IPOD/ HEAD UNIT HOOK UP
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Topic: IPOD/ HEAD UNIT HOOK UP
Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Subject: IPOD/ HEAD UNIT HOOK UP
Date Posted: February 08, 2005 at 9:32 PM
Does anybody know of any input peripheral i can use to plug in my AUX port on my head unit, so i can plug in my IPOD and play it o ver the system? I got a Nakamichi, so of course it can handle it! I just want to know is there any peripheral out there with that kind of plug for an IPOD. Thanks
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"I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.
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Posted By: Javelin3o4
Date Posted: February 08, 2005 at 10:52 PM
try the icelink cable www.densionusa.com. Ive done a few of these cables on audi's and bmw's and they are pretty cool. (little pricey for a cable but cool) one audio actually displayed track info on the deck. and it also charges
Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Date Posted: February 09, 2005 at 4:22 PM
that really isn't what i'm looking for... anyone else?
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"I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.
Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Date Posted: February 10, 2005 at 5:21 PM
answer anyone? ------------- "I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.
Posted By: Jay T
Date Posted: February 10, 2005 at 5:41 PM
If you don't want a direct connection. Then you can get an FM modulator for the IPod. It tunes in on a specific radio station and you still use your Ipod for song navigation etc.
Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Date Posted: February 10, 2005 at 7:15 PM
I do want a direct connection, one that plugs into the back of the head unit in the AUX port.
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"I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.
Posted By: Jay T
Date Posted: February 10, 2005 at 8:49 PM
You'll have to find the RCA to Aux Input adaptor for your head unit, I'm not sure where to get it. Maybe PIE electronics. Google them. You'll also need the IPod to RCA adaptor to plug in to that one.
Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Date Posted: February 12, 2005 at 5:37 PM
my aux port has RCA'S sticking out the back of it. I just need the converter from ipod to RCA.
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"I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.
Posted By: Jay T
Date Posted: February 12, 2005 at 6:07 PM
you should be able to buy that type of cord anywhere you can buy an Ipod. Just google it and see what comes up
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 1:34 PM
Since the iPod (and most other portable music players) has an earphone output, you can use any stero mini-jack to RCA cable. They can be had for as little as $1.99 or less. This can be run to your aux inputs. There are two caveats, however: first, since the iPod headphone output is amplified, you will have to be very careful not to turn the volume on the iPod up too far and thus overload the HU inputs. A little experimentation will show you the "sweet spot." Second, since the iPod is an ungrounded device it is possible to create horrendous ground loops and introduce engine noise into your system if you power the iPod from the car's electrical system (like a cigarette lighter output.) Best bet without a dedicated vehicle adapter like the one mentioned earlier is to run the iPod (or any other MP3 player) off its battery. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 2:32 PM
Why would someone so concerned with every last 0.0003453% of distortion be interested in compressed music? ;-)
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Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 5:41 PM
Just because i'm curious about how you would do it. By the way, i'm concerned with every 0.000000000000000000000000000000000000001 % of THD, even less than that. lol ------------- "I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.
Posted By: Drewt
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 8:07 PM
wow....you must not be able to listen to CD's or any digital music then....lol check out ipodlounge.com , in the gear/car setup section. The people there will be able to help alot! -Drew
Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 8:30 PM
lol. thanx
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"I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.
Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Date Posted: February 14, 2005 at 7:39 PM
Check out this guys. What pieces (EXACTLY) would i need then in order to do this? https://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-sSqQmjMVOBQ/reviews/20031230/ipod_car.html?page=2 ------------- "I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.
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