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    Installing double DIN Stereo / GPS / DVD / Ipod / Wireless Camera in 2010 Mazda5

    Trim plate for the unit doesn't fit to the Metra cover
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    Installing double DIN Stereo / GPS / DVD / Ipod / Wireless Camera in 2010 Mazda5

    Yes! it was mounted correctly. Metra cover is not fitting really well. But that is the only available cover in the market (Scosche cover doesn't work for this double DIN unit)
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    Installing double DIN Stereo / GPS / DVD / Ipod / Wireless Camera in 2010 Mazda5

    Here are some of pics. Quality is good. But sometimes I get interference signal. Before finalizing the location of the transmitter, I turned on the system to see the quality of the image. Then, I realized that the orientation of the transmitter is critical. I found the best orientation and...
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    Rearview camera image 1.jpg

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    Prefered dash kit manufacture?

    I painted Metra cover in Black. See pictures in http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123808156-Installing-double-DIN-Stereo-GPS-DVD-Ipod-Wireless-Camera-in-2010-Mazda5
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    Installing double DIN Stereo / GPS / DVD / Ipod / Wireless Camera in 2010 Mazda5

    I am not sure about it. This unit doesn't have any connections to the CAN bus. This unit comes with a USB port and a SD card reader port.
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    Installing double DIN Stereo / GPS / DVD / Ipod / Wireless Camera in 2010 Mazda5

    I thought about that model too. It seems to be good. But I decided not to buy because of that typo: "Meun". As I mentioned earlier, I removed the Metra cover and painted it in black (Black flat spray paint: $4.58). Before painting, I sanded the surface to remove existing paint. Please see...
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    Installing double DIN Stereo / GPS / DVD / Ipod / Wireless Camera in 2010 Mazda5

    I would like to share my experience in installing aftermarket unit in 2010 Mazda 5 sport. As my budget was tight, I searched in the internet and found following places so that I can to do this job less than $350 (boom06). Let me list the items I bought and their prices (including shipping in...
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    Terminal Layout and Signal.jpg

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    Prefered dash kit manufacture?

    Difference between Metra and Scosche I think you have only those two options. I have 2010 Mazda 5 sport. I bought a aftermarket double DIN stereo/nav/gps/ipod unit from Ebay. This unit is exactly 7" x 4". Initially, I purchased Scosche MA1538B dash kit from Sonic Electronix. However, opening...
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