Lesfingal Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I'm delighted with my Titanium except for the rather antiquated method for connecting auxiliary audio. The Sony CD DAB does NOT have bluetooth nor can I find a USB socket. There is an auxiliary 3.5mm conventional jack connector located in the glove box. Can I run an Ipod off this using a 3.5mm jack either end or do I need another type of lead?. Any assistance much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesheffield Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 If you plug in a standard earphone male to male adapter (3.5mm) and play your music while radio is set to aux then whatever device is playing will play through your car Speakers. Can be iPhone mp3 player or other device. It basically replaces headphones with the car Speakers. Hope that helps Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesfingal Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks Lee. Can I ask two more questions please. 1. Will music just play without appearing on Sony display 2. Will I be able to change tracks from steering wheel controls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 When using the AUX input there is only shown "AUX" on the radio display. Because the AUX is only an input channel it is not possible to control the Ipod with the steering wheel controls. Full Ipod control is only possible with the optional Bluetooth/Voicecontrol with USB, A2DP and Ipod support. This system can be retrofitted but generally costs a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 For control, charging and running music from an ipod touch or iPhone I recommend one of these- http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=110901446509 You'd need a longer 3.5 to 3.5 cable to reach the glovebox (maybe even tuck it under the dash) but the sound quality is good and easy to operate. You just plug the unit into your lighter socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesfingal Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks very much for that information Clive and the link to e Bay. Yes I think the lead and charger combined will do the job, but who on earth thought that putting the aux in the glove box was a good idea, especially when the car has a really good radio/cd. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeglover Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/321302465754?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1 I use something like the above to connect my iPod it works with the steering remotes can change play lists using the CD number. I keep my old iPhone plugged in and it even updates over WiFi Just check on the connects2 web site for the right one Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesfingal Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Cheers that looks like an interesting piece of kit. Did you install this yourself or got your mechanic to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/321302465754?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1 I use something like the above to connect my iPod it works with the steering remotes can change play lists using the CD number. I keep my old iPhone plugged in and it even updates over WiFi Just check on the connects2 web site for the right one Hope this helps That would certainly cover all the bases and also leave the AUX socket free for other uses. Easy to fit, I did a similar device for running USB sticks and all simple (as long as you have your radio code). Remove the radio, unplug the cable (quadlock). Swap the AUX cable plug from the original position on the quadlock and reposition into the new loom input. Position the control box under the radio location (or behind the glovebox if necessary) and run the ipod cable to wherever you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Just reread the listing of that Connects2 module. I have noticed that the unit is only compatible if the radio has a CDDJ button and not any radio that has an AUX button. For radios with an AUX button you will need one of these- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects2-Ford-C-Max-03-on-OEM-iPod-iPhone-and-Aux-in-Adaptor-CTAFOIPOD005-3-/170867827586?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item27c8842382 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeglover Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 That would certainly cover all the bases and also leave the AUX socket free for other uses. Easy to fit, I did a similar device for running USB sticks and all simple (as long as you have your radio code). Remove the radio, unplug the cable (quadlock). Swap the AUX cable plug from the original position on the quadlock and reposition into the new loom input. Position the control box under the radio location (or behind the glovebox if necessary) and run the ipod cable to wherever you want it. What stoney said did it my self was a bit of a squeeze to fit it behind the radio ran the ipod bit to my glove box, but will only work with the cddj button didn't realise you did not have one sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicRebel Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Morning lesfingal The best route id personally take you. Is to buy one of these kits. http://www.fordbluetooth.co.uk/ It will give you everything you need. bluetooth. USB. A2DP IPod support. Voice control. You may wish to check what cabling you have in your car first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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