[vn-tech] Best way to hookup MP3 player

[Trac Cao]

I am thinking of installing the switch myself. I don't want to take the 
stereo out, that's probably too much work. I am thinking of getting the cd 
changer out and hook up the switch there.

>From: "Dang Nguyen" <me at dangnguyen.net>
>Reply-To: Vietnamese Technical Discussions <vn-tech at mail.saigon.com>
>To: "'Vietnamese Technical Discussions'" <vn-tech at mail.saigon.com>
>Subject: RE: [vn-tech] Best way to hookup MP3 player
>Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:08:56 -0700
>
>Well, I can't seem to find a match for your vehicle.  You might talk to
>their customer service.  They might have one that works; there may be a
>Toyota adapter that fits, but it's not listed under Lexus.  I know they 
>have
>some adapters that can work inline with an existing CD Changer whereby the
>adapter switches between changer or aux input.
>
>PIE (Precision Interface Electronics)
>www.pie.net
>Customer Service:
>PH: 800-526-8590
>FX: 818-678-3697
>customerservice at pie.net
>
>Technical Support:
>PH: 800-526-8590
>FX: 818-678-3697
>techsupport at pie.net
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: vn-tech-bounces at mail.saigon.com
>[mailto:vn-tech-bounces at mail.saigon.com] On Behalf Of Trac Cao
>Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 7:39 AM
>To: vn-tech at mail.saigon.com
>Subject: RE: [vn-tech] Best way to hookup MP3 player
>
>year: 1998
>it has 6 cd changer. do you know if there's aux in the back?
>
> >From: "Dang Nguyen" <me at dangnguyen.net>
> >Reply-To: Vietnamese Technical Discussions <vn-tech at mail.saigon.com>
> >To: "'Vietnamese Technical Discussions'" <vn-tech at mail.saigon.com>
> >Subject: RE: [vn-tech] Best way to hookup MP3 player
> >Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 15:18:52 -0700
> >
> >So it sounds like you have the factory radio installed.  In that case,
> >you don't need to know the make & model of the radio; if it was an
> >aftermarket stereo, then you would.  What year is your ES300, and does
> >it have CD changer control?  The latter is important, because the car
> >makers constantly change their connectors.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: vn-tech-bounces at mail.saigon.com
> >[mailto:vn-tech-bounces at mail.saigon.com] On Behalf Of Trac Cao
> >Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 3:12 PM
> >To: vn-tech at mail.saigon.com
> >Subject: RE: [vn-tech] Best way to hookup MP3 player
> >
> >Thanks for the quick respond.
> >I did a quick search and didn't find my car on the list.
> >car model: lexus es300,
> >stereo model: you are kidding right? I don't even know the make of it,
> >not to mention model. Whatever the OEM model is.
> >
> >
> > >From: "Dang Nguyen" <me at dangnguyen.net>
> > >Reply-To: Vietnamese Technical Discussions <vn-tech at mail.saigon.com>
> > >To: "'Vietnamese Technical Discussions'" <vn-tech at mail.saigon.com>
> > >Subject: RE: [vn-tech] Best way to hookup MP3 player
> > >Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 14:31:26 -0700
> > >
> > >Well, if you're talking about using something like an Ipod in your
> > >car, then the best way to get the best sound quality is to install an
> > >audio input
> >to
> > >the back of your car stereo.  Some car stereos have built-in aux
> > >input jacks to make this easier.  If not, you can get an adapter that
> > >is specific to your car stereo make (Google for P.I.E. adapters).
> > >The adapters are available for most aftermarket and factory head
> > >units.  This option requires that you know a little about installing
> > >a car stereo; not too
> >complicated,
> > >but some basic skills are required.  The adapter option works best if
> >your
> > >car stereo has a CD Changer controller, because the adapter can
> > >automatically switch your stereo to the aux input when it detects a
> >signal
> > >from your MP3 player.
> > >
> > >If you want more specific help, then provide your year, make, model
> > >of
> >your
> > >car and the car stereo model.
> > >
> > >Cheers,
> > >Dang Nguyen
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: vn-tech-bounces at mail.saigon.com
> > >[mailto:vn-tech-bounces at mail.saigon.com] On Behalf Of Trac Cao
> > >Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 2:23 PM
> > >To: vn-tech at saigon.com
> > >Subject: [vn-tech] Best way to hookup MP3 player
> > >
> > >What is the best way to hook up a MP3 Player to the car. I am looking
> > >at
> >a
> > >couple option here, if anyone has any experience or opinion one way
> > >or another, please chime in:
> > >
> > >1. Get MP3 player and installed in the car. I am not really
> > >interested in this option 2. Cassette tape with wire to plug in to
> > >your IPod. I am
> >using
> > >this right now and quality sucks :( 3. Open up the car stereo and
> > >hook up an audio input to the back of your stereo. I am thinking of
> > >doing this :) 4.
> > >FM
> > >modulator. I don't have one, not sure of quality. If anyone's using
> > >this, please help me out.
> > >5. Anything else... install a computer in your car :)
> > >
> > >
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