avensis and MP3 (english)

Hello, I've just bought an Avensis and I'm extremely pleased. Great & fantastic car.
Only one problem: I'd like to listen to MP3 in the car. The (excellent) integrated radio only reads cassettes and CDs.
Is it possible to install an MP3 changer or hard drive without a cassette connector or an FM modulator?
Are there any MP3 changers compatible using an adapter?
Anybody got any experience?
Thanks,
Laurent

 

Thanks Uwe,
I hope that it works with Avensis 2003
I'm not sure...

 

Zitat:
You can ask the seller directly via e-mail!

info@add-a-cdchanger.co.uk

Uwe
I already sent this question to info@sceniccaraudio.co.uk last weekend. But no answer yet. It seems they have to verify it first.

If anybody has a confirmation about compatibility with the new Avensis, please let me know.
Erwin

 

Have a look at the toyota owners club forum. http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=19&t=9279&
They are discussing the same problem. It seems there will be a good chance, that the old adapter is still compatible with the audio unit of the new Avensis.
Erwin

 

Dear Laurent,

may be a hard-drive based MP3 player would be a good idea instead of a cd changer. You can get several adapters on the market to connect a MP3 player to the original built in audio system.

From SSI Amerika you can get hard-drive based MP3 player with a CDC Adapter, which enables fully control from the origianl car radio. The problem is that the new Avensis system is not supportet yet, but i hope it will be released until my new Avensis is delivered (June ?).

http://www.ssiamerica.com/

 

Hello,
bad news from http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?s=251f7c75724581f8f92500ed8da5dc69&act=ST&f=19&t=9279&st=25
The ATYS001 interface is not working. The cd-changer supplied by Toyota is still the same, but there is a special (Toyota) adapter required to connect it to the Panasonic radio.
It seems we have to wait.
Erwin

 

bad news !!
Is it working with a sony cd mp3 changer ?

 

Zitat:
Dear Laurent,

may be a hard-drive based MP3 player would be a good idea instead of a cd changer. You can get several adapters on the market to connect a MP3 player to the original built in audio system.

From SSI Amerika you can get hard-drive based MP3 player with a CDC Adapter, which enables fully control from the origianl car radio. The problem is that the new Avensis system is not supportet yet, but i hope it will be released until my new Avensis is delivered (June ?).

http://www.ssiamerica.com/

I had a look at the SSI internet page. Nice solution! There is also an alternative manufacturer Dension.com with dealers in Germany.
But, do you have any idea where to place the satellite operating unit? I am in doubt, that it is possible to navigate the unit completely with the AV controls, even if there is a working adaptor available.
Erwin