[USNAVY]

Well my Creative Zen Vision: M mp3 player just died, with no hope for resurrection. I'm wondering if I can use my 8320 as my car mp3 player? I ordered a 4 gig micro sd card a few days ago. Is there a way to hook up my curve to the aux hookup on my car stereo? Is there a cable out there I can use? Or an adapter?

Thanks.

[JSanders]

I have read on here of someone doing that... just out from your earpiece plug to in to your AUX on your auto.

[USNAVY]

Yeah that's exactly what I'm talking about.

[rtst31975]

Couldn't you just get a contraption that plugs into the headphone jack that broadcasts to radio and just tune your car radio in? They make em for mp3 players.

[Pinman]

depending on your car/stereo....If you have a 07+ Ford, Lincoln, Mercury...you can get a two way 3.5mm audio jack and plug it directly in....it not then you can go out and get a FM Modulator that plugs in your 3.5mm jack on the phone and then broadcasts over FM to which ever unused station you choose on the car radio. One of the best as far as reception goes that is generic(not for iPod) is the Tunecast
or the TuneCast II
There are many FM Transmitters/Modulators out there....goodluck with what you choose!

[USNAVY]

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Originally Posted by rtst31975

Couldn't you just get a contraption that plugs into the headphone jack that broadcasts to radio and just tune your car radio in? They make em for mp3 players.

Well if there is a cable or adapter out there I'd much rather use that than spend the money on some fm receiver thingie. Anybody out there successfully use their blackberry as an in car mp3 player?

[USNAVY]

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Originally Posted by Pinman

depending on your car/stereo....If you have a 07+ Ford, Lincoln, Mercury...you can get a two way 3.5mm audio jack and plug it directly in....it not then you can go out and get a FM Modulator that plugs in your 3.5mm jack on the phone and then broadcasts over FM to which ever unused station you choose on the car radio. One of the best as far as reception goes that is generic(not for iPod) is the Tunecast
or the TuneCast II
There are many FM Transmitters/Modulators out there....goodluck with what you choose!

Hehe you replied while I was posting. How can a two way 3.5 mm aux cable work when the headphone jack on the curve is 2.5mm?

[Pinman]

Sorry you are correct....wrong size...but if you have that jack in your car like mine....there is no loss in sound quality and the cable only costs like $4 @ CompUSA

[had2haveit]

Grab a head unit that supports Bluetooth and you'll be all set!!! Otherwise I think you'll only recieve mono output. Sony and Pioneer make em but they are expensive last time I checked. The Scosche iPBCK is a bluetooth adapter that connects to the aux-in on a car stereo.

[DJChew]

Get a 2.5mm to 3.5mm headphone jack male to female plug. Like this
Amazon.com: Eforcity Universal Headphone Adapter 2.5mm to 3.5mm: Electronics


Then make sure your car stereo has an Aux in. Usually the Aux in is RCA cables, so you will need an 3.5mm to RCA cable as well. There are lots of options. Like this:
Amazon.com: 6FT Audio Y-cable Black 3.5MM-M To 2-RCAM: Electronics

[jimdarcy]

How about this...

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Parrot's MK6100 car kit lets you talk hands-free on a compatible phone, receive visual information on calls, and listen to conversations directly through your car stereo. The kit also streams MP3 music from any stereo Bluetooth A2DP source, such as a phone or portable MP3 player. It works with nearly all Bluetooth cell phones on the market and installs with most factory and aftermarket car stereo systems.

The kit contains three components: a mute box that installs beneath the dashboard, a remote control keypad, and a display panel, plus hardware for mounting the keypad and display on your dash or steering wheel. Once your car's engine starts, the MK6100 connects automatically to your Bluetooth phone — just say a name and the MK6100 takes care of the dialing. The MK6100 can handle up to five Bluetooth devices at once.

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Visual convenience and security
The MK6100's display panel features a high-contrast screen for showing phone numbers, caller names, and music information. Two built-in microphones on the display panel reduce noise and interference so you can hear the conversation clearly. The compact display panel detaches from its mounting base, so you can keep thieves from getting at the MK6100 when you're away.

User-friendly controls
The 6-button keypad and display screen guide you through phone functions from dialing to phonebook to voicemail, while you keep your eyes on the road. The scroll-knob on the keypad lets you control the volume and browse menus, plus you can rewind, fast-forward, and play the next or previous song.

