i think i saw advertisment on Borthers where they got car radio which you can plug in ur mp3 player via usb in it. wonder how good it is, at least when bumpy road the cd won't skip. and the car no need to cary so many cds

i saw alot of thread about this asking bout this same question. so to ease you guys from asking the same question. i help u guys merge all the related thread and pinned it up for your convinient

cheers scotty

This post has been edited by scotty: Sep 1 2005, 10:06 AM

how much does it costs? and anybody got their link...wanna check it out....

Guys,
I have a Kenwood CD player which is already whacked...the CD wont eject..
So I tot of buying an MP3 player and connect a Line In cable to the car's audio..
Can it be done?

Coz buying an MP3 player and a new CD player costs almost the same..

Sumthing like:-

hie,

does ur current player support AUX/Line in input?

if yes, then sure you can plug in external mp3 player.

Erm..how to check if it supports?
I know my set was converted to vcd compatibility by ex owner...The shop ppl kinda 'bypassed' it wit sumkind of wire..

yeah...if your HU support line in...then there is no problem....
if no...then can think about to add one cheap amplifier, then you also can enjoy your mini mp3 player in your car....

radio on the cd player still working? if still working then get a cheap fm transmitter...

if fm transmitter meaning when u going tunnel or underground parking, no more music

a good solution is get a cheap amp.
but then u no longer can listen to the radio

i installed a cheap amp to my car and listen to ipod everyday. i dun have radio because my radio signals are in japanese frequency channel, meaning i dun have access to numbers more than 90. (ie. 92.9, 94.5)

but if u have radio and CD player no working, i believe, if not mistaken, u can install an amp, listen to mp3 player with line in and at the same time can switch to listen to radio too.

edit : installation + amp cost be about RM300 or slightly more

This post has been edited by juan1252: Jun 27 2005, 09:44 PM

Kenot la...tried that..quality sux oo..dunno izzit my set..but really sux.
Tried belkin wan sommore

HMm...i think with that price i rather get a car player kua...
Coz i plan to buy shuffle nia..
So Shuffle 499+300 for amp is already 800<>..

Fresh grad nia..ahaha..dun have so much money yet.
Maybe get a player for about <>400? issit recommendable?
Tot of maybe sony/Pioneer/Blaupunkt

just get an mp3 cd player la..

but that wud cost like a bomb rite?

Looking for sumthing <>500 about there

should be able to get..but not branded one

pioneer mp3 brand new 400+

does anyone ever heard of this product of perhaps have using it?
its an mp3 player which plugs in your cigarette lighter and using usb thumdrive as storage of mp3

they were selling it a while ago on bulk buys...

i've seen it selling at the shopping centre

which shopping centre? can u tell me?
thanks

see in lawyat ..
price around RM110

alright... does anyone have use it??
is it a good bargain?

This post has been edited by ApeKG: Aug 1 2005, 11:30 PM

i saw it in ipoh..so i don't think it matters

what do u mean by it dont matter? its not a good bargain?

i bought this thing at lowyat..the name is easyMp3..plug it into my lighter and put thumbdrive on it..a quick solution for those who cannot afford to buy mp3 supported radio

Interesting, my lecturer told me its around 80bucks. Anyway does it ate up the car's battery life?

unless u wanna come ipoh n buy...

owh its ok...maybe here also got other ipoh people
yeah i want this easydisk mp3 becos i cant afford mp3 player at this time...and i can use the default radio/cassette player

this thing no skip song if shaking?

it's all solid state electronics. no moving parts!
it won't skip

only cd's skip..maybe ipod's if u shake em hard enough..

how is the battery comsumption
it drain battery a lot rite when using the lighter?

i'm sure it's minimal..
your car batt is very powerful..

Not sure where this question belongs, but how do you connect your PPC to your car audio system? On my case, it's a Dell Axim X50v with 3.5mm normal headphone jack.

I already have 1 Kenwood Cd player in my car, now still don't have any other component except speakers.

I search the website a bit and saw some successful example which they connect the PPC directly to the amp. Base on that, i checked with 2 audio accesories shop, both of them say cannot. Must use a player with Aux in cable jack. (which is only available on the expensive player).

So any idea how does it works? i'm going to buy an amp sooner or later for the subwoofer. but if they wants me to change to more expensive player with Aux in, would be too much for me tho....

edit:sorry Mod, i just saw the ICE forum. maybe u can move this into that forum.

This post has been edited by ky_khor: Aug 21 2005, 12:01 AM

just get a FM Modulator..


This post has been edited by jovial: Aug 21 2005, 02:47 PM

You could connect it directly to the amp but u may run into some trouble. If you try to conenct both the CD player n ur Dell into the same input using a Y-connector (splitter) you might not be able to hear the audio from either one of the devices if the current output leves are different.

