Press Release (edited):
NAV-TV Corp announced that its new ZEN-V amplifier interface is now compatible with Volkswagen vehicles. In addition, base-model and older Audi infotainment systems MIB and MIB HS have been qualified and are now compatible with the ZEN-V audio interface.
Announced on March 26, the ZEN-V advanced amplifier interface is compatible with select Audi, Bentley, Porsche and VW vehicles utilizing MOST150. The ZEN-V allows the seamless addition of aftermarket amplifiers into compatible vehicles, delivering audiophile-quality sound without compromising the vehicle’s factory fit, finish or features. ZEN-V is the first aftermarket product utilizing MOST 150.
Similar to NAV-TV’s amplifier interface for General Motors, the M650-GM, the ZEN-V produces a completely flat audio output without any factory time delay or equalization, eliminating the need for summing devices. There’s no need for audio correction via DSP or the removal of the factory audio compensation microphones. Installation of the interface requires no modification to the vehicle and is compatible with both amplified and non amplified factory systems. Volume, Fade, Balance and Bass/Treble tone controls are retained through the factory radio and echo cancellation for the factory Bluetooth hands-free system is supported.
Using a 128 bit floating point DSP and 192 kHz 32 bit DAC, the ZEN-V produces a 12 channel analog output with a S/N Ratio of 112dB. For vehicles with video playback capability, the ZEN-V supports 7.1 and 5.1 audio. The unit provides a 500mA output for controlling aftermarket devices and, additionally, retains the factory equalizer.
For use with 3rd party digital sound processors, the ZEN-V includes a variable TOSlink digital output which may be used simultaneously with the analog outputs, or by itself. The variable digital output allows for the system volume to be controlled via the factory radio and steering wheel controls without the need to access any 3rd party controller.
The updated ZEN-V compatibility list now supports the following vehicle infotainment platforms:
2015 up Audi with MIB, MIB HS and MIB2 infotainment system
2016 and up Porsche Panamera with PCM4.1
2017 and up Porsche Cayman, Boxster, 911, Macan and Cayenne with PCM4.0
2017 Bentley Bentayga with MIB2
2016 and up Volkswagen vehicles with MIB & MIB2 (must verify the presence of a MOST fiber optic connector on all VW MIB and MIB2 systems to verify compatibility)
Vehicles without a factory amplified system will require an additional ZEN-V-PRG programmer prior to the installation of the ZEN-V. The ZEN-V-PRG is sold separately and comes with unlimited usage. Alternatively, NAV-TV will provide programming instructions to enable the amplifier setting utilizing a VAG-COM or VAG-CAN PRO, free of charge. Vehicles with factory amplified systems do not require any programming.
For more information call (866) 477-3336 or email [email protected]
