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c0smic · 2nd September 2007, 21:43

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apemonkeyman · 10th September 2007, 12:30

Just spoken again with Connects2... the Chinese are working on our USB interface & Connects2 are sending a couple of their chaps out there towards the end of September so expecting at least an update in the 1st week of October... they are developing the interface for the newer Ford & Peugeot models at the same time.

sturgi · 11th September 2007, 13:45

Anyone tried XCarLink XCarLink I fitted the MP3 version to my Accord on Friday and it works very well and sounds great. Thinking of fitting one to my wife's car once I work out how to get to the back of the stereo.

c0smic · 11th September 2007, 14:32

does it work on the new civic to ?

i'll take 1 if it does ???

apemonkeyman · 11th September 2007, 14:38

I have emailed Xcarlink to ask about compatibility with the Panasonic head units...

c0smic · 11th September 2007, 14:51

euhmz i'm not following
is it the original headunit ?

apemonkeyman · 11th September 2007, 14:51

...looking closer, the unit looks identical to the non-Panasonic-compatible unit from Connects2 so likely that they simply import from the same manufacturer...?

When I get a reply I'll post again...

Bog · 11th September 2007, 15:11

I saw the Xcarlink a while back and after a bit of research found that it would work in terms of the audio, but no one could confirm it would show track/folder details on the HU.

See here.... AUX in + Play MP3's via a USB card reader

apemonkeyman · 11th September 2007, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0smic

euhmz i'm not following
is it the original headunit ?

Who wants a USB/jack/memory card interface for their Civic?

That's what this whole thread is based upon - pre-2006 Civic's have Alpine head units that are well catered for. 2006+ have Panasonic head units...

sturgi · 11th September 2007, 16:13

On the Accord there is a White plug where a CD changer would be plugged into on the bottom of the unit. Not sure about track/folder details as the Accord does not support this I had to set the folders up on my Flash Drive as CD01, CD02 etc. then can load 99 tracks on each folder. Appears on display as CDC 1 01 then 02 etc.

Bog · 11th September 2007, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by sturgi

On the Accord there is a White plug where a CD changer would be plugged into on the bottom of the unit. Not sure about track/folder details as the Accord does not support this I had to set the folders up on my Flash Drive as CD01, CD02 etc. then can load 99 tracks on each folder. Appears on display as CDC 1 01 then 02 etc.

Yep, that's exactly what it will do on the Civic - The CD changer socket (Aux in) is now standard across the Honda range.

sunyx · 28th September 2007, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by apemonkeyman

Who wants a USB/jack/memory card interface for their Civic?

That's what this whole thread is based upon - pre-2006 Civic's have Alpine head units that are well catered for. 2006+ have Panasonic head units...

Do you have news for usb adaptator for our news civic?

chriswarwick · 28th September 2007, 17:59

Since Panasonic helped develope the SD card [along with Toshiba] and some JVC Units already offer an SD card slot, the technologies out there.
I use a micro SD card in my Motorola phone. This card fits into an adapter to become a full size SD card. I have about 250 mp3 songs on a micro SD card. It plays on Motorola phone but when I put the card in a friends Samsung, it said the card was blank! My point being is that technology within the cars Unit will need to 'find' the songs on the card. With Nokia now adopting Micro SD [they used to use the slightly larger miniSD] and with micro SD cards now at 6Gb capacity these seem the way forward in storing songs and making them incredibly portable.

apemonkeyman · 28th September 2007, 20:29

I will be calling Connects2 in about a week as already arranged. Last update was that the Chinese are working on our adapter.

Xcarlink have done nothing to convince me their solution will work on our Civics... they have not tested it & by the looks of it, it is the same unit that Connects2 currently sell which is NOT compatible with our cars.

Check back in a week...

sunyx · 28th September 2007, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by apemonkeyman

I will be calling Connects2 in about a week as already arranged. Last update was that the Chinese are working on our adapter.

Xcarlink have done nothing to convince me their solution will work on our Civics... they have not tested it & by the looks of it, it is the same unit that Connects2 currently sell which is NOT compatible with our cars.

Check back in a week...

OK, thanks

czechplastik · 28th September 2007, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by apemonkeyman

Xcarlink have done nothing to convince me their solution will work on our Civics... they have not tested it & by the looks of it, it is the same unit that Connects2 currently sell which is NOT compatible with our cars.

My thoughts too, keep us posted Ape

apemonkeyman · 5th October 2007, 11:05

Just waiting on a call back from the dude at Connects2 once he's got an update from his tech-dudes...

apemonkeyman · 9th October 2007, 11:57

No more progress on this - they are heading out to China again today to see where all the new products are at so I will be calling Connects2 again in 2 weeks.

They have confirmed that the XCarlink product is the same as theirs, from the same factory too... however, Connects2 say they have tested the current USB interface on the new Civic & it does not work, so for XCarlink to be claiming it should work seems a bit dodgy. If it did work on the new Civic then I think Connects2 would be happily selling them to our 292 interested Civic owners as fast as they could!

