| ron@se |
| Plugs right into the cd changer port on the back of the factory headunit (can be used with or without factory cd changer), two rca cables come out of it (left and right audio), plug in your source, hit the cd button twice to get the changer mode and you're done. No more RF MODULATORS! :) |
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| vincliu |
do you mean you buy a after market CD changer and installed by yourself?
can you shot a picture of it?
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| ron@se |
| No. All this is is a plug that goes into your FACTORY radio (in the back of it). It plugs INTO the cd changer port on the back, that's it. If you have the factory EXTERNAL cdchanger, it will work also, that's all i meant :) |
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| vincliu |
| I see.... misunderstanding .....thanks |
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| drno |
ron@se: This is a stretch...but I have the Bose system. Is there a way to get this to work with it...as the bose already has a built in 6 disk changer
:mad:
I rather use RCA inputs rather than a cassette adapter. |
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| ron@se |
| yes, your unit controls an external cd changer also. This plugs right into the back of your unit. Dan's MDX is the in dash 6 dish changer and this is what I just installed it on. |
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| N_Jay |
Remember, Bose makes Speakers and Acoustic processing equipment. The drivers (what most people call speakers) may or may not be made by Bose, but are either designed to, or selected to, their specifications.
Most of the components and subsystems of all cars are built by OEMs. Many are also designed by the OEM.
Depending on the particular automotive brand, the system may or may not be branded by the OEM. Alpine, Bosch/Blaupluk, Clarion, Harmon, all do this work. Some even have more than one retail brand for their own use, as well as the same or different "nameplate" brands for OEM use.
MB is very brand sensitive. Up to recently you would find no non-MB branded content in an MB vehical (Tire excepted, seems it is historical for tire companies to always use their own brand).
There are two electonic systems in current MBs that are Manufacturer branded. The Bose is one, I work for the other.
My previous position was in the Automotive OEM group in product marketing and planning. |
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| Warzau |
quote:
Originally posted by ron@se
Plugs right into the cd changer port on the back of the factory headunit (can be used with or without factory cd changer), two rca cables come out of it (left and right audio), plug in your source, hit the cd button twice to get the changer mode and you're done. No more RF MODULATORS! :)
Okay I'll be first to bite. where did you get it??? |
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| drno |
ron@se: hmmm...I thought MDXTROUS had the Premium model MDX...which doesn't have the in dash 6-disc changer.
If this adapter does indeed work with the models with the in-dash 6 disc changer that comes in the Touring Model MDX... How much and where?
Thanks |
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| ron@se |
| The in dash 6 works an external cdchanger as well. |
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| AcuraMDX2002 |
| I need this thing!!! Where can I get one? |
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| xcel |
Hi Ron@se:
___Pic’s and a small schematic of the harness would help for the DIY’s …
___Thanks
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| MDXtrous |
I was going to wait a bit to post some pics on this since I'm going back one last time to Streeteffectz this Saturday for some finishing touches to really "complete" the install.
But the sound is pretty amazing, partly because Ron also put in new Infinity 652i s but also because, there is no more static cut-in from the RF modulator. Previously, if left in Pause, or if I was at the Menu screen, if there was an FM station available it would cut in.
The best thing though is the convenience of hitting the CD button twice for video sound.
I have the Base, but I'm assuming that the Touring radio also has an external CD-changer input, despite having the in-dash CD-chagner. |
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| Doofy |
Hi MDXTROUS,
Where is streeteffectz located? I'm in NYC, and was wondering if I can drop by to see your video setup in person. Maybe I can meet you when you go there next. |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by Doofy
Hi MDXTROUS,
Where is streeteffectz located? I'm in NYC, and was wondering if I can drop by to see your video setup in person. Maybe I can meet you when you go there next.
