What happened to Music Box CD recording on 2013 370z?

Zaggeron · 08-30-2012, 08:44 PM

Actually the ability to play off of a USB drive is better than the HD. The capacity was only 9 GB and you can get a 32 GB USB drive for much less than $20. It really was a pain in the ass to copy a bunch of CDs to the HD. You're probably better off without it since copying from the CD was the only way to get the music into the music box.

cosmicdust73 · 08-30-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Actually the ability to play off of a USB drive is better than the HD. The capacity was only 9 GB and you can get a 32 GB USB drive for much less than $20. It really was a pain in the ass to copy a bunch of CDs to the HD. You're probably better off without it since copying from the CD was the only way to get the music into the music box.

Interesting way to look at it. Hmmm... I wonder what format the music files need to be saved in for it to work. For instance, how would you copy your Itunes files onto such a drive? I will have to read up on this... maybe this is the best option. Either that or live with my 8gb Nano.

Zaggeron · 08-30-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmicdust73

Interesting way to look at it. Hmmm... I wonder what format the music files need to be saved in for it to work. For instance, how would you copy your Itunes files onto such a drive? I will have to read up on this... maybe this is the best option. Either that or live with my 8gb Nano.

I don't know about Itunes since I never used it -- does it let you copy your MP3s to devices other than an Ipod/phone? In any event, if you still have CDs, every computer can rip those to MP3s (typically you can set the bitrate higher for higher quality). Once they are MP3 -- or whatever format is supported, just copy them to the USB drive. My USB player in my new BRZ recognizes up to 10 folders deep, but I don't see why you'd ever need to go more than 2 -- e.g. artist/album.

cosmicdust73 · 08-30-2012, 10:17 PM

I just tested it out on a crappy 2gb USB stick. I basically copied Itunes album directories onto the stick and plugged it into the USB slot in the Z. Sure enough everything popped up on the screen. Considering the 32gb cards are $20... I guess this is pretty good afterall. I also have a crapload of old ipods and iphones sitting around that I can probably use. The only downside is that your music folders needs to be pretty clean in order to navigate on screen properly. Itunes sometimes bastardizes your directories... so it could take some manual effort to get things set up. That's why I'm leaning towards using an old iphone instead.

Thanks for the help guys! I'll confirm with Nissan tomorrow that the Music Box feature was removed from the 2013 just to make sure I don't have a problem with the car.

Thechidz · 08-30-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Actually the ability to play off of a USB drive is better than the HD. The capacity was only 9 GB and you can get a 32 GB USB drive for much less than $20. It really was a pain in the ass to copy a bunch of CDs to the HD. You're probably better off without it since copying from the CD was the only way to get the music into the music box.

I agree, seems like a better setup now. I'm jelly

sparky · 08-30-2012, 09:31 PM

I don't think you're missing much without the HD. I tried it out and the playback sounded like crap. CD's at 1000+ kb get compressed down to something like 194kb (from memory, may be wrong). I found the best setup was an old iphone in the console always plugged in and filled with Apple lossless ripped from CD's. My .02

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Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 20	Actually the ability to play off of a USB drive is better than the HD. The capacity was only 9 GB and you can get a 32 GB USB drive for much less than $20. It really was a pain in the ass to copy a bunch of CDs to the HD. You're probably better off without it since copying from the CD was the only way to get the music into the music box. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 17	I don't think you're missing much without the HD. I tried it out and the playback sounded like crap. CD's at 1000+ kb get compressed down to something like 194kb (from memory, may be wrong). I found the best setup was an old iphone in the console always plugged in and filled with Apple lossless ripped from CD's. My .02 __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

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08-30-2012, 10:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
cosmicdust73 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 45 Drives: 2013 370z Tour Sport Rep Power: 17	I just tested it out on a crappy 2gb USB stick. I basically copied Itunes album directories onto the stick and plugged it into the USB slot in the Z. Sure enough everything popped up on the screen. Considering the 32gb cards are $20... I guess this is pretty good afterall. I also have a crapload of old ipods and iphones sitting around that I can probably use. The only downside is that your music folders needs to be pretty clean in order to navigate on screen properly. Itunes sometimes bastardizes your directories... so it could take some manual effort to get things set up. That's why I'm leaning towards using an old iphone instead. Thanks for the help guys! I'll confirm with Nissan tomorrow that the Music Box feature was removed from the 2013 just to make sure I don't have a problem with the car.