The in-car electronics and multimedia specialist has launched today the new Clarion NX509E multimedia system. The Clarion NX509E promises to be as user friendly as possible despite the fact that it has the full spectrum of features. The Clarion NX509E is DVD-Video/DVD±R/DVD±RW/CD/CD-R/RW ready and is MP3/WMA/AAC compatible with ID3-TAG display. The new system is also able to play DivX videos.
The Clarion NX509E has direct iPod control via a rear USB connector and a fully-motorized 7-inch QVGA color touch-screen.
The complete technical details and features list of the Clarion NX509E are available in the press release after the jump. The Clarion NX509E price has not been announced yet.
Clarion Press Release:
Featuring a new advanced Graphical User Interface, Clarion – global leaders in mobile infotainment – has introduced a new range-leading multimedia and navigation unit, designed to be easier to use than ever before, despite a full spectrum of features.
With only three physical buttons, the NX509E’s features are accessed via a high-resolution,
hi-speed on-screen display, which allows images to switch more quickly and smoothly, whether in full screen or picture-in-picture mode, resulting in a simpler, more streamlined and visually enhanced experience.
The new double-DIN, audio-visual showcase is DVD-Video/DVD±R/DVD±RW/CD/CD-R/RW ready and is MP3/WMA/AAC compatible with ID3-TAG display, whilst also playing DivX video (including DivX 6).
Direct iPod control is via the rear USB connector and the USB cable supplied with the iPod – offering easy operation either via the NX509E’s
fully-motorised 7-inch QVGA colour touch-screen or through the iPod itself – whilst iPod video playback is also possible via an optional cable.
To utilise the many features on offer, Clarion’s NX509E incorporates 2-Zone technology, separating the in-car environment into two distinct zones, so that a DVD for example, can be shown in the back (with the addition of a suitable screen/screens), whilst the front seat passengers can listen to their favourite songs via CD, Radio, USB or iPod.
Clarion’s sophisticated NP509E navigation system is incorporated into the NX509E unit as standard, and offers the most up-to-date navigation experience. A rich POI database offers instant access to just about any point-of-interest in a surrounding area, including petrol stations, ATMs, leisure facilities and much more, whilst a ‘My POI’ feature allows you to add your own into a favourites file.
The NX509E sports the most sophisticated navigation graphics, with comprehensive digital elevation model data used to create a realistic 3D landscape at all levels of zoom, whilst clear lane and signpost information and RDS-TMC traffic information delivers real-time, free traffic information whenever required, to lessen the
chance of getting lost or stuck in a ‘jam’.
Encouraging safer driving, the NX509E’s navigation uses test-to-speech voice guidance to give clear and precise instructions, including road names, in much the same way they would be read out.
Bluetooth connectivity is an optional addition, via the BLT373 interface, allowing safe access to a number of mobile phone functions.
To enhance the home-entertainment feel of its in-car AVN unit, Clarion utilises a 24-bit D/A converter (usually found in expensive home audio systems) to cancel unwanted background noise, and create a clearer, more realistic audio reproduction.
Meanwhile, Magna Bass EX provides extra low-frequency impact (boosting bass by 10dB at 60 Hz), for a well-balanced sound reproduction, whilst the addition of BBE MP (Minimised Polynomial Non-Linear Saturation) enhances compressed music formats.
Built-in high pass and low pass filters and Beat EQ presets (BASS BOOST, IMPACT and EXCITE) allow greater customisation and with separate subwoofer volume control, the impressive 4 x 50 Watt internal amplifier is put to good use.
The Clarion NX509E has many more features besides, and is priced at RRP £999.00, with availability from Clarion appointed specialists across the UK. For more details call Clarion (GB) Ltd., on 01793 870400, or visit www.clarion.co.uk.
