The Parrot SK4000, a hands-free music kit for motorcyclists, and the Parrot
RK8200, car stereo system Made for iPod(R), provide drivers with premium
hands-free cell phone capabilities
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot, a leader in wireless
peripherals around the mobile phone, introduced two new innovative and
ground-breaking hands-free cell phone systems -- one for drivers of cars
and trucks, and the other for motorcyclists.
The Parrot SK4000 is a Bluetooth(R) Stereo (A2DP)-enabled helmet
headset for motor-cyclists that features an FM RDS radio and a wireless
mobile remote control for the handlebar, while the Parrot RK8200 is a
full-featured Made for iPod(R) FM/AM RDS car stereo that has all the
connections necessary to play digital and analog music.
Both units offer Parrot's premium hands-free cell phone capability
while providing a long list of benefits for the car driver or motorcyclist
- all standard.
Parrot RK8200 new full-Featured Bluetooth(R) Car Stereo
The Parrot RK8200 is a full-featured Made for iPod(R) FM/AM RDS car
stereo that has all the connections necessary to play digital and analog
music and that also incorporates a Bluetooth(R) hands-free mobile phone
kit. Boasting sophisticated cell phone functions, the Parrot RK8200 stands
out with powerful performance, a user-friendly design and the broadest set
of features available on the market.
"Consumers today enjoy music from many different sources -- from iPods
and MP3s, to mobile phones and FM stereo -- so our new Parrot RK8200 stereo
receiver accommodates every popular source," says Ed Valdez, president and
COO of Parrot, Inc. "It elevates the car stereo to become a multifunctional
audio hub for the car while bringing the best combination of music and
mobility. Its full range of audio effects will delight the music lover,
while the advanced Bluetooth features provide a smart choice for hands-free
cell phone usage while driving."
Powered by a 4 x 45-watt amplifier, the Parrot RK8200 offers an iPod-
specific connector, a USB port for flash drives and MP3 players, a line-in
socket for analog sources, an SD card reader and streaming audio via
Bluetooth A2DP wireless technology. The Parrot RK8200 also sports an
internal memory that can store over 300 MP3 tracks. Hidden behind the
removable faceplate is a handy storage compartment in which to keep an
iPod, mobile phone, MP3 player or USB flash drive.
As a car kit, the Parrot RK8200's capabilities are unsurpassed,
bringing the most advanced hands-free functions together in a simple and
easy to use interface. It features automatic phonebook synchronization,
complete call records, a total storage capacity of 8,000 contacts, and
hands-free call functionality through voice recognition and special Parrot
voice synthesis (Text-to-Speech) that reads contact names directly to the
user.
To ensure crystal-clear conversations, the Parrot RK8200's dual
microphone makes use of echo cancellation and Parrot's innovative new
Dynamic Choice of Best Microphone (DCBM) noise reduction technology. DCBM
detects the position of the person speaking and dynamically chooses the
best microphone to use.
Like all Parrot car-kits, the Parrot RK8200 is compatible with
virtually all Bluetooth mobile phones on the market. The Parrot RK8200 will
be available in Europe and the U.S. in the second quarter of 2008. MSRP to
be announced.
Parrot SK4000: the wireless Hands-Free Music Kit for Motorcyclists
The Parrot SK4000 is an award-winning Bluetooth hands-free motorcycle
kit that features FM RDS radio and wireless mobile remote control. The
Parrot SK4000 uses innovative noise reduction and echo cancellation
technology and provides the widest range of features available in this
market segment.
Motorcyclists can now switch between their favorite songs--whatever the
format--and answer calls with the clip-on wireless remote fixed to the
motorcycle's left handlebar. The Parrot SK4000 offers the motorcyclist the
ability to listen to streaming music via Bluetooth A2DP, or via the FM
radio (RDS inside) or from analog sources via its mini-USB line-in
connector.
The Parrot SK4000 uses Parrot's new multi-user voice recognition
software, which eliminates the need to record voice tags; the kit will
recognize the contact's name spoken by whoever is using the kit and will
dial the number automatically. Also, the unique Text-to-Speech (TTS) voice
synthesis feature reads contact names from the user's phonebook through the
earpiece and will also audibly identify radio stations to help the rider
select a station without taking his or her hands of the handlebar.
