Burgerdog Neutral Newbie January 23, 2006 Share January 23, 2006 Hi, Anyone driving a Kia Rio with the Sony CD/MP3 player? When I collected my car, the SE told me that there was a way to connect any mp3 player or discman to the player with the wire below the Sony set itself. There's sort of like a drawer with a headphone jack. Does anyone know how to use this? I was in a hurry so did not have time to ask her to show me how to use it... Thanks... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firespitter Neutral Newbie January 23, 2006 Share January 23, 2006 The BIG problem with the Sony R1 headset was that you can only operate the disc changer (When it is connected) and not the AUX. If you want to be able to operate either, you would have to buy an optional Sony accessory connector($200+). For me, I disconnected my CD Changer, sold it off and used the headset and the AUX is now usable with an external MP3 player. Welcome to the Rio family. You may consider signing up at www.kiaownersgroup.com to meet more Rio owners (Like myself). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear January 23, 2006 Share January 23, 2006 Perhaps the Rio matches better with Korean made player. Just thinking aloud. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgerdog Neutral Newbie January 24, 2006 Author Share January 24, 2006 Hi, Thanks for the help. Think I can stop trying to hook up the mp3 player then... Hehe... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewfs Neutral Newbie January 24, 2006 Share January 24, 2006 There is still a way to do it! As I did it on my Sony HU: Get a AV 1-2 or 1-3 adaptor (there are many such thing in SLS) for about $20 at most (get a better one if you want a better return in sound quality). Unpluge CD changer from HU, connect the adaptor to the port for CD changer on HU. Now your adaptor is a switch for multiple devices input. Connect your CD changer to the adaptor, iPod to another port and MP4 player too. You need to select CD2 for output of sound. Vola! There it comes your entertainment switch, select the desired input device for your listening pleasure while driving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgerdog Neutral Newbie January 24, 2006 Author Share January 24, 2006 WOW!!! Thanks for the help... Think I'll do that when I have the time... But how big is the adaptor? It's quite big right? Where did you put it? So if you need to switch between sources, you have to manually select from the adaptor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrx_kids Neutral Newbie January 24, 2006 Share January 24, 2006 Hi,Can you teach me !!! What thing must be add into a car to make it sound good.???? I NO need the best sound system, but at least got good bass. Sorry i am a sound system idiot. Please teach me !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgerdog Neutral Newbie January 24, 2006 Author Share January 24, 2006 Did you try adjusting the audio settings in the current sound system yet (bass, treble, bass boost, etc)? You only need to something else if you're not satisfied with the max bass the stock sound system provides... In which case, you can add an amplifier and sub-woofer, etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear January 24, 2006 Share January 24, 2006 (edited) If you continue to spam this forum...Then, I'll have no choice but to contact your IT dept. [Fortress] Re: Horns Wrx_kids Aftermarket: Performance Jan 24, 2006, 11:22 AM [/color] [seanboi] Re: Customize A Voltage Stabilizer of your ride Wrx_kids Aftermarket: Performance Jan 24, 2006, 11:16 AM [Niteblu] Re: Accessories Shopping? (JB vs. SG) Wrx_kids Aftermarket: Performance Jan 24, 2006, 11:16 AM [super7] Re: Prelude Wrx_kids Car Clubs: Autospeed-SG: Maintenance/Performance Jan 24, 2006, 11:14 AM [Casey] Re: Drag First gear..any solution?? Wrx_kids General: General Car Discussion Jan 24, 2006, 11:12 AM [Lewfs] Re: How to hook up external source to the Sony player in the Kia RiO... Wrx_kids Cars: Asian Makes: Korean Talk Jan 24, 2006, 11:10 AM Edited January 24, 2006 by Gadgeter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrx_kids Neutral Newbie January 24, 2006 Share January 24, 2006 Do you know where can do cheaper and good place ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewfs Neutral Newbie January 24, 2006 Share January 24, 2006 There are varies size around, the one i got measured from 3x8x15cm. Look around more, and don't buy those cheap plastic looking one, as the output sound quality and connection might have some problem. I placed it with double-sided tape at driver cockpit near my left knee. Run a standby cable for mp3 input from the adaptor and you can manually switch between sources as you like. Of cos if you have the $$$, invest abit on the input cable also, much better return than using those $2 one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgerdog Neutral Newbie January 24, 2006 Author Share January 24, 2006 Oh... OK, thanks... I'll go check it out... Thanks for all your advice and help... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firespitter Neutral Newbie January 25, 2006 Share January 25, 2006 There is still a way to do it! As I did it on my Sony HU:Get a AV 1-2 or 1-3 adaptor (there are many such thing in SLS) for about $20 at most (get a better one if you want a better return in sound quality). Unpluge CD changer from HU, connect the adaptor to the port for CD changer on HU. Now your adaptor is a switch for multiple devices input. Connect your CD changer to the adaptor, iPod to another port and MP4 player too. You need to select CD2 for output of sound. Vola! There it comes your entertainment switch, select the desired input device for your listening pleasure while driving. I have tried it. It doesn't work. Obviously SOny was smart enough to figure out that people might do this and they came up with preventive measures to curb this and charge us $200+ for some silly adapter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanchelsk 2nd Gear January 25, 2006 Share January 25, 2006 (edited) my also sony F7710 with the aux jack behind the head unit... u need a HU key to pull out the unit then plug in the cable... is a audio -> red/white cable... i connected it to my mp3 player n it's workin fine... u need to enable AUX input inside the menu... after connected u must on the volume to after the mid range.... Edited January 25, 2006 by Kanchelsk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewfs Neutral Newbie January 25, 2006 Share January 25, 2006 Would you be able to share how did you do it? Cos I'm using the setup mentioned and it works perfectly fine for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgerdog Neutral Newbie January 26, 2006 Author Share January 26, 2006 Hi, How do you enable the AUX in the menu? Do you need it to be connected to a LCD screen to see the menu? Thanks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanchelsk 2nd Gear January 26, 2006 Share January 26, 2006 u dun need to buy any convertor if ur player have a AUX input port... by default the Aux is enabled... u can change in with the remote control... btw which sony head unit u using? u change check the installation here http://www.xplodsony.com/ ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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