TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Electronics
Asia Centre, a leader in aftermarket car audio, today announced
four new multimedia receivers. Leading the 2017 line-up are the
1-DIN AVH-Z7050BT and 2-DIN AVH-Z5050BT, followed by the
AVH-Z2050BT, and AVH-Z1050DVD. In continuing with Pioneer's focus
on enhancing user experience, the entire range offers even greater
smartphone connectivity, convenient one-cable connection, and a
superior audio-visual performance -- making Apple
CarPlay™[1], Android Auto™[2], and other premium
entertainment features accessible to every driver.
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"The world is more connected than ever. Together with the
proliferation of smartphones and mobile internet across
Southeast Asia, local drivers are
expecting better seamless connectivity from their in-car
infotainment systems," said Mr. Takao
Chiba, Deputy General Manager of Business Planning and
Marketing Division, Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre. "The new
Z-Series multimedia receivers were developed to meet consumers'
evolving expectations of easier smartphone connectivity and
superior audio/video performance. With that in mind, we have
focused on both hardware and software upgrades to offer a complete
and improved user experience."
The following features are new in Pioneer's 2017 multimedia
receivers:
PREMIUM SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY FOR THE MASSES
More car owners can now enjoy one of the most comprehensive
smartphone connectivity options available. All Bluetooth-ready
Z-Series multimedia receivers can simultaneously connect up to five
Bluetooth devices for family entertainment. Additionally, users can
browse their media library with upgraded Bluetooth AVRCP 1.6
capability. Above all, the entire range allows drivers to enjoy a
premium selection of mobile applications (apps), simply by
connecting their smartphone to the head unit.
An example is Waze, the world's largest community-based traffic
and navigation app. Viewing maps and directions is noticeably
easier with the head units' larger touchscreen. Waze can be
launched from AppRadio Mode+. Users can also play videos stored in
a smartphone, as well as stream online videos via the AppRadio LIVE
app. All these apps are accessible from the new AppRadio Mode+,
Pioneer's proprietary entertainment platform, developed to unlock
the wonderful world of mobile apps. Refer to www.appradiomode.com
for more information.
Another highlight is Spotify[3], currently available in
Singapore, Malaysia, and the
Philippines with more Southeast Asian countries in the
pipeline[4], with a massive library of over 30 million titles[5].
This music-streaming app can be easily selected from the head
unit's source list, and operated directly onscreen.
EASY CONNECTION AND OPERATION - JUST PLUG AND
PLAY
Drivers can now enjoy a more seamless user experience.
Connecting a smartphone to any one of the 2017 multimedia receivers
is now a plug-and-play affair, as the head unit can automatically
detect and retrieve the available content from the phone.
Operating the new multimedia receivers is now easier and more
enjoyable, thanks to a new customisable graphical user interface.
Key enhancements include easy device switching to let users switch
their connected smartphones with ease, icon display customisation
to deliver a more flexible and personalised screen layout, and
colour and design customisation with 112 backlight illumination
colours and seven attractive background themes.
SUPERIOR IN-CAR VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
Pioneer is upping the ante by delivering a more cinematic
entertainment experience for discerning movie lovers. The
plug-and-play convenience extends to video playback, thanks to new
full-HD (1080p) support for popular video file formats like MKV, as
well as additional support for NTFS format, giving users the
flexibility to play clips that are larger than 4GB direct from
portable hard disks. With a new and improved 24-bit true colour LCD
screen, these receivers can reproduce up to 16,777,216 hues, or
around 256 times better colour fidelity than most regular displays,
providing richer and true-to-life visuals.
ENGINEERED FOR PREMIUM SOUND QUALITY
To elevate the overall sound quality of these receivers, Pioneer
has made refinements 'under the hood' with technologies and
expertise from its TAD professional audio division. This includes a
newly developed circuit board, which eliminates external
interference to enhance audio signal integrity. Performance is
further improved by leveraging premium audiophile-grade components
for maximum listening pleasure. Lastly, all models are
professionally tuned by Pioneer's sound engineers, in addition to
the following audio-enhancement functions:
- 13-band graphic equaliser
- Auto Equaliser
- Auto Time Alignment
- Advanced Sound Retriever ®
- 192kHz/24-bit FLAC file playback
Clearer hands-free voice calls can now be achieved as well, via
the implementation of wide-band speech support for
Bluetooth-enabled models.
The new Pioneer Z-Series multimedia media receivers will be
available soon. Details are available at
http://www.pioneer-carglobal.com/avh/en/z/.
