how can i.....

[Baynesey]

right just brought a new headunit and wanna connect an ipod to it,
how easy is it, want cheapest way possible, and quickest, dont really wanna get one of them things off ebay, as i dont like them.

so any help would be great,

heres a link to my headunit

http://www.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.action?product=CDX-M7850&site=odw_en_GB&pageType=Overview&category=ICA+CD+Tuners

[Danadaman_3]

It should have a 'AUX IN' port on the front or back. from the picture i cant see it on the front but it does say that it has one in the features.

you will need to get an I-Pod connecter cable to fit them aswell though!

Features
DRIVE-S HX
24 bit Burr Brown D/A Converter
Multi Codec (Mp3/Atrac3 playback)
CD-R/RW playback
S-MOSFET 4x52W output
More features
4 angle motorized front panel
8 Grade Bluish White FL LCD display
CDChanger/MDChanger/WALKMAN control
RDS-EON Tuner
BBE MP - High Definition Sound
Id3 Tag (Track-, Artist-, Album name) / CD Text
2 Pre-out
1 Sub-out
4 V Max. Pre-amp output
Aux-in
DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
EQ7 (7 Band Equalizer)
Loudness
Detachable Front Panel
IR card remote RM-X142 supplied
Joystick RM-X4S (optional)


but it also says this in the comparitor

AUX Input: audio L, R . . . NO

[Baynesey]

are they dear mate, and are they sold in halfords??

[saxoash]

are they dear mate, and are they sold in halfords??

anywhere that sells ipods shoudl sell the leads u need

[l1ukeRS]

ycan u get a connecter that has a red and whit like a normal phono lead and a standard headphone jack onthe back and then when you press play on your ipod it will play thru the system as the lead will be in the aux in in the back of the headunit, i did this with my laptop

[Danadaman_3]

the one my mate had was £10 but that jacked straight into front of H/U. so i think the one you'll need will be cheaper.

check out Comet, Curry's or even Argos do electricals like that!

[fitzuk86]

I think the sound quality would be poorer using that method aswell

[Danadaman_3]

I think the sound quality would be poorer using that method aswell

using an IPod Input? would be more or less the same, if not better IMO. direct MP3 files rather than burned ones. :A: