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Pioneer's
AVIC-N2 Multi-Function Navigation System Gives Drivers Detailed
Traffic Information 24 Hours A Day<o:p></o:p></TD></TR>
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Pioneer
introduces the first aftermarket in-car navigation system with the
revolutionary XM NavTraffic
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Las
Vegas</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">NV</st1:State></st1:place>
November 2, 2004
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Pioneer
Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile
entertainment products, keeps drivers informed of detailed traffic
conditions 24 hours a day with its next generation AVIC-N2
multi-function navigation system and XM NavTraffic. Pioneer’s system is
the first aftermarket in-car navigation system to offer
satellite-based traffic information using XM NavTraffic, which displays traffic incidents and
road flow conditions on a motorized 6.5-inch touch screen
monitor. The system
graphically communicates traffic incidents by means of traffic icons
to quickly identify road events relative to the vehicle’s location,
keeping drivers in touch with their surroundings at all times. In advance, the system
suggests alternate routes around major traffic incidents and heavily
congested roads.<o:p></o:p>
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With a
quick touch of the screen, the Pioneer AVIC-N2 with XM NavTraffic displays a detailed traffic events
list, showing local road incidents sorted by traffic event or by
distance. The
traffic list describes the exact location of incidents, provides
descriptions of each occurrence and shows the distance of the events
from the vehicle’s current location. <o:p></o:p>
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Traffic
flow is displayed on the navigation screen with different colors --
green, yellow and red.
Green indicates traffic moving 40 mph and above, yellow from
20 to 40 mph and red at less than 20 mph. Additional icons represent
scheduled incidents such as road construction and road
closures.<o:p></o:p>
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“The
new AVIC-N2 takes navigation to the next level,” said Michael Townsen, vice president of marketing for mobile
entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “Traffic conditions are
continually broadcast by the XM NavTraffic
service, keeping drivers informed at all times. Because the AVIC-N2
can fit virtually any vehicle on the road, everyone can have access
to detailed traffic information.”<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
XM
NavTraffic, a subscription service of XM
Satellite Radio powered by NAVTEQ Traffic, provides the Pioneer
AVIC-N2 system with in-depth traffic data for 20 major metropolitan
cities across the nation, covering cumulatively 50 percent of the
population in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> Traffic incidents are
collected from a wide variety of sources, including road sensors,
traffic cameras, state and local transportation departments, and law
enforcement. The data
is compiled by NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data
for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions. XM delivers the data to the
navigation system via satellite.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
The
Pioneer GEX-P10XMT data and audio receiver, AVIC-N2’s optional
traffic tuner, offers both the XM NavTraffic service and XM Satellite Radio’s more
than 130 digital radio channels of commercial-free music and premier
sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming. The expected subscription
pricing will be $13.99 a month for a bundled offering of XM NavTraffic and XM Radio.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
“We at XM Satellite
Radio are thrilled that Pioneer is offering the very first
aftermarket navigation system with our XM NavTraffic service,” said Roderick MacKenzie, Director, Advanced Applications,
XM Satellite Radio. “You can choose your
destination on the new Pioneer system, and XM NavTraffic gives you in-depth traffic
information about your personal route. You can find out how fast
traffic is moving, where the congestion is, and how to steer clear
of problems. XM NavTraffic is the most
comprehensive traffic information service ever offered to
<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> drivers, and we’re
very excited to be working with our longtime partners at Pioneer to
make it available with Pioneer’s
new
AVIC-N2 navigation system. This is
an incredibly powerful tool for drivers to avoid
traffic.”
<o:p></o:p>
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The
AVIC-N2 with XM NavTraffic is a
multi-tasking information and entertainment system that combines a
detailed traffic tuner (XM
Digital Satellite Data & Audio Receiver*) with
turn-by turn route guidance navigation system, DVD/CD/MP3 player and
vehicle dynamics monitor.
The Pioneer DIN-size unit, meant to replace any
existing in-dash car radio, is a revolutionary solution for drivers
who spend more time than ever in their vehicle. The system provides far more
than basic driving directions, offering millions of points of
interest and alternate routes to avoid traffic jams. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The
Navigation System<o:p></o:p></H1>
The
AVIC-N2 provides accurate detailed route guidance for the entire
<st1:country-region w:st="on">United States</st1:country-region> and
<st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region> including
<st1:State w:st="on">Alaska</st1:State> and <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hawaii</st1:place></st1:State>. Within seconds, the
system’s extremely fast processor calculates multiple routes and
provides directions to any destination via electronic map and voice
prompts. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Powered
by TeleAtlas mapping, the system uses a
massive 12-million points of interest (POI) database with more than
248 different categories so consumers can search for the nearest gas
station, ATM or restaurant.
As users are guided along their route, points of
interest are overlaid onto the map, which is particularly helpful
when driving in unfamiliar areas. Easy-to-recognize brand
icons are used to identify hotels, restaurants, banks, gas stations
and even specific chain store locations such as Chili’s®, Olive
Gardens®, 76® and Albertsons®. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Utilizing
7.5MB of flash memory, the system can store miles of mapping
information allowing users to utilize its internal disc drive for
audio or video entertainment to play DVD movies for back seat
passengers or listen to an audio compact disc. Users also can store a
frequently used path within a “home area,” in which the system can
display traffic information and points of interests without
inserting the map disc.
