THe_DeTAiL3R Posted May 7, 2006 Report Posted May 7, 2006 I want to hook up my MP3 player (and/or maybe laptop) to my stereo It's a Kenwood headunit with no RCA or front input. I'm assuming the only way would be an FM modulator? Any other way I don't know of?? Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted May 7, 2006 Report Posted May 7, 2006 Is there an AUX imput on your HU? If not, you might be able to use the cig lighter. My friend did that on my car, hooked up his ipod/mp3 player into the cig lighter and it worked. I honestly couldnt tell you how he did it though... Quote
rudefyet Posted May 7, 2006 Report Posted May 7, 2006 http://www.installer-data.com/item/display_item.php?it=knw-13-35mm Quote
1990lumina Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 Can your Kenwood control a cd changer?? I forget what that port is called (round one with several pins in it)....anyway that might be able to help you...however it's main function is controlling, so maybe it won't work...I'm not sure. You're sure you don't have rear RCA inputs?? EDIT: Oops I forgot to check out that link before I posted....looks like that link will help you Dave! Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Posted May 8, 2006 http://www.installer-data.com/item/display_item.php?it=knw-13-35mm Fuckin sweet! So how does that work though? Do you just set it on CD and then what??? I've never had a CD changer hooked up so I don't know.. lol Quote
1990lumina Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 I think you can access it with the source button...my friend's Sony H/U controls a 10 cd changer. The CD in the deck is CD1, and the changer is called CD2 Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Posted May 8, 2006 So a new source will add itself? Cool How does this one look? I like the idea of having RCAs instead of headphone size so I can easily connect other things. Plus this comes with 6ft cord which is an adapter anyways http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kenwood-to-RCA-iPod-Aux-Input-Adapter-XM-Sirius-MP3-NEW_W0QQitemZ9723444344QQcategoryZ60208QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote
jeremy Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 So a new source will add itself? Cool How does this one look? I like the idea of having RCAs instead of headphone size so I can easily connect other things. Plus this comes with 6ft cord which is an adapter anyways http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kenwood-to-RCA-iPod-Aux-Input-Adapter-XM-Sirius-MP3-NEW_W0QQitemZ9723444344QQcategoryZ60208QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem that should work perfectly.....just do a good job hiding all those wires Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Posted May 8, 2006 that should work perfectly.....just do a good job hiding all those wires Well considering I have the following: - Components (tweeters only thing that look aftermarket- however one person thought they came factory! ) - SWRC interface - amps/subwoofer (it's a mess in the trunk though, but I'll clean it up eventually) In the interior you can't see any of the wires, I keep it nice and neat. Everything is hidden under the dash includig the crossovers. I like everything to look like it came that way from the factory. "Better than stock" is what I'm going for rather than "custom". Time to click "buy it now" lol Quote
1990lumina Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 Dunno how the GPs are setup exactly...or if you smoke this probably won't work either, but here's what I did with that aux. input wire from the H/U: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/1990lumina/Dscn1207.jpg And here is it all put away: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/1990lumina/Dscn1211.jpg Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Posted May 8, 2006 There is a cubby area below the HVAC controls... not a concern.. but thanks anyways Quote
DiscoStudd Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 For Pioneer guys like myself i used this... I bought the "generic" version of the CDRB10 for the Impaler off of eBay for $10 and it works great with our Pioneer Airware XM tuner. You might want to check your owner's manual to see if there's an "Auxillary" mode that can be switched on and off. On the Pioneer, I had to switch on the Aux mode (in the "audio" menu) to be able to use the CD changer control as an Auxillary input with the adapter cable. Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 Almost all Pioneers have that AUX. I would imagine that your Kenwood would have an AUX, Quote
GP1138 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 For Pioneer guys like myself i used this... I bought the "generic" version of the CDRB10 for the Impaler off of eBay for $10 and it works great with our Pioneer Airware XM tuner. You might want to check your owner's manual to see if there's an "Auxillary" mode that can be switched on and off. On the Pioneer, I had to switch on the Aux mode (in the "audio" menu) to be able to use the CD changer control as an Auxillary input with the adapter cable. I have the same thing myself, but it doesn't have that box, just two female RCA jacks. I had to shut the HU off and hold the Function button, and it gives an AUX option after a few button presses. Quote
GeorgioVonWilmenheimer Posted July 13, 2006 Report Posted July 13, 2006 Hi, I'm really not satisfied with the cheap FM modulator I got off ebay, so I'm looking at doing the same thing as the OP (putting in an auxiliary audio input jack), but for my factory '89 GP stereo. I haven't taken a look under the dash yet, but I just thought I would post here to see if anyone has any good advice (like what to wire up to the headphone jack, if it's that easy). Quote
slick Posted July 13, 2006 Report Posted July 13, 2006 A hardwired FM modulator would work for you. It ties in through your factory antenna. You would need to also wire in a pos, neg, and auxilary wire. They usually have an RCA style input, but you can also pick up an rca to headphone jack cable. I think there may be one or two more options as well. Quote
GeorgioVonWilmenheimer Posted July 13, 2006 Report Posted July 13, 2006 I didn't even know they made hardwired fm modulators, but I presume that this would replace the antenna? I would like to be able to listen to the radio occasionally too, I was thinking more along the lines of http://home.hiwaay.net/~davida1/radio.htm Quote
slick Posted July 13, 2006 Report Posted July 13, 2006 No, it will not replace the antenna. It will plug inline with the antenna. That would work also. Quote
ixlar8 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 An FM modulator that allows you to play MP3s from a flash player to your 'stock' AM/FM radio at 88 to 87 MHz, no station channel. I put a bunch of MP3 songs on a 512MB USB lash and plugged it into the 12V cigar lighter. An MP3 is about 3000KB so I sould get about 170 songs on a flash player. I can also plug my IPOD directl into it if I want. No 'aftermarket units and it looks good and is accessibly right there next to the HVAC on my 92. With 'good' speakers, the sound quality is not bad. I got it at WalMartfor about $30- here is a link- http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3579125 They have a more feature filled version for $50 more- http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4744709 But this works just fine. Here is the mfg site- http://www.vr-3.com/vr3_fmmod.php Quote
GeorgioVonWilmenheimer Posted July 20, 2006 Report Posted July 20, 2006 Thanks for the tip, but I've seen those on ebay for about $5. The reasons I dont want one of those are that (A) I already have an mp3 player, so I dont want to have to buy a usb flash drive to use that, and ( I already have something identical in function, but it doesnt plug into the cig lighter, and doesnt play off a usb stick, and I need better quality sound. I'm thinking wired fm modulator would be easiest, but more expensive than just wiring it up. I might try going the cheap route first... Quote
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