Is an auxiliary audio input possible through the Alpine M-Bus?

tim.tonal · 10-27-2001, 02:25 PM

A simple question. Is it possible to configure the M-Bus connector on an Alpine head unit to be used as an auxiliary input?

I wish to connect a laptop computer to my alpine head unit via the multichanger input.

I've tried to connect to the audio pins, but it looks like I need to somehow fool the head unit that it is the CD changer talking.

smashr2k · 10-27-2001, 04:23 PM

i am thinking of trying this with my AIWA unit, seeing if i can pick up a changer for cheap, then installing it, and putting a switch on the audio lines, so i can switch between changer and mp3.

tim.tonal · 10-28-2001, 04:26 AM

Yeah, getting a multichanger and switching the audio lines is a definite possibility. Just in case you've not already found it the pinout and wire colours for the 8 pin din connector can be found at this address.

Pin out diagram

tim.tonal · 10-28-2001, 04:29 AM

...of course this is Alpine/Acura - and there are differences there, so don't know if Aiwa will differe again, but it's a start!

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