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garethjoice · Aug 1st, 2006, 11:48 AM

Hi there,
I'm about to pick up my new Astro Black Cooper but want to access multiple albums etc from the single CD with Radio Boost system (not HK).

Firstly, does this system play ReWrite CDs?

Ideally I want is
-- A memory stick hooked up into this single CD system (+Boost, no HK)
-- Controllable from the multi-function steering wheel
-- Track info readable on the stereo head unit

What would you guys suggest?

PS - Don't want a CD changer or an iPOD because there are so many reports of iPODs freezing or breaking down after 9-12 months and I really don't fancy the hassle.

PMB · Aug 1st, 2006, 11:58 AM

An 06 mini with cd boost does indeed play CDRWs. You can store them in directories or as a data stream. However, track info is not displayed. I don't have a MFSW so cannot comment on that.

Hope this helps.

The Cookies · Aug 1st, 2006, 11:59 AM

The radio boost definately plays CDRs if they are recorded as an Audio disc. Not sure if it will play a CDRW.

MartinSSZ · Aug 1st, 2006, 12:00 PM

Sounds like you need an IceLink Gateway 300 from Mikey at newministuff.com

More info here: http://www.dension.com/icelinkgateway300.php

mikeythemini · Aug 1st, 2006, 12:19 PM

The gateway 300 will do what you want
BUT
They have all been recalled

Baker · Aug 1st, 2006, 12:24 PM

You're missing out by not getting an iPod - the reports you have heard are from a very small minority, trust me, I've had every single iPod up until now, and while I have had a problem with 2 of them Apple support had me a new one within 2 weeks.

You will not get text display onto the stock headunit without using an iPod.

garethjoice · Aug 1st, 2006, 01:08 PM

Okay, if go with the option to replace the CD system (keeping MSFW control)
how does a memory stick work with the Kenwood 534UA USB MP3 CD Tuner system, for example?

Baker · Aug 1st, 2006, 01:16 PM

I have not got experience with that system, I suggest if you check the manufacturers website they'll probarbly either a) have a description telling if it'll play ID3 tags from MP3s (on CD or Memory stick), or b) have a number which you can call, the question you want to ask is "Will the headunit display the ID3 tags from the MP3's on the screen when playing from memory stick".

mikeythemini · Aug 1st, 2006, 07:40 PM

Yes the 534 will display id3 tags from a stick
BUT it has only got a 8 character display so browsing isn't great, go higher up the range & you get a multi line display so can have folder & title details scrolling on their own seperate lines

mikeythemini · Aug 2nd, 2006, 07:09 PM

USB stick with factory stereo??
http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...n-sat-nav.html

Aug 1st, 2006, 11:48 AM	#1
garethjoice R111 OWW Astro Black Cpr Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dunmow, Essex (NE) Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Memory sticks, CDRW into CD Boost (not HK) Hi there, I'm about to pick up my new Astro Black Cooper but want to access multiple albums etc from the single CD with Radio Boost system (not HK). Firstly, does this system play ReWrite CDs? Ideally I want is -- A memory stick hooked up into this single CD system (+Boost, no HK) -- Controllable from the multi-function steering wheel -- Track info readable on the stereo head unit What would you guys suggest? PS - Don't want a CD changer or an iPOD because there are so many reports of iPODs freezing or breaking down after 9-12 months and I really don't fancy the hassle.

Aug 1st, 2006, 12:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 9,251 Online	The gateway 300 will do what you want BUT They have all been recalled Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Aug 1st, 2006, 07:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 9,251 Online	Yes the 534 will display id3 tags from a stick BUT it has only got a 8 character display so browsing isn't great, go higher up the range & you get a multi line display so can have folder & title details scrolling on their own seperate lines Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Aug 2nd, 2006, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 9,251 Online	USB stick with factory stereo?? http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...n-sat-nav.html Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Aug 1st, 2006, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
PMB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 116 Offline	An 06 mini with cd boost does indeed play CDRWs. You can store them in directories or as a data stream. However, track info is not displayed. I don't have a MFSW so cannot comment on that. Hope this helps.

Aug 1st, 2006, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Cookies MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 34 Offline	The radio boost definately plays CDRs if they are recorded as an Audio disc. Not sure if it will play a CDRW.

Aug 1st, 2006, 12:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 787 Offline	Sounds like you need an IceLink Gateway 300 from Mikey at newministuff.com More info here: http://www.dension.com/icelinkgateway300.php

Aug 1st, 2006, 12:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	You're missing out by not getting an iPod - the reports you have heard are from a very small minority, trust me, I've had every single iPod up until now, and while I have had a problem with 2 of them Apple support had me a new one within 2 weeks. You will not get text display onto the stock headunit without using an iPod.

Aug 1st, 2006, 01:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
garethjoice R111 OWW Astro Black Cpr Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dunmow, Essex (NE) Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Okay, if go with the option to replace the CD system (keeping MSFW control) how does a memory stick work with the Kenwood 534UA USB MP3 CD Tuner system, for example?

Aug 1st, 2006, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	I have not got experience with that system, I suggest if you check the manufacturers website they'll probarbly either a) have a description telling if it'll play ID3 tags from MP3s (on CD or Memory stick), or b) have a number which you can call, the question you want to ask is "Will the headunit display the ID3 tags from the MP3's on the screen when playing from memory stick".

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