Easy operation
With many phones, the voice recognition software remembers up to 150 names from your address book for dialing. You can talk in a normal tone — no need to shout, even in heavy traffic. Most importantly, the MK6100 mutes your car's radio at the onset of an incoming call, ensuring clear sound over your car's speakers.

Note: Crutchfield carries cell phone kit harnesses that allow easy, plug-in connection of Parrot's Bluetooth car kits in a wide variety of vehicles. You can also hard wire the MK6100 to your car's stereo system. You may have to drill one or more holes into the dash or remove and remount the dashboard face to make the component connections completely free from visible wires, but hiding the wires is not necessary to operate the system.

Details:
hard-wired Bluetooth car kit includes OLED display panel, two microphones, remote-control keypad, and mute box
compatible with all Bluetooth phones and A2DP stereo devices
hands-free phone calls and streaming MP3 music with most factory or aftermarket car stereo systems (may require vehicle-specific adapters for factory systems)
automatically mutes your car stereo for phone calls
works with up to 5 Bluetooth phones
removable, dash-mounted display panel lists caller, number and streaming music information when available
6-button, remote-control keypad controls all phone menu and music functions
voice-recognition software stores up to 150 names for hands-free dialing (only works with certain phones)
noise reduction and echo cancellation technology for clear voice transmission
dimensions: 3-1/4"W x 1-1/4"H x 9/16"D (display panel); 1-7/16"W x 2-1/16"H x 1-1/16"D (keypad); 5-3/8"W x 2-1/2"H x 1-1/16"D (mute box)
warranty: 1 year

[USNAVY]

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Originally Posted by DJChew

Get a 2.5mm to 3.5mm headphone jack male to female plug. Like this
Amazon.com: Eforcity Universal Headphone Adapter 2.5mm to 3.5mm: Electronics


Then make sure your car stereo has an Aux in. Usually the Aux in is RCA cables, so you will need an 3.5mm to RCA cable as well. There are lots of options. Like this:
Amazon.com: 6FT Audio Y-cable Black 3.5MM-M To 2-RCAM: Electronics

Thanks DJ I'll probably get that adapter from Amazon. My car has a factory aux port that I used for my mp3 player and I still have the cable so the adapter should be all I need.

[chowmien]

I don't know how the 8320 is, but the audio output in my car sucks with the pearl. Very little if any bass, doesn't turn up very loud at all, sounds very weak. A headphone amp made the bass come out more, but it still didn't compare to my ipod nano. Just a warning before you spend lots of money to get the 8320 hooked up to your car.

[USNAVY]

Yeah I thought about that, my Zen sounded fantastic on my car, but with no EQ or anything on our Blackberries I expect the sound won't be great. But if all I need is an adapter that isn't too bad.

[sfern]

You DO NOT need the 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter. 8300's already have 3.5mm jacks. Just get the 3.5 to RCA cable.

Also, if you go under options in the media app there is something called "Audio Boost" which increases the output level from the audio jack.

[DJChew]

sfern, yes. That's correct. I didn't see what device he had.

83xx's and 8120 use 3.5mm headphone jacks.

[PhillyGuy]

Originally Posted by chowmien

I don't know how the 8320 is, but the audio output in my car sucks with the pearl. Very little if any bass, doesn't turn up very loud at all, sounds very weak. A headphone amp made the bass come out more, but it still didn't compare to my ipod nano. Just a warning before you spend lots of money to get the 8320 hooked up to your car.

Late post, but he'd be spending a couple bucks for the adapter, but he doesn't need it anyway. The Curve output and his car both have 3.5 mm jacks, he has the cable from his mp3.

[Nextel User]

i use it as an mp3 player in my car. 3.5 to 3.5. works well

[newbbuser76]

Also:
What about stereo output? I have read that it needs to have 3 lines on the jack? I thought 2 were for stereo, is the 3rd for the mic? Anyone clear this up?

[Nextel User]

the 4th is for the mic. all stereo head phones have 3 lines kind of like a ground and right and left signals. they used to have four (also known as dual mono)(all audiophiles will bash me for that one) the added line here is for the mic. you can use any headphones and they will work just fine