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DIN size1DIN1DIN
Short body
Front panel
detachable
detachable
Media types
USB storage (front)
iPod/iPhone connection
Android connection
USB storage (front)
iPod/iPhone connection
Android connection
FLAC support
Equipment
Multimedia
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Equalizer
Number of bands135
Number of fixed settings
/two custom/
High Pass Filter (HPF)
Low Pass Filter (LPF)
Amplifier specs
Power per channel50 W50 W
Number of channels44
Control
Control functions
steering wheel controls
steering wheel controls
Outputs
Speaker connectionISO/RCAISO/RCA
Line out22
Inputs
front AUX
Other inputsfor microphone
More features
Tuner bandsFM/AМ
FM/AМ /memory for 24 stations/
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Added to E-Catalogoctober 2017october 2016

Short body

Tape recorders with a shortened body.

In this case, shortened means a case that has a shallower depth than classic radio tape recorders equipped with CD drives. Due to this, such models are quite compact, which, in particular, simplifies installation and facilitates wiring. Of course, CD / DVD discs are not supported in principle by such radio tape recorders, but this is not a serious drawback — nowadays there are quite enough alternatives to such media. Also note that the shortened layout does not affect the mounting size (see above) — it can be 1 DIN or 2 DIN, and standard solutions are even larger.

Number of bands

The number of bands in the radio equalizer.

In this case, the band means a separate part of the frequency range, the volume of which can be adjusted using the equalizer independently of the other parts. The more bands the equalizer has, the more accurately it allows you to adjust the overall sound of the car radio acoustics. However, note that multi-band equalizers are quite difficult to set up, therefore they are recommended primarily for experienced users.

Number of fixed settings

The number of fixed settings (presets) provided in the car radio equalizer.

The presence of such settings can greatly simplify the adjustment: choosing the right preset is easier than manually adjusting each EQ band. At the same time, presets are often selected by the manufacturer for certain genres of music and have the appropriate names — "Rock", "Pop", "Jazz", etc.; this simplifies the task even more. And the more fixed settings in the device, the wider the choice of the user. In some radio tape recorders, in addition to pre-flashed ones, user presets are also provided — they can be programmed in advance and turned on in the same way as the preset ones.

High Pass Filter (HPF)

The ability to adjust the high cut without affecting other frequency ranges. Thanks to this, you can improve the overall timbre of the sound by completely removing the high frequencies, if necessary (for example, for a subwoofer). Moreover, this method of adjustment is much simpler than adjusting individual equalizer bands (see above). Typically, this function is combined with bass control (see below).

Other inputs

Additional outputs provided in the design of the radio in addition to those described above. These are, usually, rather specific connectors that are rare, for example:

— Control bus input. Input for connecting the control bus — CAN, 5L-Bus, etc. The general idea of the control bus is to combine all the electronics of the car using the simplest single or double wire — instead of complex and bulky multi-wire bundles. Connection to the control bus allows, in particular, to display various data on the radio screen — speed, fuel consumption, tyre pressure, engine temperature, etc.

— Coaxial. Digital input for audio transmission (including multi-channel) through a single connector via an electrical coaxial cable. It is used to connect various advanced audio equipment.

— For the microphone. Input for connecting an external microphone. The microphone itself can be useful, for example, when using the radio as a car kit for a mobile phone, or for voice control. And the input for this accessory in different models can use different types of connectors, this point (as well as additional connection features) should be specified separately.

— For GPS antenna. Input for connecting an external GPS antenna. For more information about GPS navigation itself, see "Multimedia", here we note that an additional antenna provides more reliable reception, improving positioning accuracy and reducing the start time of the GPS receiver after a break in oper...ation.

— For DVD changer. Service connector for connecting a DVD-changer — an external player for several DVD (or CD) discs. The presence of such an input allows not only to play music from the changer, but also to control its settings from the radio: switch between discs, manage playlists, etc. Note that the compatibility of the connector with a specific changer will not hurt to clarify separately.

— For Bluetooth-adapter. Input for connecting an external Bluetooth adapter. For more information about Bluetooth, see "Multimedia", here we note that in some radio tape recorders, instead of the built-in module, this option may be provided. It is convenient in cases where there is no certainty that Bluetooth will be needed in fact: you can buy a radio without overpaying for additional equipment, and purchase an adapter separately if necessary. However, note that the radio, usually, is compatible only with certain models of adapters; the list of compatible accessories in each case must be specified separately.
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