How is the firmware for MMC 2190 performed on a Lada Granta?

The MMS Grant firmware makes it possible not only to expand the functionality of the system itself, but also the ability to connect a rear view camera to the standard multimedia.

It is worth noting that the presence of a standard or normative standard multimedia system pre-installed by the manufacturer is not suitable for performing a number of actions that will be described below. The exclusively multimedia system in the luxury configuration is suitable for firmware.

The process of flashing the multimedia system requires the presence of a GPS receiver, namely the Globalsat BU-353S4 model, as well as a Huawei E1750 3G modem from Megafon. These devices, paired with new software, will allow you to use the navigation that VAZ engineers promised, and will also delight you with the presence of the Internet in the car. All these products can be bought on eBay, and cheaper than in other stores.

Navigation and the Internet are not yet compatible things for a domestic car, so for their full and simultaneous operation it is necessary to use a hub (USB splitter DNS ATH-08).

Review of the characteristics of the MMC-2190 radio tape recorder

Nowadays, almost everyone owns a car.
Most motorists prefer to drive with their favorite music. It's no secret that to make your dreams come true, you need a modern audio system. Depending on the car model, the standard radio may have different technical characteristics.

A girl adjusts the volume on the radio

Options

Based on the car’s configuration, the following standard radios are used as an audio system:

1. 2 DIN device: it does not have a CD drive, TouchScreen;
2. Multimedia radio: there is also no CD drive, but there is a 7-inch display (MMC).

Car radio 2DIN

The standard MMC-2190 radios are distinguished by an excellent touch screen. As a rule, they are suitable for Lada car models (Granta, Kalina, Priora).

Radio device

MMC is equipped with Windows CE, which is specially designed for radios with a minimum amount of memory. But it is worth noting that the radio turns on very quickly, which significantly saves time for the driver.

Technical characteristics of the standard radio MMC-2190

For a more detailed review of the audio system, it is best to consider all its advantages separately. So, first of all, I would like to highlight the radio screen.

Head unit MMS-2190

The display of the audio device is touch-sensitive. The MMC radio tape recorder can withstand even the most severe weather conditions (very severe frosts or heat). This quality allows the device to operate smoothly. The touch screen is very bright and pressure sensitive.

The central panel of the radio is equipped with buttons for quickly muting the sound and switching modes, which helps out in some circumstances.

The main menu of the radio looks like this:

• Radio;
• Video;
• Photo;
• Telephone;
• Audio;
• Settings.

Also, when purchasing a radio, an antenna is included with it, which is installed on the roof of the car. Many drivers note that the MMC radio has many significant advantages.

So, based on customer reviews, the following advantages can be identified:

1. Excellent audio quality. When playing your favorite songs, the MMC-2190 head unit displays information about the album, artist and cover (if available). This allows you to quickly find your favorite music among others.

The MMC audio system is capable of supporting the following audio formats:

• MP3;
• WMA;

You can adjust the tone of the sound using the equalizer. Thus, audio effects can be adjusted to the driver’s individual preferences.

In addition, the radio is distinguished by high-quality sound without any extraneous creaks or cuts.

1. Video characteristics of the radio. It is worth noting that the standard MMC-2190 radio can support only one video format - WMV. In order to play other video formats, you must use a converter. If you do not convert the video, then when playing on the MMC radio, the picture will slow down and the sound will lag behind. This can be explained by the fact that the device is equipped with an insufficiently powerful process.

What photos does the audio device open?

The list of supported formats includes:

• JPEG;
• JPG;
• JPE;
• BMP;
• GIF;

So, when opening a photo with a resolution of 1400x800px, the picture will take about 1 second to line up, and pictures with an even larger resolution can take more than 6 seconds to open.

1. Ability to connect your phone to the radio. Standard MMC audio systems are connected via bluetooth. This ensures the connection of the radio to the contact book on the phone. Also thanks to this, the driver can play melodies directly from the phone. When connecting multiple phones, it may be difficult to save settings.
2. Additional features. It is worth emphasizing that the standard MMC-2190 radio is an unfinished model for a car. So, if desired, the car owner can customize the radio to suit his needs. For example, to connect a rear view camera, play files of other formats, improve the screen, and install navigation, you will need firmware for the radio.

