Trying to put kids dvd players through the car stereo for better sound - problems...?

Question

seemed simple enough - bought an iso lead online with 3.5 jack, plugged the blue iso into the empty cd changer socket at the back of the head unit -clarion pu 2471d, other end into the headphne socket of the dvd -

zilch.

No recognition of anything being plugged in. all switched on etc.

searching further I believe i may need an interface adapter, about £60, or a much cheaper fm modulator transmitter to recieve the dvd through the radio.

Any advice/insight from someone who knows on these options? - If it's just down to this I probably wont bother.

also why do they make the lead I fisrt bought, if the head units wont accept 'standard' audio input. ie without the adapter. I see if I'd bought a cd changer I'd need an adapter anyway.

Any advice/info would be appreciated - I've looked into it so much I'm demented.

Answer 1

Fm transmitter is the way to go. cuts out all the hassle. you can get battery operated ones for an ipod for under 20. or one for a cd changer that actually runs off the car battery.

Answer 2

get an FM transmitter instead, They arent great but better than the tinny sound of a little dvd player.