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r34ver · Oct 11th, 2004, 05:22 PM

Hokkai, with my new One on order, i've got the Sony Cdxs2000 headunit. Nothing else added to do with ICE. I want to be able to connect my iPod (big one) to my car's stereo. What do you guys reccomend as the easiest to fit (i have the technical competence of a cabbage) and the nicest looking (i.e in keeping with the car) I also, if possible want to be able to view the iPod's tracks through my headunit and have it constantly powered. You know what the batterys on them are like. Thanks in advance.

lshill · Oct 11th, 2004, 05:34 PM

Sounds like you want it all........which means you should probably wait for Mini / BMW to release the IPOD connection setup which they already have out for BMW's.

It is suppose to be released in the next month or so.

I have the IPOD jack setup, but I know I will upgrade it when the new system is released.

r34ver · Oct 11th, 2004, 06:26 PM

thanks, sounds like a good idea. will it be availiable from the dealer then?

mikeythemini · Oct 11th, 2004, 06:39 PM

not for people with sony it wont its for factory stereos only

mikeythemini · Oct 11th, 2004, 07:30 PM

You can't use the icelink either - your sony hasn't got aux in or cd changer facility
The only option would be an FM transmitter which isnt great
Or buy a new stereo

Texy · Oct 14th, 2004, 03:58 PM

..and I don't believe there is any way that a HU can tell you what is playing on the ipod - not even the official bmw interface. (Correct me if I,m wrong).

Texy

mikeythemini · Oct 14th, 2004, 04:32 PM

As far as I am aware the alpine unit will display tracks
Am fitting one in morning

Todd! · Oct 14th, 2004, 04:45 PM

This is very interesting thread to me.. I have just brought an iPod 4th Gen and am loking around for the different options...

Im after a link that allows all of what you are after r34ver, but I have a stock Boost CD HU...

Also does the standard headunit display your track name? I have MFSW, so I want to be able to control it too...

Im sure there is an option, but it is difficult to find anything in Australia that some nassty hasn't added 100% mark up on from the OS supplier...

Im waiting for the pricings on the BMW option, before I make any move - they are apparantly due for pricing in Australia in November.

Todd

AussieMini · Oct 14th, 2004, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

This is very interesting thread to me.. I have just brought an iPod 4th Gen and am loking around for the different options...

Im after a link that allows all of what you are after r34ver, but I have a stock Boost CD HU...

Also does the standard headunit display your track name? I have MFSW, so I want to be able to control it too...

Im sure there is an option, but it is difficult to find anything in Australia that some nassty hasn't added 100% mark up on from the OS supplier...

Im waiting for the pricings on the BMW option, before I make any move - they are apparantly due for pricing in Australia in November.

Todd

Hi Todd, drop kenhenry a PM because he knows exactly what headuints show everything and allow you to control the ipod through your MFSW. He was talking about the very topic at dinner tonight.

PS Get to bed!!! It's too early!!!

mikeythemini · Oct 14th, 2004, 04:58 PM

The Official Ipod link will not show titles - the MINI stereos are not capable of it

rrypma · Oct 28th, 2004, 03:30 AM

Can anyone tell me for certain what we can actually control using the Dension Ice-link or the upcoming MINI kit? It seems the HU cannot display anything ipod related. I gather that we can certainly also move to the next track and previous track in a playlist for instance and most likely be able to fast forward within a track.

But my real question is - can we call up a specific playlist or browse to an artist using the HU or MFSW with this setup? If not, what is the benefit of having this when you can save $160 and just get the aux in for BOOST??

Texy · Oct 28th, 2004, 07:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rrypma

But my real question is - can we call up a specific playlist or browse to an artist using the HU or MFSW with this setup?

Not with a Mini supplied HU, but with the new Alpines you can apparently.

Quote: Originally Posted by rrypma

If not, what is the benefit of having this when you can save $160 and just get the aux in for BOOST??

