how to? CD changer inputs used to connect MP3 players (aftermarket radios)

scaryfastskier · 04-07-2004, 02:07 AM

so here is the basic problem: I ran an RCA cable into the back of my HU and plugged it into my ipod. I cannot switch the source of my HU to the cd changer setting. I am 99% sure the problem is I need to trick the HU into thinking the CD changer control cord (labeled as DIN in the manual) is plugged in and functioning. what is a din chord and where can I get one? Also: will merely supplying it with 12v of power be sufficient to trick it into thinking a CD changer is connected? If this idea is crap, I also have the ability to use sirius radio... but it uses the same components.

my deck is a panasonic CQ-DFX683U

thanks!

grant

scaryfastskier · 04-07-2004, 11:38 PM

uhm.... help?

grant - self bumpin thuggin and stuff

ushtang · 04-08-2004, 01:16 AM

Ice Link...
Basically let's you control volume and track navigation throught the CD changer controls of your OEM or aftermarket headunit.

They currently don't have a Panasonic application yet, but according to their site it'll be around $150.

More info here..
http://icelink.densionusa.com

redwagon · 04-08-2004, 01:22 AM

I remember reading that some units can be fooled by playing a CD recoded with silence at the same time... Maybe you can search it up.

scaryfastskier · 04-08-2004, 03:17 PM

damn... so there is no "home-remedy" for fooling the deck? I could care less about having the ability to change tracks and whatnot.

grant - about searched out

samhawes · 04-08-2004, 04:05 PM

I am not familiar with the IceLink, but $150 is ridiculous...I have the same issue--wanting to connect my ipod to my basic Pioneer HU--and I found a small adapter on the Pioneer website that plugs into the CD changer jack and has an RCA plug on the other end. I got it for about $30...this is usually what companies are referring to when they say their HU has "optional" AUX input.

scaryfastskier · 04-08-2004, 08:16 PM

nice... that is what i'm going to have to find. thanks!

grant

ps ultimate electronics informed me today that sirius radio is putting the same type of thing up for sale soon.

04-07-2004, 02:07 AM	#1
scaryfastskier NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7893 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Saint Louis... EI! Vehicle: 1979 GS550 puttputt 2000 Lexus Landcruiser	how to? CD changer inputs used to connect MP3 players (aftermarket radios) so here is the basic problem: I ran an RCA cable into the back of my HU and plugged it into my ipod. I cannot switch the source of my HU to the cd changer setting. I am 99% sure the problem is I need to trick the HU into thinking the CD changer control cord (labeled as DIN in the manual) is plugged in and functioning. what is a din chord and where can I get one? Also: will merely supplying it with 12v of power be sufficient to trick it into thinking a CD changer is connected? If this idea is crap, I also have the ability to use sirius radio... but it uses the same components. my deck is a panasonic CQ-DFX683U thanks! grant

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04-07-2004, 11:38 PM	#2
scaryfastskier NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7893 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Saint Louis... EI! Vehicle: 1979 GS550 puttputt 2000 Lexus Landcruiser	uhm.... help? grant - self bumpin thuggin and stuff

04-08-2004, 01:16 AM	#3
ushtang Scooby Newbie Member#: 39812 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Englewood, NJ Vehicle: 04 Impreza WRX STi Silver	Ice Link... Basically let's you control volume and track navigation throught the CD changer controls of your OEM or aftermarket headunit. They currently don't have a Panasonic application yet, but according to their site it'll be around $150. More info here.. http://icelink.densionusa.com

04-08-2004, 01:22 AM	#4
redwagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 2181 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: International Location: Republic of Taiwan Vehicle: 2008 WRX-S 230 SWP	I remember reading that some units can be fooled by playing a CD recoded with silence at the same time... Maybe you can search it up.

04-08-2004, 03:17 PM	#5
scaryfastskier NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7893 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Saint Louis... EI! Vehicle: 1979 GS550 puttputt 2000 Lexus Landcruiser	damn... so there is no "home-remedy" for fooling the deck? I could care less about having the ability to change tracks and whatnot. grant - about searched out

04-08-2004, 04:05 PM	#6
samhawes Scooby Newbie Member#: 58565 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Vehicle: 2002 OBS silver	I am not familiar with the IceLink, but $150 is ridiculous...I have the same issue--wanting to connect my ipod to my basic Pioneer HU--and I found a small adapter on the Pioneer website that plugs into the CD changer jack and has an RCA plug on the other end. I got it for about $30...this is usually what companies are referring to when they say their HU has "optional" AUX input.

04-08-2004, 08:16 PM	#7
scaryfastskier NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7893 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Saint Louis... EI! Vehicle: 1979 GS550 puttputt 2000 Lexus Landcruiser	nice... that is what i'm going to have to find. thanks! grant ps ultimate electronics informed me today that sirius radio is putting the same type of thing up for sale soon.