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Anyone using their Titan as an MP3 player in the car?

I found out I can put rhapsody tracks on the SD card on my Titan (XV6800) so I've been using it as my car MP3 player. Problem is when it's plugged into the charger I get some noise (the phone is connected to my car using an aux port.) My question is does anyone use a similar setup, and if so what do you use as your charger? Right now I'm using a cig port to USB thing. I could probably reroute the ground, but I'd rather not deal with the mess of wires.

is this capable?

ca3sar said:
is this capable?
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?? Are you asking how I have my phone as my MP3 player?
You need something like this. I have that connected to the 2.5mm/USB splitter that comes with the phone, then there's a 3.5mm lead that goes from that connector to my car stereo's aux input.
Considering there's a mic on the adapter, it doubles as a handsfree kit so when a call comes in, the music pauses and I can hear the caller through my stereo.

Pioneer Avic D3
I have the Pioneer Avic D3x in my car with the bluetooth module. I just installed it. I had to install a plugin on the mogul called a Jet something and it connected fine with my audio in the car. I can listen to my radio station SuperRadioMix.com and it mutes out when someone calls. The station streams perfectly to my mogul phone. This may sound like a advertising for my radio station....and it is. . Just to let you know you can do it.
C-Zer

DJ C-Zer said:
I have the Pioneer Avic D3x in my car with the bluetooth module. I just installed it. I had to install a plugin on the mogul called a Jet something and it connected fine with my audio in the car. I can listen to my radio station SuperRadioMix.com and it mutes out when someone calls. The station streams perfectly to my mogul phone. This may sound like a advertising for my radio station....and it is. . Just to let you know you can do it.
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Oh yea, blutooth would solve the problem because it's most likely related to the common ground, however I already have a rather nice Eclipse head, so I'm not looking to replace it. I am looking around for blutooth adapters though.

That noise you're hearing is a ground loop. The only way to get rid of it is to use some kind of ground loop noise isolator, like this one:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Q56nh4BU3tR/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=127SNI135
I use Mortplayer on my Titan for MP3's as well as streaming radio. It works really good!
Coodaddy

i had a mini usb to 3.5 adapter but didnt work, i have verizon? any possible links?

ca3sar said:
i had a mini usb to 3.5 adapter but didnt work, i have verizon? any possible links?
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This is exactly what I'm using. You can find it on Verizon's site, you might also be able to find it in the store.
Thanks coodaddy1, I figured that was the next step. I thought about running a ground from the cig lighter to the chassis to see if it eliminated the hum.

I am using the usb/2.5 splitter that came with the phone with a 2.5-3.5 splitter i got a radio shack, all that connected to my stereo line in. Works like a charm.

propagandax said:
I am using the usb/2.5 splitter that came with the phone with a 2.5-3.5 splitter i got a radio shack, all that connected to my stereo line in. Works like a charm.
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I found that the 2.5-3.5 doesn't have the correct amount of posts and you will need to eventually pull out the tip to get full stereo (are you sure you are getting stereo sound rather than mono out of both speakers- all left or all right)?
If that works, cool!

This is what you need - Car Dock with Audio out
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=881
NICE
I have ordered from these guys before - very high quality

I use mine for that all the time. I have one of those bracketron mounting clips that clip to your vent and I use the included headphone adapter and the usb splitter (becuase it wont charge unless you connect the power to the usb splitter). I connect a mini usb cable to a usb adapter in the charger socket. To connect to the radio on my ford focus I have a digital adapter that lets me use standard rca jack input to the digital port on the back of the factory radio (works with any any audio source)
To connect to the 2.5mm headset adapter,I have a cable I made by chopping the end of a old 2.5mm handsfree headset and soldering a standard 3.5mm headset socket to it. You should be able to buy a similar adapter from any vendor on the web. The headset that the moguls included adapter wants is the standard four conductor one that most multimedia cell phones like the samsung a920 use. (I originally used the cable I made with a samsung) The only problems I have had is that vibration from driving sometimes jiggles the mini usb loose from the phone and you have to plug it in again. I guess I could route the cable over the top of the bracket to hold it in place to solve the problem,in fact,Ill try that tomorrow.
One other problem I have had is tomtom as it has no internal media player. I was using it for gps functionality,but other than the fact that it is missing all sorts of key information on my area,like points of interest that it really should have,its very difficult to switch out of it and control media player. That means that while you can start your music and then launch the gps program you are then stuck with whatever your play list is and cant control media player. Other than that it does work well and the voice comes through fine. I switched to Garmins gps software and it works great. It does not even need to have some other app initialize the gps like tomtom does. It does not have an internal media player either,but at least its a little easier to switch out of.

