FAQ & Instructions: Aux Audio Adapter - From Selection to Completion
#41
accord?
has anyone done this on a 04 accord? i'm thinking about getting one and i know the head unit has an AUX input like this acura one does.
the only page i've been able to find with good instructions like this for the accord is:
http://home.comcast.net/~tom.fax/index.html
i'm wondering if taking all of that off is really necessary... i'd hate to do that to a brand new car if i get one it seems so simple on the acura... any chance of finding an easier way on the accord?
the only page i've been able to find with good instructions like this for the accord is:
http://home.comcast.net/~tom.fax/index.html
i'm wondering if taking all of that off is really necessary... i'd hate to do that to a brand new car if i get one it seems so simple on the acura... any chance of finding an easier way on the accord?
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Re: accord?
Originally posted by thericky
has anyone done this on a 04 accord? i'm thinking about getting one and i know the head unit has an AUX input like this acura one does.
the only page i've been able to find with good instructions like this for the accord is:
http://home.comcast.net/~tom.fax/index.html
i'm wondering if taking all of that off is really necessary... i'd hate to do that to a brand new car if i get one it seems so simple on the acura... any chance of finding an easier way on the accord?
has anyone done this on a 04 accord? i'm thinking about getting one and i know the head unit has an AUX input like this acura one does.
the only page i've been able to find with good instructions like this for the accord is:
http://home.comcast.net/~tom.fax/index.html
i'm wondering if taking all of that off is really necessary... i'd hate to do that to a brand new car if i get one it seems so simple on the acura... any chance of finding an easier way on the accord?
#44
i wouldnt necessarily need the same install, just something that works and isnt terribly ugly. i was just wondering if, in order to get access to the port in the bottom of the head unit, it's necessary to remove ALL of those panels? would it be possible to take out the storage area without removing the others?
if not, is all of this relatively simple? i've never removed any panels before on a car but i'm not inept at figuring things out.
if not, is all of this relatively simple? i've never removed any panels before on a car but i'm not inept at figuring things out.
#45
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Did you see the install instructions up there? To access the port, you just pull out the tray (carefully - watch the soft edges as you pull out) and plug it into the head unit, you don't have to take anything else out. You also don't need to put all that stuff in view, there's room enough around the tray to put the equipment back there. If you do my install, you do all of that and then run the cable inside the center console to the storage bin under the armrest and add the ports, taking out whatever's necessary to do that.
#47
Here is another site (http://home.pacbell.net/vsim/) that installed the iPod with the SNHOND3 into a newer model Honda Accord. Look very clean and offers many good ideas.
#49
ok i ordered the SNHOND3 and am buying my accord tomorrow.
the SNHOND3 should arrive thursday or friday and then i will install it and take pictures along the way. i'll post everything here when i'm done.
thanks for your help.
the SNHOND3 should arrive thursday or friday and then i will install it and take pictures along the way. i'll post everything here when i'm done.
thanks for your help.
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Originally posted by thericky
ok i ordered the SNHOND3 and am buying my accord tomorrow.
the SNHOND3 should arrive thursday or friday and then i will install it and take pictures along the way. i'll post everything here when i'm done.
thanks for your help.
ok i ordered the SNHOND3 and am buying my accord tomorrow.
the SNHOND3 should arrive thursday or friday and then i will install it and take pictures along the way. i'll post everything here when i'm done.
thanks for your help.
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soundgate
i live in toronto, ontario, CANADA
where can i purchase this soundgate so i can hook up my mp3 player!! i tried on line but they only ship to usa
where can i purchase this soundgate so i can hook up my mp3 player!! i tried on line but they only ship to usa
#54
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ayrton, please let us know when you find out and I'll update the thread, but you might want to try the phone number on the dealer locator page at the following URL: http://www.soundgate.com/dealer.php
Any SoundGate dealer should be able to order it for you, though they may not stock it.
Any SoundGate dealer should be able to order it for you, though they may not stock it.
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Re: soundgate
Originally posted by ayrton
i live in toronto, ontario, CANADA
where can i purchase this soundgate so i can hook up my mp3 player!! i tried on line but they only ship to usa
i live in toronto, ontario, CANADA
where can i purchase this soundgate so i can hook up my mp3 player!! i tried on line but they only ship to usa
Expect to pay a bit more if you buy locally. The local prices seem to have been set prior to the us dollar decline.
