CD changers

[mikehep]

Hi all
Can I add a multi cd change unit to the MCCS system....easily?
I have a very good 6 cd unit from a dash mounted sat nav from a previous retro fit

Mike

 

[jkh112]

I am reasonably sure you cannot easily. But why would you when it can take a usb stick loaded with many many albums and I think the higher spec models can also take an sd card which does the same.

 

[mikehep]

Will try this. 4hs frost white
Just I had an expensive 6cd changer in the garage
No doubt quirky sockets and quirkier software to boot

 

[StevieB]

It would have to be the same brand as the Headunit to stand a chance, even then, you would have no control over it unless there is a serial port at the rear.

I think the standard SatNav (as well as the optional one) are all Kenwood systems. You need a power supply, L&R channel input and then a serail BUS point so discs and tracks can be changed etc.

It'll probably have the L&R input, but I doubt the serial port. And if your changer isn't a Kenwood, it'd be a big challenge.

 

[mikehep]

Thanks StevieB
I think it's a Clarion system, changed and removed from a couple of Kia Sorentos.
I think I'd take it to a reputable car radio expert and pay for this. Red to red, black to black then leave it to the professionals.
Mike

 

[StevieB]

Thanks StevieB
I think it's a Clarion system, changed and removed from a couple of Kia Sorentos.
I think I'd take it to a reputable car radio expert and pay for this. Red to red, black to black then leave it to the professionals.
Mike

Good luck, but think you'll be out quickly. Getting the 2 units to 'talk to each other' is not straight forward without major specialist component changes.

Power, Earth and L&R will probably easy enough, but it will never play anything or change a disc.

Maybe worth while check connections in head unit, and if Kenwood, see if a Kenwood changer off eBay would work.