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Coach infotainment systems

How the coach cabin is becoming a digital entertainment center

Perfectly matched coach components from Bosch turn driving into an experience and make the passenger cabin become the “3rd living space”, where all the benefits of modern travel are provided for passengers to enjoy. They enhance quality of life – which is what today’s customers expect. Enjoying movies, surfing the internet on a reliable connection, watching TV, listening to music, and hearing crystal-clear tour guide announcements are all made possible with Bosch coach infotainment systems.

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Coach Infotainment series –
the coach becomes a digital entertainment center

The Coach Infotainment series from Bosch makes next-generation infotainment available for professional use in coaches. The perfectly matched components certified according to all the relevant OEM standards and the high-performance signal transmission afforded by Ethernet AVB turn the coach cabin into a digital network on wheels that caters for the needs of the driver and passengers alike – today as well as in the future.

High-resolution monitors and innovative audio systems from Bosch round off the entertainment package. The ability to keep the Coach Infotainment series updated at all times guarantees the long-term viability of the system. Furthermore, it can be used throughout the world.

_{The Coach Infotainment series comprises the following components:}

Head unit (Center CM-C 19)
Control unit (ControlPanel CM-X 19)
Amplifier (Amplifier CM-A 19)
Videobox (CameraPort CM-P 19)
Monitor 22” (Glasses CM-G 22”)
Monitor 15“ (Glasses CM-G 15“)

Monitor 27” (Glasses CM-G 27”)
Choice of fixed or swiveling monitor bracket design
Wi-Fi router (Router CM-R 19)
TV Tuner (DVB-T2 Tuner Gen 2)
USB hub (USB CM-Hub)

Highlights of the Coach Infotainment series

Ethernet AVB technology

The latest Ethernet AVB technology ensures optimal synchrony between image and audio signals for smooth playback of HD media content with very low latency.

The modern twisted-pair cabling concept facilitates a particularly lightweight, space-saving, and weight-optimized system installation.

Coach head unit with integrated cockpit-cabin HMI

Developed according to the latest user experience standards, the integrated cockpit-cabin HMI in the coach head unit brings connected infotainment to the coach cockpit and cabin. Thanks to its clear structure, the driver always has a good view of all the essential information on the touchscreen, and all the main functions are only a tap away. In addition to that, the head unit provides a voice control system, a Bluetooth® hands-free facility and is equipped with an integrated 3D NDS map navigation system with the relevant POIs displayed as pictograms. Alongside access to the cockpit functions, the driver can of course use the HMI to control the entertainment in the passenger cabin too.

Latest generation coach media router

Coach media router

The latest generation Coach Media Router is AVB-capable and brings broadband internet to the coach. It provides passengers with a high-speed internet connection via Wi-Fi and lets them access a wide variety of multimedia content through their personal smart devices. The router supports delivery of HD-quality content. This content can be streamed on the passengers’ own devices. It means passengers can enjoy the latest movies, TV series, and a wide variety of music channels and magazines at any time and from anywhere in the coach cabin.

The smart solution for coach infotainment:
The Coach smartInfotainment series

Coach smartInfotainment series

The Coach smartInfotainment series is equipped with the latest multimedia functions, supports DAB+ reception, and is Bluetooth-enabled for media streaming and hands-free phoning. Offering access to numerous audio and video sources, including video via USB, the Coach smartPanel expands the range of functions for media playback in the passenger cabin and perfectly complements the Coach smartRadio.

Coach smartRadio

The Coach smartRadio offers a variety of media playback options. It includes state-of-the-art features like audio streaming via Bluetooth and hands-free phoning. This radio platform has been specially designed for use in the coach, intercity bus, and city bus segments.

Coach smartPanel

The Coach smartPanel expands the range of functions of the Coach smartRadio by providing access to a variety of additional useful media sources for passenger entertainment. The clearly structured operating concept simplifies controlling media playback in the coach cabin, and the clear-cut design blends in harmoniously with the interior of the driver’s cockpit.

Additional components for the perfect coach entertainment experience

Coach DVB-T2 tuner

Nowadays travelers expect mobile TV to be digital and offer interference-free reception and ultra-sharp picture quality. The DVB-T2 Tuner from Bosch is one of the first to provide HD quality in coaches. It has integrated USB and HDMI ports for importing audio and video files into the coach system, and playback can be controlled using a remote control. Even on tours that go through several countries, optimal reception of encrypted TV channels is assured thanks to the integrated CI slot.

Coach wireless microphone

The wireless microphone system is specially designed for use in coaches and ensures top-quality sound in the cabin. It provides interference-free sound transmission, even when there are numerous mobile phones switched on in the coach. The microphone is easy to integrate in the Multimedia Coach System.

PRODUCT BENEFITS FOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS

PRODUCT BENEFITS FOR FLEET OPERATORS AND DRIVERS

Straightforward installation thanks to the latest twisted-pair cable technology, which facilitates installation, saves space, and is significantly lighter than conventional cabling
Overall system reliability thanks to full compatibility between all components
High quality through certified components that are compliant with OEM-relevant standards

PRODUCT BENEFITS FOR FLEET OPERATORS AND DRIVERS

State-of-the-art entertainment gives coach travel the competitive edge over other means of transportation
Ease of use thanks to the central coach control unit that allows the driver to operate the infotainment functions in the cockpit area as well as in the coach cabin
Enhanced traveling comfort thanks to custom entertainment options for each passenger

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