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Motorola T605 Bluetooth Hands-free System

Car Audio Blogger — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:52:36 +0000

Motorola Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605
Leveraging Bluetooth hands-free and stereo profiles, the Motorola T605 offers one seamless solution that provides access to digital music and phone calls directly through your carвЂ™s sound system. Enabling each device to be in tune with the other, the Motorola T605 is designed to pause the music when a call comes in and resume the music when the call ends.

The Motorola BluetoothВ® Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605 adds digital music and calls via BluetoothВ® wireless technology to the car’s sound system for a great experience. Hands free calling optimized for the car with digital signal processing for noise reduction, plus volume goes up as background noise increases. The Motorola T605 also integrates streaming music via BluetoothВ® wireless technology, or plug in an MP3 player. Professional installation and adapter harness are sold separately and are recommended for a customized integration with your car sound system that looks as good as it sounds.

Wired, 3.5mm stereo audio input
Line-Level, RCA audio output for music integration into vehicle entertainment system
8pin connection for call audio integration through 3rd party vehicle handsfree adapter harnesses
Speaker level and line-level handsfree audio output
Glowing blue indicator light
Automatic volume. Volume goes up as background noise increases
Advanced Audio Distribution, and Audio Video Remote Control profiles supported

Professional installation and adapter harness are sold separately and are required for a customized integration with your carвЂ™s sound system that looks as good as it sounds. Start your engine – youвЂ™re ready to roll with the Motorola T605!

Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0
Clear sound with latest echo and noise cancellation technology
Volume goes up as background noise increases
Intuitive user interface module
Convenient voice dialing (requires mobile phone with voice tag capability)
3.5mm stereo port for wired music player connection
No charging necessary
Use speaker or car sound system to take calls
Bluetooth music mutes when calls come in and resumes when the call ends*
Bluetooth stereo supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio
Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)

Requires professional installation!

More info: Direct.motorola.com

Sony MEX-BT5000 + Bluetooth + MP3/WMA playback

Car Audio Blogger — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:59:52 +0000

The MEX-BT5000 is Sony’s first car CD player with built-in Bluetooth technology, and it’s all about making your life simpler. No more searching for the ringing cell phone while you’re driving down a busy street, or trying to talk on your phone while it’s connected to the charger’s too-short cord.

Instead, when the phone rings, you just push a button on the stereo to answer it. The music mutes and the call comes over your car’s front speakers. And your phone remains in your pocket, purse, or under the seat.

The Sony MEX-BT5000 is packed with useful entertainment and communications features, although it suffers from some fiddly controls. Advanced Bluetooth audio streaming may be its star feature, but its built-in sound optimization for digital audio playback means that it is more than a one-trick pony…

Sony MEX-BT5000 General features:

Car CD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels)
Bluetooth wireless connectivity works with compatible cell phones, music players, and more
full range of Bluetooth features вЂ” hands-free calling, phone book transfer, high-quality audio transfer, and control of compatible equipment
Sony MEX-BT5000 plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
Rotary Encoder Joystick makes menu navigation easy
flip-down faceplate with fluorescent display
Sony remote control

Sony MEX-BT5000 Audio features:

EQ3 3-band equalizer with preset sound curves
BBE MP processing
Dynamic Soundstage Organizer enhances the sound
Burr-Brown 24-bit digital-to-analog converter
subwoofer level controls and low-pass filter

Sony MEX-BT5000 Expandability:

compatible with Sony’s optional iPod adapter, HD Radio tuner, and satellite radio
inputs: Aux Lite rear-mounted auxiliary input
outputs: three sets of 4-volt preamp outputs

The good: The Sony MEX-BT5000 provides drivers with a stylish and easy-to-use interface for streaming wireless audio and making calls via Bluetooth, as well as a robust receiver for a range of digital audio playback. Integrated phone controls and the ability to copy cell-phone address books are also in its favor.

The bad: The absence of an On button had us puzzled for a while, and the dislocation of the start- and end-call controls makes placing calls more cumbersome than it needs to be…

JVC Introduces 5 New 2008 CD Receivers

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:22:09 +0000

JVC Mobile Entertainment has added five CD receivers with enhanced connectivity to its product line for 2008: JVC KD-G140 / JVC KD-G340 / JVC KD-PDR80 / JVC KD-BT11 / JVC KD-PDR40

The KD-BT11 features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and audio streaming, and is updatable for pairing with new cell phones. The unit is equipped for readiness with CD changer, HD radio, Satellite radio, and is MP3/WMA compatible. The JVC KD-BT11 also features a 3-Band Parametric iEQ, MOS-FET 50W x 4, variable color display, and front AUX Input. A wireless remote is included. The receiver is available in February with an MSRP of $219.95.

