Connecting iPod/MP3 to Clarion XMD-1

[jeffsv211]

Hey guys... I have an XMD-3 with RCA jacks.. but when I connect my MP3 I have no volume.. I read the manual and found the input level settings for Low/Mid/High.. even on High, you have to turn the MP3 volume way up and also crank the XMD-3 volume.. if you turn the MP3 up past half way, it overdrives the XMD-3 causing distortion... any hints on what to do, or has anyone else had this problem... This boats only 1 week old and maybe it's got a problem (Or I suppose it could be operator error too!).. Thanks, Jeff

[NautiqueJeff]

I bet it is just your rear speakers (or whatever you have hooked up to the rear outputs) that's giving a weak signal. Try this...

The following will restore the programming of the rear RCA pre-amp outputs to full frequency range.

1) Press and hold "Title/ADJ" button for two seconds
2) Use "SEARCH" button to scroll through the menu until the display reads "SW LPF".
3) Press the "VOL UP/DOWN" button to engage "REAR" full frequency range audio signal.
4) Once the desired adjustments are completed, press "TITLE/ADJ" button to exit program menu.

WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT IF THE BATTERY SOURCE IS DISCONNECTED FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS, THE RE-PROGRAMMING IS LOST.

IF A BATTERY IS REMOVED FOR WINTER STORAGE, THE RE-PROGRAMMING WILL BE NECESARY AGAIN IN THE SPRING."

[m3the01]

Last question,

On the back of the xmd-1 there is two sets of rca jacks. I have one set connected to the kicker sx 600.2 and the other set is just sitting there. Whats the second set for, amps are daisy chained usually so im thinking either sub-out or ?


thanks for your time,

Does anyone have a link/manual for the xmd-1 so i dont have to bother anyone?

[jeffsv211]

Thanks Jeff.. I"ll give that a try!

[m3the01]

What type of connector do you use to attach the wires to the 13dinpin connector?

Seems like it would be a tough solder. Is there some sort of metal crimp that i could crimp onto the wire then slide of the din pin?

thanks,
Steven

[NautiqueJeff]

I just soldered mine. It is a bit tough to get it done, but it is possible.

[Flux]

I am gonna do it the easy no solder way, found a cable on ebay for 20 bucks (13 pin c-net or clarion), just have to cut, strip, & take a meter and find the corresponding leads to the pins. A bit more expensive, but I have zero soldering skills, especially for trying to get tiny leads on those pins.

Still waiting for the cable though, the seller slacked on me, BASTARD!!

[m3the01]

Now this may sound stupid but are the other connectors used for anything? I wouldnt mind cutting them off to provide greater access when soldering.


Thanks,
Steven

[tmorefi]

My cable has a red, black, and yellow wire. I assume the black is ground but which is left and right? Thanks..

[baddad]

I hope to build this wire set up, but what side of the male connector is the schematic showing? the side that plugs into the radio, or the side that I will be soldering the wires to. Please advise, as this plug was hard to come by, and I don't want to ruin my radio.
THANKS!

[Flux]

Schematic Shows the side that plugs into radio, the side with the actual pins, not the solder point side.

[m3the01]

Looking online it shows the top portion of the headphone jack is actually the left, middle is right and bottom is ground....

Can anyone verify this?

[ag4ever]

As I remember, that is correct.

Does not sound right at first, but it is.

[Flux]

I have an extra whip for doing this mod if anyone needs it. It's pre-wired, so no having to solder to the pins, all the wires are colored and I put mine together in about an hour using the other half of this. You will probably need to solder the wires together as they are very light gauge. Mine worked without a problem.

If you want it, PM me and make a paypal donation to the site and I will send it to you.

[baddad]

pm sent! I've tried every means I can think of and still can't solder these little @!#$%^* pins! My connector experienced complete melt down. And then I had my own melt down! :evil: