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July 2008
Directed SiriusConnect FM-SC1 Interface
me-mag.com/info/17404
The FM-SC1 adds Sirius Satellite Radio to virtually any car radio or can be used as a primary source via its display control unit and audio interface module with built-in FM modulator. The unit, which won an innovations award at CES, replaces the earlier Sirius Starbase device. The control unit can be flush- or surface-mounted in a vehicle. The module connects to the control unit with SCC1 tuner or a docked plug-and-play radio. The control unit also supports direct-channel navigation with 10 preset buttons, auxiliary inputs and a five-line LCD with blue backlighting.
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July 2008
Clarion MAX385VD Receiver
me-mag.com/info/17403
With the MAX385VD, Clarion brings a double-DIN unit that allows DVD video on its 6.5-inch, QVGA LCD screen. Using touch-panel controls, the user can play CD, DVD, Sirius Satellite Radio and audio tracks from an iPod. The built-in amplifier is rated at 40 watts x 4 and a 24-bit D/A converter delivers a sonic experience beyond CD quality, according to the company. The unit eliminates signal defects of older 16-bit decoding by oversampling the digital signal to achieve more natural sound and better imaging. An iPod is connected with a single cable and audio track information is displayed during playback.
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July 2008
Blaupunkt Brisbane SD48 Receiver
me-mag.com/info/17402
Blaupunkt’s Brisbane SD48 receiver is mechless (no moving mechanical parts) and as such won’t register the skips or delays that occur with conventional CD players. This digital-music-centric unit has a front-panel SD/MMC card slot, headphone input and a USB input for iPod, portable hard drives or a thumb drive. It supports both MP3 and WMA and can accommodate up to 127 music directories and up to 30 characters of song, artist and album info. The unit also offers a TEL/NAVI input for wired integration of cell phone and navigation systems, and an optional Bluetooth module. Other features include equalization and a 4,096-color display to match the interior lighting of nearly any vehicle.
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July 2008
Alpine TUA-T550HD HD Radio Tuner
me-mag.com/info/17401
This hide-away box can be connected to any of Alpine’s 2008 Ai-NET head units to add HD Radio technology. As a pass-through source, the tuner also allows for the addition of satellite radio, USB-based MP3 players and Bluetooth (separate adapters required). The unit, which won a design award at CES, also provides iTunes Tagging when paired with any of a trio of Alpine receivers. Song information is stored by the tuner and transferred to the iPod.
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June 2008
Scosche Lexus Dash Kit
me-mag.com/info/16415
Scosche has developed a dash kit for the 2001 to 2006 Lexus IS300. The LS2075B accommodates either an ISO DIN mount with a pocket or an ISO double-DIN mount. The kit enables the OEM A/C module to mount directly to the kit. It's painted flat black to match the factory color and contoured to match the factory dash. A matching wiring harness (TA02B) sells for $12.95.
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June 2008
Magnadyne HTS-ES1 Receiver
me-mag.com/info/16414
The HTS-ES1 receiver is designed for recreational vehicles and the OEM market. The HTS-ES1 is a home-theater system that uses a 12-volt power source. The unit features 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sound, A/B speaker selection, and USB and auxiliary input. The company says the system is rated at 20 watts for each of the five main speakers and 30 watts for included five-inch ported subwoofer, as well as 10 watts per channel for a pair of second-room speakers.
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June 2008
BlueTraks BT-211N Telematics System
me-mag.com/info/16413
The BlueTraks three-in-one unit offers Bluetooth, iPod playback and GPS navigation. It connects to the vehicle's speakers to emit audio, phone calls and navigation prompts. The BT-211 has a backlit TFT touch screen and a SiRF Star III chipset. The Bluetooth feature enables hands-free calling and the system can be controlled through factory steering-wheel controls, the company says. A model without the navigational unit (BT-211N) is available for $799.
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June 2008
JVC El Kameleon Receiver
me-mag.com/info/16412
JVC is re-launching its El Kameleon with an array of updated features. The single-DIN multi-media receiver offers a 3.5-inch monitor with built-in Bluetooth technology and USB input for iPod audio and video playback. The video connection is made available via an optional iPod cable (the KS-U20 for $49.95) that charges the iPod and enables the display of album jacket artwork. Features include headphone-friendly Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound, a multilingual display with 3-D animation, an internal Mosfet amplifier rated at 50 watts x 4, equalization, a five-volt line and subwoofer preouts, according to the company. To cross-promote the release of the unit, JVC sponsored Motley Crue's reunion tour.
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June 2008
Titanium Power APEX Subwoofers
me-mag.com/info/16411
Titanium Power has released its entry-level APEX line of subwoofers. The 12-inch APEX 12 features 2.5-inch, four-ohm dual-voice coils and handles 400 watts RMS. The 10-inch APEX 10 handles 300 watts RMS. The subwoofers have a black dust cap and stamped-steel basket. The subs also have push-button terminal inputs and removable rubber gaskets for multiple installation applications.
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June 2008
Realm Component Speakers
me-mag.com/info/16410
Realm's component speakers feature tweeters with Ferro fluid to cool the voice coils. The mid-range woofers contain phase plugs designed to reduce high-frequency, focal-point distortion. The loudspeakers include three-position tweeter attenuation and offer surface, flush and mounting hardware. The loudspeakers feature a Nomex composite cone, butyl rubber surround, and aluminum phase plug and frame.
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