Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

[larryswift]

Check this out. It is not available yet but will be next month. Works with any cnet compatiable clarion deck.

Anyone heard anything about this adapter yet?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fJQoZSM...clarion%2Bipod

[wake_fun]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

Sounds like the one I just bought for my new Alpine deck. It is awesome!

http://www.alpine-usa.com/products/l...h_kca-420i.htm

[TwinTip]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

Does anyone know if the stock radios on the '04 and '05's are Ce-Net compatible?

[NautiqueJeff]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

You wouldn't need this unit on '04 and '05 boats. They have seperate Aux. inputs already. Look for the RED wires hanging out of the back of your stock unit. Those are your inputs.

[AbunDiga909]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

I control my mini iPod using cables into the seperate AUX input. It works well, but you still can't control it from the remote.

[Flux]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

Anyone feel like they are beginning to spend more $$ on Ipod accessories and related junk than the actual pod itself??

[FatBoy]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

Yea I got mine hooked up to my 05 and it works great but I have to control the Ipod from the Ipod itself. If this thing will let me control the Ipod from my in dash remote I will be all over it.

Will this unit make that possible?

[larryswift]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

Yes, this adapter lets you control all IPOD functions from the remote by the driver. It will have limited text capabilities given the small LCD Screen of the remote. It sure beats getting up and loading a new play list or album once they have ended.

[Dr.John]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

OK, are XMD-1's CeNET-compatible ?

[TwinTip]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

Jeff, I thought this unit was to control the iPod. I think you would still have to use the aux input for the signal to the radio but with this unit you are able to control the iPod through the remote. If that is the case, would this adapter work on the '04 and '05 radios?

[TwinTip]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

This is what is listed as specs for this item. The cost is $99.00. From the reading that I have done, the Clarion XMD-3 will work. I don't know the specs on the XMD-2 but if you are able to install the satellite radio unit, you should be able to install this other unit.

Bring the convenience and fun of an iPod portable music player into your car with the EA1251B iPod adapter and your CeNET-compatible Clarion receiver. Just mount the adapter under your dash, plug its cables into your iPod and the radio, press the receiver's "Source" button, and you're all set — ready to control playback features, enjoy all of your playlists, and view brief MP3 tags on the receiver's display.

The adapter includes a second input jack which allows you to add a Clarion CD changer or SIRIUS satellite radio to your system along with the iPod. The EA1251B even provides power for your iPod and charges its battery.

Details:

» iPod connection adapter for CeNET-compatible Clarion CD players
» track up / down
» volume control
» access all playlists
» displays track information on the receiver's display
» provides power for iPod and charges its battery
» pass-through port allows you to connect a CD changer or SIRIUS satellite radio tuner in addition
» warranty: 1 year

[nms1991]

RE: Maybe Help is on the way for Frustrated IPOD users

XMD-3 units are use on all Nautiques form 04 and up, the older boats used C-bus hookups for the cd changer.