Update in another couple of weeks...

czechplastik · 9th October 2007, 23:20

Thats interesting on the Xcarlink, at least we (I) can put that to bed now, they weren't sure themselves saying it had never been tested.

2psps · 27th October 2007, 02:37

ne updates? i have a 2008 civic from the u.s. and was wondering if anyone knows if these are also panasonic head units

View Poll Results: Are you interested in a USB/memory card/3.5mm jack interface for your Civic?
YES PLEASE!! I want to be able to connect my USB device/memory card/non-iPod MP3 player	516	93.14%
No thanks - I connect my non-iPod sound source by other means	1	0.18%
No thanks - I am happily connected with my iPod using Connects2	3	0.54%
No thanks - I am happily connected with my iPod using Honda's own iPod connector	6	1.08%
No thanks - I am happy with the CD changer I have in my car	3	0.54%
No thanks - I am happy with the basic audio system in my car	21	3.79%
What are you on about?	4	0.72%
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10th September 2007, 12:30	#62 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 665 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just spoken again with Connects2... the Chinese are working on our USB interface & Connects2 are sending a couple of their chaps out there towards the end of September so expecting at least an update in the 1st week of October... they are developing the interface for the newer Ford & Peugeot models at the same time.

11th September 2007, 13:45	#63 (permalink)
sturgi Valve Cap Join Date: 11th September 2007 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Anyone tried XCarLink XCarLink I fitted the MP3 version to my Accord on Friday and it works very well and sounds great. Thinking of fitting one to my wife's car once I work out how to get to the back of the stereo.

11th September 2007, 14:32	#64 (permalink)
c0smic Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd September 2007 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	does it work on the new civic to ? i'll take 1 if it does ???

11th September 2007, 14:51	#66 (permalink)
c0smic Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd September 2007 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	euhmz i'm not following is it the original headunit ?

11th September 2007, 14:51	#67 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 665 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	...looking closer, the unit looks identical to the non-Panasonic-compatible unit from Connects2 so likely that they simply import from the same manufacturer...? When I get a reply I'll post again...

11th September 2007, 15:11	#68 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I saw the Xcarlink a while back and after a bit of research found that it would work in terms of the audio, but no one could confirm it would show track/folder details on the HU. See here.... AUX in + Play MP3's via a USB card reader

11th September 2007, 16:13	#70 (permalink)
sturgi Valve Cap Join Date: 11th September 2007 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	On the Accord there is a White plug where a CD changer would be plugged into on the bottom of the unit. Not sure about track/folder details as the Accord does not support this I had to set the folders up on my Flash Drive as CD01, CD02 etc. then can load 99 tracks on each folder. Appears on display as CDC 1 01 then 02 etc.

28th September 2007, 17:59	#73 (permalink)
chriswarwick Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2006 Location: A village near Warwick Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Since Panasonic helped develope the SD card [along with Toshiba] and some JVC Units already offer an SD card slot, the technologies out there. I use a micro SD card in my Motorola phone. This card fits into an adapter to become a full size SD card. I have about 250 mp3 songs on a micro SD card. It plays on Motorola phone but when I put the card in a friends Samsung, it said the card was blank! My point being is that technology within the cars Unit will need to 'find' the songs on the card. With Nokia now adopting Micro SD [they used to use the slightly larger miniSD] and with micro SD cards now at 6Gb capacity these seem the way forward in storing songs and making them incredibly portable.

28th September 2007, 20:29	#74 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 665 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I will be calling Connects2 in about a week as already arranged. Last update was that the Chinese are working on our adapter. Xcarlink have done nothing to convince me their solution will work on our Civics... they have not tested it & by the looks of it, it is the same unit that Connects2 currently sell which is NOT compatible with our cars. Check back in a week...

5th October 2007, 11:05	#77 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 665 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just waiting on a call back from the dude at Connects2 once he's got an update from his tech-dudes...

9th October 2007, 11:57	#78 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 665 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No more progress on this - they are heading out to China again today to see where all the new products are at so I will be calling Connects2 again in 2 weeks. They have confirmed that the XCarlink product is the same as theirs, from the same factory too... however, Connects2 say they have tested the current USB interface on the new Civic & it does not work, so for XCarlink to be claiming it should work seems a bit dodgy. If it did work on the new Civic then I think Connects2 would be happily selling them to our 292 interested Civic owners as fast as they could! Update in another couple of weeks...

9th October 2007, 23:20	#79 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thats interesting on the Xcarlink, at least we (I) can put that to bed now, they weren't sure themselves saying it had never been tested.

27th October 2007, 02:37	#80 (permalink)
2psps Valve Cap Join Date: 21st October 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	ne updates? i have a 2008 civic from the u.s. and was wondering if anyone knows if these are also panasonic head units