "how's the SQ". I'll just say it sounds good and would hard to beat at the price point.
If anyone has anything to add I'll be glad to edit into my post.
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