Auxiliary inputs are typically found only on brand-name car radios. There are
adapters, however, that can convert the CD changer port on the back of both
factory and brand-name radios into an auxiliary input (check your car stereo
manual or call a Sales Advisor to see if you need an adapter for your
stereo). Depending on your receiver, an auxiliary input may be a 1/8"
mini-jack (located on the back of the stereo, or sometimes, on the face), or
a pair of RCA connectors (located on the back of the unit).
To connect your iPod to an auxiliary input, run a cable from the headphones
jack on your iPod to your receiver (you will need a mini-jack-to-RCA adapter if
your stereo uses RCA inputs; otherwise, you can use a mini-jack-to-mini-jack
cable). If your input is located on the rear of your receiver, remove it from the
dash by using the instructions in your vehicle’s Crutchfield MasterSheet™
(available for most vehicles), or our In-Dash Receiver Installation Guide. It
may be convenient to connect an extension cable to the rear auxiliary inputs,
and to position the cable’s female inputs at a location that is easy to access
from the front seat. This allows you to plug in your iPod without removing
the receiver every time. Then, set the receiver to recognize the new auxiliary
connection (if necessary).
Using an auxiliary input to connect your iPod gives you the same high level of
sound quality as an iPod adapter. However, an auxiliary input will not provide
power to your iPod. If you plan to use your iPod in your car frequently, or for
a long trip, you’ll want to invest in a cigarette lighter power adapter — most
power adapters plug into your iPod’s dock connector.
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Using an auxiliary input to connect your iPod will give you sound quality that is
as good as that from an iPod adapter.
