iPod install/cable

01 C4 Cab NYC · 08-01-2003, 11:47 AM

Did a search, couldn't find it...I know that several people have hooked up their Ipods to the stock CDR 220/230 radios. What cable would I need to do this? Once I have the cable how do I install it?
TIA

Loren · 08-01-2003, 01:34 PM

AUX Input cable from Becker North America. Try the Phone mute/Aux audio-in/Tel audio-in/Removal keys in one kit, 1319.116-276 ($16.40) To order please call Becker parts department at (888) 423-3537 x1209

01 C4 Cab NYC · 08-01-2003, 02:30 PM

Thx Loren, called Burl (parts guy) at Becker, should be here in a few days....

sennasixty8 · 08-01-2003, 02:44 PM

Or is that aux input able to accept other sources..ie Mp3 players?

thanks in advance

RWO · 08-01-2003, 02:51 PM

Ipod is a MP3 player... A really cool one actually, I just got one for my Daughter, now I want one

http://www.ipod.com/ipod/

Roy

01 C4 Cab NYC · 08-01-2003, 04:13 PM

Senna...,
it is just the standard aux input cable, should accept other sources.

sennasixty8 · 08-01-2003, 05:54 PM

sorry for the rant, but does it have a rca type input, or 1/8th inch jack, or otherwise...

sennasixty8 · 08-01-2003, 06:01 PM

I dont think this cable will work for sure, but I called "Burl" and he doesnt think it applies to the HiEnd Bose system I have, since its outputs are fiberoptic. I want to assume that it has analog inputs, but I dont wanna pulll the head unit out, if someone already tried this!

Loren · 08-01-2003, 07:13 PM

There is no AUX out on MY03 cars with the MOST system

redcab · 08-01-2003, 07:19 PM

I called Becker a few days ago since I'm looking at the same. The rep said that the back of the Becker unit has RCA inputs. When you buy their cable you also get instructions on how to enable the head unit's AUX input. Note that you can't have both a CD Changer and the AUX input active at the same time...so you gotta choose.

01 C4 Cab NYC · 08-01-2003, 07:35 PM

redcab,
the choice seems kinda easy....2500 - 7500 songs v. 6 cds....the real choice is phatbox v. Ipod. For me, the portability of the ipod makes it a no brainer.

senna, yeah sorry didn't look at your model year, is MOST-ly impossible to integrate aftermarket components with the new audio architecture....BTW awesome bike

sennasixty8 · 08-01-2003, 08:17 PM

I guess I'm stuck with the stock, that still sounds grrrrreat compared to the stock junk system in my 1999 C4. I've got a great SONY MEX-HD headunit in my Toyota Pickup (aka racebike transporter) the lets me store 10 gigs worth of music, thats 2000 CDs worth for only $699.99...thanks bestbuy and thanks to Toyota for making it so easy

Thanks to NYC for the compliments on the bike

redcab · 08-02-2003, 01:45 AM

I'm with you, to go with the ipod instead of the CD Changer. That decision is easy. The more difficult one is whether to pull the head unit and the domino effect starts from there.....amp, speakers and whether or not to go subwoofer or not. But the ipod decision probably stands on its own and I wouldn't feel bad about it if/when the later mods happen. My CD collection doesn't change much too often, so I don't think a Phat box is for me. The ipod portability will win.

ervtx · 08-02-2003, 10:25 PM

From some earlier posts of mine...

I took a slightly different approach (I have the CDR-220 with the CD changer in the trunk). I simply hijacked the audio wire that the CD changer uses to output its left/right channels.

There are 2 interfaces to the CD changer. The first one carries the control signals. The second carries the audio signals from the CD changer back to the in-dash unit. Both are accessible immediately behind the CD changer (once removed from the mounting bracket). I left the first interface intact (the in-dash unit still controls the CD changer, but to no effect). On the second interface, I extended it into the cabin using standard RCA-to-phono-plug audo wire to allow my iPod to send audio in place of the CD changer.

Removed the individual CD drawers out of the center console CD tray. Routed the phono/RCA wire leading to the CDC to terminate just in back of the CD storage box. (Pic 1) Pulled the wire into the CD storage box as I reinstalled it into the center console (Pic 2).

Note that this works with other MP3 players and anything else that has a headphones output jack.

JakeMate · 08-03-2003, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ervtx
From some earlier posts of mine...

I took a slightly different approach (I have the CDR-220 with the CD changer in the trunk). I simply hijacked the audio wire that the CD changer uses to output its left/right channels.

There are 2 interfaces to the CD changer. The first one carries the control signals. The second carries the audio signals from the CD changer back to the in-dash unit. Both are accessible immediately behind the CD changer (once removed from the mounting bracket). I left the first interface intact (the in-dash unit still controls the CD changer, but to no effect). On the second interface, I extended it into the cabin using standard RCA-to-phono-plug audo wire to allow my iPod to send audio in place of the CD changer.

Removed the individual CD drawers out of the center console CD tray. Routed the phono/RCA wire leading to the CDC to terminate just in back of the CD storage box. (Pic 1) Pulled the wire into the CD storage box as I reinstalled it into the center console (Pic 2).

Note that this works with other MP3 players and anything else that has a headphones output jack.

Does this mean you can still use the CD Changer as well? Thanks.

