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Touchscreen Display
Onboard Navigation
Internet Apps
Built-in Bluetooth
USB/SD/iPod Integration
Radio Functions
Audio Section
AV Connections
Remote Control

Touchscreen Display

6.2" Capacitive Touchscreen Display: The Parrot Asteroid Smart features a 6.2" capacitive touchscreen widescreen (16:9) display. The unit's touchscreen features interactive controls & icons making menu navigation easy. You can adjust the touchscreen's brightness and switch from Day or Night mode.

Detachable Control Panel: The Parrot Asteroid features a detachable control-panel (power-button) to deter theft. No face case is included.

Start-Up Time: The Parrot Asteroid has a start-up time of approximately 22.7 seconds from Off to the Main Menu screen, and another 14.4 seconds to the iGo Primo navigation map (for a total start-up time of 37.1 seconds).

Parking Brake Detection: To prevent the display of video while the vehicle is in motion, the light green wire (within the harness) must be connected to the vehicle's parking brake detection circuit. You cannot view video unless your vehicle's parking brake is engaged. Some advanced menu options and apps are not available, unless parking brake is engaged. While your vehicle is in motion (parking brake off), you can still control music sources, view song/artist information and album artwork from music sources, control Bluetooth functions, and use the navigation on-screen map.

Note: All functions requiring increased attention should only be used while your vehicle is stationary. Driver & passenger safety, along with the safety of fellow drivers should take priority over phone calls, music, & navigation instructions.

2-DIN Chassis: The Parrot Asteroid Smart has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as Double DIN or size DD), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets, or Euro-mounted using the supplied mounting sleeve. As always, please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to verify fit with your vehicle.

Onboard Navigation

iGo Primo Navigation: The Parrot Asteroid Smart features built-in iGo Primo navigation software that provides turn-by-turn visual and voice assistance to direct your destination. The built-in software quickly calculates step-by-step directions to any destination available on the included navigation map. The map database is stored on the included 8GB SD-card and contains map coverage of the United States (all 50 states), Canada, and Puerto Rico. *The included 8GB SD-card must remain installed during navigation. If removed, navigation map will be lost.

Note: Car navigation maps are frequently updated. While this database was judged to be as accurate as possible at the time of its release, a map database can never be 100% accurate. Road information that is maintained in the map databases, such as turn restrictions or road names may change over time.

GPS Receiver/Antenna: The Parrot Asteroid Smart includes an external GPS receiver/antenna module which plugs into a USB port on back of the head unit. The GPS receiver/antenna module works in conjunction with the unit's built-in navigation and driver assistance apps. The GPS receiver/antenna module should be installed in a unobstructed area along your vehicle's dashboard.

On-Screen Map: The unit's on-screen map shows your vehicle's current position (a blue arrow by default), the recommended route (an magenta line), the surrounding map area, and your destination as a checkered flag. The on-screen map shows streets, roads, and highways in a way that is similar to how a paper road map show them. A road's width and colors corresponds to their importance, so you can easily tell a freeway from a small street. When navigating a route, the top section of the map screen shows information about your next route maneuver and the next street or the next city/town. When approaching a turn, the map screen will zoom in and raise the view angle to let you easily recognize your maneuver at the next junction. If the next turn is at a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to be flat so you can see the road in front of you. The map also displays data; such as the posted speed limit, your current speed, current time, distance to your destination, time left before you reach your destination, and your arrival time.

• 2D/3D Map Mode: The Android Smart allows you to view its on-screen map in a 2D (two-dimensional) or 3D (three-dimensional) view. Similar to paper road maps, the 2D mode, shows you streets, roads, and elevation by color. In 3D mode, you can see the altitude and elevations differences. You can distinguish between valleys, mountains, and elevated roads. In selected cities 3D landmarks and 3D buildings are also displayed.
• Color Mode: The navigation map screen uses different color themes (Day/Night) during the day and during the night for both the map and the menu screen. Daytime colors are similar to paper road maps, and the menus are bright. The nigh color themes use dark colors for large objects to keep the average brightness of the screen low. You can also set the navigation unit to switch between daytime and night color modes automatically based on the current time and GPS position.

Lane Information & Signposts: The Parrot Asteroid Smart's navigation map offers helpful lane information & signpost guidance.

