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It is not a dedicated iPod port. It is a MP3 player port. I think this means you plug one side in the TOP of the iPod and the other in the console port.
This would be the same as connecting to your home stereo or FM Transmitter. I have not tried it yet, but that is the way I understand it.
This would be the same as connecting to your home stereo or FM Transmitter. I have not tried it yet, but that is the way I understand it.
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The new LS460 has an aux port (miniplug) in the center console (also has a 12v outlet). I hookup my IPOD via a male-to-male miniplug-connecting the IPOD headset outlet to the console AUX port input. You then select the AUX port via the CD/AUX button on the radio unit. Works great with good sound quality
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The new LS460 has an aux port (miniplug) in the center console (also has a 12v outlet). I hookup my IPOD via a male-to-male miniplug-connecting the IPOD headset outlet to the console AUX port input. You then select the AUX port via the CD/AUX button on the radio unit. Works great with good sound quality
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Just remember -- especially with the ML systems -- that the sound from the headphone jack is not the best way to connect your iPod. Since the signal has already been amplified for headphones, there is added distortion. The connector on the bottom of the iPod offers a true "line out" that can be accessed with products like...
http://www.dlo.com/products/TPDirect...99401794616152
http://www.sendstation.com/us/produc...ineout-fw.html
http://www.sik.com/imp.php
The best sound output available from an iPod comes from the 30-pin port on the bottom of the player. Merely connecting from the headphone jack at the top of the iPod with a cassette adapter or mini cable won't achieve this level of sound quality.
http://www.dlo.com/products/TPDirect...99401794616152
http://www.sendstation.com/us/produc...ineout-fw.html
http://www.sik.com/imp.php
The best sound output available from an iPod comes from the 30-pin port on the bottom of the player. Merely connecting from the headphone jack at the top of the iPod with a cassette adapter or mini cable won't achieve this level of sound quality.
Last edited by brt3; Nov 1, 2006 at 05:32 PM.
i agree, it's nothing more than a normal AUX port, it's nothing specific to "mp3" at all, so sound quality could be degraded. honestly after learning that there is no real ipod connectors, i kinda told myself just put in mp3 cds
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Just remember -- especially with the ML systems -- that the sound from the headphone jack is not the best way to connect your iPod. Since the signal has already been amplified for headphones, there is added distortion. The connector on the bottom of the iPod offers a true "line out" that can be accessed with products like...
The best sound output available from an iPod comes from the 30-pin port on the bottom of the player. Merely connecting from the headphone jack at the top of the iPod with a cassette adapter or mini cable won't achieve this level of sound quality.
The best sound output available from an iPod comes from the 30-pin port on the bottom of the player. Merely connecting from the headphone jack at the top of the iPod with a cassette adapter or mini cable won't achieve this level of sound quality.
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