New stereo install.. sweet!
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New stereo install.. sweet!
I was just fine with my stock stereo, however, I wanted to plug in my iPod directly... those FM transmitters really suck. I got a Pioneer DEH-P4600MP and I got the setup pretty neat. I removed the cigerette lighter (got the idea from someone here, don't remember who) and left it in the dash along with the aux cables going in the back of the stereo and only the iPod connector coming from the bottom. Looks really good, I'll post pics tomorrow or the following day. It sounds better than the stock radio with the stock speakers, I know it's not REALLY loud but better. Anyways, one this is getting me down about the stereo.... it's really BRIGHT at night. I know this isnt really a Ford question but anyone got any ideas on what to do? You can't dim the stupid thing. I really like the stereo and don't want to return it. Any ideas would help, thanks!
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I was just fine with my stock stereo, however, I wanted to plug in my iPod directly... those FM transmitters really suck. I got a Pioneer DEH-P4600MP and I got the setup pretty neat. I removed the cigerette lighter (got the idea from someone here, don't remember who) and left it in the dash along with the aux cables going in the back of the stereo and only the iPod connector coming from the bottom. Looks really good, I'll post pics tomorrow or the following day. It sounds better than the stock radio with the stock speakers, I know it's not REALLY loud but better. Anyways, one this is getting me down about the stereo.... it's really BRIGHT at night. I know this isnt really a Ford question but anyone got any ideas on what to do? You can't dim the stupid thing. I really like the stereo and don't want to return it. Any ideas would help, thanks!
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Thanks Biggziff.. this is really bumming me out. Yeah no dimmer, arg! I'm so mad. I didn't even think of that when I ordered the stupid head unit. I'm thinking of just putting tint over the face... I wonder if that'll work.
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Not sure for your LCD display, but I know hat the OEL displays have a dimming option that can be reached when the unit is OFF...same way you adjust the clock time, you have to hold down one of the buttons for a few seconds and it gives you an option menu. This is for the OEL displays though, so give it a try.
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did you read the book that came with it ?
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Lower priced units? YOU'RE CALLING ME CHEAP? hehe jk... this is so annoying. I just got home and the light is very much distracting! I would like to get another unit but the reason I got this unit was to connect an iPod at the lowest cost possible ($190 with aux input after rebates plus all accessories to conect to f150). iPod's already cost me $600 with accessories. I'm starting to think this isnt' worth it. Maybe an fm transmitter connected to the antenna. Eh, i'll buy one at best buy give it a shot.
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Lower priced units? YOU'RE CALLING ME CHEAP? hehe jk... this is so annoying. I just got home and the light is very much distracting! I would like to get another unit but the reason I got this unit was to connect an iPod at the lowest cost possible ($190 with aux input after rebates plus all accessories to conect to f150). iPod's already cost me $600 with accessories. I'm starting to think this isnt' worth it. Maybe an fm transmitter connected to the antenna. Eh, i'll buy one at best buy give it a shot.
Return that one and move up a model or two unti lyou get the one that can have the AUX input added to it with the RCA inputs (another $30 device, but worth it)
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Hehe, yeah I already bought aux input, $30... I tried putting 4 layers of anti static bag in the face, it works great at night, its not too bright, but this morning, I couldn't see anything, ha! I think I will upgrade to the DEH-7600MP
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Hehe, yeah I already bought aux input, $30... I tried putting 4 layers of anti static bag in the face, it works great at night, its not too bright, but this morning, I couldn't see anything, ha! I think I will upgrade to the DEH-7600MP
$199.00
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Ok I got the Pioneer DEH-P6600, I don't need the "MP3" since I have an iPod... $250 - $30 MIR = $220, not bad? I'll install tomorrow, woohoo! Hey Biggziff, how much did that remote on your wheel cost ya?