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Visteon Joins GM to Introduce First DVD Rear Seat System

9 November 2000

Visteon Joins General Motors to Introduce First DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

    DETROIT, Nov. 8 Visteon Corporation has teamed
up with General Motors Corporation to introduce the automotive industry's
first family of vehicles to feature Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Rear Seat
Entertainment systems.
    "Our new family of midsize SUV's coming to the market in early 2001 will
incorporate state-of-the art technology throughout -- including the industry's
first factory-installed DVD system," said Tom Wallace, vehicle-line executive,
GM Midsize Trucks. "Through a collaborative effort with Visteon, we're taking
in-vehicle entertainment to the next level.  And the customer wins with a
system that has great visual quality, versatility and convenience."
    With this innovative product, children in the back seat will be fully
occupied.  Just pop in the kids' favorite movie or video game into Visteon
Corporation's DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System, then revel in the sudden
quiet.  While the kids are entertained in the back seat, you can enjoy your
own music or have a pleasant front seat conversation.  This technology quiets
the crowd, helps make the driving experience more relaxing, and helps to
reduce driver distraction.
    Visteon's consumer and customer research indicates that a tremendous
demand exists for this type of multimedia product.  "Our rear seat
entertainment system is an exciting example of just how attuned Visteon and GM
are to consumer lifestyles and their automotive technology preferences," said
Visteon Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Johnston.
    This system is fully integrated into an overhead console with a fold-down
screen, featuring a parental control button near the front seat and wireless
headsets with automatic shut-off to extend battery life for the back.  A
wireless infrared remote control allows rear seat passengers to control the
system without moving around the interior of the vehicle.  This new system
boasts a full seven-inch screen with a 16:9 ratio, and has the ability to
horizontally stretch a 4:3 image to fill the screen.
    That's no tale.  Want to take a look at the movies that you just recorded
of the family camping trip, birthday, or youth sporting event?  Just plug your
camcorder into the auxiliary video inputs and enjoy your home movies on the
spot.  The versatility doesn't end here.  Video games that are normally played
at home, can be played in the vehicle on Visteon's Rear Seat Entertainment
System.  It's a great way to help reduce driver distraction and improve the
driving experience for the whole family.
    The rapid development of this wireless system demonstrates Visteon's
leading-edge technology, customer support and expertise in developing products
that withstand the extreme climate and road conditions that vehicles
experience.