Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
About a week ago, I posted that I was going to take pictures during my head unit installation.
While I *was* going to do that, the installation was so easy I decided against it. Installation took less than 10 minutes.
Blaupunkt uses the exact same plug as our head unit. The only tools you'll need for installation are the removal tool ($4) and an antenna adapter ($20).
1) Disconnect the positive battery contact from yoru car battery
2) Pull the factory head unit with euro / oem din removal tools, available at Wal-Mart for $4
3) Pull both the big plug and the antenna connector out of the back of the OEM head unit
4) Insert the included mounting bracket into the cavity formerly housing your OEM head unit, pushing it all the way in until it can't go any farther. Then bend a few tabs, allowing the bracket to bite into the foam.
5) Plug the big plug into the Blaupunkt head unit. If you're using the stock speakers and amp and haven't added a subwoofer, you don't need to change the position of any wires.
6) Plug your Scosche VWA3B antenna adapter into your antenna line / head unit.
7) Run your auxiliary lines, if you need to.
8) Pushing the head unit into the bracket, reconnect your car battery, and enjoy!
I've ordered these accessories for my vehicle:
Scosche Vwa-3B radio antenna adapter ($20) -- http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance (You can order from other stores for less, but with Amazon's free shipping, you might as well order from them)
Blaupunkt AUX2 RCA cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Blaupunkt-AUX-...3531483&sr=8-2
Belkin - Nice RCA to mini cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-7-Foot-...3531513&sr=1-1
Radio removal kit ($4) - Available at your local WalMart
As soon as I connect my accessories, I'll upload a picture of this thing. The silver on the MP56 is a dead on match with the silver in our cabins and the 4096 colors allow me to perfectly match the LCD to the color of our instrument panel's green switches. I really couldn't be happier.
While I *was* going to do that, the installation was so easy I decided against it. Installation took less than 10 minutes.
Blaupunkt uses the exact same plug as our head unit. The only tools you'll need for installation are the removal tool ($4) and an antenna adapter ($20).
1) Disconnect the positive battery contact from yoru car battery
2) Pull the factory head unit with euro / oem din removal tools, available at Wal-Mart for $4
3) Pull both the big plug and the antenna connector out of the back of the OEM head unit
4) Insert the included mounting bracket into the cavity formerly housing your OEM head unit, pushing it all the way in until it can't go any farther. Then bend a few tabs, allowing the bracket to bite into the foam.
5) Plug the big plug into the Blaupunkt head unit. If you're using the stock speakers and amp and haven't added a subwoofer, you don't need to change the position of any wires.
6) Plug your Scosche VWA3B antenna adapter into your antenna line / head unit.
7) Run your auxiliary lines, if you need to.
8) Pushing the head unit into the bracket, reconnect your car battery, and enjoy!
I've ordered these accessories for my vehicle:
Scosche Vwa-3B radio antenna adapter ($20) -- http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance (You can order from other stores for less, but with Amazon's free shipping, you might as well order from them)
Blaupunkt AUX2 RCA cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Blaupunkt-AUX-...3531483&sr=8-2
Belkin - Nice RCA to mini cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-7-Foot-...3531513&sr=1-1
Radio removal kit ($4) - Available at your local WalMart
As soon as I connect my accessories, I'll upload a picture of this thing. The silver on the MP56 is a dead on match with the silver in our cabins and the 4096 colors allow me to perfectly match the LCD to the color of our instrument panel's green switches. I really couldn't be happier.
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Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by IRSmurf
About a week ago, I posted that I was going to take pictures during my head unit installation.
While I *was* going to do that, the installation was so easy I decided against it. Installation took less than 10 minutes.
Blaupunkt uses the exact same plug as our head unit. The only tools you'll need for installation are the removal tool ($4) and an antenna adapter ($20).
1) Disconnect the positive battery contact from yoru car battery
2) Pull the factory head unit with euro / oem din removal tools, available at Wal-Mart for $4
3) Pull both the big plug and the antenna connector out of the back of the OEM head unit
4) Insert the included mounting bracket into the cavity formerly housing your OEM head unit, pushing it all the way in until it can't go any farther. Then bend a few tabs, allowing the bracket to bite into the foam.
