Mar 8, 2011

Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD Multimedia handset


The young lovers are often embedded multimedia more interested in the video by browsing. To meet their expectations, Pioneer released a new handset Double Din: AVH-P3100DVD. Open source mobile, stylish, high performance, the AVH-P3100DVD is also proposed at an attractive price!


A very good combined video!

Like other manufacturers, Pioneer has chosen to overlook the front motor to reduce the manufacturing cost of the car. The screen is obviously smaller: 5.8 inches by 7 inches 16:9 cons on the facades motorized, but it's not embarrassing. Black lacquer finish, chrome flush buttons, lighting with a choice of over 100 colors, Pioneer has paid particular attention to the design of the AVH-P3100DVD. Thus, this position offers a high-tech design and elegant. With its extra flat facade, the AVH-P3100DVD will blend beautifully in outcrop on the center console, as an original source. Issue benefits, this handset will delight addicts MP3 player!

Benefits: Supports all MP3 players! 

Indeed, the AVH-P3100DVD has all the answers almost to broadcast music from a player in the car. On the front it has an auxiliary input audio / video and a USB port. With broadband, it is compatible with hard drives, keys, music players and even the iPod. Of course, the iPod control is compatible with the popular iPhone with the latest generation of players to Apple (iTouch 2G, Nano 4G). Battery charging, management of playlists, display album covers, the function is complete. Via an optional cable, you can even play videos on the iPod. We also appreciate the graphical interface showing the exact commands to the iPod.


The USB port can also control the iPod and iPhone

The USB port can play audio, video and photo; enough to satisfy all requests. To connect other video sources such as a digital tuner or game console, a second A / V is present on the rear panel. The main source is a DVD player compatible with virtually all formats, including DivX. For those wishing to make an installation with its cinema, this player has a digital output 5.1. As usual for radio, there is an excellent digital tuner D4Q. 18 submissions FM clock CT, Radio Text, ..., the features are complete. Using MOSFET technology, developing integrated amplifier 4x50 Watts. He also owns the Direct Sub Drive, to connect a small subwoofer on the rear speaker outputs. For sound settings, the preamp has a parametric equalizer and a loudness.


Via IP-Bus, the AVH-P3100DVD can get a Bluetooth module optional

If power is not enough, the AVH-P3100DVD has 2 line outputs. Also note the presence of a video output to feed an additional screen. Of course, this handset is compatible with Pioneer's original steering wheel controls via an optional interface. The radius option, you can add backup camera, Bluetooth and IR. It is logical that Pioneer has not provided shipping option because it yal'AVH-P700BT above the AVH-P3100DVD in the range of multimedia. In short, the key is there to make the most of multimedia drive.
Discover and use: functional and efficient! 

Presenting a clean interface, logic, simple to understand, the AVH-P3100DVD offers very good grip. Without reading the manual, we use the different functions easily. More design icons have been nice, but we must recognize that usability is more important, and there she is successful. The iPod interface with a display of clutch is a delight to use. Equipped with a QVGA resolution, the screen provides excellent image quality. They are thin, colorful, high contrast: cartoon, movie or concert, it is really fun. The DVD provides very good quality playback, including music. The stamps are natural and dynamic. MP3 playlist management is also carefree.


In video as in music, the DVD offers very good quality playback


RDS tuner this unit is a classic Pioneer. Heavy users will appreciate the FM reception quality. The integrated amplifier provides good momentum and lead carefree a typical installation. Provided you use a small subwoofer and not to request a bass level too high, Direct Sub Drive works very well. To make a nice little setup and uncomplicated, it is convenient. Overall, this multimedia handset off a good impression of quality and is very pleasant to use. In terms of criticisms, we would have liked the video cord for the iPod and the IR remote is supplied as standard. Too bad also that Pioneer does not offer an optional tuner controllable via the touch screen. Anyway, the AVH-P3100DVD has the essential functions.

The notice of carentertainmentgeek

Situated less than 500 Euros, Pioneer multimedia handset should appeal to small budgets. Certainly, there are Asian products cheaper and more with the navigation, but the quality is nowhere near that of the Pioneer model. The essential functions are present. The ergonomics are well thought out. The product is scalable and very good performance. We would have liked a few more features, and the iPod video is standard, but we must recognize that the AVH-P3100DVD offers very good value for money.


Aesthetic, intuitive graphical user interface is well designed