Streeteffectz is in Rahway, NJ. I'm going there this Saturday morning. |
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| Emerald01 |
| I don't want to sound to skeptical but I don't think the Touring head unit will control a external CD changer. That is why no CD changer is offered for the touring. And therefore an aux input will not be capable via this method. But I could be wrong. I would definitely like an Aux input that does not use any FM modulation. Show us if it works! |
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| Jonathan Kern |
Any ideas on how to connect my iPod "cleanly" to the audio system of the 2003 MDX? The current system I use in my '92 Legend (audio in via a long cable connected to a cassette converter) is too ugly to continue to use in my new vehicle. The FM transmitters are not great, I understand. I need a way to plug in an auxillary sound source to the car amplifier. Surely some of you brilliant folks, with a fine taste for cars, also have fine taste in computers and MP3 players. Thanks.
Jon |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by Jonathan Kern
Any ideas on how to connect my iPod "cleanly" to the audio system of the 2003 MDX? The current system I use in my '92 Legend (audio in via a long cable connected to a cassette converter) is too ugly to continue to use in my new vehicle. The FM transmitters are not great, I understand. I need a way to plug in an auxillary sound source to the car amplifier. Surely some of you brilliant folks, with a fine taste for cars, also have fine taste in computers and MP3 players. Thanks.
Jon
That was also my concern. The FM modulator is not a really good solution, and the cassette adapter does not look the most sophisticated.
Which 2003 do you have? My guess is, if it's the base model, the plug solution will work, where the input will go to the external cd-changer controller. From what others are saying about the Touring Bose, it doesn't look like it has the option for external CD-changer.
Also, just to clarify, I do have the Base, but I do not have a external cd changer. That's the whole point of the plug, it's to trick the radio in thinking there is a cd-changer when it's actually RCA inputs from an external audio source. |
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| xcel |
Hi MDXtrous:
___Thank you for bringing this mod to our attention. In fact, it doesn’t so much sound like a mod but a simple plug-in mini-harness? For those of us with Premium’s or Premium’s on order, it gives a great tie in to the stock head units AMP for at least a decent sounding RES or X-Box/PS2 setup …
___I have E-Mailed Ron but did not receive a final reply. With the entire external CD-Changer costing < $400.00, the bus cable and RCA breakout connector can’t be much more than $25 - $50 or so, correct? Maybe I should ask if the modded bus cable has both control wiring (would it be needed for the head unit to recognize that something is connected with a simple termination or ground?) or is it a relatively simple 2 channel analog RCA jack setup?
___Thanks again to both of you.
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| ron@se |
OK, i just got off the phone with acura, but no one can seem to give me a definitive answer. The touring edition with the 6 disk in dash changer has the plug (according to acura) that the base model does, but they can't seem to tell me if it's for a cd changer or not. Maybe someone here has a contact and can find out for sure??? I thought MDXTROUS had the touring, so that's my mistake. But either way, I need an answer.
Also, IF the '03 has the on star system, I can actually tap into the onstar audio and make the audio for dvd work through that. I have done this before and sound is PERFECT :) |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by xcel
[B]
___I have E-Mailed Ron but did not receive a final reply. With the entire external CD-Changer costing < $400.00, the connector can’t be much more than $25 - $50 or so, correct?
The adapter is actually a modified connector that Ron put together. I'm not sure how much he's going to charge, since mine was part of the original install. |
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| Mushman |
Hey Ron,
From the interest you have stirred up - I hear GROUP BUY in the works. Hopefully you can work somethingout for your fans here. |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by Mushman
Hey Ron,
From the interest you have stirred up - I hear GROUP BUY in the works. Hopefully you can work somethingout for your fans here.
Just e-mailed Ron about something else and asked him about the group buy. Here's his reply:
"Yes, group buy for 10 or more will knock like $7 - $10 off the price as we haven’t marked them up too much as it is. I’m still waiting for a definitive answer from ANYONE :) who may be able to tell me if there is in fact changer controls on the in dash 6.
Ron" |
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| gokings55 |
| 7-10 dollars off of what price? |
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| Doofy |
Hi MDXtrous.
Sorry, but I won't be able to make it to NJ to check out your setup. I was hoping you were closer to the Queens/LI area.
