NEW PIONEER AVH IN-CAR MULTIMEDIA STATIONS

Pioneer GB introduces five new in-car multimedia stations designed to offer extensive multimedia possibilities. The top four models allow not just high-quality CD, DVD and video (DivX) playback, but connection to numerous sources, including iPod, iPhone (*), USB and SD card. The AVH series consists of two single-DIN models, AVH-6300BT and AVH-5300DVD and three double-DIN units, the AVH-P4300DVD, AVH 3300BT and AVH-2300DVD.
New for 2011 is the App Mode feature, which can only be entirely accessed when the hand brake is fully engaged. Users can view a connected iPhone or iPod touch’s video content from Safari, YouTube and other select apps, directly on the system’s high resolution screen with just the touch of a button. Audio from these video sources and compatible apps can be heard through the vehicle’s speakers while driving. App mode also allows users to enjoy musical apps including Last.fm.

All new models come equipped with clear graphical interfaces and large LCD touch screens to make communication and control simple while on the road. The compact single-DIN AVH-6300BT and AVH-5300DVD units accommodate an ingenious motorised display that folds out at the touch of a button, revealing a 7-inch touch screen that can easily be stowed away when not needed. The same 7-inch touch screen can be found on the double-DIN AVH-P4300DVD, whilst the AVH-3300BT and AVH 2300DVD feature a 5.8-inch touch screen. Customisable button illumination, personalised menus and a variety of background designs allow the user to perfectly match their system to the car’s interior and their mood. You can even add your own JPEG images to customise the systems background.

With an integrated Parrot Bluetooth (**) module, the AVH-6300BT and AVH-3300BT are hands-free communication capable. Bluetooth is also available on the AVH-P4300DVD with the addition of the optional CD-BTB200 Bluetooth adapter.

iPod/iPhone Direct Control lets drivers control their portable device directly from their Pioneer AVH headunit. By connecting the device directly to the receiver’s USB terminal (via an optional cable), all the content stored on the digital media player becomes accessible via a sleek and intuitive user interface. With shortcuts the user can jump to their source menu or songs, artists and albums lists with one touch of the screen. Simply sliding a finger over the screen to browse through media lists or using ABC search to scroll to the first letter of a song makes it extremely easy and enjoyable to navigate around the system.

Each unit features built-in connectivity to USB storage devices (***), SD memory cards, now with high capacity SDHC 32GB compatibility (except for the AVH-2300DVD), and devices with mini-jack AV outputs for diverse media playback capabilities. Dual Zone technology in the top four models allows passengers to watch a DVD in the back of the car while the driver listens to music and navigation guidance in the front.
Audio output for the top four systems is enhanced by Pioneer’s MOSFET 50 W x 4 amplification, 4-Volt pre-amp outputs, High-Pass/Low-Pass crossovers for subwoofer integration and Pioneer’s Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) which restores the musical details lost in the creation of compressed music files. With an 8-band Graphic Equaliser (GEQ) audio can be tuned to one’s personal taste, whereas an Auto Equaliser enables automatic tailoring of the sound to the car (optional CZA-5497A microphone required). Additionally, the top four AVH series receivers also feature Pioneer’s Sonic Centre Control, which adjusts the timing of selected speakers to shift the sonic centre of the system to a specific area of the car, resulting in the best sound experience every time.

The AVH-6300BT and AVH-5300DVD come with built-in anti-theft protection. Part of the face plate is detachable, leaving a blank panel in the dashboard which makes the headunit useless to thieves.
All 2011 AVH multimedia receivers come NavGate ready, allowing users to enhance their AV system with fast and precise navigation capabilities by connecting Pioneer’s AVIC-F220 NavGate upgrade unit. The AVIC-F220 is a compact, detachable add-on system that provides full turn-by-turn navigation, downloadable speed cameras and is compatible with Pioneer’s AVIC Feeds software.
Availability
The Pioneer AVH-6300BT, AVH-5300DVD, AVH-P4300DVD, AVH-3300BT and AVH-2300DVD multimedia stations will be available as from mid-February 2010.
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*) Compatible with most iPhone or iPod devices, 4th generation or later. See more details about compatibility on the www.pioneer.eu website.
**) 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 www.pioneer.eu website.
***) Not all USB storage devices or contents are compatible with a USB-enabled Pioneer system, such as DRM content and MTP connection devices. See more details about compatibility on the www.pioneer.eu website