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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: MV6Danny on 15 October 2011, 21:25:14

Title: aux input ccrt700
Post by: MV6Danny on 15 October 2011, 21:25:14
Hi does anybody know if you can wire an aux input to a ccrt 700 via the traffic master system if i ditch it. when i press the button to activate the traffic master the display says :aux in, so there must be an aux input built into the stereo.
If you can do this is it a small power supply that switches the stereo in to aux mode like an amp remote wire turns an amp on? If somebody knows if and how to do this it would be great if you can let me know. A wiring diagram would also be helpful. :y
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 15 October 2011, 23:11:04
The aux input is mono  :(

Good idea though
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2011, 23:59:06
None of the factory fit Omega radios have an aux in suitable for music
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Dave DND on 16 October 2011, 09:32:41
None of the factory fit Omega radios have an aux in suitable for music

No matter how many times we all say it, nobody ever listens   ::)
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: MV6Danny on 16 October 2011, 13:19:24
None of the factory fit Omega radios have an aux in suitable for music

No matter how many times we all say it, nobody ever listens   ::)
ok thanks, just thought i would ask. a tape converter it is then. :D
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: MV6Danny on 20 October 2011, 07:12:12
 :D :D :D :D :D :D

I think i have found the solution to my problem and anybody else that wants an aux input for their standard head unit :y

I found this on the bay :
ISIMPLE UNIV AUX AUDIO INPUT
(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h355/dantheman1978/KGrHqVicE6MBMhBmBOml93Od60_3.jpg)

Only problem is the arial connecters are not the right ones but i am sure it could be modified :y

Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Jimbob on 20 October 2011, 07:14:41
Yes, plenty of FM transmitters about....most are rubbish.
I know Dave DND sells a known very good one.
No idea on the quality of yours.
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: MV6Danny on 20 October 2011, 07:17:34
Yes, plenty of FM transmitters about....most are rubbish.
I know Dave DND sells a known very good one.
No idea on the quality of yours.
He never mentioned that you could do it that way in his reply to this post. Might have to contact him then as i havent bought this yet and its from usa. would be interesting to see how much it will cost :y
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Jimbob on 20 October 2011, 07:46:42
prob got missed, its referenced in countless other posts in here.
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Jimbob on 20 October 2011, 07:48:01
http://www.dndservices.co.uk/am-88t.html

is the one
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: MV6Danny on 20 October 2011, 08:12:46
http://www.dndservices.co.uk/am-88t.html

is the one
That is a wireless one. The one that i was thinking of getting is wired so should get less interference. I would have thought. ???  :y
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 October 2011, 08:15:31
http://www.dndservices.co.uk/am-88t.html

is the one
That is a wireless one. The one that i was thinking of getting is wired so should get less interference. I would have thought. ???  :y
The one from Dave has had some stunning reviews though ;) ;)
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Dave DND on 20 October 2011, 08:37:40
http://www.dndservices.co.uk/am-88t.html

is the one
That is a wireless one. The one that i was thinking of getting is wired so should get less interference. I would have thought. ???  :y

Because the Omega has an amplified built in FM aerial, any extra joints in the cable for a modulator etc will result in an even weaker signal when listening to FM, which is why they are no longer considered for use here.

 ;)
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 October 2011, 08:40:42
http://www.dndservices.co.uk/am-88t.html

is the one
That is a wireless one. The one that i was thinking of getting is wired so should get less interference. I would have thought. ???  :y

Because the Omega has an amplified built in FM aerial, any extra joints in the cable for a modulator etc will result in an even weaker signal when listening to FM, which is why they are no longer considered for use here.

 ;)
There you go... A sensible, technical answer from someone in the know :y :y
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: TheBoy on 20 October 2011, 18:34:47
FM adapters or cassette adapters were not offered as the question was 'Aux input on CCRT700' ;)
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: MV6Danny on 20 October 2011, 19:17:08
FM adapters or cassette adapters were not offered as the question was 'Aux input on CCRT700' ;)
Fair point  :y
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Dave DND on 20 October 2011, 19:23:06
FM adapters or cassette adapters were not offered as the question was 'Aux input on CCRT700' ;)
Fair point  :y

And it wouldnt really be fair of me to try to sell something from my store with every reply I give - You don`t need to do much searching on this forum to find out about how poor the other FM modulators are, and how well mine have been received.

The fact that other members are pointing you at them and offering unbiased recommendations speaks volumes

(thanks for that  :y)
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Brucie1946 on 26 October 2011, 07:23:06
Why not buy an iTrip like I just did, there made by Griffin.

Plug into ipod, tune your radio in and set it as a preset station in the memory.

Hey presto, listen to your ipod through the vauxhall radio.

Even transmits the track name onto the MID display.

£30 delivered from amazon.

Dean
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Dave DND on 26 October 2011, 08:47:40
Why not buy an iTrip like I just did, there made by Griffin.
Plug into ipod, tune your radio in and set it as a preset station in the memory.
Hey presto, listen to your ipod through the vauxhall radio.
Even transmits the track name onto the MID display.
Dean

Nice touch to transmit the track data, but still a very poor quality FM modulator though. I don`t know how these fare on the Omega, but I`m hearing some really bad reviews on other Marques

 :'(
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 October 2011, 09:25:13
But are these FM modulators stereo?

All the research I have made suggests they are mono (as to get FM Stereo reception requires the FM L+R transmission AND the AM supressed carrier L-R and hence is much more complex and harder to implement)
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Dave DND on 26 October 2011, 10:12:12
But are these FM modulators stereo?

All the research I have made suggests they are mono (as to get FM Stereo reception requires the FM L+R transmission AND the AM supressed carrier L-R and hence is much more complex and harder to implement)

you are quite right, 99% of them are indeed mono, but a few of the better ones coming out now are indeed stereo - unsure about the ones broadcasting extra data though - never looked into those
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Brucie1946 on 26 October 2011, 11:13:44
Works fine as far as my ears allow, itrips have been sold for a few years, griffin especially get good reviews for ease of use.

Literally plugs into modern ipods, didn't work on my ipod video 5th generation mind, due to pin out issues on older models, but works a treat on my ipod touch.

Least then because its portable, you can use it in multi cars and any where you like through a radio.

Cant be any better or worse than picking up any old radio station.

Id like to think you could link up DAB to the standard radio at some point.

Dean
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: Dave DND on 26 October 2011, 11:15:37
Quote
Id like to think you could link up DAB to the standard radio at some point.

Pure Highway - works very well !!

 :y
Title: Re: aux input ccrt700
Post by: TheBoy on 26 October 2011, 18:01:52
I have an iTrip, and its 'OK' but there are far better modulators out there.  I believe mine's mono as well.  I have to turn on Airplane Mode on my gayPhone to use it with that, otherwise its abysmal.