USB problems can't get the ipod to play songs when plugging in the usb.also does anyone know if the ipod is supposed to charge if the usb works at all?
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107.7 seems to work better for me .But there is lots of distortion if you want the same experience of the radio output.-Don't think the car stereo companies have any competition concerns from this but...It is nice and does what it says it does.10 bucks at biglots or dollar general.Thanks.
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Ummm The usb port is to accept songs from a jumpdrive (USB Stick) not from an ipod. It is not like a usb port on your computer. it is just a simple interface for reading memory sticks. It does not have the power capabilities for charging. If you search jump drive on amazon you will see the device the usb hole is for. again its not like a usb port on your computer... this one is limited... if you want to use it with your ipod you are limited to using the phono cable (headphone jack) and plugging it in that way. Then it only sends the music and all playlist and song controls are done by your ipod. (if you want to skip a song. use the ipod controls to do it... not the FM transmitter). Ummm The usb port is to accept songs from a jumpdrive (USB Stick) not from an ipod. It is not like a usb port on your computer. it is just a simple interface for reading memory sticks. It does not have the power capabilities for charging. If you search jump drive on amazon you will see the device the usb hole is for. again its not like a usb port on your computer... this one is limited... if you want to use it with your ipod you are limited to using the phono cable (headphone jack) and plugging it in that way. Then it only sends the music and all playlist and song controls are done by your... » Read More Ummm The usb port is to accept songs from a jumpdrive (USB Stick) not from an ipod. It is not like a usb port on your computer. it is just a simple interface for reading memory sticks. It does not have the power capabilities for charging. If you search jump drive on amazon you will see the device the usb hole is for. again its not like a usb port on your computer... this one is limited... if you want to use it with your ipod you are limited to using the phono cable (headphone jack) and plugging it in that way. Then it only sends the music and all playlist and song controls are done by your ipod. (if you want to skip a song. use the ipod controls to do it... not the FM transmitter). « Show Less
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yeah if it requires a charge using an mp3 player or ipod it will disconnect cuz its not capable of doing that it will only read from a jump drive or a sd card but i exchanged mine from dollar general cuz of the remote so far it works for me. ig you are under power lines it will have a slight static sound but it works for me. you will have problems with them yeah but thats how china crap is lol.
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Make sure it's plugged in completely to the iPod. If it is make sure your iPod or iPhone is working. I've had major issues when in Manhattan. It basically becomes unusable because if all the radio towers. If it's plugged in and your 30 pin connection isn't broken I'd try for a refund.
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Actually it is NOT a charging port. I have played songs on the USB but have never divided them into playlists so can't help you there. Sorry
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I just got this item and am I am having the same issue with this and it is a bit frustrating. I bought it because I wanted to use it with USB (I do not have an ipod or anything like that).
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Nope. Found that out AFTER I bought the player. :( I put my ipod on it and it says on the screen "This device is not supported by the current something or other...." something like that.
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I'm trying to figure this out too. It's the only problem I'm finding with this iPod function. I hate that I can't shuffle the songs. Can anyone help?? Thanks.
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My experience was that I did just that....plugged in my ipod cord and played the music, no extra app required. However, two things happened: a) the ipod's battery was depleted (for some reason, I expected one of the two-pronged cords would provide a charge) and b) the system's preset buttons became unresponsive to the touch. I unplugged the ipod and reset the preset buttons and I've had no problems at all since then (several months ago) - however, I haven't bothered to use the ipod since then. It may have had nothing at all to do with b).....
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Tough one. If the nano works, the dock works. I'd suggest the issue is not with the dock, but with your ipods. Do you have anyone nearby that has one you could try? That would prove it one way or the other.
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I also wondered the same. I now have the unit and it DOES NOT display album art. Also, the ipod controls are OK, not great. There doesn't seem to be a search feature, or anyway to advance through long lists (I have 1000 artists, so to get down the list 5 at a time takes a long while). I also haven't found a way to control the ipod through itself.
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Mine Has A Aux Input Jack To Play From IPod But No USB But It's 3 Years Old
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it doesn't work with usb cord but you can use an aux cord. it will charge your ipod if you connect the ipod cord to it though
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My ipod will not work on my samsung surround sound ,is this a common problem? and di I need to get a new ipod connecter,or is this internal?
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I recently bought the 8GB Nano from Amazon and returned it within a week due to the problems you describe. I thought I was the only one. 8GB Nano would freeze up at least once a day, and would sometimes turn on unexpectedly (when it was turned off and I would just pick it up) with a solid white screen that would not turn off and would not respond to button presses - I would have to reset it. I was so disappointed with my ipod experience that I requested a refund (rather than a replacment) so I can buy a competitor's product. I am jaded about Apple/iPod now.
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The USB is powered, so if you connect this to your stereo per the instructions (by connecting to the rear USB and auxiliary connections on your stereo), the USB will charge whatever device you plug into it. So, if you need to charge your iPod, for example, it will charge. HTH
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I found an instruction manual on the Hamilton home page. It plays MP3 files...and I don't believe iPod use mp3 format correct me if I'm wrong. When my zen is charged I'll try again.
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Mine never worked. I have the most recent generation of iPod shuffle as of summer 2014.
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The USB does play songs. As for charging, I don't know. I haven't tried it.