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Panasonic Car Audio Systems

Car Audio Blogger — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:54:58 +0000

In the world of car audio, there are some companies that are better known than others. This just so happens to be the case whenever you are talking about Panasonic. This is a company that is well known for making great systems for cars and making them last a long time. It always seems like this company is on the cutting edge of technology, and they always strive to bring you and your car the best service that you can possible get. Everything that you need to get your system up and running can be bought from Panasonic. This is one system that you are going to fall in love with.

Panasonic Car Audio

Sure, there could be some cheaper car audio systems out there, but why would you ever want to go with something less quality just because it costs a little bit less. Most Panasonic car systems do not cost too much, and you are going to get a lot better sound out of them than what the other car systems offer. Another great thing about the Panasonic car audio systems is the fact that you can find them at just about any store.

Panasonic CJ-DA6943 Speakers

Most of your local stores are going to carry their products, and a lot of online stores are going to carry them as well. This means, if you are trying to get their stuff for an even lower price, you should get them online. After all, you are bound to save a lot of money even after you pay for shipping.

There is another way to save money on Panasonic car systems. That is to buy them used. Now, most car systems you would not want to buy them used, because they are more likely to break down or bust out sooner. However, Panasonic car audio systems are made to last. They have been proven to stand up to the test of time and whatever music you want to listen to. There are some speakers that can break down faster over the course of time if you listen to a lot of heavy metal.

Panasonic CN-NVD905U Navigation System

That is because the music does not have a steady beat to it like some other types of music, like rap and R&B. Thus, you are left with a sound that can easily break down a speaker. However, the Panasonic car systems are made to be able to put out that kind of music. They can stand up to everything.

Panasonic CQ-C800U CD Player

Most of the time installing a Panasonic car audio system is not something that is too hard to do. Most of the time the system itself will come with some steps that you should take to get the system installed. If it does not, or you need extra help, you can always go online and start looking for some installation guides, which are posted all over the Internet. A lot of them even come with online videos that you can watch to make sure you are doing it right. If you still feel like this is not something that you can do, then do not worry. You can always take your car audio system to some people to have them work on it for you. They can get the system installed for little money, and then you do not have to worry about doing it yourself. However, if you have ever put in speakers before, then you should have no problems getting these speakers up and running.

Panasonic official site: panasonic.com

Kenwood DNX7100 DVD Player + Navigation

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:05:32 +0000

Kenwood’s DNX7100 navigation receiver packs the double-sized dash opening in your vehicle with movies and music, along with turn-by-turn directions from its onboard navigation system. The DivX-compatible DVD player and 6.95″ touchscreen bring your movies to life when you’re parked, and a dynamic user interface makes scrolling through menus simple and intuitive when you’re on the go.

Kenwood DNX-7100 Screen

This advanced All-in-One navigation/monitor/DVD receiver includes GPS navigation with Garmin technology, DVD and CD playback, and features the industry-leading iPod Video USB Direct Control.

Kenwood DNX 7100 Box

Add the KCA-iP300 cable, and search your iPod Video or Nano content quickly with convenient touch screen control! Optional functions include Bluetooth and Satellite Radio.

Kenwood DNX7100 Specifications:

6.95вЂќ Wide TFT Active Matrix Display
Touchscreen Control With Advanced Graphic User Interface
Exclusive Reverse Tilt Mechanism
GPS Navigation System
Canada/USA Mapping
SD Card Upgradeable
50WX4 MOFSET
Playback Formats: DVD Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, JPEG, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, AAC
USB Direct Control: For thumb drives, portable USB mass storage players and iPod Video or Nano
Multi-Task Browser
Wallpaper Customize: Add Up To 3 Personal *JPEG Images Using Your USB Thumb Drive
High-Pass Crossover: Front & Rear Speakers
Low-Pass Crossover: Subwoofer
Subwoofer Control
3-Band Parametric Equalizer
3 RCA Preouts 2V
1 x AV Input, 1 x AV Output
Dedicated Rear Camera Input
2 External Switch
Bluetooth Hands-Free Ready: KCA-BT100
Sirius Satellite Ready: SIR-KEN1
HD Radio Ready: KTC-HR100TR
TV Tuner Ready: KTC-V300N
CD Changer Ready
Remote Control

The internal-memory navigation works faster than systems based on DVDs, so you’ll get prompt directions and speedy rerouting when you’re forced off course.

