Accord Euro and portable MP3 players

[Nick.]

Hi,

I've checked the previous posts and looked at the suppliers websites.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/sounsnhond3.html
http://www.dension.com/icelinklite.php
But I am a little confused......

I am not planning to use an IPOD, and I only want to have an Aux input so I can connect the stereo to the headphone jack of the portable MP3 player.

QNS:
- If I get one of the adapters, do I lose my in-dash CD player function?
- Does the Euro headunit have an inbuilt AUX function so you can choose Radio, Cd, or AUX from the HU.
(Some adapters come with a switch to switch between AUX1 and AUX2)
- Is there a way to have the factory in-dash CD changer and radio staying the same and just adding an AUX input function?

Thanks,
Nick

05 Euro
97 Civic

[jasonbb]

I use ice link, mine has a switch on the head unit CD / Aux, mine is the sat nav version though.

[yfin]

- If I get one of the adapters, do I lose my in-dash CD player function?


No



- Does the Euro headunit have an inbuilt AUX function so you can choose Radio, Cd, or AUX from the HU.
(Some adapters come with a switch to switch between AUX1 and AUX2)


Yes - you press AUX button on head unit




- Is there a way to have the factory in-dash CD changer and radio staying the same and just adding an AUX input function?


Yes, that is exactly what the SNHOND3 and similar devices are designed to do - there is no change in your head unit - you just add an AUX input.

[itr025]

I use ice link, mine has a switch on the head unit CD / Aux, mine is the sat nav version though.

Could you please provide some details on this? How difficult was the install? DIY? Where'd you source it from?

Cheers!

[jasonbb]

I got it installed from a place called "The Car Kit Company" in Sydney.
Its very easy, I just plug in the iPod and leave it, you control it from the steering wheel controls and the FF & FR work from the head unit.

[itr025]

ahh icic thanks. Wouldn't happen to know how much the IceLink cost by itself would you?

Sounds like a very worthwhile mod. Hopefully a lot cheaper than the 1k Honda unit.

[bluedez_man]

IT was reviewed in the Age Newspaper:
http://www.theage.com.au/news/hardware/denison-icegtlink-plus/2006/03/01/1141191730503.html

You can go to http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au for more info.

[branko]

do you see song names, can change folders or can just use << >> for 1 song at a time?

[jasonbb]

You see all the usual stuff on the iPod, doesn't show anything on the radio other than disk 1, track 1. You need to setup playlists for it to work properly.

[REV888]

Hey Guys,

I,m getting the Denison Ice>Link Plus unit for my euro, justed booked in a time.

Can't wait for it then I can use my Ipod in the car with fantasic sound quality.

Will post up photos once installed.

[Kiwi]

Remembering that the music on the Ipod will most likely be 'unfantasticly' compressed. So a system with amps and after market speakers will show up if you're playing songs with high compression. It wont sound as good as a CD.

This is something that doesnt really matter if you're only using stock system or ear buds.

[aka_NSX]

Remembering that the music on the Ipod will most likely be 'unfantasticly' compressed. So a system with amps and after market speakers will show up if you're playing songs with high compression. It wont sound as good as a CD.

This is something that doesnt really matter if you're only using stock system or ear buds.

TRUE :thumbsup:

ppl are worry so much with the sound from the Ipod actually they are already been compressed :p

[jasonbb]

That's one thing I was a little disappointed with, I like to listen to the Spoonman podcasts on my way home from work and I have to have the system on full blast to hear it on the highway. Same thing with the FM transmitter, that seams to be the only podcast I have trouble with.
CD's will go alot louder, so I really only use it for podcasts, photo's and video.

[REV888]

That's one thing I was a little disappointed with, I like to listen to the Spoonman podcasts on my way home from work and I have to have the system on full blast to hear it on the highway. Same thing with the FM transmitter, that seams to be the only podcast I have trouble with.
CD's will go alot louder, so I really only use it for podcasts, photo's and video.


I would have to tend to agree & disagree with you.

I got my Ice System fitted yesterday and it plays just as good as any CD to be honest was really impressed with the sound quailty!

It depends on where the music source is from & how it was recorded/riped.

All my songs play really good we so far.

Will post pics of soon of it.

[jasonbb]

Not sure how iTunes compresses the music and podcasts, will have to have a look in the settings for music and see if there is a quality setting.

[REV888]

Not sure how iTunes compresses the music and podcasts, will have to have a look in the settings for music and see if there is a quality setting.


I use itunes on my Powerbook Mac to rip the Cd's or Podcasts then send it to my Ipod.

Make sure you have your speakers turned up to its highest settings & within itunes seems to work for me.

[DOCEURO]

Can anyone confirm what type of input is required for connecting to the aux at the rear of the system.
I am not getting an ipod, I have a Sony Erricsson mobile with a 2GB card that holds eniough music to keep me happy and I want to connect it to the car stereo. You can buy a connection that has a 3.5mm output plug on it, you can also get a bluetooth option with the 3.5mm output plug. The lead costs about $30 the bluetooth option about $130.

Has any one actually connected a similar option?

[Butso]

I'm sure using bluetooth will drain the battery in no time?

[yfin]

Can anyone confirm what type of input is required for connecting to the aux at the rear of the system.
I am not getting an ipod, I have a Sony Erricsson mobile with a 2GB card that holds eniough music to keep me happy and I want to connect it to the car stereo. You can buy a connection that has a 3.5mm output plug on it, you can also get a bluetooth option with the 3.5mm output plug. The lead costs about $30 the bluetooth option about $130.

Has any one actually connected a similar option?

It doesn't matter if it is an Ipod or not. I use a Sony Mp3 player - the idea is to connect to the headunit which does not use conventional sockets. This means you need something like this product. It converts the non conventional socket into RCA. From RCA you can buy an off the shelf connector and fit whatever you like - including 3.5mm plugs.

There are a couple of different makes - the SNDHOND3 is the most common and popular.

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/sounsnhond3.html

[E-Gene]

It doesn't matter if it is an Ipod or not. I use a Sony Mp3 player - the idea is to connect to the headunit which does not use conventional sockets. This means you need something like this product. It converts the non conventional socket into RCA. From RCA you can buy an off the shelf connector and fit whatever you like - including 3.5mm plugs.

There are a couple of different makes - the SNDHOND3 is the most common and popular.

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/sounsnhond3.html

Is there a local retailer that sells it? Or has everyone here bought from overseas?

[pxrnm]

Hi,

can anyone tell me step by step how to install the SNHOND3 to euro '05 or do I have to ask mechanics to install it?

Each time i look for any guide at logjam, they keep on saying plug it to the rear of the factory radio. what does that mean?? :confused:

thanks for any help, especially with pictures :o

[DOCEURO]

Check previous streams for more info, it was covered and included pictures.
I have not done it yet but it looked very easy. The CD changer plug is basically behind the CD compartment in the main console that is underneath the stereo.

Good Luck.

[marckietan]

Hi all
Need some help. Am in Sydney and am looking for someone reliable to help me install my Dension Ice Link Plus I20- Honda- R3 into my Accord Euro.
Is there anyone reliable you could recommend?
thanks

[pxrnm]

Check previous streams for more info, it was covered and included pictures.
I have not done it yet but it looked very easy. The CD changer plug is basically behind the CD compartment in the main console that is underneath the stereo.

Good Luck.

Can you give me some link for the thread? please, everyone says it's very easy but I can't seems to understand it :eek:

step by step for dummies perhaps