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The manufacturer installs audio systems of various types on Lada Kalina 2 and Lada Granta cars. In this review, we will look at the operation of the audio system (FM, USB, SD card, Bluetooth, Handsfree) with catalog number for Lada Granta: 2190-7900010-20 and Lada Kalina: 2190-7900010-40, the difference between them is only in the fastenings. These standard radios are Kalina 2 and Granta, installed on the “norm” package.
First impressions
At first glance at the radio, you can say that it fits harmoniously into the interior of the car. There is nothing superfluous that would raise questions from a design point of view. The build quality is pleasing; it is worth noting the smooth, smooth movement of the buttons, the absence of backlash and the plastic of the radio that is pleasant to the touch. The radio backlight is green.
The radio is turned on by pressing a special button in the upper left corner of the radio. Loading occurs within a few seconds, during which the inscription “Lada Kalina” is briefly displayed on the display.
Audio, video and photo
The radio supports audio formats: MP3, WMA and WAV. While a tune is playing, the display shows information about the album, artist, and cover art (if any). You can adjust the shades of sound using the equalizer (there are 6 pre-programmed settings for Jazz, Rock, Voice, etc.). The sound quality is not bad, quite clear, without audible cuts in the highs or lows.
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MMS supports only one video format: WMV with a resolution of 320*240px. To play video files you will have to use a converter, for example, Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate. It will not be possible to play a video without conversion, for example, in 720p resolution, the picture will slow down, and the sound will lag behind the video, due to the insufficiently powerful processor.
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The radio is capable of opening photos, supported formats: JPEG, .JPG, .JPE, .BMP, GIF, .PNG. For example, a photo with a resolution of 1400x800px and a size of 1MB will open in about 1 second, and a photo of 1978x3456px and a size of 7MB will take as much as 9 seconds.
It is worth noting that after purchasing a car, the antenna comes as a gift. You will have to install it yourself.
Radio capabilities
On the right side of the radio there is a USB connector, which is designed to connect:
- USB Flash card (USB 2.0 and 3.0 up to 64 GB);
- USB Flash player with a memory capacity of at least 1024 MB;
- USB HDD with FAT32 file system;
- Mobile phone (only in charging mode).
On the left side of the radio there is a slot for SD cards. SD Memory Card Slot: Supports SD, SDHC cards of size 32 X 24 X 2.1 mm. SDHC up to 32 GB, SD up to 32 GB.
The file allocation table (FAT) of the connected device must be FAT16 (< 2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB). The maximum number of primary partitions should be no more than 4. It is advisable that the directory tree of the connected device have no more than eight levels. There should be no more than 1000 files in one directory.
While playing files, the display shows all the necessary information about the track. The playback source is selected using the AUDIO button on the left side of the radio. The radio has equalizer presets (JAZZ, POP, CLASSICAL, VOCAL and USER). The range of timbre adjustments for bass, treble, balance, front/rear balance is from “-7” to “+7” units.
The radio has Bluetooth and Handsfree functions. You can connect your phone by long pressing the handset button. When pairing on the phone, the inscription “MMC12” should appear in the list of found devices, the default password is “0000”. After successful connection, the BT icon will appear on the display of the radio. There is no phone book on the Kalina 2 and Grant radio, but it is possible to save up to 6 numbers in the radio’s memory. The audio system also remembers the last outgoing and incoming calls. The manufacturer does not guarantee operation of a phone in Handsfree mode that uses two or more SIM cards.
The radio allows you to listen to audio files from your mobile phone. To do this, you need to connect your phone to the radio via Bluetooth and launch the player on your phone. The manufacturer states that certain cell phone models may not work correctly with this radio, but this is not a sign of a malfunction.
The Kalina 2 and Granta radio has its own battery, which allows you to save user settings after disconnecting the battery for 10 days.
Preparing the radio
Connecting a GPS device to a USB port is a proven and so far the only option to get a navigator that will be built into the radio. The software for this “navigator” will consist of two parts – a driver and an application. Let's look at how to install the driver.
While in the main menu, press the "Settings" button and hold it for 10 seconds or more. The LADA screensaver will appear, then the “Desktop” will open. It has a “My Device” icon, corresponding to the “My Computer” folder in standard versions of Windows. Double clicking on the icon will provide access to all connected drives.
Driver request, virtual keyboard, GPS navigator in the glove compartment
To install the driver, follow these steps:
- When the “Desktop” is open, connect the navigator to the USB port (a window asking for a driver will appear);
- Disconnect the navigator, close the request window, connect the USB drive, go to it through “My Device” and double-click on the cab file icon;
- Click “OK” and wait, and then go to the “Windows” folder and find the usbser.dll file;
- Copy the found dll file to the “Static Store” folder (use the “copy” and “paste” buttons located at the top).
After installing the driver, no messages are displayed when the device is connected to the port. After rebooting the radio, the window will appear again, but we will specify the correct path to the file (Static Store\usbser.dll) once, and nothing else will be needed.
