h/u--iPod issue......reward inside...

[Bob Saget]

...free 1/0 weld wire the person who successfully finds a way to connect an iPod to my Alpine CDA-7837 via the Ai-Net port. It's a '98 model, & is Ai-Net... not M-bus.

I used my friends Alpine KCA-420i (compatible w/ '04-up Alpine Ai-Net receivers) & it charged my iPod, as well as played it through the h/u (controlling w/ the iPod)....however, I only got sound out of the right side.

Doesn't have to charge the iPod, just play it w/ my CDA-7837 (I prefer using the iPod vs controlling w/ the h/u...so that's fine)

Alpine, Crutchfield, & all the local car stereo shops say the only way is via an fm transmitter, I agree to disagree.

I know I can easily get a different h/u, but I really want to keep this h/u because.......

It's near mint, has a simple-clean display, great cd SQ, & I'm doing an old school build in my Jeep. I already have an old school Alpine 1/2 din EQ & a PPI Art 3-way x-over....so the simplicity of this h/u is exactly what I need, all that's missing is the iPod.

If someone has a way to get ahold of a pin-out on this h/u guts, or the Ai-net cable, I wouldn't mind soldering wires together & hardwiring it to an iPod cable, just as long as it plays clear through the h/u.

end rant/

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[matt_bennett05 10+ year member]

Sounds like you need my rare Alpine V12 MRV-F353 5 channel amp too... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wave.gif.002382ce7d7c19757ab945cc69819de1.gif

 

[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

The problem is the software is not compatible with your HU. Even if you hardwire it, it will not be able to read what the pod is playing. The manufacturer is right.

 

[Bob Saget]

The problem is the software is not compatible with your HU. Even if you hardwire it, it will not be able to read what the pod is playing. The manufacturer is right.

An audio signal is an audio signal. If the software isn't compatible w/ the h/u then how do you explain it playing the iPod out the right channels? Seems to me like the kca-420i wasn't sending the left audio signal. Which is why I was leaning towards different cables, or hardwiring it.

 

[Bob Saget]

Sounds like you need my rare Alpine V12 MRV-F353 5 channel amp too... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wave.gif.002382ce7d7c19757ab945cc69819de1.gif

hhmmmm, I'm using a pair of old ZED Crunch amps.....but pm me anyway.

 

[Bob Saget]

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

you need an old school Crunch 425 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Bob Saget]

you need an old school Crunch 425 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

I'm saving up brah //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

I had a cable for a 9813 (Ai Net but pre iPod compatible model) that routed the signal like you want but did not provide control and charging had to be hard wired to a separate power source. Never got a chance to use it becuase my 9813 met with a tragic accident involving the input stage of an amp killing itself, but that sounds like exactly what you're looking for. I got it off eBay. If I still had it I would send it to you gratis, but I'm pretty sure it got tossed awhile back.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

AiNet adapter to a 3.5mm jack.

Alpine Ai-Net to RCA 3.5mm Aux Input Cable for DVD A17 - eBay (item 400178221131 end time Jan-02-11 11:44:19 PST)

Your HU will play both sides with the 3.5mm jack. Just no charging. But that can easily be done with this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-DC-CHARGER-ADAPTER-IPOD-TOUCH-IPHONE-3G-4G-OS-4-/370457756621?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item564100c3cd

 

[Bassin Buick]

**** you beat me to the punch , i had one with my 9805

 

[Bob Saget]

I had a cable for a 9813 (Ai Net but pre iPod compatible model) that routed the signal like you want but did not provide control and charging had to be hard wired to a separate power source. Never got a chance to use it becuase my 9813 met with a tragic accident involving the input stage of an amp killing itself, but that sounds like exactly what you're looking for. I got it off eBay. If I still had it I would send it to you gratis, but I'm pretty sure it got tossed awhile back.

AiNet adapter to a 3.5mm jack.
Alpine Ai-Net to RCA 3.5mm Aux Input Cable for DVD A17 - eBay (item 400178221131 end time Jan-02-11 11:44:19 PST)

Your HU will play both sides with the 3.5mm jack. Just no charging. But that can easily be done with this:

CAR DC CHARGER ADAPTER for IPOD TOUCH IPHONE 3G 4G OS 4 - eBay (item 370457756621 end time Dec-17-10 15:33:27 PST)

The 9813 has an optional aux input, the 7845 does not.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

The 9813 has an optional aux input, the 7845 does not.

Whats your point? The AiNet to 3.5mm will work with the HU you said you had.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

anyone win yet //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/greedy.gif.5a53e6246569d7ab79867170f3b06629.gif

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

It worked just like a changer which was the main reason for the AiNet in the first place. It wasn't meant to work through the AUX IN.