The KD-PDR80 CD Receiver features a direct USB 2.0 connection for iPod providing high speed song selection, charging, and digital audio transfer. The unit is also equipped for readiness with Bluetooth, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, and CD changer. The receiver is MP3/WMA compatible and has a front auxiliary input, loudness control, dual color illumination, variable color display, and wireless remote. The JVC KD-PDR80 also features MOS-FET 50W x 4 and 3-band iEQ. The receiver is available in February with an MSRP of $209.95.

The KD-PDR40 CD receiver features front auxiliary input and 2-way iPod control вЂ“ enabling users to make iPod song selections from either the stereo or iPod itself using the included cable while keeping the iPodвЂ™s internal battery charged. Also included is a wireless remote control and MP3/WMA playback capability. The JVC KD-PDR40 also features MOS-FET 50 watts x 4, and front and rear preouts with switchable rear subwoofer out. The receiver is available for shipping in January and has a MSRP of $149.95.

Also new for 2008 is the JVC KD-G340, a Ready for Bluetooth CD receiver that features front auxiliary input, wireless remote, and MP3/WMA playback. Expandability options also include Satellite radio, HD radio, and iPod capability. The KD- KD-G340 also features MOS-FET 50 watts x 4, 3-band iEQ, and front and rear preouts with switchable rear subwoofer out. The receiver has an MSRP of $119.95 and is also now shipping.

The companyвЂ™s JVC KD-G140 receiver features front auxiliary input, wireless remote, MOSFET 50 watts x 4, 3-band IEQ, HS tuner, rear/subwoofer switch, and subwoofer level/frequency control. The JVC KD-G140 is offered at a list price of $99.95 and is now shipping.

About JVC Mobile Entertainment: JVC Mobile Entertainment products are marketed by JVC Mobile Company of America, a division of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan, Limited. JVC is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio and video products that use superior technologies to deliver high quality sound and images.

News source: jvc.com/press

Pioneer DEH-P9800BT Bluetooth CD Tuner with OEL Display

Car Audio Blogger — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:19:24 +0000

High powered connectivity – one of our most versatile CD tuners.

Connect your phone: with Bluetooth, the Pioneer DEH-P9800BT enables both handsfree and audio streaming profiles вЂ“ simultaneously. So you can make and receive calls whilst streaming music.

Integrate and build a high powered system вЂ“ with 3 Hi-Volt RCA pre-outs, a direct Aux-In and IP Bus control, you can expand your setup with amplifiers, additional speakers, subs or even connect your iPod via an optional adapter.

Main features Pioneer DEH-P9800BT

Max. Power Output - MOSFET 50W x 4
Tuner – AM, FM
Plays - CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC
Bluetooth - Yes
Front Panel - Auto-flap mechanism (motorised)
Display Illumination - Full Colour OEL
Customisable Display - Yes
Rotary Commander - Yes
Remote Control - Included
Multi-Language Display - Yes
Cellular Telephone Auto Muting - Yes

Connectivity Pioneer DEH-P9800BT

iPod Adapter Ready -Yes
IP Bus -Yes
RCA Preout - 3 (F + R + S/W)
Sub-display Output - Yes
Hard-wired Remote Input - Yes
Direct Sub Drive - Yes
High Voltage Output - Yes
ISO Connector ready - Yes

Boost your sound staging – the Pioneer DEH-P9800BT will not let you down on audio performance. Incorporating EEQ+ for greater low and high frequency control and an advanced DSP with Burr-Brown 1-bit DAC with 24-bit resolution, the system offers a wide dynamic range and excellent signal to noise ratio. The result is audio that is accurate and true to the original sound. The system also features Auto Time Alignment which automatically equalises the audio output appropriate to your car interior вЂ“ giving you the best sound output possible.

Put your signature on it: you can customise the full colour OEL screen вЂ“ even with your own animations and images; itвЂ™s straightforward and easy, but it looks amazing and adds the finishing touch to a high powered, versatile system.

