Jan. 9, 2007, Tokyo, Japan - Pioneer Corporation has announced that the company will release its AVIC-D3 DVD-ROM based in-car navigation system, merging high-quality navigation and entertainment functions in a double DIN chassis, in the North American consumer market in March 2007 for a suggested price of US$1,000.
North American consumers are becoming increasingly interested in car navigation systems that are compatible with portable audio players and mobile phones, have plenty of audio and video features, and offer exciting designs that blend well with car interiors.
In response to these needs, Pioneer's AVIC-D3 is equipped with the latest A/V and networking features, and is designed to match the interiors of various cars.
Ever since 1999, when Pioneer first introduced its car navigation system in the North American consumer market, the company has striven to create new markets and expand demand through a variety of innovative products and applications. Now, with the release of the affordably priced multi-function AVIC-D3 system, Pioneer is aiming to further stimulate the North American car navigation market.
Main features
1 ) Design blends in well with the interiors of various cars.
- The smooth, flat front panel matches any dashboard without compromising the look of the car's interior.
- Users can customize the illumination by selecting from more than 32,000 different colors for the illuminated operation buttons and five different colors for the operation panel.
- The background can be customized for the opening, operation, and other screens.
2 ) Basic A/V functions can be operated from a steering remote control that is installed in the car as standard equipment (using an optional cable).
3 ) Built-in iPod® direct control feature allows fast and easy control of the device connected to the unit with the music and video contents on the touch screen panel (using an optional iPod cable).
4 ) Built-in Bluetooth® wireless connection allows Bluetooth-enabled cell phone hands-free operation, wireless audio streaming from Bluetooth enabled audio players, and simple operation of the audio player via the touch panel (using an optional Bluetooth adapter).
5 ) Compressed audio formats on discs including MP3, WMA, and AAC, DivX® video format on DVD, and DVD-video can be played.
6 ) Memory Navigation function
7 ) XM® and SIRIUS® Satellite Radio ready (using an optional traffic tuner and paid subscription).
8 ) The XM NavTraffic service can be enjoyed (using an optional traffic tuner and paid subscription).
