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SUVs Mazda CX-7 Audio Stereo questions on the Mazda CX-7 (iPod, Speakers, AUX)
169 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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Replying to: rex10 (Feb 07, 2007 4:04 pm) The Mazda accessory system can either select playlist, artist, album, song, etc. It's cumbersome (and yes, the OEM display only displays numbers, not "real" song information) but at least it works. I wouldn't mind controlling the iPod directly (the Mazda link doesn't do that) but I like the fact that I plug the iPod in and throw it in the glovebox, out of sight. |
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Replying to: cxrabbit (Feb 07, 2007 5:38 pm) Oh, that sucks! Let's hope this is only an isolated occurrence! I'll be interested in learning more. Vince.
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Feb 08, 2007 2:58 am) I hate to say it, but I wouldn't be too hopeful. Last time I was at the dealer the Service Manager there told me that the Tech Line told him there were some "issues" with the Nav/Radio System, but he didn't get anymore specific than that. But I do hope for everyone else with the Nav system I'm wrong! |
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Replying to: carlitos92 (Feb 07, 2007 6:45 pm) One nice feature is that it has a standard headphone jack as well. If no ipod is present, it takes the input from the headphone jack. I basically am in the process of setting up some smart playlists in iTunes so that I'll always have something interesting to listen to in the first 5-6 playlists. I hope someday Mazda makes a new head unit that can be a replacement for the old-fashioned one they are currently using. In addition to reading MP3 discs it should add RDS for radio station names, and of course have the ability to read album/artist from attached ipods! PS: Audio link now also sells the same type of interface for USB devices, such as a card reader, portable disk, or thumbdrive. All you do is organize the mp3 files on the drive into 6 folders and it chooses the folder using the disk buttons on the head unit. You can shuffle songs using the random button on the head unit, etc.. I suppose you could buy an external, usb powered hard drive and keep it in the car semi-permanently (take it out to update songs). Pretty clever! |
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Replying to: carlitos92 (Feb 07, 2007 6:45 pm) One nice feature is that it has a standard headphone jack as well. If no ipod is present, it takes the input from the headphone jack. I basically am in the process of setting up some smart playlists in iTunes so that I'll always have something interesting to listen to in the first 5-6 playlists. I hope someday Mazda makes a new head unit that can be a replacement for the old-fashioned one they are currently using. In addition to reading MP3 discs it should add RDS for radio station names, and of course have the ability to read album/artist from attached ipods! PS: Audio link now also sells the same type of interface for USB devices, such as a card reader, portable disk, or thumbdrive. All you do is organize the mp3 files on the drive into 6 folders and it chooses the folder using the disk buttons on the head unit. You can shuffle songs using the random button on the head unit, etc.. I suppose you could buy an external, usb powered hard drive and keep it in the car semi-permanently (take it out to update songs). Pretty clever! |
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hi just got an email, and driving by saw the new CX9 on a dealer's lot the other day. It just occurred to me that maybe they've figured something out for this Nav package to hook up an iPod? has anyone inquired or feel the urge to ask their dealer? would it seem a possibility that it could help us CX7 owners? i may have to speak to my dealer in the next few days (pending my other navigation screen question post on that forum) and will inquire myself. cs |
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For all of us who would have preferred XM over Sirius in the CX7 this is good news. According to their press release: ... "once we are fully integrated, those of you who have factory-installed satellite radio will no longer be limited to the programming provided by the exclusive satellite radio service chosen by their car manufacturer." I'm also hoping that it will mean a cheaper subscription since adding a second radio to my present XM subscription is normallly cheaper than carrying both seperatly once my free 6 month trial of Sirius expires. I also like XM Channel lineup and programming better. The bad part is that we are back to having one satetlite service with no competition except for broadcast radio. I hope that is not a bad thing.
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Replying to: defreitasm (Feb 20, 2007 8:14 am) This is a major upheaval and it'll be interesting to watch this unfold. Hopefully, in the end, it'll stay commercial free and the fees remain stable. If they can sort this all out, it would be a nice change. Vince.
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Feb 20, 2007 8:32 am) You have some good points but the fact that XM sets can't receive Sirius and vice versa isn't a hurdle at this point. It simply means that they will have to combine the programming and broacast via both systems. Of coursen that is not cost effective and I can see how at some point they may decide to phase out one format but hopefully that will be regulated over time. We'll just have to wait and see.
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Replying to: defreitasm (Feb 20, 2007 8:14 am) I'm waiting for internet radio for my car, since that's what I listen to at home about 30% of the time. And sometimes I'll go to AOL.com and listen to some XM channels for free.  Check out XM & Sirius Satellite Radio too.
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