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iPod and iPhone Headunits
Pioneer SPH-DA01 Aupeo! is the newest app for our AppRadio
81 days
Check the new cool app for Pioneer SPH-DA01
Aupeo! is the newest app for our AppRadio. Control thousands of music tracks directly from the AppRadio’s touch screen.
Navigation, a multimedia player and Bluetooth telephony in one AVIC-F930BT
276 days
With a touch on the screen, the AVIC-F930BT guides you through the whole of Europe, while you safely make your calls from behind the wheel and enjoy audio and video from any popular format.
The AVIC-F930BT is a handsome solution that offers navigation, audio/video playback and hands-free telephony in your car. The 6.1” (15,5 cm) WVGA hi-res touch screen with intuitive interface operates smoothly and is customisable to your preferences. So many possibilities without any hassle or distraction – driving safely is what matters.
Highlights include:
- the latest maps covering the whole of Europe,
- AM/FM radio and many popular audio or video formats (CD, DVD, USB, MicroSD card, DivX supported) and direct iPod/iPhone control (with optional cable)
- a partially detachable front panel to prevent theft
- the new App mode enables listening to music and video from your iPhone and iPod touch Apps.
Text-to-Speech (TTS) provides detailed voice guidance messages in 18 languages. It’s also used to safely relay traffic information, flag events and suggest new routes based on Traffic Message Channel (TMC) bulletins.
With audio, there’s no compromise: alongside high-end components, the Auto EQ (with optional microphone) lets you best match your device to the acoustics of your car. It will measure and tune the in-car environment to obtain a full frequency response.
If you prefer more muscle, 3 RCA outs are on tap to connect additional amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers.
Pioneer AVIC-F930BT is available at Dynamic Sounds Ltd.
How to Connect an iPhone/iPod Touch to Your Car Stereo
507 days
by Editor
in iPod / iPhone
If you have a factory fitted stereo in your car it may be possible to connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to it. Doing this enables you to listen to all the music stored on your device and negates the need for carrying CDs and will also charge your device while your on the move.
To achieve this you will need to purchase a Connects2 CTAFOIPOD003 adapter. The model number will vary depending on the make of the car. In this guide I will show you how to do this in a Ford as that is my personal experience.
I puchased my adapter from Dynamic Sounds. Check out their site to see if this option is available for you. I found them to be the cheapest for my needs and their service was very quick. I have emailed them since purchasing the product and they were always quick to respond. The unit cost me around £70 including delivery which isn’t bad considering a local place offered to sell me it only if they fitted it and were going to charge me £150 and I would have been without my car for a couple of hours.
Anyway here’s what you’ll need:
iPhone/iTouch, Connects2 adapter, Connects2 CTIPOD-CONVERTER (for iPhones), factory fitted car stereo, stereo removal keys.
Got all that? Follow the instructions below to fit it to the car.
1. Connect up the cables that come with the Connects2 adapter. Connect the CTIPOD-CONVERTER if you are connecting an iPhone.
2. Use the stereo removal keys to pull the stereo the stereo out of the dash board and look for the CD multichanger port. It should look something similiar to below.
3. Plug in the Connects 2 adapter to the CD changer socket. I was able to find a place for the Connects 2 box to sit underneath the stereo and bring the connection for the iPhone out through back of the dash. My iPhone now sits neatly in front of the cup holders.
4. Replace the stereo carefully ensuring you don’t snag any wires. You need to push the stereo in firmly until it locks back into place.
You should now be finished! Total time it took me was probably around 10- 15 minutes.
In my Ford I can use the steering wheel remote to control the volume, skip tracks, fast forward and rewind. You can also access the first six playlists on the iPhone from the stereo or remote. If you want to listen to a different playlist use the iPhone to select it or use the voice commands if you have a bluetooth headset connected or the phone is accessible on a dash mount or somewhere that is not going to cause problems reaching while you’re driving.
It automatically plays when you connect it and stops whenever you disconnect it. It also mutes the phone whenever a call comes through so if you’re like me and use a bluetooth headset you can answer the phone without a problem and as soon as the call is finished the phone starts playing music again.
I have only had this installed for around a week but I absolutely love it. I do quite a lot of driving and this makes the journeys a little more enjoyable.
Courtesy: Nick Hope, http://www.nickhope.info
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Sony Xplod DSX-S100, New Era of Digital Media Recivers
582 days
Another innovative addition to Sony’s mobile electronics line is the new DSX-S100 head unit, their first to feature TuneTray™, an internal mechanical compartment for an iPod or other USB device instead of a CD mechanism.
