V50, High Performance radio and AUX-IN

Discussion in 'Volvo V50' started by Stein Gilde, Aug 5, 2004.

  1. Stein Gilde

    Stein Gilde Guest

    I just bought a V50 with High Performance audio system.

    Question: Is there a AUX-IN option on this system (eg. I want to connect my
    iPod to the AUX for in-car use)
    Does anybody know any solutions to connecting external audio sources to the
    audio system ?

    Thanks !

    Stein
     
    Stein Gilde, Aug 5, 2004
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  2. Mee too!

    However I have the SC816 in the S70. Can an ipod be plugged in direct?

    Hammo

    Yeah, got the belkin tuner and the tape thing, but would prefer a line in!
     
    Hamish Alker-Jones, Aug 6, 2004
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  3. Stein Gilde

    Stein Gilde Guest

    The 'tape-thin' is not an option i Scandinavia. Noone delivers a
    cassette-player fro audio entertainment systems. Only CD-players and
    occasionally MD-players.

    We are stuck with with FM transmitters (like this
    http://www.monstercable.com/computer/productPageComputer.asp?pin=2084 )
    allthough FM transmitters are not legal to use, at least not here in Norway
    ......
     
    Stein Gilde, Aug 6, 2004
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  4. Stein Gilde

    Rob Guenther Guest

    Have you seen the iPod interface in the new BMW's? you can even use your
    steering wheel mounted audio controls to adjust the unit, which is plugged
    in thru a jack in the glove box... Looks like a great setup.

    I'd suggest buying an FM transmitter from the USA or Canada - from and
    internet store, and shipping it over. No one would really be able to know
    unless someone who cared was right beside your car and tuned into your iPod
    being played over the FM frequencies.

    I haven't seen Aux in on a factory stereo except on one of my friends old
    VW's... Never on any Volvo i've seen tho.
     
    Rob Guenther, Aug 6, 2004
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  5. Stein Gilde

    Stein Gilde Guest

    Yes !

    I've seen it, but I don't want a BMW... (allready bought the V50, and it's
    due to be delivered in October...)
    Nice bundling, though... Buy an iPod an get a BMW as an extra bonus... LOL

    I believe the BMW is using an adapter to the iPod-connector to access the
    controls via the steering wheel. Shouldn't be too difficult when Burton
    Clothing manages this in their products...
    http://www.burton.com/Burton/gear/products.asp?productID=377&shortMaterialNumber=B5253101

    Does anybody know what manufacturer is delivering the audio system to Volvo
    ?
    I'm quite shure they buy these systems 'off the shelf' from Sony, Philips,
    JVC, Blaupunkt or something like that. Wouldn't bee too surprised if there
    are some 'magic connectors' in the back of it....
    BTW... They sell these transmitters over the counter here, but you are not
    allowed to use them ;) They're even cheaper than in the US...
    I might go for one, just to keep it on the shelf...not for use of course,
    just for my collection !
     
    Stein Gilde, Aug 7, 2004
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  6. Stein Gilde

    Rob Guenther Guest

    There's nothing on the back on the 960's radio except what looks like the
    proprietary CD changer jack... the back of my VW Golf's radio... which is a
    Panasonic has even more of a proprietary look to the back of it..... I think
    my Volvo radio might be a Mitsubishi, but not 100% sure on that one, not
    sure who they are using nowadays either.

    I don't like BMW's that much either, but it's a great idea... I'm sure Volvo
    will copy it in a few years, maybe when I go to by a new S40 or V50 ;-)....
    hahaha
     
    Rob Guenther, Aug 7, 2004
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  7. Stein Gilde

    Tim Hobbs Guest

    If you get an FM transmitter, make sure it's a proper digital one, not
    one of the cheaper analogue-tuned ones. The one my mate has drifts
    all over the place and is basically unusable unless you want to stop
    every 3 minutes to retune it. I bought a Griffin one which fits the
    iPod perfectly and works really well. Ebay has loads, but you can buy
    direct from Griffin's US website for shipment to UK.

    What signal is carried from an autochanger to the head unit? Is it
    just a digital feed to the DAC in the headunit, or is there a
    line-level analogue signal in there?


    --

    Tim Hobbs

    '58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
    '77 101FC Ambulance aka "Burrt"
    '95 Discovery V8i aka "The Disco" (FOR SALE)
    '03 Volvo V70

    My Landies? http://www.seriesii.co.uk
    Barcoding? http://www.bartec-systems.com
    Tony Luckwill web archive at http://www.luckwill.com
     
    Tim Hobbs, Aug 7, 2004
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