Anybody know if there is any car audio kit that has a line-in jack?

sorry if my question is noobish cause i have no knowledge at all of anything pertaining to car audio systems... i'm jsut so tired of using the FM transmitter for my mp3 player

Thanks for any info

and btw to the mods.. i'm not sure if this should be in the audiophile secttion or car section.. cos its a little bit of both

This post has been edited by tnsai: Aug 25 2005, 11:30 PM

u need to get a preamp...

hmm... tumpang tumpang..

if preamp got line-in , then does preamp give the audio signal to all the speakers in car? i means.. 2 front 2 back.. 1 woofer.. all will get the signal?

preamp .. ok

hehehehe damn i don't even know what a preamp is hehe

i just wonder why don't all car audio systems come with a line-in

doesn't sound too hard to implement isn't it?

i wonder if i can get the carshop to do a mod hehe

well if u wanna connect ur speakers to ur hp or ipod for example...then u need a amplifier to power up all ur speakers n if u have woofer then another amplifier is required...then after that u put one preamp to control both of this amps.....then on the input part of ur preamp...u buy a rca to headphone jack cable....depends...then connect it n walla...u r ready...n the sound will be awesome...

i wanan tumpang question here!!!...
where to get those acessories?...
i am interested in using either ipod or other mp3 player to play music rather using cd player.

some mid to highend hu will have the aux in function...
some casette player also got the function.
if u use preamp, u will need to install amp if u dun have any

ic...
really?...cassete player?...hehe..
never see one in the market..
it would be easy if using mp3 player or ipod to play mp3, cds have to burn to it and limited storage also hard to manage.
i know there is an audio player in u.s, it is just for ipod only..
thanks for the feedback!

alpine and pioneer(if not mistaker.) have some model support ipod..

hmm...
gotto check it out in the local store..!! hehe

ICE material, moved to the correct section.

I've been searching high and low for this, but couldn't find any solution. My Sony CDA-CA750X has a Bus Audio In.

I tried to connect my iriver mp3 to the bus audio in. problem is i can't select Audio In mode. Only FM and CD mode is selectable. Anybody know how to override this, so that i can select Bus Audio In Mode? (that means try to fool the head unit thinking that the MP3 player is actually a CD-Changer or MD)

Refer Image for illustration.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Also, in the manual it says "This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or equalizer" .. does it mean i can't add preamp?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by appleseedb: Aug 26 2005, 03:27 PM


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pioneer has the support for Ipod connection..but the player is not cheap...not worth it...might as well buy a cheaper pioneer mp3 player.....

what is the RCA output for????

i don't get you.. what do you mean RCA output? thanx..

oh! what i mind is the RCA output is for connected to a digital preamplifier or equalizer

ok thanx. anyway , preamp is my last option. If i'm not mistaken, the player already has a preamp built-in.

prefer to find ways to connect mp3 player straight to the unit, since it already has an audio in. just need to find ways to hack it.. any help would be appreciated!

even u connect the mp3 player line out to the bus line in, u still wont be able to turn on the function..

there is a function to turn on the aux in...but, u need to connect the bus line out to some signal to tell the hu there is something connected and the aux in will be available in the function..

conclude:
if u just connect hu line in to the mp3 line out, u will definitely wont able to hear the sound because the hu haven turn on the function..and to turn on the function, u need to make the hu to sense the device..

to some ice freak, it is cheap...because most of those hu got 24bit D/A Converter which normal hu only 1 bit

older model of panasonic (made in japan) has 1/4 size aux input in front of the panel
i saw a few still being sold brand new at shops
i think for your case, this type of aux-in HU is the one you should look for
easier to plug. unplug your portable player

cant you source sony xa-300 adapter locally?
thats the easiest solution for your case

the mod youre talking about will be too troublesome
you need to design a device that acts as a mock changer in between you sony HU and aux source - sony unilink and signal at the inputs, then outputs to iriver
were talking about a circuit designing here
plus where are you going to get the unilink bus connector here?
but if youre up for it
try to email this guy - matt dralle
dralle@matronics.com
hes been playing with sonys and unilinks for years
his effort -
http://www.matronics.com/4kcontrol/

This post has been edited by malutapimau: Aug 27 2005, 09:46 AM

howiechoo, you're right, it would be worthless trying to mod the HU. I'm not even a pro to do this.

malutapimau, thanx for the info, i think XA-300 is the only solution. I'll try to look for it in KL. listed price USD 99, so here should be around the same. If you know a place, kindly direct it for me.

