Hyundai has been known for its leadership in car audio systems. By early 2004, all Hyundai models sold in Australia had MP3 player capability and with the launch of the i30 hatch, Hyundai introduced iPod, MP3 player and USB memory stick connectivity.
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace and Hyundai is leading the way once again. Hyundai is launching its integrated Bluetooth audio system complete with hands-free phone operation and Bluetooth wireless music streaming capabilities.
The system allows wireless streaming of music directly from a Bluetooth compatible mobile phone or Bluetooth compatible music player.
During phone conversations, the in-built microphone captures the driver’s voice and the car’s speakers transmit the other caller’s voice. There is also a phone-book that can store up to 78 phone numbers and names. All listed names and numbers appear on the audio’s display when an incoming call is received.
Other enhancements for the next generation audio platform include USB and Auxiliary inputs, allowing users to connect and play music from their iPod, MP3 player or USB memory stick.
The first cars in the range to receive the system will be Getz and Tucson.
Key features of Hyundai’s new Bluetooth wireless audio system:
Wireless Bluetooth Media Streaming: Connect (pair) any media player (iPod, MP3 player, mobile phone, etc.) with Bluetooth capabilities to the audio unit. In this mode, the audio unit (and steering wheel audio controls where fitted) will control volume and tone.
Wireless Bluetooth Phone Connectivity: Connect (pair) a Bluetooth compatible mobile phone to the car’s audio unit and speak hands-free. Up to 78 phone numbers can be stored in the audio unit’s on-board phonebook. For incoming calls, numbers are displayed on the screen.
USB input: Connect most data storage devices (USB memory sticks and media players) and play MP3 or WMA media files with the supplied USB connector cable. In this mode, the audio unit (and steering wheel audio controls where fitted) controls volume, tone and folder navigation.
Auxiliary Audio Input: Connect any media player (walkman, iPod, MP3 player, etc.) with the supplied 3.5mm audio jack connector cable. In this mode, the car’s audio head unit (and steering wheel audio controls where fitted) controls volume and tone only.
CD Player: As per outgoing models, the CD player is compatible with MP3 and WMA files.
Other features of Hyundai’s new Bluetooth wireless audio system includes:
Advanced digital noise and echo suppressor: The new audio features an advanced technology that minimises background ‘noise’ and echoes commonly experienced during hands-free telephone use.
Operates using Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRC): A2DP allows streaming of high quality stereo audio signals. AVRC allows the Hyundai audio head unit to control certain features of the connected Bluetooth phone or MP3 player wirelessly. For example the steering wheel controls (where fitted) can track up or down to select songs wirelessly.
Compatibility with iPod Bluetooth Accessories: When an iPod is fitted with a Bluetooth accessory device (e.g. Motorola D650 or Jabra A125S), music can be streamed wirelessly to the Hyundai audio system and tracks can be controlled from the steering wheel audio controls (where fitted) or the Hyundai audio system.
Voice recognition dialing: If supported by the user’s mobile phone.
Audio muting: Automatically mutes the car audio when a call is active.
Last number redial: If supported by the users’ mobile phone.
Call Answer/Disconnect: Via audio head unit.
Call Reject: Via audio head unit.
Call Redial: Via audio head unit.
Automatic connection: To the car’s audio system upon entry.
Simultaneous connection: A Bluetooth compatible phone and Bluetooth compatible music player can be connected at the same time (phone calls can be set to take priority).
Pairing with up to six devices: Must be Bluetooth compatible.
Offers firmware (software) update feature: Via the USB input.
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