• Lane Information: When navigation on multilane roads, it is important to take the appropriate lane in order to follow the recommended route. If lane information is available in the map data, the map screen will display the lanes and their directions using small arrows at the bottom of the map. High lighted arrows represent the lanes you need to take.
• Signposts: Where additional information is available, signposts substitute arrows. Signposts are displayed at the top of the map. The color and style of the signposts are similar to the real ones you can see above the road or by the roadside, They show the available destinations and the number of the road the lane leads to.
• Exit Services: While navigation a route, you can find gas, food, lodging, and restrooms near upcoming exits. Services are listed under the following categories - Gas, Food, Lodging, and Restrooms. You must be on a major highway or road to use this feature.
• Junction View: If you are approaching a freeway exit or a complex intersection and the needed information exists, the map is replaced with a 3D view of the junction. The lanes you need to take are displayed with arrows. Signposts can also be present, if information is available.
• Tunnel View: When entering a tunnel, the map is replaced with a generic tunnel image so that surface roads and buildings cannot distract you.

Audible Alerts: The Parrot Asteroid Smart offers various audible alerts and functions to help you get to your destination safely.

• Voice Guidance (Text-to-Speech): In addition to graphic directions, the Asteroid Smart provides voice guidance and turn-by-turn directions. You can select from English, French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese audible languages. The volume of the voice prompts can be increased with increases in speed to overcome road noise. Voice guidance can be turned off if you prefer.
• Safety Alert: This function can warn you when you approach road safety cameras, school zones, or railroad crossings (if available). You can also add your own alert points. Beeps or the spoken type of alert will be heard when you are approaching of these points.
• Speed Limit Warning: Some maps may contain information about the speed limits of certain road segments. The Asteroid Smart provides an audible warning if you exceed the recommended speed limit.

Where Am I?: This screen contains information about the current position (or approximately the last known position if GPS reception is not available).

Destination Search: The Destination Search Menu gives you many different ways to choose your destination or insert a waypoint in your current route. An on-screen keyboard appears to allow you to enter your destination from one of the following categories:

Route Calculation: The Parrot Asteroid Smart calculates your route based on your Vehicle Type, Route Method, and Avoidances.

• Vehicle Type: You select what type of vehicle you are driving, so the navigation unit can determine the best route based on your vehicle type (Car, Truck, Emergency, Bus, or Taxi).
• Route Method: You can choose which route method (Fastest, Shortest, Green, Economical, or Easy) the navigation unit should use when calculating your route.
  • Fastest: give a quick route, if you can travel at or near the speed limit on all roads. Usually the best section for fast and normal cars
  • Shortest: gives a route that has the smallest total distance of all possible routes. It can be practical for slow vehicles
  • Green: gives a quick, but full efficient route based on the fuel consumption data you provide
  • Easy: results in a route with fewer turns and no difficult maneuvers
• Avoidances: You can tell the navigation unit to avoid certain types of roads along your calculated route, such as - Highways, Tolls, Carpool/HOV, Unpaved Roads, and/or Ferries.

Automatic Route Recalculation: The unit will automatically recalculate your route if you stray from the navigation unit's previously calculated route.

Itinerary: You can view turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns.

Route Simulation: You can preview all the route information and simulate travel along a projected route.

Internet Apps

Android OS: The Parrot Asteroid Smart features an embedded Android 2.3.7 operating system which allows the use of  downloadable Internet applications & navigation services from the Asteroid Market, thanks to its 3G, WiFi, and GPS capabilities.

Note: Use of the Parrot Asteroid Smart's Internet apps requires the use of a 3G Network USB dongle (sold separately), Bluetooth-enabled smartphone which is 3G compatible, or a nearby WiFi hotspot.

Internet 3G & WiFi Compatible: The Parrot Asteroid Smart can connect to the Internet using either a 3G Network USB dongle (sold separately) or using a compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone's 3G data sharing network connection. When your vehicle is stopped, the unit can also connect to the Internet via its built-in WiFi when in close proximity to a WiFi hotspot.

• 3G Internet/USB dongle: Click here for 3G Stick Compatibility. To guarantee optimal reception, Parrot recommends you do not connect your 3G Internet USB dongle on the Parrot Asteroid Smart directly; use the USB cable to install your device on the dashboard (or any other open area).
• Bluetooth-Enabled 3G Smartphone: Click here for compatible Bluetooth enabled 3G smartphones.
• Built-in WiFi: Built-in WiFi for connection to available WiFi hotspots around your area (vehicle must be stopped).

