Anyone familiar with this unit? I'm thinking about picking this up. I would like a double din but I am concerned about security and not being able to remove the face off most models.

So I am looking for a very flexible single din head unit that I can take the face off when I leave. So far the most cost effective but flexible unit I have found is the JVC Kameleon KD-AVX44. Can you guys take a look and tell me if you know of an alternative to this one in both price and flexibility?

Tks

Here is the link and below is a link of features:

AV Systems
DVD Player KD-AVX44J
Video Format NTSC
DivX(R) Compatible Yes
DVD-R/-RW, +R/+RW Compatible Yes
Video DAC 108MHz/12-bit DAC
DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG Audio 5.1ch DTS/5.1ch Dolby Digital/MPEG Audio
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
GIGA MP3 MULTI Yes
AAC Compatible [1] Yes
JPEG/MPEG 1/2 Compatible Yes
Dual-Zone Function Yes
Pause/Step/Slow Pause/Slow (Remote Only)
Direct Chapter Access Yes (Remote Only)
Video CD Playback Yes
Frequency Response 16 - 22,000Hz (DVD fs=48kHz), 16 - 44,000Hz (DVD fs=96kHz), 16 - 20,000Hz (CD)
Dynamic Range 93dB (fs=48kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 94dB (fs=48kHz)
Channel Separation 85dB (at 1 kHz, fs=48kHz)
Wow & Flutter Less than measurable limit
VCD Player KD-AVX44J
Video Format NTSC
Video DAC 108MHz/12-bit DAC
Video CD Playback Control Yes
Direct Track Access Yes (Remote Only)
CD Player KD-AVX44J
MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3 Tag/WMA Tag Yes
WAV Compatible with WAV Tag Yes
AAC Compatible [1] Yes
JPEG/MPEG 1/2 Compatible Yes
DivX(R) Compatible Yes
CD-R/RW Compatible Yes
CD Text Yes
Direct Track Access Yes (Remote Only)
Random/Repeat Play Yes
CD Changer Control KD-AVX44J
MP3 Control Yes (with CH-X1500)
CD Text Yes (with CH-X1500)
Random/Repeat Play Yes
Bluetooth Control KD-AVX44J
Bluetooth Control Built-in
Hands Free Call Yes
Audio Streaming Yes
SMS (Short Message Service) Yes (Receipt notification only)
Phonebook Transfer Manual
Voice Recognition Dialing (voice recognition compatible cell phone required) Yes
Mic Unit Yes (Built-in)
iPod/iPhone Control KD-AVX44J
iPod Control Yes (USB/KS-PD100)
Play / Pause / Skip / Search Yes
Random/Repeat Play Yes
Text Yes
Battery Charge Yes (USB/KS-PD100)
iPod nano 1st Yes (USB/KS-PD100)
iPod nano 2nd Yes (USB)
iPod mini Yes (KS-PD100 Required)
iPod 3rd Yes (KS-PD100 Required)
iPod with Click Wheel Yes (KS-PD100 Required)
iPod with Color Display Yes (KS-PD100 Required)
iPod with Video Yes (USB/KS-PD100)
iPod Video File Playback Yes (KS-U20 required.
USB KD-AVX44J
Position Rear (Cable)
MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3 Tag/WMA Tag Yes
WAV Compatible with WAV Tag Yes
AAC Compatible [1] Yes
JPEG/MPEG 1/2 Compatible Yes
DivX(R) Compatible [2] Yes
Direct Folder Select (1-12) Yes (Remote Only)
Random/Repeat Play Yes
Portable HDD Compatible [3] Yes
iPod Video File Playback Yes (KS-U20 required. compatibility depends on iPod)
iPod Audio File Playback Yes
Radio Tuner KD-AVX44J
Tuner Type HS
Preset Stations 18 FM + 6 AM
Station Name Registration Yes
SSM (for FM) Yes
AFNS/PNC Yes
Seek (Up/Down) Yes
Stereo/Mono Switch (for FM) Yes
Auto Antenna Yes
European Switchable Tuner Yes
FM
Frequency Range 87.5 - 107.9MHz
Usable Sensitivity 11.3dBf (1.0uV/75 ohms)
50dB Quieting Sensitivity 16.3dBf (1.8uV/75 ohms)
Stereo Separation 35dB
AM
Frequency Range 530 - 1,710kHz
Sensitivity 20uV
Selectivity 35dB
Amplifier KD-AVX44J
Maximum Power Output 50W x 4
Continuous Power Output (RMS) 20W x 4
MOS-FET Amplifier Yes
Audio DAC 192kHz/24bit
Source-Specific Volume Control Yes
Volume Attenuator Yes
Balance/Fader Control Yes
Equalizer
7-Band iEQ Yes
Headphone Surround Yes
Max. Amp Gain Switcher Yes
Amp Defeat Switch Yes
AV Input Terminals (Video + L/R) Yes (Gold-Plated)
Line Output Terminals (pair) 3 Pairs (Gold-Plated)
Centre Channel Output Yes (Gold-Plated)
Second Audio Output Terminals Yes (Gold-Plated)
Subwoofer Output with Level/Frequency Control Yes (Gold-Plated)
Composite Video Output Yes (Gold-Plated)
Frequency Response 40 - 20,000Hz
Load Impedance 4 ohms (4 - 8 ohms allowable)
Pre-output Level/Impedance 5.0Vrms/1k ohms
Pre-output level/impedance 5V
Video Output Level/Impedance 1.0Vp-p/75 ohms
Audio Output Level/Impedance 5V
Second Audio Output 2.5Vrms/1k ohms
Video Input Level/Impedance 1.0Vp-p/75 ohms
Audio Input Level/Impedance 1.5Vrms/20k ohms
Monitor KD-AVX44J
Screen Size 3.5-inch
Proximity Sensor Yes
Touch Pad Yes
Screen Resolution 211,200
LCD Type TFT Active Matrix LCD
Color System PAL/NTSC
Display KD-AVX44J
Contrast Control Yes
Switchable Dimmer Yes
General KD-AVX44J
Face Type
Motorized Slide-Out Face Yes
Detachable Face Plate with Carrying Case Yes
Steering Remote Control Ready Yes
Wireless Remote Control Type Easy-Grip
Beep Tone Support Yes
COMPU PLAY Yes
Tel. Muting Yes
Power-Off Mode Eject Yes
Mic Unit Yes (Built-in)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Installation Size 7-3/16'' x 2-1/16'' x 6-5/16'' (182 x 52 x 160 mm)
Panel Size 7-7/16'' x 2-5/16'' x 1/2'' (169 x 58 x 20 mm)
Detachable Face Plate Size 6-11/16'' x 2-5/16'' x 13/16'' (169 x 58 x 20 mm)
Weight 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs.)

 

it's nice but overpriced, instead I would recomend a JVC KW-AVX820...double din with a detachable screen

 

Get this instead:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDAV...tp=20217&avf=N

 

I was looking at that model. I am leaning toward it actually.

Tks for the link.

 

I agree that you should go with the single din jvc kd-avx77. The double din 820 is nice but I've heard of issues with the detachable face loosing video on the screen and the connections burning out.