Eliminating the need to have visible wires inside the car, the head unit has a sleek faceplate that flips down and outputs the tune tray, complete with an iPod adapter, for quick connection to iPod or other digital media players. Once connected to a device, the stereo flips back up and maintains standard functions.
Sony DSX-S100 features Sony’s latest audio technologies, including DM+ Advanced, ZAPPIN™ and Quick-BrowZer™. This model is both satellite and HD Radio ready, and features a large, informative two line LCD display.
A sound solution. Save the cup holder for your drink. The DSX-S100 digital media receiver features an integrated Tune Tray to securely store your iPod® or Walkman® MP3 player neatly within the receiver, eliminating loose wires. It even includes a reminder alert, which ensures you don?t leave your device behind. Easily connect, charge and control your digital music player with USB 1-wire, located within the Tune Tray. This innovative feature displays metadata like song title, artist and track number on your front display when your music is playing.
Integrated Tune Tray Tune Tray compartment lets you easily connect your iPod®2, Walkman® player or other USB device via USB 1-Wire5. Your iPod and connector are secured inside the receiver, and the reminder alert ensures you don’t leave your device behind.
Additional Features includes:
- FM / MW / LW presets: 18 / 6 / 6
- RDS EON
- MP3 / WMA / AAC
- Repeat, Shuffle
- ZAPPIN™
- DM+
- Preset Equaliser: (EQ3, Stage 2)
- Max. Pre out level: 2V
- USB, Aux In, iPod direct connectivity
Sony Digital Media Receiver, Want to buy one? available at £129.99 at Dynamicsounds.co.uk
JVC KW-XR811 New Double Din CD Player
582 days
JVC KW-XR811 a great double din choice for enjoying music from an iPod and iPhone. Dual USB System connect you to iPhone/iPad at the same time for Bluetooth switching between two phones as well as providing beautiful sound reproduction. Bluetooth hand free works smartly when a call come just Press a botton mute and connected to tha caller without touching your phone.
JVC KW-XR811 Features:
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- USB ports in front and back
- USB Audio for iPod / iPhone, etc
- MP3/WMA/WAV
- Radio Data System Tuner
JVC KW-XR811 is a smart choice just for £189.95 available at Dynamic Sounds UK
JVC KW-NT3, 2010 Car GPS Navigation 2Din Multimedia
584 days
JVC KW-NT3 GPS Navigation the 2010 JVC 2Din to replace NT1 is featured pack i.e. Bluit Bluetooth, 6.1-inch Detachable Monitor with touch-screen features, CD, DVD Playback and USB Port. The display can be taken against theft and acts as a protection for play and input device.
JVC KW-NT3 Navigation is based on Windows Automotive software platform, provide additional functions such as map enlargement, Lane Assistant, variable speed limits and announcement of the route in 16 languages and street names in 9 languages. Thanks to ‘Street Assistant Director’ can be interesting data targets that were found via Google Maps, read SD memory card into the system. The POI search function making possible the convenient search for names, points of interest in the area, telephone numbers, postal codes and coordinates.
JVC KW-NT3 RDS-TMC tuner provides the driver with the latest traffic information, so that congestion can be relaxed drive around. Road maps for 34 European countries and the main route, for a further nine countries are included.
JVC KW-NT3 Bluetooth mobile phones can connect wirelessly to the device. This connection is for handsfree by pressing a button (wired mic is included), and access to the mobile phone and the assumption of up to 500 numbers in the KW-NT3. Stored music files can be played wirelessly to an audio stream.
JVC KW-NT3 MOS-FET amplifier with 4x 50 watts and each represents a 2.5-V line and subwoofer output and a line-in connection. In addition to the advanced DiAS-II tuner with RDS function, DVDs, CDs, SD cards and external digital audio player or USB memory will be used as an audio source. Analog devices can be connected via Front AUX input. The device can play MP3, play WMA and WAV files, DVD and CD are also DivX and MPEG-1/2-kompatible files playable. The Giga MP3 Multi-function is to allow playback of large DVD archive with thousands of songs. Dolby Digital and a 7-band graphic equalizer complete the equipment of the KW-NT3.
