Connecting iPod/MP3 to Clarion XMD-1

[DougPhillips]

Can something be rigged to also power the Ipod?

How long are people making the wire? How far to the switch and is the switch mounted somewhere? Are people just stuffing this into the storage box?

The Clarion dowloads do not seem to work. I get a corrupted file.

[2002SuperAir]

im looking for the connections for my super air nautique 2002 xmd1 please pm me if you have one

[DougPhillips]

I am interested in getting one of these rigged up.

Does anyone have an extra cable or are you interested in making one up for me?

Did anyone figure out if it could also power the Ipod?

[78LS2]

Here is the poop from Clarion.

In 2003 the radios were switched to the CeNET protocol for software. The connectors are 16 pin rectangular. Clarion makes and adapter kit for these radios that allow total control and display for the Ipod.

Prior to that the radios inluding the XMD1 worked on a C-Bus protocol using the 13 pin round DIN connector. There is no commercial adapter. The best is what is discussed here.

What would be great for the time crunched people here is if we all pushed Jeff into getting a dozen or so of these made up and he could sell them on this site, for profit going to support the site.

What about it Jeff?

So you are saying that the XMD1 on my '03 has the rectangular connector, and the 13 pin connector talked about in this thread will not work? I hope not, because I ordered my parts before getting to your post!

[DougPhillips]

If you have a XMD1 unit then it has a 13 pin connector and the instructions here will work.

I a still looking for someone to make a cable for me. Anypne?

[78LS2]

I am making mine tomorrow when the parts show up. if all goes well, and you want to order a 2nd set of parts I'd be happy to make you one.

[DougPhillips]

Great, keep me advised.

[NautiqueJeff]

This is a great thread. Glad to see it back on top. This method worked flawlessly for me on my 2003 SAN with the XMD1

[78LS2]

Will do. I actually won't be able to test the cable until this weekend, but I will use my fancy new mobile internet and post up the results. I am sure that it will work well, as the mod is pretty basic.

[78LS2]

Got my parts today... and the 13 DIN connector did not come with a schematic. Thus, I have no clue which color goes to which pin. Anybody out there know? P L E A S E????!!!!!!

[78LS2]

Nevermind...I got them all squared away, and my connector is done. I will try it out on Saturday, and if all is well I'll let you know Doug.

[78LS2]

Works like a charm!

[DougPhillips]

PM sent

[78LS2]

OK guys, here is a quick "how-to" so you can make your own cable. Sorry for the lack of pictures.

1.) order the following parts from www.buxcomm.com
1 x 1313 pin DIN male plug wired to all 13 pins Cable is 6 FT-. (13D) =$9.95
1 x SW551 S.P.S.T. ON OFF toggle switch. (SW551) = $1.45
1 x 3535ST 6 CABLE with 3.5mm or 1 8 STEREO PHONE PLUGS (3535ST) = $1.95

2.) cut a slit into the free end of the DIN connector. Peel it open, and expose all the wires.

3.) Find the Green, White, Grey, Purple, and Blue wires.
4.) Strip these wires.
5.) Connect the green wire to one of the switch terminals
6.) Connect the white wire to the other swith terminal
7.) cut one end of 3535ST off.
8.) Slit the now free end of 3535ST, and peel it back. Inside you will see two shielded wires, and one non-shielded.
9.) Strip the ends of the shieled wire.
10.) connect one of the stripped wires to the grey wire from the DIN connector.
11.) connect the other stripped wire to the purple wire from the din connector.
12.) connect the non-shielded wire to the blue wire from the din connector.
13.) Wrap it all up in electrical tape, plug both ends in and voila.

I found it easiest to melt the insulation off the wires, as they were all so thin. Just use a lighter, let it burn, then use your fingernails to peel the burned stuff off and expose the wire.

use solder on the switch. you can get away without it by using connectors availalbe at any parts store.

Use heat shrink at all wire junctions.

Enjoy

[Flyerace]

Another successful install! Thanks!

I'm going to see if this will work on my car stereo.