Radio specs
11-18-2008, 04:32 AM
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Radio specs
Is there a write up about the JK radio? I just got it last week and thought I could just plug my ipod into the AUX but that didn't work...maybe it was becuase of my ghetto splicing job of my connecting wire.
I've heard something about RES and myGIG, but I don't know anything about it. Is there something I can read besides the manual?
I've heard something about RES and myGIG, but I don't know anything about it. Is there something I can read besides the manual?
11-18-2008, 09:33 AM
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go to the local electronics store, such as Radio Shack or preferably a sponsor of this forum, and order one of these
however, if that does not work, then either your ipod is broken (doubtful if you hear it ok with headphones) or your radio is broken
if thats the case, go to your local jeep dealership, and get a new radio!
however, if that does not work, then either your ipod is broken (doubtful if you hear it ok with headphones) or your radio is broken
if thats the case, go to your local jeep dealership, and get a new radio!
11-18-2008, 11:42 AM
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No, you don't want to connect your iPod to the AUX input via the headphone jack. If you do it this way you won't be getting a true line level output and your sound quality will suffer.
For best results you want something like this: 4ft iPod Dock Connector to 3.5mm Cable
OR
If you want the ability to charge your iPod use this: Sik Imp audio/charging cable
Both of these cables tap into the iPod's true line level output which offers the best sound quality available. Whatever choice you make don't use your headphone jack.
For best results you want something like this: 4ft iPod Dock Connector to 3.5mm Cable
OR
If you want the ability to charge your iPod use this: Sik Imp audio/charging cable
Both of these cables tap into the iPod's true line level output which offers the best sound quality available. Whatever choice you make don't use your headphone jack.
Well, you are correct. It won't give you a true line level, but it will at least be a good test to ensure that its not broken (as long as you don't have volume all the way up.
Personally, I have the Harmon Kardon iPod Controller. The original version is CHEAP now, especially on buy (dot) com.
The kit comes with both cig plug adapter, and hard wire adapters, and allow for both bolt on mounts as well as sticky mounts. Good way to see if its something you like. iPod goes in glove box, or somewhere out of the way, and screen goes up by dash (easy to see, eyes barely have to move) and controller goes where convenient (like by the e-brake) for comfortable controls. Uses same style controls as iPod. 4 buttons, and ring around it mimic the scroll wheel on the iPods.
Can't say enough good things for these things. I think I'll be picking up one or two additional older ones since they are so cheap. Would like to try the next gen ones though... looks cool!
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11-18-2008, 03:18 PM
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go to the local electronics store, such as Radio Shack or preferably a sponsor of this forum, and order one of these
however, if that does not work, then either your ipod is broken (doubtful if you hear it ok with headphones) or your radio is broken
if thats the case, go to your local jeep dealership, and get a new radio!
however, if that does not work, then either your ipod is broken (doubtful if you hear it ok with headphones) or your radio is broken
if thats the case, go to your local jeep dealership, and get a new radio!
Personally, I think it sounds great using this cable. I installed this mounting bracket
http://www.quadratec.com/products/17017_005.htm
and also installed this iPod holder
http://www.quadratec.com/products/17017_00X_A_PG.htm
This holder is adjustable so you can use it for iPods and cell phones. With the iPod in there, it is secured and won't go anywhere.