M A C incarsolutions, AKA Mark carpenter

30/07/2023

21/01/2018

Brilliant

16/05/2012

08/01/2012

now available at M A C in car solutions.com

.Main features
Max. Power Output MOSFET 50W x 4 .
Tuner AM, FM (24 pre-set stations) .
Plays • MP3, WMA, AAC compressed audio files on USB and SD card (up to 32 GB)
• DivX video and JPEG photo files on USB and SD card (up to 32 GB)
• Your iPod, iPhone
• Your USB device via a front USB input
• Other music and video devices via a front auxiliary input .
Front Panel Partially detachable front panel (protective case included) .
Display Illumination 3-inch full colour TFT display .
Button Illumination 113 colour variations .
Rotary Commander (+) Yes .
You can control all functions with the Rotary Commander single dial.

The Rotary Commander works like a joystick, giving you speedy control over the receiver.

Turn it left or right , push it up or down, left or right, or press it to navigate joystick-style throughout different radio stations, access folders and files. .
Remote Control Optional CD-R320 remote control available .
Multi-Language Display Yes (English, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian) .
Cellular telephone auto muting (+) Yes .
This feature automatically reduces the volume of your system when an incoming call is detected or you dial an outgoing call on a cellular phone installed in your car. ..Connectivity
Aux-in Front .
Direct Sub Drive (+) Yes .
Combine the MOSFET 50Wx4 power amp and EEQ Plus technology to get Direct Sub Drive, another unique Pioneer technology feature. It enables you to amplify your front speakers by 2 x 50 W and add a 70 W amplified filtered subwoofer (in 2 Ohm mode) in the rear to enjoy outstanding full power bass without an extra amplifier. It's an easy solution for lovers of booming bass. .
Hard-wired Remote Input (+) Yes .
The Hard Wired Remote input allows you to connect the receiver directly to your car’s own steering wheel remote control.

You can then control your receiver with the steering wheel remote control. .
High Voltage Output (+)4V .
To provide a high output to your amplifier, Pioneer has built a special High Voltage Preamp circuit yielding no less thatn 4 V non-clipping output to the preout terminal. Such a high output voltage means the power amplifier does not have to work so hard to produce sufficient gain to give high volume levels. As a result, even a low gain power amplifier can be used, giving excellent sound quality with low noise. .
iPod Direct Control (+) Yes .
CD Tuners with iPod Direct Control let you control your iPod directly from the CD tuner. An optional connection cable is available (see the 'Accessories' tab to find out which one)..
RCA Preout (+)3 (F + R + SW) .
Thanks to the RCA pre-outs, it is easy to expand your sound system. You can significantly improve your in-car sound quality by connecting extra amplifiers to your headunit. You could customize your sound system with separate amplifiers for the front speakers, the rear speakers and a subwoofer. Combining Pioneer 's EEQ+ with the RCA pre-outs let you create the exact sound you want, with the focus on complete flexibility! .
RCA Video Input 1 (AV aux mini jack) .
USB Input Yes (Front) .
SD Input Yes, SDHC compatible (max. 32 GB) .Bluetooth
Additional Bluetooth Features • Phone book transfer
• 1000 entries for up to 5 individual users (each entry can hold up to 5 unique numbers)
• External microphone for precise, noise-excluding audio included
• Optional CD-SR110 steering wheel remote available .iPod Compatibility
iPod Ready Yes, via optional CA-IW.50V cable .
Works with iPhone Yes .
Compatible Generations • iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G
• iPhone
• iPod nano 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st generation
• iPod touch 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st generation
• iPod touch 3rd, 2nd, 1st generation
• iPod classic 120GB, 160GB (2009)
• iPod classic 80GB, 160GB (2007)
• iPod 5th generation .
Supported Functions • Battery charging
• List browsing
• Album art
• Music playback (track up/down, fast foward, rewind, pause, repeat and shuffle)
• Video playback .
App Mode Yes .Tuner Features
Radio Data System (RDS) (+) Yes .
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for pro-viding information along with FM broadcasts. This inaudible information provides such fea-tures as program service name, program type, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in finding and tuning in to a desired station. Note: • RDS service may not be provided by all stations. • RDS functions like AF (alternative frequencies search) and TA (traffic announcement standby) are only available when your radio is tuned in to an RDS station. .
Traffic Announcement (+) Yes .
The Traffic Announcement (TA) feature lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to.

