Car: 2007 package #2 Prius iPod: 60gig Video Connection means: audio wire that plugs into external speakers and the back of your computer. So I pluged said-cable into my iPod and the other end into Auxilary port inside the arm-rest consol. Turned on stereo. If I turned the iPod's own vollume up, I got a hissing sound in my music (no matter how I adjusted the Prius' own stereo vollume). So I turned the iPod's sound level down and the Prius' sound level up. There was no more hissing, but the music was very very quiet. What am I doing wrong? :huh: Could it be the audio wire I used? When using my iPod in my other car (Acura RSX-S w/cassette & CD changer) I have a handy little cassette adapter that works and sounds great. So I know it's not the iPod dieing or something. TIA!
Check out this thread. I started with a audio cord that went from the headphone out of iPod to the Aux in. You will need to turn up the volume on the radio to get a good volume level, but I didn't have the issues you seemed to be having. I got a Belkin kit that has a charger w/ docking cable that also has a line out with volume control that can go to the Aux in Jack. I can then match the iPod's volume to the rest of the audio (FM, CD, etc). Works great for me. -Andrew
Something similar in my car. But, only when the power adapter is connected to the ipod. I have one of those Juice brand car power adapters that you can switch tips on. I have a tip for my phone and one for my Ipod. I discovered that, if I plug it in while the Ipod is playing through the aux cable, I get a nasty hiss. So far, I have just been using it without the power plugged in.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AzDrew @ Jul 7 2007, 06:22 PM) [snapback]474857[/snapback]</div> I also have the Belkin Auto Kit adapter. It works well. Plus, Starbug can get a Black one to match her Prius.
There is a know ground loop issue when you hook up iPod via headphone jack and power adapter. you get annoying hum over the music. There is a lot of stuff on this. Google "iPod Ground Loop problem" or some variation for help.
I hate to suggest this, but I'll go for it: Have you chosen the "mode" on the stereo system to AUX instead of AM, FM or CD?
I have problem (as above) - IPod and Prius. I was thinking if I have USB slot then connection will be easy. After conection iPod looks like connected to computer without iTunes. If somebody has experience with that let me know. I ask my dealer but tomorrow is National Holiday, so all off. thx for help in advance