Video review of the radio
The standard radio for Kalina 2 and Grant has all the necessary functions for a modern car. The audio system works flawlessly, there are no freezes, all operations are performed instantly. The build quality is at a high level. The only disadvantage is the lack of a CD/DVD drive, but nowadays discs are becoming a thing of the past. The standard radio of the Lada Kalina 2 and Granta without an LCD display is a good alternative for those who find physical buttons more convenient than a sensor.
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Let us remind you that on the “Lux” configuration AVTOVAZ installs radios with an LCD display.
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Preparing an SD card with the program
It seems that by the end of this year the City Guide application should appear in AvtoVAZ radios. We, in turn, are considering the option of using another application - Navitel 7.5.0.202. Another suitable version of the program can be considered revision 5.0. Please note that the Navitel application, which can operate under Windows CE, is no longer for sale.
Important note: the Navitel program in its standard version will not be able to see the specified GPS receiver, since it works with the “wrong” hardware ports. Before you can write an application to an SD card, you need to patch it. We install a patch to work with the COM-5 port, then apply another patch that reduces the port speed to 4800 bps.
Navitel 7.5.0.202 in action
By saving the modified Navitel application on the SD card, you can use it. The “Navitel Content” folder contains the two most necessary directories (“Maps” and “Speed Cam”). The application is launched by double-clicking on the exe file icon located in the “Navitel” folder. By the way, no one bothers you to create a shortcut for this file directly in the root directory. Happy setup!
Description and characteristics of the Kalina 2 multimedia head unit
To list all the capabilities of the multimedia system that is installed in the Kalina 2 car, you will need a separate article. So we will name only the main functions of this device.
The ability to use a GPS navigation system and create a travel route based on traffic jam data received in real time from the Internet.
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Displays images from rearview cameras and information from parking sensors.
High-quality audio and video files from storage media of any type. Including a television signal.
4G mobile internet connection.
All technical characteristics, as well as the design of the MMC Lada Kalina 2, fully comply with the requirements for equipment of this class.
Standard audio preparation
Using my station wagon as an example, I would like to write a little about the standard audio preparation of the Lada Kalina. As far as I know now, all cars, starting with the “norm” configuration, have audio preparation, which includes:
- Plugs for connecting the radio
- Wires for front speakers
- Wires for rear speakers
Now I will describe everything with photographs and in more detail below. So, the plugs for connecting the radio are located under the plug below the heater control unit. If you remove this plug, there will be two gray and brown connectors.
The radio is connected very simply, gray color is up, brown color is down. As for the wires in the front doors, to get to them you need to remove the front door trim. The example below shows the conclusions already in the door trim cut under the column:
But at first we had to search a little for the rear ones; on the left side the wire was quickly found, since it was located near the trunk light:
And the right one is located under the trunk trim, glued with tape to the metal of the rear arch, so you will first have to look for it with your hand under the trim or remove it altogether. Here is an example of the already routed wires:
Many potassium growers wrote that they don’t have any wires even at the “normal” level, but I was convinced of the opposite. For example, my 2011 Kalina Station Wagon. I tried to connect the rear wires to the speaker, everything works fine, the music flows. So installing music with standard audio preparation is as easy as shelling pears.
What is this exit for?
The Aux line output in the radio is necessary to connect a smartphone, tablet or mp3 player to the player. In this case, the sound will be transmitted through the car speakers.
In some cars they are combined, and the car owner can connect the phone when answering a call. To do this, you can connect a microphone to the radio via AUX. Therefore, on the panel on top of the Aux connector it is written “AUX IN”.
There is also an amplifier that transmits sound to the speakers.
Some drivers do not know what the input in the radio with the inscription AUX means. In this case, you can mix up 2 identical connectors. Below the output with the prefix “IN”, there is a plug labeled “OUT”.
AUX OUT - a connector designed for audio output. Therefore, a wire is inserted into it to output music. Speakers are suitable for this. Unknowing motorists are faced with problems with sound output in the radio and have no idea what Aux is. Therefore, if problems arise with the volume or the player does not work, they change it, but the problem may be that the device is not connected correctly.
2-din radio with navigator. Features of choice
As an example for consideration, we have chosen a 2-din Pioneer radio.
The main selection criteria so that, as motorists joke, the head unit does not become a headache, are the following points of this issue.
- A clear understanding of what you ultimately want from your purchase. That is, the functionality and equipment of the radio with equipment such as a navigator, a side and rear view camera, etc. High level of sound performance of acoustic equipment, MMC operating system based on Windows or Android or something else.
- Price category of the radio. Simply put, its affordability for you at the moment.
- And, of course, the installation location according to the Dean classification.
Based on these parameters, it will not be difficult to determine whether a Chinese-assembled Pioneer 2-din radio is suitable for you (as a rule, regardless of the brand’s home country, they are assembled in China).
Having decided on the brand, you should consider in detail all the models offered and available for sale, focusing on the key functions for you (sound, video, navigation, etc.).
