DUALS iplug Interface to be Featured on all 2005 Head Units

March 14, 2005 -- Dual Electronics announced today that all of its 2005 mobile receivers will include the companys iplug interface, designed for easy connection of the latest digital media players.

New to the 2005 selection, the iplug allows end-users to connect any portable media player, which can then be operated as usual with all audio routed through the Dual head unit. The iplug features a proprietary OEM aesthetic design to make it an attractive fit in almost any vehicle.

Digital media players have literally changed the way people enjoy music when on the go, said Robb Groner, Director of Product Development, Namsung America, Inc., parent company of Dual Electronics. But, most attempts to enjoy these players through mobile audio systems result in a morass of wires or, in the case of FM transmitters, inferior sound.

Duals iplug bridges the gap between handheld and in-car use by giving users an easy, uncluttered solution for connecting these players to our latest selection of mobile receivers. And, unlike some accessories designed exclusively for one specific line of products, the iplug can be used with nearly any player on the market.

In 2005, Dual will ship eight new FM/AM/CD mobile head units, each of which features the performance and value typical of the brand. Among the new models is a sleek, single-DIN receiver, XD7600 (SRP: $269) that features a two-step motorized detachable face. At the push of a button, the unit reveals CD and tuner LCD display, while the exterior displays ergonomically friendly rotary controls.

For MP3 and WMA enthusiasts who prefer to carry their tunes on disc, the new XDM6820 AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA receiver (SRP: $179) displays ID3 tags on a crisp, bright display, in addition to featuring an eight-second ESP buffer (MP3 and WMA files only) for skip-free performance.

Dual Mobile Video: Emphasis on Performance and Value
Continuing the companys commitment to offering utmost value for the investment, Duals selection of new head units includes the single-DIN XDVD8225 FM/AM/CD/DVD/TV receiver (SRP: $599), which, like the companys popular model XDV8125, includes a 2.5 TFT LCD drop-down screen, but with the added benefits of DVD and MP3 playback.

The electronic, motorized face drops down at the touch of a button to reveal CD and radio/TV tuner LCD display. Convenience features include last position memory that resumes playback where the listener left off, programmable turn-on volume, three (3) pairs of preamp outputs, two (2) A/V inputs, and one (1) video input.

Bumping up the size to double-DIN, the new XDVD8265 (SRP: $1,199) incorporates a 6.5 touch-screen TFT LCD monitor with a full-function AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 receiver for true 16:9 widescreen video performance. The XDVD8265s screen is motorized to jut out at the bottom, affording six different positions to ensure the perfect viewing angle while providing access to the CD/DVD slot.

The CD/DVD/MP3 section is up-to-date with the most in-demand features for digital enthusiasts, with such benefits as alphanumeric track search and 100-second ESP buffer @128kbps for skip-free MP3 performance.

For further information, visit the companys web site,www.dualav.com

SOURCE DUAL Electronics