How do I connect iPod to Jazz?

[MDJase]

Anyone know how I would go about connecting an iPod to my Jazz? I don't want to use the radio transmission thing because the sound quality is crap. I want to directly connect my iPod to my car. I heard you need a cable to connect your iPod to your AUX or something, but I'm not sure exactly how it works. Can anyone give me instruction on connecting my iPod?

P.S. I know nothing about the technical side of cars and gadgets, so please keep the technical language simple.

[anjingbalap]

www.hondajazzfit.com

[bennjamin]

here -

http://www.ausjazz.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=56

quite abit of effort....i have done it to a few jazz's in syd if u want some help just pm

[MDJase]

Shit... that looks complicated. I'll get my friend to help me out and see what we can do. Thanks Bennjamin.

BTW, if I connect the iPod this way how's the quality of the sound? Same quality as connecting iPod to computer?
Also, does my iPod's battery charge as I'm using it if I connect it to the car like that? And would that be bad for the iPod and/or car battery if I continuously charged like that? Coz I used to charge my car fridge 24/7 and it kept either blowing the fuse or the connection wire.

[kongfu]

Shit... that looks complicated. I'll get my friend to help me out and see what we can do. Thanks Bennjamin.

BTW, if I connect the iPod this way how's the quality of the sound? Same quality as connecting iPod to computer?
Also, does my iPod's battery charge as I'm using it if I connect it to the car like that? And would that be bad for the iPod and/or car battery if I continuously charged like that? Coz I used to charge my car fridge 24/7 and it kept either blowing the fuse or the connection wire.


Not as good as aftermarket headunit:p

[MDJase]

But if I buy a new head unit I won't be able to find one that fits the shape of my current one. Coz the current head unit is shaped like a rectangle with the right side been half a circle. And that's gna look ugly if I try to replace it with a new one that doesn't even fit the shape.

[EuroDude]

That AUX connector looks the same as the euro's, and the below website suggests its compatible with the Dension Icelink:
http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au/Content_Common/pr-car-kits-for-ipods-and-mp3-players-dension_car-kits-for-ipod-MP3-ice-link-plus.seo

You can but just the icelink (about $150) and install it yourself if ur game, otherwise it'll cost $409 to get it installed.

[hoey888]

as with what bennjamin refers to the website its very good with fairly detailed instructions. honestly speaking if done the AUX adaptor on my 07 jazz and for some reason cd's sound crap. the other day i put on one of my cd's in the car and it sounded dull without depth.

switching back to the ipod using the AUX adaptor, yes the bass is much better, however if your after a loud system that will take the neighbours then go for the aftermarket headunit as kongfu suggests. if your only looking to hook up your own music with relatively decent quality then try the AUX adaptor first if you don't need to charge your ipod.

I'll cost you max $50 to do a simply DIY job. tip to getting good setup is grounding the cable properly. other than that your set! pm if need help. melb area

[MDJase]

I'm fine with my current CD player's sound quality. If I connect the iPod will the sound quality be the same as my CD player's? And also, hoey888, are you saying that by using bennjamin's method my CD player's sound quality will be reduced?

[kyobibi]

another link for you to check out:
http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio.htm
this one seems abit simpler that bennjamin's.. though they're doing the same thing lol

[bennjamin]

And also, hoey888, are you saying that by using bennjamin's method my CD player's sound quality will be reduced?


NO

I have done this method and the CD quailty is exactly the same before and after. It plays CD's and MP3 aux input very well.


Before , he referred to the quality of the actual CD player in the jazz.

[hoey888]

kyobibi, the link provided uses relatively good and simple connection points to the head unit (hondafitjazz.com) Personally i now use these ones as they are much easier to attatch to headunit and they stay there.

The ausjazz.org connectors are very hard to attatch to the headunit. Tried them and they were so hard i used the other connectors as seen on the hondajazzfit.com

I also had a problem with mine simiular to the one in the hondajazzfit.com. This was in regards to the left and right signals. Found out the problem to be a grounding and signal noise issue. Basically grounded it and problems were gone. For my setup used a 3.5mm gold adaptor. Quad core shielded cable ~3m and motherboard pins to attatch to the headunit.

In regards to the quality, was with using the AUX adaptor and ipod, they are very simiular. You can get more bass with the AUX adaptor if you like your music that way but i have to turn it down a bit from the headunit as it wrecks the sound quality. other than that its a good DIY mod.

[lionhart87]

I got a cable which I made up with a few of my friends. Looks a bit dodgy but it works fine, the only gripe I had was that it didn't charge the ipod. So every second day I would have to charge it. Now I've changed it a pioneer HU with ipod input and its much better now. You just need to buy a facia kit if you want to get a aftermarket HU. You can get it at JDMYARD with all the brackets, antennae adapter and stickers.

[MDJase]

So does connecting my iPod to my car with Bennjamin's method recharge my iPod's battery as I'm using it?

[hoey888]

mdjase, unfortunately no. bennjamin's method only allows connection of any mp3 with headphone jacks. it will not charge it.

[MDJase]

Is there a charger connector I could use to recharge my iPod with the car's battery?

[tqt]

iam interesting to connect ipod to my honda jazz but i dont understand how to do. If anyone live at melbourne and willing to help me out with this DIY in person pls pm me.

