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Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:27 pm Post subject:
iPod control interfaces |
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Does the Kenwood KCA-iP500 or the Alpine KCA-420i allow for music
control via the iPod (when the iPod is connected to the car stereo
control interface)?
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TomTheGeek
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:51 am Post subject:
Re: iPod control interfaces |
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If you mean control the Deck through the iPod, No. They are only
designed to control the iPod from the Deck. |
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Scott Gardner
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 4:43 am Post subject:
Re: iPod control interfaces |
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On 21 Oct 2005 08:27:32 -0700, robcam@gmail.com wrote:
| Quote: | Does the Kenwood KCA-iP500 or the Alpine KCA-420i allow for music
control via the iPod (when the iPod is connected to the car stereo
control interface)?
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Not sure what you're asking, but if you're asking whether or not you
can still select songs on the iPod while it's connected to the deck,
then the answer is no, at least for the Alpine adapter. As soon as
you connect the iPod to the Alpine deck, the Alpine logo appears on
the iPod's face, and the iPod controls are locked out. While the iPod
is connected, you have to make all of your song/album/playlist
selections using the head unit's controls.
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Scott Gardner
"One tentacle, one vote." |
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Andrew Dumaresq
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:01 pm Post subject:
Re: iPod control interfaces |
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Scott Gardner wrote:
| Quote: | On 21 Oct 2005 08:27:32 -0700, robcam@gmail.com wrote:
Does the Kenwood KCA-iP500 or the Alpine KCA-420i allow for music
control via the iPod (when the iPod is connected to the car stereo
control interface)?
Not sure what you're asking, but if you're asking whether or not you
can still select songs on the iPod while it's connected to the deck,
then the answer is no, at least for the Alpine adapter. As soon as
you connect the iPod to the Alpine deck, the Alpine logo appears on
the iPod's face, and the iPod controls are locked out. While the iPod
is connected, you have to make all of your song/album/playlist
selections using the head unit's controls.
Wow that's kinda irritating I bought a third party hookup because I am |
using my factory head unit, and it lets me control the ipod using both
the head unit and the ipod, mind you have I limit Ipod control from the
head unit, just forward and backward 1 song. If I want to change play
lists or anything like that I have to use the ipod. |
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Bosconian
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:30 pm Post subject:
Re: iPod control interfaces |
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"Scott Gardner" <gardners14@cox.net> wrote in message
news:0hejl11cuv9f0db58dsna70i0naroviv08@4ax.com...
| Quote: | On 21 Oct 2005 08:27:32 -0700, robcam@gmail.com wrote:
Does the Kenwood KCA-iP500 or the Alpine KCA-420i allow for music
control via the iPod (when the iPod is connected to the car stereo
control interface)?
Not sure what you're asking, but if you're asking whether or not you
can still select songs on the iPod while it's connected to the deck,
then the answer is no, at least for the Alpine adapter. As soon as
you connect the iPod to the Alpine deck, the Alpine logo appears on
the iPod's face, and the iPod controls are locked out. While the iPod
is connected, you have to make all of your song/album/playlist
selections using the head unit's controls.
--
Scott Gardner
"One tentacle, one vote."
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We have an Alpine/iPod setup in our rig--works great. My only complaint is
that navigating the iPod from the Alpine deck using the control knob is
SLOW. Wish each selection was one click. Instead there's an annoying pause
between each song. It doesn't matter how fast you turn. We have a 6gb mini
connected and it's a real drag when trying to find a particular song or
artist. I can't imagine using a 20gb. |
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