DIY - setting up the AUX input for iPod, mp3 player, etc.
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yeah the picture of the headunit with the dell is exactly like my headunit
yeah the picture of the headunit with the dell is exactly like my headunit
so, in essence, the only way to put in an IPOD directly is to use the TAPE player as the auxillary and lose the tape player feature?
is the other way to get a new Mercedes headunit that has an auxillary?
if so, which specific headunit?
so, in essence, the only way to put in an IPOD directly is to use the TAPE player as the auxillary and lose the tape player feature?
is the other way to get a new Mercedes headunit that has an auxillary?
if so, which specific headunit?
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The only fix I've found is to NOT charge it while listening to music. I make sure it's charged every couple of days (or at least once a week, depending on how much I drive that week) so that I don't have to bother charging while listening. Otherwise, if it runs out of battery while I'm listening to music, I switch over to the radio and let it charge so I don't have to listen to the interference. Good enough for me! 
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Originally Posted by stoneweed1
yeah the picture of the headunit with the dell is exactly like my headunit
so, in essence, the only way to put in an IPOD directly is to use the TAPE player as the auxillary and lose the tape player feature?
is the other way to get a new Mercedes headunit that has an auxillary?
if so, which specific headunit?
so, in essence, the only way to put in an IPOD directly is to use the TAPE player as the auxillary and lose the tape player feature?
is the other way to get a new Mercedes headunit that has an auxillary?
if so, which specific headunit?
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anyone with an AUX input think that the volume is too low? I connect my Dell DJ to it, and I have to crank the volume on my DJ at maximum to get a loud enough sound from my H/K system. Am I the only one? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
anyone with an AUX input think that the volume is too low? I connect my Dell DJ to it, and I have to crank the volume on my DJ at maximum to get a loud enough sound from my H/K system. Am I the only one? Thanks.
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i just finished installing mine today...took about 10 mins. very pleased with the results. for all those people with the iTrip or any other FM transmitter and thought it was decent enough...think again. i had the DLO and the iTrip and figured it was good enough for now but since the installation was so simple and now the quality is just amazing. i have my ipod sitting in my cupholder now with the wires tucked around the CD changer and coming down the side of the center dash from the glove compartment to the cup holders for whoever mentioned it was a hassle to reach into the glove compartment to get the ipod. ill get some pictures up if anyone is interested. but ya THANKS FOR THE INFO <3
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
anyone with an AUX input think that the volume is too low? I connect my Dell DJ to it, and I have to crank the volume on my DJ at maximum to get a loud enough sound from my H/K system. Am I the only one? Thanks.
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Can anyone tell me what kind of plug this is? I know the end that connects to the ipod is a 3.5mm plug. What kind of plug is the other end that is connected to the Mercedes Benz Harness? What's it called. Also, where is it available at?
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Originally Posted by benzo-boi
Can anyone tell me what kind of plug this is? I know the end that connects to the ipod is a 3.5mm plug. What kind of plug is the other end that is connected to the Mercedes Benz Harness? What's it called. Also, where is it available at?
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
anyone with an AUX input think that the volume is too low? I connect my Dell DJ to it, and I have to crank the volume on my DJ at maximum to get a loud enough sound from my H/K system. Am I the only one? Thanks.
Neil
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
what are your settings?
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Cable harness not in stock in the US
I ordered the AUX cable harness from my dealer (Herb Chambers, Somerville MA) last Wed. They told me today that they couldn't find one in the US and that it's on order from Germany. No ETA.
Will post costs when available.
Any ideas as to how to run an extension form the glove box to the arm rest? Thanks.
Will post costs when available.
Any ideas as to how to run an extension form the glove box to the arm rest? Thanks.
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2005 C230K SS Desert Silver
Fix for noise/hum heard while charging iPod with engine running.
Originally Posted by yukpo
I am having exactly the same problem with my iPod.. are there any permanent fix for it?
