Ipod Connection

Kenny Freckles · 11-01-2007, 08:40

Sorry if this has come up before, i've had a search but couldn't find the answer i'm looking for.

I'm a bit thick when it comes to electrical gubbins so what i'm going to ask will probably be really obvious, but.........

I have a 2007 Octy with the Aux socket in the jumbo box, does an Ipod just plug straight in to that jack socket or do i need to buy something else?
I haven't got my Ipod yet so i don't know what the connections are like.

Cheers

mluton · 11-01-2007, 08:47

yeah just use the 3.5mm jack socket on the ipod. This will not give you control of the ipod via the head unit though. Just audio out.

Kenny Freckles · 11-01-2007, 09:53

Cheers

No Waiting · 14-01-2007, 16:38

If you get a Line Out adaptor cable that connects to the bottom of the iPod you will get a much better sound.

PSM · 12-06-2007, 15:56

I have just bought myself a nice new ipod to go with my nice new car. Does anyone know where I can get a line out cable that plugs into the docking connection at the bottom of the ipod. I have been looking everywhere with no luck. I envisage a short length of cable with a 3.5mm headphone socket on one end and docking connector on the other. Apparently you get better sound compared to using the headphone socket (cable a 3.5mm headphone plug on each end). If anyone is using one of these cables does it really give better sound?

mluton · 12-06-2007, 16:06

Instead of your CD Changer you can connect your ipod IIRC

www.vagparts.co.uk

or ebay:
eBay.co.uk: Genuine VW Ipod Adapter Original Volkswagen (item 110137130193 end time 19-Jun-07 22:10:03 BST)

or ebay again:
eBay.co.uk: LINE IN AUX Adapter for VW, AUDI, SEAT, SKODA iPod, MFD (item 120130950923 end time 21-Jun-07 14:09:54 BST)

mluton · 12-06-2007, 16:12

Im unsure if the above work on the mk2 octavia audio setup.

**VRStu** · 12-06-2007, 16:16

The first ebay one won't.

PSM · 12-06-2007, 17:34

Cheers for the replies. I have a vrs so have the aux connection in the arm rest so really looking for a cable that will plug into this. I have been told that the line out feed from the docking connector is best but can not seem to find one.

**VRStu** · 12-06-2007, 18:26

You don't need anything special then, something like this will do.

3.5mm mini Jack to 3.5mm mini jack lead 1.2m gold plated - usb firewire scart av audio cables and accessories

They are really cheap, places like Dixons/Currys/PCworld sell Belkin ones.

Alternatively -

iPod Base to 3.5-mm Jack Lead

PSM · 12-06-2007, 19:03

Cheers Stu the second one was what I was looking for. I had tried searching under line out and dockin connector but had not thought about using ipod base.

vimto2000 · 12-06-2007, 21:44

I just bought one of these bad boys! Works a treat!

Amazon.co.uk: LOGIC 3 MIP117 MADE FOR IPOD,IPOD RF REMOTE CONTROL: Electronics & Photo

But I would still use the head phone socket, rather than the lineout.

A bit tooo quiet that way!

Lazerblue · 12-06-2007, 21:56

Having just picked up my new Octy today

I have been looking for a similar connector.

In addition to the items already mentioned found this: SendStation PocketDock USB and Audio Line Out MP3 Additions

As well as line out connection & audio cables it also enables standard USB cable to be used to synch / charge.

Griff · 12-06-2007, 22:44

I've been using one of these - as locks to a suitable length and folds away nicely:-
a Ziplinq:
Amazon.co.uk: Ziplinq Stereo 3.5mm Digital Audio Cable for iPod: Electronics & Photo

you can control the sound through the steering wheel or headunit, and the Aux 1 sound setting is just about right.

Griff

FocusZtec · 13-06-2007, 08:26

Guys - trying not to hijack the thread but it doesnt warrant a new one - when you connect the ipod to the car's aux socket; can you control the ipod on the cars stereo (im presuming and hoping yes?) or does the playlist just straight through unless you skip tracks on the ipod itself?

Many thanks and great info on cable options.

Lee

gadgetman · 13-06-2007, 12:38

IIRC Skoda now offer an Ipod connector in the jumbo box.

Not sure if its as well as or instead of the 3.5 jack.

sworrall · 13-06-2007, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusZtec

...when you connect the ipod to the car's aux socket; can you control the ipod on the cars stereo (im presuming and hoping yes?)

nope, fraid not, you can only control the ipod from the car radio or steering wheel when you connect via the CD-changer

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusZtec

...or does the playlist just straight through unless you skip tracks on the ipod itself?

Yup

I went via the dension cable/cd-changer route as i didnt have the stream mp3 so no AUX (but I later bought the MFD2).