For example, if you are listening to an mp3, and a live traffic announcement is being broadcast on a particular radio station, TA will automatically detect the announcement, mute your mp3 and broadcast the announcement as it is being made. .
Best Stations Memory (BSM) (+) Yes .
Best Stations Memory scans and memorises the six strongest, clearest stations available on each band. .
Auto Alternative Frequency Search Yes .
Auto/Manual Frequency Search Yes .
PTY Search (+)Yes .
A PTY search is performed by program type as indicated in the PTY list (the program types are: News&Inf, Popular, Classics, Others). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broad-casts (PTY alarm). ..Audio
Advanced Sound Retriever (+) Yes .
ASR stands for Advanced Sound Retriever.
Our ASR sound technology automatically restores the harmonics which were lost during the audio compression process.
ASR adjusts frequency response and sound pressure, especially in the high and low frequency ranges, to revitalise the density and presence of the compressed signal.
The result is an improved sound quality with its staging, density and feeling restored to the level of the original recording. .
Auto EQ (+) Yes .
Auto EQ is a powerful sound tuning feature which uses a microphone to monitor and analyse the acoustics inside the car. It then automatically adjusts the equalisation across the entire range of the music's frequency bandwiths to optimise the performance. In addition, it offers digital 13-band graphic equalisation for both front and rear speakers. .
Auto Time Alignment Yes .
Balance Yes .
D/A Converter 1-bit .
Fader Yes .
Graphic Equaliser 8-band with 7 pre-set EQ curves .
High Pass Filter (+) Yes .
When the subwoofer is connected and you do not want low sound to play from the front or rear speakers, turn the high pass filter on. Only fre-quencies higher than those in the selected range will be output from the front or rear speakers. .
Low Pass Filter Yes .
Loudness (+) Yes .
At low volume levels, low and high frequency sounds in music can be overpowered by ambient noise levels in the vehicle. Loudness control provides a one-button way to boost these frequencies and provide better overall sound at low volume levels. .
Sonic Center Control Yes .
Spectrum Analyser

06/01/2012

.Main features
Max. Power Output MOSFET 50W x 4 .
Tuner AM, FM (24 pre-set stations) .
Plays • MP3, WMA, AAC compressed audio files on USB and SD card (up to 32 GB)
• DivX video and JPEG photo files on USB and SD card (up to 32 GB)
• Your iPod, iPhone
• Your USB device via a front USB input
• Other music and video devices via a front auxiliary input .
Front Panel Partially detachable front panel (protective case included) .
Display Illumination 3-inch full colour TFT display .
Button Illumination 113 colour variations .
Rotary Commander (+) Yes .
You can control all functions with the Rotary Commander single dial.

The Rotary Commander works like a joystick, giving you speedy control over the receiver.

Turn it left or right , push it up or down, left or right, or press it to navigate joystick-style throughout different radio stations, access folders and files. .
Remote Control Optional CD-R320 remote control available .
Multi-Language Display Yes (English, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian) .
Cellular telephone auto muting (+) Yes .
This feature automatically reduces the volume of your system when an incoming call is detected or you dial an outgoing call on a cellular phone installed in your car. ..Connectivity
Aux-in Front .
Direct Sub Drive (+) Yes .
Combine the MOSFET 50Wx4 power amp and EEQ Plus technology to get Direct Sub Drive, another unique Pioneer technology feature. It enables you to amplify your front speakers by 2 x 50 W and add a 70 W amplified filtered subwoofer (in 2 Ohm mode) in the rear to enjoy outstanding full power bass without an extra amplifier. It's an easy solution for lovers of booming bass. .
Hard-wired Remote Input (+) Yes .
The Hard Wired Remote input allows you to connect the receiver directly to your car’s own steering wheel remote control.

