Can I plug this 5th generation iPod into the same plugs and docks that works with my iPod classic ? My car came with a plug that pluged into my iPod classic the flat plug on the bottom of the iPod you could use the radio to control the iPod classic it also charged the iPod. Will the 5th generation iPod plug in and work the same as the classic iPod? Can I plug this 5th generation iPod into the same plugs and docks that works with my iPod classic ? My car came with a plug that pluged into my iPod classic the flat plug on the bottom of the iPod... » Read More Can I plug this 5th generation iPod into the same plugs and docks that works with my iPod classic ? My car came with a plug that pluged into my iPod classic the flat plug on the bottom of the iPod you could use the radio to control the iPod classic it also charged the iPod. Will the 5th generation iPod plug in and work the same as the classic iPod? « Show Less
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the cable for th iPod 5th is the same as the cable for the iPhone 5. so, the USB end is the same but the end that goes into iPod/iPhone is smaller.
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No. This iPod has a new charger called a lightning charger. It is not as wide as the old iPod chargers. The 5th generation iPod is not compatible with any former generation iPod chargers or ports.
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No. This iPod uses the new Apple lightning connector. The iPod classics all used the 30 pin connector.
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I doubt it. The cable connections are different for the new iPod Touch 5 and the iPod classic. Use Google to confirm.
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Ok, so I took the time to talk to Sony (2 hours on the phone) and Apple (1 hour on the phone) about this. Sony tell me that the iPod classic has the same specifications for the connection port as the iPod 5th gen Video. So, they believe that the problem is in the iPod classic's firmware. They did say that they were going to get their engineer's to look at connecting a classic up to see why it is not working. So, the Apple story. Apple looked at this and said that the classic's video out was slightly different than the 5th gen. But, after looking at it a little more closely, and looking at some of the products that Apple sell for similar functionality (video out to TV/Receiver), they then started to feel that there may be an issue with the hardware/firmware. They also indicated that they had received reports of the classic working with similar products, and then failing to work after a recent firmware upgrade. Apple also indicated that they would contact their engineers regarding the connection to the Sony Digital Media port, and give reasons as to why it is not working, and whether there is some way to make it work. I should hear back within the next few days (given that tomorrow is friday, it may be early next week). Hopefully this matter will be resolved by a firmware update. What was really dissapointing was I plugged in my friends 5th gen, and it worked a charm. So it can work...
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Don't know if it works for your car, I have a Prius. You will need an adapter and it has to be an official Apple one or it won't work. I suggest getting an iPod classic because we have experienced worse sound (an annoying buzz) when using it with an iPod Touch and my 5s (even with official Apple adapter). I would call they're tech support, they were very helpful although not that friendly. It's a good company, I had problems with my first one and they sent me another one really quickly. Good luck.
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battery is gone on my 5gen classic ipod and only works when plugged in to its old charger. Does not run with new classic charger. Will this drive it?
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May be a bad device. My car is a 2005 so it should work in yours. I bought 3 and 1 was defective, i exchanged it and the new one works fine. I have used it with my IPOD and iphone5.
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I use it with my 5th generation ipod. Since it is a "hard drive" based ipod the radio does sometimes take a while to read the files on the ipod before the menus show up on the screen but it works 99% of the time. I will say that if you turn the car off and leave the ipod attached that it will drain the battery on the ipod so make sure you detach the ipod from the cable/car after use.Good luck.
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Yes you can use it with iPod Classic, they both use the same 30 pin connector.
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it's a pretty straight forward connection, using your 30 pin connector, attaching the usb portion of the connector to usb port in the back of the radio, then choosing ipod from the menu on the radio. You could use blue tooth but you would still need to power the iPod. If that doesn't work, the radio maybe defective. I hope that helps...
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The classic iPod docks on this model. It's what I use to listen to and charge my classic iPod.
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Ok... I am seeing conflicting stories. Does this cable provide power? When the car is on, I want my ipod to enter into charging mode. Also, will this item work with all radio control features (to include steering audio controls)?
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This item works with ipod classic, however I would not recommend buying it. It does not have a strong enough FM signal to transmit over the top of any FM station (even the ones with no station on the frequency) so it always sounds terrible. Don't waste your money, go to a car audio store and have them hard wire your ipod into your factory radio for the same amount of money and have a crystal clear connection.
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It transmits whatever is playing on my IPod to the car radio. I found that my "classic" IPod works with the device without it being plugged into the car so it should work, for example, at work if you want to play the audio from IPod on your FM radio in the office.
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My IPOD's are the earlier ones I'm not sure what generation and the unit does charge them. If it don't charge yours I would just return it.Hope that helps
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Love this radio, but it has the older style plug, do it won't work with new iPhone or iPods.
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It works fine with mine, but I do not have the latest ipod connections. My wife bought a new one the plug is different.
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Just and FYI for everyone out there who has a second generation itouch. The charging capability of any of the periphial docking devices that you have to play your itouch on are no longer supported by the second generation. The first generations are fine but a small programming change was made to the second generation that caused this to happen. So it's not the fault of the docking device you purchased- it's the Itouch itself. The only thing you can do is charge it using a Apple compatable charger but you won' t able to listen to it while charging Sorry.. I just got this news after purchasing my new itouch and calling the store where I bought it. Just and FYI for everyone out there who has a second generation itouch. The charging capability of any of the periphial docking devices that you have to play your itouch on are no longer supported by the second generation. The first generations are fine but a small programming change was made to the second generation that caused this to happen. So it's not the fault of the docking device you purchased- it's the Itouch itself. The only thing you can do is charge it using a Apple compatable charger but you won' t able to listen to it while charging Sorry.. I just got this news after... » Read More Just and FYI for everyone out there who has a second generation itouch. The charging capability of any of the periphial docking devices that you have to play your itouch on are no longer supported by the second generation. The first generations are fine but a small programming change was made to the second generation that caused this to happen. So it's not the fault of the docking device you purchased- it's the Itouch itself. The only thing you can do is charge it using a Apple compatable charger but you won' t able to listen to it while charging Sorry.. I just got this news after purchasing my new itouch and calling the store where I bought it. « Show Less
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It worked with the classic model that I had, but when I purchased the 4th Generation ipod, I started having problems with it. It does not play the music through the speakers, it will however, charge the ipod.