Pioneer AVIC-N4 navigation system helps change the way commuters feel about their daily drives
LONG BEACH - (August 29, 2007) - Today's longer commutes and increased time spent in vehicles due to traffic make Pioneer's AVIC-N4 DVD based in-dash navigation system the ideal gear for anyone looking to improve their daily driving experience. The AVIC-N4 serves as the hub for information, communication and entertainment in the car by providing drivers with detailed route guidance, audio and video playback and connectivity to popular portable devices. The in-dash system features nearly 12 million points of interest, XM NavTraffic(r) integration, voice prompting, telephone number search, CD, DVD and compressed audio playback, iPod(r) audio and video integration and expanded Bluetooth(r) capabilities including wireless audio streaming, all controllable through a high-quality 7-inch touch panel display.
"The need to enhance the driving experience is so prevalent among drivers these days. The amount of time spent in the car has increased significantly making products like the AVIC-N4 a necessity for driving consumers," said Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning for the mobile entertainment division at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "The AVIC-N4 will deliver a heightened driving experience with its multi-functional capabilities."
NavigationWith the AVIC-N4, consumers are presented with detailed mapping and guidance for the entire United States, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii utilizing two regional DVD ROM discs. Once a destination is entered, the system provides easy to follow, step-by-step route guidance followed up with helpful audio prompts to assist drivers. The system displays detailed lane information at complex highway interchanges to further prepare drivers for upcoming turns and exits.
Approximately 12-million points of interest (POIs) in 271 categories such as gas stations, ATMs, hotels and restaurants are included in the system's database with the ability to overlay them onto the map. The database also includes more than 59 brand icons for quick identification of popular POIs.
When a Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM traffic tuner is connected to the AVIC-N4 (subscription to XM NavTraffic* required), drivers are alerted to current traffic incidents and traffic flow conditions. Traffic icons and flashing lines are directly overlaid onto the map screen to identify conditions of the highways. The dynamic system also suggests alternate routes to avoid traffic congestions when it is detected.
XM NavTraffic, a subscription service of XM Satellite Radio powered by NAVTEQ(r) Traffic, provides the Pioneer AVIC-N4 system with in-depth traffic data for 79 major metropolitan markets across the United States and Canada.- more -Pioneer AVIC-N4 continued pg. 2
Audio, Video and new MediaIn addition to navigation, the AVIC-N4 provides high quality audio and video playback. Utilizing the memory navigation feature, the CD/DVD slot remains available while the system provides route guidance. When a destination is entered, the route and necessary mapping information is stored into its internal memory.