You can then control your receiver with the steering wheel remote control. .
High Voltage Output (+)4V .
To provide a high output to your amplifier, Pioneer has built a special High Voltage Preamp circuit yielding no less thatn 4 V non-clipping output to the preout terminal. Such a high output voltage means the power amplifier does not have to work so hard to produce sufficient gain to give high volume levels. As a result, even a low gain power amplifier can be used, giving excellent sound quality with low noise. .
iPod Direct Control (+) Yes .
CD Tuners with iPod Direct Control let you control your iPod directly from the CD tuner. An optional connection cable is available (see the 'Accessories' tab to find out which one)..
RCA Preout (+)3 (F + R + SW) .
Thanks to the RCA pre-outs, it is easy to expand your sound system. You can significantly improve your in-car sound quality by connecting extra amplifiers to your headunit. You could customize your sound system with separate amplifiers for the front speakers, the rear speakers and a subwoofer. Combining Pioneer 's EEQ+ with the RCA pre-outs let you create the exact sound you want, with the focus on complete flexibility! .
RCA Video Input 1 (AV aux mini jack) .
USB Input Yes (Front) .
SD Input Yes, SDHC compatible (max. 32 GB) .Bluetooth
Additional Bluetooth Features • Phone book transfer
• 1000 entries for up to 5 individual users (each entry can hold up to 5 unique numbers)
• External microphone for precise, noise-excluding audio included
• Optional CD-SR110 steering wheel remote available .iPod Compatibility
iPod Ready Yes, via optional CA-IW.50V cable .
Works with iPhone Yes .
Compatible Generations • iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G
• iPhone
• iPod nano 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st generation
• iPod touch 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st generation
• iPod touch 3rd, 2nd, 1st generation
• iPod classic 120GB, 160GB (2009)
• iPod classic 80GB, 160GB (2007)
• iPod 5th generation .
Supported Functions • Battery charging
• List browsing
• Album art
• Music playback (track up/down, fast foward, rewind, pause, repeat and shuffle)
• Video playback .
App Mode Yes .Tuner Features
Radio Data System (RDS) (+) Yes .
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for pro-viding information along with FM broadcasts. This inaudible information provides such fea-tures as program service name, program type, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in finding and tuning in to a desired station. Note: • RDS service may not be provided by all stations. • RDS functions like AF (alternative frequencies search) and TA (traffic announcement standby) are only available when your radio is tuned in to an RDS station. .
Traffic Announcement (+) Yes .
The Traffic Announcement (TA) feature lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to.

For example, if you are listening to an mp3, and a live traffic announcement is being broadcast on a particular radio station, TA will automatically detect the announcement, mute your mp3 and broadcast the announcement as it is being made. .
Best Stations Memory (BSM) (+) Yes .
Best Stations Memory scans and memorises the six strongest, clearest stations available on each band. .
Auto Alternative Frequency Search Yes .
Auto/Manual Frequency Search Yes .
PTY Search (+)Yes .
A PTY search is performed by program type as indicated in the PTY list (the program types are: News&Inf, Popular, Classics, Others). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broad-casts (PTY alarm). ..Audio
Advanced Sound Retriever (+) Yes .
ASR stands for Advanced Sound Retriever.
Our ASR sound technology automatically restores the harmonics which were lost during the audio compression process.
ASR adjusts frequency response and sound pressure, especially in the high and low frequency ranges, to revitalise the density and presence of the compressed signal.
The result is an improved sound quality with its staging, density and feeling restored to the level of the original recording. .
Auto EQ (+) Yes .
Auto EQ is a powerful sound tuning feature which uses a microphone to monitor and analyse the acoustics inside the car. It then automatically adjusts the equalisation across the entire range of the music's frequency bandwiths to optimise the performance. In addition, it offers digital 13-band graphic equalisation for both front and rear speakers. .
Auto Time Alignment Yes .
Balance Yes .
D/A Converter 1-bit .
Fader Yes .
Graphic Equaliser 8-band with 7 pre-set EQ curves .
High Pass Filter (+) Yes .
When the subwoofer is connected and you do not want low sound to play from the front or rear speakers, turn the high pass filter on. Only fre-quencies higher than those in the selected range will be output from the front or rear speakers. .
Low Pass Filter Yes .
Loudness (+) Yes .
At low volume levels, low and high frequency sounds in music can be overpowered by ambient noise levels in the vehicle. Loudness control provides a one-button way to boost these frequencies and provide better overall sound at low volume levels. .
Sonic Center Control Yes .
Spectrum Analyser

08/12/2011

Services
We install and sell a wide range of car entertainment, navigation, security and communication systems, such as:

• CD Radio players
• D.A.B radio (digital audio broadcast). The switch over to digital radio is coming soon.
• Bluetooth hands free systems: Parrot, Nokia, Burry, Motorola.
• Ipod/iphone - MP3 intergration.
• Amplifiers.
• Speaker upgrades.
• AM, FM, D.A.B aerials.
• Satellite navigation systems.
• Speed camera safety devices.
• DVD systems.
• Rear seat enertainment systems (head rest or roof screens).
• In car gaming.
• Parking sensors (colour coded to you vehicle).
• Reversing cameras.
• H.I.D zenon lights conversion kits.
• Repair service.
• Dynamat. See gallery
• Subwoofer boxes- inclosures.
• Custom made subwoofer inclosures and door builds/ boot builds. See gallery
• Trimming, carpeting, door builds etc.
• Interfacing hi fi to original factory systems.
• Tracking systems.
• Alarms and Immobilisers.

