Imagine being able to make and receive phone calls through your car’s radio or CD player! That’s what Parrot, the world-leading innovator in Bluetooth® technology car kits, has achieved with the introduction of the industry’s first car stereo that enables hands-free phone calling with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones.
With the Parrot RHYTHM N’BLUE consumers get the advantage of Bluetooth-enabled phone features combined with a fully integrated, compact stereo -- merging two of the most popular consumer products.
The Parrot RHYTHM N’BLUE features a premium AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo receiver. In addition to tuning in your favorite radio stations, Parrot RHYTHM N’ BLUE lets you listen to your CDs and MP3s while pairing with most Bluetooth mobile phones on the market, allowing the driver to make calls, take calls, and access a mobile address book totally hands-free via Parrot’s renowned voice-recognition technology. A quick glance at your receiver provides Caller ID, and the radio or music source is automatically muted as the phone audio is routed through the vehicle’s speakers for crisp, clear audio... and, because it’s Bluetooth, you can do this all without being tethered to your phone.
Parrot’s strengths in signal processing, noise reduction and voice recognition technology for Bluetooth connectivity with mobile phones shine with the new Parrot RHYTHM N’ BLUE, and it’s as easy to install as any standard receiver.
Parrot RHYTHM N’ BLUE utilizes a detachable anti-theft faceplate that features an integrated telephone keypad. The keypad cleverly controls both phone dialing and messaging functions, as well as radio station presets in the audio mode. Address book and other personalized features from the mobile phone easily synchronize with Parrot RHYTHM N’ BLUE’s internal memory, allowing the driver to quickly access contacts and make calls hands-free.
The audio section of Parrot RHYTHM N’ BLUE is highly capable as well, loaded with key features for today’s tech-savvy consumers. The CD transport has been designed to read CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 formats—and the listener has the option to activate random-play, intro-play, or repeat functions for each format. The ID3 tag will display text information pertaining to MP3 tracks, and there is a search menu for tracks and playlists as well. The Parrot RHYTHM N’ BLUE also comes equipped with an AM/FM RDS tuner with a capacity for 30 preset stations in memory, and a powerful 4 x 45 watt internal amplifier.
Parrot RHYTHM N’ BLUE is Parrot’s latest addition to its line of Bluetooth mobile phone hands-free car kits. Parrot also manufactures the Plug & Play EASY-DRIVE, as well as a full line of professionally installed car kits that include the:
• CK3000 with sleek styling and minimal dash space
• CK3100 with easy-to-read LCD for Caller ID and visual menu prompts
• new Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR with large color LCD for Photo Caller ID
• CK3300 GPS with the same functionalities as the CK3100 plus a GPS antenna compatible with most Smartphones, PDAs or laptop computers’ navigation software
Parrot offers the broadest portfolio of Bluetooth-enabled products available for home, office and car, and is the world’s leading manufacturer of installed hands-free car kits. In addition to the Rhythm N’ Blue car stereo head unit, the company just introduced the Parrot BOOMBOX for home or office, and recently introduced a pair of stereo bookshelf speakers called the Parrot SOUND SYSTEM. Other recent additions include the Parrot PHOTO VIEWER digital frames in both a 3.5” and 7” size, and the new Parrot CONFERENCE speakerphone for business use.
Back on the automotive side of the business, Parrot just introduced the next generation of its 3200 series car kits, with the Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR PLUS which features Parrot’s Beamforming technology for best in class audio, and the Parrot MK6000, a car kit that accepts streaming audio from A2DP-enabled MP3 devices. Many new products are scheduled for introduction throughout the year. For more information, visit www.parrot.com.
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Mike Hedge
Marketing & Communications
PARROT, INC.
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