The radio is included in the standard equipment of any car. However, not every driver is satisfied with the usual equipment, so most try to find the most modern device that will have the best performance and electronics. The stores offer a huge number of different models and this assortment can be confusing for an inexperienced person. With the help of some tips, you can easily cope with the purchase of a radio in your car.
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to pay attention to the reproducible formats. It happens that when buying a head unit with a stylish design and excellent characteristics, over time you may encounter a problem that the device will not be able to play new file formats. In this case, the CD / DVD drive will not be enough. It is recommended to buy a radio tape recorder with the ability to read information from HD media and Blue-ray.
Step 2
Sometimes people buy a radio with a simple indicator that can only display the title and number of the song. But now models equipped with a graphical matrix indicator, which displays both text and graphical information, are very popular. For example, volume or equalizer settings. In addition, if you want the most convenient radio to use, then the model with an LCD screen is suitable for you. This will allow you not only to easily set the settings, but also watch the video.
Step 3
You need to choose the most convenient control panel so that it does not distract you from the road. But at the same time, design is also important, it should not annoy you. It is also recommended to check if the brightness adjustment function is available.
Step 4
Almost every car is equipped with a special connector for connecting a radio tape recorder - an ISO connector. Most likely, you will not face the problem of installing a new device. But there are also exceptions. Therefore, before buying, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the documentation for your car.
Step 5
Having a tuner with a range from 80 to 110 MHz will be sufficient, since most radio stations broadcast in the FM range. The radio tape recorder may have an RDS function, which will allow it to display text information transmitted over the radio. Some models may have a special sensitivity adjustment.
Step 6
Radio tape recorders often fall prey to car thieves. To insure yourself against such cases, it is advisable to purchase a device that has the ability to detach the front panel.
