Aux Jack Input
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Aux Jack Input
I have an E320 with nav and I'm trying to use my iPOD through the aux jack input in the glovebox. I tried plugging my iPOD into the aux jack in the glovebox and then pressing the audio button and then selecting the aux input, but it doesnt work, no music is played from the iPOD.
What could I possibly be doing wrong? Is there additional equipment needed in order to use the aux jack?
I read through the command manual but it was absolutely worthless.
Thank you,
William Cole
What could I possibly be doing wrong? Is there additional equipment needed in order to use the aux jack?
I read through the command manual but it was absolutely worthless.
Thank you,
William Cole
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Originally Posted by MB4Fun
I have the same setup...a 2004 E320 but without NAV and it works as you describe. Check your Ipod and the minijack cable you are using.
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Originally Posted by MB4Fun
BUDC
Not sure what to tell you, mine is an 04 E320 with a build date of 11/03
Jeff
Not sure what to tell you, mine is an 04 E320 with a build date of 11/03
Jeff
Now I've got an excuse to buy an iPod.
Last edited by BudC; Jan 2, 2005 at 09:33 PM.
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Originally Posted by MB4Fun
BudC...thats awesome, its a little hard to see if not looking for it. Maybe you can talk someone into a late Christmas present.
BTW, I found it because I finally got the light in the glovebox to come on by turning on the key and opening the glovebox in the dark. The jack showed up right away when I did that.
Do iPOD owners get their music from iTUNES?
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You must have iTunes on your PC to load your iPod but you don't have to buy any music from iTunes if you don't want to. Start by burning all of your Cd's in to iTunes. The instructions for doing this are detailed on the Apple web site. All you then have to do is hook up your iPod to your PC and let it synchronize with iTunes. All of your iTunes will then be copied to your iPod. Recommend you burn your Cd's in the MP 3 format to iTunes so you can then use the files in other software such as home video background music.
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Is the music on the iPOD in MP3 format? Will it work with the Premium sound system in an E320?
I was thinking of downloading iTUNEs music to my PC and burning it to CD's since there are five different CD players in the house plus the ones in the cars. I may get an iPOD but I'm more interested in the music.
I was thinking of downloading iTUNEs music to my PC and burning it to CD's since there are five different CD players in the house plus the ones in the cars. I may get an iPOD but I'm more interested in the music.
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Originally Posted by BudC
I thought you had to have the Nav system to get the Aux input. I have a 2004 (3/04 build) E320 and don't see an Aux jack in the glovebox.
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Originally Posted by scorchie
What? It's covered pretty well on page 67 of my COMAND manual.
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At least I didn't get one with my 3/04 build E320.
Anyway, I was looking for the jack and so far as I know it's not shown in any manual.
One last thing. I just turned on my daylight running lights. The snowbirds are back in Arizona and any little bit helps...believe me!
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Originally Posted by BudC
Is the music on the iPOD in MP3 format? Will it work with the Premium sound system in an E320?
I was thinking of downloading iTUNEs music to my PC and burning it to CD's since there are five different CD players in the house plus the ones in the cars. I may get an iPOD but I'm more interested in the music.
I was thinking of downloading iTUNEs music to my PC and burning it to CD's since there are five different CD players in the house plus the ones in the cars. I may get an iPOD but I'm more interested in the music.
The MP3 songs on your iPod will play through you Aux port or you can also send through a small FM transmitter that sits on top or your iPod direct to your radio tuned to an unused FM station. I find this method as good as using the Aux port. All of my iPod music will play through the Aux port or the FM method. Most of it is in MP3 format but some is AAC (more compressed than MP3). I would think if you have an Aux port in your E-320, your ipod should work with your car.
You can get all of your answers to how iTunes and iPods work on the Apple website.
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Originally Posted by BudC
Go back and read my next post. BTW, you do NOT get a COMAND manual if you do not get the Nav package. Fortunately, a friend of mine gave me one.
At least I didn't get one with my 3/04 build E320.
Anyway, I was looking for the jack and so far as I know it's not shown in any manual.
One last thing. I just turned on my daylight running lights. The snowbirds are back in Arizona and any little bit helps...believe me!
At least I didn't get one with my 3/04 build E320.
Anyway, I was looking for the jack and so far as I know it's not shown in any manual.
One last thing. I just turned on my daylight running lights. The snowbirds are back in Arizona and any little bit helps...believe me!
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Originally Posted by scorchie
I didn't get the nav package... but I got a COMAND manual (and mine does cover the aux input). Now you see the futility of it all?
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Anyway, my problem was that I was looking in the wrong place in the glovebox for the jack. So far as I know, there isn't a picture of it anywhere in the MB documentation.
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W Cole... I had the same problem with mine, '03, E320, Nav... Plugged Ipod into jack and hit aux but nothing... After a few attempts by dealer and confirming with MBUSA, dealer finally agreed it should work and found a bad connection to the aux jack in the glovebox... My advice, take it back to the dealer and tell them to keep it until they fix it... It's worth it, it sounds great through the system! I will fax you my receipt if it helps...
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What cable?
Originally Posted by petesE320
What type of cable are you guys using to connect the IPod into the car?
Jim
Last edited by CASL55; Jan 4, 2005 at 03:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by petesE320
What type of cable are you guys using to connect the IPod into the car? I tried Radio Shack, but they said they had no info on it. Thanks.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/84192-i-pod-install.html
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Originally Posted by petesE320
Thanks everyone. I went on the Belkin Website, and found this:
Mini-Stereo Audio Cable, 6 ft.
Part # F8V203-06GLD-AP
Would this work?
Mini-Stereo Audio Cable, 6 ft.
Part # F8V203-06GLD-AP
Would this work?
* 1/8" Stereo cable
* Male-to-Male
* White
* Lifetime warranty
* 6 ft
That's what you want, except for the color. Don't you think it will clash with your interior? Just keep the glove compartment door closed, and no one will ever know.
Jim
Jim