08-01-2003, 11:47 AM	#1
01 C4 Cab NYC User Join Date: May 2003 Location: nyc Posts: 764	iPod install/cable Did a search, couldn't find it...I know that several people have hooked up their Ipods to the stock CDR 220/230 radios. What cable would I need to do this? Once I have the cable how do I install it? TIA

08-01-2003, 01:34 PM	#2
Loren Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Roseville, CA USA Posts: 1,877	AUX Input cable from Becker North America. Try the Phone mute/Aux audio-in/Tel audio-in/Removal keys in one kit, 1319.116-276 ($16.40) To order please call Becker parts department at (888) 423-3537 x1209 __________________ Loren Rennlist #020607-2749 1999 Carrera Arctic Silver/Boxster Red PCA member since 1978 My mods in the Registry - My Blog

08-01-2003, 02:44 PM	#4
sennasixty8 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 187	does this only work with Ipods? Or is that aux input able to accept other sources..ie Mp3 players? thanks in advance

08-01-2003, 05:54 PM	#7
sennasixty8 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 187	whats that plug look like on the receiving end sorry for the rant, but does it have a rca type input, or 1/8th inch jack, or otherwise...

08-01-2003, 06:01 PM	#8
sennasixty8 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 187	Bose Sound I dont think this cable will work for sure, but I called "Burl" and he doesnt think it applies to the HiEnd Bose system I have, since its outputs are fiberoptic. I want to assume that it has analog inputs, but I dont wanna pulll the head unit out, if someone already tried this!

08-01-2003, 02:30 PM	#3
01 C4 Cab NYC User Join Date: May 2003 Location: nyc Posts: 764	Thx Loren, called Burl (parts guy) at Becker, should be here in a few days....

08-01-2003, 02:51 PM	#5
RWO User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Roswell, GA USA Posts: 789	Ipod is a MP3 player... A really cool one actually, I just got one for my Daughter, now I want one http://www.ipod.com/ipod/ Roy

08-01-2003, 04:13 PM	#6
01 C4 Cab NYC User Join Date: May 2003 Location: nyc Posts: 764	Senna..., it is just the standard aux input cable, should accept other sources.

08-01-2003, 07:13 PM	#9
Loren Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Roseville, CA USA Posts: 1,877	There is no AUX out on MY03 cars with the MOST system __________________ Loren Rennlist #020607-2749 1999 Carrera Arctic Silver/Boxster Red PCA member since 1978 My mods in the Registry - My Blog

08-01-2003, 07:19 PM	#10
redcab User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 314	I called Becker a few days ago since I'm looking at the same. The rep said that the back of the Becker unit has RCA inputs. When you buy their cable you also get instructions on how to enable the head unit's AUX input. Note that you can't have both a CD Changer and the AUX input active at the same time...so you gotta choose.

08-01-2003, 07:35 PM	#11
01 C4 Cab NYC User Join Date: May 2003 Location: nyc Posts: 764	redcab, the choice seems kinda easy....2500 - 7500 songs v. 6 cds....the real choice is phatbox v. Ipod. For me, the portability of the ipod makes it a no brainer. senna, yeah sorry didn't look at your model year, is MOST-ly impossible to integrate aftermarket components with the new audio architecture....BTW awesome bike

08-01-2003, 08:17 PM	#12
sennasixty8 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 187	thanks anyway...wishful thinking I guess I'm stuck with the stock, that still sounds grrrrreat compared to the stock junk system in my 1999 C4. I've got a great SONY MEX-HD headunit in my Toyota Pickup (aka racebike transporter) the lets me store 10 gigs worth of music, thats 2000 CDs worth for only $699.99...thanks bestbuy and thanks to Toyota for making it so easy Thanks to NYC for the compliments on the bike

08-02-2003, 01:45 AM	#13
redcab User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 314	I'm with you, to go with the ipod instead of the CD Changer. That decision is easy. The more difficult one is whether to pull the head unit and the domino effect starts from there.....amp, speakers and whether or not to go subwoofer or not. But the ipod decision probably stands on its own and I wouldn't feel bad about it if/when the later mods happen. My CD collection doesn't change much too often, so I don't think a Phat box is for me. The ipod portability will win.

08-02-2003, 10:25 PM	#14
ervtx Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the garage Posts: 1,475	From some earlier posts of mine... I took a slightly different approach (I have the CDR-220 with the CD changer in the trunk). I simply hijacked the audio wire that the CD changer uses to output its left/right channels. There are 2 interfaces to the CD changer. The first one carries the control signals. The second carries the audio signals from the CD changer back to the in-dash unit. Both are accessible immediately behind the CD changer (once removed from the mounting bracket). I left the first interface intact (the in-dash unit still controls the CD changer, but to no effect). On the second interface, I extended it into the cabin using standard RCA-to-phono-plug audo wire to allow my iPod to send audio in place of the CD changer. Removed the individual CD drawers out of the center console CD tray. Routed the phono/RCA wire leading to the CDC to terminate just in back of the CD storage box. (Pic 1) Pulled the wire into the CD storage box as I reinstalled it into the center console (Pic 2). Note that this works with other MP3 players and anything else that has a headphones output jack. __________________ E Russell V 2007 997 GT3 Just remember, once you're over the hill, you begin to pick up speed.