JVC Launches New High-Speed In-Dash Navigation Units For 2012

JVC Mobile Entertainment, the premier developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio, and video products, is proud to introduce two high-speed 6.1” and two 7” WVGA display A/V navigation systems for 2012.

JVC KW-NT800HDT

JVC’s 2012 Navigation series introduces state-of-the-art clear and realistic sound with an offering of over ten professional sound setting adjustments as well as a graphic thirteen band equalizer and time alignment. Screens offer beautiful picture for both map display and video playback with upgraded super-fine WVGA LCD Monitors.

Various map display features as well as quick response and operation are enabled with a two times faster high-speed data processing LSI, 8GB Solid State Drive with over 8 Million Points of Interest, and an S3 format data compression system for quick data storage and recall which allows faster menu and route calculations. Start-up time takes only 8 seconds from key-on to full navigation usability.

Two out of four models feature connectivity to the HD Radio™ network including a free lifetime subscription to Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic HD+/Total Traffic Connect : a service providing on-screen real-time traffic, news, sports, and weather updates. The HD Radio™ package also includes a bookmark function to store favorite song information from music heard on HD Radio™ stations. Bookmarks generate on-screen QR codes which can be scanned by smartphones to download favorite songs instantly.

Also new for 2012 navigation models with built-in HD Radio™ technology is a channel guide allowing HD Radio station and FM/AM radio station browsing by song and artist title. All new models integrate with both Pandora^® internet radio and ClearChannel’s iHeartRadio music streaming services.

They also include fully functional Bluetooth® with Simple Secure Pairing and feature SiriusXM compatibility, using the new SXV200 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (sold separately, XM subscription required). The SXV200 is a compact solution that can be mounted behind the dashboard and connects directly to the receiver using one simple cable. It is also plug and play – there are no translators or tuner programming required.

The KW-NT300 is a DVD/CD/USB/SD Navigation receiver with a 6.1” touch panel featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology, and map features such as: Junction View, Off-Axis View, 3D Viewing with 3-D Footprint, 360 degree rotation and built-in color 3D landmark icons in most major cities. In addition the unit offers voice guidance with turn-by-turn voice commands. The unit offers a 1A current capable rear USB port with drive change mode and over 30,000 variable-color illumination choices. The unit is available in March with an MSRP of $899.95.

The KW-NT500HDT Navigation is also a 6.1” LCD monitor that adds built-in HD Radio™ audio and data tuners. It includes a free lifetime subscription to Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic HD+/Total Traffic Connect providing on-screen news, sports, weather, and real-time traffic updates with free flow data. The unit is available in March with an MSRP of $999.95.

The KW-NT700 Navigation receiver steps up to a 7” a motorized faceplate with five positions of tilt and a reverse tilt feature for installation in vehicles with highly slanted dashboards. The unit is available in March with an MSRP of $1,099.95.

The KW-NT800HDT Navigation unit carries the same common features of these models and adds built-in HD Radio™ audio and data tuners. Also included is a free lifetime subscription to Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic HD+/Total Traffic Connect for on-screen news, sports, weather, and real-time traffic updates. The unit is available in March with an MSRP of $1,299.95.