5) Plug the big plug into the Blaupunkt head unit. If you're using the stock speakers and amp and haven't added a subwoofer, you don't need to change the position of any wires.
6) Plug your Scosche VWA3B antenna adapter into your antenna line / head unit.
7) Run your auxiliary lines, if you need to.
8) Pushing the head unit into the bracket, reconnect your car battery, and enjoy!
I've ordered these accessories for my vehicle:
Scosche Vwa-3B radio antenna adapter ($20) -- http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance (You can order from other stores for less, but with Amazon's free shipping, you might as well order from them)
Blaupunkt AUX2 RCA cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Blaupunkt-AUX-...3531483&sr=8-2
Belkin - Nice RCA to mini cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-7-Foot-...3531513&sr=1-1
Radio removal kit ($4) - Available at your local WalMart
As soon as I connect my accessories, I'll upload a picture of this thing. The silver on the MP56 is a dead on match with the silver in our cabins and the 4096 colors allow me to perfectly match the LCD to the color of our instrument panel's green switches. I really couldn't be happier.
While I *was* going to do that, the installation was so easy I decided against it. Installation took less than 10 minutes.
Blaupunkt uses the exact same plug as our head unit. The only tools you'll need for installation are the removal tool ($4) and an antenna adapter ($20).
1) Disconnect the positive battery contact from yoru car battery
2) Pull the factory head unit with euro / oem din removal tools, available at Wal-Mart for $4
3) Pull both the big plug and the antenna connector out of the back of the OEM head unit
4) Insert the included mounting bracket into the cavity formerly housing your OEM head unit, pushing it all the way in until it can't go any farther. Then bend a few tabs, allowing the bracket to bite into the foam.
5) Plug the big plug into the Blaupunkt head unit. If you're using the stock speakers and amp and haven't added a subwoofer, you don't need to change the position of any wires.
6) Plug your Scosche VWA3B antenna adapter into your antenna line / head unit.
7) Run your auxiliary lines, if you need to.
8) Pushing the head unit into the bracket, reconnect your car battery, and enjoy!
I've ordered these accessories for my vehicle:
Scosche Vwa-3B radio antenna adapter ($20) -- http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance (You can order from other stores for less, but with Amazon's free shipping, you might as well order from them)
Blaupunkt AUX2 RCA cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Blaupunkt-AUX-...3531483&sr=8-2
Belkin - Nice RCA to mini cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-7-Foot-...3531513&sr=1-1
Radio removal kit ($4) - Available at your local WalMart
As soon as I connect my accessories, I'll upload a picture of this thing. The silver on the MP56 is a dead on match with the silver in our cabins and the 4096 colors allow me to perfectly match the LCD to the color of our instrument panel's green switches. I really couldn't be happier.
I would order from crutchfield, they will give you a free radio removal tool, antenna adapter, maybe even free shipping.. and the price will probably be pretty cheap as well..
Also.. why disconnect your car battery? You definitely don't have to do that..
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by nox1s
I would order from crutchfield, they will give you a free radio removal tool, antenna adapter, maybe even free shipping.. and the price will probably be pretty cheap as well..
Also.. why disconnect your car battery? You definitely don't have to do that..
Also.. why disconnect your car battery? You definitely don't have to do that..
Crutchfield also doesn't have the MP56. The MP57 doesn't match our Crossfire... at all.
2) I *highly* recommend disconnecting your car battery before beginning installation. Otherwise, I'd be worried about shorting out the unit.
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by mrphotoman
how is the sound, any difference?
is the bass and trebble better?
is the bass and trebble better?
I had no idea our speakers packed as much thump as they do! I need to clean out my car to get rid of some rattle
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by IRSmurf
The sound IS better! The equalizer in this thing rocks while the bass customization is immediately noticeable. (There's a second equalizer for bass called XBASS... I haven't quite got the grasp of how it works. While the equalizer has control of six bands, it looks like XBASS gives you control of three additional, lower bands.)
I had no idea our speakers packed as much thump as they do! I need to clean out my car to get rid of some rattle
I had no idea our speakers packed as much thump as they do! I need to clean out my car to get rid of some rattle
where did you get yours, ebay?