I really like your setup a lot. When/If I do it, I probably won't have the patience and time like you did to buy all the parts yourself and bring them to Ron. I will most likely ask him to supply everything.
Thanks for all the great pictures and posts.
Stay Dry |
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| MDXNYC |
| I am in on the group buy! What are the details and when can we get that going? I am just about to do a custom TV install on my non-navi x so this will be nice, not having to worry about another FM modulator since my XM Radio already has one. |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by gokings55
7-10 dollars off of what price?
$75 + shipping as he is quoting on the acura-tl site. |
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| Mocking-DX |
I'm also very interested in this adapter.
I have a touring/navi.
Ron
I already e mailed you but havent gotten a reply yet.
how about you sell me one for a group buy price and let me plug in my PS2 and see if it works.
PM me pls
My assumption is that it should work coz i saw the plug-in slot in the back of my touring radio. If it doesn't work then I'm sure someone on the board will buy it from me. |
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| Sandman |
Is there a group buy set up for this??
IF there is a group buy would the price be $75-10 for 10 or more? |
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| bwebb |
I think I am on to something. I found a BMW site that hooked an IPOD up to a radio with an in dash changer. He got his aux input cable from BlitzSafe. I checked out the site and they have an auxilliary input cable for 98-2002 TL, so I imagine it will work for the MDX without a problem. There are two flavors: Aux input, and Aux input with CD Changer adapter.
http://www.blitzsafe.com/blitz_cata...tz_catalog.html |
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| slash007 |
| if you look at the description, it will not work on the mdx. |
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| one4gatr |
| Hey Slash.. why won't it work? I read it over and it appears that it will work on the '01. |
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| slash007 |
This is from the site
Acura
1992 - 2001 All Models except the following:
Any NSX or RL equipped with navigation system
1996 & up SLX
1999 - 2001 3.2TL
2001 MDX
notice where it says "except" the following, then 2001 mdx at the bottom. earliar it says that the site only went up to the 01 models, so i'm assuming it wouldn't work on the 02's either. |
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| one4gatr |
| My bad I missed that. But as a previous car stereo tech, I cannot imagine that a coversion cable can be that difficult to fab. Sorry. |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by one4gatr
My bad I missed that. But as a previous car stereo tech, I cannot imagine that a coversion cable can be that difficult to fab. Sorry.
Well, maybe it can't be that difficult, but I know it took Ron, who is a video/audio magazine cover featured installer a LONG time to put it together. I know because he first thought about doing it to my MDX.
I think the pricing is not far off, considering most of these plugs run in that range. |
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| David O'Brien |
Ron, will this fit the pilot radio/cd? I would love to be in on this group buy.
Dave |
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| Ronsully |
Ron,
If this will work on an 01 with the in dash CD changer Bose system I want one. I am planning on installing an overhead monitor and do not want to use an FM modulator if at all possible. |
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| MDXtrous |
Well, I've got the details on the Group Buy. I've just PMed admin on how to set it up officially.
Here are the details:
I've learned that it will be the blitzsafe adapter afterall.
For those without external CD changers:
$65 shipped for 10+ orders
$60 shipped for 20+ orders
For adapter with CD changer output for those with external CD changers (alpine changers only):
$75 shipped for 10+ orders
$70 shipped for 20+ orders
This WILL work with the in-dash 6 CD Changer on the Touring, verified by both Acura and Blitz.
Single orders are $75 shipped |
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| xcel |
Hi MDXtrous:
___Put me in for one without external CD changer equipped 03 X Premium/Base cable.
___Thanks again
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| Jonathan Kern |
I want one too, but don't know how to proceed. I've got a '03 Touring/Nav with the indash 6-CD changer, being built Nov 3-7. I want to connect my iPod.
Thanks.
Jon |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by Jonathan Kern
I want one too, but don't know how to proceed. I've got a '03 Touring/Nav with the indash 6-CD changer, being built Nov 3-7. I want to connect my iPod.
