New NavGate range guides drivers safely on the road

Introducing 3 new in-car navigation systems, that offer improved map coverage with fast, accurate 2D and 3D route guidance and up-to-date traffic information to ensure that every journey goes according to plan.

Posted: 8 February 2011

The NavGate AVIC-F930BT, AVIC-F9310BT and AVIC-F30BT integrate the finest audio components including Auto EQ and an improved tuner with heightened sensitivity, enhancing listening pleasure along the way. Wireless telephony and audio streaming are available with built-in Bluetooth technology, while the wide-ranging playback possibilities include direct control of iPod, iPhone and files from SD card and USB.

At a time when consumers can take their smart phones with them virtually anywhere, including the car, Pioneer is helping to make it easier and safer to integrate these devices into the cars environment. “Consumers today want to stay ‘connected’ and are using their smartphone devices to do this while on the go. By equipping its newest NavGate units with a large high-resolution touch screen that features an intuitive user interface specifically designed for the automotive environment, Pioneer aims to reduce the risk of distraction while driving,” said Geert Verhoeven, Product Planning Manager at Pioneer Europe. “Easy control of music and videos is guaranteed thanks to dynamic shortcuts to source menus and file lists, interactive 3D animation, Slide Touch control and personalisation options.”

2011 NavGate features

The new navigation devices offer a comprehensive, preinstalled map database from Tele Atlas covering 44 European countries and featuring millions of destinations and Points of Interest (POIs). Pioneer’s proprietary NavGate Feeds PC and smartphone applications have made navigation customisable. They enable the user to find their own POIs from a range of sources, such as Google Maps mapping service, internet POI sites and geotagged images and add them to their system’s maps using an SD card, USB device or Bluetooth. The driver can also add safety camera locations that warn them of approaching accident blackspots and to avoid any unwelcome surprises, a Traffic Message Channel (TMC) receiver informs them about traffic jams and incidents on their route.

The units all benefit from MusicSphere technology, Pioneer’s new software application for iTunes which automatically analyses and profiles the user’s iTunes library to create mood-based playlists that can be transferred to their iPod or iPhone.

New to the 2011 NavGate range are:

• A vehicle status display input: allows the use of CAN-bus functions such as Park Assist and Climate Control through the NavGate unit’s display.
• App Mode: lets users view a connected iPhone or iPod touch’s video content from Safari, YouTube and other select apps directly on the system’s high resolution screen. App mode also allows users to enjoy musical apps such as Last.fm. It can only be accessed when the car is in park and the hand brake is fully engaged.
• Practical theft protection: the bottom section of the AVIC-F930BT’s control panel, which is small enough to fit into a pocket, can be removed. While it’s gone, the headunit cannot be used by anyone else, removing the temptation for theft and offering extra peace of mind.
• Audio features: in addition to Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) that enhances audio playback of compressed audio files on CD sources and an 8-band graphic equaliser, new features include Auto EQ Measurement and Sonic Centre Control which enable users to precisely calibrate the sound field in the car, resulting in the best sound experience every time.

High-end navigation solutions

The most advanced NavGate system to date, the double-DIN AVIC-F30BT, features 4GB of flash memory, a 7-inch WVGA touch screen display, a 3D graphics accelerator, DVD playback, Dual Zone capability for rear seat playback, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and music streaming, USB connectivity for iPod/iPhone connectivity, an SD card slot and a back-up camera input. Additionally, the unit features enhanced voice recognition, including the ability to input destination addresses by voice. With the included Radio Data Service-Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC) tuner, the AVIC-F30BT can provide an overlay of real-time traffic events and conditions on the navigation map.

The all-in-one AVIC-F930BT is the perfect on-road assistant. This double-DIN navigation device features 4GB of flash memory, a 6.1-inch WVGA touch screen display, a 3D graphics accelerator, DVD playback, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and music streaming, USB connectivity for iPod/iPhone connectivity, a micro SD card slot and a back-up camera input. This model also includes an RDS-TMC traffic tuner, a Rear Video Output for rear seat playback and a detachable hard-button faceplate for security.

Custom built for Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat

Pioneer’s 2011 NavGate line-up also includes the AVIC F9310BT, derived from the AVIC-F930BT and custom built for Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat cars. The model is designed to perfectly match the shape, colour and texture of a car’s dashboard. It will have the appearance of an OEM unit while having all of the added benefits that NavGate brings. On many Volkswagen models, the AVIC F9310BT will display the status of the vehicle’s Air Conditioning System and Parking Sensors.

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¹ Dual Zone allows passengers to watch a DVD in the back of the car while the driver listens to music and navigation guidance in the front.
² for rear seat playback.

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