Pioneer has two new dashboard-dvd-receivers announced that both would have better connectivity options for smartphones, including the iPhone 5. In addition, Pioneer has the devices with the “virtual dj technology” Mixtrax.
The Pioneer AVH-X8500BT and AVH-X7500BT, both dash dvd receivers with a motorized 7″-wvga touchscreen, come with support for the iPhone 5, albeit a loose lightning adapter be purchased for the smartphone to be able to connect. In addition, the AppRadio software improved. This application of Pioneer makes it possible to have certain mobile applications via the touchscreen of the Pioneer systems to operate. Moreover, it is AppRadio compatible on Android smartphones.
Pioneer has the so-called Mixtrax function is added to the AVH-X8500BT and AVH-X7500BT. With this ‘virtual dj’ function, the user can various effects, and transitions between songs to apply. Mixtrax works with iOS devices and connected usb devices. For hands-free functionality and dataoverdacht are the two new Pioneer systems with bluetooth. Default are various bluetooth profiles: hfp, a2dp, avrcp and spp.
The AVH-X7500BT has a single-din size, while the AVH-X8500BT with the double-din chassis, more space in the dashboard. The latter has on the back two usb connections, while the AVH-X7500BT one usb port. The Pioneer AVH-X8500BT will be available as from march are available with a suggested retail price of 649 euros, while the AVH-X7500BT one month later in the shop will be placed with a price of 549 euros.
