Cypress, Calif., (January 7, 2010) – Clarion Corporation of America (Clarion), an industry veteran within mobile electronics, introduces all-new full featured in-dash multimedia source units with Bluetooth® and iPod® capability and feature HD Radio® Ready connectivity.
Clarion’s premium multimedia source units are the VX400 and VZ400 with intuitive touch panel control and simple but cutting edge faceplate designs. The VX400 is a double DIN 6.5 inch touch panel and the VZ400 is a single DIN unit with motorized 7-inch touch panel. Both units now offer built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free operation and audio streaming, are HD Radio® Ready with iTunes® Tagging and are navigation ready with optional accessories (THD400 and NP400 respectively)® The sleek units offer a significant and stylish upgrade to simple factory radios.
Clarion’s VZ300 is anything but basic, it has a vibrant 3.5-inch LCD monitor, offers front panel USB input and iPod® video playback (optional CCUIPOD3). The VZ300 is HD Radio® Ready (optional THD300) and XM Satellite Radio Ready with rear video zone entertainment. Clarion’s multimedia source units will transform your vehicle into the ultimate entertainer.
Clarion’s overhead monitors with built-in DVD, bring the comfort of a home theater into your vehicle. Three new 2010 overhead models are offered all with the new added feature of a USB slot. The VT1510B is a 15.4 inch wide LCD and the VT1010B is a 10.2 inch widescreen overhead LCD, both include DVD, USB and SD/MMC slots to support playback of MPEG and MP3/WMA files. The VT810B is an 8-inch widescreen overhead LCD with DVD player, built-in USB slot and equipped with AV input supporting playback of MPEG and MP3/ WMA files.
If you prefer a headrest mount monitor, Clarion has you covered. The VM700B is a 7inch TFT color monitor with on-screen display, 2 AV inputs and easy fit mounting bezel included.
“Clarion’s 2010 multimedia products appeal to a wide audience and allow for key feature expandability,” says Neil Carande, Vice President of Retail Sales at Clarion Corporation of America.
All Clarion multimedia products mentioned above will ship within the first quarter of 2010.
VX400 and VZ400 Features:
DVD-Video/DVD+R/DVD+RW/CD-DA/HDCD-R/RW MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3-TAG Display
6.5 inch Touch Panel Control (VX400) and 7 inch Touch Panel Control (VZ400)
Built-in Bluetooth® Hands-Free (HFP, HSP, OPP) and Audio Streaming (A2DP, AVRCP)
HD Radio® Ready (optional THD400) with iTunes® Tagging
USB Audio for iPod® / iPhone
Rear USB Connector
Navigation Ready (Optional NP400)
iPod® Video Direct Control (Optional CCA748 Cable for Audio/Video Playback)
Fully Motorized QVGA Color Monitor with Touch Panel Control (VZ400 7-inch)
Sirius Direct Connect Ready
AM/FM Tuner 36 FM and 12 AM presets
Front and Rear A/V Inputs; Rear A/V Output
Rear Vision Camera Input (RCA)
6CH 2V RCA Output
Subwoofer Volume Control
40w x 4 Built-in Amplifier
24-Bit D/A Converter
OEM Steering Wheel Remote Ready (Optional PAC SWI-JACK)
Remote Included
NP400 Features:
Hide-Away Flash Memory Navigation System
Compatible with VX400 and VZ400
Touch Screen Operation with (VZ400 and VX400)
12 Million Built-in Premium POIs
TeleAtlas Map Data
Audible Voice Commands in 3 Different Languages(English/French/Spanish)
NAND Flash Memory (Map Data Pre-Loaded)
SiRF GPS III Module with 20-Channel GPS Receiver
Quick Access to Quick Menu
Automatic Route Recalculation
Turn by Turn Voice Prompts
TTS (Text to Speech) for street announcements
No VSS Connection Required
VZ300 Features:
DVD-Video/DVD+R/DVD+RW playback
iPod Video Control with Optional CCUIPOD3 Cable for Audio/Video Playback
XM Satellite Radio Ready (Optional CNP2000UC+CCUXM1 required for Connectivity)
HD Radio Ready (Optional THD300)
3.5-inch TFT Full-Color LCD Monitor
Flip-down detachable faceplate panel
Front USB Connector
Rear Vision Camera RCA Input
Rear Zone Entertainment
Rear Video Output
CD-DA/HDCD/CD-R/RW Ready
MP3 Compatible with ID3-TAG Display
AM/FM Tuner 18 FM and 6 AM presets
Front 3.5mm AUX Input
Subwoofer Volume Control
24-Bit D/A Converter
6CH 2V Output (F/R/SUB)
40w x 4 Built-in Amplifier
Remote Control (RCU004)
THD400 Features:
HD Radio® Module
iTunes® Tagging feature
Multi-Casting capable
Compatible with: NX500/ NZ500/ VX400 / VZ400
THD300 Features:
HD Radio® Module
iTunes® Tagging feature
Multi-Casting capable
Compatible with: CZ500/ CZ300 and VZ300*
*Does not feature the iTunes Tagging feature
VT1510B Features:
15.4 inch TFT-LCD Color Monitor Size
Built-In Slot DVD Player
Built-In USB 2.0 Port
Built-In SD Card Slot
DVD+R/RW/VCD/ SVCD
CD-DA/CD-RW/MP3
NTSC/PAL Compatible
Pixel (RGB) 1280 x 800
Adjustable: Color/Contrast/ Brightness/Tint
White L.E.D. Dome Light
Built-In IR Transmitter for Wireless Headphones
On Screen Display
A/V Inputs (2)
A/V Output (1)
Headphones Included (2)
Wireless IR Remote
VT1010B Features:
10.2 inch TFT-LCD Color Monitor Size
Built-In Slot DVD Player
Built-In USB 2.0 Port
Built-In SD Card Slot
DVD+R/RW/VCD/SVCD
CD-DA/CD-RW/MP3
NTSC/PAL Compatible
Pixel (RGB) 800 x 480
Adjustable: Color/Contrast/ Brightness/Tint
White L.E.D. Dome Light
Built-In IR Transmitter for Wireless Headphones
On Screen Display
A/V Inputs (2)
A/V Output (1)
Headphones Included (2)
Wireless IR Remote
VT810B Features:
8 inch TFT-LCD Color Monitor Size
Built-In Slot DVD Player
Built-In USB 2.0 Port
DVD+R/RW/VCD/SVCD
CD-DA/CD-RW/MP3
NTSC/PAL Compatible
Pixel (RGB) 800 x 480
Adjustable: Color/Contrast/ Brightness/Tint
White L.E.D. Dome Light
Built-In IR Transmitter for Wireless Headphones
On Screen Display
A/V Inputs (2)
A/V Output (1)
Headphones Included (1)
Wireless IR Remote
VM700B Features:
7" TFT Color Monitor
16:9/4:3 Adjustable Screen Format
On-Screen Display
2 AV Inputs
Built-in Dual IR Output for Headphone (Optional WH204H)
Easy-fit Mounting Bezel Included
Adjustable Variable Angle Tilt
Wireless Remote Included
Supports NTSC and PAL
Dimensions: 7-1/8" (W) × 5-3/8" (H) × 1" (D)
About Clarion
Clarion Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, has been a consolidated subsidiary of Hitachi Group since 2006. An international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940, Clarion is involved in the research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, communications and security products for the automotive and recreational vehicle environments, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the Web at www.clarion.com.
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