how do i plug my ipod into my boat?

(toby_yeo) · (toby_yeo) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 03-21-2006, 11:57 AM

right...got a new boat this year...an we would like to know how to plug are ipod in to my boat I.E what kind of wire etc etc and anything else we might need to know.

cheers
toby

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 03-21-2006, 12:41 PM

your HU may have a plug in the back? If you have RCA inputs on the back of the HU you can plug in thru that, or buy an eq/line driver with an aux input. Just a few suggestions. There are a number of ways.

(kvkev) · (kvkev) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 03-21-2006, 12:56 PM

the back of my kenwood head unit has a socket to accept a optional 10 disc cd changer and kenwood makes an adapter cord converting that socket to a RCA jack and thats how I plug the ipod up to my system. like 25 dollars

(caffeineguy) · (caffeineguy) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 03-21-2006, 1:15 PM

Sorry to hi-jack, but can someone tell me what is better, plugging into the headphones plug, or using a mount that uses the bottom connector.Any sound quality differences??

(three6ty) · (three6ty) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 03-21-2006, 2:59 PM

If you have a kenwood deck get the KCA-IP500 interface ($00 new or about $70 on ebay new). You plug it into the CD changer port in the back of the deck and the other end into your iopd. You then can control your Ipod with your deck. You wont be able to use all of the functions of your Ipod but you will be able to access all of your songs. It plays flawlessly and sounds better than CD's.

(sangerlover) · (sangerlover) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 03-21-2006, 4:32 PM

If you have Aux input you can check this out.

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/web/ipod_accessories.asp

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I have this, I got it at radio shack for $50 but I bet if you chech ebay you could find one cheaper. All you do is plug this into the ipod and also in the 12V jack and your ready to go. It is real quick and easy. Also sounds great.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2110504&cp

(boarder33) · (boarder33) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 03-22-2006, 6:29 AM

I just installed the new Clarion into my V215 and found this little Gem:

http://www.clarion.com/us/en/products/2006/multimedia/processor/EA1251B/us-en-product-pf_1132912142979.html

It controls the ipod through the radio and/or remote. Works great and fully integrated!
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(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-22-2006, 6:45 AM

I have the I pod connector JTW posted its the bomb It charges and connects the I pod to your system Via RCA in your Head units RCA imput's

(jroyal) · (jroyal) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 03-22-2006, 7:22 AM

I use the SIK IMP. I belive it was $29.

http://www.sik.com/imp.php

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(toby_yeo) · (toby_yeo) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 03-22-2006, 9:59 AM

cheers for all the responce guys.

we have bought the boat we just havnt got it yet...i have seen the CD/radio and its a sony...just want something not complicated..or too exspensive

cheers

(flsurflover) · (flsurflover) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 03-22-2006, 10:24 AM

Toby, just press your EASY button.