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13 band equalizer. Audio amplifier MOSFET 4x50 W. Remote control from a smartphone. Karaoke function. Shortened body.
Application areacarcar
DIN size1DIN1DIN
Short body
Front panel
detachable
detachable
Media types
CD
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 bands1313
High Pass Filter (HPF)
Low Pass Filter (LPF)
Bass Boost function
Amplifier specs
Power per channel50 W50 W
Number of channels44
DSP
Control
Volume controlknob controlknob control
Control functions
steering wheel controls
steering wheel controls
Outputs
Speaker connectionISO/RCAISO/RCA
Line out33
Inputs
front AUX
More features
Tuner bandsFM/AМFM/AМ
Fast charge
Illumination colour selection
BacklightRGBRGB
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2019september 2019

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.

Media types

Media types supported by the car radio.

— CDs. Support for optical discs usually assumes at least compatibility with CD, the ability to work with DVD is somewhat less common . For more information about these types, see "Disk Types". Here we note that nowadays, disks are gradually being replaced by more compact and functional media — in particular, memory cards and USB devices; so many modern radio tape recorders, including high-end ones, do not have optical drives at all.

Memory cards. Ability to work with removable memory cards, usually SD or microSD; the module for reading them is called a card reader. This feature is convenient primarily because such cards are supported by many other devices — in particular, laptops and photo / video cameras. The card reader facilitates the exchange of data between these devices: for example, a selection of music from a laptop can be written to a memory card. Note that the specific type of supported cards needs to be specified separately — the (micro)SD format includes several varieties that are not quite compatible with each other.

USB drive (front). The ability of the radio to work with external USB-drives — " flash drives ", hard drives, MP3 players, etc. — to pla...y content directly from them. In this case, it means connecting such media to the USB connector located on the front panel of the radio — it is convenient because the connector is in close proximity, right at hand.

USB drive (rear). Connecting USB drives (see above) through the rear panel. However, the external device is connected not directly to the rear panel, but to an external USB connector, which, in turn, is connected to the rear panel with a cable. Such a connector does not take up space on the front panel, but you can place it on a shelf under the dashboard — and the connected drive will not stick out of the radio, but lie neatly on the shelf. But in standard radios (see above), the “rear” connection can be carried out a little differently — there the cable from the rear panel can be connected to the standard USB socket on the instrument panel using a special connector.

Connecting an iPod/iPhone. The ability to connect portable devices from Apple to the radio — primarily iPods and iPhone smartphones — through a special docking connector. Even the simplest options for such a connection, in addition to playing music, provide a number of additional features — in particular, control of the player's functions (for example, switching a track) from the control panel or remote control of the radio itself. And the most advanced models have a proprietary CarPlay system; for more information about it, see "Control functions".

Android connection. The ability to connect smartphones and other devices based on the Android operating system to the radio. Connection methods may vary: for example, some radio models support only a wired connection, others can use Bluetooth (see "Multimedia"). The same applies to the set of functions available in each case, this point should be clarified according to the manufacturer's official data. Specific features include direct playback of music from the phone (with control through the radio), working with the contents of its drive, watching videos, using the radio as a car kit for receiving calls, etc. And in high-end models, there is support for Android Auto smartphone integration technology; for more information about it, see "Control functions".

DSP

The presence in the radio built-in DSP — digital sound processor.

Such a processor improves the overall sound quality and provides additional options for its adjustment. One of the most important DSP functions is time correction: it allows you to adjust the acoustics so that the sound from speakers located at different distances from the user reaches it at the same time. Such coordination significantly improves the impression of the sound. In addition, radios with DSP necessarily have a digital crossover (frequency separation) and an equalizer with a fairly large number of bands.

The presence of a processor significantly affects the price of the radio, but in most cases this is a justified payment for the sound quality. But the unequivocal disadvantage of "processor" models is the difficulty in installation and configuration, for this it is best to contact a specialist.

Fast charge

The function of accelerated charging of external devices - for example, smartphones - from the USB port of the radio. The general principle of this procedure is that increased power is supplied to the gadget; but its specific features may be different. For example, some models provide a separate USB port intended only for fast charging, while others use the same connector to which flash drives are connected. In addition, the radio may support special fast charging technologies; they speed up the process even more, but only work with compatible devices; for other gadgets, accelerated charging may not be available at all. It doesn’t hurt to clarify all these nuances before purchasing.
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