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  • hamish1970
    Member
    • Sep 2014
    • 55
    • Leichhardt, Sydney

    MMCS 2009 compatible unit

    Hi,

    I have a MMCS unit in my 2009 NT, I have no bluetooth for music or even an Ipod connection which is limiting for use. There are many options for aftermarket units, but whilst I have GPS and rear camera already fitted, I'd like to source a unit that would utilise my components connectivity. Mostly for the rear camera to avoid having to run new cabling.

    The GPS is acceptable in my unit, if I need anything more up to date, I use Here maps in my phone. I like these as they work offline and don't kill my data plan. Also accurate with speed data up on screen.

    Any thoughts out there?

    Thanks,
    Hamish
  • dhula
    Valued Member
    • Sep 2012
    • 1196
    • South of Perth

    #2
    There are heaps of options out there but you'll need to search around to find a head unit with nav, rear camera, BT etc.
    One hurdle, which is able to be overcome, is the rear camera and that it runs on ~6V (do a search of the forum, there is a bit of info including how to make it work with a non OEM head unit).

    I'm in the same boat where my MMCS does what I want it to do - just, and I am looking at some options.
    One I am looking into is to use an Android tablet for music, radio, Nav, rear camera etc. early days tho so not sure how to make it work yet.
    2010 NT Activ, DiD+lazy shift. Bushskins+Boo's, Kings springs+Monroe shocks+Firestone Airbags, MM towbar, MM nudgebar.
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    • bennyb29
      Valued Member
      • Nov 2015
      • 507
      • Brisbane

      #3
      I had the exact same grouses with the MMCS on my NT Pajero.
      I found a fellow member selling the iPod cable as well as a BT device on the Market Place section, and bought the same off him. Some DIY in taking apart the dash and MMCS later, i have installed the iPod cable and to it the BT device. Now, i am able to stream music from my iPhone via BT while the MMCS is in iPod mode, and the best thing is, even names of tracks and playlists are displayed on the screen, which is exactly what i was looking for!

      Mitsubishi Pajero NT Platinum 2010

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      • hamish1970
        Member
        • Sep 2014
        • 55
        • Leichhardt, Sydney

        #4
        Thanks dhula and bennyb, all good information. I do need to get an iPod cable for my unit. I do use the Bluetooth for calls and I'm using Android to do so. At home I have a similar Bluetooth module that fits in my iPod connection to my Yamaha Hi Fi, this could work. Not sure if I could connect music and calls at the same time through two Bluetooth channels, time will tell.

        I'll certainly check out the 6v camera connection dhula and see if I can make it happen aftermarket.

        Cheers

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        • ticky
          Valued Member
          • Jan 2015
          • 1318
          • Adelaide

          #5
          The other day I installed a Pioneer AHV-X8850BT in my wife's Yaris.

          This is s beautiful unit, you can play music and video via BT or cable, has facilities for memory card as well as a stick, and the User Interface is easy to use and understand. The sound quality increased dramatically even though I am still using the original speakers.
          It is both Android and Apple ready and comes with APPLE CAR PLAY which is lovely. When you have your phone plugged in it displays your IPhone apps on the screen.

          The only down side to this unit is it uses the GPS from your phone rather than having its own inbuilt GPS.

          This is fine for a Yaris, probably not so great for a 4WD.

          I believe they make a similar model with inbuilt GPS as well.

          I would strongly recommend one of these units for a double din installation in any car but it does have a 12v camera like most so options are to rerun cable or find a way of picking up a 6v feed as previously discussed.

          Steve
          Last edited by ticky; 24-03-16, 02:49 PM.
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          • bennyb29
            Valued Member
            • Nov 2015
            • 507
            • Brisbane

            #6
            Originally posted by hamish1970 View Post
            Thanks dhula and bennyb, all good information. I do need to get an iPod cable for my unit. I do use the Bluetooth for calls and I'm using Android to do so. At home I have a similar Bluetooth module that fits in my iPod connection to my Yamaha Hi Fi, this could work. Not sure if I could connect music and calls at the same time through two Bluetooth channels, time will tell.
            Hamish, i am not sure if i understood your query correctly, however am replying based on my understanding.

            The facility to make calls or stream music is done by your phone (assuming you are indeed streaming music from your phone). The phone is designed to pause music when a call is being made, and will resume playing music once the call is completed. Therefore, your BT device would be able to handle both the calls as well as music without needing any intervention from your side.