Thanks.
Jon
You won't need the iPod once you have this adapter. It replaces FM modulators in functionality. |
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| papawoolf |
Count me in on this. I have the Touring/Nav.
This will be great with my Creative labs nomad Jukebox 3. |
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| daluth |
MDXTROUS-
Can you post a pic to show what this new aux port looks like? I assume it's located on the dash somewhere.
I know you said earlier that you were waiting to do this, so if I've missed it I apologize...... |
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| MDXtatic |
| Count me in for one for a Touring/Navi without external CDChanger |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by daluth
MDXTROUS-
Can you post a pic to show what this new aux port looks like? I assume it's located on the dash somewhere.
I know you said earlier that you were waiting to do this, so if I've missed it I apologize......
I'm trying to get a pic of the actual adapter.
However, it's hidden in my install so you can't really see the the RCA cable. But just imagine it as the red and white wire you use for the VCR or DVD audio as a female plug. You just plug in the audio from your source into the red and white cable that connects to your radio. |
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| mcclendons |
| I will go for one. Base model with external changer |
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| Jonathan Kern |
Please put me down for one.
Thanks.
Jon |
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| Emerald01 |
| If it works for the touring/bose system, count me in as well. I'd like to see a pic of what the other end of the connector is like (the one that plugs into the radio), please. |
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| RKGlenn |
It's not clear that you're taking orders for the adapter but if that comes about I'd sure like to have one.
Bob |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by RKGlenn
It's not clear that you're taking orders for the adapter but if that comes about I'd sure like to have one.
Bob
I'm setting up the Group Buy now with admin, but it's good to get a tallye first of the interest that is out there. |
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| MDXtrous |
All,
Here's the GroupBuy link:
http://www.acuramdx.org/gb.php?id=10
I hope this works out smoothly as it's the first time I'm doing this. So please sign up there for the Group Buy. Sorry for those that have already signed;)
Thanks,
MDXtrous |
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| AikiMDX |
| I am in for 1 if it works with the Touring RES setup. |
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| xcel |
Hi AikiMDX:
___Are you sure you even need one w/ the RES trimmed X? I thought there was an included Audio/Video input jack(s) on the RES equipped X already? Just making sure is all …
___MDXtrous, thanks for setting up the group buy. My selection is in … its only a matter of time now and we will all be set ;)
___Good Luck
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| AikiMDX |
xcel:
That's a good point, thanks. I guess I would only need to tap in to the L/R coming in from the rear aux inputs and add RCA's up front for it to work for an Ipod or similar device.
I am torn between replacing the factory cd changer with the Alpine changer that supports MP3 (CHA-S634) and simply plugging in something like an Ipod. I'm leaning towards the changer swap out rather than having a loose player in the car that I would likely not use almost any other time. Clearly there are capacity differences but also determining how to control the mp3 player and tracks is an unknown to me at this time.
Can anyone tell me whether the above changer will fit under the seat where the factory changer goes? Here are the specs:
Chassis Size (W x H x D)in : 10” x 6-7/16” x 2-1/2”
Chassis Size (W x H x D)mm : 255mm x 63mm x 163.3mm
For anyone interested, here is the link to the product on Alpines site: linky
TIA |
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| crmsnidol |
quote:
Originally posted by AikiMDX
xcel:
That's a good point, thanks. I guess I would only need to tap in to the L/R coming in from the rear aux inputs and add RCA's up front for it to work for an Ipod or similar device.
I am torn between replacing the factory cd changer with the Alpine changer that supports MP3 (CHA-S634) and simply plugging in something like an Ipod. I'm leaning towards the changer swap out rather than having a loose player in the car that I would likely not use almost any other time. Clearly there are capacity differences but also determining how to control the mp3 player and tracks is an unknown to me at this time.
