MAX973HD

HDD NAVIGATION & DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 7-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL

  • DVD Video
  • 5.1-channel Dolby Digital / dts surround
  • CD text
  • Windows Media
  • Windows Automotive
  • SD
  • Made for iPod
  • RDS-EON
  • gracenote
  • NAVTEQ ON BOARD
  • RDS-TMC tuner
  • MP3 ID3 TAG
  • 24bit D/A Converter
  • Magna Bass EX
  • Parametric EQ
  • 53W×4 HIGH POWER
  • 2 Zone Entertainment
  • CeNET
  • Bluetooth Ready
  • AUX Input
  • Touch panel control
  • Slope Console
  • OEM remote ready
  • MOS-FET Power AMP

The Clarion H.M.I. ideal is writing a new page in history with the MAX973HD. Video and sound are powerful. Map data displays quickly on the high-performance navigation system. Everything is amassed in our flagship all-in-one 30 GB hard disk drive-equipped AV-N model with 2-Zone expansibility, Bluetooth® linkage to peripheral equipment such as mobile phones, iPod® and more.

The fusion of high-end video and sound and high-performance navigation opens the door to next-generation motoring life.

*iTMC, V-Trafic and TMC-Pro are trademarks of ITIS, Mediamobile and T-System, respectively.

  • Motorised sloping control panel with 7-inch QVGA TFT colour LCD monitor
  • Touch screen operation and quick access to Short Cut Menu
  • 400 MHz CPU
  • 30 GB hard disk drive
  • Built-in RDS-TMC tuner for traffic information
  • Built-in 2D gyro sensor
  • 1 video and 2-channel audio AUX input
  • 1 video line-out and 2-channel audio pre-out for 2-Zone entertainment
  • Microphone for voice recognition
  • CeNET control of: TV tuner and Bluetooth interface adapter BLT573
  • DVD±R/DVD±RW/CD-R/CD-RW ready
  • MP3 and WMA compatible with ID3-TAG display
  • 18 FM, 6 MW/LW station presets
  • RDS-EON tuner with variable bandwidth
  • 24-bit D/A converter
  • SD Card slot for MP3/WMA playback and data installation using "Clarion NAVI manager" with PC application
  • Built-in "Music Catcher" with Gracenote® music recognition service (Ripping speed: Maximum 8 times, Storage capacity: maximum 4,000 songs)
  • CeNET Bluetooth interface adapter BLT573 ready for handsfree interface; supported profile: HFP (Hands Free Profile) and HSP (Head Set Profile)
  • 3-band parametric equaliser
  • MAGNA BASS EX dynamic bass enhancement
  • 4-channnel × 53 watts of MOS-FET amplification
  • OEM steering wheel remote wired interface capability
  • iPod direct connection and control
  • CCD camera input
  • Map coverage: [Western Europe] Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Andorra, Monaco, Germany, Ireland, Italian, San Marino, the Vatican, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, UK [Eastern Europe] Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
  • Voice recognition and Text to speech: German, French, UK English, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
  • Voice guidance and Screen text: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish
  • 3D display mode with adjustable angle
  • Map scale: 25m/50m/100m/200m/500m/1km/2km/4km/16km/64km/256km
  • Day/Night map colour change: automatic and manual
  • High resolution motorway signboard graphic on interchange with split screen mode
  • Address search function including postal code search, house number search, POI name search, category search and nearby search.
  • 3D menu: user's favourite and frequent list
  • Multiple route calculation: shortest, fastest, minimise motorways and more detail setting (toll road, time restriction, avoid area, ferry)
  • Route information: next manoeuvre, traffic information, guidance information, repeat guidance and display destination
  • Auto-reroute
  • Route calculation using traffic information
  • Pop-up traffic information
  • Route guidance: estimated time of arrival, road name of next manoeuvre, manoeuvre display, crossing zoom
  • Turn list mode
  • Store location and edit location: maximum 200 points
  • User profile function: adjusted items can be stored for 4 different users
  • RDSTMC display: Pay TMC, Icons on map, Text information, Pop-up traffic events, Recommend reroute pop-up, event list, TMC event filtering and Turning setting

Music Catcher: High speed recording and large storage capacity

Music Catcher is a function which enables listeners to store favourite tunes and albums on the built-in hard disk. You can enjoy music from the hard disk by making your own “favourite collection” of music. Ripping speed: Maximum 8 times recording Storage capacity: Maximum 4,000 songs Ripping format: High quality Atrac3 / 132Kbs

Music Catcher menu

3D menu – Recent Album

“Clarion NAVI Manager” PC application

The Music Catcher of MAX973HD is able to update the CD title information for each song automatically after ripping the song on the hard disk. In case the database doesn’t have your title information available, the NAVI manager software can synchronise the data with the Gracenote website on the Internet and update the title information on your hard disk. Moreover, the software can also show your favourite picture or the album cover on the screen.

“Clarion NAVI Manager” PC application

“Clarion NAVI Manager” with Gracenote® database

DVD Video-ready

A high resolution monitor is employed, which can reproduce high quality video images from such sources as DVD videos. The system has been upgraded to 2-Zone functionality to offer different entertainment sources in the front and rear seats. For instance, the driver can enjoy music while receiving navigation guidance on the dash-mounted unit, while rear passengers can enjoy DVD videos on separate monitors.

Ready for CCD rear view camera

A CCD rear view camera can be connected and rear views from the camera can be monitored on the TV screen in the car. This broadens the view from the cockpit and promotes safety when reversing thanks to a detailed view of what’s behind the car.

Changeable skin design

SD card slot for MP3/WMA playback and data installation with PC application Clarion Navi Manager

Icons and background patterns of the navigation system and audio & visual sources can be customised to suit your taste and the image of your car.

An Integrated AV-N Unit

MAX973HD is an integrated AV & Navigation unit with a huge 30 GB hard disk. It integrates sophisticated navigation functions, such as graphic display of map data, destination search and route calculation/guidance, with impressive entertainment options, eg. high-quality reproduction of audio and visual media and 2-Zone playback.

Ready for iPod Audio/Video

* CCA-692 iPod video connecting cable is required

By connecting an iPod Video, you can access its video library and enjoy playback of music, photos and videos on the wide monitor screen. The connected iPod is automatically recognised and can be fully controlled via the main unit display.

High-level user function and usability guide the driver to the destination assuringly.

System Example

*MAX973HD is compatible with MP3/WMA on DVD±R/DVD±RW/CD-R/RW media formats. Maximum track capacity: 512 tracks (255 folders with max. 512 tracks per folder)

• The LCD panel uses the latest high-tech components and boasts an effective pixel rate of 99.99%. However, be aware that 0.01% or less of the pixels may be defective.

• WARNING: The driver is prohibited by law from viewing a video signal on any in-dash monitor while the vehcle is in motion.

• There is no guarantee that all units in this catalogue can play CCCD (Copy Control CD), Hybrid SACD (Super Audio CD), CD-R/RW and DVD±R/DVD±RW.

* Playlists of mixed music and movie files cannot be played on iPod video compatible units.

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