Ipod docking station for ZT CDTi

Stephen Hutton · 19th March 2007, 17:45

Hi

I am considering exchanging my Alpine 6 CD multiplay (glovebox mounted) for an IPOD docking station, I heard that there is an Alpine connector to fit that will enable me to achieve this.

Has anyone else considered this, and if so where do I start?

I personally do not have any interest in repeatedly loading or carrying CD's around the interior to get scratched or stolen.

biggles · 20th March 2007, 06:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Hutton

Hi

I am considering exchanging my Alpine 6 CD multiplay (glovebox mounted) for an IPOD docking station, I heard that there is an Alpine connector to fit that will enable me to achieve this.

Has anyone else considered this, and if so where do I start?

I personally do not have any interest in repeatedly loading or carrying CD's around the interior to get scratched or stolen.

Hi Stephen!

I have a Connects2 iPod adapter that replaced my glove box mounted CD changer for use with my Symphony head unit. You can use your steering wheel controls to skip tracks and the iPod (most often) shuts off automatically when you turn off the HU.

Every now and then the adapter will fail to gain full control over the ipod when you connect requiring a "reboot" and disconnect/reconnect of the ipod and you won't get any useful info from the display on the HU. This only happens on connect as far as I can tell and once it connects correctly it is stable.

Sound quality is OK but I did have to turn on the ipods built-in equalizer (set to "classical" in my case) as the sound was a bit weak in the midrange by default.

I got mine used and didn't pay that much and in considering that I am happy with mine, but the ~£100 full price is a bit to much.

Connects2 website is at http://www.connects2.co.uk

Stephen Hutton · 20th March 2007, 07:07

That was perfect, what can I say!

I have had a look at the site and I must say I am impressed, they seem to answer most everything you need in Car Audio integration.

May I also say that when I first inquired about this requirement, I was told of the FM connnection route to be the only method, however this seems a much better solution.

May I inquire as to how difficult it was to install, or did you leave that to a professional? I believe that the connections need to extend to the central audio unit in the boot for my vehicle, is this true?

Thank you

Raistlin · 20th March 2007, 08:12

I had an Alpine CDE-9850ri Head Unit fitted in place of the OEM one.

IPOD connects directly via a cable and you have full control over it and tag display.

IMO, the sound quality far outweighs the Symphony I had originally.

That HU also works with the steering column controls by use of an adaptor

Stephen Hutton · 20th March 2007, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggles

Hi Stephen!

I have a Connects2 iPod adapter that replaced my glove box mounted CD changer for use with my Symphony head unit. You can use your steering wheel controls to skip tracks and the iPod (most often) shuts off automatically when you turn off the HU.

Every now and then the adapter will fail to gain full control over the ipod when you connect requiring a "reboot" and disconnect/reconnect of the ipod and you won't get any useful info from the display on the HU. This only happens on connect as far as I can tell and once it connects correctly it is stable.

Sound quality is OK but I did have to turn on the ipods built-in equalizer (set to "classical" in my case) as the sound was a bit weak in the midrange by default.

I got mine used and didn't pay that much and in considering that I am happy with mine, but the ~£100 full price is a bit to much.

Connects2 website is at http://www.connects2.co.uk

Hi

I have contacted Connects2 and they want me to confirm that I have either a BMW hi-line system or a ISO Rover fitting?

I do not know what I have, you originally confirmed that you have a Symphony head unit and an Alpine 6 CD in the Glove Box. All I know is that I have a Sat Nav Radio Casette solution built into the dash fascia. The Sat Nav CD is fitted in the boot and the Alpine 6 CD changer is in the Glove Box, so I assume that we have the same kit? or am I confused?

If you think that I do, could you please confirm, if not how do I know?

regards

I thought the Conneisure

JohnDotCom · 20th March 2007, 17:48

Someone will be along to give the Correct answer but Im pretty sure that you have the ISO Rover fitting the BMW was on the Hi Line systems with TV monitor.

Stephen Hutton · 21st March 2007, 15:32

Hello

Yes, I have a TV monitor in the dash, this displays the Sat Nav FM stations and the CD track/disc number.

