IR controls for Kenwood (on the radio)

Stu C · 22nd January 2008, 15:46

Been looking at some nice Kenwood DVD players for the car, and alot of them come with an IR remote, and im assuming that this means the IR sensor would be on the front of the radio...

Question is, would it work with the current steering controls when i want to change the volume? I would have thought so, but just wondering if anyones had the same problem....

Thanks!

Stu

tony_fry · 22nd January 2008, 16:20

Stu

I had the same problem when I installed an after market unit, I know its against the grain, but on the other forum there is a but of information on a infrared unit:-

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=212097

I have brought the unit and installed it and it works fine, I can adjust the volume and charge radio stations via the steering wheel controls.

hopefully this will be of some use to you.

Stu C · 22nd January 2008, 18:03

Hmm looks good, i wanted to stay kenwood for my cd changer and the use of the controls without addnig new bits, but if i have then thats good info, thanks....

raykay · 22nd January 2008, 21:14

Before spending any money, check with Kenwood, I think that all their units that have IR controls, work in the same way.

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Stu C Loves to post MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Telford, Shropshire Posts: 466 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Hmm looks good, i wanted to stay kenwood for my cd changer and the use of the controls without addnig new bits, but if i have then thats good info, thanks.... __________________ 2004 MG ZT 260 SE #269 2001 MGF 1.8 Steptronic 2019 Seat Ateca Xcellece Gone but not forgotton - MG ZT 260 SE #171 Member #126

22nd January 2008, 16:20	#2
tony_fry I really should get out more....... BMW I3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 31 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Stu I had the same problem when I installed an after market unit, I know its against the grain, but on the other forum there is a but of information on a infrared unit:- http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=212097 I have brought the unit and installed it and it works fine, I can adjust the volume and charge radio stations via the steering wheel controls. hopefully this will be of some use to you.

22nd January 2008, 21:14	#4
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	Before spending any money, check with Kenwood, I think that all their units that have IR controls, work in the same way.