Visteon Supplies USB Audio Interface for Volkswagen Models
21 June 2006 - 1:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
KERPEN, Germany, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC), a leading automotive supplier of audio and infotainment
systems, provides one of its latest product innovations -- the USB
audio interface module -- for a wide range of Volkswagen vehicles.
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Available across Europe for the current Volkswagen Golf, Golf Plus,
Jetta, Touran and Passat models -- and available soon for the new
VW Eos -- the product is distributed exclusively via VW's
accessories arm, Volkswagen Individual, as an aftermarket option.
The USB module is a versatile music and data source that allows
users to connect USB sticks and portable media players to the
vehicle's audio system and listen to music without carrying CDs in
the car. This is Visteon's latest offering that meets consumers'
portability and connectivity needs. In the Volkswagen solution,
Visteon's USB audio interface is mounted in the center console. The
system's plug-and-play design supports quick and easy handling of
data transfer from the USB stick to the car's audio system. The USB
audio interface, which supports MP3 and other common digital music
formats, allows music to be selected and controlled via the audio
interface or the optional multifunction steering wheel. "The
integration of consumer electronics into the vehicle environment is
becoming increasingly seamless," said Hans Eric Destree, director,
mobile electronics business unit, Visteon Aftermarket operations,
Europe. "USB sticks and MP3 players are becoming the data carriers
of choice for the 18 to 40 age group. We are seeing a high degree
of consumer acceptance and fast take-up rates." Features of
Visteon's USB audio interface: * Offers easy plug-and-play solution
-- Controlled via audio system's CD-changer interface -- Fully
integrated in the center console * Enables connectivity of many
consumer electronics and digital audio devices * Provides quick
connection and user-friendly handling for wide range of music media
* Supports MP3, WMA, WAV and Ogg Vorbis formats "The use of
portable media devices in the vehicle is a rapidly growing consumer
trend," noted Destree. "Visteon has focused on that trend, taken
consumer feedback and applied it to this product. It's not the
first product that has evolved from consumer research -- our
satellite radio system and dockable family entertainment systems
are prime examples." Visteon Corporation is a leading global
automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures
innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for
vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and
services to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van
Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany;
the company has more than 170 facilities in 24 countries and
employs approximately 50,000 people.
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Visteon Corporation CONTACT: UK & Northern Europe: Jonna
Christensen, (+44) 1268-701094, , or Germany & Eastern Europe:
Britta Lange, (+49) 2273-595-2667, , both of Visteon Corporation
Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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