CD Changer Compatibility, '95 850

bugeye58 · Post by **bugeye58** » 01 May 2007, 16:57

I've got a chance to pick up either a Kenwood KDC-C504 10 disc changer, or a KDC-C 660 six disc. (Free). Anybody know whether these are compatible with my SC811 head? Adapters, etc??
Thanks,
Jeff

Post by **JRL** » 01 May 2007, 16:59

Not easily and you won't be able to use the radio switching button.
I may be wrong here so if someone who actually has made an aftermarket CD changer work, let us know

Post by **kelvin6** » 01 May 2007, 23:15

Unfortunatly, it will not be able to interface directly to the SC-811. The SC-811 is designed and built by alpine electronics and uses their M-Bus communications protocol for their CD Changers (and the Volvo one). The only way you can use your Kenwood CD Changer is to buy a RF modulator/controller to use with it. This won't be the highest sound quality, but it will modulate the signal to play through the FM radio.

bugeye58 · Post by **bugeye58** » 02 May 2007, 03:12

Thanks. I appreciate the information. I guess I'll just get the compatible Alpine changer.
The price was right on the Kenwoods, though!

Jeff

volvrow · Post by **volvrow** » 02 May 2007, 12:09

I have a "volvo" six disc cd changer, it has very good sound quality and hooks directly to the system.

volvox · Post by **volvox** » 02 May 2007, 12:43

volvrow wrote:I have a "volvo" six disc cd changer, it has very good sound quality and hooks directly to the system.

That's great!
Now, is this just a statement confirming that Volvo CD changers work with "CD changer"-equipped HU's?
Or are you possibly offering a CD changer for sale?

Because if you're selling - I'm buying...

volvrow · Post by **volvrow** » 02 May 2007, 15:00

Sorry for the confusion...I am not going to sell the changer, I like it too much! I am recommending a volvo cd changer because it hooks up directly to head unit and has really nice sound quality

bugeye58 · Post by **bugeye58** » 02 May 2007, 17:14

From things I've read, both here and other places, the Volvo OEM changer doesn't have the greatest of reliability records. So, I'll probably look for the ALpine unit, or an OEM changer, whichever pops up first.
Thanks again for the input.
Jeff

jas16 · Post by **jas16** » 18 Jun 2007, 14:44

hey guys, just wanted to ask if anybody knows why my cd's won't work in the cd player...not sure what model, but its the one with the in-dash 3cd player stereo. these cd's are ones that i burn myself using Realplayer software (standard) and are in Audio format. the cd's themselves are CD-R discs. This is with both cheap and expensive discs and even Audio discs. I never had this problem with a previous set of discs that i used, just the new ones. And i have replaced the whole set of blank cdr discs twice and still get the same problem. I have used a simple cd lens cleaner, but it doesnn't seem to make no difference. PLease help

Thanks in advance for your help

Jas

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 18 Jun 2007, 18:16

I usually check my burning software to be sure I have enabled Track-at-Once and "Closed" or Finalize when I burn a disc that doesn't play in my Volvo CD player...it does seem to make a difference as to how CD's are burned. Just a thought but if you have an "options" tab to check how your discs are burned and experiment a bit, you might find a format that works for your car's stereo. Good luck!