Visteon Leads With First Dockable Family Entertainment System

LIVONIA, Mich., June 23 -- Visteon Corporation is leading the industry in offering an automotive grade Dockable Family Entertainment System(TM) that is seamlessly integrated into the vehicle's interior roof space.

"We've listened to customers and consumers and developed an in-vehicle family entertainment system that meets style, security, viewing area, and portability needs," said Greg Gyllstrom, Visteon Corporation vice president and general manager of North American and Asian Aftermarket Operations. "Delivering the products consumers want helps our customers meet their business objectives," he said.

Visteon's unique solution is a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player that blends into a vehicle's interior and can move easily from in-vehicle use to laptop or in-home use. The automotive grade portable DVD player weighs only 2.5lbs, gives consumers a large 10-inch viewing screen, remote control, and infrared headphones. The docking unit and compatible, portable DVD player are designed as a modular unit. The DVD player simply locks into the nearly flush mounted docking unit. Front seat occupants have the opportunity to listen to the radio or CD of their choice, while rear seat passengers enjoy other entertainment.

When docked, the player uses the vehicle power supply and audio system to operate and charge its own batteries. The unit can be taken anywhere and will play for approximately three hours on its batteries when fully charged. Because of the modularity of the system, owners can purchase and install docking units in separate vehicles so that the player can be easily transferred from one vehicle to another.

The system package includes accessories such as infrared headphones and a remote control. Optional equipment includes a carrying case, battery charger/AC adapter and even a bass booster for enhanced sound. The portability of Visteon's aftermarket system adds a measure of security and accessibility at home or on the road.

Visteon's Dockable Family Entertainment System is a low profile, clamshell, laptop-type configuration that plays DVDs, CDs, and CDs containing MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files. Auxiliary jacks on the player accept input from other devices, such as game units or camcorders.

The Visteon Dockable Family Entertainment System is available through car dealers and selected independent automotive accessory distributors.

Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 200 technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25 countries.