Panasonic in-car AV products

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Panasonic’s new in-car AV products

Providing an in-car-entertainment solution for every need

Panasonic’s 2006 line up of in-car entertainment products offer an impressive combination of arresting looks, superb functionality and maximum ease of use. Whether you’re looking for a DVD changer (CX-DH801N), in-dash monitor (CY-VM7203), in-dash player/monitor (CQ-VD7003, CQ-VD6503) or overhead monitor (CY-VHD9401N), Panasonic’s latest additions let you take your entertainment on the road.

Super slim and stylish CY-VHD9401N overhead monitor with built-in DVD player
Stylishly out of the way, the flip-down 9in screen of this new ceiling-mounted monitor/player is the easy way to add the dimension of rear-seat entertainment to your car. Boasting an impressively large 9in widescreen colour LCD monitor with 16:9 Aspect Ratio and selectable display modes, the CY-VHD9401N is a joy to watch and use. To ensure optimum viewing, the monitor has an adjustable flip-down angle and left/right swivel, enabling users to view the LCD at a variety of angles. Perfect pictures are complemented by superior sound, thanks to the inclusion of 5.1ch Dolby Digital and dts Surround Decoder (2ch down mix).


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Capable of standalone A/V operation, this multimedia-ready unit comes with convenient features like infrared wireless headphones. When combined with Panasonic’s Private Mode, front and rear passengers can enjoy different entertainment content, ensuring that both adults and children alike can be catered for simultaneously. The unit also includes dual A/V inputs for connection to a variety of RCA-compatible video sources such as gaming consoles, TV tuners and camcorders.

Panasonic’s award winning CQ-VD6503 in-dash LCD monitor DVD player/receiver
At this years’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Panasonic’s CQ-VD6503 was honoured by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in its Annual Innovations Awards competition – receiving the ‘Vehicles Video Electronics’ Award for ‘Expandability Through Expansion Module’. Exemplifying excellence in design and engineering, this award is extremely highly sought after and demonstrates the high calibre of the product.

Boasting unrivalled performance and a host of advance functionality and features, the new 6.5in widescreen colour LCD is 2 D-IN size for flush-fit in-dash installation. Complimenting your car perfectly, the unique design of this product means the DVD/CD player is not on view. Cleverly contained behind the beautiful LCD monitor – simply slide the motorized display face down to reveal the DVD/CD player section. Aesthetically appealing the CQ-VD6503 will add a touch of class to any car. The CQ-VD6503 offers touch panel operation for your convenience, as well as a graphical interface.

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The CQ-VD6503 features compatibility with our new Expansion Module and is iPod ready and Blue Tooth Ready for future proofing. Most of all the quality of the viewing experience is assured by state-of-the-art colour LCD technology, boasting natural colour with a high level of brightness. The wide-aspect LCD screen with 280,000 pixels and internal backlight offers a selection of display modes (NORMAL, FULL, ZOOM and JUST) to support made-for-TV or letterbox format in the 4:3 aspect ratio. Complete with surround sound, the CQ-VD6503 puts the show on the road.

CQ-VD7003 in-dash player/monitor for home cinema enthusiasts
This integrated in-dash player/monitor packs a host of advanced digital functionality all in a compact 1DIN unit. This new addition adds the ability to enjoy DVD-Video, CD, MP3/WMA and FM/MW radio in one complete unit. Comprising of a 7in widescreen colour LCD monitor and DVD/CD player, this is the ultimate piece of kit which has everything you need for full entertainment on the road. Featuring AUX input, the CQ-VD7003 can even be connected to a car navigation system.

To further add to its appeal, this model is iPod ready, enabling people to share their iPod music collection with everyone in the car. The CQ-VD7003 is also Blue Tooth Ready, offering a complete solution for anyone who uses a mobile phone behind the wheel. Simply plug in Panasonic’s CY-BT100N Bluetooth unit and users can connect a Bluetooth-ready mobile phone for safe ‘hands free’ operation.

The CQ-VD7003 features a large 7in widescreen colour LCD monitor with a non-glare surface, internal backlight and a selection of display modes (Normal, Full, Zoom, and Just) to ensure high quality viewing. Fully motorised, the screen smoothly deploys and sets to an optimum viewing angle. Boasting a GUI touch panel, the menus, icons and simple layout of the intuitive graphical user interface make operation easy to understand. No need to fumble for buttons nor spend time trying to figure out what to do. In an instant, you can grasp your choices and lightly touch the screen, letting you keep your attention on the road ahead.

