What is the difference between the old unit and the 30-pin one? Will an old iPod work with this unit? Should I go ahead and get this one to be safe?
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I have this unit. I have an ipod gen 7 and an ipod nano gen 5, 30 pin. My 30 pin nano fits this unit . I bought an adapter plug from Apple,so I can connect the ipod gen 7 . I can play both ipods on this unit. If you buy an Audio/video selector switch at Radio Shack. You can hook up your T.V.,Stereo, CD player etc. You need cables for this. Radio Shack can help with these.
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The old iPods have 30-pin inlets. There's only two different types - the 30 pin and the lighting. All of the newer iPods/iPads have the lightning inlet, and all of the older models have the 30-pin inlet. With most apple compatible docks, the seller will let you know whether it's a 30-pin or lightning product. So to answer your question, yes this product is compatible with the old ipod.
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Yes, you should have no trouble. It uses the 30 pin connector but I used Apple's adapter and use my iPhone 5 with no problem. PS. no video, just audio. Ps, I have used mine for 3-4 years and it has been great. You can switch songs and pause / play from the unit. I even bought another one as the cable in mine is going bad. Too much use. LOLHope this helps
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the old one, not the lightning or whatever the new smaller one is. its the 30 pin old school
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I have not tried the 30-pin adapter even though I have one. This actually never really worked well from the start so I didn't really use it. I could not get the audio to play through the device.
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I believe if it is a 30pin connector, it would work. I bought this as gift for my nephew who has an older iPod and it works great.
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No, it has 30 pin connector for older apple ipods or iphones. I wouldn't get one anyway. Used for my son's ipod, thought it would keep it safe and prevent him from loosing it. Wrong!! He accidentally hit the the release button while holding the ipod, we were going down stairs and the ipod was bouncing around on the lanyard. He dropped the ipod and shattered the screen.
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If you're iPod 5 has a lightning connector it will not work. This has the old-style 30 pin connector. Thanks, Kent
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I can't confirm that your particular model will work, but I can say that the iPod I have attached via the iPod cable to the unit is a very early model, definitely pre-classic. Hope this helps.
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I assume your question is: Does it work with an iPod touch first generation? Not familiar with that particular iPod..BUT...it is a 30 pin unit. If the Ipod touch first generation is a 30 pin unit as well...then YES...it will work. If, however, the iPod touch first generation is not a 30 pin unit, you will have to get an adapter AND this unit to make it work.
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Look at the little 2-contact connector next to the headphone connector - if your ipod has a corresponding jack/socket, then you're in business. My 30 gig video ipod doesn't, and this item wouldn't work.
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Who knows. Compatibility with this is shady at best. I still have never been able to get my iPod Classic to work!The extension might be a problem, because the unit closes, encasing the iPod.Try and return, that is my advise.
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You will need to get the 30 pin to lightning adaptor to make it work with the new Apple items I did this and it worked just fine with the adaptor. The adaptor can be bought for as little as 3.00 if you shop around.
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you can always buy the little converter thingy so he can use both (Give me®3-PACK 8 pin to 30 pin Charge & Sync Cable Adapter For Apple iPhone 5s/5c/5 4s/4 iPod iPad (white)). However, you should not buy this unit! I bought one for my wife; on day three the clock stopped working and on day five the radio stopped working. For $30 more you can get this rockin' Sony docking station (Sony ICFCS15IPN) ; I've abused mine for a couple years and it keeps on humming.
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Chris, it's compatible with the old classic iPod, but you can try using just the old cable connection on the iPod with a USB connection on the other end. I found out just the charger cable with USB connection allows the music to work perfect on an Onkyo, (compatible ) receiver. Chris, if the new classic 160gb has a lightning connection on it, just try the new connection cable from iPod to USB port and see what happen, FIRST. Then, go from there. Hope things work out. Mello D
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Yes definitely, but it may need to be a newerModel. See if you can download the app for free and run it before buying the unit.My ipod said I had to upgrade the ios software then I realized it was the first generation and it was to old.
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I can only say this. It works with the iPod 4th Generation that still has the 30 pin charger port. I think the newer items, as well as the iPhone5s now have the Fire Wire port for charging. As a result, this unit will not work for you. This unit has the 30 pin charging dock. I have to say, if any out there still have the 30 pin port, this unit has beautiful sound.
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I had bought the 30-pin to lightning adapter at Apple, when I remembered I have a generation I iPad which I had dedicated to a single purpose device after getting the newer iPad; so I returned the adapter and use the 30-pin iPad. So I cannot confirm whether it works; I do recall that someone (either at Yamaha or Apple, but probably Apple) told me I should use thei Apple adapter.