Just buy a FM modulator which allow you to slot in ur USB pen drive , convenience and fast! so u don need to connect to ur laptop so mafan .. it cost about rm120

Moved to ICE section

so far i know that the fm modulator only work for flash drive like thumbdrive.not sure bout the dell though.

mm they FM modulator i saw from "ViewNet" comes with the line in features " works like a AUX " but then it uses Radiowave to transmit the signals or data. so the quality is not as good as the original AUX connection . but then it will definitely solve your problem.

all you need is the audio cable which connect your DELL Axim and the FM Modulator . that cable wont cost you more then RM 10 i guess. you can even DIY your self if you have does un wanted headsets

hope it helps for those expert out there please correct me if i am wrong hehehe

cheers

there is another FM modulator which doesnt need USB pen drive at all, just connect your laptop voice output to the modulator, and tune the frequency. tat's it .. just plug and play , the wire is included with the modulator , it cost you less than rm30.

hurmm...i have seen a hdd player at lelong..any idea how to conect this externel device..can use sound processor arr?

guys, need your advice on this.

1) Im driving a manual Kancil & kinda interested to buy a FM Modulator to hear MP3 from my thumb drive since my CD player doesn't support MP3. But the problem is I dont know what's the real size of this FM modulator & after plugging in my thumb drive, I worry I might not be able to shift to the third & fifth gear as Kancil is a very small car.

2) Where to buy FM Modulator & how much?

Thanks.

get a preamp with AUX input

i wanna ask bout FM Modulator price.which one is cheaper.buy at comp shop or car accessories shop.

i think u get it at a comp shop should be cheaper

that fm modulator can play song if we put in folder or not.

try the new jvc wit usb input

guys, how do i remove the HU? mine is a blaupunkt honolulucd50. wanna add aux inputs.

not everyone got amp ma..got preamp also no use...

I am driving a Kembara with stock ICE and I want to play my mp3 through the car's speakers. So all I have to get is a FM modulator, plug it in the lighter slot and I am good to go?

this is the easiest way..but quality just like listen radio...:>

If its is stil audible then I dont really mind. Is there any other better ways that falls below the budget of RM 100?

wat is preamp 4???caliber preamp good???tq...

in simple words, preamp is a EQ like instrument that is connected to an amp for us to control the type of sound we want in the car...like bass, treble, mid and so on....

it is connected in between HU and amp, hence the name preamp....connection before output goes to amp and not after...

i heard caliber is local cap ayam brand ...i also have one but havent use yet cos no amp ...preamp i think any brand will do the job OK.....

correct me if im wrong sifus...

nah

preamp is not a correct device for tuning purpose
the only useful knob that i can find in a preamp is the sub-control knob

it suggest to get an active crossover instead

exactly..

can i say pre-amp is for NOOOOooBieS?

erm...
kinda

i agree with wat u said above .....if u wanna SQ, better not tune it using preamp...

i think its better to say beginners...hehehe ....after all, not everyone is born smart and goes to ICE kingdom the hard way .....learn from the bottom lor, try on stuffs if u have money...

sorry if this has been asked before, but where can I get my hands on an AUX In cable? plan to use it on my gen2 :-/

gen2 got aux input ?

How to differentiate between active crossover and normal preamp?



This post has been edited by XCremator: Nov 28 2006, 08:08 PM

well there's AUX mode on the stock radio player and I've seen people from gen2club forum using their mp3 player with gen2 using AUX. so it's possible, just need to find the cable :-/

For who want to try DIY their own Pioneer IP-BUS-RCA cable to enable connect ur external music device with the HU aux input can refer to below link:
http://www.stereophonik.com/gutterslide/IP-BUS_Hack/

http://thinkcreatecomplete.blogspot.com/

This post has been edited by kelvinsin: Nov 29 2006, 04:56 PM

thx for sharing the source. i will try diy when i free.

welcome.
after u success to hack it pls sharing your exp here to gain up our knowledge.

i'm noob in ice so plz dun flame me if i have this weird idea
when buying hu there are wire to conect to it right? some are the speaker wire right, so y dun ask the ice guy make a extra cable line to plug 1 into our mp3 player =x like another extension line in jack hehe

ps: i driving kelisa with cassete radio type , and i using cassete plug play for my ipod, but next time if change car all will be cd type and i ned to find a cheap source to get it work on ipod

This post has been edited by MtV: Dec 13 2006, 08:52 AM

done this a few weeks back.

quality wise....damn good compared to FM modulators.

well....instead of getting those connectors from computer shop....i just go to jalan pasar to buy. they go sell in twos, threes, and fours socket connectors.

total cost to buy the material is rm7.20 if I am not mistaken. bought 2-female-RCA jacks that can be screwed onto a panel, 1-meter of black and red wires, 2-three socket connectors, and 1-strip of the metal connectors that goes into the three-socket connector.

won't work unless you have an amplifier. your ipod does not have the juice to pump up the speakers.

just look thru sony website

http://www.sony.com.my/sonystyle/product/p...Model=CDX-R5810

with that front aux in we can just plug in ipod and play ?

