Consumers in search of great entertainment and connectivity on the
road will find the AVH-P4000DVD and AVH-P5000DVD from Pioneer
Electronics (USA) Inc. the ideal in-car solution. A welcome sight for
any dashboard, the two new systems offer choices in 6.1- or 7-inch
video screens plus unprecedented audio and video qualities and
versatile connectivity to iPod(R) players, portable audio devices and
Bluetooth(R) cell phones.
"Today´s consumers are spending more time on the road and they are
looking for a well-rounded in-car system that can keep them highly
entertained as well as connected," said Larry Rougas, vice president
of marketing and product planning for the mobile business group of
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "The new line of audio video products
will give consumers extended entertainment and connectivity
capabilities at a great value."
For improved design and vehicle integration, consumers installing
either units have a variety of colors to choose from for button
illumination and graphic user interface (GUI). Users of the
AVH-P4000DVD can customize its illumination by selecting from 112
color variations for its display and panel illumination while users of
the AVH-P5000DVD have a choice of five (blue, red, amber, green,
violet) display colors and blue/red panel illumination.
Connectivity
The AVH-P4000DVD and AVH-P5000DVD provide extensive connectivity
to portable music players, USB compatible devices and satellite radio.
Both units also offer a rear audio/video auxiliary input as well as a
front mini jack auxiliary audio/video input for quick connectivity of
any portable audio device with mini jack outputs.
The built-in iPod Direct control feature in both models, utilizing
an optional iPod cable (CD-I200), enables high-speed access and
playback of music from an iPod player. The touchscreen LCD display
enables control of the popular device through easy to use on-screen
menus and controls. Information regarding currently playing music and
video is also displayed. The search bar (similar to the scroll wheel
on an iPod) appears on both of the models´ displays, allowing users to
view and quickly search through the playlist, genre, album and artist
folders. With iPod videos and podcasts, control is simplified with
touchscreen buttons directly overlaid onto the LCD, even during video
playback.(a)
Consumers with Bluetooth cellular phones can take advantage of the
Bluetooth hands free capability in the AVH-P4000DVD and AVH-P5000DVD.
With an optional Bluetooth adapter, compatible cell phones can be
synced to the system, allowing consumers to utilize their phone´s
audio capabilities through the car´s internal speakers. Phone numbers
can also be stored and dialed through the system´s touch display panel
or accessed directly from a compatible cell phone. The system also
features caller identification when phone numbers are stored in its
internal phone book.(b)
Video
Both systems feature a high quality widescreen touch panel LCD
display for play back of DVD video discs, DivX(R) video content, iPod
video, and other sources through the A/V inputs. The Double DIN
AVH-P4000DVD utilizes a 6.1-inch screen, while the single DIN
AVH-P5000DVD uses a larger motorized 7-inch screen that retracts into
its chassis when not in use. The large, easy to read screens are
especially helpful in communicating information at glance. For added
safety and convenience, both units are capable of displaying images
from a separately-purchased back-up camera system.
Audio
Both the AVH-P4000DVD and AVH-P5000DVD can play different formats
of audio discs including CD-R/CD-RW and DVD-R/DVD-RW recorded with
MP3, WMA and AAC compressed audio files. For dynamic and rich sound
quality, the units feature Pioneer´s powerful MOSFET50 internal
amplifier and Hi-Volt preamp outputs (4V) for use with external power
amplifiers. While the built-in three band parametric EQ provides fine
tuning adjustments to the music curve, the two-way crossover network
sends the proper frequencies to the vehicle´s speakers.
Pricing and Availability
The AVH-4000DVD and AVH-P5000DVD will be available in March with a
suggested price of $500 and $650 respectively.
Pioneer´s Mobile Business Group is known for offering the kind of
in-car products that make driving more enjoyable by offering high
quality audio and video, advanced connectivity and ease-of-use. Its
focus is on the development of new digital technologies including
audio, video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its
strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and sound
competitors. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and
Premier brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer,
consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer
products and two years for Premier products.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach,
Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its
parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc
technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio,
video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets.
The company focuses on four core business domains including Blu-ray
Disc and DVD, display technologies, navigation and Digital Network
Entertainment.(TM)
(a) Compatible with most iPods 3rd generation or later. See more
details about compatibility on the pioneerelectronics.com website.
(b) Bluetooth functionality requires a Bluetooth-enabled Pioneer
system and a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. Some
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones may not be fully compatible with (and
have full functionality with) a Bluetooth-enabled Pioneer system. See
more details about compatibility on the pioneerelectronics.com
website.
PIONEER is a registered trademark of Pioneer Corporation.
DIVX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc.
BLUETOOTH is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
IPOD is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.