One drivers iPod solution for a W202
12-18-2004, 02:39 PM
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One drivers iPod solution for a W202
Here is what worked for me on my 2000 C230K.
Dension IceLink, new Becker 4602 Radio with built in CD and most importantly an AUX Input and finally a Kuda matching leather (to seats) phone mount. Make sure the IceLink power wires (both of them) are connected to the power source, otherwise volume is halved. I connected them to the positve power wire on the back of the cig lighter. The Becker was the best match for the car as I did not want the radio to look like downtown Tokyo at midnight. The iPod is close enough to manipulate but setting it on a long playlist is the safest way to drive for me. Easy to touch one button to skip a song.
Pros
Fine clear CD like sound quality
Constant power for the iPod
Easy to see what is playing
Secure mounting
1500 music and audio book selections and growing
Drawbacks..
The Becker Radio's GAL automatic vol control (based on speed) is not very good regardless of the setting
iPod's display, when set to ON all the time at night is too bright and does not match the amber glow of the rest of the car. But, can't have everything
Dension IceLink, new Becker 4602 Radio with built in CD and most importantly an AUX Input and finally a Kuda matching leather (to seats) phone mount. Make sure the IceLink power wires (both of them) are connected to the power source, otherwise volume is halved. I connected them to the positve power wire on the back of the cig lighter. The Becker was the best match for the car as I did not want the radio to look like downtown Tokyo at midnight. The iPod is close enough to manipulate but setting it on a long playlist is the safest way to drive for me. Easy to touch one button to skip a song.
Pros
Fine clear CD like sound quality
Constant power for the iPod
Easy to see what is playing
Secure mounting
1500 music and audio book selections and growing
Drawbacks..
The Becker Radio's GAL automatic vol control (based on speed) is not very good regardless of the setting
iPod's display, when set to ON all the time at night is too bright and does not match the amber glow of the rest of the car. But, can't have everything
12-21-2004, 04:24 PM
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there is a place online that offers mods to your Ipods backlighting...
http://ipodmods.com/mods/index_load.htm
http://ipodmods.com/mods/index_load.htm
12-21-2004, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jmel777
Drawbacks..
The Becker Radio's GAL automatic vol control (based on speed) is not very good regardless of the setting
The Becker Radio's GAL automatic vol control (based on speed) is not very good regardless of the setting
Also, why do you need the aux input? What do you have hooked up to it?
(wow, you posted yesterday that it just became available on their site and today you already have it installed? Talk about super speedy!)
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12-21-2004, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by scorchie
Just disconnect the GAL (if you want it off).
Also, why do you need the aux input? What do you have hooked up to it?
(wow, you posted yesterday that it just became available on their site and today you already have it installed? Talk about super speedy!)
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Also, why do you need the aux input? What do you have hooked up to it?
(wow, you posted yesterday that it just became available on their site and today you already have it installed? Talk about super speedy!)
-s-
The IceLink adapter I have required a radio with Aux Input, that is why I bought the Becker 4602. The new device that I sent a posting about hooks up to the FiberOptic connector for the CD changer and was not on the market when I did this. But since I was on the mailing list they sent me the announcement. All in all I got a better Radio that has internal CD player and get to hook up the iPod.
Disabled the GAL (set to off), thanks
12-22-2004, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jmel777
Line Out from the iPod to Aux input on the radio via the IceLink instead of the nasty FM xmitters. Clean clear sound.
The IceLink adapter I have required a radio with Aux Input, that is why I bought the Becker 4602. The new device that I sent a posting about hooks up to the FiberOptic connector for the CD changer and was not on the market when I did this. But since I was on the mailing list they sent me the announcement. All in all I got a better Radio that has internal CD player and get to hook up the iPod.
Disabled the GAL (set to off), thanks
The IceLink adapter I have required a radio with Aux Input, that is why I bought the Becker 4602. The new device that I sent a posting about hooks up to the FiberOptic connector for the CD changer and was not on the market when I did this. But since I was on the mailing list they sent me the announcement. All in all I got a better Radio that has internal CD player and get to hook up the iPod.
Disabled the GAL (set to off), thanks
-s-