More details: Pioneer.eu

Venturi Mini – Bluetooth handsfree kit meets MP3 streaming jukebox, through any FM car stereo

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:41:05 +0000

Developed by NextGen Venturi, the Venturi Mini is specifically designed to work with music phones and Bluetooth-equipped MP3 players. Boasting full support for Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and A2DP, the Venturi Mini can relay this sound information – both in terms of voice calls and streaming music – through its integrated digital FM transmitter. The transmitter also has RDBS technology for displaying information on your car’s radio screen, including contacts, device menus, and other pertinent data.

The Venturi Mini is a new and unique product combining BluetoothВ® Music streaming with Hands-Free calling and USB style charging. The integrated FM RDS Transmitter streams stereo audio through the in-car sound system for music playback and hands-free. The Venturi Mini requires ZERO INSTALL and simply connects to the cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle making it easily transportable.

The integrated OLED display and high performance microphone enables high quality crystal clear hands-free with the received audio coming through the in car speakers.

Music Streaming

Music can be streamed from a mobile phone using the Bluetooth A2DP profile or a portable music player can be connected via Bluetooth A2DP or directly through the audio in stereo jack.

Hands-Free Bluetooth Audio and Phonebook

Providing high quality audio via the car speakers and crystal clear voice via built-in microphone as well as remote control of your phonebook with dialing activation from the smart interface on the Venturi Mini.

BluetoothВ® Wireless Technology

Featuring Bluetooth v2.0 & state of the art DSP technology for clear hands-free audio and advanced music streaming from your Bluetooth enabled phone or portable music player via smart interface on the Venturi Mini…

FM Transmitter with RDS/RBDS

Sends caller ID and other information to the car radio display for simple and easy call management. The phonebook contents are also displayed on the car radio display along with call status all controlled via smart interface on the Venturi Mini.

Audio In and Out

For complete flexibility the Venturi Mini allows you to connect any device to the audio-in and supplies audio-out for a direct connection to the vehicle stereo system or other audio devices.

Built In Charger

To keep your phone battery and other devices fully charged on the move with the built in 5V, 500mA USB style charger. (Adapter cables not supplied)

It’s also quite notable that the Venturi Mini can pair with up to four devices at the same time, meaning you can have your MP3 player blasting tunes through while the your phone is connected for a call back home. The standard USB style 5v port provides an area where you can simultaneously charge your devices too. Regular MP3 players an make use of the audio-in socket. If your car’s stereo has an aux-in jack, you can make use of the audio-out on the Venturi Mini for a wired connection too. That’s probably better quality than FM anyways.

Look for the Venturi Mini to ship next month with an MSRP of $129.

Motorola ROKR T505

Car Audio Blogger — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:02:23 +0000

Motorola ROKR T505 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone and Digital FM Transmitter Announced.

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is dialing up the experience of hands-free driving with the introduction of the MOTOROKR T505 BluetoothВ® In-Car Speakerphone and Digital FM Transmitter, its first road-ready, music-oriented ROKR accessory and the latest addition to its portfolio of in-car solutions. The MOTOROKR T505 enables consumers to connect a compatible Bluetooth enabled phoneв„– to the car sound system and enjoy hands-free calling and their own personal music collection in outstanding stereo sound.

Motorola will unveil its newest Bluetooth automotive accessory here at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, the premiere automotive specialty products trade event.

The T505 is extremely portable and requires no wires or installation. Drivers simply clip the device to a car’s visor and pair the T505 using Motorola’s EasyPairв„ў technology to a compatible Bluetooth device. When the T505 is connected to a stereo Bluetooth phone, such as a MOTORAZR² or MOTOROKR Z6, or an MP3 player, calls and music are streamed wirelessly with the perfectly-tuned clarity and wide-ranging volume of a car stereo. Drivers with standard Bluetooth phones can use the T505 to make and take their calls over the car stereo. And when the ride’s over, the T505 can be easily unhooked and taken to another car for the next trip.

“Today’s drivers demand convenience and connectivity without missing a beat to what’s important to them – their calls and their music,” said Jason Few, corporate vice president, Motorola, Inc. “We’re excited to introduce a portable, music-optimized ROKR to the car to enhance the mobile experience while consumers are on the road.”

The T505 also features StationFinderв„ў, a breakthrough technology that announces where the best FM connection can be found on the user’s car radio. When calls come in, the T505 automatically mutes the music and audibly announces the Caller-ID², so drivers can keep their eyes on the road. Cutting-edge echo and noise reduction technology and a built-in microphone and 2-watt speaker also ensure that drivers have outstanding sound and zero static throughout their ride.