Seamless smartphone connectivity
Clarion's VX404AU DVD receiver helps solve a frustrating problem in this world of hand-held mobile devices — how can I integrate my smartphone effectively and seamlessly into my car audio system? Clarion's made things a lot easier by giving you an HDMI input on the VX404AU. HDMI inputs offer the best connectivity between some of the newest generation smartphones and your receiver. In some cases, you can even display select apps on the receiver's screen, or display navigation app info while you continue listening to your favorite tunes and you can watch video from your smartphone apps.
Remember, your degree of connectivity depends on which smartphone you have and which apps are compatible with this receiver. You may need other connection options depending on your phone and what you want to do. So check out clarions "Details" tab to make sure you can use your phone with this Clarion.
Bluetooth® adds more to the mix
The VX404AU's built-in Bluetooth provides hands-free voice communication, and the receiver features a built-in microphone to simplify installation. 404au-insert.jpgWhen you want to listen to some music or your favorite podcast, you can stream it wirelessly from your phone or portable audio player. Using your phone is a snap, thanks to a quick and easy pairing process — set up your phone once and you're done.
What else does it do?
The VX404AU boasts built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming.
Everything doesn't revolve around your smartphone (well almost everything), so the VX404AU has some other cool tricks up its sleeve. You can connect your iPod®, iPhone®, or select Android™ device to the rear USB port to access and control your music. You can control Pandora® from the receiver's touchscreen controls when your iPhone is connected via USB, or your Android via Bluetooth.
You can play your CDs and DVDs, including discs loaded with compressed music as well as FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) audio files. And you can also enjoy tunes stored on USB drives or microSD cards. Video performance is top-notch and even supports high-quality H.264 video files. Clarion's thoughtfully added dual-zone audio, so rear seat passengers can enjoy a DVD movie or iPod Video while you listen to the radio or music from the USB input up front.
404au-insert-2.jpgLooks aren't everything…
…but they count for a lot. The VX404AU boasts selectable wallpaper backgrounds, and the choice of 728 different colors for the controls, so it'll be a perfect match for the instrument panel color scheme in your car. And the VX404AU's interactive touch screen works just like your smartphone, plus it's customizable so you can drag and drop the menu icons to suit your style.
Want to keep your steering wheel controls?
In most cars, you'll need an adapter to retain those controls with a new car stereo. contact us for more information on which one will suit your car and needs If you're not sure if you need an adapter please just message us !
Product Highlights: VX404AU
Please note: the remote control is not included in this package, and is a optional extra please advise us if you would like to purchase one and we will facilitate that for you
General features:
DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM receiver
built-in internal amp (20 watts RMS CEA-2006/45 peak x 4 channels)
6.2" touchscreen with customizable display
Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
built-in Bluetooth microphone
728 illumination color options
fits double-DIN dash openings
remote control ( optional, not included)
Smartphone Features (see Details for info on compatibility with specific smartphones and apps)
built-in iPod and iPhone
playback and control through USB of music files on compatible Android devices
select app compatibility via HDMI input
Pandora Internet radio control with iPhone and Android
Audio/video features:
plays audio/video content from CDs, DVDs, USB memory devices, and microSD cards (see Details tab for full capabilities)
Beat EQ 3-band parametric equalizer with 4 preset EQ curves
high- and low-pass filters
dual-zone audio control
Expandability:
inputs: front and rear A/V inputs, rear HDMI input, front microSD card slot, rear USB input, rear-view camera input
outputs: video output, 6-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, subwoofer)
Other information:
compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
CEA-2006 compliant
warranty: 1 year
This sounds full of potential. Any single din models like this?