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by mrphotoman
thanks for all the info, that was what i was hoping to hear!
where did you get yours, ebay?
where did you get yours, ebay?
One of our members foolishly shared an auction link on our board while considering purchasing it for himself.
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by IRSmurf
Yes, I bought the head unit on eBay.
One of our members foolishly shared an auction link on our board while considering purchasing it for himself.
One of our members foolishly shared an auction link on our board while considering purchasing it for himself.
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Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by IRSmurf
The sound IS better! The equalizer in this thing rocks while the bass customization is immediately noticeable. (There's a second equalizer for bass called XBASS... I haven't quite got the grasp of how it works. While the equalizer has control of six bands, it looks like XBASS gives you control of three additional, lower bands.)
I had no idea our speakers packed as much thump as they do! I need to clean out my car to get rid of some rattle
I had no idea our speakers packed as much thump as they do! I need to clean out my car to get rid of some rattle
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
How does the St. Louis handle an iPod? Is it the same as it handles other USB drives, from the head unit? I switched over to an iPod about six months ago, and it's become my sole little box o'music now going from one car to the other, so I need an HU here that is seamless in its iPod support. I don't want to go back to running off an AUX and fiddling with the iPod itself while driving. I know I'll eventually kill myself doing that.
Also, can the St. Louis handle AAC files off an iPod? I'm seeing just WMA and MP3 support mentioned in the manual, which is a little scary as all of my iPod files are AAC. And I'm not coverting. Did that already from WMA and it took freaking three days non-stop and way too much screwing around with tags. But the manual doesn't mention iPod at all, which is kinda weird in this day and age.
I have a feeling the Alpine X100 Marine (silver) unit would be the absolute best for me, given its iPod support. But it's $400, and I was hoping to go cheaper than that. These Blaupunkt St. Louis and Memphis HUs seem pretty awesome, but not if the iPod support is wonky.
Also, can the St. Louis handle AAC files off an iPod? I'm seeing just WMA and MP3 support mentioned in the manual, which is a little scary as all of my iPod files are AAC. And I'm not coverting. Did that already from WMA and it took freaking three days non-stop and way too much screwing around with tags. But the manual doesn't mention iPod at all, which is kinda weird in this day and age.
I have a feeling the Alpine X100 Marine (silver) unit would be the absolute best for me, given its iPod support. But it's $400, and I was hoping to go cheaper than that. These Blaupunkt St. Louis and Memphis HUs seem pretty awesome, but not if the iPod support is wonky.
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by Toddy
How does the St. Louis handle an iPod? Is it the same as it handles other USB drives, from the head unit? I switched over to an iPod about six months ago, and it's become my sole little box o'music now going from one car to the other, so I need an HU here that is seamless in its iPod support. I don't want to go back to running off an AUX and fiddling with the iPod itself while driving. I know I'll eventually kill myself doing that.
Also, can the St. Louis handle AAC files off an iPod? I'm seeing just WMA and MP3 support mentioned in the manual, which is a little scary as all of my iPod files are AAC. And I'm not coverting. Did that already from WMA and it took freaking three days non-stop and way too much screwing around with tags. But the manual doesn't mention iPod at all, which is kinda weird in this day and age.
I have a feeling the Alpine X100 Marine (silver) unit would be the absolute best for me, given its iPod support. But it's $400, and I was hoping to go cheaper than that. These Blaupunkt St. Louis and Memphis HUs seem pretty awesome, but not if the iPod support is wonky.
Also, can the St. Louis handle AAC files off an iPod? I'm seeing just WMA and MP3 support mentioned in the manual, which is a little scary as all of my iPod files are AAC. And I'm not coverting. Did that already from WMA and it took freaking three days non-stop and way too much screwing around with tags. But the manual doesn't mention iPod at all, which is kinda weird in this day and age.
I have a feeling the Alpine X100 Marine (silver) unit would be the absolute best for me, given its iPod support. But it's $400, and I was hoping to go cheaper than that. These Blaupunkt St. Louis and Memphis HUs seem pretty awesome, but not if the iPod support is wonky.