Connecting the radio to the phone

Firmware for radio MMC-2190

Before flashing your audio device, you need to check the software version. Thus, it is strictly forbidden to flash an MMC radio with software versions 23.02.27 and 21.1.2.39.

It is also worth noting that the firmware process always entails risk. Therefore, if you do not want to lose the warranty, then it is better not to flash the MMC radio yourself.

How to flash the firmware of the radio yourself? This question worries many motorists. In fact, the firmware process is not difficult at all. For successful firmware installation, you must follow the instructions.

Instructions for flashing standard device firmware

1. Load the necessary files for firmware onto a free SD card. When removing the CD media, be aware of safe disconnection. If you neglect this, you can damage the SD card;
2. In order for the procedure to be successful, you need to remove the installed software;
3. Disconnect the wires from the UES input and turn on the HUB;
4. Next, you need to restart the device and insert the media;
5. If everything is done properly, the firmware process will light up on the display. All links to the firmware can be found in special folders on your PC. After this, you can easily download the firmware.
6. When the firmware is finished, the device boots up on its own. At the same time, take out the CD and, without overloading, go to the “Screen Settings” – “Calibration” tab;
7. The necessary menu and drivers are installed.

The firmware process does not take much time. But it should be remembered that any intervention in the radio software can lead to premature breakdowns. Therefore, you only need to carry out the firmware yourself if you have some knowledge. At any time you can use the services of professionals for an affordable amount.

Firmware for radio

It should be taken into account that the FirmWare folder and the files that are in it should be located in the root of the SD card. After the files needed for the firmware have been written, the card should be removed from the computer. You need to remove the card from the computer correctly, through a special safe removal menu. If this is not done, the card may fail.

You need to connect the SD card via USB to the multimedia system. Then you need to enable MMS. After the software starts, reboot the Lada Grant's head unit by pressing the volume key.

There are four steps that the reboot program must complete. After the MMC turns on in normal mode, an alternative menu will appear on the radio screen.

This completes the preparatory process for the firmware. If everything went as it should, a new WinCE desktop will appear. Now all that remains is to configure the new software that you installed on the Lada Grant's head unit. This is done by clicking the Start button, after which you need to go to Start\Setting\Control Panel.

Sometimes there is a slight freeze when opening the control panel. You can get rid of this by performing a forced reboot of the multimedia system. Once the panel opens, click on the Stylus/Calibration icon - this will allow you to calibrate the screen sensor. For the most accurate calibration, you should use a stylus. If everything is in order, a timer will appear. You don't have to wait until the countdown ends; you can tap on the screen.

Now you need to do a forced reboot. You must press and hold the volume key for at least 10 seconds. One point to take into account: the flash drive with the software must be connected to the multimedia system.

1. You need to open the soft/radio folder.
2. And then run start.exe.

This will allow the system to recognize the files that are installed on it. Installing these extensions will allow you to achieve stable operation of the multimedia system, as well as complete the equalizer settings while you listen to the radio.

How is GPS configured after flashing MMC Lada Granta firmware? In order to set up GPS, you need to take a few simple steps. This is necessary so that the Globalsat BU-353S4 module can fully perform its functions.

1. You need to use the “Tools” item.
2. Go to the screen keyboard menu.
3. The module must be connected.
4. Specify the path \staticstore\dll2usb.dll.
5. After this, information about searching for a driver will appear, then you need to click “OK”.
6. You need to press it until the menu disappears from the display.

After the work has been done, you can fully enjoy the capabilities of the Lada Granta multimedia system.

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On the right side of the radio there is a USB connector, which is designed to connect:

1. USB Flash card (USB 2.0 and 3.0 up to 64 GB); 2.USB Flash player with a memory capacity of at least 1024 MB; 3.USB HDD with FAT32 file system; 4.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 32 x 24 x 2.1mm size. SDHC up to 32 GB, SD up to 32 GB.

The file allocation table (FAT) of the connected device must be version FAT16 (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, and 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.

Supported Audio Formats

The audio system supports audio formats (MP3. With constant or variable bit rate, bit rate 32–320 kb/s and sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz; WMA. (without DRM protection). With constant bit rate and bit rate 10–320 kb/s , with variable bitrate and transmission speed 32–192 kb/sec).

