Zenec ZE-NC2040 Test

Having focused primarily on new vehicles, the range E> GO Zenec focuses on vehicles that are experiencing a great success on the second hand market. The ZE-NC2040, which was just released, is dedicated to the VW Golf 4, Audi A4 and Audi A6 B6 version C5.

A complete multimedia station and fully integrated!

This handset takes Zenec course all the strengths of the ZE-NC2010 famous for Golf 6. The ZE-NC2040 has the same design of the original source, fasteners, wiring and of course the steering wheel. Thus, this unit is fully plug and play "in the car, and takes only minutes for installation. The ZE-NC2040 naturally benefits from improvements in 2010 as the GUI. With benefits clearly exceed the original sources and a very reasonable price, the ZE-NC2040 has everything to appeal to owners of VW and Audi cited in the introduction.

Benefits: Really full!

Visually, this handset looks like a classic double Din, except that the keys are distributed on the left and right of the facade as the original source. In the center features a beautiful 6.5-inch touchscreen in 16:9 format to control all camera functions, and they are numerous. The main source is a DVD player compatible with virtually all formats, including DivX. To connect the sources nomadic Zenec made it big. In front, it has a SD card reader and an audio / video form mini-jack. To connect USB sources, an iPod or iPhone, MP3 player or audio / video Zenec remains faithful to its principle of Box Media: Small box with these outlets and place where you want.

Aesthetic, friendly, intuitive, new graphical interface is a success Zenec

Zeneca, however much revised its copy with a box much smaller and therefore easier to integrate. It connects well to the rear of the car. The length of cable is sufficient to place the Media Box in the glove box or in the armrest. Thus, the ZE-NC2040 has a USB port, control iPod / iPhone. For telephony, Zeneca has called on specialist wireless Parrot. This station is equipped with a hands-free kit with Parrot download the phonebook. A microphone is built into the facade, but also provides a micro Zenec deported for better communication quality. For navigation, Zenec remains faithful to Igo 8 with European maps from Navteq. The latter is stored in internal memory, thus leaving open the SD slot for digital files.

The Media Box allows you to connect iPods, USB drives, or portable audio / video

The updates are via USB without worries. No need to represent Igo 8, the system is known for his highly comprehensive. To navigate, taking into account the real-time traffic, Zeneca provides a TMC module to connect to the radio. The case is very compact, it easily conceal in the dashboard. To the traditional functions, the ZE-NC2040 has a tuner FM RDS 18 submissions, 4x50 Watts amplifier with equalizer, 2 remotes and IR function Dual Zone. Zenec has not forgotten scalability. For those wishing to make a film installation, this installation has a 5.1 output and audio / video inputs for connecting other sources. Optionally, you can add a TV tuner and reversing camera so as to have a multimedia installation complete.

Discover and use: simple and efficient!

Let's start with ergonomics. The home screen with small icons as "desktop" is really beautiful. On each source, the interface is friendly and intuitive, which makes great use of the device without reading the manual. From a usability standpoint, Zeneca has really made great progress: whatever the source, the ZE-NC2040 is very pleasant to use. To nitpick a little, we would love to be able to customize the home screen (wallpaper, icons move) as it does on a smartphone. We find that this course has been the strength of Zeneca: a screen with excellent image, color, contrast and light. Watching movies on this handset is a treat. The DVD offers very good audio quality. This is perhaps not an audiophile player, but the musicianship is very good and sufficient for a large majority. The integrated amplifier provides a very good dynamic. If using HP quality live music well and it helps to have some fun without getting into a complicated setup. That said, this handset with a 5.1 output and Dolby Digital, we will opt instead for a film installation.

Mapping aesthetics, speed, accuracy, ease of use, the browser is excellent

The Bluetooth feature does not pose any problem. It's Parrot, nickel and it works it took us a few seconds to pair our phone to the car radio. The directory is then loaded into the device and the ZE-NC2040 makes calls in comfort without changing their mobile phone. The call quality is very good, but it is better to use the microphone supplied with the remote device. Mobile source control as the SD card and USB is no problem. The interface is well designed, and it flows easily into different folders of digital media. Both can play audio files, photo and video. IPod control is also compatible with the latest generation of which the famous Apple iPhone.

IPod control works very well, but it lacks the display of album covers

The control works very well, and you walk very easily in different playlists. The interface shows the correct files on the iPod. However, we are really above the interface does not display album covers. This is certainly not essential, but so fun and enjoyable. There is also no playback video files of Apple music player, but this is offset by other digital media that can play video files compressed. Finally, the browser remains a model. We do not dwell on it, since we have already spoken repeatedly of Igo 8. But to summarize, ease of use, speed calculations, precision guidance, are the hallmarks of this browser. Of course, it has all the features of modern GPS. Ultimately, to be demanding, we would have liked solved Live services currently found on PND communicating. Anyway, today it offers no source, we can not blame the Zeneca.

The opinion 

For owners of Golf 4, Audi A4 B6 Audi A6 C5, this handset is really a must. It will be perfectly integrated to the board, respecting the original design and allowing installation without modification. The benefits are comprehensive and the handset is evolving. Of all the sources, the performances are very good. Our only real regret is the lack of displaying album covers. In short, nothing really important. Situated less than 1100 Euros, the ZE-NC2040 gives excellent value for money and has a very good value for money. And more so, as this unit is evolving to realize a multimedia installation at the top!

TNT and optional rearview camera, 5.1 output, this handset enables a multimedia installation at the top