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Nismo

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14th Nov 06 at 21:39

Anyone use there Ipods in there car? if so what cradle or connecting kit you use?

[Edited on 15-11-2006 by Nismo]

Daniel_Corsa

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14th Nov 06 at 22:21

I've got mine connected to my Pioneer HU via a Pioneer CD-IB100

Most companys do them now for their own brand of HU.

Works well as everything is controlled as normal from the HU.

Can also get aftermarket wireless transmitter types but these work from the ipod a tad fiddly etc while driving.

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14th Nov 06 at 23:33

If I had an iPod I would use the mobile computer fitted in my new car and connect it using the USB socket in the glove box

James_DT

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14th Nov 06 at 23:57

I'll be buying an IB100 very soon.

If you have the standard S2K headunit, have a look at the Denison Ice>Link Plus, which comes in a Honda variant.
http://www.speed-detectors.co.uk/catalog/dension-icelink-plus-p-152.html

Nismo

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15th Nov 06 at 00:00

I have the old Pioneer Dolphin head unit (the slightly newer one with the F1 cars aswell)

IS this to old to control it through the HU?

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15th Nov 06 at 00:06

They usually work through the CD changer interface which is fairly standardised. But it would be a good idea to check the model number out for compatibility...

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15th Nov 06 at 09:20

If the Pioneer HU has a socket in the back of it, I think its called the IP-Bus, for CD changers and the like, then you should be able to use the Pioneer iPod connector.

I use it in mine think its pretty good. Easy enough to operate from the head unit.

bradgsi

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15th Nov 06 at 09:48

I have mine connected to my Alpine hu it came from the factory.

But there is loads of aftermarket ones out there maplins do one for a tenner and connect in the aux in the hu

Nismo

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15th Nov 06 at 10:19

Also do you gusy know if Ipods (the new video ones) are plug and play?

I.E if i plug it in can i go to my compute and just drop music on or do i have to use Itunes?

Daniel_Corsa

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15th Nov 06 at 10:49

quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
I have the old Pioneer Dolphin head unit (the slightly newer one with the F1 cars aswell)

IS this to old to control it through the HU?

Whats the code/ model number for this!

I'm using mine on the DEH-77MP about the same age as yours I think but as said its the ip bus connector on the back you need to look for.

If you have that it will work, I got told works on every model with a "P" in!

hope this helps

As for your last question, I'm sure you have to use itunes.

My nano doesn't show up as a removable drive like cheaper MP3 players etc etc.

Itunes is so easy to use though so worth downloading.

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15th Nov 06 at 13:29

quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
Also do you gusy know if Ipods (the new video ones) are plug and play?

I.E if i plug it in can i go to my compute and just drop music on or do i have to use Itunes?

Not use iTunes on an iPod, NO CHANCE! If you want to be able to drag and drop then you need to get yourself a Creative Zen Vision:M, Same price as the iPod video 30 GB...

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15th Nov 06 at 13:30

Also, it is plug and play, you can use it as a portable HDD too if needed.

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15th Nov 06 at 14:09

is there anyway to get an ipod to run in a car with a tape player, as im not buying a cd player for my winter runaround

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15th Nov 06 at 14:11

Yea, you can get one of those tape things that they used to make so you could plug your Discman into your car. No idea what they were called though...

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15th Nov 06 at 14:46

ahh i remember those, completely 4got aboot them

Nismo

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15th Nov 06 at 15:11

quote:
Originally posted by ed

quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
Also do you gusy know if Ipods (the new video ones) are plug and play?

I.E if i plug it in can i go to my compute and just drop music on or do i have to use Itunes?
Not use iTunes on an iPod, NO CHANCE! If you want to be able to drag and drop then you need to get yourself a Creative Zen Vision:M, Same price as the iPod video 30 GB...

Yeah a guy at work said about them , ive been reading up on them , they do so much the Ipods dont!! going for one i think.

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15th Nov 06 at 15:17

I just bought one today, I'm impressed. Just need to wait for the damn battery to charge though

I think the reason why they are better is Creative spent thier money on the product and not the advertising campaign

The one drawback I see is as they are less popular than the iPod you don't get all the in car accessories. Not sure how you can connect them neatly to a car stereo. Shame

[Edited on 15-11-2006 by ed]

tom_simes

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15th Nov 06 at 18:22

Ed, what headunit do you have?

As if both you and Nismo have changer inputs on the back of the headunit, you can get an aux in adaptor for anything with a headphone socket.

I have got one of these for my iPod, as I didn't see the point in paying more for full control if I only ever just play a full playlist in car anyway.

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15th Nov 06 at 18:26

Just an std one in the Corsa, but I'm collecting a Punto with Blue&Me in 3 weeks or so which has a USB plug in the glove box for MP3 players which runs off of Windows Mobile so I don't need an interface. I did it with aux in on my other Corsa though and it did the job fine

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15th Nov 06 at 19:27

ive got one of these,cheap,and works a treat,and they can be used with a tape player,the sound quality is excellent aswell

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-in-1-Car-Charger-Holder-FM-Transmitter-for-iPod-Black_W0QQitemZ290050851584QQihZ019QQcategoryZ73834QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

charges aswell whilst playing which is nice

[Edited on 15-11-2006 by eddiewhiteley]

Nismo

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15th Nov 06 at 19:32

quote:
Originally posted by ed
I just bought one today, I'm impressed. Just need to wait for the damn battery to charge though I think the reason why they are better is Creative spent thier money on the product and not the advertising campaign The one drawback I see is as they are less popular than the iPod you don't get all the in car accessories. Not sure how you can connect them neatly to a car stereo. Shame

[Edited on 15-11-2006 by ed]

just use a aux in cable from the headphone jack into any aux in.

Looking at the Zen M spec you can just drag and drop as its usb plug and play and the formats it plays and the tv out!

Nismo

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18th Nov 06 at 12:00

Got my Zision M and wow

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18th Nov 06 at 12:04

Griffin iTrip.

[Edited on 18-11-2006 by Whittie]

Bram

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18th Nov 06 at 13:10

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa

quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
I have the old Pioneer Dolphin head unit (the slightly newer one with the F1 cars aswell)

IS this to old to control it through the HU?

Whats the code/ model number for this!

I'm using mine on the DEH-77MP about the same age as yours I think but as said its the ip bus connector on the back you need to look for.

If you have that it will work, I got told works on every model with a "P" in!

hope this helps

As for your last question, I'm sure you have to use itunes.

My nano doesn't show up as a removable drive like cheaper MP3 players etc etc.

Itunes is so easy to use though so worth downloading.

I assume its a DEHP6300- R, same as mine?

How much was your adaptor Dan?

Nismo

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18th Nov 06 at 17:33

ok first problem

i have connected the Zen up through to the head unit with a phono lead to the aux in but it will only go as loud as te MP3 player will go , the volume on the head unit is void?

Any ideas?

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