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It may sound like exaggeration, but it’s not — the Eclipse AVN5495 is one amazing piece of equipment. Like many multi-purpose in-dash systems, it delivers DVD video, touchscreen controls, CD and MP3 playback, and accurate satellite navigation, with a 6.5″ screen that takes up almost the entire faceplate.Built-in hard drive
But the AVN5495 does it all using a 30-gigabyte internal hard drive, with no extra components or software necessary. It fits perfectly in double-sized dash openings, helping them retain a factory look. The easy-to-follow on-screen menus and touchscreen controls make operating the system simple.

Onboard hard disks have been used in vehicles before, but never to this extent. Maps of the U.S. and portions of Canada are already loaded into the system, and you get a slew of customizable options for selecting your destination. Millions of points of interest are loaded, so you’ll be able to find places like restaurants and hotels no matter where you are. The system guides you turn-by-turn with a combination of the visual maps and voice prompts.

Music Juke
You’ll fall in love with Music Juke, too. Every time you put in a CD, the hard disk will store its tracks automatically — and it can hold up to 3,000 tracks at a time. You can access your favorite songs without bringing a single disc along with you. The hard disk also has a database of approximately 230,000 song titles on it; if you insert a disc that’s included in the database, its information will display on the screen.

Great movie and music performance
When you’re parked, slide a DVD video into the drive, and enjoy movies on the AVN5495’s gorgeous screen. Connect a second screen to the video output, and the folks in back can continue watching the show when you’re driving. Circle Surround II creates a “phantom” center channel for convincing, simulated surround sound with just four speakers.

In fact, all your sources will sound great, thanks to the system’s high-quality internal components and extensive sound controls. The touchscreen controls make adjusting the equalizer easy — just trace the shape of the curve you want on the screen with your finger, instead of adjusting one frequency at a time. Circle Surround II also “raises” the front soundstage, especially helpful if your front speakers are mounted low in the doors. And TruBass helps enhance your system’s bass output significantly, even if you have no subwoofer.

Extra sources
Have digital music files stored on Memory Stick? You can load them into the AVN5495’s Memory Stick slot. Connect an Eclipse rear-view camera for an on-screen look at what’s behind you. CD changer controls are built in, and three sets of 5-volt preamp outputs send a remarkably clean signal to your external amplifiers. You can also add a compatible Eclipse SIRIUS radio for the best over-the-air entertainment around, or enjoy enhanced FM and AM broadcasts where available by connecting the optional HD Radio tuner.

                FM sensitivity: 12 dBf