Alpine Debuts World's First Car Audio Head Units That Allow True Integration With iPod
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Electronics of America,
Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile
electronics, will demonstrate at CES the world's first solution that enables
consumers to connect and control their iPod from their in-vehicle sound
system. Alpine's iPod Ready strategy is part of the company's overarching
mission to create innovative in-vehicle electronics that are easier to use and
provide great sound in the mobile environment.
"The integration of iPod control into selected 2004 Alpine in-dash
receivers addresses the growing market of portable digital audio device users
who want a safe and easy-to-use solution for playback in the car," said
Stephen Witt, Alpine's vice president of Brand Marketing.
With a simple one-cable connection, iPod users will be able to operate key
playback features from the Alpine receiver's buttons and have display of
playlists, album, artist and songs on the head unit. The iPod can then be
safely stored in the glove box or console because it acts like a portable hard
drive connected to the head unit through Alpine's powerful Ai-NET system bus.
The Alpine connectivity solution also provides charging of the iPod's internal
battery.
"Alpine's iPod Ready in-dash receivers will allow iPod users seamless
control of up to 10,000 songs easily in their car," said Stan Ng, Apple's
Director of iPod Product Marketing. "Being able to display song information
and browse the iPod's entire music library right from the Alpine head unit
makes this a superior way to enjoy non-stop music in the car."
Alpine has engineered a unique interface box that takes advantage of the
iPod Accessory Protocol allowing audio, track information, and control signals
to be communicated over the Ai-NET system bus to the in-dash receiver. This
seamless integration provides emulation of the iPod's controls through an
Alpine head unit using both the front panel buttons and the wireless remote
control.
Alpine's iPod Ready Interface kit will be available later this summer
through Alpine authorized retailers. To receive more information on the
Alpine iPod Ready receivers, consumers may send an e-mail to
ipodready@alpine-usa.com
About Alpine Electronics
Alpine Electronics is the world's leading automotive consumer electronics
system supplier and an ISO certified corporation. Alpine specializes in an
integrated platform concept for mobile multimedia with premium components for
digital audio/video media playback, digital broadcast reception, and satellite
linked navigation. With research and development facilities in Asia, Europe
and the U.S., Alpine is the global leader for mobile sound systems and
in-vehicle navigation for both after-market and OEM factory installations.
Alpine Electronics is a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd.,
one of the world's premier manufacturers of electronic components for
computer, communications and car electronics equipment. Visit
http://www.alpine-usa.com to learn more about Alpine products or to find an
authorized retailer.
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Electronics of America,
Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile
electronics, will demonstrate at CES the world's first solution that enables
consumers to connect and control their iPod from their in-vehicle sound
system. Alpine's iPod Ready strategy is part of the company's overarching
mission to create innovative in-vehicle electronics that are easier to use and
provide great sound in the mobile environment.
"The integration of iPod control into selected 2004 Alpine in-dash
receivers addresses the growing market of portable digital audio device users
who want a safe and easy-to-use solution for playback in the car," said
Stephen Witt, Alpine's vice president of Brand Marketing.
With a simple one-cable connection, iPod users will be able to operate key
playback features from the Alpine receiver's buttons and have display of
playlists, album, artist and songs on the head unit. The iPod can then be
safely stored in the glove box or console because it acts like a portable hard
drive connected to the head unit through Alpine's powerful Ai-NET system bus.
The Alpine connectivity solution also provides charging of the iPod's internal
battery.
"Alpine's iPod Ready in-dash receivers will allow iPod users seamless
control of up to 10,000 songs easily in their car," said Stan Ng, Apple's
Director of iPod Product Marketing. "Being able to display song information
and browse the iPod's entire music library right from the Alpine head unit
makes this a superior way to enjoy non-stop music in the car."
Alpine has engineered a unique interface box that takes advantage of the
iPod Accessory Protocol allowing audio, track information, and control signals
to be communicated over the Ai-NET system bus to the in-dash receiver. This
seamless integration provides emulation of the iPod's controls through an
Alpine head unit using both the front panel buttons and the wireless remote
control.
Alpine's iPod Ready Interface kit will be available later this summer
through Alpine authorized retailers. To receive more information on the
Alpine iPod Ready receivers, consumers may send an e-mail to
ipodready@alpine-usa.com
About Alpine Electronics
Alpine Electronics is the world's leading automotive consumer electronics
system supplier and an ISO certified corporation. Alpine specializes in an
integrated platform concept for mobile multimedia with premium components for
digital audio/video media playback, digital broadcast reception, and satellite
linked navigation. With research and development facilities in Asia, Europe
and the U.S., Alpine is the global leader for mobile sound systems and
in-vehicle navigation for both after-market and OEM factory installations.
Alpine Electronics is a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd.,
one of the world's premier manufacturers of electronic components for
computer, communications and car electronics equipment. Visit
http://www.alpine-usa.com to learn more about Alpine products or to find an
authorized retailer.