Visteon's Digital Television Goes Live on German Roads
June 24 2004 - 2:42PM
PR Newswire (US)
Visteon's Digital Television Goes Live on German Roads KERPEN,
Germany, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital television is now
available for vehicle applications from Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC). Visteon, one of the leading specialists for in-car
entertainment, is bringing DigiTune(TM) DVB-M1 to market. Now,
travel won't prevent you from watching such important events as the
European football championships or the Olympic Games. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's
DigiTune DVB-M1 digital television gives passengers the benefits of
interactive viewing while on the move. The terrestrial digital
video broadcast technology offers a wide variety of channels and
clear, sharp digital picture quality. The digital TV tuner adds TV
reception to in-car infotainment options and is fully compatible
with Visteon's overhead entertainment systems. The high quality TV
receiver is suited for the aftermarket as it can be easily
retrofitted. For the first live trial with digital TV in German
cars, Visteon equipped a test vehicle with DigiTune DVB-M1 and its
overhead system, OH-7000. During the test drive near Cologne, all
21 channels currently available were received with optimum picture
and sound quality in a wide range of driving situations. "An
important aspect of mobile DVB-T system with the OH-7000 is that
the Visteon overhead system is mounted on the roofliner in the rear
of the car, out of sight for the driver -- an important feature in
ensuring the driver keeps their eyes on the road," stresses Hans
Eric Destree, commercial director mobile electronics for Visteon
Aftermarket Europe and South America. "We were careful to consider
safety aspects in the design phase. The TV is operated via remote
control using infrared headphones. This allows operation while
wearing a seatbelt and eliminate needless wires within the vehicle.
In addition, there's enhanced functionality because the display
folds away when using the reverse gear." Safety features are an
important consideration in the design phase for carmakers and
automotive suppliers. According to Dr. Frank Schierge, from the
innovation, market and consumer research department at the renown
TUV Technical Inspectorate, "Watching TV in the car is a completely
new feature in the area of consumer electronics. We expect a quick
and high acceptance rate, since TV plays an important role in our
society. Traffic safety needs to be a key focus for the auto
industry when developing in-car entertainment systems. The driver
should not be able to see a TV or entertainment monitor or the
monitor should automatically switch off when the car starts so as
not to distract the driver." Another aspect that contributes to
driving safety is high user friendliness. "Care should be taken to
ensure that the operation of the system is not unnecessarily
complicated -- so as to prevent a wave of discussion on the subject
of driving safety -- as has been the case, for example, with
several navigation systems," says Johann Nowicki, Allgemeiner
Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V. specialist, consumer protection
electronics systems. "During a trip it should be easy to program an
audio, video or navigation system with simple pushbutton operation.
It becomes problematic if a button has to be pressed twice and if
three presses are required, it can be considered a distraction for
the driver." Visteon has extensive know-how in system integration
and is one of the leaders in design, development and supply of
in-car entertainment systems, audio systems and vehicle electronics
such as instrument clusters and voice technology. As a result,
Visteon can ensure that the new DigiTune DVB-M1 system is
professionally suited to user requirements and can be installed in
practically every vehicle -- whether car, truck or coach. The
system is a real plug-and-play solution and enables trouble-free
upgrading of existing analog TV in-car entertainment systems as
well as easy and safe use during the trip. The key features and
benefits of Visteon DigiTune DVB-M1 are: * Clear, sharp digital
picture quality - DVB-M1 delivers improved reception capability and
reduced interference - none of the ghosting or blurred pictures
usually associated with analog systems * Access to free-to-view
terrestrial digital channels - DVB-M1 opens up a wide choice of
channels, including TV and radio stations * Interactive viewing -
DVB-M1 provides access to an electronic program guide, plus other
interactive digital services like teletext and on-screen subtitles,
where available * Multiple screen format options - DVB-M1 on-screen
menu selection includes 4:3, 16:9 and wide screen viewing formats *
Automatic station tuning - DVB-M1 is easy to set up and use with an
automatic station tuning function and a clear on-screen menu guide
* Safe and simple operation via infrared remote control - DVB-M1
functions operate with full remote control, so rear-seat passengers
can adjust the TV without removing their seat belts * Compatible
with premium quality in-car entertainment systems - DVB-M1 is fully
functional with most premium quality in-car entertainment systems,
and is fully compatible with Visteon entertainment products * Quick
and easy plug and play installation - DVB-M1 is quick and easy to
install, so upgrading an existing entertainment system, or fitting
DVB-M1 for the first time, is simple and straightforward. The
software supports future upgrades with extra functions. Since May
it has been possible to receive DVB-T digital television in parts
of North Rhine-Westphalia, the region of Hannover/Braunschweig and
around Bremen -- a major milestone for the broadcast industry after
having already tested the technology in Berlin and Munich for
several years. In November 2004 and in spring 2005 additional
regions will be covered with DVB-T. This innovative, terrestrial,
antenna-based solution will replace the current analog antenna
television standard, which is expected to be terminated in Germany
by 2010. Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier
that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive
manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the
global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 72,000 employees
and a global delivery system of more than 200 technical,
manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25
countries. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO
DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Britta Lange, (+49) 2273
575 2667, , or Dolores Muniz, (+49) 2273 595 2828, , both of
Visteon Deutschland GmbH; or Robin Pannecouk of Visteon
Corporation, +1-313-755-9121, Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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