Kenwood DNX-7100 DVD/GPS System

Voice guidance includes street names, so you can keep your eyes on the road instead of having to scan for your next turn. Add an optional XM tuner and service for real-time traffic and weather information.

The GPS is very good. Had a couple of Street Pilots before and they can’t compare. It aquires satelites almost immediately (even in the garage), has a huge display and so far has been more accurate than expected. I noticed some occational drift when sitting still, but the unit zeros this out very quickly. Speed display seems to be exact with the speedometer and it’s nice how the unit lowers the stereo sound when a direction prompt is made. The iPod interface is great. Recognizes 80GB Classic very fast and displays all the song information. Sound is amazing even through stock speakers and the DVD looks awesome. On all review sites that have this unit, people complain about the interface. I’d just like to say that I never looked at the manual and feel I mastered all of the units features right out of the box. The interface, although not as intuitive as my iPhone, is VERY easy. Anyone should be able to work this thing with no problem.

More details: Kenwoodusa.com

Pioneer AVIC Z2 Navigation System

Car Audio Blogger — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:43:40 +0000

Pioneer AVIC-Z2X is the ultimate in HDD navigation and multimedia. Pioneer’s AVIC-Z2X is a double-DIN all-in-one system that is equipped with a 30GB HDD to deliver information, entertainment, and convenience on the road.

With the Pioneer AVIC Z2’s ultra-fast processing and the enormous Tele Atlas database offering 12 million points of interest, getting where you need to be has never been so easy. And with a built-in HDD music library, DVD playback on the large 7-inch display is easy, and iPod direct control expansion is only an adapter away.

Pioneer AVIC-Z2 ensures that you’ll be entertained every second on the road.

Point Addressing
3D Landmark Icons and Updated POI Icons
Traffic Icons and Traffic Flow Lanes
Bluetooth Voice Operation

The Pioneer AVIC-Z2X navigation receiver package combines the AVIC-Z2 DVD/navigation receiver with Pioneer’s ND-BC2 rear view camera and the ND-BT1 Bluetooth adapter. You’ll enjoy music, movies, and in-dash navigation, with the added convenience of hands-free calling and the safety bonus of a rear-view camera.

Pioneer AVIC Z2 Key Features:

In-dash DVD player/navigation system with built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
fits double-sized dash openings (a perfect fit for vehicles with double-sized, 4″ tall dash openings)
motorized 7″ video screen with touch-panel controls
turn-by-turn map and voice guidance
built-in 30GB HDD performs all navigation functions
stores up to 10GB of music files
voice command capability; microphone included
text-to-speech technology announces the names of most roads
smart routing algorithm takes data such as posted speed limits and number of turns into account to suggest the most efficient route possible
learning capability: remembers frequently traveled roads and suggests familiar routes
Pioneer AVIC Z2 plays DVDs, DVD+-R/RWS, CDs, CD-R/RWs, and MP3/WMA files
antenna included
nearly 12 million points of interest
Roadside Assistance display
64MB internal memory
3-band parametric EQ
18 FM/6 AM presets
XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio-ready
compatible with Pioneer’s iPod interface adapter, Bluetooth adapter, and DVD/CD changer
audio/video input
rear-view camera input
front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
3-zone capable
Supertuner IIID AM/FM tuner

Pioneer AVIC Z2X – navigation system with DVD player, LCD monitor, digital player and radio

GPS Tracking Of A Teenagers Car, No More Guessing

Car Audio Blogger — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:33:57 +0000

In this day and age teenagers never want to tell their parents where they are going. It is hard enough just trying to talk to them as they go flying out the door. When you want to know where your child is going, and they are not going to tell you, then it’s time to install a GPS tracking device for their car. These small little GPS systems set up fast in the car, and then the base unit stays at the house. This way you can keep an eye on your teenagers car without having to bug them all the time. After all, you are their parent, and you have a right to know.

