Bengaluru: Kenwood Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of audio and video products for home, car and professional use, announced today that it is releasing 20 new car navigation and entertainment systems in India through dealers nationwide. Selected systems began selling in May and the remaining systems are to be released over the next few months.

Kenwood expects to satisfy a wide variety of needs with its newly expanded line-up, which ranges from an advanced double-DIN navigation system and powerful HQR-Series amplifier and speakers to value-for-money entry-level models. The line-up includes CD receivers and DVD receivers with USB connectivity, and new versions of 6×9-inch speakers that enjoyed excellent sales last year.

“In India’s fast-expanding consumer market for new cars, sales of which rose to three million units in 2010, the market for car electronics is enjoying strong growth,” said Yasuaki Imaizumi, President of Kenwood Asia. “Sales in 2010 were up 50% from the previous year and 100% from 2008, thanks to the ever-expanding line-up of car visual and audio systems that we are introducing with the strong support and extensive service network of our distributor, Nippon Audiotronix Ltd.”

The new series will meet Indian consumer demands with features such as convenient connectivity for external storage on SD cards and USB memory; fast, easy music file searches; sleek, user-friendly interfaces; and high-quality sound befitting Kenwood’s proud tradition as a leading audio equipment brand. Representative systems are presented below.

Visual & Navigation Systems ― The flagship model of Kenwood’s new visual & navigation line-up is a double-DIN navigation system that is expected to enjoy strong popularity.

DNX7380BT

New flagship model of Kenwood car entertainment systems

GPS navigation system with 7-inch Wide VGA monitor

• Built-in Garmin navigation board linked to audio-visual functions enables auto-interrupt navigation when playing audio for simultaneous split-screen display of audio and navigation content.
• 7-inch wide high-resolution VGA color TFT display with LED backlight delivers extra-bright, high-quality images.
• Compatible with diverse file formats, including MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, JPEG/MPEG 1/2/4, H.264 and WMV.
• Removable front panel eliminates theft worries.
• Hands-free phone and wireless music streaming via built-in, high-performance Parrot® Bluetooth unit.
• Multilingual menu and text in 18 languages for wide range of users.
• Retail price: Rs 79,990

DDX4038/4038BT

Entry-level model for users who want to upgrade from basic CD receiver

6.1-inch wide VGA monitor with DVD receiver

• 6.1-inch high-resolution wide VGA color TFT display with LED backlight delivers bright, high-resolution images.
• Compatible with diverse file formats including MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and JPEG/MPEG 1/2.
• iPhone®/iPod® control and 1A USB output for rapid charging of iPhones.
• Auto volume-control, auto-interrupt navigation, hands-free phone and Bluetooth (DDX4038BT).
• Multilingual menu and text in 18 languages for wide range of users.
• Retail price: Rs 19,990 (DDX4038)

In-car CD Receivers ― Kenwood’s mainstay line-up of USB-supported CD receivers now offers even more sophisticated designs and improved usability. The Dual-DIN model, which combines a large, highly visible display and easy-to-rotary encoder, has been fully renewed to provide smooth, smart operability and support for a wide range of music data.

DPX-U6120

Dual-DIN CD receiver with USB interface

• Large LCD screen, multilingual interface and choice of three- or four-line display.
• Connects with iPhone®/iPod® via KCA-iP101 high-speed USB direct cable for easy searches of large music libraries.
• Large display with rotary encoder for improved operability.
• HDD with USB supports a variety of file formats, including MP3, WMA and AAC.
• 1,000 colors to coordinate screen illumination with any car interior.
• Advanced digital sound processor, “Sound Excellence DSP,” for dynamic audio environments.
• Retail price: Rs 13,990

Speakers & Amplifiers ― Building on the diverse selection of existing Kenwood speakers and amplifiers, including the X-Series for original-quality reproduction and S-, M-, E- series products that meet a variety of consumer needs, Kenwood proudly introduces its new HQR-Series. Comprising one amplifier, two speaker systems and a subwoofer, the HQR-Series is targeted at customers who prefer a dynamic, club-like high-volume experience over original-quality music. With its high-drive capacity and self-contained cooling, the HQR-Series is built for impressive high-output, including rugged woofer and speakers designed to hold sound quality.

KAC-HQR8400

4/3/2-channel power amplifier

• Supports 2-, 3- or 4-channel output to accommodate a broad range of systems.
• Gold audio input jack ensures high-quality audio.
• Cooling fan supports high-volume output.
• Variable high-pass and low-pass filters for critical system updates.
• Bass boost for powerful listening experience.
• Retail price: Rs 9,990

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