SC901 MP3 connection?

psbickham · Dec 6th, 2005, 13:18

Hi All,

I recently purchase a portable mp3 player (not an ipod, the new sony walkman).
I'd like to connect it to my SC901 in my C70, without having to use one of those cassette player adaptors.

Any ideas on how to go about this? I've seen an alpine cd chager to mini-jack lead (£14.99). Would I be able to just plug this in to the CD changer port on the back of the stereo and then plug the jack into the walkman?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Paul

Simon J · Dec 6th, 2005, 14:08

If you have a look at the earlier post a bit further down the page on iPod connections, and the link posted there, you'll get some info on how to provide an auxilliary input socket for the SC 901. Sadly, it isn't as easy as a simple £15 lead!

psbickham · Dec 6th, 2005, 15:19

Thanks for the reply.

I've read through the other topics and I'm more confused than ever! I've no idea what it is that I need.

I'm not keen on using an FM transmitter. I'd rather just have the mini-jack lead poking out somewhere that I can plug directly into the mp3 player.

I understand that I don't just need the CD changer to mini-jack lead but need something else. Lots of talk about different things on the forum, but what exactly is it that i need and where can I get it?

From a rather perplexed volvo owner : /

P

Simon J · Dec 6th, 2005, 15:26

This document sets out all I could find out about AUX inputs for the SC 901.

DLM48 · Dec 6th, 2005, 15:35

what about the 801 PSS can i connect an MP3 player to that?

thanks in anticipation

regards

David

Simon J · Dec 6th, 2005, 16:40

Dunno - what is an 801 PSS???? If it's an SC series head unit, then what I listed in the pdf file above should work.

DLM48 · Dec 6th, 2005, 18:19

it is an 801 prem sound system radio with the cd controls :(

Simon J · Dec 6th, 2005, 18:28

Still none the wiser, I'm afraid, but if it's an SC series head unit with provision for an external CD changer, then the options I've listed in the pdf document apply.

DLM48 · Dec 6th, 2005, 23:52

yes it is it is a volvo SC801 double din head that can control the boot mounted CD

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/user_files/1498.jpg

regards

David

Simon J · Dec 7th, 2005, 22:07

Dunno what has happened as I replied to this earlier today but it seems to have vanished! Anyway, my note above and my commenst in the other thread on iPod connection with SC 901 are also valid for the SC 801 whether it's just an auxilliary-in you need or an iPod interface.

Dec 6th, 2005, 13:18	#1
psbickham Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2007 11:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bath	SC901 MP3 connection? Hi All, I recently purchase a portable mp3 player (not an ipod, the new sony walkman). I'd like to connect it to my SC901 in my C70, without having to use one of those cassette player adaptors. Any ideas on how to go about this? I've seen an alpine cd chager to mini-jack lead (£14.99). Would I be able to just plug this in to the CD changer port on the back of the stereo and then plug the jack into the walkman? Any help would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Paul

Dec 6th, 2005, 14:08	#2
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? If you have a look at the earlier post a bit further down the page on iPod connections, and the link posted there, you'll get some info on how to provide an auxilliary input socket for the SC 901. Sadly, it isn't as easy as a simple £15 lead! __________________ Simon J

Dec 6th, 2005, 15:19	#3
psbickham Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2007 11:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bath	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? Thanks for the reply. I've read through the other topics and I'm more confused than ever! I've no idea what it is that I need. I'm not keen on using an FM transmitter. I'd rather just have the mini-jack lead poking out somewhere that I can plug directly into the mp3 player. I understand that I don't just need the CD changer to mini-jack lead but need something else. Lots of talk about different things on the forum, but what exactly is it that i need and where can I get it? From a rather perplexed volvo owner : / P

Dec 6th, 2005, 15:26	#4
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? This document sets out all I could find out about AUX inputs for the SC 901. __________________ Simon J

Dec 6th, 2005, 15:35	#5
DLM48 Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2023 23:17 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Motherwell View Photos By: DLM48	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? what about the 801 PSS can i connect an MP3 player to that? thanks in anticipation regards David

Dec 6th, 2005, 16:40	#6
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? Dunno - what is an 801 PSS???? If it's an SC series head unit, then what I listed in the pdf file above should work. __________________ Simon J

Dec 6th, 2005, 18:19	#7
DLM48 Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2023 23:17 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Motherwell View Photos By: DLM48	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? it is an 801 prem sound system radio with the cd controls :( __________________ David Past - 360 GLT - 745TI - 398K miles gone to Ireland 945 SE TD 230K AWESOME CAR - 855 2.3 20V GLT V70 Classic 2.4 20V sold on VoS FB page in a few hours Present - C70 2.4 SE GearTronic - V70R AWD Prins II LPG 2.5 GearTronic

Dec 6th, 2005, 18:28	#8
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? Still none the wiser, I'm afraid, but if it's an SC series head unit with provision for an external CD changer, then the options I've listed in the pdf document apply. __________________ Simon J

Dec 6th, 2005, 23:52	#9
DLM48 Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2023 23:17 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Motherwell View Photos By: DLM48	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? yes it is it is a volvo SC801 double din head that can control the boot mounted CD http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/user_files/1498.jpg regards David

Dec 7th, 2005, 22:07	#10
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: SC901 MP3 connection? Dunno what has happened as I replied to this earlier today but it seems to have vanished! Anyway, my note above and my commenst in the other thread on iPod connection with SC 901 are also valid for the SC 801 whether it's just an auxilliary-in you need or an iPod interface. __________________ Simon J

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