Note: Connecting the Parrot Asteroid Smart to the Internet using an 3G Network USB dongle requires an appropriate subscription & may result in large additional roaming fees. Check the terms of use with your provider for more information. Make sure you check regularly your allowance and usage.

Internet Apps from the Asteroid Market: Several types of Internet Apps (music, geo-location, driver assistance, weather, etc) from the Asteroid Market can be downloaded onto the Parrot Asteroid Smart, using an SD-card. First you will need to create an Asteroid Market account and register your device from your computer. Once you have registered the Asteroid Smart, you can then download applications from the Asteroid Market onto an SD-card inserted into your computer. Once you have finished downloading the apps you want, insert the SD-card into the Asteroid Smart receiver to upload the new applications.

Note: The Parrot Asteroid is a multitasking device, so several applications can run simultaneously. To ensure that you do not continue to use 3G data, make sure to close applications. The use of some applications may require a fee or need a subscription. All applications may not be available in all countries.

Travel Apps: The Parrot Asteroid Smart offers several travel type applications to help you along your drive.

• Maps (free): The Maps application provides you with advanced mapping & geo-location functions, free of charge. Your position is displayed on the head unit's 6.2" touchscreen, which can be zoomed in/out. You can select from various Point-of Interest types (hotels, cinemas, restaurants etc.). The unit will then display points-of-interest (from the selected category) near your current position on the map. You can also enter a point-of-interest manually, by using the unit's touchscreen display. Once you have chosen a specific point-of-interest, you can either call that point of interest from your connected Bluetooth enabled cell phone or have the Asteroid Smart display directions to the point-of-interest from your current position on the unit's 6.2" touchscreen (no audible directions). The application also shows photos and Wikipedia articles of sights in the surrounding area.
• Roadtrip (free): The free Roadtrip application is a really effective tourist guide, combing information from Wikipedia and Google Maps. It helps you discover nearby points of interest (POI) with the help of detailed information and photos. Launching the Roadtrip application will display a list of nearby POIs. A toolbar shows the POI nearest to where you are as well as your distance from it. The Alert Mode even informs you automatically of any nearby POIs even when the Roadtrip app is not currently being used. Once you have selected the POI, all the information about it is displayed. You can then:
  • View information from Wikipedia about the POI
  • View photos of the POI (if any are available).
  • View the route to this POI (only available with Maps app running in background)
  • Call the POI (if a Bluetooth enabled phone is connected)
  • See what the weather is at the POI (only available with Weather app running in background)
• Wikango HD US (free download + subscription): The Wikango HD application legally notifies you of the presence of mobile speed cameras, as well as of road traffic incidents and disruptions. Its operating principle is community-based; you are notified of the presence of speed cameras after another Wikango community member (Smartdriver) sees one and then reports it. 6 months of Wikango service is included free of charge. Additional 12 months service is $24.99.
• Glympse (free): Glympse is the easiest way to safely share your location with someone in real time. No sign-up needed and no new social network to manage. Recipients receive a link allowing them to view your ETA and location in real-time for the length of time you choose. When the timer on your Glympse expires, your location is no longer visible. Best of all, recipients do not need any special software to view a Glympse. Send a Glympse via SMS, email, Facebook, or Twitter and recipients can view it using any web-enabled device.

Parking Apps: The Parrot Asteroid Smart offers parking apps to make parking easier when you travel.

• Best Parking (free): BestParking is a free parking search engine that steers drivers toward the cheapest and most convenient parking garages and lots in 55 cities and 80 airports throughout North America.
• Parkopedia ($1.99): The name Parkopedia is a combination of the words parking and encyclopedia. Born out of a frustration of looking for parking, this application maps out and lists every parking space in the world. To date, Parkopedia has grown to cover over 18 million parking spaces in 25 countries around the world thanks to contributions from other drivers. Use this app to (1) find parking using your current location or by entering and address (2) get directions straight to the space or an entrance (3) see parking space availability in real-time (4) find opening hours, up to date prices, payment methods and more (5) quickly narrow down parking choices using filters such as street parking only, free, credit cards accepted, covered, etc..

