Installing a Pioneer Aux Input Adaptor

[magneto576]

I plan on getting a PDA and mounting it in my Ford Explorer to watch movies and listen to movies, etc. I planned on xmitting the PDA's sound to my receiver's radio, but learned that this would result in some problems, including sub-par sound quality. So now I plan on buying a pioneer part (CD-RB10 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Hhix5fwpXOa/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=227550&I=130CDRB10) called a Auxillary Input Adapter which basically plugs into the CD changer socket (IP-Bus) in the back of the receiver and has a cord that comes out the front that allows you to plug RCA connection devices directly to the receiver.

The only problem is I have no idea how to install it. I got the receiver, amp, etc., installed at Circuit City, but for something that looks this simple and is just a matter of plugging in a cord I figured I might give it a try myself to save some $. Do you guys think this would be a pretty easy task? Could anyone give me instructions on removing the receiver? I have a Pioneer DEH-3600. Also, will I need to drill a hole somewhere for the Aux-In adaptor's cord to come out from behind the receiver? Any advice is appreciated

Thanks!

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[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

figure out how to run the rca's behind your headunit that needs to go into the aux input. just get the keys and slide your headunit out and plug in the adapter.

 

[Vestax 10+ year member]

Take off the face plate, remove the trim ring, and use pioneer keys or anything similar to remove the radio. The cage has two clips holding it on the side. The aux adaptor goes right in the back. Use an RCA Y adaptor to mini plug to connect your units.

 

[magneto576]

Thanks for the help guys. Unfortunately, I found out i dont have the 3600, i have the DEH-3500, which means I don't have the CD changer option so the device I listed above won't work with my receiver. The only thing my receiver has is XM radio, do any of you know if there is a similar adaptor that plugs into the XM radio outlet instead of the CD Changer's? Also, if there isnt such a device, has anyone had any experience using an FM Modulator? Are these easy to install?

 

[Hybrid90accord 10+ year member]

You have to use a ib-bus to use sat. radio DIRECT ON A PIONEER , so if the radio is sat. ready then you can still use the ib-BUS ADAPTER as a aux input. which mean that you can still buy the part you need and can still have a/an aux input on that radio without using a fm modulator.