Kenwood Announces In-Dash iPod Controller / Receivers Targeted At iPod Consumers
Kenwood USA announced the introduction of the company’s first in-dash iPod controller receivers designed specifically for users of the Apple iPod, iPod Video, iPod Touch, iPhone and Microsoft’s Zune.
Kenwood KIV-BT900
Because of the unique and specialized application of these receivers, the CD transport has been eliminated. The intended user is a dedicated portable media enthusiast and travels exclusively with digital music and video files instead of conventional CDs and DVDs.
The KIV-700 ($450.00 suggested retail price) has all of the performance and functionality as the KIV-BT900 with the exception of built-in Bluetooth connectivity.
The top model is the KIV-BT900 ($500.00 suggested retail price) and takes this unique product concept to new heights. Beginning with a 3” full-color, multi-lingual TFT display, the KIV-BT900 shows full song, artist and album text plus large-format, full-color album art. iPod video files not only appear on the display, but an A/V output allows the content to appear on external rear-seat monitors. The KIV-BT900 also features a new, built-in Bluetooth circuit by industry-leader Parrott that provides the latest in hands-free performance and phone compatibility.
Three 4.0 volt preamp outputs with built-in digital sound processing make the KIV-BT900 a true audio performer. And an on-board 512MB flash memory module will rip external content through the USB input, supporting a wide range of audio (MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV), video (MPEG4, WMV and H.264) and picture (JPEG and BMP) files.
The variable key illumination feature gives the KIV-BT900 the ability to match the interior lighting of almost any automobile. A remote control is provided at no additional charge.
The KIV-700 ($450.00 suggested retail price) has all of the performance and functionality as the KIV-BT900 with the exception of built-in Bluetooth connectivity. The KCA-BT300 hideaway Bluetooth module ($180.00 suggested retail price) can be added at a later time.
The KIV-BT900 and KIV-700 come with a one- year warranty and are available only through authorized Kenwood retailers.
KIV-BT900 and KIV-700 will be available in April, 2010 for $500.00 and $450.00, respectively.
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