Powerful audio player

SinglePlayer is a powerful audio player for consoles running WINCE 6.0. Made for an alternative shell for SingleMenu and NewMenu.

Using an audio player will make the sound more interesting (there is an equalizer). The player also has an Internet radio (an access point can be made using a smartphone). You can also listen to radio stations on your smartphone and transmit them to MMS via bluetooth.

All player features:

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— High performance and speed — Finger-oriented — Powerful design engine, allows you to create any skins — 13-band equalizer. Fine-tune equalizer parameters. — Effects: reverb, echo, horror, flanger, tempo, pitch, compressor, distortion, phaser, freeverb, autowah. Fine-tuning effects. — Filters: high, low, bandpass, peakingEQ, notch. Fine-tuning filters. — Anti-banner corrector — Full playlist (adding, moving, sorting, deleting from disk, playing, navigation, cleaning) — Track search, allows you to search for tracks in the current or all playlists, in titles and tags. — Built-in keyboard, supports up to 10 layouts. — Playback queue allows you to create a list of tracks that will play regardless of the playlist. — Supports multiple playlists, up to 20 — Supports id3v1, id3v2, vorbis(flac) tags — Rewinding tracks — Favorite tracks in a playlist — Favorite tracks in a separate folder — Switching playback of tracks by album — Multiple selection of catalogs and tracks to add to a playlist — Saving positions and track numbers for each playlist and automatic playback when switching to the desired playlist - Swipe across the explorer and playlist - Search for USB drives and quickly play their contents - Play mp3, flac, wav, ogg, aiff, m4a(aac, alac) formats mpc - Display the album cover and Internet radio logo in the screensaver/player - Add one track, directory, subdirectories to the playlist. - Sorting the playlist using the quick sort method - Saving the position of the track when exiting - Playing tracks in a scattered manner, in a row, one track. — Playing playlists scattered or one by one. — Removing a track directly from the disk — Internet radio — Smooth sound fading when you stop playing and increasing when playing starts — Fast and easy navigation through the file system, displaying files and folders in a grid or list — Playing tracks according to the set genre in the equalizer. The genre is read from the tags and if it matches the current equalizer style, it is played. — Auto-adjustment of the equalizer to the track genre — Visualization output, in the form of a Spectrum, in the splash screen and the main window of the player — Support for skins (set via the menu) — Display of processor load — Broadcasting and receiving control messages

How it looks on the MMC Lada Vesta (photo by Sardar-Kerimov):

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Description of the Lada Granta head unit

Many motorists who prefer domestic cars were sincerely pleased with the appearance of a new multimedia system in the Lada Granta. A standard radio with a liquid crystal display and many new useful functions began to be installed on the “Lux” package in two versions: 1Din and 2Din. Considering that the presence of such options is still very rare for Russian cars, the richer version of 2Din is of real interest.

Specifications and overview of device functions

We should start with the fact that the manufacturer of the radio with an LCD display is domestic, this is NPP Itelma, Moscow. The company produces and supplies its products (electronics and digital equipment) to the largest automotive enterprises in Russia. Multimedia system MMC 2190, catalog number 2190-7900010-00 for Granta, is an updated device with a new processor and transistor stage. The production of old products with number 2190-7900010 has been discontinued, and it is not possible to buy them. The technical characteristics of the radio are presented in Table 1.

Parameter	CPU	RAM	Inner memory	operating system	Photo formats	Video format	Sound	External media
Meaning	SiRF Atlas-V AT551	128MB	5341 bytes	Windows CE 6.0	JPEG,JPG JPE,BMP GIF,PNG	WMV 240x320 px	MP3, WMA, WAV	SD and SDHC (up to 32GB), USB (up to 64GB)

Note: The kit includes an antenna designed for installation on the roof of a vehicle.

The standard radio has a resistive screen, which, unlike a capacitive screen, works better at low temperatures, although it is inferior in ease of use. The controls are completely touch-sensitive, with the exception of the puck that regulates the sound. The central panel also has buttons for quick mute and mode switching, which is very convenient in various situations. The main menu of the device consists of 6 items:

• radio;
• video;
• photos;
• telephone;
• audio;
• settings.

To tune in and reliably receive FM radio stations, there are 4 playlists; in addition, it is possible to receive signals from radio stations operating in the AM range. This function may seem useless if you are in a city or more or less large settlement.

