Connecting an mp3 player to Clarion CMD5?

[ajholt7]

Does anyone know where to get cable to connect a mp3 player? The only input I see is CeNet.

[chpthril]

All you need is the 3.5mm headphone on one end, and RCA's on the other. Best Buy, Radio Shack, Ebay, Mikes Liquid Audio

Or

You can install and AUX Ipod plug and use a double 3.5mm headphone plug.

Or

Install the the Clarion CCAIpod Cnet controller.

[ajholt7]

are there rca inputs on the back?

[chpthril]

Yes, they are the ones with the red leads (wires). The others are Gry & Blk - front and rear, and purple is non-fade (sub). They are probably taped up into the harness/conduit, so they may not be easily seen.

[ajholt7]

Thanks, I had looked up there but I was just looking for inputs on the back of the unit. I didn't have a flashlight so I didn't look to hard.

[chpthril]

Thanks, I had looked up there but I was just looking for inputs on the back of the unit. I didn't have a flashlight so I didn't look to hard.

When you get it hooked, the input level for the AUX is adjustable in the headunit menu. Let me know if you cant find as there is an excerpt from the manual posted here somewhere,

[ajholt7]

Found them they were taped up in there, just like what was said. Thanks.

[wannab0133]

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aj,

how did you get to the back of your receiver? I have a 2007 20v with a cmd4. I know the cmd5 aux input is similar, however getting to the rear of the unit is difficult. Did you remove the head unit, or crawl up behind the installed unit?

[chpthril]

aj,

how did you get to the back of your receiver? I have a 2007 20v with a cmd4. I know the cmd5 aux input is similar, however getting to the rear of the unit is difficult. Did you remove the head unit, or crawl up behind the installed unit?

It's easier to crawl in because the back of the H/U is supported by a brace and the harness is also bundled up snug so there is no play to pull the head unit out.

[ajholt7]

Yeah, I just craweled in. Unfourtunatly my ski mirror was in there brand new in the box when I did. Needless to say it broke.

[MoneyPity]

I went with the CNET interface set up for my Ipod vs using the aux input. The CNET interface plugs into the back of the Clarion CMD4 or CMD5 HU's and instead of crawling in I put a mirror and a bright flash light in the cubby and had the harness connected in a matter of minutes. Had to play with alignment until I found the correct orientation.

The CNET I/F gives a bit of control via the remotes and allows you to go forward or backwards thru the song lists but you really need to set the mode of the IPOD at it. I have the Ipod Mounted with Velcro inside the Port storage with my amps so it is out of sight yet still easy to get at so I can take it out of boat and use in the house during the week. I bought the CNET harness at Crutchfield.