This post has been edited by MtV: Dec 13 2006, 03:12 PM

ok....now some pictures for the finished DIY. Sorry if the pic quality is not good, took it with my crappy RAZR V3 camera. Also, did not have time to detach my headboard to take pic on the connections. Maybe next time.

QUOTE]For who want to try DIY their own Pioneer IP-BUS-RCA cable to enable connect ur external music device with the HU aux input can refer to below link:
http://www.stereophonik.com/gutterslide/IP-BUS_Hack/

http://thinkcreatecomplete.blogspot.com/[/QUOTE]

Wow, don't know there's mods on Pioneer IP-BUS-RCA; too bad HU kena curi.
now using wira standard HU which has AUX function, no need to take out the face plate everytime leave car. (no one want to curi gua)

Nowadays most HU include AUX function. Saw someone in forum selling Sony HU with front AUX cost only RM295.

ehhh apasat plak??
bukannya dia transmit dr luar bangunan or dr pencawang...kat dia transmit dr dlm keter..so dekat giler ngn areal...
dalam kata lain..no problemo..!!!

tiada alasan tiada frequency melainkan radio tuh rosak..!!

mine..stock Clarion HU unit with no AUX in

so, to make my mp3 player able to work with my car streo is : add a preamp/equalizer/crossover etc. which have AUX in + amp.am i rite?

can someone confirm me this really work?

one more thing is can i still can have control on my mp3 player
instead juz act as thumbdrive only?

Other alternative sifu?(no FM modulator plz..)

u need to control it using ur thumbdrive
control by HU can only done by using ipod/other devices connector

hurmm...

guys, my hu unit is clarion stock for wira....i think got aux in..

so if i wana plug in my ipod or n73 via headphone jack ( i know aux in is at the back ) what do i need to use? it cannt be connected directly rite? if i dun wan to DIY that pioneer thingy what do i need to use to enable it to play via headphone jack? and got the place sell it ar?

tq and sry for my noobness

1st question yes it work on preamp with aux in, my friend is using it
and in my car system i directly connect my handphone to the amp no preamp,cos my car no HU so i connect the audio jack direct from amp to handphone

2nd question, if ur mp3 player have those controle button like play and select button yes u still can control the player
cos if u use mp3 player to listen to music it become the HU edi

if u using the pendrive u need to get a FM modulator or HU that have USB support like those selling in brother

theres 1 DIY sifu in other forum i forgot what forum edi,
theres another alternative if ur HU dont have aux in but still can create an aux in connector. this including soulderin, its a great DIY and it works

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Added on July 1, 2007, 10:34 pmif ur player have AUX in then just buy RCA to audio cable both male and buy handphone jack from ur handphone to 3.5mm jack(can get this acessories in the garage sale section just find kit_kit he have) just connect the rca to the HU aux in and the audio jack to ur handphone audio jack.

This post has been edited by kelvio: Jul 1 2007, 10:34 PM

to all ice sifu's,

is there any shop within the KL/PJ vincinity in which i can mod my original car players to be fitted with a USB slot so that it can play mp3's directly from the player itself ?
If got also how much ?

i was planning to do on 2 of my cars for a reason.

1 - my accord has a weird shape for a player. changing players wont be possible. i looked at the one in brothers and was so amazed they managed to have a player with CD/DVD, USB slot and card slot as well for less than RM 400. unfortunately the shape doesnt fit my accord deck so i thought about modding it a little and fit it with a USB slot or card slot.

2 - my alphard came with an eclipse system. drove to KFaudio in Aman Suria , they told me if i tampered or changed my player it would affect the whole entire car. seems that the eclipse controls the GPs navigation in my car, alarm and power doors and many other things. They told me to mod it and just install a USB slot but they cant do it. They told me to look around.

Please help if possible.

Thank you.

waa.. i bought a fm modulator and when i go try on my wira, it doesn't work... then i went and try in my parent's citra, it works.. then my dad tells me that the ciggie lighter has been spoiled for quite a while...anybody knows where or how much it'll cost to fix it?

i bought the cable to connect ipod to alpine. but this cable is custom made to have phone jack instead of ipod adapter..
i connected the phone jack to my N73 but my head unit wont switch to ipod mode (only CD -> Tuner)
I have tried with a mp3 player also, but still can only switch source between CD & Tuner

anybody know how to force the head unit to ipod mode?

this is the cable


This post has been edited by tasriri: Mar 1 2008, 08:32 PM