Thank u

[ChigerG]

Is there a charger connector I could use to recharge my iPod with the car's battery?

hey mate, sure can, i've gone one in mine. just pop by ur local jaycar or similar electrical store and ask for a ipod car charger. 20 bux mate. the only problem is u get a little alternator noise when ur ipod is linked to the head unit and charging at the same time. i always have it charging, as long as u have the ipod at full output and the H/U is above "5" on the volume u won't hear it. otherwise u can go for the aftermarket headunit as suggested. i've had my old car owned by prick theives so i'll probably stay away from that method for a while.

[Audio Express]

But if I buy a new head unit I won't be able to find one that fits the shape of my current one. Coz the current head unit is shaped like a rectangle with the right side been half a circle. And that's gna look ugly if I try to replace it with a new one that doesn't even fit the shape.

not quite. there are FULL kits available to put what ever you want in it. right down to the plugs,screws and brackets..

[MDJase]

I did everything like Bennjamin posted. But now there's a problem with the quality of the sound. In songs that uses multiple channels (e.g. the same singer sings multiple lines simultaneously or multiple instruments playing in the background simultaneously) only the main channel is clear. All the background channels are so soft you can barely hear them. But this doesn't happen when I'm using the CD player. Is there any way to fix this?

[geo41e]

ive been looking at the USA Spec ipod integrator, a little pricy, but it charges your ipod and you can use ipods functions. ie seeking songs.

only problem is the website only says its for 06/07, anyone used it for earlier models?


http://usaspec.com/ipod.html

[kongfu]

ive been looking at the USA Spec ipod integrator, a little pricy, but it charges your ipod and you can use ipods functions. ie seeking songs.

only problem is the website only says its for 06/07, anyone used it for earlier models?


http://usaspec.com/ipod.html


Not realistic, warranty is an issue :thumbsup:

[hoey888]

did you ground the jack? if not thats probably why. theres grounding as part of the headunit which you can use. (where you put plugs for the ipod jacks)

any problems give me a yell


I did everything like Bennjamin posted. But now there's a problem with the quality of the sound. In songs that uses multiple channels (e.g. the same singer sings multiple lines simultaneously or multiple instruments playing in the background simultaneously) only the main channel is clear. All the background channels are so soft you can barely hear them. But this doesn't happen when I'm using the CD player. Is there any way to fix this?

[MDJase]

yeah i did the grounding. basically with the cd player it can playing left and right channels separately (ie stereo). but with the ipod it plays both channels evenly (ie mono). i dont know if its meant to be like that or is it a technical issue with the rca cable / headunit / ipod.

so now when i play songs that sings parts of lyrics via either only left or right channel, those parts play out VERY softly. but any parts of the song that uses both channels evenly, theres no prob playing those.

[geo41e]

Not realistic, warranty is an issue :thumbsup:

i can understand warranty being an issue, but why isnt it realistic? :confused:

[sassy_fit_vtit]

FM Modulator? Cost about $50 at Tandy or Dick smith, sound quality aint that great but its better then tampering with your head unit plus it uses your ciggerette lighter and charges the Ipod too =]

[MIRZ]

thats exactly what i was goingto suggest, better buy a FM transmitter, and it will keep charging your iPod.

[maristar]

I just completed the first link (http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio.htm), and it works perfectly. I have previously used an FM transmitter (e.g. itrip), but it had the tendency to have bad quality/break up, and I now have an iPhone, which you cannot use with the itrip. Have no problems with channel seperation, and it was quite easy (apart from getting the face off - had to use some force!). As for charging, buying a car charger for $10-$15 and charging while playing works fine - and the quality of the sound is great - even just out of the earphone jack. Took an afternoon but was well worth it.

[T-DOG]

hey i have a quick question to ask
so i have to follow http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio.htm in order to use my iphone with the car to play music?
is there any alternatives beside doing tis or buying a new player?

[fillit]

FM transmitter is the go then mate

[maristar]

hey i have a quick question to ask
so i have to follow http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio.htm in order to use my iphone with the car to play music?
is there any alternatives beside doing tis or buying a new player?

Hi T-Dog,
There are basically 4 options to play music from your ipod/iphone on your car stereo with a Honda Jazz
1. iTrip (plays music on your iphone/pod through a radio frequency that you choose) - This is probably the quickest option. Only problem is that when you drive around often you'll get interference from other radio stations. You'll also need one that works with the iPhone.
2. Get Honda/an Auto-electrician to install a plug for you - This I wouln't recommend. I enquired about it at the time and from memory the parts themselves would cost over $2000. This may have changed though, so if you're interested contact your Honda dealer (or Autobarn etc. that's where I asked).
4. Get Honda/an Auto-electrician to install an after-market unit for you. For this you will also need to purchase a new surrounding panel (they also told me about it in autobarn). This is still quite pricey, but if you want things like MP3 cds, bluetooth etc. then that's probably the way to go.
3. Do it yourself - that's the website that you had before. Takes more time, but I got my parts for about $6. Much cheaper than any other option and mine works a treat. Haven't had any problems at all. If you do choose this option be prepared to use force as getting the face off is quite hard.
Good Luck!
Maristar

[gre03]

hey i've have some trouble with the hondafitjazz diy. is there anyone in melbourne (preferably eastern suburbs) that would be willing to help me out/do it for me?
cheers

[jaskieee]

You can get replacement face plates for aftermarket head units i was looking at them today. $379 from autobahn but im sure i will be able to find them cheaper somewhere.