ipod integration with Safari 2.2 stock ICE - Blaupunkt bahamas?? HU - Team-BHP

smsrini · 12th March 2008, 15:27

Hi!

The dealer showed me two options

a) Connect to Aux port of the HU via the Headphones Jack Rs. 600/-
b) Connect to Aux port of the HU via the ipod adapter. Rs. 4000 odd.

What are the pros/cons of both ?

I use a iPod Nano. I'm assuming that some of the funtions like search, skip, fwd/back, display song etc., may not work with option a.

Any inputs greatly appreciated.

thanks
Srini

Maibaa · 12th March 2008, 15:41

Option A is cheaper and will do the job. The cons are:
1. No control of iPod functions from the HU
2. The iPod cannot recharge from the AUX port.

Option B - This is a complete solution but costlier. The iPod cable connects to the CD changer port and not the Aux port on the HU as mentioned by your dealer. Both iPod control from HU and automatic charging functions are supported.

DerAlte · 12th March 2008, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by smsrini

... I use a iPod Nano. I'm assuming that some of the funtions like search, skip, fwd/back, display song etc., may not work with option a. ...

Yes, Srini, you will have to perform those actions on your Nano in Option a.

rajismine · 13th March 2008, 10:38

Hey. I went in for option 1. I mean just connected the music system aux to ipod. And the total cost was Rs 25.

Rs 600 is just insane. Infact its a simple cord with audio jacks on both side. u connect one to the system and other to your iPod. What is in there that would cost Rs 600???

I have a Sony Xplod 5800 music system with a Aux jack on the back side. So I pulled the system out, connected the wire to it, pulled it from behind dashboard to the GloveBox and Boom. I was all ready to play the music. Go to any computer accessory shop and u can buy this simple cord.

smsrini · 13th March 2008, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajismine

Hey. I went in for option 1. I mean just connected the music system aux to ipod. And the total cost was Rs 25.

Rs 600 is just insane. Infact its a simple cord with audio jacks on both side. u connect one to the system and other to your iPod. What is in there that would cost Rs 600???

I have a Sony Xplod 5800 music system with a Aux jack on the back side. So I pulled the system out, connected the wire to it, pulled it from behind dashboard to the GloveBox and Boom. I was all ready to play the music. Go to any computer accessory shop and u can buy this simple cord.

The Blaupunkt Bahamas / MonteCarlo system has a different Aux in jack that is not like a audio system jack.. it is a square box type female jack. I got this from Concorde motors. If you have RCA or 3.5mm pin type jack on the system, yes it can be cheaper.

regards
Srini

JayD · 13th March 2008, 13:03

If u haven't already done it, its better to go with option B, as option A will be a bit difficult to use as u'd have to change tracks etc on the i pod, and it will run out of charge too, whereas, with opt B, the ipod gets charged and u can control it from the HU itself.

smsrini · 2nd April 2008, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

If u haven't already done it, its better to go with option B, as option A will be a bit difficult to use as u'd have to change tracks etc on the i pod, and it will run out of charge too, whereas, with opt B, the ipod gets charged and u can control it from the HU itself.

JayD,
With 2 remote controllers sitting in the car ( wife & daughter ), all I need to do is Listen

DerAlte · 2nd April 2008, 14:29

Man, you are lucky. My remote controllers are speakers also - it is normally a general cacophony.

So what did you do ultimately?

jkdas · 2nd April 2008, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by smsrini

JayD,
With 2 remote controllers sitting in the car ( wife & daughter ), all I need to do is Listen

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

Man, you are lucky. My remote controllers are speakers also - it is normally a general cacophony.

So what did you do ultimately?

Bit OT, would suggest would be Safari buyers to talk with their dealer to get Alpine HU that come with the Grande as you also get the iPod adapter free.

smsrini · 2nd April 2008, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

So what did you do ultimately?

Installed Option1 for lack of time & vit-m. Gets the job done. Will go for a proper adapter with a ICE upgrade later..

12th March 2008, 15:27	#1 (permalink)
smsrini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 246 View My Garage	ipod integration with Safari 2.2 stock ICE - Blaupunkt bahamas?? HU Hi! The dealer showed me two options a) Connect to Aux port of the HU via the Headphones Jack Rs. 600/- b) Connect to Aux port of the HU via the ipod adapter. Rs. 4000 odd. What are the pros/cons of both ? I use a iPod Nano. I'm assuming that some of the funtions like search, skip, fwd/back, display song etc., may not work with option a. Any inputs greatly appreciated. thanks Srini

13th March 2008, 10:38	#4 (permalink)
rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 231 View My Garage	Hey. I went in for option 1. I mean just connected the music system aux to ipod. And the total cost was Rs 25. Rs 600 is just insane. Infact its a simple cord with audio jacks on both side. u connect one to the system and other to your iPod. What is in there that would cost Rs 600??? I have a Sony Xplod 5800 music system with a Aux jack on the back side. So I pulled the system out, connected the wire to it, pulled it from behind dashboard to the GloveBox and Boom. I was all ready to play the music. Go to any computer accessory shop and u can buy this simple cord. __________________ Rajeev Gupta TATA Safari Dicor 3.0 L

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JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the garage! (cochin) Posts: 1,443 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	If u haven't already done it, its better to go with option B, as option A will be a bit difficult to use as u'd have to change tracks etc on the i pod, and it will run out of charge too, whereas, with opt B, the ipod gets charged and u can control it from the HU itself. __________________ A lil more work and she'll fly like a streamlined butterfly! :)

2nd April 2008, 14:29	#8 (permalink)
DerAlte Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,623	Man, you are lucky. My remote controllers are speakers also - it is normally a general cacophony. So what did you do ultimately? __________________ Never believe it cannot be done - it's only that you haven't found out how!!!

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12th March 2008, 15:41	#2 (permalink)
Maibaa BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 79	Option A is cheaper and will do the job. The cons are: 1. No control of iPod functions from the HU 2. The iPod cannot recharge from the AUX port. Option B - This is a complete solution but costlier. The iPod cable connects to the CD changer port and not the Aux port on the HU as mentioned by your dealer. Both iPod control from HU and automatic charging functions are supported.