JVC KW-M180BT & Rear View Camera Combo

JVC KW-M180BT — Detailed Overview & Specifications

1. Display & User Interface

• 6.8" (or 6.75") capacitive touchscreen (WVGA, 800 × 480) — Provides vibrant color, high-contrast visuals, and responsive touch control.

• Fast Bootup — Powers on quickly and is ready to use almost immediately. 

2. Smartphone Connectivity & Media

• USB Mirroring for Android™ — Display and control Android apps on the receiver’s screen via the Mirroring for JVC app using both touch points (screen and phone). 

• Bluetooth v5.0 — Offers hands-free calling and audio streaming with high-definition voice (HFP 1.6) and AVRCP 1.5 for advanced browsing. 

• Built-in USB playback — Plays music and video files via USB. Supports MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC for audio, and formats like MPEG-1/2, MPEG-4/H.264, MKV for video. 

3. Performance & Audio Tuning

• MOSFET Amplifier — Efficient, compact amplifier delivering clean power. Offers 16 W RMS × 4 channels (4 Ω, 20–20 kHz, 1% THD) and up to 45 W × 4 peak (180 W total). 

• 5-channel 2 V Pre-outs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer) — Includes independent bass level control. 

• Advanced Filtering — Both front and rear speakers feature high-pass filters; the subwoofer has a low-pass filter, with adjustable frequency (30–250 Hz), slope (–6 to –24 dB), gain (–8 to 0 dB), and phase on the sub channel.

• Digital Time Alignment (DTA) — Optimizes audio staging by adjusting delay and level per speaker, based on listening position. 

• 13-band Equalizer + Presets — Customize sound with fine-tuning or use one of the preset options.

4. Design & Installation

• Short (shallow) chassis (approx. 75 mm / 3") — Easier to install in tight or double-DIN bays. 

• Rear-view camera input (with adjustable parking guidelines) — Supports camera feed for safer reversing.

5. Additional Features & Usability

• Format Compatibility — Plays a wide variety of audio and video formats. 

• Firmware Updates via USB — Keep the system up to date with downloadable software. 

• Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready — Maintains your factory controls using a third-party adapter; some markets (like NZ) support direct OEM steering functions. 

• Optional Remote Control (RM-RK258) — Adds remote control functionality if desired. 

6. Media & Tuner Support

• AM/FM Radio with RDS (Radio Data System) — Includes preset memory and auto station scanning. 

• Disc-Free Design — No CD or DVD drive; fully digital media via USB, Bluetooth, or smartphone. 

Summary Table

Best For

Drivers wanting an affordable yet feature-rich upgrade from factory radios—especially those needing Android smartphone mirroring, advanced audio tuning, and a compact, easy-to-install unit without optical drives.