Connect your iPod to your 850, S70, V70, XC70

cosmicdust · Post by **cosmicdust** » 15 May 2006, 15:19

Does anybody know a way to simply make an AUX in for an SC-816 Radio/Cassette/CD?

I don't have an iPod, I just want a 3.5mm line in, or a pair of RCA inputs.

Post by **mom** » 15 May 2006, 15:51

I'd like to know if Jollyeskimo has a copy of the schematic from the guy at volvospeed. It would be very helpful for people using aux in.
The problem is in fact the use of the cd charger input. The radio will show EEEE if the device is not present. Otherwise, the input is easy to get to on the back of the radio(DIN).

jollyeskimo · Post by **jollyeskimo** » 22 May 2006, 21:09

Here's a quick scan of the diagram that was provided with mine... hope it helps anyone after the holy grail

Post by **mom** » 23 May 2006, 05:08

OK, I see, the pic12f629 is a programmable chip and we need this to simulate the cd charger. So,every body ,don't loose your time trying to build it unless you have a pic programmer and the program or buy it from the guy at volvospeed.
Thank you Jollyeskimo for your help.

jcmcnamee · Post by **jcmcnamee** » 29 May 2006, 17:43

I have a neo ipod interface for sale if anyone is interested...works with 815 and 816 radios. Same thing you'd order from mp3mycar.

Svenska 850 Wagon · Post by **Svenska 850 Wagon** » 12 Jun 2006, 22:40

Is there a difference between the FM Modulator and a CD cassette adapter? I currently use the Cassette option.

Is there a way to plug into the RCA's out like plugging into a home stereo 2 into 1 or does Volvo use a funky cable? I never opened up the back of the stereo.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 13 Jun 2006, 18:28

Big diff. between FM and straight cassette.
1. FM is worst sound
2. Tape is better but still not great sound
3. Direct connect is always better and best sound.

www.volvospeed.com message board Audio/Video section has several adapters, some that have been home made to input with RCA cables into the Volvo head unit.

Post by **mom** » 22 Jun 2006, 18:17

OK, I ordered a pic12f629 from Drlava and I made my own adapter.Cost me around 20$ CAD

Great sound!!
One thing tough, the schematic that Jollyeskimo provided is not good.The supplies are inverted and the pinout to the head unit is not the same as the mini-DIN 8 pins. So be aware before ordering it, anyway Drlava should correct it soon.

jbroses · Post by **jbroses** » 18 Jul 2006, 07:45

I've been using a tape adapter for my mp3 player for years, but my tape deck just finally decided to die.

I'm looking for the absolute cheapest way to simply get a 3.5mm input jack hooked up to my stereo (not sure which model it is). What is the easiest way to do this? I've seen the BlitzSafe adapters, but those are expensive and specifically for iPods (which I dont' have).

Any reccomendations would be very helpful!

Jon

Post by **mom** » 31 Jul 2006, 19:16

jbroses wrote:I've been using a tape adapter for my mp3 player for years, but my tape deck just finally decided to die.

I'm looking for the absolute cheapest way to simply get a 3.5mm input jack hooked up to my stereo (not sure which model it is). What is the easiest way to do this? I've seen the BlitzSafe adapters, but those are expensive and specifically for iPods (which I dont' have).

Any reccomendations would be very helpful!

Jon

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showuser=2776
Ask this guy, he can build one for you.Cheapest you can find.

Connect your iPod to your 850, S70, V70, XC70

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