The sound quality is second-to-none with inclusion of Circle Surround (CS) Automotive from SRS, the leader in audio enhancement technology. Loaded with unprecedented features like sound elevation and enhancement of all channels with rumbling cinema like bass, Circle Surround (CS) Automotive from SRS labs responds to the challenge of low positioned speakers and other problems for audio that occur in the car cabin environment. This technology literally pushes the sound upwards so you experience full on sounds just as you can in your own home. By incorporating SRS CS Automotive in this model, it is possible to enjoy the sensation of Phantom Center speaker and rich bass from only a 4ch setup. In other words, when combined with Dolby Digital, you can experience the dramatic surround effect of 5.1ch from just 4 speakers. The inclusion of built-in 5.1ch Dolby Digital and dts decoders transforms your car into a cinema on wheels complete with theatre surround sound.

CY-VM7203N in-dash 7in widescreen colour LCD monitor – the simple move into LCD
If you’re looking to update your car system to include an LCD monitor, but wish to keep your existing DVD car navigation system or DVD player – the CY-VM7203 has the answer. Allowing you to enjoy the benefits of an in-car LCD monitor using your existing car entertainment products, the CY-VM203 is a cost effective solution, opening up the benefits of in -car entertainment to a wider audience.

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This 7in widescreen monitor with 336,960 pixels and 16:0 aspect ratio offers a selection of display modes (NORMAL, FULL, ZOOM and JUST) to support made-for-TV or letterbox format in the 4:3 aspect ratio. The screen cleverly folds away when not in use to sit flush, and has an automatic flip-up for your convenience. Also featuring an automatic and manual dimmer, as well as a remote control – the CY-VM7203 is a product designed with your needs in mind!

CX-DH801N DVD changer for easy access to a variety of media
With a car DVD changer your passengers can enjoy all the benefits of home cinema while driving. This spectacular eight-disc changer handles all kinds of media from DVD-Video to CD and CD-R/RW, so whether you enjoy chilling to the latest tunes while driving, or watching your favourite movie in the back seat (when connected to an LCD monitor), the CX-DH801N caters for all. The changer can also play Video CDs and custom-burned CD-R/RW collections of MP3 music to further add to its appeal.

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Car DVD changers allow you to hide the DVD player while entertaining everybody. The CX-DH801 has a choice of fitting options, so you can find the location that suits you best - whether it is in the boot, under the seat, in the glove box – this DVD changer is highly versatile and will fit to your needs. Wherever your DVD changer is, at any time you can change the movie/CD by simply pressing a button on your remote control.

For the digital experience of a lifetime, the destination lies on the road with Panasonic. With these new additions, you’re sure to find a solution that fits perfectly with your lifestyle. For further information please visit http://www.panasonic.co.uk.



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considdering their strong Viera line up this year, their car products are a little dissapointing. All thier home cinema and TV products are coming with DVB tuners, but there is no sign of DAB recievers in their line up.

shame
I asked about the absence of DAB when I was at the dealer show and was told that it was a feature that the company thought was problemmatic in in-car products.

As I understand it, the reception of DAB on the movie is an issue and Panasonic reckons that the cost of resolving the problem is greater than the market would bear given that it is so very price-sensitive.

Some other things to know:

Connectivity looks to be the big thing for Panasonic this year - iPod and Bluetooth - each using the same data-connector point, seemingly, and thus not both available together, it would appear. Five models have this data connector around the rear.

The cost of the iPod connectivity kit is £39 and this gives access to the iPod menu and allows the iPod to be charged

The cost of the Bluetooth connectivity kit is £159

Cheapest iPod-compatible model in the range is the CQC-3303N at £159 (kit extra)

The £99 1300-series models have 50W per channel and have Aux inputs - so you can bring in audio from an iPod or any other player using its audio output.
interesting that they don't think it is reliable. My Sony DAB head unit is fantastic. A couple of times the audio will cut out and you need to change chanels to get it back, but i've seen that on house radios too so i wouldn't blame that on the radio itself.
Correct me if I'm wrong but the issue is around digital TV receivers not DAB radios?

As I understand it its a pain to do on the move, but that said Archos' latest AV700 has implemented a 2 tuner, 2 aerial setup that works well up to 75mph or something, so its obviously not insurmountable!

…And if Archos can do it in a handheld no bigger than a PSP, don't see why Panasonic couldn't sort it for an in-car setup!!!
This is ALL about price, as I see it.