As soon as your kid starts to drive it is going to become very hard to keep an eye out for them. However, with the GPS tracking system you can keep an eye out for where your kid really is. There are a few ways that you can use this. The first way is to let them know that you have bugged their, car and you will always know where they will be. However, a lot of parents like to put one of these in their kids car without the kid knowing it. This way when you ask where they are going you can see if they are telling the truth. Now some people think that this is not the right thing to do. However, I think that it is perfectly fine if they are still living at home. After all, it may not be right to bug their car, but it’s also not right for them to lie about where they are going. Sometimes to look out for their wellbeing you have to know where they are.

These little GPS tracking systems for your teenager’s car are very easy to set up and work pretty much just like a normal GPS system. All you do is put the small receiver in the car, and then you keep the base unit at your house. After that you can tell where that car is at all times just by looking at the base unit. Is your teen driving to school? Are they really going to school? With one of these GPS tracking units you no longer have to guess, you can know. If you teen needs to be home at a certain time and they are not, now you will know where they are. If your teen is living under your roof they need to obey your rules. They should just be happy enough that you are letting them drive. It is not too much to ask that they do not lie to you, and that you know where they are going and when they are going to be home.

I remember what it was like being a teenager. However, whenever I was growing up there seem to be less trouble to get into than there is today. Trying to keep your kids from drinking and driving can be hard. It can also be hard to make sure that they are not doing drugs. However, the first thing you need to be able to put a stop to this is being able to tell where they are at all times. Whenever they are not at the house with you it is hard to be able to tell what they are doing. Now you will know for sure with one of these great GPS tracking systems.

Answer The Question, Does Your Car Need Car Tracking GPS?

Car Audio Blogger — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:04:21 +0000

Trying to keep your car safe is a hard task. This leaves a lot of people wondering if they need car tracking GPS systems in there car? Well first, we need to look at what car tracking GPS systems do. If your car is ever lost or stolen you are able to pin point its location no matter where it is in the world. In this day and age it seems like everyone has a car alarm, but they do not work as good as they use to. As time moves on we are finding out that a lot of people car still break into cars that have car alarms. This may leave you with the feeling that you need more, and the GPS tracking system for your car may be what you are looking for.

First of all, we need to point out two things. There are a lot of people that are for GPS tracking systems, and there are a lot of people against it. Right now we will talk about what good they do, and the people that like them. Whenever you have a GPS tracking system in your car, if it gets stolen you are going to be able to find it. Even if you have a car alarm that does not mean that people cannot bypass it. Also, a car alarm is just not enough to protect your car. In fact, when most people hear a car alarms they do not even think anything about it. This is sad because if someone has their car broken into no one is going to do anything to help. However, if you got a GPS tracking system in your car, you will be able to see where they take your car when they steal it. This means that you can get your car back faster before something really bad happens to it.

Now we will talk about the things that people do not like about the GPS tracking systems. First of all, they do not do much to protect your car. Sure if it gets broken into and someone steals it you can find it again. But it is not going to do anything to stop people from breaking in. Also, to be of any help someone has to steal your car. If they break in and take your stereo system then it’s not going to help you. Thus, to be able to ever use this costly piece of technology you are going to have to hope for the worst. On top of that some people do not like to be tracked all the time. If you have one of those in your car there are people out there that are always going to know where you are at. This is good if your car is stolen, but not so good for everyday use. Which means on a day to day run you are not usually going to need your GPS tracking unit. It is also one of those things that you are going to buy, and hope that you never have to use it.

There are many reasons why and why not to get one of these things. What you have to do is sit down, and think about if you want one or not . This is one of those things that you are going to have to choose for yourself. Some of the good features of this unit may be enough to make it worth getting. While others will look at the bad side of it and say that it is not worth the money. Soon, however, it will not matter if you like it or not, because most new cars are coming out with GPS tracking already installed.