I think that the ice-link is too expensive for what it does, IMHO. If I had the time and effort, I,d like to
design my own. I already know how to control the ipod - protocols are already available on the net,
but I know nothing of the i-bus, or m-bus, or what ever its called.

The advantage of using the ice-link over the aux-input is not having to fiddle with the ipod
control whilst you are driving - I have enough trouble just changing tracks, selecting another playlist
would be downright dangerous.

Texy

rrypma · Oct 28th, 2004, 12:51 PM

Well, from what you are implying, you *can* indeed switch to another playlist or artist from the MFSW? I don't mean seeing and browsing to it on the HU screen, but rather, hitting a series of buttons either on the MFSW or the HU which would bring you either to the next track, the next playlist, the next artist, or the next album, etc.

I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this.

Texy · Oct 28th, 2004, 01:33 PM

Then I implied incorrectly - I do not believe you can change playlists from the mfsw, only change to next/previous track in current playlist.

The new alpine HU can display the current song title, etc, but I don't know if or how it controls the
playlists.
Texy

heyduard · Oct 28th, 2004, 02:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rrypma

Well, from what you are implying, you *can* indeed switch to another playlist or artist from the MFSW? I don't mean seeing and browsing to it on the HU screen, but rather, hitting a series of buttons either on the MFSW or the HU which would bring you either to the next track, the next playlist, the next artist, or the next album, etc.

I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this.

Hi!

For a review of the BMW ipod interface (same as the mini), check out Motoring File at http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/07/...ector_reviewed

If you read the article, it does mention control of five play lists or the entire library through the MFSW.

hey,

duard

"One white duck on the wall"

rrypma · Oct 30th, 2004, 05:51 AM

Yeah, I read that too, but I have seen other posts like Texy's, so I don't know what to think anymore. The official BMW link definately allows you to switch playlists, but not too sure about the ICE link.

Oct 11th, 2004, 05:22 PM	#1
r34ver Sergeant Pepper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 348 Offline	What iPod connection? Hokkai, with my new One on order, i've got the Sony Cdxs2000 headunit. Nothing else added to do with ICE. I want to be able to connect my iPod (big one) to my car's stereo. What do you guys reccomend as the easiest to fit (i have the technical competence of a cabbage) and the nicest looking (i.e in keeping with the car) I also, if possible want to be able to view the iPod's tracks through my headunit and have it constantly powered. You know what the batterys on them are like. Thanks in advance.

Oct 11th, 2004, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	not for people with sony it wont its for factory stereos only Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 11th, 2004, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	You can't use the icelink either - your sony hasn't got aux in or cd changer facility The only option would be an FM transmitter which isnt great Or buy a new stereo Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 14th, 2004, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	As far as I am aware the alpine unit will display tracks Am fitting one in morning Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 14th, 2004, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 04:05 PM Posts: 10,893 Offline	This is very interesting thread to me.. I have just brought an iPod 4th Gen and am loking around for the different options... Im after a link that allows all of what you are after r34ver, but I have a stock Boost CD HU... Also does the standard headunit display your track name? I have MFSW, so I want to be able to control it too... Im sure there is an option, but it is difficult to find anything in Australia that some nassty hasn't added 100% mark up on from the OS supplier... Im waiting for the pricings on the BMW option, before I make any move - they are apparantly due for pricing in Australia in November. Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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Oct 11th, 2004, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
lshill Checkmate Blue & Silver Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Sounds like you want it all........which means you should probably wait for Mini / BMW to release the IPOD connection setup which they already have out for BMW's. It is suppose to be released in the next month or so. I have the IPOD jack setup, but I know I will upgrade it when the new system is released.

Oct 11th, 2004, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
r34ver Sergeant Pepper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 348 Offline	thanks, sounds like a good idea. will it be availiable from the dealer then?

