Audiovox Corporation has launched what it said is the industry’s first automotive Blu-ray disc player that also plays traditional DVDs and CD audio discs.
“We developed the AVDBR1 in response to the consumer preference for Blu-ray siscs in their home entertainment systems. This mobile solution will allow them to maintain a single video collection that works both in the vehicle and at home,” said company president Tom Malone.
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The unit is installed under the seat or in a storage compartment in the vehicle and connects to any monitor by using HDMI, composite or component outputs.
The unit has been road tested to tolerate the vehicle’s environment and its small size allows for multiple horizontal and vertical mounting options in the vehicle. The unit is powered from a 2-pin, 12-volt connector to the vehicle’s accessory power source and comes with a full function wireless IR remote control. An 18 foot long IR extension is also included to allow for operation of the system via remote control, while the unit is concealed, under a seat, storage compartment, trunk, or cargo area. The infrared sensor will accept the IR commands from a remote and relay it back to the unit.
