NEWS RELEASE
August 20, 2012
Winners of EISA European Best Product of the Year Awards
In-car Head Unit Award 2012-2013 KENWOOD DNX4210DAB Smart
Connectivity Award 2012-2013 JVC KW-NSX1
JVC KENWOOD Corporation announces that two products have
received the EISA (European Imaging and Sound
Association) 2012-2013 Best Product of the Year Award for
their respective categories, which is among the most
prestigious awards for electronics products in Europe.
Introducing the Winners
Winner of In-car Head Unit Award 2012-2013: KENWOOD
DNX4210DAB
The Car Navigation System DNX4210DAB has won the Best
In-car Head Unit of the Year Award. This win is the
latest in four consecutive years starting in 2009-2010
for KENWOOD in the car electronics category.
DNX4210DAB is equipped with 6.1-inch WVGA touch panel
display as well as a navigation engine developed by
Garmin Ltd., a leading company in portable navigation
systems. In addition to offering playback of CD/DVD
discs, hands-free mobile phone operation with Bluetooth®
connectivity, as well as music and video playback from
iPod/iPhone, this AV navigation unit is also equipped
with DAB+ tuner for enjoyment of digital radio broadcasts
being implemented throughout Europe.
Winner of Smart Connectivity Award 2012-2013: JVC KW-NSX1
The AV receiver KW-NSX1 has won the Best Smart
Connectivity of the Year Award. This marks a return to
the winning roster for JVC after three years in the car
electronics category.
KW-NSX1 is equipped with 6.1-inch WVGA touch panel
display and offers playback of CD/DVD discs, as well as
music playback, hands-free voice communication with
Bluetooth® connectivity. This AV head unit also enables
on-screen display and touch screen operation of
applications stored on MirrorLink™*1 compatible
smartphones by Samsung (Android OS)*2 and Nokia (Symbian
OS)*3, as well as iPhone.
*1 MirrorLink™ is an industry standard for the
interconnection of smartphones and in-car devices being
promoted by the Car Connectivity Consortium, a global
organization comprised of firms related to the automotive
and smartphone industries, including JVC KENWOOD.
*2 Compatible Samsung smartphone is GALAXY S III. GALAXY
S III is undergoing the approval process by the Car
Connectivity Consortium.
As middle of August 2012, Samsung Drive Link App is
expected to be released via Samsung Apps. GALAXY S III
requires latest firmware update.
*3 Compatible Nokia smartphones are Nokia 701, Nokia 700,
Nokia 603, Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia C7 and
Nokia X7. (Nokia N8, Nokia C6-01, Nokia C7, Nokia E7 and
Nokia X7 require OS update to Nokia Belle.)
Reasons for Winning (Excerpted from EISA
Comments)
DNX4210DAB Car Navigation System
The KENWOOD DNX4210DAB is the first multimedia head unit
featuring a built-in DAB+ tuner. This adds a new
dimension to mobile radio, making it possible to listen
in a new way: you can tune in to your favorite radio
station anywhere with crystal-clear sound quality and
benefit from a number of additional services broadcast
along with the music. In addition, the DNX4210DAB
features everything you would expect from a modern head
unit, including hands-free operation via Bluetooth®,
smart iPhone/iPod control and on-board navigation. While
playing video and audio, from DVDs to YouTube clips, the
DNX4210DAB is always easy to use, thanks to the optional
compatibility with existing steering-wheel controls. Its
complete functionality and outstanding digital radio
capability makes KENWOOD's DNX4210DAB a fantastic head
unit.
KW-NSX1 AV Receiver
At first glance you might think that the JVC KW-NSX1 is a
great, modern double-DIN In-Car head unit. You would be
right. The aspects that will probably catch your eye
include it's 6.1" touch-screen that acts as a display for
RDS radio, CD or USB music, DVD or DivX® video,
Bluetooth® connections and iPhone/iPod App Link
interface. However, by far the most important feature of
this unit is Mirror Link: as one of the first models to
use this new industry standard, it also connects to
certain compatible Android or Symbian smartphones, making
selected content and Apps easily available and
controllable on its large touch-screen. The LCD of the
head unit will display a mirror copy of your smartphone
screen, so you can have access and full control of your
phone apps with a larger, easier to operate and familiar
graphical user interface when you are in your car. And is
charges your phone at the same time. The JVC KW-NSX1,
with Mirror Link, is a great solution for getting the
most out of your smartphone in your car.
Regarding EISA Award
EISA Awards are given to new products that offer a
combination of leading-edge technology, valuable
features, advanced design, and superior cost-performance.
Also known as the European Awards, the fame and authority
of these EISA Awards are recognized by consumers and
manufacturers alike as proof of excellence.
EISA is an organisation comprised of editors representing
renowned European based magazines in the fields of Audio
& Home Theater, In-Car Electronics, Photo, Video, Mobile
Devices and Green. It was established in 1982 and
currently membership has reached over 50 magazines from
19 European nations. Each year, they select the best
products in Audio & Home Theater, In-Car Electronics,
Photo, Video, Mobile Devices and Green, from
manufacturers all around the world, and bestow their
prestigious award.
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Strategic Marketing Planning Division, JVC KENWOOD
Corporation
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