Mp3 Cd Playback ?

[robbiekhan]

Hi guys, just a quick q once agian, the 6cd changer on the IS200, does it support mp3 files or is it just Audio cds? if so would Lexus be able to install a mp3 cd player in there or can I use my own head unit would anyone know?

[scott]

Hi guys, just a quick q once agian, the 6cd changer on the IS200, does it support mp3 files or is it just Audio cds? if so would Lexus be able to install a mp3 cd player in there or can I use my own head unit would anyone know?

No MP3, audio CDs only.

[robbiekhan]

Damn, ok onto plan B, are you able to use your own head unit?

[scott]

Damn, ok onto plan B, are you able to use your own head unit?

Dunno about changing the head unit, I can't see why you couldn't.

In the end I went with the iPod and connected it up using a cassette adaptor - it worked a treat and cost me £20, but, you need to have an iPod.

[robbiekhan]

I have a sony ericsson k750i with 1gb card so play music on teh go witht hat, mp3 players dont really give teh same quality as direct though :/

[scott]

Also, take a look at this thread, it may help ...

Here

[codlord]

Yeah, you can replace head unit with aftermarket stuff without too much trouble, you will need to get a standard DIN facia though, I have seen them on eBay or maybe you can get one from Lexus or other places - not sure. Do a search on eBay for "IS200 facia" and you will see what I mean.

I thought about doing that but decided against it in the end and got an iPod adaptor instead (see the other thread already linked).