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How to connect a portable player to a car stereo with a rear AUX input

    There are a couple of different ways that a portable player (such as a satellite radio tuner, a Walkman® player or Network Walkman™ player) can be connected using the AUX input on the back of a Sony® car stereo receiver:

    • With an XA300 auxiliary input adapter.
    • If you have an Apple® iPod® music player and a compatible car stereo, you can use the XA110IP or XA120IP Interface Adapter for iPod.

    XA110IP or XA120IP Interface Adapter for iPod

    NOTES:

    • As an alternate connection, you can use the DCC-FMT3 Car FM Stereo Transmitter  and transmit music from your portable player to the FM radio of the car stereo via FM radio waves.
    • The accessories mentioned above can be purchased from Sony Parts and Accessories Sales.  Go to Parts and Accessories
    • You may also be able to purchase them through the Sony Store.

      Please contact a local or online authorized retailer to purchase a Sony product.

      For customers in the United States: https://www.sony.com/retailers

    • Professional installation is recommended for the XA300 auxiliary input adapter and the XA110IP or XA120IP Interface Adapter for iPod.
    • There are some third-party adapters available that also will work. We recommend that you contact your local dealer for this information.