However, in the periphery, there are not FM transmitting stations everywhere, and signals from AM radio stations are present everywhere and can be listened to. You can tune in to a specific station either manually or automatically.

All these functions can be implemented by clicking on the “Radio” menu button. The antenna for receiving FM signals that comes with the device, according to reviews, has flaws in its design. While driving, the sound volume fluctuates when listening to the radio, so some car enthusiasts purchase an additional antenna.

You can watch the video on the radio of your Lada Granta car by pressing the corresponding menu button. The device plays the most popular AVI video file format with great difficulty and the picture lags behind the voice acting. This is due to the small amount of RAM and insufficient processor performance. However, if you use a desktop computer and a converter, the film can be converted to WMV 320x240 format (Windows Media Player) and watched in a car with fairly decent quality.

Control your cell phone and view photos

There are no problems viewing photos on the device; you just need to press the required menu button. Slight delays may occur when scrolling through high-resolution images. They have a fairly large volume (over 10 MB), so it takes a few fractions of a second to load them into the radio’s memory. You can view photos downloaded from your cell phone.

All functions related to device management are located in the “Phone” menu item. After your cell phone is connected, configured and saved in memory via Bluetooth, you can control calls using the Granta's standard radio. It is very convenient to use the buttons on the display, which are clearly visible and at hand, instead of using your cell phone on the go.

You can talk by speakerphone or using a Hands free headset. You can also load your phone book into the radio's memory for convenience. In the same way, you can play music that is stored in the device’s memory, controlling the process exclusively using the LCD display. You can simply put your cell phone in a convenient place in the car and not touch it until the very end of the trip.

Working in audio mode

The device allows you to listen to songs in the three most common formats. At the same time, according to reviews from Lada owners, the sound in the cabin is of average quality. The fact is that the 13 cm speakers built into the front doors of the car do not reproduce music very well due to the fact that they are a budget option. The radio itself has nothing to do with it.

Experts recommend buying a set of new good quality speakers and installing them in the rear and front doors; structurally, such a possibility exists. It is possible to connect an amplifier and a subwoofer to the standard radio. This is done in a certain order. After successfully carrying out the above activities, listening to music in the Lada Granta salon will bring you real pleasure.

1. Stretch and connect a thick red power wire (“plus”) from the battery to the amplifier.
2. The black wire is the negative wire. Connect it to the amplifier and lead it to the car body.
3. Hidden the wires for connecting the speakers and subwoofer and connect them to the amplifier.
4. Run a wire from the amplifier to the radio. This wiring should be routed separately from other vehicle wiring to avoid interference with the sound.
5. Connect the wire from the amplifier to the radio.

Description of general settings

General settings of the radio can be made after pressing the “Settings” menu button. They include setting the screen saver (only works in conjunction with the radio), the current date and time. All the necessary functional buttons are present on the screen during radio operation or music playback, which allows you to quickly switch to the required operating mode. Operating instructions for the radio are not supplied by official dealers, so you will have to figure out all the nested menus using a simple “poke” method.

The simplicity of the interface and all the inscriptions and names are in Russian save the situation. This greatly simplifies the familiarization process. A standard device for Granta with a liquid crystal display 2190 can be purchased by ordering it via the Internet or in a retail chain. The firmware on it will be standard, although the manufacturer claims that they are updated all the time. The functions of the radio can be supplemented with new firmware, then the device will have navigation and the ability to connect a rear view camera.

Domestic manufacturers managed to create a decent product in terms of price-quality ratio. The Itelma MMC 2190 head unit is distinguished by a fairly wide range of functions and a simple interface at an affordable price.

How to set up "GPS" on the firmware version of the multimedia?

Carrying out this action will not take much effort. The procedure involves preliminary switching with the GPS module and consists of the following algorithm of actions:

• go to the corresponding “Tools” menu;
• activating the display keyboard;
• direct module switching;
• route instructions: “staticstoredll232usb.dll”;
• continuously pressing the “OK” key after the prompt regarding driver selection is displayed on the screen.

If the indicated steps are completed correctly, then we proceed to the manipulations of setting up the navigation software. In the program, we select the “COM 5” port and the corresponding speed – 4800 bps.

