MP3 player Does anyone know if I would be able to input my mp3 player into this unit? I also have external speakers outside, with the old wire type inputs, not plugs, can I hook these up as well?
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hi. the answer is yes and yes.mp3 thru rca audio in and old speaker wire directly into the speaker inputs or put a banana plug on the ends. either way is good.
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you can get a Y splitter cable to connect your mp3 player. Then you can connect pretty much any audio source to the system laptop/mp3 player...
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The MP3 player would have to have bluetooth capability built in to work with these. You might try to find a bluetooth adapter that would plug into your player's headphone port. Good luck.
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Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this amp for anything fancy like you're asking. Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this... » Read More Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this amp for anything fancy like you're asking. « Show Less
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I haven't tried to play music through usb yet, but it does come with a headphone style jack for music input, and I can confirm that the usb port will charge devices. I should get some .wma and .mp3 files and try then on my phones external storage setting...
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To the best of my knowledge, I would say have to say you cannot. The USB on the unit is for charging. In other words, it is like a power source to charge a cell phone, mp3 player, etc... Plus there are no controls or buttons to access what is connected to the USB port. The only button for the USB port simply turns on/off power to charge. The only way I know that you can play music through this speaker is by bluetooth or directly with audio aux cable (3.5mm) that goes from headphone jack of mp3 player into the back of the Eton unit. Hope this helps.
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there is no USB input, but the AUX Input will accept low level audio signals from other devices. If the device has a HEADPHONE OUT, it would likely play through the AUX input.
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Sorry David, We do not use MP3 player. We only use CD's. The CD player exceeds our expectations. Bob D.
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The input jack for the MP3 will be a 1/8th inch input. So, depending on the MP3 player, you will need a 1/8 inch (male) to 1/8 inch (male) adapter unless you have an output on the MP3 player that is different. This is a great little amp and we would love to sell you one!
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You can, but depending on the wiring, you may have to splice your wires to make it work. I had speakers built into my walls, and just spliced the wires to the end of the things that plugged into the player. It works perfect.
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I have not tested on MP3 player but it should work. From best if my lnowledge Mp3 output jack is similar to headphone jack.... Hope this info was helpfull
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Hi Paul! I pulled out my user guide and it states that the unit is "not compatible with MP3 CDs." I truly hope this helps!
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There is no mp3 input on this device to hook up music to. It only picks up sound that it hears through its mic. And it works really well.
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Tony C: Finally located insert and it says under "Connecting Optional Components" that a portable digital music player may be connected and the sound will come through the speakers in the player unit; connect AUDIO IN to line output for outside components with an audio connecting cable (not supplied). Can be connected to TV or VCR using an extension cable (not supplied). Hope this helps.
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I can't figure that out either! It would have been nice that they would include some instructions, huh? I think that part of the problem is that my computer is not compatible with this brand of MP3 player, so when I connect it up, nothing happens. :/ I haven't sent it back to Amazon, yet, though because it is always a pain to return stuff and I'm stubborn and still believe there's a way to get this thing to work! :)
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These Pioneer speakers connect to the computer by regular USB cable and the speakers are not self-powered from batteries; they get the sound signal from the computer and power from the one USB cable. I am not an expert and only own an older SANSA MP3 player. My SANSA's sound output is not supported by the mini USB connection -- Sound out is only thru a headphone jack. So I highly doubt if they would work with mp3 players that are like mine. Maybe others have more information.
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My MP3's are stored on a 16 GB mini Card that plugs into the side. I play them through the radio. If I wanted external speakers, I would make sure they are amplified speakers and plug them in the AUX IN port used for external headphones. The port is similar to the one on you pc's sound card (or built in), so if your powered speakers work with your PC, it's very likely they also work with the radio.
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I have RCA wires connecting from the back of the turntable into AuidoEngine A5 external speakers....but the external speakers have no sound coming out of them....any ideas as to why? I wouldn't think I need a phono preamp...