im running a bt headset with a miniplug straight into my aux input in my car. works well enough to stream music and mp3s

Play music via your TP on your car Radio

Found this on feabay today, think it is a very nice idea, and very cheap
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-FM-TRANSM...14&_trkparms=72:1300|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Regards
Rich

Ever Tried it??
I Read the page and it kind of looks weird.. it says the charger does not charge the phone just the transmitter.. Also it lacks a picture of the appropriate connector..
Just wondering if anybody else has tried it?

I have ordered one, and will let you know when it arrives
I would say it does power the handset too, and the connector is Mini USB.

I have one and with the Pro it has a bug to activate the voicelabel when i play my MP3's
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It seems that you could get it caught in a feeback loop if you have the FM radio set to listen to the station that you are trying to transmit on.
Wonder what it would do?...hmmm.

ktwildchild said:
It seems that you could get it caught in a feeback loop if you have the FM radio set to listen to the station that you are trying to transmit on.
Wonder what it would do?...hmmm.
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Well since you need headphones plugged in or the FM radio won't work, I don't think you could find out!

The Motorola T505 is really nice, though a little pricey. Its basically a bluetooth speakerphone with an FM transmitter.
So your music and calls use BT A2DP, then the T505 broadcasts that over an FM station. It'll even pick the best station and tell you to tune to it. If you're listening to music and a call comes in, it'll pause the music announce the number, and if you answer it, it'll play the call over your car speakers (like OnStar).
I've used it on a 5+ hour trip and never had to charge it, I forgot how long the battery is rated for.

In my car i´ve a CD Changer Radio without a cd changer connected. Those radios have a connection possibility (the normal connector to the changer) at the rear, where you can connect a cable which ends in a 2,5 mm (we call it "klinkenstecker", i dont know the english word). So you can buy an adapter from USB to 2,5 mm "klinke", and your TP gives great sound, in my opinion its better than the car radio ... The manufactor of the connector is called HAMA
Greetz
Boris
P.S.: sorry for my bad english

Phone music through car stereo plus a lot more using iTech Stereo clip
I wrote a similar post a few montsh back (almost a year) in the Tilt section.
a very nifty way is getting a A2DP stereo BT headset connected to the car.
Easy as 1-2-3 if you have a car stereo with either AUX or so called iPod input (eeek). Most of these inputs are either in the center console or armrest storage compartment.
How to Step-1 (Music and Navi):
Get a cheap but good working BT headset with std. headphone out (3.5mm). I use an iTech clip 35 for example.
Get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable, if you want to have handsfree at the same time get a LONG cable.
Connect iTech with AUX through cable
Start BT and activate A2DP profile (also known as stereo headset in some devices).
Start BT and AudioManager at phone and enjoy music through your car stereo.
Since A2DP will route ALL output to the BT device and therefore AUX input of your car you may listen to your voice navigation as well. Cool thing Tilt and Raphael will play music while Navi is active and mute music for Navi directions and come back...to music.
How to Step-2 (Music, Navi, Handsfree):
If you use a long 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable you can route the cable and iTech clip somewhere near your head (visor) or even behind the little grid MOST cars have meanwhile regardless if they are equipped with a handsfree BT option or not (take a look at the overhead light and consult with a good shop manual in most cases there is enough space).
Mount the clip and - voila - here is your handsfree.
Hint, if you permanently install the iTech clip extend the charging cable and use a cigarette lighter with USB port to charge.

why not use the cab bt to head phones. and mount the ptt funtion to turn on the app to forward the audio to your bt car system then no wires

Agreed but BTAudio and BTToggle messes with the phone, so how do you pick up a call?