#56
Was hoping the moderator or someone else in the San Francisco Bay Area knew the name of any installers that could do the whole job discussed in this thread for me, at a cost of course...... I miss my I-pod love my TSX.....
Thanks,
Jeff
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UPDATE
Thanks to Schalliol for sending me over to Kutis at AMS Car Stereo on Stevens Creek . They did the SNHOND3 Install on my TSX with Navi. They wired up the cord with the Honda part I picked up across the street and did the install just like Schalliol's, coming out of the arm rest console, they added the ground loop.... Navigsation works just like before the ladies voice comes over the speakers.. Perfect Install, highly recommend..... I am using the moster cable cause it looks and feel's cool. Also less worry about it getting pinched by the armrest tray.....
Pics
http://www.offkilter.com/acuratsx.html
Thanks Again this is a great forum....
-Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
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UPDATE
Thanks to Schalliol for sending me over to Kutis at AMS Car Stereo on Stevens Creek . They did the SNHOND3 Install on my TSX with Navi. They wired up the cord with the Honda part I picked up across the street and did the install just like Schalliol's, coming out of the arm rest console, they added the ground loop.... Navigsation works just like before the ladies voice comes over the speakers.. Perfect Install, highly recommend..... I am using the moster cable cause it looks and feel's cool. Also less worry about it getting pinched by the armrest tray.....
Pics
http://www.offkilter.com/acuratsx.html
Thanks Again this is a great forum....
-Jeff
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Anybody know of a mirror for Neil Weinstock's site?
I haven't been able to find one and I want to see if I can do the install myself before buying the SNHOND3.
Thanks!
I haven't been able to find one and I want to see if I can do the install myself before buying the SNHOND3.
Thanks!
#58
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Originally posted by Revenent
Anybody know of a mirror for Neil Weinstock's site?
I haven't been able to find one and I want to see if I can do the install myself before buying the SNHOND3.
Thanks!
Anybody know of a mirror for Neil Weinstock's site?
I haven't been able to find one and I want to see if I can do the install myself before buying the SNHOND3.
Thanks!
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Wow, thanks!
Right now, I'm just looking at how to remove the compartment so I can access the auxiliary port.
I'm following the initial instructions of putting pressure on the sides and sliding the compartment out, but it doesn't seem to want to slide out.
I'm a little afraid of breaking or scratching things, so I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing. I'm feeling the inside and I can feel a circular bump on the top of the compartment. Are there any locking mechanisms?
From the rest of the instructions, it seems like this is the hardest part (aside from not shorting out the entire car! ).
Right now, I'm just looking at how to remove the compartment so I can access the auxiliary port.
I'm following the initial instructions of putting pressure on the sides and sliding the compartment out, but it doesn't seem to want to slide out.
I'm a little afraid of breaking or scratching things, so I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing. I'm feeling the inside and I can feel a circular bump on the top of the compartment. Are there any locking mechanisms?
From the rest of the instructions, it seems like this is the hardest part (aside from not shorting out the entire car! ).
#60
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Originally posted by Revenent
Wow, thanks!
Right now, I'm just looking at how to remove the compartment so I can access the auxiliary port.
I'm following the initial instructions of putting pressure on the sides and sliding the compartment out, but it doesn't seem to want to slide out.
I'm a little afraid of breaking or scratching things, so I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing. I'm feeling the inside and I can feel a circular bump on the top of the compartment. Are there any locking mechanisms?
From the rest of the instructions, it seems like this is the hardest part (aside from not shorting out the entire car! ).
Wow, thanks!
Right now, I'm just looking at how to remove the compartment so I can access the auxiliary port.
I'm following the initial instructions of putting pressure on the sides and sliding the compartment out, but it doesn't seem to want to slide out.
I'm a little afraid of breaking or scratching things, so I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing. I'm feeling the inside and I can feel a circular bump on the top of the compartment. Are there any locking mechanisms?
From the rest of the instructions, it seems like this is the hardest part (aside from not shorting out the entire car! ).
