It takes CDs and reads MP3, WMA and CDA files so I would bet it does but I must admit I can't find a true answer to that question.
For anyone looking for a MP3 player for their AUX port, Dell has their PDAs on sale right now and they have a compact flash port which is nice to have to carry around tons of MP3s. I just ordered mine since my palm pilot died. two birds one stone!
I just got my Element and was wondering what the details about the MP3 player are. My salesman was clueless, the owner manual is vague, and I'm wondering if I can hook up my Jukebox Nomad directly into my car using a port or do I have to get a car adapter (the annoying cassette adapter) thingy.
Can any experienced MP3 user/Element owners help me?
I have the adapter but was just wondering if there was something that I am overlooking.
Sounds like you tried already and it did not work. The setup is simple. Any item that plays (walkman/CD/MP3) music to something like headphones will work. All you need is a cable with a 1/8 earphone jack for the AUX port on the Element and what ever the connector is on the Nomad which if I recall it the same. No matter what connect you need I bet you can find it at Radio Shack.
[quote:1b071896b7="thehoeys"]...I'm wondering if I can hook up my Jukebox Nomad directly into my car using a port or do I have to get a car adapter (the annoying cassette adapter) thingy.
Can any experienced MP3 user/Element owners help me?
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I, too, own a Nomad (Jukebox 3, 20 gb)...though I do not of yet own an E (boyish optimism will have to do for now!). I do however have a in-dash car stereo in my Tiburon that has a similar aux-in jack to that of the E. Which is great since its a CD/mp3 compatible-only unit (no tape). All you need is a mini-to-mini cable that you plug into the line-out jack of the Nomad, eliminating the need for a cassette adapter -- and it sounds great (better than if you plug into the earphone jack). When you use the line-out, the volume control of the car stereo overrides/disables the volume of the mp3 player.
Thus the car adapter kit is not necessary, unless you want a fancy mounting bracket-thing, and perhaps a wireless remote (not sure if that's sold separately from the car kit)...
In this day and age of gadgets & gizmos, I'm surprised every new factory stereo unit does not have an aux. input...Thanks Honda!
Is that mp3 player in the first link (the one to hondacars.com) only available to for the DX? When I build an EX, it doesn't show the built-in mp3 player as an option to choose. Is it a standard feature on the EX? :?:
Yes it is only for the DX. The EX already has a stereo system but I am sure once you go to the Dealer they can remove the stock EX system and install the DX options for a price. if you want all the extras the EX comes with, If not get a DX and add the items you want.
So, here I am reading the comments on the aux jack of the element. I've got a very sweet 2wd ex and have impressed many with my aux jack for my mp3 player. My iPod sounds hot and all it needed was an $11 dollar auxilary jack cable I found at radio shack. Since then It's been hours of music beautifying the streets in Orange County, Ca. Get an iPod quick, kids!!!
Just a side FYI on iPods- while following an iPod thread on Apple's wite I heard it rumored that they are doing away with the 5 GB iPod and the low-end level will be the 10 GB- hat will be offered at the price of the 5 GB- could be comming out with a new iPod model.... but I did notice that the Apple store was "temporarily" out of stock of the 5 GB iPods soooo maybe some truth to the rumor that they're phasing out the 5 GB models. Wait a few weeks if you're in the market and pick up a 10 GB for the price of a 5 GB!
Does anyone actually have this? I bought the MP3 player attachment, but then realized that the EX has the 2 DIN unit. The MP3 Din is backordered, but when it comes in, are they going to swap out the 2 DIN Head Unit wiith the 1 DIN CD Player and 1 DIN MP3 Player? I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced this.
Also, if they do that, does that mean the AUX jack won't work anymore, or does the 1 DIN CD Player have the AUX jack as well as some type of wiring for the MP3 Player like a 6 Disc Changer uses?
Just a side FYI on iPods- while following an iPod thread on Apple's wite I heard it rumored that they are doing away with the 5 GB iPod and the low-end level will be the 10 GB- hat will be offered at the price of the 5 GB- could be comming out with a new iPod model.... but I did notice that the Apple store was "temporarily" out of stock of the 5 GB iPods soooo maybe some truth to the rumor that they're phasing out the 5 GB models. Wait a few weeks if you're in the market and pick up a 10 GB for the price of a 5 GB!
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Apple will release a new iPod in 1 or 2 weeks. Trust me on this one.
From the way the manual is worded, it would appear the 1 DIN unit does not have integrated subwoofer support. Something to consider if you want to swap the heads on an EX.
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