Panasonic CN-GP50U NEW! Strada Portable Mobile Navigation System

Car Audio Blogger — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:39:28 +0000

Panasonic Strada – Portable Mobile Navigation System with 5″ Widescreen LCD Monitor, Easy-to-Use GUI, GPS Assist, BluetoothВ® Hands-Free Calling and Sturdy Mounting Bracket

Large 5″ LCD in a Slim, Compact Design
The Panasonic Strada Portable Navigation System boasts a generously large 5″ widescreen LCD monitor in a slim 5.08″ wide by 3.42″ high by 1.22″ deep body, making it extremely compact and easy to carry. Take it with you to deter theft, but also so you can show off your digital photos1. The large, easy-to-use touch-panel screen is great for sharing slide shows, with a choice of five time settings. You can even set the initial screen image to your favorite snapshot using the Picture Viewer function.

Panasonic CN-GP50U – Easy-to-Use Interface
Strada’s simple and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses contrasting colors and textures for extra clarity, with a minimal number of large, easy-to-use buttons so you can concentrate on driving. Choose from a selection of keyboard layouts to suit your preference, with symbol and numeric input capability. Keep both hands on the wheel while setting your destination with Strada’s Voice Command function, which learns to recognize your vocal characteristics for enhanced accuracy, regardless of language or dialect…

GPS Assist Compensates for Interrupted Signals
Panasonic CN-GP50U GPS Assist provides positioning compensation in case of poor GPS reception. An electronic compass helps make sure Strada tells you the right way to go when exiting a multi-level parking garage, and the Smart Assist function smoothly adjusts the position based on map data when the GPS signal is interrupted, as when driving through a tunnel…

Full description: Panasonic.com

Blaupunkt Announces the TravelPilot Lucca 5.3

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:20:20 +0000

Blaupunkt has announced the introduction of its next generation portable satellite navigation device, the TravelPilot Lucca 5.3.

Route guidance in 40 European countries
Full seven digit postcode search
Voice control for quick, easy input of destination address
Driver assistance features including Bluetooth mobile phone operation
Almost two million points of interest included

This high specification unit comes in a slim, space-saving design, incorporating a clear, 4.3 inch display. The colour-coded menus are extremely easy to use, and the Lucca’s ultra-fast route calculation, together with a wide range of sophisticated driver assistance functions, ensure a trouble-free journey вЂ“ whether the user is travelling to a business meeting in London or holidaying across Europe.

TravelPilot Lucca 5.3 features at a glance

Stylish, slim, space-saving design
Hands-free mobile phone operation via Bluetooth connectivity
European safety camera data pre-loaded
Free built-in TMC reception of traffic information to avoid congestion
Reliable route guidance in 40 European countries (integrated)
Full seven digit UK postcode search
Video playback from SD/MMC card
Optional reversing camera ideal for trailers, horse boxes and caravans
Easy to operate, with voice control for fast input of destination address
Ultra-quick route search and calculation
Lane indication feature
Automatic night/day mode
USB 2.0 connectivity
Pedestrian mode for use outside the vehicle
Merian Scout travel guide with approx. two million points of interest
Fast set-up and easy mounting in any vehicle
4.3 inch display (11cm diagonal) in 16:9 format
30 channel GPS satellite receiver for fast location and fixing of position
24 Volt compatible for use in commercial vehicles
Optional Active Cradle for connection to Blaupunkt car audio system

Operating the TravelPilot Lucca 5.3 is incredibly simple, with its intuitive touch-screen menus. Destinations can be found using a full seven digit postcode search or by street name – and for even faster and more convenient input, users can choose to enter the destination address via voice control, rather than entering it manually…

In addition, the ‘text to speech’ feature allows the Lucca to include the actual road name in the spoken instruction, which ensures the driver takes the correct route when there are several turnings close together. For example, ‘turn next left’ becomes ‘turn next left onto Westway’.

In addition to route finding, the TravelPilot Lucca 5.3 also sports a wide range of multimedia entertainment functions.

The unit can play back MP3/WMA music files, digital photos and WMV video files from an SD or MMC card, and also connect to a variety of auxiliary equipment with the optional Active Cradle вЂ“ such as iPods, DVD players, TV tuners, gaming consoles or a reversing camera. Audio can be played back either via the integrated speakers, or connected to the car speakers or through earphones.

For added ease-of-use, Blaupunkt has integrated navigation data for 40 countries in Europe into the system, so there is no need to download this information to the unit. Furthermore, route calculation is now twice as fast as previous TravelPilot Lucca models.

Mote info: Blaupunkt.com