New Pioneer Digital Media Receivers Geared For Connectivy, Convenience And Sound Quality

The consumer demand for digital connectivity, integrated communication and an improved in-car listening experience is vastly increasing. In response to this demand, Pioneer GB has expanded its line of in-car entertainment products with two new digital media receivers: the MVH-8200 and MVH-8200BT. These versatile multimedia centres enhance the driving experience through innovative integration of USB and SD Card slots with music and video playback capability, iPod video, Bluetooth, and more.

“Compact, mass storage devices that hold large amounts of music and video files are becoming a standard for today’s consumer, at home as well as in the car environment,” said Tom Van Biervliet, Manager of Product Planning Car Audio, Pioneer Europe. “Embracing this trend, Pioneer debuts a new category of in-dash receivers designed with digital media playback from iPods1, USB storage devices2 and Secure Digital (SD) memory cards as the primary sources.”
The MVH-P8200 and MVH-P8200BT are single DIN receivers that come with a built-in 3-inch screen as the digital interface for audio and video capabilities. Pioneer’s highly regarded 7-way rotary commander makes track selection quick and easy, while a new on-screen display gives full access to all the playlists, album art, videos and more from the connected iPod or iPhone.
Both units offer playback of MP3, WMA and iTunes AAC music files via USB and SD memory card. The USB port is located directly on the front panel of the receivers and the SD memory card slot is positioned discreetly behind the partially detachable front panel.
To enhance the listening experience, particularly for compressed digital formats, Pioneer equipped the digital media receivers with its Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR), a patented technology that helps to restore the musical details lost when compressed music files are created. The inclusion of an 8-band graphic equalizer provides the ability to adjust the sound of the system to suit the vehicle and listener, while dedicated hi-volt (4 V) pre-amp outputs for front, rear, and subwoofer add to the overall system building flexibility.
For additional connectivity and convenience, the MVH-P8200BT integrates a Parrot Bluetooth3 module. When paired with a compatible Bluetooth mobile phone, users can enjoy safe, hands-free communications enabling you to hear the conversation through the vehicle’s speakers while your voice is broadcast through the included microphone.
Specifications

Availability
The Pioneer MVH-P8200 and MVH-P8200BT will be available as from mid February 2010.
Further information
http://www.pioneer.co.uk
1 Compatible with most iPhones/iPods, 3rd generation or later. See more details about compatibility on the http://www.pioneer.co.uk website.
2 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 http://www.pioneer.co.uk website.
3 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 http://www.pioneer.co.uk/ website.

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