Built-in Bluetooth^® for hands-free calling with

embedded microphone, as well as music streaming.

Direct iPod^® and iPhone^® connectivity with rear USB connector.

Rear USB connector also supports playback of WMA/MP3 files.

728-variable colour illumination and buttons allow cosmetic matching to instrument panel or by personal preference.

CX501E’s built-in wireless Bluetooth interface supports HSP/HFP for hands-free operation and phonebook download. You can easily communicate with the outside world by listening to phone calls through the car’s audio system and talking through the embedded microphone. And with A2DP/AVRCP support, you can enjoy music streamed from your mobile phone.

* Please see our website for details of compatible Bluetooth mobile phones.

Enjoy the familiar operational feel of iPod and iPhone, with ALBUM/ARTIST/SONG LIST on screen display and List back operation. Simple control mode lets easily operate the system using just the iPod / iPhone controls, including ABC search to quickly access tunes.

* For audio playback, please use the USB cable provided with your iPod / iPhone.

* Please see our website for details of compatible iPod / iPhone models.

This large volume control knob, combined with the ergonomically symmetrical design of the unit, helps to provide equally comfortable operation from the driver side or passenger side. Using it is so intuitive and natural, it minimises stress for the operator and contributes to driving safety.

In addition to offering 3 preset equalisation patterns, Beat EQ allows you the freedom to customise the level and range of the bass, midrange and treble portions of each pattern with a 3-band parametric equaliser.

CX501E features an MOS-FET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) power amplifier capable of delivering 4 × 50 watt of high quality sound with superior linearity and less distortion than conventional power amps-even with the volume cranked up.