Visteon Multimedia Products Engineered With Today's Convenience
1 March 1999
Visteon Multimedia Products Engineered With Today's Convenience-Savvy Consumers in Mind
DETROIT, March 1 -- The latest multimedia products from
Visteon Automotive Systems will please the ears, entertain the eyes, and
engage the mind -- all in the name of safer, more convenient travel.
Visteon is previewing three multimedia technologies at the 1999 Society of
Automotive Engineers International Congress and Exposition that offer drivers
dynamic route assistance, rear seat entertainment for the kids, and
convenient, premium CD sound.
The technologies are just the latest examples of how Visteon is changing
the automotive supplier industry by developing its services and systems with
vehicle-savvy consumers in mind.
"Visteon has the technical expertise to offer manufacturers integrated,
high quality, cost competitive multimedia solutions designed to meet consumer
demands," said John Slosar, manager, multimedia product development and core
information products for Visteon. "We place tremendous importance in helping
our customers exceed the expectations of their customers."
Navigation radio
Visteon's navigation radio system combines in-vehicle navigation with the
functions of a premium audio system. The system provides consumers with the
ability to use navigation, audio and cellular phone systems with the touch of
a button.
Navigation radio will feature Visteon's world-class turn-by-turn
navigation system, NavMate(R). Route guidance is provided through a color
display screen, voice directions and simple graphic icons. In addition,
navigation radio offers consumers the convenience and superior audio
performance of a Visteon AM/FM single slot CD radio.
Navigation radio features:
* An optional integral GSM or AMPS cellular phone.
* An external cellular phone link.
* An advanced travel assistance system
* Roadside assistance, emergency assistance and concierge services.
* A memo record.
* Remote door lock capability.
In-Dash 6CD Radio
Visteon's new In-Dash 6CD Radio offers customers outstanding quality and
maximum convenience without giving up their radio tuner. The premium 6 disc
CD changer mechanism is contained in a 91-mm box mounted in the dash. CDs are
selected using the radio preset buttons.
The In-Dash 6 CD Radio offers:
* Selective eject and load capabilities
* Random/shuffle within single CD or across all CDs
* User-friendly display shows continuous status of CDs
* Premium sound quality
* In-dash vs. trunk-mounted changer
* Direct access to all CDs through presets with no disc magazine
required
* Reduced CD skipping with 3 second buffer
Rear Seat Entertainment System
At last, a vehicle entertainment system that will keep kids in the back
seat busy on long trips. Visteon is introducing its Rear Seat Entertainment
System to aftermarket consumers later this year. The system offers a fully-
integrated, mobile entertainment system designed to blend completely with the
automotive interior. The system features a 6.4 inch, rear-facing, flip-up LCD
screen, a video cassette player and video plug-and-play capability, all
integrated into a center console which looks like original equipment.
Visteon's Rear Seat Entertainment System folds down completely to deter
theft and allows kids to listen to the music and sound either through
headphones or through the vehicle's audio system.
The aftermarket Rear Seat Entertainment System:
* Same as vehicle warranty coverage
* Convenient with-vehicle payments
* Rear passenger controls with two sets of headphones (and three
audio jacks)
* Plug and play capability to watch movies and play video games
* An integrated Nintendo 64 game system in the unit
* An integrated console that houses the entire system and includes
cupholders and a storage bin
With a global delivery system consisting of more than 120 technical,
manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 20 countries, Visteon
is leveraging the talents of its 82,000 employees to deliver innovative,
consumer-driven automotive solutions to its customers.