16gb 3000 SONGS - Page 4

epdarks · #1 03-19-2013, 07:13 PM

Right. Unplug the CD changer input from the back of the head unit, connect aux cable. My unit even displays "aux" on the display.

romeokc10 · #2 03-19-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by epdarks

Right. Unplug the CD changer input from the back of the head unit, connect aux cable. My unit even displays "aux" on the display.

That was my next question, in order for it to display AUX, I'm pretty sure he had to upgrade the Business CD to a 2004 or newer unit, the older units simply don't have the AUX mode in the firmware, can you find out?

thanks!

epdarks · #3 03-19-2013, 10:12 PM

Here is a pic of my setup. Sorry the flash kinda killed the resolution.

Input through the ash tray.

And a bonus shot. I really need to replace that steering wheel emblem.

ukrcan · #4 03-19-2013, 11:16 PM

^ That looks like a perfect spot for AUX!

Putting AUX in the glove box is too far to reach - ashtray i really convenient

romeokc10 · #5 03-23-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by epdarks

Here is a pic of my setup. Sorry the flash kinda killed the resolution.

Input through the ash tray.

And a bonus shot. I really need to replace that steering wheel emblem.

Yep, that's the exact same setup I have in my 2002 4.6is, but I'm willing to bet you a six pack of your favorite beer that he upgraded the Business CD to a 2004 or newer build date unit. It's easy to check, just pull the radio head unit and then the CD player, it will have a sticker on the top with the build date, mine is May 2002. I went out and hooked up my BMW AUX cable the last time we chatted and mine will not show AUX Mode.

upallnight · #6 03-20-2013, 09:16 AM

I have an earlier X 2000/08 (title as a 2001) build date and instead of mode at the right of the display, my shows CD. So I guess if you have CD on the right, you won't be able to use the Aux cable.

nigwhyrito · #7 03-20-2013, 01:46 PM

Thats a nice flash drive. I have the first revision model of grom usb. That version in my oppinion has a few flaws. 1. if usb and aux audio are playing you will hear both. eventhough it has a software switch. the new revisions have a hardware switch. so when you actually hit usb you hear only usb. you click on AUx you hear only aux.
I have 320gb wd passport drive connected to mine. Had to format it to FAT to make it usable on multiple car platforms. Random play crashes after you exceed i think 1000 or 100000 songs.. cant remember. I also had a few issues with flac but the firmware update fixed it.. It is much louder and now i have 2 aux inputs in my x5. 1 for the grom - wd movie player and normal aux in from the rear seat entainment - Satelite dish.

upallnight · #8 03-20-2013, 05:20 PM

I have already made six folders on the flash drive to correspond with the six discs buttons on the MID. Been dragging song files into each folder. I allocated one folder for the wife songs collection and one folder for the kids songs collection. The other four folders will be filled with songs base on genre. Been listening to songs on my laptop with the flash drive and they are comparable in sound quality to CDs.

These are the formats and bitrates supported by the GROM
MP3 layer 1,2,3 bitrate up to 320Kbps
WMA (no DRM) bitrate up to 384Kbps
AAC/MP4/iTunes+ (no DRM). Bitrate up to 384Kbps
OGG/Vorbis bitrate up to 384Kbps

bcredliner · #9 07-23-2013, 11:17 PM

I realize this is an old thread that popped back up today but i am wondering--

I have the original radio with DSP. I installed a Dice Media-bridge shortly after it was introduced a few years ago. With the media-bridge I have Aux, bluetooth, USB and Sirius which I can scroll through and view on navigation screen I use the existing radio controls including pre-sets for Sirius and my iPhone works hands free through the radio. The station I am on displays on the nav screen as does the name of the the song, plus some other lessor features. Why not go the Dice route, what am I missing? FYI-it is now an Audiovox product.

upallnight · #10 07-23-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bcredliner

I realize this is an old thread that popped back up today but i am wondering--

I have the original radio with DSP. I installed a Dice Media-bridge shortly after it was introduced a few years ago. With the media-bridge I have Aux, bluetooth, USB and Sirius which I can scroll through and view on navigation screen I use the existing radio controls including pre-sets for Sirius and my iPhone works hands free through the radio. The station I am on displays on the nav screen as does the name of the the song, plus some other lessor features. Why not go the Dice route, what am I missing? FYI-it is now an Audiovox product.

Have you compared the price of the two systems?