With the launch of three in-car navigation devices, Pioneer now extends its AVIC-F line-up. These systems include AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and Premier branded AVIC-F90BT. All models provide functionalities such as Apple iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, MSN Direct, HD radio, XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio, single CD, DVD video playback and compressed audio and video playback via USB and SD memory devices.
Besides, they come with an enhanced conversational voice recognition system, which is designed for hands-free dialing of compatible Bluetooth-enabled handsets. This application controls the whole music collection on iPod players. All you need to do is say the artist name, album name, playlist name and music genre. While calling, you need to call out the person’s name.
“Pioneer’s AVIC-F series navigation systems are the ideal solution for millions of drivers who want an in-car product that can be easily integrated with other mobile personal devices, whether it is an iPod or Bluetooth enabled cell phone. These offerings create a higher level in-car experience with navigation, entertainment and voice recognition capabilities – beyond what anyone will find on almost all current standard navigation systems in the market,” said Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning for the mobile business group at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Featuring a 5.8-inch high resolution WVGA touch panel display, the latest gadgets in the AVIC-F series are equipped with Pioneer’s unprecedented Supertuner IIID AM/FM tuner, XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio and HD Radio connectivity, integrated camera input, back-up trigger, three sets of RCA outputs and 50 Watts X 4 high power amplifier along with a mini-jack A/V input to connect other devices instantly.
The AVIC-F700BT supports a single CD/CD-R/RW playback mechanism, whereas the AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT are compatible with CD/CD-R/RW/DVD/DVD-R/RW video playback, and also have the ability to read MP3, WMA, iTunes AAC, Wave, DivX and MPEG4 files.
In regards to navigation features, these in-dash systems incorporate comprehensive map database from Tele Atlas, which includes the US, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii maps; over 12-million points of interest (POI) that consists of gas stations, ATMs, hotels and restaurants. On the AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT model, the specific landmarks are illustrated using 3-dimentional icons.
In addition to text-to-speech, all three models are capable of prompting street names for safe driving. Owners of the AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT have the freedom to access updated traffic, weather forecasts, gas prices and movie time information.
In order to customize the navigation devices, users can utilize 32,768 illumination colors and even establish a refined factory OEM look.
Expected to roll out in June this year, the Pioneer AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and Premier AVIC-F90BT carry a price tag of $850 (approx. Rs. 34,000), $1,100 (approx. Rs. 44,000) and $1,200 (approx. Rs. 48,000) respectively.
