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.
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.
Kenwood KIV-BT900
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 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 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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