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JVC KW-M865BW+RBC1 Wireless CarPlay Android Auto Receiver & Camera

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Upgrade Your In-Car Entertainment with Seamless Smartphone IntegrationThe JVC KW-M865BW multimedia receiver brings seamless smartphone integration to your car. With wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, enjoy your favorite apps, navigation, and entertainment on a large, vibrant display. Paired with ...

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Overview

Upgrade Your In-Car Entertainment with Seamless Smartphone Integration

The JVC KW-M865BW multimedia receiver brings seamless smartphone integration to your car. With wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, enjoy your favorite apps, navigation, and entertainment on a large, vibrant display. Paired with the RBC1 Rear View Backup Camera, enhance your driving experience with added safety and convenience.

Specifications:

  • Screen Size: 6.8"
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wireless CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto
  • Mirroring: Wireless Mirroring for Android, Mirroring for iPhone and Android via USB
  • Rear View Camera: Rockville RBC1 Rear View Backup Car Camera (included)
  • Touch Control: Possible from both screen and smartphone

Key Features

Package Includes: (1) JVC KW-M865BW 2-Din 6.8" Bluetooth Wireless Car Play and Android Auto Receiver, (1) RockvilIe RBC1 Rear View Backup Car Camera, Easy Mount, No Cutting or Drilling

Features of KW-M865BW: Dynamic GUI: Various information including time, photos, album art images, or iDatalink Maestro and more, can be displayed on the home screen in a big, easy-to-view way. Swiping the monitor with two fingers lets you split the screen or change the information window, Camera Input: Enable users to add a reverse (rear facing) camera, front camera and an additional 2 blindspot cameras, further enhancing driver safety and convenience.

Live Wallpaper: Synchronize background visual and color with music, Clear Resistive Touch Panel Display: The clear resistive touch panel with high transparency and high luminance provides bright images with vivid colors.

Features of RBC1: Small and Compact, Low Power Consumption, Low Maintenance-Install and Never worry about it again!, Easy Installation, Weather Resistant, High sensitivity, Night Vision, Auto Reverse Image Capable-Shows normal view on screen, 170 degree Viewing Angle, Hard plastic waterproof casing allows long lasting use

Specifications of RBC1: TV SYSTEM: PAL/NTSC, Effective Pixel: PAL: 628x586, NTSC: 658x462, Electronic Shutter: PAL: 1/50-1/100000, NTSC: 1/60-1/100000, Scanning System: 2:1 Interlace, Sync System: Internal, Resolution: 420 TV Lines, Lens Angle: 2.8mm/120 degree - 1.8mm/170 degree, Sensor Area: 5.961 mm x 4.276mm, Video Output: 1.OVp-p 750hm, S/N Ratio: More Than 48dB, Water-Proof: IP67-1P68, Minimum Illumination: 0.2Lux/F1.8 (0 Lux with LED), Current Consumption: No More 300mA

Specifications

Receiver Type
2-Din
Display Size
6.8 inches
Smartphone Integration
Wireless Car Play, Android Auto
Display Technology
Clear Resistive Touch Panel
Camera Inputs
Reverse, Front, 2 Blindspot cameras
Backup Camera Model
Rockville RBC1
Backup Camera Viewing Angle
170 degrees
Backup Camera TV System
PAL/NTSC
Backup Camera Effective Pixels
PAL: 628x586, NTSC: 658x462
Backup Camera Resolution
420 TV Lines
Backup Camera Water-Proof Rating
IP67-1P68
Backup Camera Minimum Illumination
0.2Lux/F1.8 (0 Lux with LED)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features Dynamic GUI for a customizable home screen display, including time, photos, album art, and iDatalink Maestro data.
  • Supports wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, providing seamless smartphone integration without cables.
  • Equipped with multiple camera inputs, allowing for a reverse camera, front camera, and two additional blindspot cameras for enhanced safety.
  • Includes a clear resistive touch panel display with high transparency and luminance for vivid colors and bright images.
  • Comes bundled with a Rockville RBC1 rear view backup car camera, offering a wide 170-degree viewing angle, night vision, and weather resistance.

👎 Cons

  • The clear resistive touch panel, while bright, may not offer the same responsiveness or multi-touch capabilities as a capacitive display.
  • The RBC1 backup camera has a resolution of 420 TV Lines, which might be lower than some higher-end cameras available on the market.
  • While the package includes a backup camera, the front and blindspot cameras mentioned for the receiver are not included, requiring separate purchases.
  • The feature "Live Wallpaper" synchronizing with music might be a minor aesthetic enhancement rather than a significant functional benefit for all users.
  • Specific details on the output wattage of the receiver are not provided, which could be a consideration for audiophiles or those with upgraded speaker systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the JVC KW-M865BW receiver supports both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for convenient smartphone integration.
The receiver can accommodate a reverse (rear facing) camera, a front camera, and an additional two blindspot cameras, enhancing driver safety.
The RBC1 camera features a 170-degree viewing angle, night vision, auto reverse image capability, weather resistance (IP67-1P68), and easy mounting.
Yes, the Dynamic GUI allows various information such as time, photos, album art images, or iDatalink Maestro data to be displayed on the home screen.
It features a clear resistive touch panel display with high transparency and luminance, designed to provide bright images with vivid colors.