I also supplly sundry parts i.e. amplifier power kits, facia panels and wiring harnesses, speaker panel, adaptors etc.
I am happy to fit customers own equipment

08/12/2011

The MAC IN CAR SOLUTIONS guide to car audio
Although factory fitted in-car entertainment systems have become more advanced, there's just as much scope for adding and improving as there was ten years ago. The other thing of course is choice. Isn't it just plain nice to be able to have what you want, not what the car manufacturer locks you into having?

The first thing that's needed is a way of integrating or interfacing new in-car sound system components into the factory wiring. If we go back ten years or more things were a little simpler, but with the added electronic sophistication of today's vehicles - plus steering-wheel mounted volume control etc- integrating new items generally requires an extra gizmo. That's no problem at all. I have access to a wide variety of good quality, reliable factory interface devices and all the cables and other general accessories to get everything working perfectly. All you need to do is to start planning your personalised in-car entertainment system - and of course I would be happy to help you with that too - and, however discreet or however wild you want it to look and sound, I’ll make it a reality.

HOW TO IMPROVE THE FACTORY IN-CAR SYSTEM.
A first steps to think about is to change your vehicles factory fitted audio player. Most vehicles today have a factory fitted Radio-Cassette or CD-Radio, but most don't have the latest features, performance or the looks we want. Don't be put off by the non-standard size of the face plate, I can provide the right trim panels and electrical interfaces to get your chosen replacement looking good and working well

ADD AN AMPLIFIER.
Providing a volume level that will make the music sound realistic - with good bass, delicate mids and highs and no distortion - is largely down to the quality of the power amplifier. Car makers tend not to worry about it too much. To them an amplifier is an amplifier and they assume most buyers won't know the difference anyway. If you really don't fancy changing the factory fitted music player, then add a better quality car audio amplifier and upgrade the factory car speakers. In nearly every case it will transform the sound even though you've not changed the music player in the dashboard

ADD MP3, CD CHANGER, D.A.B DIGITAL RADIO, DVD, OR SAT NAV.
I have the answer when it comes to adding or 'interfacing' these to your factory fitted in-car system. 'Auxiliary Input Interfaces', 'CD Changer Interfaces' and 'Docking Stations' make it all possible and give much better results than when using "cheap and easy" options such as FM modulators, which reduce everything to analogue radio quality.

AND MOST OF ALL... CHANGE THOSE FACTORY CAR SPEAKERS.
Even hooked up to the existing factory music player and amplifier, good quality speakers, properly installed, will give a huge improvement. If you do nothing else, make this your first upgrade. Make this simple upgrade first and you'll be astounded at the improved sound coming out of your factory in-car system.

08/12/2011

M A C IN CAR SOLUTIONS is up and running, check out my photo's page,

produts
cd- radio tuners
• D.A.B radio (digital audio broadcast). The switch over to digital radio is coming soon.
• Bluetooth hands free systems: Parrot, Nokia, Burry, Motorola.
• Ipod/iphone - MP3 intergration.
• Amplifiers.
• Speaker upgrades.
• AM, FM, D.A.B aerials.
• Satellite navigation systems.
• Speed camera safety devices.
• DVD systems.
• Rear seat enertainment systems (head rest or roof screens).
• In car gaming.
• Parking sensors (colour coded to you vehicle).
• Reversing cameras.
• H.I.D zenon lights conversion kits.
• Repair service.
• Dynamat. See gallery
• Subwoofer boxes- inclosures.
• Custom made subwoofer inclosures and door builds/ boot builds. See gallery
• Trimming, carpeting, door builds etc.
• Interfacing hi fi to original factory systems.
• Tracking systems.
• Alarms and Immobilisers.

I also supplly sundry parts i.e. amplifier power kits, facia panels and wiring harnesses, speaker panel, adaptors etc.
I am happy to fit customers own equipment