Can anyone tell me whether the above changer will fit under the seat where the factory changer goes? Here are the specs:
Chassis Size (W x H x D)in : 10” x 6-7/16” x 2-1/2”
Chassis Size (W x H x D)mm : 255mm x 63mm x 163.3mm
For anyone interested, here is the link to the product on Alpines site: linky
TIA
I'm going with an MP3 solution myself and didn't really consider a changer before. The one you linked is a lot cheaper than the MP3 CD HU's that I've been looking at (Sony MD70 and Alpine 7894). My biggest concern is ease of use for my wife. I plan on having a DVD player and screens added and want to make the setup as easy to manipulate as possible from the driver's seat. If my daughter wants a different movie or audio book played, I want the switchover to be convenient. How would another Alpine CD changer work with the stock radio? Would you think that a replacement HU that has MP3 capability gives you better sound? Is the changer replacement an easy way to keep the NAVI voice with the system? |
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| AikiMDX |
For anyone interested in a portable mp3 solution to go along with the new AUX input being talked about here, there was an interesting announcement a few days ago from Sony. It looks like a portable cd player but is also a dvdrom/cd-rw drive with usb 2.0 connectivity. The best part is that it will play mp3's from DVD's! So, if you or a friend has the ability to burn dvd's you can have 4GB per DVD of mp3's to play.
linky
From the announcement it looks like about $300 with November availibility. |
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| MDXtrous |
If I'm not mistaken the following people are interested in the Group Buy. Please let me know if you want to be taken out of the list or added to the list. I think not everyone signed up on the "official" Group Buy list setup by admin. But I'll try to work that out. It's a total of 11 people right now:
MDXNYC
Mocking-DX
David O'Brien
Ronsully
xcel
Jonathan Kern
papawolf
MDXtatic
mcclendons
Emerald0
RKGlenn
I'll try to get ordering instructions then and I'll let you guys know. |
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| MDXtrous |
Just spoke with Ron and all those interested should call Streeteffectz direct at 732.388.7000 .
Just mention the acuramdx.org and they'll take down your information. |
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| xcel |
Hi MDXtrous:
___I just spoke with one of Ron’s contemporaries and he took down all information needed except for my CC number? He mentioned Ron should be getting back to me soon. If you speak with him today/tomorrow/next week, you can have him pass along any other information in regards to the cable right back into this thread. It will save on the back and forth messaging in my case ;)
___Good Luck and thanks for putting this together!
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| EMDEEXNYC |
Not new to the board, but just registered. I don’t want to interfere with the flow of the board or the group buy (apologies in advance). Thought I’d help add some clarifications to questions posed to acura about the Bose system and someone’s statement indicating that no external changer could be added to the Bose in dash 6.
I have a 02 Touring with the excellent in dash 6 Bose system, no-nav. I also HAVE ADDED an external Alpine 620 changer under the passenger seat. So, the Bose system with the 6 in dash WILL control an external changer. I had the changer left over from a 99 BMW 328i (E46) Sport which I recently sold. Tired of the acura changer jamming and playing homemade CDs intermittently, I splurged for $50 at Crutchfield and got the HONIL adapter (could have purchased PIE HON/PC-ALP or Blitzsafe HON/ALP DMX v.1). Plugs right into port beside main radio harness. Press the CD button twice, now I get to listen to what I want and not what acura wants me to listen to. The adapter will control the 620, 630 and MP3 capable 634 with the 130B cable. Will it work with the Touring/NAV MDXs? Likely. Before everyone jumps on me, yes I know those looking at this thread want the adapter with RCA jacks to expand system, was just trying to help with Touring Bose in dash 6 changer questions. Hope everything is opaque now. |
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| maransm |
Hi,
I just got 2003 Premium/Base model last week. I am planning to install Alpine CHA-S634 and hope this converter work for it.
Can I install Alpine CHA-S634 and this converter on my own or do I need to go to some experts to get it done?
Please confirm and also count me in.. I have already added me for the groupbuy.
Thanks. |
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| Quick Silver |
Hey guys, how's it going?
I am from the Acura-CL forum and have been lurking over here for a while. This piece that ron from streeteffects is selling seems to be the solution to the problem most of us have been experience with the fm-modulator. My question is, i found a similar unit, will it work?
