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114 messages, Last post on Mar 02, 2009 at 5:21 AM
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Craig, Actually I am using the part I showed above with a nav system, works just fine.... I'd suggest giving them a call about your specific car and seeing what they say, I cant remember the guys name who set my order up over there, but the number is 858-689-4141 and it works fine in my car with nav.
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Replying to: bswanson (Aug 18, 2004 12:29 pm) Craig |
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I'm surprised how little discussion there is on the MP3 accessory. With the demand for the MP3 format exploding in recent years in the form of compact players, it seems the auto industry is still a few years behind in implementing this technology into their audio systems. I did a search for "MP3" in this thread and only came up with 14 entries...and not all referring to the MP3 player of the TSX and not one of them could answer my questions about it. I went to an Acura dealer on Sunday and their salesman were at a loss to my questions. The guy I initially talked to didn't even know the TSX came with an MP3 player option. The second salesman I talked to knew of the MP3 player, but didn't know any details about it. A third salesman behind a desk thought the MP3 option was available for both the TL and TSX. I'm pretty sure it's not available for the TL...but if it is, could someone please verify? If someone has one installed with Nav, could you please describe how it works, i.e.: Does it use the Nav screen to display song titles? If it does, does it use the filename as the title, or (for you computer savvy people) does it use the ID3v1 or ID3v2 tags that can be associated with MP3 files? Will the MP3 player take both CD-R's and CD-RW's? I'm looking into purchasing a TSX. The option of an MP3 player won't make or break my decision. But one thing is for sure; I do want an MP3 player of some kind and knowing how the factory player works will allow me to decide whether to use theirs or just get my own. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Replying to: tokash (Mar 01, 2005 9:21 am) On the flip side, I wish that my TSX (and all other cars) included an auxillary input mode in the stereo that used a simple 1/8" stereo plug. This would enable us all to use any portable device (iPOD, mp3 player, laptop sound, etc.) through the stereo. Some aftermarket decks have this, but why not factory systems? Does anyone else hate using FM transmitters (especially with an antenna in the rear window)? And any TSX owners have an FM transmitter that works well?
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Replying to: rko2 (Mar 01, 2005 10:34 am) I also wish the stereo dash layout wasn't so proprietary so you could easily swap the factory stereo with a prefered in-deck audio system. Maybe they do this in order to coerce the consumer into keeping/buying their accessories. I've tried using an FM transmitter (not in a TSX though) and found it to be lacking. You can still pick up engine noise and other background influences; you can't really have a pure sound with FM. Anyway, still looking for answers to my original posts...
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Replying to: rko2 (Mar 01, 2005 10:34 am) When connected, you can press the "CD" button twice (display says CD-C) to select the aux-in. Basically, the adapter hijacks the CD-changer input jack for a generic aux-in. Being a direct line-in, the sound quality is very good. I believe the adapter is made by P.I.E., and it was easy to install. Check out some of the TSX-centric enthusiast web sites for more info. CRaig
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Replying to: c_hunter (Mar 01, 2005 7:26 pm) Can u give any additional info on where u found/bought TSX adapter to use the AUX feature for an I-pod, or the product/part number? Its exactly what I have been looking for! I spent 2 hrs at the Acura dealer on Mon, and another hour on the phone with Panasonic (radio maker) I have the Nav version, not certain if yours does or if that matters? Thanks very much. George, Long Beach, CA
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Replying to: geoinsdca (Mar 15, 2005 6:37 pm) Craig |
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Replying to: tokash (Mar 01, 2005 2:46 pm) I bought a TSX with the MP3 CD player. I have only used it for CD-Rs. It has recognized every single one that I have used (purchased or created manually). I don't have a navigation system, so I don't know where it would display it there. On the other hand, I would presume that it would display the data in the same place as the XM radio display. As far as what is visible ... it is disappointing. It displays "D-# T-#" where # is the number of the disk and track. It treats the directories as disks and the MP3 files in the directories as tracks. They could have come up with anything better than that (even 8.3 format would have been better!). It makes it virtually impossible to select a particular song that you want without memorizing the number of the disks and the number of tracks for each (and the directories are probably alphabetical). I have many MP3 CDs that are for Bible teachings, so I still find value in this option, but if I wanted it just for music, I would not have bought it. My only hope is that sometime in the future, someone will come up with a firmware upgrade, since the radio can display text, as it does with XM. |
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