Visteon Supplies Aftermarket USB Audio Interface Solution For Renault Vehicles
13 September 2006 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC), a leading supplier of automotive audio and infotainment
technologies, is launching its innovative USB audio interface
solution as an optional accessory for a wide range of Renault
vehicles. The interface allows consumers to enjoy portable
electronic devices, such as iPod(R), through their vehicle's audio
system. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The USB
audio interface links portable music players with the car's audio
system through the CD-changer interface. It is compatible with a
wide range of portable electronic devices (including iPod(R))
through its USB, iPod(R) and Aux-In connectors, transferring
control to the in-car audio system via radio or steering wheel
controls. Playback is controlled by the car radio using the
existing CD changer commands. There is no need to reprogram or
access the current radio software. Available since early September
in the Renault Espace, Vel Satis, Laguna, Scenic, Megane, Modus,
Clio, Twingo and various commercial vehicles, the USB audio
interface is distributed via Renault's accessories subsidiary and
installed by Renault dealerships into the vehicle's glove box.
"Visteon's USB audio interface solution has been tailored to meet
the specific requirements of Renault," said Hans Eric Destree,
Visteon's commercial director for aftermarket mobile electronics in
Europe. "The flexibility of this new product makes it very
appealing to the end-consumer, who is looking for easy-to-use
consumer electronics connectivity and digital audio formats. The
compatibility of this product with the majority of Renault radios
makes it accessible to a wide range of customers." The USB audio
interface supports a wide range of audio file formats and contains
a connector for two additional inputs for further flexibility. A 9-
pin circular DIN connector is used to attach an external audio unit
such as an iPod(R) to the player. The USB audio interface takes the
audio output from the external device and passes it through a 3.5mm
jack socket for other remote devices to the radio head unit (e.g.
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio). Features of Visteon's USB
audio interface: * Offers easy plug-and-play solution - Controlled
via audio system's CD-changer interface -- no need to replace the
existing vehicle audio system (compatible with all current Renault
OEM radio -- except Carminat navigation systems -- and with most
radios installed on Renault vehicles already in service) - Easily
installed and fully integrated in the glove box * Delivers high
quality media and device flexibility - Offers portable device
connectivity: USB, iPod(R), Aux-In - Supports MP3, WMA, WAV and Ogg
Vorbis audio formats * Enables connectivity of many consumer
electronics and digital audio devices * Future-ready through
software updates 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 47,000 people.
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO DATASOURCE:
Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Melissa Andrade, +1-734-710-5546, , or
Jonna Christensen, +44-1268-701094, , both of Visteon Corporation
Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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