Pioneer packs more music entertainment, sound quality and connectivity options

LONG BEACH, USA: Pioneer Electronics Inc., released two new digital media receivers and five CD models to complete its lineup of 2014 in-dash single DIN receivers.

Designed specifically for smartphone consumers, the digital media receivers, MVH-X360BT and MVH-X560BT, feature enhanced connectivity, control and music playback from a smartphone in lieu of a traditional CD player mechanism.

Both models offer Pandora internet radio playback and control, media app control, Pioneer's exclusive MIXTRAX virtual DJ technology, Siri Eyes Free functionality, expanded Bluetooth1 wireless connectivity, and the ability to directly control and play music stored on many of today's most popular smartphones.

The DEH-X7600S, DEH-X7600HD, DEH-X8600BS, DEH-X8600BH, DEH-X9600BHS single CD receivers sport a new cosmetic design, improved illumination settings and enhanced smartphone connectivity while adding SiriusXM Satellite Radio compatibility, built-in HD radio and/or built-in Bluetooth.

"The way consumers access and store digital music has evolved with the popularity of streamed music services, the availability of cloud storage options, and increased media storage capacity on the latest smartphones. As a result, more consumers are using their smartphones as the primary source for listening in the car:" said Ted Cardenas, VP of marketing for the car electronics division of Pioneer Electronics Inc. "All of our new in-dash receivers are designed to take advantage of many of the smartphone's entertainment and communication capabilities, while also enabling simpler and more convenient access and control."

Expanded media access

* Pandora Station creation: New on all in-dash 1-DIN receivers is the new Pandora station creation feature that lets users quickly create new Pandora stations while the app is in use with an iPhone device or Android smartphone.

* Media app control: Through Media App Control3, the new models can play and control music from various music apps such as iHeartRadio and Aupeo Play, pause, next and back commands, if enabled by the connected app, are available on the receivers when used with an iPhone or Android devices.

* MIXTRAX: Pioneer continues to include its revolutionary MIXTRAX virtual DJ technology into each receiver model, transforming a music library into a nonstop playlist that delivers a unique DJ-infused listening experience.

* SiriusXM : The DEH-X7600S, DEH-X8600BS and DEH-X9600BHS models are SiriusXM compatible with the SXV200 SiriusXM vehicle connect tuner.

 

* HD rdio technology: The DEX-X7600HD, DEH-X8600BH and DEH-X9600BHS feature built-in HD radio, providing clear digital reception of HD radio HD1, HD2 and HD3 broadcasts from participating radio stations across the country.

* Smart phone connectivity.