Revolutionary PXAMG OEM Integration Solution seamlessly integrates iPod™, HD Radio™ technology and many other portable media products into the factory audio system—without losing any of the factory features and controls.
Clearwater, Fl., October 2007 – Peripheral Electronics®, AAMP of America’s innovative OEM Integration division, announced today it is now shipping the first-ever Automotive Media Gateway for numerous late-model Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The revolutionary PXAMG OEM Integration Solution seamlessly integrates iPod™, HD Radio™ technology, USB devices and many other portable media products into the factory audio system—without losing any of the factory features and controls.
The first of over 1,200 vehicle applications for the Gateway, this initial launch covers select 2005-08 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models—including the Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Mariner, MKX, Mountaineer, Mustang, Navigator and Taurus.
Using a separate vehicle-specific harness, the Gateway plugs directly into the factory radio and provides iPod connectivity as well as HD Radio integration through the Peripheral Electronics HD Radio Tuner (HDRT). Unlike many integration solutions, the PXAMG retains OEM satellite radio, rear-seat entertainment controls and key driver convenience features to deliver a seamless user experience.
In addition, the Gateway’s extra auxiliary input supports many other portable electronics. This includes everything from navigation and game systems to satellite radio tuners and DVD players—making the Gateway a central hub for multiple portable technologies.
Specifically, the Gateway iPod Interface works with the iPhone and all iPod versions that use the standard 30-pin dock connector. It provides dual iPod control from either the clickwheel or the factory radio, allowing users to track forward and back for songs and browse by artist, playlist, genre, and album. If controlled from the radio, this information is displayed on the radio screen for easy navigation.
The HDRT is available separately and plugs into the Gateway. It receives analog and digital HD Radio stations and provides complete control of AM and FM tuning through the factory radio. Along with no subscription fees, users enjoy crystal-clear AM and FM reception and expanded content with exciting new formats. The HDRT displays all HD Radio information on the radio screen, as well as the artist and song when broadcast.
The result is a single interface that speaks directly to those consumers whose on-the-go lifestyle is driven by the growing number of portable electronics devices. With the Gateway, consumers finally have the one product they need to connect those and future devices to an automobile’s media system without impacting its network integrity, performance and capabilities.
“We’ve been developing the Gateway for almost a year,” said Ron Freeman, COO of AAMP of America. “What we’ve ended up with is the ultimate OEM Integration Solution—a single-SKU platform that integrates all kinds of portable electronics into thousands of vehicles. Nothing else comes close to customizing the mobile entertainment experience like the Gateway.”
For more information about the PXAMG OEM Integration Solution, visit http://www.peripheralelectronics.com or call a Peripheral Electronics Sales Representative at 727-572-9255.
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About AAMP of America:
AAMP of America is a global supplier of a broad spectrum of car and home audio video accessories, installation supplies and OEM integration solutions. AAMP of America brings many new technologies to the forefront including; convergence of personal audio devices into the automotive environment, integration of mobile video into OEM systems, and storefront point of purchase profit centers.
Peripheral Electronics can be found on the Web at http://www.Peripheralelectronics.com. For more information please contact Stephen Ansley at 727-572-9255 or [email protected].
HD Radio™ is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp. The author is not affiliated with and this text is not endorsed by iBiquity.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries