Ipod Adapter
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Ipod Adapter
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=879
Anyone out there looked into this product. USA-Spec interface for ipod. It has a built in Aux adapter and ipod integration.
Anyone out there looked into this product. USA-Spec interface for ipod. It has a built in Aux adapter and ipod integration.
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That looks pretty sweet. Sounds like what the Music Link should be. The possible XM interference sounds a little scary though. Anybody want to take the plunge? I wish that I had not jumped on the Music Link bandwagon so quickly.
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The last page in the manual says it works with the 04-06 TLs. Just a matter of who wants to give it a shot first. To me it looks pretty much perfect, exactly what the Musiclink should have been. And it includes another Aux input which is just icing on the cake.
-apnar
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Originally Posted by jjh1234
I wish that I had not jumped on the Music Link bandwagon so quickly.
jjh1234
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#5
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I saw a Blitzsafe Acura Ipod Interface (HON/M-Link1 V.2) for 04-05 TL. But I wasn't sure about its compatibility. Here's the results I've gathered:
Logjamelectronics Tech Support: NOT Compatible
Blitzsafe Tech support: Compatible
Enfigcarstereo: Listed as compatible
This looks like the best and cheapest solution for people looking for adding iPod and don't mind losing XM.
Logjamelectronics Tech Support: NOT Compatible
Blitzsafe Tech support: Compatible
Enfigcarstereo: Listed as compatible
This looks like the best and cheapest solution for people looking for adding iPod and don't mind losing XM.
#6
Originally Posted by iamthebert
This looks like the best and cheapest solution for people looking for adding iPod and don't mind losing XM.
It looks like with this solution (the PA11-HON2) you get full ipod controls and get to keep XM. There is the following note in the manual though:
When both iPod and XM radio are installed: some vehicles – when listening to the satellite radio interference can occur, you will need to disconnect the SAT connection as there is currently no solution for resolving the interference problem.
-apnar
#7
Does anyone find it odd- that USA Spec's web site doesn't seem to refer to this product- and that Crutchfield's site (listed as USA Spec's main retailor) doesn't have it either?
Hoping this product is true / as advertised- I have until Friday to cancel the Music Link order
I sent an email to USA Spec- will post if I get reply
Hoping this product is true / as advertised- I have until Friday to cancel the Music Link order
I sent an email to USA Spec- will post if I get reply
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Originally Posted by 06AM6MT
Does anyone find it odd- that USA Spec's web site doesn't seem to refer to this product- and that Crutchfield's site (listed as USA Spec's main retailor) doesn't have it either?
Hoping this product is true / as advertised- I have until Friday to cancel the Music Link order
I sent an email to USA Spec- will post if I get reply
Hoping this product is true / as advertised- I have until Friday to cancel the Music Link order
I sent an email to USA Spec- will post if I get reply
I believe this is an extremely new product. It's still strange that it's not on the manufacturers' web site. If it wasn't for that noise disclaimer they posted, I would have one on order right now. I would like to get more info on this problem before diving in to this. I'm not looking forward to ripping apart my dash again.
jjh1234
#9
Called USA Spec 626-336-3836
They stated that they have not yet tested this part on the TL- which is why they don't yet list it in their application guide- They are now calling discountcarstereo.com to ask why they are advertising that the part fits the TL when it is not yet tested. She couldn't provide me with an ETA on the completion of the testing phase.
Perhaps if we all email / call USA Spec we can demonstrate a demand for the product and get em movin!
Brad
They stated that they have not yet tested this part on the TL- which is why they don't yet list it in their application guide- They are now calling discountcarstereo.com to ask why they are advertising that the part fits the TL when it is not yet tested. She couldn't provide me with an ETA on the completion of the testing phase.
Perhaps if we all email / call USA Spec we can demonstrate a demand for the product and get em movin!
Brad
#11
I was going to buy it also but its still lame. It says it will not display text on the screen only the ipod. Only shows up as track and number. Just like the music link. If i'm to lose my xm which i don't mind, thats interface is able to display text why not this adapter.
5. iPod text is displayed on the iPod NOT the radio. You will see playlist and track #‘s only.
Someone needs to get this adapter right.
5. iPod text is displayed on the iPod NOT the radio. You will see playlist and track #‘s only.
Someone needs to get this adapter right.
#12
Has anyone looked into the dension
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/densioni20hondar3.html
They say if your radio supports text it will display it. Ours doesn't but or xm part does. I will call desion in a few.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/densioni20hondar3.html
They say if your radio supports text it will display it. Ours doesn't but or xm part does. I will call desion in a few.
#13
Originally Posted by tfe691
I was going to buy it also but its still lame. It says it will not display text on the screen only the ipod. Only shows up as track and number. Just like the music link. If i'm to lose my xm which i don't mind, thats interface is able to display text why not this adapter.