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Further
aiding drivers, the AVIC-N2 guidance screens were graphically
enhanced to look like highway exit signboards, communicating visual
directions quickly and safely.
Users can choose from five enhanced modes that can be
displayed on the screen, including:<o:p></o:p>
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View mode (split screen between map and list of upcoming
streets)
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view split screen (split screen between rear camera view and
overhead map)
<o:p></o:p></LI>[/list] The
system also includes a camera input so owners of large vehicles can
view an image from a rear camera on the screen. This feature allows owners
of SUVs and RVs to see a boat or vehicle they may be towing for
added safety.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The
Audio Video Entertainment System<o:p></o:p></H1>
The
state-of-the art audio/video entertainment system provides full dual
zone capabilities, as well as DVD video playback, single CD, MP3 CDs
and AM/FM/XM satellite radio all with maximum power and sound
performance. <o:p></o:p>
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“Pioneer’s
AVIC-N2 provides maximum flexibility and performance across all
aspects of mobile entertainment for any driver. For example, a family
driving from <st1:City w:st="on">Los Angeles</st1:City> to <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:place></st1:City>
can have their entire route mapped in the memory of the navigation
system and still entertain rear seat passengers with DVD movies for
the length of the trip,” said Townsen.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Much
like its top-line headunit counterparts,
the AVIC-N2 is a high quality audio system with MOSFET50 (50 watts X
4 amplifier), three pre-amp outputs and three band parametric
equalizer. The system can be expanded with other sources such as XM
satellite radio, CD changer, DVD changer and TV tuner. All sources are direct
access using its touch screen display. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
The
Vehicle Dynamics Monitor[/b]<o:p></o:p>
The
importance of individuality among the youth “Tuner” market is part
of today’s car culture, which led Pioneer to add new “skins” to its
vehicle dynamics gauge screens of the AVIC-N2. With a quick touch of
the display, four different skins can be chosen enabling consumers
to customize the screen to match the interior of their vehicle. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Proven
to be a popular feature, the vehicle dynamics offer an easy, fun and
accurate method to assess a car’s performance with stock equipment
versus aftermarket parts. The rich navigation features enable the
system to monitor key performance attributes, provide users with
vehicle dynamics in real time and perform peak holds so users are
able to see and track their vehicle’s performance. <o:p></o:p>
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to measure forward and backward G-Force<o:p></o:p>

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G-Force to measure maximum cornering force
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velocity to measure turn rate
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the incline
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Pricing
and availability will be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show
in January 2005.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
*XM
Satellite Radio audio service is available in 48 states, NOT
including <st1:State w:st="on">Alaska</st1:State> and <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hawaii</st1:place></st1:State>. XM NavTraffic is available in the 20 identified
cities. Sold
separately, Pioneer GEX-P10XMT traffic tuner and activation of XM
NavTraffic service is
required.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
XM
Satellite Radio<o:p></o:p>
XM
is <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region>'s number one
satellite radio service with more than 2.5 million subscribers.
Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York
City and Nashville, Tennessee at the Country Music Hall of Fame,
XM's 2004 lineup includes more than 130
digital channels of choice from coast to coast: 68
one-hundred-percent commercial-free music channels, featuring hip
hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues; more than 40
channels of premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and
entertainment programming; and 21 channels of the most advanced
traffic and weather information for major metropolitan areas
nationwide. As
the official satellite radio network for Major League Baseball (MLB)
and NASCAR, as well as ACC, PAC-10 and Big-10 collegiate football
and basketball, XM Satellite Radio is the leader in sports radio
programming offering thousands of live sporting events each
year. XM also is
the leader in satellite radio for the automobile market through
partnerships with General Motors and Honda, among others. XM is available
in
more than 100 new car models for 2005. Consumers can
experience over the Internet through XM Radio Online at
http://listen.xmradio.com. XM recently launched XM
NavTraffic, which provides current traffic
information for vehicle navigation systems. For more information about
XM, visit http://www.xmradio.com.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Pioneer
Electronics (<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>) Inc.<o:p></o:p>
Pioneer’s
Mobile Entertainment Divisionis the
leading manufacturer of audio, video and information products for
in-car use. Its focus is on the development of new digital
technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio,
while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio
enthusiasts and competitors. The company markets its products under
the Pioneer and Premier brand names. When purchased from an
authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year
with Pioneer products and two years for Premier
products.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Pioneer
Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Long Beach</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Calif.</st1:State></st1:place>, and its U.S. Web address
is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer
Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent
manufacturer of high-performance audio, video, computer and cable
equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four
core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital
Network Entertainment and components. Founded in 1938 in <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Tokyo</st1:place></st1:City>, Pioneer
Corporation (NYSE:PIO) employs more than 36,000 people worldwide.
Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.<o:p></o:p>
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About time the US started catching up with Japanese nav systems.

No pricing will be announced until January so I wonder when availability will be?