#61
2003 TL
schalliol -- Nice job
One question,
I have a TL-2003. Does the SNHOND3 is for the 2004-TSX?
Most of the information I find for installing an ipod in my car mention the Blitsafe. I understand that you may not know about the 2003 model but I thought of asking anyways.
One question,
I have a TL-2003. Does the SNHOND3 is for the 2004-TSX?
Most of the information I find for installing an ipod in my car mention the Blitsafe. I understand that you may not know about the 2003 model but I thought of asking anyways.
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Re: 2003 TL
Originally posted by alexsosa
schalliol -- Nice job
One question,
I have a TL-2003. Does the SNHOND3 is for the 2004-TSX?
Most of the information I find for installing an ipod in my car mention the Blitsafe. I understand that you may not know about the 2003 model but I thought of asking anyways.
schalliol -- Nice job
One question,
I have a TL-2003. Does the SNHOND3 is for the 2004-TSX?
Most of the information I find for installing an ipod in my car mention the Blitsafe. I understand that you may not know about the 2003 model but I thought of asking anyways.
#63
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Schalliol, I think you should add the Belkin Charger/adapter for the Ipod to your install instructions. It hooks up to the bottom of the Ipod and plugs into a cigarette lighter and has a plug on it for the head phone jack. This way only one wire connects to the Ipod while it gets charged.
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OK, I must be a complete n00b. I can't seem to get the compartment out to see the AUX plug.
Does anybody have a picture of a non-Navi car with the compartment out so I can see what it's supposed to look like with the compartment out and what the removed compartment is supposed to look like?
I'm thinking of getting an iRiver, thinking either iMP-400 or iHP-120, and I really want to get something set up in the car for a good MP3 plug in. With the iMP/iHP remote, I might be able to construct a small holder on the wheel or dash and have a remote for the player when driving.
Thanks in advance!
Does anybody have a picture of a non-Navi car with the compartment out so I can see what it's supposed to look like with the compartment out and what the removed compartment is supposed to look like?
I'm thinking of getting an iRiver, thinking either iMP-400 or iHP-120, and I really want to get something set up in the car for a good MP3 plug in. With the iMP/iHP remote, I might be able to construct a small holder on the wheel or dash and have a remote for the player when driving.
Thanks in advance!
#65
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Originally posted by Revenent
OK, I must be a complete n00b. I can't seem to get the compartment out to see the AUX plug.
Does anybody have a picture of a non-Navi car with the compartment out so I can see what it's supposed to look like with the compartment out and what the removed compartment is supposed to look like?
OK, I must be a complete n00b. I can't seem to get the compartment out to see the AUX plug.
Does anybody have a picture of a non-Navi car with the compartment out so I can see what it's supposed to look like with the compartment out and what the removed compartment is supposed to look like?
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Originally posted by ortiz
Schalliol, I think you should add the Belkin Charger/adapter for the Ipod to your install instructions.
Schalliol, I think you should add the Belkin Charger/adapter for the Ipod to your install instructions.
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Originally posted by schalliol
Do you mean like this?
Do you mean like this?
Hmmmm - it looks like a tighter fit than I thought. Definitely gonna have to do some space planning for this.
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For those in the Seattle/Lynnwood area:
Car Stereo Plus says they have the SNHOND3 for $109.95.
After-tax, that would be $119.74 (8.9%).
About $12 more expensive than the Yahoo store, but at least you have a brick and mortar to go to.
Car Stereo Plus says they have the SNHOND3 for $109.95.
After-tax, that would be $119.74 (8.9%).
About $12 more expensive than the Yahoo store, but at least you have a brick and mortar to go to.
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Originally posted by Revenent
For those in the Seattle/Lynnwood area:
Car Stereo Plus says they have the SNHOND3 for $109.95.
After-tax, that would be $119.74 (8.9%).
About $12 more expensive than the Yahoo store, but at least you have a brick and mortar to go to.
For those in the Seattle/Lynnwood area:
Car Stereo Plus says they have the SNHOND3 for $109.95.
After-tax, that would be $119.74 (8.9%).
About $12 more expensive than the Yahoo store, but at least you have a brick and mortar to go to.
