- Brand new, in the retail packaging
- Control your USB thumb drive from the factory radio
- Songs can be stored on USB drive in MP3, WMA or AAC format
- No sound quality loss thanks to 18 bit processing (That's better than CD quality!)
- Displays Artist, Album and Song text from the USB drive on capable radios
- Supports FAT 16/32 file system
- USB cable is 3 feet long to allow for multiple routing options
- Compatible with Apple iPod or iPhone through USB connection
- Allows control, charging and playback of music
- Requires use of the USB cable that came with your Apple device
- Compatible with Android devices (like the Galaxy S, etc)
- Allows control, charging and playback of music
- Requires use of the USB cable that came with your device
- Requires free AALinQ App download from Google App Market
- Direct connection (No FM modulator or cassette adapter required)
- Bluetooth kit is included
- Allows for hands-free calling with phones that support HFP
- Allows wireless music streaming to radio with phones that support A2DP
- Allows control of music using AVRCP
- Has an extra input so you can add another option (See OPTIONAL CABLE section)
- Add an optional auxiliary input with a 3.5mm stereo mini headphone jack
- Compatible with or without factory steering wheel controls
- Radio MUST have remote CD Changer controls (Usually have DISC buttons)
- Not compatible with remote factory CD changer (must be disconnected)
- Not compatible with factory satellite radio (must be disconnected)
- Not compatible with factory Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) DVD system
- Compatible with or without factory navigation radio
- Your vehicle must also appear on the Application List below
- See the Application List below for additional compatibility concerns
- Grom part number MAZU3+BTD (aka USB3-MAZ + BTD)
- 1 year manufacturer limited warranty
- We're an authorized Grom Audio dealer (Ensures you get a valid warranty.)
DETAILS
This USB Interface by Grom Audio is a state of the art product that
allows you to directly connect your USB thumb drive through the
auxiliary input port (normally used for CD Changers and/or satellite
radio) of your factory radio. (See more details below.) The cable that
connects to your USB drive is 3 feet long, so you'll have plenty of
routing options.
Unlike competitor's products, this includes two extra input ports. Use these ports to add the following: Bluetooth (included) or Auxiliary Input (optional). See the OPTIONAL CABLE section below for more information on optional add-ons. We are including the Bluetooth Extension Dongle Kit for use in one of the two input ports.
With this kit, you can connect a Bluetooth enabled cell phone that
supports HFP (Hands Free Profiles) and listen to the conversation over
your car speakers, while speaking through the microphone that comes with
the kit. You can also use it to stream music from your phone
wirelessly if your phone supports A2DP. What's more, you can control
the music on your phone from your radio and/or steering wheel controls
using AVRCP wireless audio controls, provided your phone supports it.
If you have an Android phone or tablet, you can use this interface to
play music from it through the car radio. Song title, artist and album
will display on the radio. You will also have some limited controls
from the radio and/or the steering wheel controls. In addition, it will
charge the device. You will have to download the free AALinQ App from
the Google Play App Market to utilize this feature. You will also need a
USB cable to connect the phone to the interface. PLEASE NOTE: this is
for playback of music only. Calling features utilize the included Bluetooth
dongle. We HIGHLY recommend you visit the manufacturer's website if you
have questions regarding the Android interface features.
If you have an Apple iPod or iPhone, you can use this interface to play music from it through the car radio. You will also have some limited controls from the radio and/or the steering wheel controls. In addition, it will charge the device. You will need the OEM Apple USB cable to connect your Apple product to the interface. PLEASE NOTE: this is
for playback of music only. Calling features utilize the included Bluetooth
dongle. We HIGHLY recommend you visit the manufacturer's website if you have questions regarding the iPod interface features.
This product works in remote CD Changer mode. If you have remote CD
changer control capability, you can use this product but your remote CD
changer (separate from the radio) would have to be disconnected, if so
equipped. Remote changer capability is usually indicated by the existence of buttons that say DISC^ and DISCv. We recommend you contact tech support for the manufacturer
or visit the gromaudio website to determine
exactly how it's going to function in your vehicle with your options.
You may have to follow certain naming conventions for folders and tracks
you place on the USB drive in order for them to be recognized properly.
We recommend you visit the GromAudio website or contact their tech
support if you have additional questions about
capabilities and functionality. We're an authorized retailer but
they're the manufacturer, so they're in the best position to advertise
capabilities and functionality. Among other things, they have a
Support/FAQ link on their site that contains useful information.
OPTIONAL CABLE INFORMATION
Unlike some competitor's products, this interface includes an extra input port so you
can add an Aux cable. These cables are available in the UPGRADES section below.
- If you purchase the optional GA35CBL, you can add any
external device that has audio output in the form of a 3.5mm stereo-mini
headphone jack. (This includes, but is not limited
to: mp3 players, satellite radio, CD changers, DVD players, video game
systems, etc). This will allow you to listen to the output from that
device through your car speakers. The Aux cable has a proprietary Grom connector on
the end that plugs into the interface, so you do need to use the Grom
cable if you wish to add add Aux.
We recommend you visit the gromaudio website (and/or contact tech support) to determine
exactly how it's going to function in your vehicle with your options.
Included with this package:
- USB3 Interface module (GROM-USB from picture above)
- Cable to connect USB thumb drive to interface (USB Cable from above)
- Harness to connect interface to factory radio (Vehicle Cable from above)
- C-BTD Bluetooth dongle kit
Optional items (not included, but available in UPGRADES section below):
- Cable to connect another device using 3.5mm headphone jack (GA35CBL)
Compatible with the following Apple products:
APPLICATION CHART
This works with many 2002 and newer Mazda radios, except as noted below. Returns are not accepted for open items, so make sure you do your research BEFORE purchasing if you have one of the vehicles with a special note:
- Mazda 3: 2003-2008 (Except radios with MP3 or Folder labelling)
- Mazda 5: 2005-2008
- Mazda 6: 2006-2008
- Mazda CX-7: 2007-2008 (without navigation)
- Mazda CX-9: 2007-2008 (without navigation)
Mazda Miata MX-5: 2002-2008- Mazda MPV: 2002-2008
- Mazda Protege: 2002-2003
- Mazda RX-8: 2004-2008 (radio firmware v9.55 or later only, except v10.1 & v9.81)
- Mazda Tribute: 2002-2006
UPGRADES
This product was last updated on Tuesday 12 April, 2016.