Here is the link
http://www.autosoundgear.com/Value/...ONCLRX&Cc=&tpc=!
will this unit serve the same purpose?? |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by Quick Silver
Hey guys, how's it going?
I am from the Acura-CL forum and have been lurking over here for a while. This piece that ron from streeteffects is selling seems to be the solution to the problem most of us have been experience with the fm-modulator. My question is, i found a similar unit, will it work?
Here is the link
http://www.autosoundgear.com/Value/...ONCLRX&Cc=&tpc=!
will this unit serve the same purpose??
The link is not working... |
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| AcuraMDX2002 |
Does any one know if the adapter can be used with an external cd changer, and if so, how?
I have an Alpine changer in my base X using two adapters (HONIL and ACUALP in this configuration: Alpine Changer (CHM-S601) --> extension cable--> ACUALP --> HONIL --> Headunit)
I would like to add the aux in capability for my portable mp3 (iPod). |
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| MDXtrous |
| Yes, the one that works with existing Alpine CD Changers are $10 more at $75 shipped. |
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| MDXtrous |
According to my count there should be about 11 or 12 people interested. Officially, 8 people signed up on the Group Buy setup by admin. But only one person has called in about the Group Buy.
Can everyone give Streeteffectz a call at 732.388.7000 to give them your info? |
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| RandomSequoia |
Per previous thread under Audio and Electronics, this changer works fine with the base stereo (plus HONIL plus Alpine KCA-130B adapter), installed under the driver's seat using Alpine-supplied hardware.
RS |
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| maransm |
I called Streeteffectz just now and gave my order to Greg Milimschuk.
I ordered the cable for Alphine CHA-S 634. He told me that it would be $75 with groupbuy, $85 without group buy including shipping.
Come on guys.. Call them and order the adapter as soon as possible... |
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| MDXNYC |
| Sorry guys. I ordered my adapter yesterday but didn't feel like waiting another week or so to install my new screen and dvd player. So I decided to pay the extra $10 in order to get it sooner. Oh, by the way he said only one person was in on the group buy as of yesterday... |
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| xcel |
Hi MDXtrous:
___I already called Street_Effects w/ my address information (2) weeks ago? but they did not ask for a CC number at that time? Should I call them back? I have to speak with Ron about a 17” LCD install at some point in the future anyway but I don’t want to fill up their message backlog needlessly if they already have my information on file.
___As for the display I was talking about in the other thread … The 17” LCD as shown below is just a hair over $500 with various coupons applied available from Dell’s peripheral store. Next month should be even cheaper ;) The base is removable for a flat mount install but I am hoping that Ron can provide me with someone in my locale that can do a great job with a professional looking install or if he can possibly do it himself. It’s a long drive however :( I am certainly looking forward to discussing it with him in any case.
___I think I am speaking for all of us in the Group Buy when I say thanks again for moving this cable purchase along. I cannot wait for the new X nor the specific audio cable solution that both you and Ron have setup/offered.
___Good Luck and thanks again.
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| MDXtrous |
I just spoke with Ron again, and he states that only three people have called him to give their info. He's trying to move things along for people that have already called, but needs to amass the numbers first.
Officially, we now have 7 people on the Group Buy, but more according to this thread.
If everyone could either PM Ron at ron@se or e-mail him at ron@streeteffectz.com , or call at 732.388.7000
it would be of great help to put this together.
Thanks |
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| maransm |
MDXtrous, Question for you,
After installing this adaper, how does the head unit handles the playlist and shuffle CD?
I read in the other thread for CHA-S634 install and he is getting only the cd number and couldn't handle the shuffling of all CDs in the changer.
Any idea?
Thanks.. |
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| MDXtrous |
quote:
Originally posted by maransm
MDXtrous, Question for you,
After installing this adaper, how does the head unit handles the playlist and shuffle CD?