High-res product images can be downloaded here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lsxzn3cmvq15e70/AADFVIAoYOfYEFjYUkvUoLBSa?dl=0
For more updates on these products, please visit the Pioneer Car
Entertainment Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/PioneerCarEntertainment/.
Additional
notes:
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Do not use your
Pioneer system if doing so will divert your attention in any way
from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe
driving rules. In some countries, certain operations of devices
while driving may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they
must be obeyed.
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ii.
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Pioneer Multimedia
Receivers are compatible with selected Android and iPhone
smartphones only.
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iii.
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Compatibility with
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, AppRadio Mode +, AppRadioLIVE, and
third-party applications varies by the iPhone/ Android models and
their software versions.
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Android Auto may not
be supported on all Android devices, and is not available in all
countries or regions.
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Bluetooth®
functionality requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone.
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Bluetooth features
may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices,
and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain
devices or by certain wireless carriers.
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AppRadio LIVE
requires a Pioneer AppRadio Mode compatible multimedia receiver.
Specific models vary by region.
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Pioneer does not
guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices, and
assumes no responsibilities for any loss of data on media players,
smartphones, or other devices while using the receiver.
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FLAC Codec support
are for the files stored in USB thumb drive.
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Full-HD playback, for
USB devices, is not supported for some compatible
codecs.
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CarPlay is accessible
via the user's iPhone cable or Pioneer's optional CD-IU52 cable,
and Android Auto is accessible via the user's compatible Android
device cable or Pioneer's optional CD-MU200 cable. USB Type-C
devices may require additional Google certified adapters or
cables.
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Notes on connecting
Android smartphone with USB Type-C™ to Pioneer receiver - For audio
and multimedia receivers featuring Android media playback and
control via AOA and/or MTP, it is recommended that the audio or
multimedia receiver is directly connected to the phone using only
the CD-CU50, or a certified USB Type-A to USB Type-C™ cable
(preferably under 1 m in length). For AV receivers featuring
Android Auto, it is recommended that the AV receiver is directly
connected to the phone using the USB Type-A extension cable
supplied by Pioneer and the CD-CU50, or only the CD-CU50, or a
certified USB Type-A to USB Type-C™ cable (preferably under 1 m in
length). In some cases, a connection between a Pioneer receiver and
a phone using a conventional USB Type-C™ cable may be
dysfunctional.
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An active data
connection is required to use the Waze application. Functionality
is limited when driving to reduce driver distraction. The parking
brake must be engaged to access the keyboard and enter location
destinations.
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To use Auto EQ or
Auto Time Alignment, Pioneer's CD-MC20 microphone is required and
is sold separately.
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AppRadioLIVE,
AppRadio, PIONEER AND MIXTRAX are registered trademarks of Pioneer
Corporation.
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Apple, iPod, iPhone,
CarPlay and the CarPlay logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Android, Android
Auto, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. The Android
robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by
Google and used according to terms described in the Creative
Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
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BLUETOOTH is a
registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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SPOTIFY and the
Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB.
Compatible mobile digital devices and premium subscription
required, where available, see http://www.spotify.com.
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Waze is a registered
trademark of Google Inc.
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All other brands,
product names, or logos may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
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About Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre (PAC) Pte. Ltd.
The regional headquarters of Pioneer Corporation since 1992,
Pioneer's core business is in car audio visual. Pioneer aims to be
a leading aftermarket manufacturer and supplier to leading car
brands, providing comprehensive infotainment solutions for in-car,
by developing next-generation devices and innovative cloud services
for the growing connected car market. For more information, please
visit www.pioneer.com.sg.
[1]
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Apple CarPlay is
available on Apple iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or higher, and
requires Lightning to USB cable. For information about Apple
CarPlay's availability, please visit
https://www.apple.com/sg/ios/carplay/
To find out about
supported Apple CarPlay features in each market, visit
https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/#applecarplay-applecarplay.
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[2]
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Android Auto is only
available for AVH-Z7050BT and AVH-Z5050B. Android Auto is available
with Android phone running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher with a
data plan. Availability of Android Auto may vary depending upon the
country and phone model. Please visit http://www.android.com/auto
for more information.
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[3]
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Only for DEH-X2950UI,
DEH-X3950B, DEH-X4950BT, DEH-X7850BT, MVH-X195UI, MVH-X395BT,
MVH-X585BT, and FH-X785BT
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[4]
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http://sea-globe.com/spotify-singapore-asia-headquarterds-focus-asean/
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[5]
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https://press.spotify.com/sg-en/about/
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