Advanced instrument cluster and information displays offer
industry-leading clarity and resolution for a high-definition user
experience
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan,
July 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC), a technology leader in the
fast-growing cockpit electronics segment, is launching its latest
generation high-definition (HD) digital display technologies on the
Range Rover Velar, unveiled by the British automaker in
March 2017.
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The all-new Range Rover model features Visteon's 12.3-inch fully
reconfigurable HD "virtual" cluster with retina-class resolution,
demonstrating leading automotive grade levels of luminance and
color gamut.
As the primary driver interface, the virtual instrument cluster
presents the driver with the option to personalize information in
different configurations in the large display area, incorporating a
combination of dials, information display zones and a full-view map
when in navigation mode.
For rear seat passengers, Visteon has equipped the Velar with
dual 8-inch displays for the entertainment system, which utilize
vertically aligned (VA) liquid crystal technology, achieving
market-leading contrast levels in excess of 2000:1, which –
combined with full 24-bit color rendering and high luminance –
deliver a superb user experience.
"The Velar is the first vehicle to feature Visteon's
latest-generation fully reconfigurable instrument cluster
technology, which incorporates significantly enhanced software
capabilities and processing power," said Sachin Lawande, Visteon president and CEO. "We
have a longstanding collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover in digital
display development that has pioneered several 'industry-firsts' –
including large-format reconfigurable clusters and high-resolution
dual-view information displays."
The cluster is powered by advanced multicore platform technology
designed for superior multimedia and graphics performance with an
exclusive HMI created especially for the Velar. Developed in
collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover, the HMI is based on the
Kanzi® UI development toolchain – designed by
Rightware – which facilitates development of custom shaders for
unique Velar graphic effects in support of a wide range of brand
themes, navigation and off-road features, as well as album art for
music played.
Additional cluster functionality includes video and Ethernet
network links to the in-vehicle-infotainment system, multimedia
interface, language support and a connection to the Velar's new
steering switch touch pad.
The Velar's remote-controlled rear seat entertainment displays
offer passengers a wealth of different media choices in true 16:9
widescreen format – from movies to digital television channels and
music streaming. Operating independently, the displays incorporate
HDMI and HD link connections that support most smartphones, tablets
and other portable devices, while front-seat occupants are able to
select, monitor and control the content shown.
Visteon also supplies premium instrument cluster technology on
Jaguar Land Rover's recently launched F-PACE, in addition to Jaguar
XF, Jaguar XJ, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport models.
About Visteon
Visteon is a global technology company that designs, engineers
and manufactures innovative cockpit electronics products and
connected car solutions for most of the world's major vehicle
manufacturers. Visteon is a leading provider of instrument
clusters, head-up displays, information displays, infotainment,
audio systems, telematics and SmartCore™ cockpit domain
controllers. Visteon also supplies embedded multimedia and
smartphone connectivity software solutions to the global automotive
industry. Headquartered in Van Buren
Township, Michigan, Visteon has approximately 10,000
employees at more than 40 facilities in 19 countries. Visteon had
sales of $3.16 billion in 2016. Learn
more at www.visteon.com.