Note. Lotus appears to often use what is handy when putting radios in the cars so your car may have something different than what is specified on ordering.
aty,
Perhaps you can answer this. In the LA owner's manual they said the players except mp3 on cds. Does this unit also have the capability of an MP3 player connection without using cds?
I know absolutely nothing about stereos.
Chris
aty,
Perhaps you can answer this. In the LA owner's manual they said the players except mp3 on cds. Does this unit also have the capability of an MP3 player connection without using cds?
I know absolutely nothing about stereos.
Chris
Yup, the aux input lets you plug in any external audio source (mp3 player, walkman, computer, etc).
Since the pictures of the Blaupunkt's don't show a jack on the front of the unit, it probably requires an adaptor cord. It most likely plugs in the back of the unit, then you would thread the cord out into the passenger footwell (or wherever). The end of the cord would probably either have a mini-headphone style plug, or RCA plugs (the red and white plugs used for home stereo connections).
I used to have an Alpine HU with an adapter to RCA input. I loved it - the amp produced great sound. Then it got stolen.
Now I have JVC, which has a mini-headphone plug right on the face plate (which I have never actually used, all though this was one of my criteria for choosing the HU).
It's not as loud, doesn't have as good bass, and doesn't sound as clean...
I've heard good things about Blaupunkt, but for any car that had a bad stereo, if I were upgrading, I would definitely get an Alpine again...
In addition to the CD changer, you can also connect another external audio source equipped with a line output. The audio source can, for example, be a portable CD player, MiniDisc player or MP3 player.
The AUX input must be activated in the setup menu.
If you want to connect an external audio source, you will need an adapter cable. You can obtain this cable from a Blaupunkt dealer.
Did anybody else notice that the LosAngeles has an automated EQ system? You can set three different setting. One balance and EQ for the Driver Only one for driver and fron passenger and one for whole car. I expect the third I would set for the roof out for driver and passenger.
It will take MMC cards (I know redunant use of card). So if you have a MP3 player that takes those you could just slide in the card.
I have never ripped CD's to MP3 because we have CD changesr and space for CD's was not an issue. But with the Lotus I think having 10 hours of songs on one disc would be convenient. It would be like a mini changer! I am not sure I will miss the CD quality in the Lotus environment.
what?? not XM radio compatible? i want a head unit that controls an XM radio. i am an avowed XM addict. i very very rarely play anything other than XM these days. fabulous sound quality and in about a month all music is completely commercial free. looks like i have to rip this thing out and replace it with something capable
Must be a manual door to open to load the CD - don't see a button that would obviously open a door or slot. Had a Blaupunkt (I believe) in a '96 540i BMW - not a very good radio I must say - only real complaint I had about the car.
I want to have Flight of the Valkyrie or something like that blaring while I motor through downtown Cincinnati.
Does anyone know the fuse size for the evora 400 ignition fuse (C4 slot) ? I’m trying to hot wire a radar with an add a fuse kit . The kit came with a micro size that didn’t fit . Thanks!
Just completed my install of Joying double din head unit on my 2011 Evora. I had to make a custom faceplate and get creative with mounting, but I think it turned out pretty nice.
Having seen the 2 din conversion on the elise i was quite sure i wanted a screen inside my car which allowed me satnav etc .
I didnt want to hack my dash up and wanted something removable when not in use .
Having waited until the latest version was released
Here is my 1 Din 8 inch Joying...
Newish owner here so thanks for your patience. I have a 2007 with the stock Alpine HU and it isn't working that great (CD doesn't work, gives me some random error readings sometimes) so I am looking to replace it. Is swapping just the HU difficult (on a scale of 1-10 how hard)? Is it easier to...
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