FMTalk unit suffers from alternator whine interference
Jimllfixit said:
Found this on feabay today, think it is a very nice idea, and very cheap
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-FM-TRANSM...14&_trkparms=72:1300|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Regards
Rich
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I had my PURE Highway In-Car DAB Digital Radio FM Transmitter stolen which I mainly used to transmit my TP MP3's to the car radio and needed a replacement.
So I bought a FMTalk unit for use in my 3 year old Renault Laguna but it picks up alternator whine interference and crackles too.
I tried these too but had the same whine
Belkin TuneCast II
Sendai XM800 FM Transmitter
In the end I got a Griffin iTrip Auto Universal Plus which works a treat at a reasonable price although it doesn't have the phone talk function like the more pricey Motorola T505 or Parrot MK6100.
The main point was that the FMTalk unit suffers from alternator whine interference

Decent sound in car?

Hi, I have an XDA Serra, very pleased with this phone so far, the only downside is battery life, but hey I can live with that.
I am using it in the car for Sat Nav (Co Pilot 6) or in car holder for calls on the move.
Unfortunately the sound generated from the handset speaker isn't great and therefore I would like to be able to either use a car holder that amplifies the sound, or use the phone through the a car stereo.
My current stereo is pretty basic so I am looking to change it for a Bluetooth model, however I would like to know what works and which model to buy (not too expensive).
I would like to be able to 1) hear phone calls 2) run co-pilot 3) play music through the car stereo. Is it possible to do this through a BT capable Stereo? anyone got this working succesfully?
Cheers, Blair

There is another issue with the sound: as the speaker ist on the back side of the phone, most car holders will cover the speaker, so the volume goes down. Same happens when you lay it on the table.

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dark_lobito, thanks for your response, I must admit I didn't pick up on that at first, just checked my car kit and it appears that the speaker is not fully covered, but is blocking some of the speaker.
I bought this http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=169986 which is OK for the price, and gives enough sound for a quiet room indoors. It's not amazing but is good enough for using as a portable radio/music player, but not in the car.
I have been looking and there are quite a few car stereos with BT audio streaming, as well as phone capabilities. But I need to know if it works as I want it to before splashing out.
I am hoping somebody has got these functions working with a BT Car Stereo to advise me.
Cheers, Blair

My car has an Auxilliary input, so I used the adapter that came with the phone and plugged the charger and Aux In wire to the phone. That sends the sound through the speakers of your car.
Also when you use the adapter that came with the phone it lets you use the microphone also so it works perfectly.

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samz465, thanks for reply, but I'm not sure what u mean? The only adapter I got with the phone (O2 XDA Serra version) was a cable that allows u to connect to a 3.5 jack.
Sorry to be a pain, any pictures showing what adaptor you mean?
Cheers, Blair

Can I jump in here?
I have the HTC Pro too (Sprint)
I also have a car with an IPOD input
Well tonight I connected that to the phone's dongle via the 3.5mm input.
It sounds so good with my speakers ..BUT when I connect the USB headset that came with it, and make a phone call, they can't hear me but I can hear them just LOUD
Am I doing something wrong?
jeff

You might want to check out the Motorola T605 - Bluetooth hands-free car kit. It has stereo BT profile and an FM transmitter.
Might save you the cost and installation of a new head unit.
I've never used the T605 so I can't vouch for how good it is.

i've bought a car kit fm transmitter from ebay & made a quick review of it here. it works ok but you can only charge it if you don't use the fm transmitter & vice versa, it does not have a speaker unfortunately... does the job ok otherwise. decent/good enough sound for GPS & even for music playback

Too get better sound you should also try SRS WOW HD. It boosts volume and certainly clears up the mumble. Voices are recognizable as voices instead of monsters coming out of a can.

Easiest way to connect to car speakers?

Not to use for calling just for music

Buy a A2DP capable Bluetooth FM car kit / transmitter. Put it in the lighter plug, adjust the radio frequency and ready to go. Some of them sound very good, but some are terrible. Check before you buy.

Thanks, if anyone has a recommendation please let me know!

If you have an older car you could get a Cassette adapter. That's what I use right now and it sounds nice. Otherwise you could get a Axillary cable if your car has the port for it. I'm not a fan of the wireless stuff.

been reading up on some bluetooth devices, most seem to have mixed feedback on the quality of the sound... and not cheap either
No casette but will check if there's a port I've never paid any attention to!