Oct 14th, 2004, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Texy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 248 Offline	..and I don't believe there is any way that a HU can tell you what is playing on the ipod - not even the official bmw interface. (Correct me if I,m wrong). Texy

Oct 14th, 2004, 04:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 04:05 PM Posts: 705 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS This is very interesting thread to me.. I have just brought an iPod 4th Gen and am loking around for the different options... Im after a link that allows all of what you are after r34ver, but I have a stock Boost CD HU... Also does the standard headunit display your track name? I have MFSW, so I want to be able to control it too... Im sure there is an option, but it is difficult to find anything in Australia that some nassty hasn't added 100% mark up on from the OS supplier... Im waiting for the pricings on the BMW option, before I make any move - they are apparantly due for pricing in Australia in November. Todd Hi Todd, drop kenhenry a PM because he knows exactly what headuints show everything and allow you to control the ipod through your MFSW. He was talking about the very topic at dinner tonight. PS Get to bed!!! It's too early!!!

Oct 14th, 2004, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	The Official Ipod link will not show titles - the MINI stereos are not capable of it Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 28th, 2004, 03:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
rrypma MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westchester, NY Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 139 Offline	Can anyone tell me for certain what we can actually control using the Dension Ice-link or the upcoming MINI kit? It seems the HU cannot display anything ipod related. I gather that we can certainly also move to the next track and previous track in a playlist for instance and most likely be able to fast forward within a track. But my real question is - can we call up a specific playlist or browse to an artist using the HU or MFSW with this setup? If not, what is the benefit of having this when you can save $160 and just get the aux in for BOOST?? 04 BRG/W MC http://sfx-images.mozilla.org/affili...120x60/get.gif

Oct 28th, 2004, 07:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Texy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 248 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rrypma But my real question is - can we call up a specific playlist or browse to an artist using the HU or MFSW with this setup? Not with a Mini supplied HU, but with the new Alpines you can apparently. Quote: Originally Posted by rrypma If not, what is the benefit of having this when you can save $160 and just get the aux in for BOOST?? I think that the ice-link is too expensive for what it does, IMHO. If I had the time and effort, I,d like to design my own. I already know how to control the ipod - protocols are already available on the net, but I know nothing of the i-bus, or m-bus, or what ever its called. The advantage of using the ice-link over the aux-input is not having to fiddle with the ipod control whilst you are driving - I have enough trouble just changing tracks, selecting another playlist would be downright dangerous. Texy

Oct 28th, 2004, 12:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
rrypma MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westchester, NY Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 139 Offline	Well, from what you are implying, you can indeed switch to another playlist or artist from the MFSW? I don't mean seeing and browsing to it on the HU screen, but rather, hitting a series of buttons either on the MFSW or the HU which would bring you either to the next track, the next playlist, the next artist, or the next album, etc. I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this. 04 BRG/W MC http://sfx-images.mozilla.org/affili...120x60/get.gif

Oct 28th, 2004, 01:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Texy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 248 Offline	Then I implied incorrectly - I do not believe you can change playlists from the mfsw, only change to next/previous track in current playlist. The new alpine HU can display the current song title, etc, but I don't know if or how it controls the playlists. Texy

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Oct 28th, 2004, 02:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
heyduard MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 44 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rrypma Well, from what you are implying, you can indeed switch to another playlist or artist from the MFSW? I don't mean seeing and browsing to it on the HU screen, but rather, hitting a series of buttons either on the MFSW or the HU which would bring you either to the next track, the next playlist, the next artist, or the next album, etc. I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this. Hi! For a review of the BMW ipod interface (same as the mini), check out Motoring File at http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/07/...ector_reviewed If you read the article, it does mention control of five play lists or the entire library through the MFSW. hey, duard "One white duck on the wall"

Oct 30th, 2004, 05:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
rrypma MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westchester, NY Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 139 Offline	Yeah, I read that too, but I have seen other posts like Texy's, so I don't know what to think anymore. The official BMW link definately allows you to switch playlists, but not too sure about the ICE link. 04 BRG/W MC http://sfx-images.mozilla.org/affili...120x60/get.gif

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