- this allows you to control the ipod via the ipod interface (doesn't lock it out)
- this provides an additional Aux In
-MusicLink reads through track names and such
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Originally Posted by 06AM6MT
Called USA Spec 626-336-3836
They stated that they have not yet tested this part on the TL- which is why they don't yet list it in their application guide- They are now calling discountcarstereo.com to ask why they are advertising that the part fits the TL when it is not yet tested. She couldn't provide me with an ETA on the completion of the testing phase.
Perhaps if we all email / call USA Spec we can demonstrate a demand for the product and get em movin!
Brad
They stated that they have not yet tested this part on the TL- which is why they don't yet list it in their application guide- They are now calling discountcarstereo.com to ask why they are advertising that the part fits the TL when it is not yet tested. She couldn't provide me with an ETA on the completion of the testing phase.
Perhaps if we all email / call USA Spec we can demonstrate a demand for the product and get em movin!
Brad
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Originally Posted by tfe691
I was going to buy it also but its still lame. It says it will not display text on the screen only the ipod. Only shows up as track and number. Just like the music link. If i'm to lose my xm which i don't mind, thats interface is able to display text why not this adapter.
5. iPod text is displayed on the iPod NOT the radio. You will see playlist and track #‘s only.
Someone needs to get this adapter right.
5. iPod text is displayed on the iPod NOT the radio. You will see playlist and track #‘s only.
Someone needs to get this adapter right.
#17
I'll be the guniea pig, just ordered mine!! I saw someone post that the 14-pin slot is already filled, I'm assuming with the XM connector. Since I don't care about XM, I'm assuming that I DON'T need to purchase the Y-cable and I can plug directly into this connector?
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Originally Posted by jaymd123
I'll be the guniea pig, just ordered mine!! I saw someone post that the 14-pin slot is already filled, I'm assuming with the XM connector. Since I don't care about XM, I'm assuming that I DON'T need to purchase the Y-cable and I can plug directly into this connector?
Do you have navi...cause if you do won't you need this cable
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=787
I called and talked to the guys at discount and the way they explained it to me ...If you have navi you need this cable inorder to keep the audio portion of the navigation.
I'm still pretty confused and don;t know what to buy.
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According to TL schematics, 14 pin white connector has nothing to do with navi. Navi voice is fed into the audio system via 26 pin gray connector. 14 pin is going only to XM
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Originally Posted by ludachrisvt
Our HU does not have CD text so it wouldnt know how to display the track name
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Originally Posted by gt1
According to TL schematics, 14 pin white connector has nothing to do with navi. Navi voice is fed into the audio system via 26 pin gray connector. 14 pin is going only to XM
The guys on the phone at discount had told me that I need the Y cable to retain the function of the navi audio.
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Originally Posted by audi_to_TL
So the Y cable is only needed if one would want to retain the function of the XM. Being canadian and not having XM I would not need the Y cable. Is that right???
The guys on the phone at discount had told me that I need the Y cable to retain the function of the navi audio.
The guys on the phone at discount had told me that I need the Y cable to retain the function of the navi audio.
I think other Acura/Honda vehicles may use this port for the Navi, but NOT the TL. The 14-pin connector on our car is a direct connection from the XM to HU per the service manual. This port should be empty on Canadian TL's, even with Navi. Maybe a Canadian owner can verify for us.
jjh1234
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Originally Posted by jjh1234
I think other Acura/Honda vehicles may use this port for the Navi, but NOT the TL. The 14-pin connector on our car is a direct connection from the XM to HU per the service manual.
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Originally Posted by jaymd123
That's my understanding of it too. I did 3-day shipping so I should be installing it toward the end of next week. I read the return policy on there site and it stated that if the product doesn't work and your vehicle WAS listed as compatible that they would give a refund (minus shipping). Let's wait and see, $136 sounds a lot better than $500+ for the music link!!
All I have to say is thank you and please remember to post your results as soon as you get it in.
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Keep in mind you (at least I) didnt have to remove the radio / Nav to get the white plug unplugged and reattched. Just plan on laying on the drivers side floor. Its the white plug closest to you... I unscrewed the storage bins, and moved (not removed) them forward.
That hint will save you atleast 30 min, and 50 cuss words.
That hint will save you atleast 30 min, and 50 cuss words.
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Originally Posted by jaymd123
That's my understanding of it too. I did 3-day shipping so I should be installing it toward the end of next week. I read the return policy on there site and it stated that if the product doesn't work and your vehicle WAS listed as compatible that they would give a refund (minus shipping). Let's wait and see, $136 sounds a lot better than $500+ for the music link!!
Thanks!