The wifi chip has fm reciever/transmitter. So far it's not used, as far as I've heard. The transmitter would be usefull in this case.
I have a car fm transmitter that has usb(for memory sticks, fat partitions) and audio jack input. Not the highest quality but it was cheap. If the transmitter in the nexus is going to be enabled and a propper app is made we could just use it on any car radio reciever.
Any hope of this happening anytime soon?

[Q] Car audio?

My car does not have native bluetooth.
Right now what I use with my iPhone is a Kensington cigarette adapter-powered dock connector, that charges the dock and also has a line-out cord - so I charge + get audio out of the dock.
what is my equivalent solution once my android phone arrives? Is there any alternative besides:
USB cable + USB->cigarette adapter, plus a 3.5mm male-male cable
Edit: To clarify, my current car situation is:
NO native bluetooth support. Would either need something like a bluetooth speaker (sucks for music, okay for calls?) or a bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter
I have a center console which has a cigarette adapter and a 3.5mm female port right beside it... so this is the AUX for my audio. Thinking at this time, at least, I'd prefer to keep using this AUX input for my music...

I use this: http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC8-Bluetooth-Transmitter-iPhone4/dp/B003OTXBY6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Connects through bluetooth for media and calls. Then connects to your car stereo with either FM or 3.5mm. It also has a charger built in.

Do you want bluetooth audio or hardwired output to an auxiliary input on your car stereo? The latter will have substantially better audio quality.

If you have a relatively new Kenwood receiver, Kenwood offers an app in the Play Store that enables you to play music over USB. The reviews seem to be rather negative though, and I don't think it offers full control. I'll try it out in my car once I get all my music uploaded to Google, but I'll probably just keep using my iPod as it has full native compatibility.

there is only one correct answer to this thread
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P9400BH-Mobile-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B006YBQ6Z2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1
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Solutions Etcetera said:
Do you want bluetooth audio or hardwired output to an auxiliary input on your car stereo? The latter will have substantially better audio quality.
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To clarify, my current car situation is:
NO native bluetooth support. Would either need something like a bluetooth speaker (sucks for music, okay for calls?) or a bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter
I have a center console which has a cigarette adapter and a 3.5mm female port right beside it... so this is the AUX for my audio. Thinking at this time, at least, I'd prefer to keep using this AUX input for my music...

nyvram1 said:
there is only one correct answer to this thread
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P9400BH-Mobile-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B006YBQ6Z2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1
:good::good::good:
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Ya... not looking to get any replacement receiver or anything like that!
Also, it's a 2007 Honda Accord...

Kaitlyn2004 said:
Edit: To clarify, my current car situation is:
NO native bluetooth support. Would either need something like a bluetooth speaker (sucks for music, okay for calls?) or a bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter
I have a center console which has a cigarette adapter and a 3.5mm female port right beside it... so this is the AUX for my audio. Thinking at this time, at least, I'd prefer to keep using this AUX input for my music...
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What I posted does exactly this.

Kaitlyn2004 said:
Ya... not looking to get any replacement receiver or anything like that!
Also, it's a 2007 Honda Accord...
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too bad. these pioneer head units are INSANELY good. the 2 USB connections to charge or plug in SD cards alone is worth the price..not to mention the bluetooth capabilities to remotely control pandora from your head unit or steering wheel controls

Kaitlyn2004 said:
To clarify, my current car situation is:
NO native bluetooth support. Would either need something like a bluetooth speaker (sucks for music, okay for calls?) or a bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter
I have a center console which has a cigarette adapter and a 3.5mm female port right beside it... so this is the AUX for my audio. Thinking at this time, at least, I'd prefer to keep using this AUX input for my music...
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Then just connect the headphone out of the phone into the AUX audio jack. Note that you *may* run into ground loop problems when the phone is connected to the AUX jack AND it is charging from the vehicle's 12V, resulting in a possible range of hum and noise gremlins. If you do, power supplies with an isolated ground are available.

Based on your needs i think you're looking for something like one of these. Stream from phone to car via bluetooth and output via mini-stereo to car AUX port. They each work a bit differently and have different features, so i'd compare them and see which suits your needs.
I should note, to charge the phone, you'd just need a separate usb charger or cable.
Griffin BlueTrip Aux
http://store.griffintechnology.com/bluetrip-aux
Samsung HS3000 (can charge via 9V usb adapter)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Stereo-Clip-On-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B0057WWK5E
Belkin BT music receiver
http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F4U037