Although Zenec put more emphasis on its range E> GO Car + Sound show, the famous German brand also unveiled a new handset while a double DIN, the ZE-NC524.This new model replaces the old ZE-NC520. It is not just a makeover, the ZE-NC524 has received many improvements to be more efficient and more user friendly. The icing on the baba au rhum, it is proposed a price!
Many improvements!
To reduce the manufacturing cost, this handset is going to adopt a facade motorized screen is 6.1 inches and 16:9 DVD player in front. This is not annoying, 6.1-inch screen size is clearly sufficient to make the most of multimedia drive. Other notable developments, the ZE-NC524 takes the same graphical interface as the range of car stereos E> GO; aesthetics and usability gains far. Last but not least, this new model is finally compatible with the original steering wheel of vehicles most common. Zenec has finally corrected this deficiency. But that's not all, of these different sources, the ZE-NC524 also received improvements to be even more effective.
Benefits: GPS with TMC!
The GPS is still running IGO 8 with European maps from Navteq. This mapping is stored on an SD card supplied with the unit. She slips into the SD slot on the front behind a flap. From a navigation standpoint, this is not a problem, except that it monopolizes the SD slot for navigation. In addition to its traditional functions (3D, POIs, safety camera alerts, ...), the browser has all the modern features like Lane Assistant Traffic and Text-To-Speech. The browser is now equipped to navigate the TMC taking into account the real-time traffic. In fact, the only things missing from this browser, it is the Live services such as communicating on the PND, but so far no radio offers such services. This will surely come with time.
IPod control lets you play audio and video
IPod control has also increased, since it allows now play video files and photos in addition to music. Of course, he still manages the playlists on the player like Apple, but we regret that Zenec is still not integrated the display of album covers. Too bad also that the iPod cord is an option. To read other sources nomads, this handset has a USB port and an audio / video front.The USB port is hidden behind a flap to preserve the aesthetics of the car, but we continue to prefer the ports USB cable. The USB port can of course play music, videos and photos. Also note the presence of a second A / V connectors on the rear panel. Zenec has not forgotten the phone, since this position has a Parrot Bluetooth module with external sensor and download the phonebook. The main source is of course a compatible DVD player all formats, including DivX.
For telephony, the ZE-NC524 features a Parrot Bluetooth module
To the traditional functions, this handset features an FM RDS tuner, an amplifier 4x40 Watts of output lines for power amplifiers, Dolby Digital and a little EQ. IR remote control is standard to allow passengers to use the radio without disturbing the driver. The scalability has not been forgotten. The ZE-NC524 has video outputs for rear screens, rear view camera input and can control the tuner of the mark. To conclude this presentation, we will focus on design two minutes.Front black lacquer, white lighting, chrome knob, interface E> GO with great icons, the ZE-NC524 offers a high-end look, class, which is very successful.
Discover and use: overall very satisfying!
From a usage point of view, no big surprise since we found the E> GO. Overall, the various sources are used very easily without having to read the manual. Only the settings of housing services may need to read the manual. Overall, this handset has good ergonomics and user-friendly. No need to represent the new browser running IGO 8: speed, accuracy, ease of use, it's a safe bet. Note some bugs in the voice Text-To-Speech, but they are not specific to Zenec, they were already observed on other products using the same software. That said, these little bugs are not bad and does not interfere with the guidance. We particularly appreciate the mapping that provides aesthetics and readability. The touch screen allows the direct adjust as desired. Mobile source control work without worries, but it's really a shame not to enjoy the album covers, be it iPod or USB media.
Playlists can be managed easily, but it is unfortunate that the album covers are not displayed
For the iPod, they like to be able to view photos, videos and podcasts. No particular problems to report with the Bluetooth pairing with a mobile phone is very good and communications are excellent. For multimedia, as usual with Zenec, found pleasure excellent image quality: bright, colorful and varied. The DVD offers good audio quality, even if the player can not be described as audiophile. Overall, we really enjoyed using this combination, both in performance, by the ease of use.
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Ultimately, this new handset offers nothing b revolutionary, but received many improvements over the previous model. It is so much more convenient and effective. The biggest changes are the TMC for navigation, steering wheel controls the compatibility of origin and playback video files on the iPod. In terms of criticism, we note particularly the optional iPod cable and the lack of album covers. In fact, there are no major defects to report, just a few features too successful or a few features missing. But they have nothing fundamental. Overall, the ZE-NC524 is very pleasant and easy to use.
The ZE-NC524 has a front USB port
We would have preferred that the USB port on either a cable on the back panel, but Zenec merely responded to market demand by integrating the front. By cons, it is unfortunate that the GPS uses an SD flash memory and not because it forces them to monopolize the SD slot for navigation. Anyway, the ZE-NC524 is located in very attractive price of 869 Euros, these small faults are easily forgivable. With his finish, functionality, benefits, and at considerably less than 1000 Euros, it is undeniable that the ZE-NC524 offers very good value for money!
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Indicative price: € 869
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Specifications:
- Type: double DIN multimedia handset
- Touch screen: 6.1 inches
- DVD Player Compatible MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
- RDS
- Amplifier 4x40 Watts
- Dolby Digital
- Line outputs
- USB Port
- 2 audio / video
- 2 video outputs
- iPod Control
- SD Reader
- Parrot Bluetooth
- Navigator Europe with TMC
- Compatible with steering wheel controls original
- Backup Camera Input
- IR Remote Control
- Code protection
- Options: TV tuner, iPod cord