Does this help?

It would seem that I have a Hi-Line BMW solution

thank you

JohnDotCom · 21st March 2007, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Hutton

Hello

Yes, I have a TV monitor in the dash, this displays the Sat Nav FM stations and the CD track/disc number.

Does this help?

It would seem that I have a Hi-Line BMW solution

thank you

You do indeed have the Hi Line Sat Nav System there Stephen.
Just wait for Keith to come back on to answer the Plug/wiring options for you. Not at home so don't have all the Info with me but it does have the BMW system plugs fitted on mine.

Prometheus · 20th April 2007, 19:15

I have a Symphony Alpine Low Line in my MG ZT 190 2002.

A connects 2 adapter to connect an Ipod seems to be a NO NO?

How would i go about connecting my Ipod to my HU?

Or am i stuck buying an aftermarket HU with ipod intergration?

Mike · 20th April 2007, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prometheus

I have a Symphony Alpine Low Line in my MG ZT 190 2002.

A connects 2 adapter to connect an Ipod seems to be a NO NO?

How would i go about connecting my Ipod to my HU?

Or am i stuck buying an aftermarket HU with ipod intergration?

iirc you can use the Connects2 adaptor described above. Biggles posted this:

I have a Connects2 iPod adapter that replaced my glove box mounted CD changer for use with my Symphony head unit. You can use your steering wheel controls to skip tracks and the iPod (most often) shuts off automatically when you turn off the HU.

Every now and then the adapter will fail to gain full control over the ipod when you connect requiring a "reboot" and disconnect/reconnect of the ipod and you won't get any useful info from the display on the HU. This only happens on connect as far as I can tell and once it connects correctly it is stable.

Sound quality is OK but I did have to turn on the ipods built-in equalizer (set to "classical" in my case) as the sound was a bit weak in the midrange by default.

I got mine used and didn't pay that much and in considering that I am happy with mine, but the ~£100 full price is a bit to much.

Connects2 website is at http://www.connects2.co.uk

hth

Mike

19th March 2007, 17:45	#1
Stephen Hutton Regular poster MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Sussex Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ipod docking station for ZT CDTi Hi I am considering exchanging my Alpine 6 CD multiplay (glovebox mounted) for an IPOD docking station, I heard that there is an Alpine connector to fit that will enable me to achieve this. Has anyone else considered this, and if so where do I start? I personally do not have any interest in repeatedly loading or carrying CD's around the interior to get scratched or stolen.

20th March 2007, 07:07	#3
Stephen Hutton Regular poster MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Sussex Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you That was perfect, what can I say! I have had a look at the site and I must say I am impressed, they seem to answer most everything you need in Car Audio integration. May I also say that when I first inquired about this requirement, I was told of the FM connnection route to be the only method, however this seems a much better solution. May I inquire as to how difficult it was to install, or did you leave that to a professional? I believe that the connections need to extend to the central audio unit in the boot for my vehicle, is this true? Thank you

21st March 2007, 15:32	#7
Stephen Hutton Regular poster MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Sussex Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi line Hello Yes, I have a TV monitor in the dash, this displays the Sat Nav FM stations and the CD track/disc number. Does this help? It would seem that I have a Hi-Line BMW solution thank you

20th April 2007, 19:15	#9
Prometheus Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	confirmation please. I have a Symphony Alpine Low Line in my MG ZT 190 2002. A connects 2 adapter to connect an Ipod seems to be a NO NO? How would i go about connecting my Ipod to my HU? Or am i stuck buying an aftermarket HU with ipod intergration?

20th March 2007, 08:12	#4
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I had an Alpine CDE-9850ri Head Unit fitted in place of the OEM one. IPOD connects directly via a cable and you have full control over it and tag display. IMO, the sound quality far outweighs the Symphony I had originally. That HU also works with the steering column controls by use of an adaptor

20th March 2007, 17:48	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Someone will be along to give the Correct answer but Im pretty sure that you have the ISO Rover fitting the BMW was on the Hi Line systems with TV monitor.