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What is this discussion about? Lexus IS, Lexus IS 250, Lexus IS 350, Audio, Navigation System, Sedan


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Lexus IS: IPOD by kungfufi
Aug 26, 2006 (11:32 am)
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Has anyone used an Ipod integration kit for their IS with navigation?
I think there are a few on the market at the moment: SoundLinQ, Neo ionSP and the DICE integration kit for the IS.
Wondering if anyone has used any of these on their IS and has any recommendations.
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Re: Lexus IS: IPOD [kungfufi] by ajmtbm
Sep 02, 2006 (4:26 pm)
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Replying to: kungfufi (Aug 26, 2006 11:32 am)

what is the story with that AUX jack anyway? what do you need to buy to connect an ipod to the car?
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Re: Lexus IS: IPOD [ajmtbm] by getlex
Sep 11, 2006 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: ajmtbm (Sep 02, 2006 4:26 pm)

you can buy a connector on ebay for like 5 bucks...it plugs into the lexus and ipod and you can listen to it via the AUX on the car....you still have to control playback and skips through the actual ipod....the volume also has to be put higher - I would go with the gold plated connectors for better quality (couple bucks more)
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Noisy iPod by truckasaurus
Sep 11, 2006 (5:39 pm)
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I'm using my iPod with my '06 IS350. When I have it powered from the 12V outlet in the arm rest where the aux socket lives I get lots of electrical noise through the audio. If I disconnect the power adaptor so the iPod is powering itself it quietens down alot, but there is still a small whine that rises and falls in frequency in time to the engine revs. I'm using a Belkin power adaptor and Radioshack audio lead.
Any one else getting this?
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Re: Noisy iPod [truckasaurus] by maxidrive
Sep 12, 2006 (3:43 am)
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Replying to: truckasaurus (Sep 11, 2006 5:39 pm)

I didn't notice any interferences with the same setup I have in my IS 350.
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Re: Noisy iPod [truckasaurus] by ajmtbm
Sep 12, 2006 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: truckasaurus (Sep 11, 2006 5:39 pm)

while under its own power seems pretty clean.
owners manual says you may get feedback when using cars power, but i have never tried it.
maybe cable is no good?
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Re: Noisy iPod [truckasaurus] by yellowcar
Sep 13, 2006 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: truckasaurus (Sep 11, 2006 5:39 pm)

This is a common problem when using vehicle power to a audio device. You will need to add a device called a ground loop isolator into the audio circuit. It will have RCA plugs for input and output. Check RadioShack, Best Buy, or other electonics sources. Easy to find!
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Lexus IS ipod by monie
Sep 21, 2006 (12:17 pm)
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I have a 2003 IS 300 and want to install an ipod. Which one is better or does it matter? SoundLinQ, Neo ionSP and the DICE? Is it complicated or can I do it myself?
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Re: Noisy iPod [yellowcar] by truckasaurus
Oct 02, 2006 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: yellowcar (Sep 13, 2006 7:44 am)

Thanks for the replies. I'll look into the ground loop isolator.
 
Anyone getting the whine in time to the engine revs when the iPod is under its own power?
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Re: Lexus IS: IPOD [ajmtbm] by myis350
Nov 22, 2006 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: ajmtbm (Sep 02, 2006 4:26 pm)

I tried to connect my iPod (5th gen) to AUX in 06 Lexus IS 350. iPod worked OK but no volume through Audio. Nav display just said NO CD! Any suggestions?

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