The Parrot SK4000 kit mounts easily in most motorcycle helmets and its
rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 10-hours of talk-time. The
handle- bar mounted wireless remote control allows the rider to select the
sound source, handle calls and choose music. The kit also has automatic
volume setting which adjusts to the surroundings and automatic phone book
synchronization to allow for voice-activated dialing.
The Parrot SK4000 has been awarded an iF Design Award 2008 for its
smart form and functionality. Since its introduction in 1953, the iF Design
Award has been a consistent hallmark of outstanding quality.
Like all Parrot car-kits, the Parrot SK4000 is compatible with
virtually all Bluetooth mobile phones on the market. The Parrot SK400 will
be available in Europe and the U.S. in the second quarter of 2008 with a
suggested MSRP of $189.99 in the U.S.
For more information about Parrot car kits, please visit our website
http://www.parrot.com.
Technical specifications of the Parrot RK8200
-- Screen
LED - 1 line of 6 numbers
Optimal visibility in every position (Dual-side display)
Displays FM frequency
Pairing: by pin code
Update: via Bluetooth or serial cable
-- Interface:
2.4-inch TFT screen with 262 144 colors
12-key numeric keypad
8 control buttons + 1 rotary button
-- Display:
Phone information: Phonebook, caller names and numbers
Playlist, album cover, artist and title
-- Audio:
4x45W amplifier with 20-bit DAC
Minimal impedance of 4 ohms
Line-out socket for external amplifiers
-- Tuner:
FM and AM bands (PO and GO), RDS w/48 presets
Digital & analogue connections:
Specific iPod and USB connector
SD card reader
Analogue jack line-in socket at the front
Analogue RCA line-in socket at the back
-- Telephony:
Automatic phonebook synchronization
Complete call records
Number of contacts: total of 8000
Voice recognition
Speech synthesis of the names in the phonebook (TTS)
-- Sound:
Full duplex and echo cancellation
Parrot DCBM noise reduction
Double microphone built into the front panel
Automatic detection of the speaker's position
Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) compatible
Transmission through the vehicle's speakers
-- Bluetooth
Bluetooth v1.2
Profiles supported:
HSP 1.0 (Headset Profile)
HFP 0.96 / 1.0 / 1.5 (Hands Free Profile)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
SYNC
Maximum range: 10 meters / 33 feet
Pairing by PIN code, maximum of 10 devices
Updates via Bluetooth
Technical specifications of the Parrot SK4000
-- General
FM radio
Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) audio streaming
Audio effects (Stereo Widening & Virtual Super Bass)
DSP: echo cancellation + noise reduction
Name dialing & Phone book synchronization
Text to Speech
Wireless remote control (RF)
Automatic volume setting
Jack Line-In connector (Mini-USB)
Microphone: Noise Reduction Microphone (with Microphone Sponge)
Headphones: 32mm / 32 Ohms Speakers
Voice recognition: Phone Book Speaker Independent
Voice Recognition
Text-To-Speech (TTS): on Phone Book Entries & Radio Station Names (RDS)
Automatic phone book synchronization
Audio: Bluetooth Streaming (A2DP / AVRCP), FM Radio (RDS inside),
Analog Audio (Line In)
Supported Bluetooth profiles: HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP Sync, PBAP
Update by Bluetooth
Bluetooth range: 10 meters - 33 feet
Processor: Parrot 5+ / Flash = 256 Mbits ANAD Flash / RAM = 64 Mbits
Battery: Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (1100 mA/h) for Headset and
2XBatteries (Remote Control)
Talk Time: 10h
ABOUT PARROT
Founded in 1994, Parrot has rapidly established itself as a pivotal
global player for wireless mobile telephone accessories. Drawing on its
tried-and- tested expertise on voice recognition and signal processing
technologies, Parrot was one of the very first companies to produce
Bluetooth(R)-based wireless hands free car kits, having identified this
standard's vast potential as early as 1999. In 2006, Parrot sold about 3
million units. Determined to accompany the wireless peripherals'
irresistible breakthrough into our day-to- day lives, Parrot has been
developing since 2006 a new wireless range of sound and image products.
Today, Parrot truly has a major international focus: 90.5% of its sales are
generated outside of France, and a large percentage of its production is
outsourced to carefully selected partners, enabling it to achieve the best
possible level of quality and responsiveness. Parrot is now particularly
well positioned to capitalize on the bright future opening up for mobile
telephone devices. Parrot has achieved strong growth in its consolidated
revenues, up from 80.9 million Euros pro forma in 2005 to 166.9 million
Euros in 2006.
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