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Originally posted by ortiz
I think you should add the Belkin Charger/adapter for the Ipod to your install instructions.
I think you should add the Belkin Charger/adapter for the Ipod to your install instructions.
Unfortunately, the Belkin charger does not have a clean line out. The signal is amplified before it hits the jack.
The Monster iCharger has a unamplified pure line out - the same line out you would get from the dock connector.
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Originally posted by meteorman
Unfortunately, the Belkin charger does not have a clean line out. The signal is amplified before it hits the jack.
The Monster iCharger has a unamplified pure line out - the same line out you would get from the dock connector.
Unfortunately, the Belkin charger does not have a clean line out. The signal is amplified before it hits the jack.
The Monster iCharger has a unamplified pure line out - the same line out you would get from the dock connector.
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Originally posted by meteorman
Unfortunately, the Belkin charger does not have a clean line out. The signal is amplified before it hits the jack.
The Monster iCharger has a unamplified pure line out - the same line out you would get from the dock connector.
Unfortunately, the Belkin charger does not have a clean line out. The signal is amplified before it hits the jack.
The Monster iCharger has a unamplified pure line out - the same line out you would get from the dock connector.
Added thanks go to this resourceful faq; I probably would've ended up with a FM transmitter if this resource were not around.
#75
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Originally posted by AcuraIllinois
I was wondering, as the Belkin charger does not have a clean line out, what would be the audio difference between an unamplified line out and an amplified line out? I'm deciding between having the one cable convenient hookup of the Belkin and the sound quality of the Monster iCharger. If it's not a significant audio difference, I think I'll just go with the Belkin.
Added thanks go to this resourceful faq; I probably would've ended up with a FM transmitter if this resource were not around.
I was wondering, as the Belkin charger does not have a clean line out, what would be the audio difference between an unamplified line out and an amplified line out? I'm deciding between having the one cable convenient hookup of the Belkin and the sound quality of the Monster iCharger. If it's not a significant audio difference, I think I'll just go with the Belkin.
Added thanks go to this resourceful faq; I probably would've ended up with a FM transmitter if this resource were not around.
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...&threadid=6864
pics on the second page.
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I have not heard the two charges side by side to compare, but there is a good comparison of the Belkin and Monster chargers over on iPod Lounge Forums .
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Originally posted by AcuraIllinois
I probably would've ended up with a FM transmitter if this resource were not around.
I probably would've ended up with a FM transmitter if this resource were not around.
#79
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I finally got around to installing my adapter today. I ran the same basic install as described above, and drilled a couple of holes in the storage bin (under the climate control (non-nav)) and installed the RCA wall connectors there. It's not as nice as having it in the center console, but it was a nice, simple, "do-it-yourself" install that still looks integrated.
I plan on getting an Ipod or something similar and have some questions (and concerns?). To test my install, I connected my Palm Pilot that I currently use to play MP3s to the stereo. I thought the sound was a little "tinny" and I had to crank up the stereo volume quite a bit to get a decent output. Even when I cranked the volume, the sound was not nearly as full as with the normal CD. I tried the same thing with my Minidisc player, and had the same, if not worse, results.
Should I expect the same with an iPod? Or, based on your experience, do you think the sound quality will be better? Is it possible that my connections aren't good, or my install was done poorly?
Thanks for everyone's help and input on this thread. This is something I never could have done without the assistance here.
I plan on getting an Ipod or something similar and have some questions (and concerns?). To test my install, I connected my Palm Pilot that I currently use to play MP3s to the stereo. I thought the sound was a little "tinny" and I had to crank up the stereo volume quite a bit to get a decent output. Even when I cranked the volume, the sound was not nearly as full as with the normal CD. I tried the same thing with my Minidisc player, and had the same, if not worse, results.
Should I expect the same with an iPod? Or, based on your experience, do you think the sound quality will be better? Is it possible that my connections aren't good, or my install was done poorly?
Thanks for everyone's help and input on this thread. This is something I never could have done without the assistance here.
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Maybe I should make it more clear in the FAQ, usually you'll have to crank up a portable device. On my iPod, I have the volume all the way up and the audio up to about 30 on the head unit.