            The BT device is connected to only one source at a time, so you cant make calls with one phone and play music off another i suppose. However, i haven't personally checked this out.
            Mitsubishi Pajero NT Platinum 2010

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            • Yclept
              Valued Member
              • Jan 2013
              • 438
              • Sydney

              #7
              Originally posted by bennyb29 View Post
              ...
              The BT device is connected to only one source at a time, so you cant make calls with one phone and play music off another i suppose. However, i haven't personally checked this out.
              Haven't played with MMCSv1, but with MMCSv2 you can connect one device to play music and another to handle phonecalls with no problem.

              Cheers, Brett


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              • sybernetics
                Member
                • Apr 2015
                • 87
                • Melbourne

                #8
                Originally posted by bennyb29 View Post
                I had the exact same grouses with the MMCS on my NT Pajero.
                I found a fellow member selling the iPod cable as well as a BT device on the Market Place section, and bought the same off him. Some DIY in taking apart the dash and MMCS later, i have installed the iPod cable and to it the BT device. Now, i am able to stream music from my iPhone via BT while the MMCS is in iPod mode, and the best thing is, even names of tracks and playlists are displayed on the screen, which is exactly what i was looking for!
                Hey mate, do you have any info on what kind of bt device it was?

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                • bennyb29
                  Valued Member
                  • Nov 2015
                  • 507
                  • Brisbane

                  #9
                  Originally posted by sybernetics View Post
                  Hey mate, do you have any info on what kind of bt device it was?
                  It's called TUNE2Air. This is the link, and below is what it looks like.

                  Established in 1999, Soundlabs Group provides solutions with in-house technicians and engineers. Representing many major overseas specialist brands, we cover everything from classic car audio, acoustic fabric, audio upgrade parts from hifi and manufacturing, industrial and commercial audio to vehicle databus systems.


                  Mitsubishi Pajero NT Platinum 2010

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                  • sybernetics
                    Member
                    • Apr 2015
                    • 87
                    • Melbourne

                    #10
                    Cool thanks! Have you ever tried connecting any non apple devices to it? like samsung galaxy phone or something?
                    Last edited by sybernetics; 08-04-16, 02:19 PM.

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                    • bennyb29
                      Valued Member
                      • Nov 2015
                      • 507
                      • Brisbane

                      #11
                      Originally posted by sybernetics View Post
                      Cool thanks! Have you ever tried connecting any non apple devices to it? like samsung galaxy phone or something?
                      I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace which is a low end Android, but turning on the BT function on it causes it to go into the 'sleep of death', a highly frustrating defect. So, haven't tried with that. I have a HT tab, maybe i shall try off that over the weekend, and let you know.
                      Mitsubishi Pajero NT Platinum 2010

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                      • bugeye50
                        Member
                        • Oct 2013
                        • 64
                        • Douglas Park NSW 2569

                        #12
                        Well, having no luck getting the MMCS unit in my NT Exceed going at 3 Mitsi dealers, and being told by the last one that a new unit would cost about $6500 and I'd be better off going after market, I decided to ring around some of the radio installers. The auto electrician told me to try Polaris, as apparently they supply a lot of the car manufacturers, but talking to numerous people, they all said they were rubbish. That may explain why there are so many problems with these units in a lot of vehicles. I ended up going to a place not far from home, so trying to fill in 4 hours while they install it, wasn't so much of a problem. They fitted a universal unit, a Mongoose Q260, which seems to do what I need. It has the ipod cable which they stowed in the glove box, although I haven't tried that yet. I'm not really in to high end audio stuff, but I can vouch for the fact that this system sounds a lot better than the original unit. Wasn't happy about spending the $1300, but it was sure as hell better than $6500. Just posted for members info.

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                        • tedshred
                          Junior Member
                          • Jul 2013
                          • 3
                          • Melbourne

                          #13
                          Originally posted by sybernetics View Post
                          Cool thanks! Have you ever tried connecting any non apple devices to it? like samsung galaxy phone or something?
                          2009 (Kenwood) MMCS with Rockford (Premium) sound

                          Galaxy Note8

                          iPhone 8 and 6+

                          The Bovee Viseeo WMV 1000 works perfectly.

                          Bought here: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bovee-Vi...72.m2749.l2649

                          Take/Make calls via the OEM BT Hands Free

                          BT audio via the Bovee 1000 at 100% source audio quality with no radio interference issues or audio signal distortion (unlike FM modulators) and no messy intermittent aux power socket issues.

                          Connect Android and Apple devices easily to the Bovee via BT with auto reconnect with the last paired device or manual reconnect for previously paired "remembered" device.

                          The only functional differences between Apple and Android devices is no song title display and I can't select individual playlist items using the Android except via next track/previous track

                          Play/Pause/next track up/previous track/vol up/vol down all 100%
                          Last edited by tedshred; 11-11-19, 09:22 PM.

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