Weather App (free): The free Weather application tells you about weather conditions and gives the weather forecast for several days around your location or in a town of your choice. The Weather app provides the weather forecast for more than 2 million towns and cities across the world.  If you have defined Favorite locations, the weather at these places is also displayed. The weather conditions are announced verbally and are presented simply using 26 different icons.

Internet Radio: The Parrot Asteroid Smat provides access to TuneIn and Spotify online music services.

• TuneIn Radio App (free): TuneIn is a free Internet Radio music application. The TuneIn application lets you listen to local and international Internet radio free of charge. You can access more than 70,000 on-line radio stations and podcasts from around the world. You can choose the type of radio station or podcast you want to listen to and then select your specific radio station/podcast. You can also manually search for a radio station or a podcast, using the units touchscreen display. In addition, you can create a Favorites Station List. You can even view Radio Name, Radio Logo, & Song/Artist Information on the head unit's display.
• Spotify (free download + $9.99 monthly subscription): Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world (over 15 million tracks and counting). Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your friends.

Web Browser: The Asteroid Smart's Browser App can be used to browse internet web pages. Simply type in a URL address or keyword search to bring your the web page. You can use slide your finder along the screen to browse different areas of the web page. You can also zoom in and out on a web page. You can open up to eight browser windows. You can even bookmark your favorite web pages.

Email: You can configure your email account with the Parrot Asteroid Smart, so you can check your email on the unit's touchscreen display.

Pre-Installed Tools: The Asteroid Smart contains a built-in Clock, Calculator, and Diary app.

• Clock: Displays time (hr/min) and date (day/month/date) and offers multiple alarm functions.
• Calculator: Use the calculator keys displayed on the screen to carry out basic mathematical operations.
• Diary: Use the Diary application to create and manage events, meetings and appointments.

Built-in Bluetooth

Bluetooth Technology: The Parrot Asteroid Smart features built-in Bluetooth (ver. 3.0) for advanced hands-free communication & wireless audio streaming. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:

• Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.5 (Hands Free Profile), HSP 1.0 (Handset Profile), OPP 1.1 (Object Push Profile), PBAB 1.0 (Phone Book Access Profile).
• Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.3 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).

Note: The Parrot Asteroid is 100% Bluetooth compatible with virtually every Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, smartphone, PDA, & tablet (including Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android, and Blackberry). You can visit the Parrot Support Site to confirm that your cell phone is compatible.

Pairing: You can pair up to 10 devices with the Parrot Asteroid Smart. The Parrot Asteroid allows you to use the telephone & audio streaming functions from two different phones without having to disconnect one of them.

Hands-Free Communication: The Parrot Asteroid Smart supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The controls of the Asteroid Smart can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call. You can listen to phone calls through your car's front speakers & talk through the included external microphone. The Parrot Asteroid Smart can retrieve phonebook contacts, and call history from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.

• Receiving A Call: An incoming call is indicated by a ringtone (9 ringtones to choose from). The name of the caller is announced, if the number is recorded in the phonebook of the phone connected to the Parrot Asteroid Smart. When a call comes in, the Asteroid Smart automatically mutes your car stereo and the caller's voice comes through your vehicle's front speakers. All the call information from the phone is displayed on the unit's 6.2" touchscreen display.
• Dialing A Number: Using Parrot Asteroid, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways:
  • Direct Dial: The Parrot Asteroid Smart allows you to directly dial a phone number from the unit's touchscreen keypad.
  • Phonebook Access: The Asteroid Smart allows you to upload your phonebook from your Bluetooth enabled phone, so calls can be launched simply by browsing your phonebook. Each time you add a contact name, the Asteroid Smart automatically synchronizes your cell phonebook. The Asteroid Smart can support up to 50,000 total contacts (5,000 per paired phone).  *Only the contacts stored in the phone memory are synchronized. If your contacts are stored in your SIM card memory, transfer them onto your phone memory.
  • Favorites: The Asteroid Smart allows you to designate contacts from your Phonebook as favorites for quicker access.
  • Call History: The Call History is a list of calls that have originated from and were received by your phone that you can dial from the head unit. You can select Dialed, Received, or Missed calls.
  • Voice Recognition: You can make a call using voice recognition. Simply say the contact's name and type of number (home, cell, work, etc.). The call is then automatically launched if the voice command is understood.

