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Replying to: epicard (Feb 07, 2008 1:37 pm) Next step will likely be to order a ground loop insulator once I power up the iPod (my iPod battery doesn't last too long these days, so I have to plug it in). It's ridiculous that I have to take all these steps to listen to a MP3 player. This might explain the terrible rating for Audio in Consumer Reports. Oh well...at least activating the Sirius was painless! And I do enjoy driving the CX-9! It's awesome! |
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Replying to: epicard (Feb 07, 2008 1:37 pm) From what I have read, this should be taken care of on the power input side rather than the sound out side. I've heard that wrapping the power cord around a ferrite core will eliminate the noise. So, maybe you should ask Microsoft why the Zune comes with an unfiltered power supply.
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Replying to: maltb (Feb 07, 2008 2:04 pm) As to what models do filter it - all I can say is that my Mini Cooper didn't have this problem. |
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Replying to: nxs138 (Feb 02, 2008 2:59 pm) Not sure why a ground loop insulator is not built-in... nxs138, thanks for supplying that link to the ground loop insulator. I was planning to take my car to the dealer to have this checked, but for $20, I may just buy this device and be done with it. Wasting my time at the dealership while they try to figure out what's wrong (when they may end up charging me anyway) might not be the best way to go. I wasted 2 hours there last time, to have them change the locks to rolling/auto locks.....only to have them tell me it couldn't be done....which I'm not convinced is true. Anyway - thanks for all the feedback!
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After reading all previous posts, here is my understanding of the iPod issue in review. If anyone finds any flaws in my logic, let me know, as I am dealing with the same issue right now. The back of the radio has one input, which comes connected to the Aux port in the center console by default from the factory as long as you didn't purchase any add-ons (Sirus or iPod Integration Module). No problems so far. Now let say you would like one of the previously listed add-ons. These add-ons need to be connected to the same single plug in on the back of the radio. It sounds like a lot of the submitted issues come from the dealers simply disconnecting the Aux and connecting the add-on, rendering the Aux useless. Along comes the Switch Box. This device sounds like it plugs into the back of the radio, then Ys, allowing two devices to be plugged in, such as the original Aux and one add-on. Since there are three devices currently available (Sirus, Aux, iPod Integration Module), the Switch Box allows two of the three to be connected. Without the Switch Box, the user can just pick which item they want connected but nothing else will work. Ok, manifesto complete. 2008 GT
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Replying to: tucsonans (Feb 14, 2008 4:53 am)
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Replying to: maltb (Feb 14, 2008 9:51 am) |
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Replying to: epicard (Feb 07, 2008 1:37 pm) One of the preprinted pamphlets (#9999-92-cust-cxp-08) "getting to know your CX-9" reviews features on the car. In the audio system section it states, and I quote. "Bose Centerpoint surround sound expands the two-channel stereo mix of conventional CD's, MP3-encoded CD's and (when played from the rear seat entertainment system) DVD's encoded in two-channel stereo into five channels." Obviously there is a major screwup here on Mazdas' part. I have called Mazdas customer service at 1-800-222-5500 and spoken to "Austin" who never gets back to me with an answer. As far as I am concerned, I was sold an audio unit capable of playing MP3 encoded CD's and I will settle for no less than that. Especially as their own owner info confirms the ability of Bose system as an mp3 encoded cd player. Love some feedback on this. Roger
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Replying to: rmullette (Feb 15, 2008 8:17 am) Eric |
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As an update, I got my hands on the installation instructions for both Sirus and the iPod Integration Module. In the end, both have a 16-pin connector that fits the back of the stereo. So, you can have one or the other, but regardless of what you pick, the addition of the Switching Box allows the retained use of the Aux. All right on with what you said Maltb. So, in closing, does anyone have the iPod Integration Module, and more importantly, does anyone have it installed with the NAV system? There has got to be someone out there...
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