I read in the other thread for CHA-S634 install and he is getting only the cd number and couldn't handle the shuffling of all CDs in the changer.
Any idea?
Thanks..
maransm,
Sorry, but I don't have the changer. I just have the Base in-dash CD Player, so I don't know how the adapter affects the changer. |
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| AikiMDX |
maransm,
I have been wondering about the same thing (especially with the idea of mp3's in folders in the changer). For anyone that might know, would this controller work?
link to Crutchfield for the controller
Ignoring the FM Modulator functionality, it says that it can control any Ai-Net changer. The question would be, can we have two "controllers" on the same cd changer. Or, would we simply plug in the L/R into our factory head units (using an adapter) but not use the factory head unit to control it. Anyone with experience installing this kind of changer and the wiring that goes with it could really help out here. Ron?
If this will work, anyone have suggestions on a good place to put it?
Controller Specs:
Overview: This unit is an FM modulator with a line level input, so it can be used with any line level source. It will also control Alpine Ai-Net protocol CD, MP3, and DVD changers. It also controls Alpine's XM Radio tuner and with an adapter can control multiple changers.
RF Modulator Features
Modulation Frequencies: The output can be modulated on one of 12 different frequencies. They range from 87.7 MHz to 89.9 MHz in 200kHz steps (87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, 89.3, 89.5, 89.7, and 89.9).
Output level: The output level of the modulator is adjustable to match the volume level of the radio. The volume of each input can be set individually.
Treble Pre-Emphasis: If the treble seems muted during CD playback it can be increased using the Treble Pre-Emphasis circuit. This feature is switchable.
Aux input: Left and right RCA auxiliary inputs are on the side of the hide away unit. ** emphasis mine **
Dimensions: Hide away module: Width=5.127", Height=1.387", Depth=3.715".
FM Playback: When you return to listening to FM radio, turn the power of the FM modulator off, otherwise the antenna signal is decreased.
XM Radio Controller Features
Channel Search: The XM radio channels can be searched one at a time (channel 4, channel 5, channel 6, etc).
Category Search: Using category search you can jump between categories, rather than one channel at a time.
Presets: There are two XM Radio bands (XM1 and XM2). Each XM Radio band has 6 channel presets, for a total of 12.
Display: The information displayed for XM Radio can be changed from Channel Name to Artist's name to Song title (not all displays are available on all stations all the time).
CD Changer Controller Features
Disc Skip: Discs can be skipped in either direction (forward or backward).
Track Skip: Tracks can be skipped in either direction.
Fast Forward and Fast Backward: An audible search in either direction is possible within the track.
MIX: Random play is possible within the disc playing currently. When all the tracks on that disc have played, the changer will load the next disc and play its tracks in random order. Random play can also be selected for all discs.
Repeat: Either the current song or the current disc can be repeated when it finishes. When the last disc in the player finished, the first disc begins playback automatically.
Disc Scan: The first 10 seconds of each track can be played when looking for a specific song.
Multi-Changer Capability: Using the Ai-Net protocol, it is possible to use up to 6 CD changers (optional multi changer switching device required)
Display: This controller and display support CD Text information, ID3 Tag (for MP3s), and Disc Titling programmed into the changer.
MP3: This controller is compatible with MP3 changers. There are also folder up and folder down buttons to quickly find the desired song.
Display Panel
Controls: The wired display has buttons for power, disc up and down, track up and down, Display, and a rotary knob which serves multiple functions.
Mounting: The display can be surface mounted using included Velcro or flush mounted using the included bracket and trim panel.
Wiring: The display plugs into the hide away FM modulator via the attached 76" cable.
Dimensions:
Display: Width=4.44", Height=1.563", Depth=1.085"
With Flush mount bracket: Width=5.14", Height=2.243", Depth=0.635 (Display face extends 0.584" above mounting surface)
Remote
The remote has the following functions:
Power
Source
Title
Disc Up
Disc Down
Track Up
Track Down
Fast Forward
Fast Backward
Play/Pause
Mix
Repeat
Scan
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