Clarion Offers First HD Radio Source Unit
Clarion, a global leader of mobile electronics, announces the introduction of their first HD Radio capable head unit in a single DIN DVD multimedia station package.
Enjoy a wide variety of media for visual and musical entertainment on the VZ309’s vivid 3.5-inch TFT color display with front panel USB input.
Clarion VZ309
Clarion’s VZ309 is a true multimedia station with a DVD/ CD receiver, USB connector that supports playback of MP3, WMA and JPEG files, front AUX inputs for portable audio players and optional iPod audio and video playback (CCUIPOD2). The lustrous 3.5 inch display offers control of all of the above media formats with maximum usability in a small one DIN package.
Augustin Leung, Senior Manager of Product Planning for Clarion says, “Clarion is proud to present our first HD Radio Ready product with DVD playback, iPod connectivity and USB playback. The HD Radio module (THD309) retails for under $100 making it a great value for everyone to enjoy the benefits of high definition digital radio.”
Augustin Leung, Senior Manager of Product Planning for Clarion says, “Clarion is proud to present our first HD Radio Ready product with DVD playback, iPod connectivity and USB playback.
The VZ309 will be available the first quarter of 2009.
VZ309 Features: MSRP $399.99
- AM/FM/CD/DVD 1DIN Multimedia Station
- Flip-down 3.5 inch TFT color LCD display
- HD Radio Ready (via optional THD309 tuner)
- MP3/ WMA compatible with ID3-TAG display
- XM Satellite Radio Ready
- Front USB Slot
- Plays iPod (via optional CCUIPOD1)
- Dual Zone
- Front 3.5mm AUX input
- 18 FM/ 12 AM Presets
- 6ch RCA output
- 50W x 4 Built-in amplifier
- Rear Vision Camera RCA input
- Subwoofer volume control
- 24-bit D/A Converter
- Rear AV output
- IR Remote included
THD309 Features: MSRP $129.99
- HD Radio Module
- Connects only to the VZ309
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