Renault radio mini disk

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Fri 22 Nov 2002 15:20
Renault radio mini disk - Edd
I have ordered a mini disk player for listening at work, recently today I started to think about the possibiltiy of using the mini disk in the car. The radio/ cd player I have is a Renault standard CD player option which I picked. I am wondering if anyone can help me how to wire in the mini disk so the music can be played through the stereo. The car model is a 2002 model Renault Clio. Many thanks for any help.
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Fri 22 Nov 2002 15:35
Renault radio mini disk - Andy P
No way, Jose!!

The signal from the minidisc isn't amplified, so the only way you'd get any kind of volume from the speakers is by feeding the signal into the CD player's amplifier, which is impossible (or extremely difficult).

If you really want minidisc in the car, there are two options:

1. A minidisc multichanger with an RF modulator which feeds the signal through the aerial socket of the radio and uses an unused FM frequency.

2. Buy a minidisc player to replace the CD/radio ASSUMING the fitment is standard DIN-E and not some unique Renault design.

This is one area where my 2000 Accord is particularly good - the radio is a standard fitment, and currently contains a Kenwood MP3 player - 10 hours of music on a single CD!!



Andy
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