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GM Accessories
Introduces New Electrical Creature Comforts at SEMA that Enhance
Customer Entertainment, Convenience
Date: Oct 29, 2006
Source:
CheersAndGears.com
Author: Derek77
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LAS VEGAS –
GM Accessories will show off four new products at the Specialty
Equipment Market Association show that will greatly improve the quality
of in-vehicle entertainment, as well as provide a new level of
convenience to owners of GM vehicles.
An all-new dockable, portable rear-seat DVD system featuring an
industry-leading, 10-inch screen will be demonstrated, as well as an
all-new remote start system with enhanced range and a small key fob
screen that allows drivers to monitor the system’s status and other
important information such as tire pressure and fuel level.
GM Accessories also will show off new headphones that improve sound
quality by blocking out ambient noise, as well as Personal Audio Link,
an iPod integration accessory that allows drivers to safely,
conveniently and seamlessly plug their iPods into their vehicle’s
existing sound system.
“Because our customers and their families are spending more time than
ever in their vehicles, we want to provide them with electronics that
will make that time more enjoyable, as well as make GM vehicles
‘smarter’ and easier to use,” said Nancy Philippart, executive director,
GM Accessories. “Our electrical accessories team has developed some
great products that I’m confident will be in high demand at our
dealerships.”
Here’s a look at the electrical products by GM Accessories that will be
introduced at SEMA:
Portable overhead DVD system with 10-inch screen
Rear-seat passengers might mistakenly think they’re at the theater when
they watch a movie on GM Accessories’ new rear-seat DVD entertainment
system, which features an industry-leading 10-inch screen. This
portable, dockable system travels from vehicle to home, plane or hotel
room with a simple, snap-in function. The system also can move from
vehicle to vehicle if a duplicate docking system is purchased.
Innovative sensor technology automatically inverts the image on the
screen according to how it’s being used – whether docked in the
headliner of the vehicle or being watched on a desktop. If left in the
vehicle, owners can feel confident that the player will be secure,
because of a unique electronic interlock that prevents the DVD player
from being removed when power is not provided to the system (when
ignition key is removed and any door is open, or when the Retained
Accessory Power has ended). The system also comes with two dual-channel
wireless headphones and remote control.
The system will be first made available in the first quarter of 2007 on
GM’s full-size sport utility vehicles as well as the Saturn Outlook and
GMC Acadia crossover SUVs. Pricing will be released later this year.
2-Way Advanced Remote Start System
GM Accessories takes the vehicle remote start system to the next level
with its 2-Way Advanced Remote Start System, which boosts both range and
functionality compared to other remote start systems.
GM is the first automaker to offer an LCD two-way remote start
accessory. GM Accessories’ new 2-Way Advanced Remote Start System
actually communicates important information about certain vehicle
systems via a small LCD screen on the key fob. Users can see if the
doors are locked or unlocked; determine whether the engine is running
and see how much time is left before the vehicle will automatically shut
off; check security status; find out current odometer mileage; see
remaining fuel; check tire pressures in all four tires; and change radio
station pre-sets.
Typical remote start systems work at distances of between two to three
times the range of a factory-installed remote keyless entry system. GM’s
2-Way Advanced Remote Start System is designed to function at ranges of
up to four to six times the typical keyless entry system, enabling users
to start their vehicles from much greater distances.
The system will be available in the second quarter of 2007 on certain GM
vehicles. Pricing for the system will range from under $150 MSRP up to
$250 MSRP, depending on the vehicle’s factory options, plus dealer
installation.
Noise-canceling headphones
GM is the first automaker to introduce noise-canceling headphones for
use with either GM factory or dealer-installed rear-seat entertainment
systems. Jointly developed with KOSS, a leading headphone manufacturer,
these high-quality headphones carry the KOSS Lifetime Limited Warranty.
The headphones, available at GM dealers for $49.95 MSRP, improve sound
quality and therefore enable passengers to listen to programming at a
lower volume than traditional headphones.
Noise-canceling headphones work by reducing unwanted ambient sounds
(i.e., acoustic noise) by means of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). This
involves using a microphone, placed near the ear, and electronic
circuitry that generates an "antinoise" sound wave with the opposite
polarity of the sound wave arriving at the microphone. This results in
destructive interference, which cancels out the noise within the
enclosed volume of the headphone.
In a motor vehicle, ambient noise might include an engine hum, wind
noise or other consistent road noise associated with tires making
contact with the road. Passengers using noise-canceling headphones can
still hear conversation in the vehicle.
GM Personal Audio Link
Because GM believes great cars and great tunes should travel together,
GM Accessories has developed an affordable, all-new iPod adaptor that
allows music lovers to use their iPod with the factory-installed audio
system in GM vehicles. The system, called Personal Audio Link, goes on
sale this month for the Chevrolet HHR.
Priced at $159 MSRP, plus dealer installation, Personal Audio Link was
designed specifically for the iPod. GM expects to make the device
available on all of its 56 vehicle models – most by the end of 2007 –
meaning GM will offer the widest range of vehicle applications for iPod
integration in the industry.
The Personal Audio Link iPod adapter, about the size of a deck of cards
and not visible to the customer once installed, uses existing radio
software, and is integrated through the radio’s digital XM Satellite
Radio band. This provides improved sound over FM modulated systems, and
better control and display over FM modulated and CD changer interface
units.
The system displays song artist, title and genre on the radio display,
and allows song selection by genre, playlist, artist and album. In
addition, Podcasts and audio books are no problem. Personal Audio Link
enables the user to store, sort and select their favorite Podcast or
audio book by title. In vehicles equipped with steering wheel audio
controls, those controls will also control volume.
Once the device is installed, the customer plugs the iPod into an
interface cable in the glove box, where the player can be safely secured
and stowed. The device also charges the iPod while the vehicle is
operating.
(From a later
post in the same thread)
Personal
Audio Link:
Q1
Cadillac Escalade (all models), Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet
Tahoe,Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Avalanche, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon
$159 MSRP, plus dealer installation
By end of June 2007
Buick Enclave, Cadillac XLR, Chevrolet Corvette, GMC Acadia, HUMMER H2,
HUMMER H3, Pontiac Solstice,
Saturn Aura, Saturn Sky, Saturn Outlook.
$159 MSRP, plus dealer installation
Portable Overhead DVD
By April 1, 2007
Buick Enclave, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet
Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC
Acadia, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, HUMMER H2,
Saturn Outlook
Pricing TBD
2-Way Advanced Remote Start
MY 2007
Buick Enclave, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet
Equinox, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu (08 MY),
Chevrolet Monte Carlo, GMC Acadia, Pontiac G6, Pontiac Torrent,
Saturn Aura, Saturn Outlook
$150 to $250 MSRP, plus dealer installation
Noise -canceling Headphones
Currently available
All GM models equipped with factory-installed or GM Accessories Rear
Seat Entertainment System
$49.95 MSRP
