Auxillary Jack/Ipod Hookup- Sucks?

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#11

03-10-2009, 08:01 PM

04 Intimidator

Join Date: Oct 2006

Location: North Fond du Lac, WI

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Not sure. Here is the instruction manual for it. It might lead you in the right direction.

http://vault.alpine-usa.com/products...-W200%20OM.PDF

#12

03-10-2009, 08:34 PM

tommypro

Join Date: Feb 2008

Location: Minnesota

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tommypro

THAT'S what i was looking for! i kept finding sketchy info on the web about an aux-in on all XM/OnStar-equipped Monte Carlos but couldn't find the jack. i was wondering whether one could use the RCA connectors on the back of the headunit (the ones meant for a CD changer)?

if so, what would be the easiest way to go about that? i have all the cables necessary (occupational hazzard, being a radio DJ and all)...

i'm sorry, i was unclear! i meant on the factory headunit... not your alpine. sorry!...

#13

03-10-2009, 08:52 PM

jeff2425

Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: marion,ohio

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tommypro- i'm pretty sure you need to add an aux input adapter. it uses the factory cd changer controls. radio has to be removed and wire harness plugs in. then you have an rca output.then you need a rca to mini jack patch cord. thats how I run my sirrius sportster. crutchfield has one for $70.00 and has some good info on how it works.

#14

03-10-2009, 09:15 PM

tommypro

Join Date: Feb 2008

Location: Minnesota

Posts: 193

that's what i was afraid of/hoping against. the zune fm transmitter is alright in that it transmits RDS data but not scrolling... also, it's transmit volume is a little less than desirable (including the transmitted parts {bass}). this is not due to the frequency b/c a) the zune transmitter has a search feature that allows it to find open frequencies b) i know the open/occupied frequencies from here home and c) radio locator (radiolocator.com) allows you to find open frequencies in areas one is not familiar with.

the tape deck adapter solves the volume and bass concerns but requires cleaning every so often and doesn't display RDS. this is me just being picky i guess...