Upon completion of the entire list of manipulations, we observe the operation of the system. Please pay attention to the presence of the configured Navitel program.

Review of the standard radio of Lada Kalina 2 and Grant (norm)

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 only difference between them is in the fastenings. These standard radios are Kalina 2 and Granta, installed on the “norm” package.

Lada car radio: review and installation

The standard Lada car radio will be presented in this article. The reader will learn everything about its technical characteristics and capabilities. In addition, the process during which the car radio for the Lada Grant is installed inside the cabin will be described.

Car radio review

Granta Lada car radio

Depending on the configuration, the standard radio of a Lada Granta car may be different. We are talking about its standard size: 1 din and 2 din. Both versions of car radios are installed in this car as standard.

Note. It is believed that such an opportunity is very rare for a domestic car.

In this article we will look at the Itelm head unit with a typical size of 2 din. I liked this car radio so much that it caused a storm of positive reviews from users.

Screen

Let's start our test with the Itelm car radio screen:

• Very sensitive and bright;

Lada Granta car radio

• The screen is resistive. In other words, there is a capacitive screen that performs very poorly in cold conditions. A resistive screen, on the contrary, is capable of functioning in harsh conditions, although working with it is not as comfortable as with a capacitive one;
• A good picture with normal color rendition. Of course, it cannot be compared with LED panels, but there is no glare in the sun, and everything looks quite decent.

Now let’s imagine how USB works on our head unit:

• Supports two file systems FAT16 and FAT32;
• USB has a separate button, which is located in the head unit menu;
• There is, however, no connection connector on the front panel;
• The USB connector is on the back. In principle, it is quite comfortable and nothing sticks out in front.

Note. The USB cable located at the back is wrapped in dark-colored foam. It is not connected in any way to the other wires of the head unit.

SD cards

What is a modern car radio without SD cards? Here we have them:

• Various cards up to 8 GB are supported;
• There were no problems detecting or playing music.

Note. The manufacturer strongly discourages connecting other devices to the SD and USB connectors, as this leads to damage to the equipment.

Hands Free function

A useful and necessary option today. Thanks to it, not only comfort but also safety when driving a vehicle increases. Here are the features of this function on the Lada Granta car radio:

• Phones running Android 2.1 and WM 6.5 communicate well via Bluetooth;
• Phone book loading is available, but it works with some freezes;
• It is possible to play audio via Bluetooth.

Note. Experts immediately saw two shortcomings of the Hands Free function on this car radio: it is difficult to call the phone’s operation with the head unit stable and the memory of two phones in the list is poor.

Playing video

Modern car radios must be able to reproduce video files perfectly. Let's see how our car radio is doing with this:

• The car radio supports WMV video format with a resolution of 320x240. The device copes poorly with other formats. Thus, the popular AVI 720p format does not open at all.

Note. The problem with poor playback of other higher-end formats can be easily solved. To do this, it will be enough to use some converter, for example, Xilisoft Video.

Well, of course, what kind of car radio should not reproduce sound perfectly. This is a very important parameter and the better the car radio copes with sound reproduction, the better. The head unit we are describing has the following audio capabilities:

• The car radio supports MP3/WAV/WMA formats;
• The sound is reproduced well, the quality is average. It is pleasant and clean, without high-frequency and low-frequency cuts;
• I liked that when playing music files, the screen displays information not only about the album, but also about the artist. And that's not all: even the album cover is shown, if there is one;
• The head unit is equipped with a good equalizer with several presets: Jazz, Rock, etc.

How to install an application on MMS

Procedure

:

1. Copy the installation file (with the extension cab) to the SD card.
2. Insert the SD card into the MMC.
3. Exit to desktop.
4. Go to “My Computer” -> SD card.
5. Start installing the application by double clicking on the cab file.

Easier to install and run

applications via AppLauncher:

1. Launch Total Commander
2. Open the SD card and start installing the application by double clicking on the cab file.

What useful and interesting applications for the standard Lada Vesta MMC can you recommend? By the way, here is the directory of programs for WinCE.

