The USB/Aux-in/ipod compatibility superthread

[SegR]

Ice, make sure you post it up in the for sale forum.

[jay.ritchie]

Anyone got comments on where they might locate their ipod connecter? Centre console/Glove box/Maybe even combining it with an iphone or ipod bracket and mounting it permanently somewhere in the car?
Also where would be the best place to mount/locate the body of the unit? The Subaru install guide for their genuine product (see below) provides a mounting bracket to attach it to the top of the head unit. Could probably tape this device in the same way without the bracket being careful not to cover and vents. Any ideas? What worked best for you Jay?

http://techinfo.subaru.com/proxy/57966/pdf/057966-H621SXA200261155.pdf

I put some tough double sided tape down the edge of the adapter, and it sits besides the HU on the left, but is attached on the back edge. its held in firmly and theres no way its coming off. It was the only logical place to put it in my case as the left hand side doesn’t have a straight, flush face.

The lead comes out under the interior trim in the passenger side footwell, only a max of 20cm from the unit, so theres heaps of length for the iPod cable.

[Fluf]

Can I get a photo of the connecting end ICE?

[ICE_BM]

Photos of the Kenwood connector on H621SXA200:
612: Connectors only at one end, round one is the iPod cable (supplied), goes from the round to standard iPod plug. The 12 pin one goes to the HU Y-branch cable (supplied)

Kenwood iPod unit

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613: The two Kenwood connectors, matching set, one goes into HU then other one accepts factory harness plug (Y-branch)

Male and female connectors

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614: Close up of Kenwood plug, next shot is the other side

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615: Other side of Kenwood plug

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617: Couldn't help myself, had to open it up. It's made by "DICE" for Subaru

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618: Top side of PCB, DICE again, there is a PIC CPU in there...

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Will I try the anycarlink? I have the Advanced ICE on the way from Brisbane, expecting that to work but if not then I'll be checking the anycarlink after that

I will post in the for sale forum and try not to clutter this one: Yes!

[cvas]

Does the anycarlink have bluetooth built in or am I dreaming?

[bigBADbenny]

For most of the other brands it's an add-on accessory, with it's own dedicated port.
It's a dedicated Anycarlink model but NZ disty AboutSound do not recommend it based on the lack of handsfree audio quality.

[SegR]

It's good that they're honest about it.

[Fluf]

Just ordered my clarion 1080D. Will keep yall posted. Third times a charm right? RIGHT??

[SegR]

You're a patient man!

[hieiwing]

Confirm the advanced ice media player doesn't provide information to HU in MY05 liberty.

[LostyJai]

And so it begins...

I will definitely post up another how-to with plenty of photos.

[Fluf]

Losty is your car a 6 speed? I found heaps of info on 5 speeds that are FL models, and heaps of auto, but couldn't find a comprehense 6 speed PFL guide. I got it sorted in the end. It was remarkably simple. I spent 2.5 hrs doing it, and I rekon I could redo it in about 2 minutes.

[LostyJai]

Losty is your car a 6 speed? I found heaps of info on 5 speeds that are FL models, and heaps of auto, but couldn't find a comprehense 6 speed PFL guide. I got it sorted in the end. It was remarkably simple. I spent 2.5 hrs doing it, and I rekon I could redo it in about 2 minutes.

Mine is a 5 speed auto, and it's 2L Turbo.

[Fluf]

As an aside, do the 2.0 or 2.5 make more peak hp?

[ICE_BM]

No asides...delete or move that power discussion...

Note that I have now added new photos of the Kenwood plug into my earlier post above from the H621SXA200 kit from USA.

Here are shots of the Advanced-ICE, no time to try in car yet but will report back soon....

605: The Clarion CD Changer port plug, other end of this cable looks a bit like an HDMI plug and goes to the "Car Media Player"

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607: The cable to HU goes in the other end, this end has the three input ports:

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Supplied iPod cable:

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Box it shipped in:

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I will PDF the instruction book and insert here soon