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posted on February 21st, 2006 at 10:13 AM
jim
i ve just installed a 'black box' unit to work with my aftermarket sony head unit.
i didnt want to run the stereo off the headphone output of the ipod cos the quality of sound was going to be compromised
other benefits are charging oof the ipod while connected and controlling from the head unit/remote/steering wheel (depending on what car/stereo you
have)
installation was a breeze, was costly though. i had to import from us and airfreight.
do a google on how to install ipod into car, which i m sure you have already done.
i got mine from mp3yourcar.com (or something similar)
installation is:
-connect 3 cords (2 rcas, 1 controller input) to head unit
-connect the other end of the above to 'black box'
-connect black to ipod
-secure black box
all i got to do know is figure out how to operate the thing
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posted on February 21st, 2006 at 10:16 AM
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From my readings in the US NB forums, there was such a unit to 'hardwire' the ipod in through the stacker cable, and this unit would confuse the HU,
thinking it was a stacker, and therefore working accordingly; that is, song selection, volume, you name it, rather than just an amplifier that the
signal is converted to sound through.
Thanks for your help!
just had another read after my last post
this is what i have got.
if you ve got any queries give me a u2u
or i ll see u at the jambouree
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posted on February 21st, 2006 at 08:49 PM
Kim, got the OEM unit, made by VW for VW.. Now the install..
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posted on January 11th, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Bumping up an old thread.
There is now an amp made from blaupunkt (spelling) that has a headphone jack in it. You will just need a headphone/headphone to connect the ipod to
the amp... this means no headunit needed. The RRP on the 4 channel amp is $299
Sounds to me that headunits could become things of the past if ipods and mp3 players keep progressing the way they are, all they need to do is pick up
radio frequencies.
