Pioneer Adds 65,000 Colors to Any Dashboard with Newest Single CD Player; Full-Color Organic Electroluminescence Illumination in Four Pioneer Car Stereos
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 4, 2006--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveiled four high-end single CD players that will light up any dashboard with vibrant colors from their organic electroluminescence (OEL) display panel. The Pioneer DEH-P9800BT and DEH-P7800MP and Pioneer Premier DEH-P980BT and DEH-P780MP are the first in-car products to use Pioneer's full-color OEL display. All four CD players have a 256 X 64 resolution screen to provide users with rich colorful backgrounds and control images unaffected by sunlight. In addition to exceptional design, two players include built-in Bluetooth wireless connection (DEH-P9800BT and DEH-P980BT), and all four offer customizable vehicle dynamics gauges, rotary control, full iPod control capability, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio connectivity, and built-in auxiliary inputs for other portable players."Consumers change the stock stereo systems for two reasons: to update the look of the dash and improve the sound quality. We're doing both with these new players," said Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning for the mobile entertainment division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "We're also adding attachment features based on consumer demand for the ability to connect an iPod or a wireless connection to a cell phone."
The Pioneer DEH-P9800BT and Pioneer Premier DEH-P980BT flagship CD players offer:
-- BLUETOOTH(R) Wireless Technology Built-in - Wireless
technology is on the rise for its convenience. Bluetooth
wireless technology, a short-range wireless technology, is
built-in to these single-CD car stereos enabling a driver to
connect as many as five Bluetooth-enabled cellular phones for
hands-free operation. A microphone supplied with both units
allows the user to answer and make phone calls directly from
the car stereos. Telephone conversations take place through
the vehicle's speaker system. In both units, the car stereo
stores an entire phone book for voice activated phone calls,
caller ID and hands-free operation.
-- Audio Streaming - Enables users to wirelessly transmit
music and control (play, stop, pause, track
up/down/forward/rewind) their Bluetooth enabled
portable audio player through the Pioneer headunit
using Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).
All four car stereos offer the following technology:
-- Full-Color Organic Electroluminescence Display - Organic EL
display, first introduced by Pioneer in 1998, revolutionized
display technology because of its extreme brightness, low
current consumption and wide viewing angle. Pioneer's
full-color OEL display delivers up to 65,000 colors that
produce unbelievable photo realistic graphics for text
information, making it easier for drivers to see data at a
glance. Animated backgrounds also can be set.
-- Vehicle Dynamics Gauges - Further utilizing the OEL
technology, the players feature basic vehicle dynamics gauges
for cool visual effects. The three modes are:
-- Tachometer meter - RPM graph showing peaks and valleys
-- Triple gauge display - RPM, voltage and sound meter
simulates analog gauges
-- Running tachometer - Digital representation RPM,
voltage and wattage
-- Customizable Dual-Layer Graphic User Interface - For added
personalization, the two layers of display (background and
graphics) are completely customizable. A variety of screen
savers, background pictures and level indicators can be
downloaded by visiting Pioneer's OEL website
(http://www.pioneer.co.jp/car/pclink3a). Personal images can
also be loaded into the players through the special website.
-- 7-Way Rotary Commander - More popular than ever, the 7-Way
Rotary commander is used in many Pioneer players to control 90
percent of the features and functions of the unit. The rotary
commander combines the operation of a rotary knob, joystick
and button to control most Audio and Function features. This
is particularly helpful in swift retrieval of music files.
-- Auxiliary Input - Integration of other portable devices is
easy with built-in auxiliary inputs. Each unit features a
mini-jack port for quick connection of any portable device
allowing the user to hear content from a portable music player
through the Pioneer stereo.
-- iPod(R) Ready - Along with an optional CD-IB100 iPod adapter,
Pioneer's car stereos provide complete control of the highly
popular iPod device through the IP-Bus. The 256 X 64 OEL panel
can display multiple lines of information to show album,
artist and song names while the integrated rotary commander
scrolls through music content. User interface is highly
improved to access music quickly.
-- Multi-Language - Each unit provides users a choice of three
languages: English, Spanish or French.
-- Satellite Radio Ready - The new CD players are SIRIUS and XM
Satellite Radio ready, giving consumers a choice in service.
Access to more than 120 channels of music, sports and news are
available with both services using an optional tuner and paid
subscription.
Pioneer's Mobile Entertainment Division is the leading manufacturer of audio, video and information products for in-car use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and competitors. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Premier brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years for Premier products.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment(TM) and components.
2006 PIONEER AND PREMIER FULL-COLOR OEL SINGLE-CD PLAYERS
Premier Premier
DEH-P7800MP DEH-P9800BT DEH-P780MP DEH-P980BT
Full-Color OEL Yes Yes Yes Yes
Display
Vehicle Dynamics Yes Yes Yes Yes
Gauges
Bluetooth Wireless - Yes - Yes
Connectivity
Supertuner IIID Yes Yes Yes Yes
7-Way Rotary Yes Yes Yes Yes
Commander
Power MOSFET 50 MOSFET 50 MOSFET 50 MOSFET 50
RCA Preouts Triple Triple Triple Triple
5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts
Built-in DSP 16-Band 16-Band 16-Band 16-Band
Easy EQ Yes Yes Yes Yes
MCD Control Yes Yes Yes Yes
Satellite Radio Expanded Expanded Expanded Expanded
Control (XM and
Sirius)
Character Display 16 char. 16 char. 16 char. 16 char.
Remote Control 10-Key Card 10-Key Card 10-Key Card 10-Key Card
Remote Remote Remote Remote
Wired Remote Input Yes Yes Yes Yes
Crossover 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way
Independent Independent Independent Independent
Auto EQ / Time - - - Auto
Alignment
Compressed Audio iTunes AAC/ iTunes AAC/ iTunes AAC/ iTunes AAC/
playback MP3/WMA MP3/WMA MP3/WMA MP3/WMA
Bit Media Expander Yes Yes Yes Yes
Burr-Brown 24 Bit Yes Yes Yes Yes
DAC
iPod Compatibility Enhanced Enhanced Enhanced Enhanced
Disc Title Memory Yes Yes Yes Yes
(48)
Auxiliary Input Rear Rear Rear Rear
Multi-Language - Yes Yes Yes Yes
English, Spanish,
French
CDR PC-Link Yes Yes Yes Yes
Capability
Auto Flap Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motorized
Detachable Face Yes Yes Yes Yes
Limited Warranty 1 year 1 year 2 year 2 year
from Authorized
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Suggested Price $420 $550 $420 $570
Availability Apr. 06 May 06 Apr. 06 May 06