Clarion releases the world first portable full digital speaker “ZP1” equipped with solar battery modules as a part of line-up of ”01DRIVE” series through exclusive home appliance stores and WEB stores. The manufacturer’s recommended retail price is open and start of sales is early December.

Unlike the conventional speaker systems which convert digital sound source signals with D/A convertors and/or amplifiers, the “ZP1” products, released this time, employ a reproduction system that carries digital signals from the source to the speaker units totally digitally (Digital to Digital), and this enables enjoyment of high quality sound reproduction so close to the source sound. The system is ready for Bluetooth and it expands listening experience of sounds from devices with Bluetooth functions such as Smartphones, PC and Portable Audios, in living rooms, bed rooms, balcony and/or parks, wherever the listener chooses without any wire connection. Although the appearance of the system is stylish, compact and slim, it is constructed with 3 speakers, capable of 30-hour continuous operation (driven with built-in batteries) and equipped fully with other functionalities such as, among others, solar battery module recharging function.

Specifications

• Input Bluetooth
• Bluetooth Range About 10 m (33 feet) (depends on environment) CLASS2
• Speaker Unit Diameter 32 mm Aluminum Diaphragm x 3 pieces
• Practical Max. Output Total 4.2 W
• Continuous Operation Appx. 30 hours (operated only with fully charged built-in batteries)
• Solar Battery Modules Recharging Possible to operate for appx. 1 hour with 3 hours of recharging (depends on environment and conditions)
• Power Supply Built-in Lithium Batteries, External AC Adapters
• Recharging Time Appx. 5 hours
• Outside Dimensions 192(W)×115(D)×39(H) mm (including rubber damper)
• Weight 550g (Appx. 1.2 pounds)