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View Poll Results: Ever use the AUX/MP3 input jack?
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Why bother ? 6 disc changer that plays mp3 is good enough !
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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depending on your ipod setup, YES.
depending on your ipod setup, YES.
depending on your ipod setup, YES.
depending on your ipod setup, YES.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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can you put MP3s onto a DVD and play through the ML?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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lol@kensteel!

I use a RF remote control attached to the iPod so I can drop the iPod in the center console and still control it. The remote I have even lets me change playlists.

The remote is jet black and not much thicker than a watch battery. I attached it to a one end fake credit card (the one's you get in the mail as spam) with velcro so I can slide it in the card slot in the driver's side sun visor. It looks like it's part of the card and I didn't have to modify the car.

I can either reach up and push a button while driving OR I usually quickly reach up, grab the remote, make whatever modification I want, then quickly slide it back... all without having to take my eyes off the road.

Hope that helps,

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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SerKevin
lol@kensteel!

I use a RF remote control attached to the iPod so I can drop the iPod in the center console and still control it. The remote I have even lets me change playlists.

The remote is jet black and not much thicker than a watch battery. I attached it to a one end fake credit card (the one's you get in the mail as spam) with velcro so I can slide it in the card slot in the driver's side sun visor. It looks like it's part of the card and I didn't have to modify the car.

I can either reach up and push a button while driving OR I usually quickly reach up, grab the remote, make whatever modification I want, then quickly slide it back... all without having to take my eyes off the road.

Hope that helps,

Kev
Sooo, where do we get this jet black RF remote ?

Got any pics ?

Thanks

Sundance
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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IMO everything I have plugged into that AUX port sounds like butt!
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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I use the ipod sometimes; in the end nothing beats a good quality original cd. the 6 cd changer its another story. its always full.
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Ipod is always in there, slightly better SQ plugged in through the dock.
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Using it for my Sirius radio. SQ is not bad except for that humming noise that is more noticeable when the radio is on and Sirius is off. Also, not many 12V power plugs will fit with the center console closed. I had to modify it so I can close the lid all the way. Other than that, it's a quick/cheaper way to have Sirius in the car.
I use mine for Sirius also. The extra car dock kit that I bought has an AC adapter that fits inside the arm rest and allows me to close it. I got one of those cupholder kits to mount the receiver on, so everything fits nicely into the armrest storage area.

A shame that getting Sirius is such a hassle in the 2007 Lexus IS. However, I had a receiver already.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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you can simply purchase a male-male headphone wire from wal-mart for $4.00 (RCA brand, next to other connectivity stuff for home/dvd use)

you won't notice the difference in sound quality between this cable and any other expensive cable.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 1022it
you can simply purchase a male-male headphone wire from wal-mart for $4.00 (RCA brand, next to other connectivity stuff for home/dvd use)

you won't notice the difference in sound quality between this cable and any other expensive cable.
I disagree. Like OC 335i said above, the cables that use the dock connector on the iPod bypass the headphone amp and sound noticeably better. (Plus you don't need to worry about the volume setting on the iPod being too high or too low)
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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LOL, i have a 1gig mp3 player which i NEVER use, it just collects dust.

I just listen to 3 cd's, the toyota scion cd they give you at the new car show/mp3 mix of Inital D ost stage 1-4/mp3 bob marley all 13 albums and thats about it
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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Yes,
I use it for my Bluetooth iPod integration.

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bichon
I disagree. Like OC 335i said above, the cables that use the dock connector on the iPod bypass the headphone amp and sound noticeably better. (Plus you don't need to worry about the volume setting on the iPod being too high or too low)
This is how my Bluetooth connector transmitter works, it connects to the dock portion of the iPod.

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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Bluetooth, huh? Whats the deal with that? do you us it normally and the bluetooth has another connection at the mini (where you would normally plug in the ipod)

SerKevin - its been a while since you posted, but where did you find the remote you use? that sounds like the best option besides doing a full ipod integration install.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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iPhone + Aux input works nicely
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