JVC KW-NT3 gives you On-Board Flash Memory Based Navigation System with CD MP3/WMA/WAV DVD Player Built-in Bluetooth, Front USB & Front Aux-Input, Variable-Colour Illumination, Touch Panel
JVC KW-NT3 General Features:
- On-Board Flash Memory Based Navigation System
- High-Sensitivity EGNOS Capable GPS
- Built-in RDS -TMC Tuner
- Coverage: Over 34 countries in Europe
- 2-Way Control for iPod/iPhone*3 (Head Unit/iPod or iPhone)
- 3 RCA Pre-Out Terminals (Front + Rear + Subwoofer)
- MP3/WMA/WAV Compatible*4 (DVD/CD/USB/SD
- Subwoofer Control
- WAV playback only available from CDs and DVDs.
JVC KW-NT3 is a smart choice just for £739.95 available at Dynamic Sounds UK
*Video is for US version of JVC KW-NT3
Kenwood CD MP3 Car Stereo Player Bluetooth, USB, Aux-Input, iPod/iPhone Control
585 days
The New 2010 Kenwood Bluetooth range of stereos is stock now. With built in MP3/WMA/AAC Player CD/USB-Receiver and iPod/iPHONE Control and Bluetoooth making ideal choice if you want to replace your old headunit.
Kenwood KDC-BT6544U (Price aprox: £129.95 )
The Kenwood KDC-BT6544U is equipped with Direct iPod / iPhone Control. This allows for a full, in-dash search for albums, artists, tracks using a rapid alphabetical shortcut display.
Kenwood’s KDC-BT6544U Cd receiver features a 13-digit display and unique Favourite Function Recall feature. Built-in Bluetooth adaptor with Handsfree and SMS profiles, MP3, WMA & AAC file playback with ID-3 tag display, iPod / iPhone direct control.
Kenwood KDC-W5544U (Price aprox: £89.90 )
Kenwood’s KDC-W5544U allows you to assign a shortcut button to a favourite radio station, commonly used phone number (with optional KCA-BT200 Bluetooth adaptor)
Kenwood KDC-W4544U ( Price aprox: £84.75 )
Bluetooth hands-free audio profile with optional unit KCA-BT200, MP3, WMA & AAC files playback with ID-3 tag display, Front USB input with slide protection cover & front AUX input
Pioneer AVH-P5100DVD 1Din Motorised 7inch screen TV Ready
597 days
Pioneer AVH-P5100DVD will play your entire CD and DVD collection, your iPod music and video, USB memory device or any other AV source (via the rear Aux. in).It’s touch-panel, so you can easily control all functions with a light touch on-screen.
Additional features includes Built-in AM/FM RDS Tuner, CD, DVD, MP3 Player, Bluetooth ready , USB storage device via a rear-in input, iPod, 7-inch touch-screen.
The anti-glare 7-inch foldaway screen is fully-motorised. It’s touch-panel, so you can easily control all functions with a light touch on-screen.
Add our DEQ-P6600 digital signal processor to enjoy your movies in true 5.1 multi-channel surround sound. You can even add screens for passengers in the back.
The AVH-P5100DVD can be easily configured to match the look and feel of your car’s interior, too. The system has 113 colour variations to choose for button illumination and 5 on-screen menu colours.
The system includes our IP Bus connection, which means that you can truly expand your setup. Add a Bluetooth adapter (CD-BTB200), for example, to make and receive calls wirelessly via the system.
Pioneer AVH-P5100DVD comes with 2 RCA preouts, 1 RCA Video, 1 Video Input, Optical Digital Out, TV Ready with Universal DVB TV Tuners.
The unit has a fully detachable front panel which increases safety and security when not in use..
Pioneer AVH-P5100DVD is a smart choice just for 399.95 available at Dynamic Sound UK
Kenwood DDX-8026BT
670 days
Kenwood DDX-8026BT Boasting the same high quality WVGA LCD screen, this model is the choice for those wanting the best but not requiring in-built navigation. Main features are built-in Parrot Bluetooth, DVD/CD playback, iPhone/iPod direct control and last but not least FM/AM radio.
Rear screen entertainment control with dual zone sound is also possible and a high quality digital sound processor fills the car with full surround sound effects from DVD’s.
Buy Kenwood DDX-8026BT available at Dynamic Sounds Car Audio
DNX7260BT 2DIN DVD/USB-Receiver with Navigation
670 days
This high-end Kenwood multimedia unit comes with touch screen control, for operation of built-in Parrot Bluetooth, Garmin full European navigation (Now with Lane Assist and Junction View), DVD/CD playback. For iPod/iPhone users connecting your player to the USB input allows full touch screen searching and a function similar to iPod’s coverflow. Video files can be separately displayed on rear screens for family entertainment on the move.
Buy Kenwood DNX-7260BT available at Dynamic Sounds Car Audio
