2.World’s longest*1 approximately 30-hour continuous playback for digital audio players with 1-inch hard drive
z The use of original JVC power saving technology has resulted in an approximately 30-hour continuous playback time, which is the world’s best*1 for digital audio players with a built-in 1-inch hard drive.
z The small, lightweight 1-inch 6 GB hard drive is capable of storing approximately 3,000 songs*2, enabling users to carry around their entire music collection.
*2: For WMA files of 4-minute length played at a 64 kbps bit rate.
3. Enjoy music indoors by connecting to home or car audio components
zThe included cradle makes recharging and connecting to a PC or audio equipment simple.
zThe included infrared remote control enables users to remotely display song information or to conduct song searches.
zThe KS-PD500 interface adapter (sold separately; scheduled to be released in mid-December, price not yet determined) can be used to display song information and control the XA-HD500 when connected to a JVC car receiver that supports MP3 changer control that supports CD texts.*3
*3: The controllable features and display information will vary with the car receiver model.
Development Concept
For the rapidly expanding digital audio player market, JVC has developed and is releasing the XA-HD500 digital audio player with built-in hard drive. This product succeeds the XA-AL55 and XA-MP101/51 as part of the alneo series of digital audio players with built-in memory.
The XA-HD500 has been designed to produce high fidelity sound resulting from JVC’s unique K2 Technology, audio tuning designed by Victor Studio recording engineers, and various sound effect features. The XA-HD500 has also been designed for ease of use, as exemplified by its support for the latest music download methods, long playback times needed in a portable device, and convenient and enjoyable use while connected to home or car audio components. The product targets users seeking new music styles and high quality.
Other Features
1. Supports WMA/ MP3 files
The XA-HD500 is capable of storing songs in the popular WMA and MP3 music compression formats. It also supports the latest digital rights management (DRM*4) technology from Windows Media® Technologies, supporting a new online music download style including not only purchase, but also a membership service.
*4: Supports Windows Media® DRM 10.
2. Comes standard with the latest Windows Media® Player 10 media software
The XA-HD500 comes standard with the latest Windows Media® Player 10 (WMP10) media software from Microsoft®. It supports auto synchronizing of songs and playlists when connected to a computer. In addition, for computers with WMP10 installed, the XA-HD500 can be used as an external storage device (MTP device*5) that supports drag and drop of music and other data files for simple storing and copying.
*5: MTP: Media Transfer Protocol; requires installation of Windows Media® Player 10.
