Linking MP3 player to head unit - MINI Cooper Forum

baskers · #1 (**permalink**) Aug 7th, 2006, 06:11 PM

Hi Guys,

I might be acquiring an MP3 player very shortly, and as I'm no technical whizz, I thought I'd ask for your help!

I have a JVC head unit in my MINI (touch screen one). I want to know how I go about linking my MP3 player to the actual unit - what wires should I go and buy, how do I fix it up?

Thanks!

Jay

GBMINI · #2 (**permalink**) Aug 7th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Totally dependant on the head unit you have - not a MINI question but a JVC xxxx model question! First, find the JVC model number, then check the JVC website

baskers · #3 (**permalink**) Aug 7th, 2006, 07:20 PM

It's the KD-LHX551 unit:

can't see anything on website

GBMINI · #4 (**permalink**) Aug 7th, 2006, 07:54 PM

Loads of web sites confirm that unit has an aux input (rear connector)

iPod?
http://dl.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/c...ty/english.pdf

But you're right - I can see the operation manual but not the install manual. However I guess the install manual should have come with the unit so will detail the rear aux connector

baskers · #5 (**permalink**) Aug 7th, 2006, 08:18 PM

God - that doesn't even make sense to me - I either need MikeyTheMini's help, or Halfords!

ARGH!

Thanks though

mikeythemini · #6 (**permalink**) Aug 7th, 2006, 09:42 PM

What MP3 player are you getting, Ipod or other ??

baskers · #7 (**permalink**) Aug 7th, 2006, 09:51 PM

Hey Mikey,

It's a Sony NWA, or will be iPod due to other M2ers recommendations. Do you do iPod and fitting packs?

Baker · #8 (**permalink**) Aug 7th, 2006, 11:19 PM

Jay.. get the iPod, you won't regret it, and then get the JVC iPod kit through Mikey

.

baskers · #9 (**permalink**) Aug 8th, 2006, 10:12 AM

Kev,

Will this let me control the iPod through the head unit - as that's the reason I want to get it, otherwise it's a little pointless!

Jay

Baker · #10 (**permalink**) Aug 8th, 2006, 02:00 PM

Yes it will... confirm it with Mikey, but thats generally the whole point of the iPod interfaces

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baskers · #11 (**permalink**) Aug 8th, 2006, 03:38 PM

OMG - I'm actually excited about this - no more cd's clutering my glovebox!!!

Kev - can't find JVC kit on the site...

mikeythemini · #12 (**permalink**) Aug 8th, 2006, 04:37 PM

http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=365

baskers · #13 (**permalink**) Aug 8th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Mikey - does it come with instructions/easy install?

Cheers

Baker · #14 (**permalink**) Aug 8th, 2006, 11:41 PM

Jay, the fact that you've managed to remove the stereo from your car means you'll be able to fit this, dead easy mate.

Thats right.. no more CD's

.

mikeythemini · #15 (**permalink**) Aug 9th, 2006, 06:06 AM

small circuit board to hide
wire from one end into cd changer socket, wire from the other end into ipiod

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