TerryL
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My '07 Swift Bolero is fitted with the original Blaupunkt Las Vegas DVD35 and the CD player has packed up. Decided I would like to upgrade to DAB radio and also have the ability to play our music collection, currently on a portable hard drive. We have never used the DVD player ability - in fact I don't think it actually works, the screen is just used for the reversing camera (which I was going to replace with a 2-view unit, but that's another story).
So after scouring the internet (well looked at a few sites) popped along to my local Halfords and chose a nice Pioneer unit that does all I wanted plus a lot more, and organised an appointment to fit before we headed off to Italy. But when I got home I re-checked the specs and found a problem.
The Blaupunkt obviously provides the audio for the TV/DVD etc. through a rear auxiliary input connection apparently using a Blaupunkt cable. However the Pioneer, and in fact all of the single-din range of radios I have been able to check, doesn't have a rear input. They most all have a front input, as well as a front USB socket, designed to connect an ipod etc. but the last thing I want is a cable sticking out of the head unit, which I would then have to disconnect every time I took the fascia off (for security). I have found a couple with a rear USB input but technically I'm not sure that could be used.
The guys at Halfords did try but couldn't come up with anything, except maybe a double-din unit which I don't really want as I use the "other slot" for something else. So my question is, does anyone know of an up-to-date replacement head unit with a rear auxiliary input that is not USB - although if you think a USB could be used that might help.
Sorry it's a bit long-winded, but wanted to give a full picture. I may end up going to one of the dedicated car stereo outfits but was trying not to get too badly stung! Thanks for any help or advice.
So after scouring the internet (well looked at a few sites) popped along to my local Halfords and chose a nice Pioneer unit that does all I wanted plus a lot more, and organised an appointment to fit before we headed off to Italy. But when I got home I re-checked the specs and found a problem.
The Blaupunkt obviously provides the audio for the TV/DVD etc. through a rear auxiliary input connection apparently using a Blaupunkt cable. However the Pioneer, and in fact all of the single-din range of radios I have been able to check, doesn't have a rear input. They most all have a front input, as well as a front USB socket, designed to connect an ipod etc. but the last thing I want is a cable sticking out of the head unit, which I would then have to disconnect every time I took the fascia off (for security). I have found a couple with a rear USB input but technically I'm not sure that could be used.
The guys at Halfords did try but couldn't come up with anything, except maybe a double-din unit which I don't really want as I use the "other slot" for something else. So my question is, does anyone know of an up-to-date replacement head unit with a rear auxiliary input that is not USB - although if you think a USB could be used that might help.
Sorry it's a bit long-winded, but wanted to give a full picture. I may end up going to one of the dedicated car stereo outfits but was trying not to get too badly stung! Thanks for any help or advice.
