Clarion Announces the Debut of Pandora Radio Feature and

Early Release of 2012 CD Audio Source Units

Clarion Ships Two All-New 2012 CD Receivers

Cypress, California, (November 1, 2011) – Clarion Corporation of America, a leader in

the mobile electronics industry announces the debut of the Pandora internet radio

feature compatibility in an early released 2012 single CD source unit shipping this

month. Clarion will ship two all-new 2012 in-dash CD source units within this year.

Clarion’s new 2012 CD products boast sleek-new styling, intuitive user-friendly features

on vivid displays with a range of connectivity options. Both the CZ202 and CZ102 are

the entry level models for the 2012 Clarion CD line, but they are far from basic and have

the same look and feel as the high-end CD products debuting early next year.

The CZ202 and CZ102 feature front auxiliary inputs, CD/ MP3 and WMA playback, Beat

EQ and Magna Bass EX sound enhancements, a low pass crossover for subwoofer and

3-Band Parametric EQ and are OEM steering wheel remote control ready.

The CZ202 offers many up-level features you would expect in a much more expensive

source unit, including Pandora radio compatibility via connected iPhone USB, a front

panel USB with slide cover, iPod/ iPhone control and direct digital audio connection via

USB.

“Clarion is please to introduce premium features such as Pandora internet radio, direct

digital sound and sleek cosmetics at an extraordinary price point,” states Adam

Thomas, Vice President of Marketing for Clarion Corporation of America. “Clarion’s

CZ202 offers the hottest new Pandora feature and we are excited that it is among the

most competitively priced units out there offering this feature.”

“Thanks to our listeners’ enthusiasm for personalized radio in the car, the automotive

rollout of Pandora is happening very swiftly compared to the typical development cycle

of vehicle infotainment technologies. We’re excited about the new Clarion

implementation, which offers comprehensive control of Pandora from the car radio,”

said Jessica Steel, Executive Vice President of Business and Corporate Development

for Pandora.

The CZ102 single DIN CD player has an entry level price while offering many great

features with attractive cosmetics, such as OEM steering wheel remote control ready

typically featured on higher end units. Also includes front AUX input, a wireless remote

control, detachable faceplate, switchable RCA outputs and 45w per channel high-power

amplifier. The CZ102 has an expensive look, feel and sound for a great value of MSRP

$99.99.

For those who need a robust CD receiver with key features and a premium look and feel at a sensible price, look no further, either the Clarion CZ202 or CZ102 would be the perfect choice.

These exciting new Clarion 2012 products will be shipping and readily available within

the month of December to help spur the Holiday selling season throughout Clarion’s

distribution network.

Products and Features:

CZ202 CD/ MP3/ WMA Receiver Features: M.S.R.P. $129.99

• AM/FM/ CD-R/CDRW/ MP3/ WMA • Pandora Control via iPhone USB • Front USB with Slide Cover • iPod/iPhone Direct Control via USB • Blue Key Illumination • AUX input (Front Mini Jack)

• 13-Seg 10-Digits x 1-Line Display • Beat EQ and Magna Bass EX • 2V/4ch RCA Output (Front+Rear/SW) • MOSFET 45W x 4 • LPF for Subwoofer, 3-Band Parametric EQ • OEM Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready • IR Remote Controller Included • Detachable Control Panel

CZ102 CD/ MP3/ WMA Receiver Features: M.S.R.P. $99.99

• AM/FM/ CD-R/ CDRW/ MP3/ WMA

• Red Key Illumination • AUX input (Front Mini Jack)

• 13-Seg 10-Digits x 1-Line Display • Beat EQ and Magna Bass EX • 2V/2ch RCA Output (Rear/SW) • MOSFET 45W x 4 • LPF for Subwoofer, 3-Band Parametric EQ • OEM Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready • IR Remote Controller Included • Detachable Control Panel

About Clarion

Clarion Corporation of America, headquartered in Cypress, California, is a subsidiary of

Tokyo-based Clarion Co. Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, which has been a consolidated

subsidiary of the Hitachi Group since 2007 and an international leader in car audio and

electronics since 1940. The company is involved in the research, development,

engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of mobile entertainment,

navigation, communication and safety and security products for the automotive, marine,

recreational vehicle, commercial fleet and heavy industry environments. Clarion has

been the recipient of numerous awards for design innovation, support, manufacturing

and product reliability from independent organizations and customers alike. The

company has marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia

and Australia. Clarion is located on the web at www.clarion.com.