11-01-2007, 08:40	#1
Kenny Freckles Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ipod Connection Sorry if this has come up before, i've had a search but couldn't find the answer i'm looking for. I'm a bit thick when it comes to electrical gubbins so what i'm going to ask will probably be really obvious, but......... I have a 2007 Octy with the Aux socket in the jumbo box, does an Ipod just plug straight in to that jack socket or do i need to buy something else? I haven't got my Ipod yet so i don't know what the connections are like. Cheers

11-01-2007, 08:47	#2
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,333 Thanks: 46 Thanked 221 Times in 195 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection yeah just use the 3.5mm jack socket on the ipod. This will not give you control of the ipod via the head unit though. Just audio out. __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

11-01-2007, 09:53	#3
Kenny Freckles Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection Cheers

14-01-2007, 16:38	#4
No Waiting Keep on going Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 584 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection If you get a Line Out adaptor cable that connects to the bottom of the iPod you will get a much better sound.

12-06-2007, 15:56	#5
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 202 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection I have just bought myself a nice new ipod to go with my nice new car. Does anyone know where I can get a line out cable that plugs into the docking connection at the bottom of the ipod. I have been looking everywhere with no luck. I envisage a short length of cable with a 3.5mm headphone socket on one end and docking connector on the other. Apparently you get better sound compared to using the headphone socket (cable a 3.5mm headphone plug on each end). If anyone is using one of these cables does it really give better sound?

12-06-2007, 16:06	#6
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,333 Thanks: 46 Thanked 221 Times in 195 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection Instead of your CD Changer you can connect your ipod IIRC www.vagparts.co.uk or ebay: eBay.co.uk: Genuine VW Ipod Adapter Original Volkswagen (item 110137130193 end time 19-Jun-07 22:10:03 BST) or ebay again: eBay.co.uk: LINE IN AUX Adapter for VW, AUDI, SEAT, SKODA iPod, MFD (item 120130950923 end time 21-Jun-07 14:09:54 BST) __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

12-06-2007, 16:12	#7
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,333 Thanks: 46 Thanked 221 Times in 195 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection Im unsure if the above work on the mk2 octavia audio setup. __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

12-06-2007, 16:16	#8
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,411 Thanks: 113 Thanked 919 Times in 825 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection The first ebay one won't. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

12-06-2007, 17:34	#9
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 202 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection Cheers for the replies. I have a vrs so have the aux connection in the arm rest so really looking for a cable that will plug into this. I have been told that the line out feed from the docking connector is best but can not seem to find one.

12-06-2007, 18:26	#10
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,411 Thanks: 113 Thanked 919 Times in 825 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection You don't need anything special then, something like this will do. 3.5mm mini Jack to 3.5mm mini jack lead 1.2m gold plated - usb firewire scart av audio cables and accessories They are really cheap, places like Dixons/Currys/PCworld sell Belkin ones. Alternatively - iPod Base to 3.5-mm Jack Lead __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

12-06-2007, 19:03	#11
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 202 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection Cheers Stu the second one was what I was looking for. I had tried searching under line out and dockin connector but had not thought about using ipod base.

12-06-2007, 21:44	#12
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 437 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection I just bought one of these bad boys! Works a treat! Amazon.co.uk: LOGIC 3 MIP117 MADE FOR IPOD,IPOD RF REMOTE CONTROL: Electronics & Photo But I would still use the head phone socket, rather than the lineout. A bit tooo quiet that way! __________________ Skoda Octavia II Laurin & Klement 2.0TDi - 18" Zenith Alloys, Milotec Bumper Grill

12-06-2007, 21:56	#13
Lazerblue Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection Having just picked up my new Octy today I have been looking for a similar connector. In addition to the items already mentioned found this: SendStation PocketDock USB and Audio Line Out MP3 Additions As well as line out connection & audio cables it also enables standard USB cable to be used to synch / charge.

12-06-2007, 22:44	#14
Griff Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection I've been using one of these - as locks to a suitable length and folds away nicely:- a Ziplinq: Amazon.co.uk: Ziplinq Stereo 3.5mm Digital Audio Cable for iPod: Electronics & Photo you can control the sound through the steering wheel or headunit, and the Aux 1 sound setting is just about right. Griff

13-06-2007, 08:26	#15
FocusZtec Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North London Posts: 754 Thanks: 18 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection Guys - trying not to hijack the thread but it doesnt warrant a new one - when you connect the ipod to the car's aux socket; can you control the ipod on the cars stereo (im presuming and hoping yes?) or does the playlist just straight through unless you skip tracks on the ipod itself? Many thanks and great info on cable options. Lee __________________ Thanks to JKM: REVO STAGE 2+ remap, Evoms CAI, Piper Turbo back Exhaust, Autotech Fuel Pump, Torque Arm Insert, Forge Recirc, Neuspeed Turbo & Intercooler pipes, APR FMIC, Iridium plugs, Koni FSD's, Eibach springs, Eibach F + R anti roll bars. VF short shifter. 345mm Brakes. 280BHP & 330LB/FT - enough room for a proper trip to B&Q and 36mpg on a run!!!

13-06-2007, 12:38	#16
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,830 Thanks: 149 Thanked 90 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Ipod Connection IIRC Skoda now offer an Ipod connector in the jumbo box. Not sure if its as well as or instead of the 3.5 jack.

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