SC800 stereo: auxiliary input and other things?

andykem · Mar 6th, 2007, 19:10

Hello again,
As some may have seen in other posts, I've just got my nice 960 24v 3.0 Estate! (And so there's a 760GLE saloon looking for a home, else...)

The 960 is fitted with an SC800 radio/tape/CD player in the boot and it all works too. But there are a couple of questions:-

Is there some sort of auxiliary input in the back so I can interface an MP3 player if ever I run short of different media to play stuff?

The volume control is crackly. Is it feasible, without too much dismantling to apply some electrical cleaner/lubricant in the hope that will cure it.

And finally, the CD changer in right hand 'wheelwell' (I suppose this is a historical leftover from when that was where the spare was kept) position in the back is a Volvo badged unit, but Alpine(?) I assume from what I read in other posts. Thing is, it seems sensitive to road bumps and cuts the playing track out from time to time, so my otherwise sublime, well nearly, listening pleasure is interrupted from time to time on the rougher roads around.

Alright, 3 questions! Anyhow, thanks for any obs about your experiences with these units.
Andy

andykem · Mar 7th, 2007, 22:17

No, there is no AUX, damn! There is a DIN socket labelled AMP though which may be useful info to somone.
AK

CTCNetwork · Mar 8th, 2007, 01:15

Hi,

Yes, the CD changer will be an Alpine made for Volvo.

If you are getting skipping on your CD's from the changer, then it is past it's sell-by date I am afraid..
Your best bet would be to get a second hand replacement for it. You could, perhaps, try one of those CD cleaners, but I suspect the former to be the case...

Des. . .

migrator · Mar 8th, 2007, 08:28

If the changer unit is mounted in a frame, then it is possibly the internal unit suspension system (there is one) that is giving up or has come loose. You can open the unit and find out. If the unit is not mounted on a frame but is sitting loose then try some additional packing arount it to stabilise it. Most of mine are loose fitted and have plastic bags around them. Only get 'jumping' on the worst of road surfaces.

PAZ3154 · Mar 8th, 2007, 13:05

you can get an adaptor to connect an mp3 player to these units. basicly it plugs into the cd changer socket so will make the changer redundant. usually comes with a 3.5mm jack plug to connect to your ipod etc. last time i bought one it was about £40

Mar 6th, 2007, 19:10	#1
andykem Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2020 12:16 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: cheltenham	SC800 stereo: auxiliary input and other things? Hello again, As some may have seen in other posts, I've just got my nice 960 24v 3.0 Estate! (And so there's a 760GLE saloon looking for a home, else...) The 960 is fitted with an SC800 radio/tape/CD player in the boot and it all works too. But there are a couple of questions:- Is there some sort of auxiliary input in the back so I can interface an MP3 player if ever I run short of different media to play stuff? The volume control is crackly. Is it feasible, without too much dismantling to apply some electrical cleaner/lubricant in the hope that will cure it. And finally, the CD changer in right hand 'wheelwell' (I suppose this is a historical leftover from when that was where the spare was kept) position in the back is a Volvo badged unit, but Alpine(?) I assume from what I read in other posts. Thing is, it seems sensitive to road bumps and cuts the playing track out from time to time, so my otherwise sublime, well nearly, listening pleasure is interrupted from time to time on the rougher roads around. Alright, 3 questions! Anyhow, thanks for any obs about your experiences with these units. Andy

Mar 7th, 2007, 22:17	#2
andykem Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2020 12:16 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: cheltenham	I pulled it out and looked! No, there is no AUX, damn! There is a DIN socket labelled AMP though which may be useful info to somone. AK

Mar 8th, 2007, 01:15	#3
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Yes, the CD changer will be an Alpine made for Volvo. If you are getting skipping on your CD's from the changer, then it is past it's sell-by date I am afraid.. Your best bet would be to get a second hand replacement for it. You could, perhaps, try one of those CD cleaners, but I suspect the former to be the case... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Mar 8th, 2007, 08:28	#4
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Yesterday 22:15 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	If the changer unit is mounted in a frame, then it is possibly the internal unit suspension system (there is one) that is giving up or has come loose. You can open the unit and find out. If the unit is not mounted on a frame but is sitting loose then try some additional packing arount it to stabilise it. Most of mine are loose fitted and have plastic bags around them. Only get 'jumping' on the worst of road surfaces. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Mar 8th, 2007, 13:05	#5
PAZ3154 Glad to be back Last Online: Jul 12th, 2021 22:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Llandudno Junction	you can get an adaptor to connect an mp3 player to these units. basicly it plugs into the cd changer socket so will make the changer redundant. usually comes with a 3.5mm jack plug to connect to your ipod etc. last time i bought one it was about £40

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