Dual XML8100 AM/FM Mechless Receiver with iPod Dock, BT Ready, SWI, iPlug

 

Dual XML8100 AM/FM Mechless Receiver with iPod Dock, BT Ready, SWI, iPlug, Remote (Black)

 

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Item Description

Dual Electronics 200-watt mechless AM/FM in-dash Docking Station for iPod and iPhone devices. Securely dock your iPhone or iPod in the dashboard of your vehicle, delight in the convenience of a “control center” that is correct in front of you for simple and easy and swift access from arm’s length and switch simply and safely from iPod to AM/FM mode and the touch of a finger.If you personal an iPod touch or an iPhone, you can now safely appreciate all the cool apps in the car - from listening to Net radio via automobile speakers while navigating to a destination and exploring an area for locations of interest, to locating the perfect deal on gas, checking movie schedules in the nearest theaters and discovering a restaurant for dinner. You do not need to have a separate windshield mount, and you will not drain your batteries. And if you just want to listen to your favorite tunes or audio books from your iPod player, the Docking Station lets you do so safely and effortlessly. It delivers a “home” for your iPod in your automobile, and you can browse your playlists and opt for music straight from your iPod menu using the familiar iPod scroll wheel.So check your CDs at the door, as only iPods and iPhones require apply. Remain tuned for news about upcoming accessories for the Docking Station such as apps, a GPS Receiver and a Memory Storage Module with arecording feature that permits you to record music you are listening to on the radio.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 10 x 5.4 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002OR17LS
• Item model number: XML8100
  

Technical Details

• Listen to your iPod tunes or to Internet radio via free apps like PandoraRadio or iheart radio - all through your car speakers.
• Take control of your commute with the Traffic.com free app, and turn your docked iPhone into a GPS navigation device with apps
• Listen to your favorite podcasts or to audio books with apps such as Audiobooks and iLibrary + Audio. They?ll make the ride go faster.
• Charges Ipod While Docked
• Control From Ipod Or Head Unit

Consumer Critiques

Most of the functions of this unit are thoughtful and operate well. When the face is closed, you have access to all the unit controls. Moreover, the front face swings open to present an iPod dock and a second set of controls that deal with most of the unit's functions. The iPod dock is good and sturdy my iPod Classic fits in it better than it does inside a Bose Sounddock. It has an aux input and programmable subwoofer/rear output, as nicely as a spare preamp output.
The EQ settings are not as detailed as I would like, but they aren't bad. There's bass and treble settings, no mid. There is also no built-in crossover, which I would choose to see in any head unit with a devoted subwoofer out, but once again, for the cost, this is to be expected.
The massive fault, however, is in the programming.
A single of the great touches on this device is that you can set the EQ separately for each and every input - radio, aux, iPod, or bluetooth. Even so, unless an iPod is set in the dock, the iPod mode does not seem in the audio settings menu, so you can not adjust the EQ for it that way. And the kicker? When an iPod IS docked, there is no way to access the audio settings menu the only button for that is on the front panel, which does not function when the faceplate is open to let an iPod to dock. Successfully, it is impossible to adjust the EQ for the iPod, with the factory radio.
I've figured out one workaround if you acquire a dock-extender cable, you can plug in an iPod, and then close the front panel. Alternatively, you can set your iPod into the dock, then plug the aux cable into it and basically use it in aux mode - you'll have the capacity to adjust the EQ, and your iPod will stay charged, but you will not be in a position to use the remote to control the iPod.
EDIT Added two/20/11: As a large number of commenters have now pointed out, you can adjust the EQ utilizing the remote control when the iPod is docked. Press the Audio Settings button on the remote to cycle by way of every single EQ setting, and use the volume buttons to adjust that setting up and down. I still consider this a crappy answer to a trouble that will need to have been caught in testing, but I also look at it way also minor for me to decide to buy a numerous head unit. I still like this one rather a lot, much more than a year right after first installing it.

Was searching into acquiring a new car stereo for my wifes van, 1993 Aerostar. Been shopping about.
She wanted one with an Ipod dock. Discovered this right here on Amazon. Noticed that Walmart also sells
identical 1 for a few cents a great deal more then Amazon. Walmart had it on Clearance for $50.00 new.
Bought it.
Stereo was extremely simple and use of a wiring harness made it that a lot easier.
Sound is outstanding out of the factory 17 year old speakers. Quite effortless controls.
Ipod dock could not be less complicated. Just slip in and it goes to playing. Full
controls of Ipod from the stereo. Sound is wonderful.
Remote is tiny. Buttons difficult to read. Not to be employed when driving. Alot more
for your rear passengers to use when they connect their Ipod or other MP3
device to it.
Would recommond this to any person. Thinking about receiving one particular for my truck.
NO CD PLAYER. BUT, with an Ipod you certainly don't need one particular.

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