Clarion at CES this year introduced several new in-dash units that integrate a direct connection for either Sirius Satellite Radio or XM Satellite Radio.
Sirius gets the MAX385VD and the VRX485VD units, now with the simplicity of a built-in translator box.
Clarion's MAX385VD double DIN multimedia center, which not only features a 6.5" touch panel display, but also offers Sirius direct connect with absolutely no black box or adapter cable required. The stylish VRX485VD 1-DIN AV Center includes a huge 7" flip-out monitor with touch panel controls, MP3/ WMA and DivX video playback. Simply plug in the Sirius tuner (SCC1) and antenna, and you're good to go with no additional cables or translator boxes required.
Clarion also introduced new units with XM Mini-Tuner direct connection. In total, three different models were announced: the DUZ385SAT, VRX785BT and the MAX685BT - all feature XM Mini-Tuner direct connection ready for your in-dash multimedia enjoyment.
The Clarion DUZ385SAT is a stylish new 2DIN design, with large buttons that have an OEM factory look and feel, and is fully featured at an entry level price. The DUZ385SAT also offers the capability of interfacing with factory steering wheel controls when used with an optional third party device (it's also Sirius-ready when used with Clarion's CeNET CLA-SC1 translator - pictured below). The VRX785BT - featuring a motorized 7" TFT flip-out touch screen panel - is a new one DIN in-dash DVD system which is CeNET Navigation ready, has built-in Bluetooth, A2DP (audio streaming) and the AVRCP (audio video remote control profile).
Check out full product details and additional photos after the jump...
DUZ385SAT (MSRP $299.99) Available January 2008 (pictured above)
- 2DIN AM/FM/CD/USB
- OEM Cosmetic Design
- XM Mini-Tuner Direct Connect
- Direct USB iPod Control
- MP3/WMA/AAC File Playback
- Sirius Ready (via CLA-SC1)
- Front 3.5mm AUX Input
- Rear USB Pigtail
- Bluetooth (BLT370) Ready
- OEM Steering Remote Ready
- Sound Adjustment (Z-Enhancer+ /Magna Bass EX)
- 13 x 10 Digit 2-Line High Visibility LCD Display
- 4ch/2V RCA Output
- 50w x 4 Built in Amplifier
- Built in IR eye (RCB176 Remote Optional)
MAX685BT (MSRP $999.99) Available March 2008 (pictured above)
- 2DIN AV Center
- 7" Motorized Sloping Monitor with Touch Panel Control
- MP3/WMA/AAC/DiVX Playback
- XM Mini-Tuner Direct Connect
- Direct USB iPod Audio Control
- Built-in Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling
- NAX980HD HDD Navigation Compatible
- CCD Camera RCA input
- OEM Steering Wheel Interface (via PAC SWI-JACK)
- 2-Zone Capability
- Changeable Wallpaper
- 50w x 4 Built In Amplifier
- 6ch/2V RCA Output
- Built In IR Eye (Remote Included)
MAX385VD (MSRP $599.99)
- 2DIN AV Center
- 6.5" Auto Sloping Motorized Touch Panel Control with Tilt Angle Adjustment
- MP3/WMA Playback
- Sirius Direct Connect
- iPod Audio Control/Video Playback (Via optional CCUIPOD1)
- Rear AUX Input
- 1-A/V Input
- CCD Camera RCA Input
- 45w x 4 Built-In Amplifier
- 6ch/2V RCA Output
VRX485VD (MSRP $599.99) (pictured above)
- 1DIN AV Center
- 7" Flip-Out Monitor with Touch Panel Control
- MP3/WMA Playback
- Sirius Direct Connect
- iPod Audio Control/Video Playback (Via optional CCUIPOD1)
- Rear AUX Input
- 1-A/V Input
- 45w x 4 Built In Amplifier (TBD)
- 6ch/2V RCA Output
VRX785BT (MSRP $999.99) Available February 2008
- 1DIN AV Center
- 7" Flip-Out Monitor with Touch Panel Control
- XM Mini-Tuner Direct Connect
- Direct USB iPod Audio Control
- MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX Playback
- NAX980HD HDD Navigation Accessory Compatible
- CCD Camera RCA input
- Built-In Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling
- OEM Steering Wheel Interface (via PAC SWI-JACK)
- 2-Zone Capability
- Changeable Wallpaper
- 50w x 4 Built-In Amplifier
- 6ch/2V RCA Output
- Built-In IR Eye (Remote Included)
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