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Sony Launches New Marine Head Units at International Boatbuilders'
Exhibition and Conference
(Wireless News Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)
Sony has launched its first splash-proof CD receiver with iPod-direct
control functionality (model CDX-H905IP).
The company debuted the marine head unit and three new water and UV
resistant CD receivers today at the International Boatbuilders'
Exhibition and Conference (IBEX).
The top-of-the-line, IPx5-compliant marine stereo (CDX-HS905IP) is
iPod-direct connectable. The included 9.8-foot cable has a 30-pin
connector made for most iPod players and provides full menu control and
charging.
Modeled after Sony's CDX-HS70MW marine splash-proof head unit, the
CDX-HS905IP model was designed with a retro, sporty look that is
similar to the other dials found in a boat cockpit. The head unit is
also sun, water and salt-resistant, and its large buttons and display
make it easy to use. It also includes a red and blue two-key
illumination and a rear RCA auxiliary input for expanding marine
entertainment options.
"Our line-up gives you choices for connecting to digital music players
or HD Radio and satellite radio adapters at an attractive price," said
Mike Kahn, director of mobile electronics at Sony Electronics.
The CDX-M50IP marine stereo is also iPod-direct connect capable, plus
satellite radio and HD Radio ready. The head unit features an auxiliary
input (and included cap) on the faceplate, facilitating the use of
portable music players on a boat with a standard 1/8-inch mini jack
cord (not supplied). This model has a traditional Xplod design with red
and blue two-key illumination and front and rear sub selectable
pre-outs.
While the CDX-H905IP model is splash proof, the CDX-M50IP unit and two
new water and UV resistant CD receivers come with a drip panel and a
conformal coating on the circuit board to prevent water intrusion and
corrosion. The faceplate is treated with a UV coating to avoid
yellowing and fading. Sony offers a waterproof stereo cover that fits
snugly over the faceplate to prevent water damage. The GDM-616 cover is
sold separately for about $50.
The CDX-M30 receiver is iPod, satellite radio and HD Radio ready. It
also comes with a front auxiliary input with included cap. The
CDX-H950IP, CDX-M50IP and CDX-M30 marine head models all have front and
rear/sub selectable preouts to add external amplification.
The entry-level CDX-M10 model comes with a front-auxiliary input and
included cap, as well as a rear and sub selectable preout. All of
Sony's new marine stereos support the MP3 and WMA music formats, while
the top three models add AAC compatibility. They also all offer 52
watts x 4 high-power output, a direct sunlight viewable white LCD
screen, and a 9 kHz and 10 kHz switchable tuner.
In addition, Sony markets two compatible Remote Commander remote
controls (models RM-X55M and RM-X11M sold separately) that make it easy
to control the music from the front, back or the cabin of a boat. They
are sold separately for about $130 and $100, respectively. The CDX-M10
model works with the RM-X11M remote control, while the other three head
units are compatible with both Remote Commander models.
The CDX-M50IP and CDX-M30 models require additional equipment for
satellite radio and HD Radio compatibility. The CDX-M30 model works
with an iPod adapter (model XA-120IP for about $50), charges the device
and controls it from the head unit. Satellite radio requires a
subscription.
The CDX-M10, CDX-M30, CDX-M50IP and CDX-H905IP head units will be
available in February at authorized retailers across the country.
((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))
((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd -
http://www.m2.com))
((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com))
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