#29
Just a quick update before I head off to bed. Got the unit tonight (way ahead of schedule) and first results look good!! I had it in the "Playlist Mode" at first which is similar to the MusicLink way (no control through iPod) and that worked as advertised.
I then switched to "Direct Mode" which allows you to control through iPod and it works great! I also hooked up my Sirius receiver to the AUX input and that's working as well (although not much of an improvment over the FM modulator).
The only glitch/bug I've seen is that when in CDC mode on the radio, its not showing the Disc or Track numbers. They just appear blank but ALL controls are working (disc up/down, track up/down, and FF/RW).
I'll post pics and some more detail tomorrow. I left everything disassembled because I can't find a good place to stash the unit (its not that big though). So far its turning out to be a great alternative to MusicLink!!
I then switched to "Direct Mode" which allows you to control through iPod and it works great! I also hooked up my Sirius receiver to the AUX input and that's working as well (although not much of an improvment over the FM modulator).
The only glitch/bug I've seen is that when in CDC mode on the radio, its not showing the Disc or Track numbers. They just appear blank but ALL controls are working (disc up/down, track up/down, and FF/RW).
I'll post pics and some more detail tomorrow. I left everything disassembled because I can't find a good place to stash the unit (its not that big though). So far its turning out to be a great alternative to MusicLink!!
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Originally Posted by jaymd123
Just a quick update before I head off to bed. Got the unit tonight (way ahead of schedule) and first results look good!! I had it in the "Playlist Mode" at first which is similar to the MusicLink way (no control through iPod) and that worked as advertised.
I then switched to "Direct Mode" which allows you to control through iPod and it works great! I also hooked up my Sirius receiver to the AUX input and that's working as well (although not much of an improvment over the FM modulator).
The only glitch/bug I've seen is that when in CDC mode on the radio, its not showing the Disc or Track numbers. They just appear blank but ALL controls are working (disc up/down, track up/down, and FF/RW).
I'll post pics and some more detail tomorrow. I left everything disassembled because I can't find a good place to stash the unit (its not that big though). So far its turning out to be a great alternative to MusicLink!!
I then switched to "Direct Mode" which allows you to control through iPod and it works great! I also hooked up my Sirius receiver to the AUX input and that's working as well (although not much of an improvment over the FM modulator).
The only glitch/bug I've seen is that when in CDC mode on the radio, its not showing the Disc or Track numbers. They just appear blank but ALL controls are working (disc up/down, track up/down, and FF/RW).
I'll post pics and some more detail tomorrow. I left everything disassembled because I can't find a good place to stash the unit (its not that big though). So far its turning out to be a great alternative to MusicLink!!
I know you don't have/care about XM but can you test if XM still works with it connected? Thanks.
-apnar
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Originally Posted by jaymd123
Just a quick update before I head off to bed. Got the unit tonight (way ahead of schedule) and first results look good!! I had it in the "Playlist Mode" at first which is similar to the MusicLink way (no control through iPod) and that worked as advertised.
I then switched to "Direct Mode" which allows you to control through iPod and it works great! I also hooked up my Sirius receiver to the AUX input and that's working as well (although not much of an improvment over the FM modulator).
The only glitch/bug I've seen is that when in CDC mode on the radio, its not showing the Disc or Track numbers. They just appear blank but ALL controls are working (disc up/down, track up/down, and FF/RW).
I'll post pics and some more detail tomorrow. I left everything disassembled because I can't find a good place to stash the unit (its not that big though). So far its turning out to be a great alternative to MusicLink!!
I then switched to "Direct Mode" which allows you to control through iPod and it works great! I also hooked up my Sirius receiver to the AUX input and that's working as well (although not much of an improvment over the FM modulator).
The only glitch/bug I've seen is that when in CDC mode on the radio, its not showing the Disc or Track numbers. They just appear blank but ALL controls are working (disc up/down, track up/down, and FF/RW).
I'll post pics and some more detail tomorrow. I left everything disassembled because I can't find a good place to stash the unit (its not that big though). So far its turning out to be a great alternative to MusicLink!!
jaymd123,
You said that the AUX input was little improvement over the FM modulator. Are you experiencing problems with it, or was your FM modulator pretty good already? Any hiss or static when using the AUX in?
Thanks,
jjh1234
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Originally Posted by jjh1234
jaymd123,
You said that the AUX input was little improvement over the FM modulator. Are you experiencing problems with it, or was your FM modulator pretty good already? Any hiss or static when using the AUX in?
Thanks,
jjh1234
You said that the AUX input was little improvement over the FM modulator. Are you experiencing problems with it, or was your FM modulator pretty good already? Any hiss or static when using the AUX in?
Thanks,
jjh1234
I'll plug a CD player or something else into the AUX in to verify it.
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Ok everybody, I posted a new thread to get some more exposure. You can see some pics and get more details here....
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131280
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