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Line in only: These methods provide an audio input for peripheral devices through various connectors
Aux Mod Basic- Line in only. Provides 3.5mm input through the Tape/MD jack. ~$55
Installed Picture Peripherals MAZASX Mazda CD Changer Interface/Auxiliary Input- Line in only. Provides one RCA input, and one 8-pin CD changer port compatible with Alpine, Audiovox, or Sanyo CD Changers. Includes an adaptor to make the CD changer port a second RCA input. Plugs in via the Sirius/CD changer port on the back of the HU. Ideal for connecting multiple peripherals (external CD changer, DVD, MD, Mp3, etc.) at the same time. ~$99
Installed Picture P.I.E.- Line in only. Connects to the HU via the sirius/CD changer jack on the back, adaptor connects module to your device. ~$80Adaptors:
Pick the adaptor that best meets your input needs- ALP/M-RCA for RCA, ~$15
- ALP/M-3.5M for 3.5mm, ~$18
- PXP03 for ipod*, ~$35
- PXA03 combines all three (ALP/M-RCA, ALP/M-3.5M, PXP03*) in one cable, ~$46
(*Note: ipod dock connector will charge the ipod and access the line out, but WILL NOT allow ipod control from the stereo controls)OEM Mazda Audio Input- Line in only. The 2007 US model will be coming with a auxillary 3.5mm audio input mounted in the center console standard. No word on how this connects to the stereo, cost, or if retrofitting will even be possible.
Ipod Integration: These methods provide an audio input, plus control of an ipod via the stereo controls Audio Link/NASmusic- Full Integration with steering wheel controls. Provides an option of an ipod dock connector or a USB plug. Both options come with a 3.5mm line input for non-ipod devices. Connects through the sirius/CD changer jack on the back of the HU. Charges an ipod. (Note: Song info. is NOT displayed on HU LCD screen).~$140 Aux Mod Advanced- In Beta testing. Will give full ipod integration with steering wheel controls. Provides a 3.5mm line in with connections to a dock connector. Should also integrate with WinAmp. connects through the Tape/MD jack on the bottom of the HU. ~$150 (tentative price, unit not yet released)
Denison Icelink (DICE) / icarkits I-MAZDA-R- Full ipod integration with steering wheel controls. Connects to ipod with dock connector, to the sirius/CD changer jack on the back of the HU. Charges the ipod. (Note: Song info. is NOT displayed on HU LCD screen). ~$159 Neo Ion- Full ipod integration with steering wheel controls. Connects to ipod with dock connector, and into the sirius/CD changer jack on the back of the HU. Charges the ipod. (Note: Song info. is NOT displayed on HU LCD screen). ~$220OEM Mazda ipod adaptor - Starting in 2007 Mazda will offer a dealer accessory for connecting your ipod to the factory stereo. This adaptor will provide full integration with steering wheel controls. Connects to ipod with dock connector (unknown which port it attaches to, though presumably the sirius port). Charges the ipod. (Note: Song info. is NOT displayed on HU LCD screen). ~$200 (tentative price, unit not yet released)Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
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