I've been given a newish Gamma radio/cassette (and its code) which I'd like to use to replace the crappy Sony that was supplied with my '98 Polo. When I connect the 2 ISO connectors (speakers & power), the unit stays dead. Are there any tricks that I should know about that will bring the unit to life. I'm a competent electronics technician with experience in repair of AV equipment, so I'm not...

Hi dudes Me missus has got an RMaudio 2203 with a CD stuck in it. Anyone get a way of getting it out? Cannot see a release orifice like PC cd's have.

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Any experience with this HU?? A year a half ago, I purchased a JVC SX980 which died on me. As such I am back in the market. Back then Sony was not very reliable and there were a lot of skipping issues. This unit has xm ready features and a bunch of others. The only thing it lacks is the ability to play wma (which I dont use. I use mp3) Has Sony cleared up their issues?? Is this a good...

Whilst removing an old factory fitted (Camry 91) tape deck, I accidentally let one of the wires (+ charge) touch the metal bit causing the old deck to fry. As the old system was connected to an amplifier (model Range TX-2000 which has NO info whatsoever on the web) ... well anyway heres what happended: - I saw smoke coming from the old tape deck (obviously fried). - When I installed the new CD...

Your newsgroup has discussed gps in the last year. A 2nd RFD: uk.rec.gps is being discussed on uk.net.news.config If you are interested please subscribe to unnc. Changes from RFD1 are Specific reference to the EU Galileo, and the Russian GLONASS systems, added. Also reference to radio navigation systems added. Reference to professional and technical posts has been deleted.

Hi, My first post to this n.g. My old car (rover) is in the garage and it seems to be taking forever - just another week or two sir! Anyway I've been given a H reg Cavalier to use while it's being fixed. There's a digital radio/cassette in it but when I switch it on the display says -C- which I guess means enter the code. The service pack has no radio code with it and on the long...

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Hi people Is there a way to add a amplifier onto the existing loom to better the output and allow better speakers to be installed? Any help gratefully received! Mat

......to replace the ageing sony that is powering my 10" JBL sub , what would be your recommendations? -- Alex "I laugh in the face of danger" "Then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.sffh.co.uk

Hi, I have a Blaupunkt TravelPilot DX-R52 A navigation system / CD receiver and I am very pleased with it. But when setting the time you can only adjust the hour and the minuets are adjusted automatically by the GPS signal, no problem but it is about 43seconds behind the rugby/ TIM time signal.. Who is out? Thanks

A friend has been quoted close to 300 quid to add a cd changer to the tape HU in her new mini. Given that you can get a nice kenwood HU with changer for just over 200 I've suggested that as a better option. Are there any nasty surprises lurking in store for me if I do end up fitting one? Do they have standard ISO connectors? --

Hi all I've just bought a Shark L41AW CD player for my car but I'm not sure on fitting it. Is it something I can do myself, even though I have no experience on this, or should I get someone else to do it - if so, who? At the moment, there's a radio/cassette in there but it's not connected to the ignition. Do I need to disconnect the battery first? Also, there are only 2 speakers (both in the...

Ok I've decided to sell my headunit as I'm going back to uni! Anyway, its fully boxed, all manuals, cage, iso adaptor, remote, mask key, face plate cover, removal tools basically how it was when it came out of the factory! All working perfectly, it had the ribbon cable replaced 6 months ago so all is spot on! I'm open to offers on this, and will get some photos if anyone is

I'm planning on putting together another car PC now that I have the Celica that has a double din slot. The plan is to do away with the factory headunit altogether and build the PC into a double din box behind the screen which will be permanently mounted into the lower console like a factory navigation system. Obviously the audio will be at line level rather than amped by an headunit, so I...

Until last week, I had a rather lovely Megavox M-8080a 800W amplifier (I suspect that was the peak output figure rather than RMS, but still...) Unfortunately I had a slight "incident" which resulted in my Audi A3 getting written off and me spending a few nights in the local hospital! :-( Perhaps fortunately I don't remember any of this, all I remember is driving away from my g/f's house and...

Hi I have just bought an Astra and it has a Phillips Car400 stereo in it with Steering Wheel Controls and was just wondering how I stood with putting my old JVC KD-S673R CD head unit in? Would I lose the steering wheel controls? I'm quite good with car stereos but have no experience with this as of yet. Are only certain units compatible with the SWCs if so what do I look for on the stereo I...

I recently (a couple of months ago) posted my general thoughts on the Sony CDX-MP40 mp3 player. I've just received a mail from somebody @adbglobal.com asking for my opinion on said device. Now it may be completely innocent but given the MP40 is an old model and the email address looks a bit suss does anybody else share my concern? Or indeed has anybody else been asked a similar question? John

I have a Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6 Forte with a radio-cassette player. I am interested in having a CD changer (or maybe even MP3 changer) fitted. I have searched Google Groups and have discovered that I have relatively few options, I believe. Due to the radio being multiplexed and connected to a separate display the only official route is to pay for the dealer to fit the standard CD...

With all of the new features/programs with the surround sound/audio systems these days, do you feel like an equalizer is necessary anymore for DVD/Stereo/CD systems? Or are they just another 'toy' that is pretty much obsolete these days? Thanks for any help/input. Craig