Aux in - Page 2

Skilrove · 19th August 2014, 20:06

Any opinion which input method - cassette or tape - gives the best sound?
I did already take a look at the originally described tape connection, but went a step further, wanting to connect a 3.5mm socket direct from front panel to the inside of head unit. Confusing was that the markings on the circuit board contradict the description of the PIN numbers in the OP. Will show a pic to explain next

Skilrove · 19th August 2014, 20:16

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According to the PCB markings:

Pin 3 = left +
Pin 4 = left -

Pin 9 = right -
Pin 10 = right +

So then I was unsure... Tried various combinations but none seemed to work anyhow?? Did anyone actually try this and get it working?

Skilrove · 19th August 2014, 20:22

Noticed another position on the circuit board which takes the connection from the cassette drive internally , see pic. Also I tried this, it does give sound although not really great. You can adjust EQ of the music player to compensate somewhat but I think the signal is somehow not properly matched. Further ideas welcome cause I think I'm on the right track to hijack the cassette mechanism here, if I city's also work out how to hot-wire the various other pins to fool it into believing a cassette is present and rolling...
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rizel23 · 20th August 2015, 19:49

I'm desperate to get Aux in.

Do you join up x2 pink/black wires and the x 2 yellow/black to a aux cable?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ewsqmks8p7...45.38.jpg?dl=0

rizel23 · 21st August 2015, 13:58

Thanks, got it working, going to hook up to a Bluetooth receiver now. Cheers

The Rovering Member · 21st August 2015, 16:48

Could this method be used with a Symphony/CD set-up too? I want the cassette operational & am assuming the CD connection is best shared with the ipod.
My understanding is the CD output line is split to a jack with the ability to plug either the CD or iPod in as desired? This sounds ideal for my needs & l'd probably site the socket/CD plug in the armrest to keep things nice & tidy.

Avora · 24th August 2015, 12:57

I eventually ended up wiring input and output jacks to enable everything to work when required. For ease I put the audio signals through a 3 pole switch.

I also went to the extent to replace my CD Changer with a more complicated system, because CDs are old hat now. Search the PiBUS if you want a full media centre onboard.

I know have as much music as I want on tap, the ability to stream from my phone direct to the Pi, additional aux input and Bluetooth all in glorious high quality audio.

I really must get my subwoofer installed again.

The Rovering Member · 24th August 2015, 14:00

Nice. Is there any chance of you posting an idiots guide to the job, please?

Though between the CD changer, my ipod & radio, I'd be perfectly happy. Saying that though, maybe bluetooth would be handy.

rizel23 · 12th September 2015, 10:40

Just added the Bluetooth receiver today, works great, so standard system in place with Bluetooth on the CD changer input, so you can stream music from phone and use inbuilt sat nav with no issues.

RichB · 12th September 2015, 15:47

Also would like an idiots guide to adding this connectivity to my hiline.

I also have an aux cable which is supposed to allow a digital MPEG reciever, but not sure where to connect it!

Rich

19th August 2014, 20:16	#12
Skilrove Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: a/a Posts: 70 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Cassette connections inside high line HU image.jpg According to the PCB markings: Pin 3 = left + Pin 4 = left - Pin 9 = right - Pin 10 = right + So then I was unsure... Tried various combinations but none seemed to work anyhow?? Did anyone actually try this and get it working?

19th August 2014, 20:22	#13
Skilrove Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: a/a Posts: 70 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Another aux in through cassette Noticed another position on the circuit board which takes the connection from the cassette drive internally , see pic. Also I tried this, it does give sound although not really great. You can adjust EQ of the music player to compensate somewhat but I think the signal is somehow not properly matched. Further ideas welcome cause I think I'm on the right track to hijack the cassette mechanism here, if I city's also work out how to hot-wire the various other pins to fool it into believing a cassette is present and rolling... image.jpg

20th August 2015, 19:49	#14
rizel23 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 SE Dark Fantasy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	I'm desperate to get Aux in. Do you join up x2 pink/black wires and the x 2 yellow/black to a aux cable? https://www.dropbox.com/s/ewsqmks8p7...45.38.jpg?dl=0 __________________ all working like a dream

21st August 2015, 13:58	#15
rizel23 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 SE Dark Fantasy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks, got it working, going to hook up to a Bluetooth receiver now. Cheers __________________ all working like a dream

21st August 2015, 16:48	#16
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Could this method be used with a Symphony/CD set-up too? I want the cassette operational & am assuming the CD connection is best shared with the ipod. My understanding is the CD output line is split to a jack with the ability to plug either the CD or iPod in as desired? This sounds ideal for my needs & l'd probably site the socket/CD plug in the armrest to keep things nice & tidy. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it. Last edited by The Rovering Member; 21st August 2015 at 16:53..

19th August 2014, 20:06	#11
Skilrove Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: a/a Posts: 70 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Any opinion which input method - cassette or tape - gives the best sound? I did already take a look at the originally described tape connection, but went a step further, wanting to connect a 3.5mm socket direct from front panel to the inside of head unit. Confusing was that the markings on the circuit board contradict the description of the PIN numbers in the OP. Will show a pic to explain next

24th August 2015, 12:57	#17
Avora Loves to post MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Penrith Posts: 441 Thanks: 89 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	I eventually ended up wiring input and output jacks to enable everything to work when required. For ease I put the audio signals through a 3 pole switch. I also went to the extent to replace my CD Changer with a more complicated system, because CDs are old hat now. Search the PiBUS if you want a full media centre onboard. I know have as much music as I want on tap, the ability to stream from my phone direct to the Pi, additional aux input and Bluetooth all in glorious high quality audio. I really must get my subwoofer installed again. __________________ ZT-T 190

24th August 2015, 14:00	#18
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Nice. Is there any chance of you posting an idiots guide to the job, please? Though between the CD changer, my ipod & radio, I'd be perfectly happy. Saying that though, maybe bluetooth would be handy. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

12th September 2015, 10:40	#19
rizel23 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 SE Dark Fantasy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Just added the Bluetooth receiver today, works great, so standard system in place with Bluetooth on the CD changer input, so you can stream music from phone and use inbuilt sat nav with no issues. __________________ all working like a dream

12th September 2015, 15:47	#20
RichB Gets stuck in ZT260 SE, ZT-T+ CDTi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Staffs Posts: 583 Thanks: 13 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Also would like an idiots guide to adding this connectivity to my hiline. I also have an aux cable which is supposed to allow a digital MPEG reciever, but not sure where to connect it! Rich __________________ 53 MG ZT 260 SE Monogram Garnet Red #073 61 Seat Exeo ST TDI Daily Driver 99 Mazda MX-5 Turbo tracktoy

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