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FM Transmitters Buying Guide
Many of the car manufacturers have caught on to the trend of MP3 players. They are now starting to create their vehicles with a built-in input so you can connect your iPod or MP3 player to the car's sound system. The problem arises when a car doesn't come with those convenient inputs in order to connect an MP3 player. This is where an FM Transmitter comes in. An FM Transmitter connects to the headphone jack of your MP3 Player, and then transmits the music you are playing for your car's radio to play on a certain station. By doing this, it will allow you to listen to your music of your MP3 player on your own personal "radio station". If you think an FM Transmitter is not for you, than a tape adapter is recommended. In this article though, we will only talk about FM Transmitters.
Below you'll find a list of things our product specialists recommend our customers to consider before purchasing an FM Transmitter.
Compatibility: Be sure to see whether or not a certain FM Transmitter is compatible with your MP3 Player. If you're not sure there are "Universal" FM Transmitters that will work with almost anything with a 3.5mm headphone jack. This can help prevent you from the hassle of buying and returning an incompatible device.
Battery: You might want to consider the type of batteries the FM Transmitter uses. Most FM transmitters are powered off of "AAA" batteries or through your car's cigarette lighter. If an FM transmitter is specifically designed for your MP3 Player (which connects through another input, not necessarily the headphone jack), the transmitter might be capable to run off the battery the of the MP3 player itself.
Charger: If available, you should consider an FM Transmitter specifically designed for your MP3 Player (which connects through another input, not necessarily the headphone jack), because many of them will charge your MP3 player while connected to your car's cigarette lighter. With these types of FM Transmitters, you get two great features in one package.
Channels: Check to see how many channels the FM transmitter can transmit to (it may also be a range, if so determine how large the range is). Generally, the more channels it can transmit to, the better of a connection that is possible. The reason for this is sometimes other radio stations can interfere with the FM transmitter's signal, therefore distorting the sound. With more channels available to transmit to, you are more likely to find a channel that doesn't interfere with another radio station.
Digital or Analog: Another thing you may want to consider is whether or not the FM transmitter has a digital screen. If it has a digital screen it may make it easier for you to tune through the best stations, but you may just be fine with an analog transmitter. The analog transmitters will just have buttons to switch the station being transmitted, without any screen. The plus side of this is that analog FM transmitters are usually cheaper than those with a digital screen.
Definitions:
AUX (Auxiliary) Generally used as an extra input for a device such as an add-on CD player/changer, MP3 player, or other audio (line level) input.
Headphone Jack: An input to connect headphones to (usually 3.5mm in diameter).
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Installing Satellite Radio in Your Car
So, you made the decision to get satellite radio for your car. You bought your new satellite radio and now it’s time to get it all set up. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry – it’s actually much easier than you might expect.
You’ll first need to determine the type of connection your car uses. If your radio has an FM transmitter, then you can do a wireless connection. If not, you’ll need to directly connect the satellite radio to your car’s radio. Either way, it’s very simple to hook up.
When you open the box to your new satellite radio, you’ll see the main unit, mounting items, magnet roof antenna and an owner’s manual with an installation guide. These are the main items you’ll receive with a standard satellite radio; any others that are included will depend on the make and model of the radio you bought.
Steps for installing your satellite radio
The first step in installing your radio is to decide on where you’re going to mount the radio. Your radio mount can be attached to the windshield by suction cups, or to the dashboard with Velcro strips. If you’re mounting it to your dash, hold it in place at the location you want while making sure it’s free of obstacles before attaching the Velcro. Position the radio so that it’s within reach while you’re driving, but also out of the way of gearshifts and other controls. If you’re mounting it to the windshield, be sure it doesn’t obstruct your view of the road.
Next, plug in the power adapter to your cars cigarette lighter, and plug the other end into the satellite unit.
The antenna is last. The antenna needs to be mounted in the area on the outside of your car that has the least obstructions. Typically, the guide that comes with your satellite radio system will have detailed information for running the antenna cable into the car to your new system. The type of vehicle you have and any existing roof attachments will determine where you should place the antenna.
Setting up a wireless connection
If you want to set up a wireless connection, your new unit has to have an FM transmitter. Although this method will involve fewer cords coming from your new system, the quality of sound won’t be as good as you’d get with a direct connection.
The default FM station the transmitter uses is 88.1, which may not work for your area. You want to have a station that’s clear of any local radio stations – if you drive between two areas; it’s a good idea to find a station that’s free in both areas. Once you’ve determined the station you’ll use, save it to your presets so that your satellite radio can easily tune itself with just the touch of a button.
Using a direct connection
If your satellite radio doesn’t have an FM transmitter, you’ll be connecting it with either a cassette adapter for your car radio (lower quality), or through the AUX IN or LINE IN connections on your car radio (best quality). If your unit model doesn’t come with the cassette adapter or audio cable you need, stop by your local electronics store and purchase the one that works with your unit.
Insert the cassette adapter into your cassette player on your Car Stereo, or plug the audio cable into the AUX IN/LINE IN connection. Then, plug the other end into the AUDIO OUT/LINE OUT connection on the back of your satellite unit. Finally, set your car radio to the AUX setting to listen to your new satellite radio.
Listening to your satellite radio for the first time
After you have everything connected, turn on your new unit and follow the prompts on the display screen to finish the set up process. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to enjoy your new satellite radio for the first time!
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