Delphi's In-Vehicle Entertainment Systems Enhance Driving Experience

Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi Corp. (NYSE:DPH) will demonstrate its mobile entertainment technology in several vehicles at the 2003 International Consumer Electronics Show. The demonstrations include Delphi's Premium Audio System with DVD-audio (DVD-A) playback and a rear-seat entertainment system with DVD video.

"Consumers expect excellent sound quality, from easy-to-use systems that have expanded capabilities and are reliable," said Dr. Robert Schumacher, business line executive for Delphi Delco Electronics Systems wireless products. "With Delphi's experience we are able to quickly respond to audio, video and information market trends and to help provide enhanced information and entertainment systems that satisfy these consumer requirements."

Delphi is one of the first companies to demonstrate the high-quality digital audio of an integrated DVD-A playback system for the vehicle. The Delphi DVD-A system was developed specifically for the automotive environment. It enhances the standard 44.1 KHz, two-channel mode CD format to a 96 KHz, six-channel mode for greater sound field control and enhanced musical or sound clarity. The system also includes a 14-channel amplifier and a powerful subwoofer with rich extended bandwidth.

According to Schumacher, DVD-A is expected to revolutionize album recording with the capability to include several versions of an album on the disc. Optional versions may include a super high-end surround sound version as well as video clips.

"DVD-A is the future of audio reproduction," noted Schumacher. "Delphi understands consumer expectations from the most casual listener to the most sophisticated audiophile. With our DVD-A designed for the vehicle and its realistic sound reproduction, we are able to help satisfy the expectations of all types of listeners."

In another demonstration vehicle Delphi is showing how integration can bring more choice to occupants. Delphi's rear-seat entertainment system with DVD-video playback integrated into the radio unit and a low profile, factory- installed seven-inch display in the vehicle's headliner means space-saving styling, simpler production and cost savings. This vehicle also includes an XM satellite radio with the receiver integrated into the radio unit, eliminating the need for a separate receiver box.

The Delphi Fuba Reception Systems and TV tuner on this vehicle bring access to television programming, too. The reception system provides the on-screen menu driven by the TV tuner and a vehicle-specific independent audio and video diversity antenna system. Using up to four separate antennas, the multi-antenna diversity system evaluates and selects the strongest TV transmission signal to help provide and maintain the highest quality reception possible in a moving vehicle. The signal is directed to the remote TV tuner that works with the rear-seat display system.

With all these entertainment options in one vehicle, rear-seat passengers can use wireless headphones and a remote control to enjoy a DVD movie or TV programming while other occupants can experience XM's 101 channels of satellite radio programming.

For more information about Delphi Corp., visit Delphi at www.delphi.com. For more information about the 2003 International Consumer Electronics Show, visit www.cesweb.org.

Source: Delphi Corporation