I am a proud Zune owner (So AUX for me)
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by workindev
Has anybody found the installation guide online for the St Louis MP56?
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...60&postcount=1
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
IRS?smurf
Sounds like the unit for the Xfire! What about the speakers? I've been reading a lot about the front (door) speakers generating the tinny sound on the factory issued system.
So; is it the speakers or the head unit? https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...s/confused.gif
Thanks!
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Sounds like the unit for the Xfire! What about the speakers? I've been reading a lot about the front (door) speakers generating the tinny sound on the factory issued system.
So; is it the speakers or the head unit? https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...s/confused.gif
Thanks!
MacLovinXhttps://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Be careful on this one as the standard radio cable is plug and play as I installed one in the Wife's Crossfire taking about 5 to 10 minutesl total putting it in (only extra part added was the din adapter for the antenna.
Now I have a Crossfire with the NAV radio and went to do the same thing -- plug and play and no such luck for a quick install. Radio locked in "Telephone" mode and would not play or switch functions. The NAV / Radio cable must be wired differently and I will have to get into whether the wires and their connections are lined up the same as stock or those extra NAV connections in the plug are screwing things up.
If anybody knows for sure - please comment. Ideally you should be able to move wires around in the plug by pulling them out from the back -- but I suspect they are difficult to release without knowing some trick or using a special tool !!
Now I have a Crossfire with the NAV radio and went to do the same thing -- plug and play and no such luck for a quick install. Radio locked in "Telephone" mode and would not play or switch functions. The NAV / Radio cable must be wired differently and I will have to get into whether the wires and their connections are lined up the same as stock or those extra NAV connections in the plug are screwing things up.
If anybody knows for sure - please comment. Ideally you should be able to move wires around in the plug by pulling them out from the back -- but I suspect they are difficult to release without knowing some trick or using a special tool !!
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by mrphotoman
Originally Posted by workindev
Has anybody found the installation guide online for the St Louis MP56?
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...60&postcount=1
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Originally Posted by taurusjds
Be careful on this one as the standard radio cable is plug and play as I installed one in the Wife's Crossfire taking about 5 to 10 minutesl total putting it in (only extra part added was the din adapter for the antenna.
Now I have a Crossfire with the NAV radio and went to do the same thing -- plug and play and no such luck for a quick install. Radio locked in "Telephone" mode and would not play or switch functions. The NAV / Radio cable must be wired differently and I will have to get into whether the wires and their connections are lined up the same as stock or those extra NAV connections in the plug are screwing things up.
If anybody knows for sure - please comment. Ideally you should be able to move wires around in the plug by pulling them out from the back -- but I suspect they are difficult to release without knowing some trick or using a special tool !!
Now I have a Crossfire with the NAV radio and went to do the same thing -- plug and play and no such luck for a quick install. Radio locked in "Telephone" mode and would not play or switch functions. The NAV / Radio cable must be wired differently and I will have to get into whether the wires and their connections are lined up the same as stock or those extra NAV connections in the plug are screwing things up.
If anybody knows for sure - please comment. Ideally you should be able to move wires around in the plug by pulling them out from the back -- but I suspect they are difficult to release without knowing some trick or using a special tool !!
Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by mrphotoman
http://blaupunkt.com/us/downloads_1.asp
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Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play
Originally Posted by IRSmurf
1) I got the Blaupunkt St. Louis MP56 brand new, in box, for $130, shipped. Granted, I had to buy $24 of accessories that I would have otherwise received for no charge... but that still brings me to only $154. Even with the optional accessories, I still would have ordered off of Amazon.com. Crutchfield marks up their accessories too much. While I've heard their customer service was excellent, I don't remember the last time I needed "customer service."
Crutchfield also doesn't have the MP56. The MP57 doesn't match our Crossfire... at all.
2) I *highly* recommend disconnecting your car battery before beginning installation. Otherwise, I'd be worried about shorting out the unit.
Crutchfield also doesn't have the MP56. The MP57 doesn't match our Crossfire... at all.
2) I *highly* recommend disconnecting your car battery before beginning installation. Otherwise, I'd be worried about shorting out the unit.