1. Impedance mismatch. This occurs when you use the iPod headphone output to drive the auxiliary input on the radio. The auxiliary inputs where designed to be connected to the line level outputs of the external audio device. It's easy to over drive or under drive the line level inputs when using the iPod headphone output. This leads to a lower quality of sound and decreased frequency response.
It's best to use the line level output that the iPod offers. Here's a link to the best product I've found to get the line level output without use the iPod dock.
http://www.sik.com/imp.php
2. Ground loops. Here's a good article: http://www.epanorama.net/documents/g...oop/index.html
Crutchfield sells a ground loop noise isolator. This would be installed between the iPod and the auxiliary input of the radio.
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Originally Posted by MBC230k
There are 2 problems that someone can encounterThere are 2 problems that someone can encounter when using an external audio device on the car audio system.
1. Impedance mismatch. This occurs when you use the iPod headphone output to drive the auxiliary input on the radio. The auxiliary inputs where designed to be connected to the line level outputs of the external audio device. It's easy to over drive or under drive the line level inputs when using the iPod headphone output. This leads to a lower quality of sound and decreased frequency response.
It's best to use the line level output that the iPod offers. Here's a link to the best product I've found to get the line level output without use the iPod dock.
http://www.sik.com/imp.php
2. Ground loops. Here's a good article: http://www.epanorama.net/documents/g...oop/index.html
Crutchfield sells a ground loop noise isolator. This would be installed between the iPod and the auxiliary input of the radio.
1. Impedance mismatch. This occurs when you use the iPod headphone output to drive the auxiliary input on the radio. The auxiliary inputs where designed to be connected to the line level outputs of the external audio device. It's easy to over drive or under drive the line level inputs when using the iPod headphone output. This leads to a lower quality of sound and decreased frequency response.
It's best to use the line level output that the iPod offers. Here's a link to the best product I've found to get the line level output without use the iPod dock.
http://www.sik.com/imp.php
2. Ground loops. Here's a good article: http://www.epanorama.net/documents/g...oop/index.html
Crutchfield sells a ground loop noise isolator. This would be installed between the iPod and the auxiliary input of the radio.
-s-
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My Dell DJ runs well on the headphones output to the AUX. The volume is lower but if set close to max on the head unit its more than enough.
..jack
..jack
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2005 C320 4Matic
I picked up my cable today:
(part no. 203-540-61-07 on the invoice) priced at $28.50 before tax.
A technician is going to install it tomorrow. I don't want to mess around with anything and then complain about a rattle noise in my glove box
(part no. 203-540-61-07 on the invoice) priced at $28.50 before tax.
A technician is going to install it tomorrow. I don't want to mess around with anything and then complain about a rattle noise in my glove box
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2015 C63S E1 (sold 2012 C63 AMG Sedan (Premium & APX)) & 09 C300 Sport 4Matic
That's exactly what I did but the other way around
I complained about a noise in there, so the MB tech took it apart to investigate and while he was in there he installed the cable for me.
So, I only had to pay for the cable.
Worked out fine eh
..jack
I complained about a noise in there, so the MB tech took it apart to investigate and while he was in there he installed the cable for me.
So, I only had to pay for the cable.
Worked out fine eh
..jack
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From: Boston
2005 C230 SS
Originally Posted by raunen
I picked up my cable today:
(part no. 203-540-61-07 on the invoice) priced at $28.50 before tax.
A technician is going to install it tomorrow. I don't want to mess around with anything and then complain about a rattle noise in my glove box
(part no. 203-540-61-07 on the invoice) priced at $28.50 before tax.
A technician is going to install it tomorrow. I don't want to mess around with anything and then complain about a rattle noise in my glove box
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Originally Posted by raunen
I picked up my cable today:
(part no. 203-540-61-07 on the invoice) priced at $28.50 before tax.
A technician is going to install it tomorrow. I don't want to mess around with anything and then complain about a rattle noise in my glove box
(part no. 203-540-61-07 on the invoice) priced at $28.50 before tax.
A technician is going to install it tomorrow. I don't want to mess around with anything and then complain about a rattle noise in my glove box
