Pioneer Launch Versatile And Cost-Effective Car Head Units Built For Smartphones

Pioneer launches three new digital media receivers targeted at smartphone users including the most shallow head unit Pioneer have ever designed for easy installation. Designed for maximum connectivity and convenience, the competitively priced MVH-X560BT, MVH-X360BT and MVH-160UI provide media playback from iPod/iPhone, selected Android phones and USB storage devices as primary sources in addition to AM/FM radio. The MVH-X560BT and MVH-X360BT come equipped with built-in Bluetooth which allows the user to make hands-free calls and stream music wirelessly.
In addition, the MVH-X560BT is the shallowest unit to come from Pioneer, allowing for easy installation into vehicle dashboards, without compromising on the awesome range of features.
The 560 BTwithout seeing how shallow it is!

Girish Janday, product executive at Pioneer said: ‘As smartphone usage continues to rise and the media shift from physical to digital media becoming more visible, we designed our new digital media receivers with this in mind, providing a flexible, affordable solution for anyone to enjoy their entire music collection while driving easily.’
Bluetooth wireless connectivity
The flagship MVH-X560BT with integrated Parrot Bluetooth4 and the MVH-X360BT with Pioneer Bluetooth make it safe and stress-free to make phone calls in the car. Bluetooth technology enables hands-free telephony and wireless music streaming from Bluetooth enabled devices. Conversations can be heard through the vehicle’s speakers while the user’s voice is broadcast through the included external microphone, which guarantees optimum speech quality.
MIXTRAX EZ music technology
Pioneer’s revolutionary MIXTRAX EZ virtual DJ technology is incorporated into both the MVH-X560BT and MVH-X360BT, transforming the listener’s music library into a non-stop playlist that delivers a unique DJ-infused listening experience. The MIXTRAX virtual DJ inserts transitions and effects to music played from a compatible iPhone, iPod or USB storage device. For advanced customisation, users have the ability to pick the types of effects and transitions added between songs, as well as the length a song plays before transitioning to the next song. For an additional club-like effect, the background display of the MVH-X560BT digital media receiver can be set to pulsate and change colour with the tempo and intensity of the music.
Broad Connectivity
All three single DIN digital media receivers are compatible with a wide range of digital sources such as iPod/iPhone, selected Android smartphones, USB devices, portable MP3 players or other mobile devices and support playback of MP3, WMA and WAV music files. With iPod and iPhone Direct Control, the user can connect his device straight to the unit’s USB terminal to enjoy superior sound. As a handy extra, the iPod or iPhone will charge while connected. Media stored on selected Android smartphones can be controlled via Bluetooth (MVH-X560BT and MVH-X360BT) or accessed via USB (all). For those who want to retain the convenience of their own steering wheel controls, a Wired Remote input enables a connection from the receiver to the car’s own steering wheel remote control, so the unit can be controlled with the steering wheel remote control. A telephone mute connection mutes the radio when a telephone is active.
Enhanced Design
The new units have a minimalistic yet powerful design with a user interface that easily accommodates modern media sources. The MVH-X560BT features an enlarged information area as well as RGB button illumination for countless colour options. With a short chassis that is 40% shallower than Pioneer’s single CD receivers, this new digital media receiver is perfect for unconventional installations where space may be an issue.
Superior Sound
All digital media receivers come equipped with many of the same features found in high-end receivers including high power output with the celebrated MOSFET 50W x 4 amplifier set-up for Pioneer’s renowned powerful sound reproduction, Bass/Mid/Treble control and Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology which restores any musical detail lost in the creation of compressed music files. The inclusion of an 5-band graphic equaliser provides the ability to adjust the sound of the system to suit the vehicle and listener, while three pre-amp outputs for front, rear, and subwoofer (2 on the MVH-X360BT and MVH-160UI) as well as a low-pass/high-pass filter add to the overall car audio system flexibility.
Availability and Pricing
The units will be available from November from authorised Pioneer dealers at the below prices:
MVH-160UI – £59.99
MVH-X360BT – £99.99
MVH-X560BT – £129.99
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