  Note: To follow on your conversation in private, you can switch instantaneously the communication between the Asteroid Smart and your Bluetooth mobile phone. A call is automatically transferred to your phone, when the touchscreen display is removed or after 30 minutes of communication with the ignition turned off.

Call Waiting & Caller ID: During a call, you can receive another call if your phone supports this functionality. If your Bluetooth enabled cell-phone supports Caller I.D., the caller's name (if in phonebook) will be announced to you over your vehicle's speakers. The Asteroid Smart's touchscreen monitor will also display the name (if in phonebook).

Double External Microphone: The Parrot Asteroid Smart features an external double microphone with noise reduction (NR 3.0), echo cancellation (AEC), and full duplex operation which provides crystal clear calls at normal conversation level. The microphone features an integrated adjustable mounting bracket with an adhesive backing. The integrated bracket also features a mounting hole to attach the microphone with an optional self-tapping screw. In addition, the microphone comes supplied with a visor clip to mount to your vehicle's sun-visor. The ideal location for the microphone is near the rear-view mirror.  The microphone needs to be pointed towards the user.

Note: You can mute the head unit's microphone so you can still hear the caller, but the caller cannot hear you.

Wireless Audio Streaming: The Parrot Asteroid Smart also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The Asteroid Smart will be able to control basic playback functions of your Bluetooth device's stored music; such as Play/Pause, Skip Next/Previous, Fast Forward/Rewind and Random/Repeat. The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name and Song/Album title. The Asteroid Smart also supports audio streaming of music apps downloaded on your smartphone with metadata display and limited control. Advanced music control of your music apps will still need be done via your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. All music files will played back through your car's speakers (front & back).

Note: When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume.

USB/SD/iPod Integration

USB Memory/SD-Card Compatible: The Parrot Asteroid Smart supports playback of USB mass storage class devices and SD/SDHC memory cards.

• 4 USB Ports: The Parrot Asteroid Smart is equipped with 4 USB (type-A) ports. One USB port is labeled "iPod" and designed for iPod/iPhone use only. The other 3 USB (type-A) ports can be used to connect the included GPS receiver/antenna for navigation, a 3G Network USB dongle for access to Internet apps, and a USB memory device for music playback. The Asteroid is compatible with the majority of 3G Network USB dongles, Android smartphones, portable digital audio players, USB thumbdrives, and external hard drives.. Use the included 5' USB extension cable to make connecting & disconnecting your USB device or Internet (3G) USB dongle easier.
• SD-Card Slot: The Parrot Asteroid Smart is also equipped with an SD-card slot located behind the detachable touchscreen display. The SD-card slot supports playback of music files stored on SD or SDHC memory cards (up to 32GB). mini SD/SDHC & micro SD/SDHC memory cards are compatible with adapter (sold separately).

Note: The navigation map SD-card also uses this same SD-card slot. You will have to remove the map card to insert an SD-card with audio/video/photo files. The navigation map will be non-functional.

Compatible Audio/Video/Photo Formats: The Parrot Asteroid Smart supports playback MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and OGG music files loaded onto a compatible USB mass storage class device or SD/SDHC memory card (formatted in FAT32). The Asteroid Smart also supports playback of MP2, MP4, H263, H264, WMV, and SPARK video files stored on a SD/SDHC memory card. In addition, JPEG still-image files can be viewed on-screen from both a compatible USB device or SD/SDHC memory card.

Apple Device Direct Connection: The Parrot Asteroid Smart's rear-panel USB port (labeled "iPod") can be used to connect your iPod/iPhone/iPad to the head unit, via the included iPod cable or the connector cable which comes with your iPod/iPhone. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. The Asteroid supports audio playback of stored music from your iPod/iPhone device and music apps from your compatible iPhone.

Note: Several minutes of loading may be necessary when connecting your audio device (USB/SD/iPod) to the Parrot Asteroid Smart for the first time, particularly if you are using audio peripheral with a large capacity or containing many audio files. This loading time will allow your audio files to be accessible via voice recognition.

Music Control: You can browse your USB device, SD/SDHC-Card, and iPod/iPhone music files by Artist, Album, Song, Genre, or Playlist. Once you have selected a category, the music content is listed alphabetically.

Voice Recognition: The Voice Recognition function allows you to select the artist/album you want to hear via voice recognition. You can simply access your music by pronouncing the name of the artist/album stored in your music library and the music will be launched automatically. This function is only available if you are using the Parrot Asteroid Smart with a USB, SD, or iPod/iPhone device.

