Super Review for Zenec’s New Naviceiver Z-N720 and OmniMask

A well-conceived retrofit solution for many vehicle models – Zenec’s 2-DIN multimedia-navigation system Z-N720 and the innovative OmniMask concept awarded a „Highlight“ accolade from the German magazine Car & Hifi (06/2014).

Super Review for Zenec

Clever retrofit concept: Zenec naviceiver Z-N720 and OmniMask

The Swiss multimedia specialist Zenec with its E>GO series is known for perfectly integrable, vehicle-specific navigation and entertainment systems. With the Z-N720, Zenec is now launching a universally installable 2-DIN sat nav which, thanks to its detachable front panel and car-specific mounting kits offers perfect fit for a variety of vehicles – technically and visually, similar to OE factory navigation systems. OmniMask, which Zenec calls its clever retrofit concept, has been closely looked at by the testers of Car&Hifi magazine in issue 6, 2014. With the impressive conclusion: In the upper class the Z-N720 and the OmniMask concept were awarded the „Highlight“ accolade.
Car & Hifi was enthusiastic about the clever OmniMask concept, which enables perfect visual and technical integration of the Z-N720 in different makes of car. „Most car manufacturers dropped standard 2-DIN solutions some while ago in favor of the individual designs of their own often highly integrated infotainment systems“, explains Car & Hifi – which makes retrofitting or replacement of a multimedia naviceiver extremely complicated in many different models of Mercedes, Audi, Fiat, Toyota, Honda, Smart or Alfa Romeo. For the installation of the Z-N720 in these vehicles Zenec now offers „a well-conceived solution“: „The special thing about the design of the Z-N720 is its removable front. The Zenec range of accessories includes the so-called OmniMask kits, consisting of a vehicle-specific front panel for the Z-N720, together with the necessary brackets, all the electrical adapters and CAN bus module. As a result the Z-N720 integrates perfectly both in cars with a conventional 2-DIN slot and in those with an individual installation format.“
Uncomplicated integration over a wide range of vehicle models, paired with an array of convincing navigation and infotainment functions – the touchscreen naviceiver Z-N720 sees Zenec again relying on the latest generation of the tried and tested iGo navigation software. „The Z-N720 provides precise and reliable route guidance at all times“, is the verdict of Car & Hifi on the navigation performance of the Z-N720. And it has praise for the „clear graphical“ route guidance with three-dimensional rendering of buildings and terrain, real junction view, and splitscreen mode.
The comprehensive infotainment section of the Z-N720 was also able to convince the testers. An integrated radio tuner with DSP background noise reduction, DVD/CD drive, USB port, connection options for DAB+ and DVB-T tuners – according to the journalists „a rich entertainment program is ensured whatever the situation. At the same time the integrated Gracenote „More Like This“ function enables modern handling of all audio files.“ Additionally, there is a high quality Bluetooth module that allows not only convenient hands-free calling, but also wireless music streaming from mobile phones.
„The Z-N720 is a well-conceived solution for a wide range of vehicle types offering navigation and infotainment at the accustomed superb Zenec level“ is the conclusion reached by the tech journalists of Car & Hifi on this new universal naviceiver from Zenec, the „Highlight“ in the top class.

The brand Zenec stands for pure in-car multimedia. Moniceivers, naviceivers, roof mount and universal monitors sum to a well rounded portfolio of in-car products. Added to that are accessory components like DVB-T/DAB+-tuners, rear view cameras and headphones. All Zenec devices are perfectly compatible with one another.
The Zenec multimedia range is perceived to follow the edge of technology, but also to stand out with an exceptional price/performance value. Yet, quality before quantity is the other important maxim given, Zenec is strictly adhering to.
In 2008, Zenec brought the first E>GO model onto the market, thereby immediately establishing a completely new category of device: the vehicle-specific naviceiver. E>GOs are a perfect fit – visually and technically – in the respective target vehicle, without additional bezels, adapters and hours of installation work. With the new line up 2013/2014 there are E>GOs to fit into over 60 models of vehicle.
Few car media brands have ever started out as successfully as Zenec. Today, Zenec has established itself as undisputed market leader for multimedia navigation and spots – according to the Association for Consumer Research (Gfk) – in the German speaking territories a market share in excess of 35%.

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