Let us remind you that we previously talked about other applications that expand the functionality of Vesta’s multimedia system:

• AppLauncher - allows you to launch applications without going to the desktop.
• A patch that allows you to watch videos while driving.
• Altmenu - allows you to comfortably use several navigation programs at once.
• Improved CityGuide - will make the program interface more convenient, and will add data about cameras, ambushes, etc. to the maps.
• Navitel
• Yandex maps

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New AvtoVAZ radio, which does not have a “sensor”

Having mastered the production of the Lada Granta in the liftback body, VAZ began supplying a standard radio (not touchscreen) in the Norma+ car configurations. Let us immediately note that the radio tape recorders intended for Kalina-2 and Granta look the same, but their mounting is different, so these devices are not interchangeable. Looking ahead, let's say that a review made by the owner of a car with a similar radio is presented on video. Now let’s talk about what exactly VAZ is offering today to owners of Kalin and Grant in the Norma+ configuration.

1. A few words about the radio of the “normal Kalina-2”
2. Advice for future and current owners of VAZ push-button radios
3. VAZ push-button radio, video review

A few words about the radio of the “normal Kalina-2”

When looking at the “device”, which AvtoVAZ designates with the numbers 2190-7900010-40, it immediately becomes clear that installing such a device in a standard 1DIN compartment will not work. VAZ cars in the “Norma” configuration come from the factory with an empty compartment (its height is 1DIN), and in the “Norma+” radio tape recorder occupies the entire central part of the console. That is, the owner has the following choice: you can install a standard VAZ radio, but then the easy-to-use shelf will disappear, or you can look for and install a unit of standard height. The VAZ radio does not fit into the 1DIN high compartment. There is no touch screen on it, but under the “twist” there is a whole array of plastic buttons.

VAZ push-button radio for Kalina-2

Such a radio, as we see in the photo, can be found in the only configuration of the Kalina Cross. The “device” in question differs from the Granta radio in the presence of a frame with holes. There were rumors about the release of specific units intended only for crossovers, but in the end everything turned out to be simpler - VAZ always ordered radio tape recorders from Itelma, and this tradition was continued. What exactly is offered as part of the “budget” head unit? Let's try to figure it out.

First of all, let's say that the main task of a built-in radio is to play music. To do this, it provides two hardware ports (USB, SD) located on the front panel. Radio stations can be switched using the lower buttons, and the device can also perform the functions of a Bluetooth headset - it’s not for nothing that there are “Receive” and “End End” buttons. The amplifier power is standard, the number of channels is four.

Advice for future and current owners of VAZ push-button radios

The release of standard VAZ “devices”, devoid of an expensive “sensor”, has been expected for a long time. Back in the first half of the year, we were told that such a unit should appear in the fall. As you can see, VAZ was embarrassed to build a graphic display into the radio, and all information on the screen is displayed in standard symbols. The only available backlight color is emerald (there will be more of these colors in crossovers). The device is a “turn on and listen” device, and in standby mode the display displays the time.

The fact that the manufacturer placed the USB port right on the face of the radio is not bad. Now owners have the opportunity to quickly connect a USB drive, or use the standard port as a power source. It will be easy to connect a smartphone or tablet and place it on the dashboard. This is cool! It is recommended to immediately install a short USB flash drive into the USB port to protect it from dust. And it’s also advisable to occupy the port intended for SD cards with something.

All radios produced by Itelma LLC are well aware of a file system such as FAT32. This means that you need to format flash drives in it, onto which audio files in MP3 and WAV format will then be recorded. The signal to the speakers standardly installed in the doors comes without distortion, and the power of the built-in amplifiers is unlikely to seem insufficient to anyone. Enjoy it for your health.

A device called 7900010-40 in the interior of Kalina-2

We can state the fact that the new head unit developed by AvtoVAZ turned out to be more than twice cheaper than the touch media center. So, there is no need to succumb to the persuasion of sellers to buy a 7900010-40 radio for 10, 8 or 6 thousand rubles. However, we will leave the choice to the owner.

In fact, VAZ acted very unusually by releasing another “device” in a non-standard form factor. Car dealers should not have any problems with the availability of one or another radio, since the car plant has been working on pre-orders since September. True, it will be difficult to purchase the “device” in question separately from the car, unlike luxury media. The main thing is that two requirements are now met at once: the owner does not overpay for unnecessary options, and at the same time uses only standard VAZ equipment. It would have been like this a long time ago... Let's say if the radio was 1DIN high, it would be equipped with a removable muzzle, but what's good about that?