Information Display: The Asteroid Smart will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music and music app song/artist information. The unit will also display ID3-tags and WMA-tags from USB mass storage class devices and SD/SDHC memory cards.

Charging: USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. The unit also charges your connected iPod/iPhone device (but not the iPad). If your device has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Parrot Asteroid is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone/iPad model functions (as of 2/27/2013):

Note:

• *If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), iPhone 5, iPad 4 or iPad mini; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. These Apple devices only support audio playback (no video output)
• Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.

Software/Firmware Updates (via USB): You can download the latest software/firmware updates for free from the Parrot Support website via a USB thumbdrive. The USB thumbdrive (containing the software/firmware download) is then inserted into the Asteroid Smart's USB (type-A) port. These updates will enable you to receive new features & improve the product's compatibility. The tested Parrot Asteroid Smart contained firmware/software version 2.0.0 (as of 2/27/2013).

Radio Functions

AM/FM Tuner: The Parrot Asteroid Smart is equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning.

Preset Stations: The Asteroid Smart lets you store up to 200 AM/FM station presets (in any combination).

RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, & album when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.

Traffic Alert: The Traffic alert option allows the Radio source to be automatically activated a& selected when the current station starts broadcasting traffic information.

Audio Section

MOSFET Amplifier: The Parrot Asteroid Smart is equipped with a 23W (RMS) x 4Ch MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit.

6V/6CH Preamp Outputs: The Parrot Asteroid is fitted with six 6-volt preamp outputs (Front, Rear, & Sub). 

Subwoofer Controls: You can control the volume (+/-6dB) of the subwoofer preamp output independently from the main volume. You can also adjust a the low-pass crossover frequency from 50 to 200Hz (in 10Hz increments) for the subwoofer preamp output.

Equalizer: The Parrot Asteroid Smart allows you to adjust low, medium, and high frequencies to your preferences. 10 EQ presets (Off, Vocal, Pop, Club, Punchy, Deep, Crystal, Custom 1/2/3) are available. The Custom presets activate the 7-band EQ  (60, 150, 400, 1k, 2k, 6k, 15k Hz).

Car Spatialization: For a better sound-stage you can select your optimal listening position. You can choose from All, Front Left, Front Right or Front. You can also manually adjust the fader & balance control.

Virtual Super Bass Effect: The Virtual Super Bass effect amplifies bass frequencies. The Cutoff Frequency setting allows you to select the bass cutoff frequency for the speakers (the lowest frequency that the speakers can generate naturally). The Virtual Super Bass will then reproduce the frequencies that are lower than this cutoff frequency. The Effect Intensity setting allows you to adjust the level of bass frequencies generated by the Virtual Super Bass effect.

Loudness: The Loudness function is a dynamic adjustment of bass & treble based on listening volume. This function compensates for the human ear's loss of sensitivity to bass & treble frequencies when the volume is low.

AV Connections

AUX Input: The Parrot Asteroid Smart features a rear-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting an external audio player, such as a CD player. The Auxiliary input must be "activated" in the unit's menu.

AV Input: The rear-panel audio/video input consists of left and right RCA audio jacks and an RCA composite video jack, allowing you to connect external equipment to this head unit.

AV Output: The rear-panel Video Output consists of a composite video jack and stereo RCA jacks that allow you to connect an optional external monitor and headphone system (sold separately). You can watch the same video source that is being played back on the Parrot Asteroid Smart on the connected external monitor.

Rear-Camera Input: The unit features a composite video input for connecting an optional rear view camera (sold separately). The video from this connection can be set to display when switched to this input, or display the rear view camera video automatically when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse gear. The purple/white wire (within the harness) must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching. Automatic video switching takes approximately 1.1 seconds

Remote Control

Steering Wheel Control Interface: Retain your original steering wheel controls to manage the Parrot Asteroid Smart, using the UNIKA (sold separately). Thanks to this additional interface module, you can keep using your vehicle's steering wheel controls to change the sound volume as well as the music tracks or FM radio stations. Besides, with the press of a button, you can answer or reject calls, as well as trigger the Parrot Asteroid Smart's voice recognition. The UNIKA is compatible with over 200 vehicle models from 34 different automotive brands.