IPod, Apple Universal Dock and Remote

Hello everyone,
So I have this 3-years-old 3g iPod, a 4th generation that still has black and white display and no video. Yesterday I just bought this Apple Universal Dock on a discount which has an IR receiver, audio output but no s-video output (i think it is an old version of the dock).
The dock and the ipod works fine. My ipod does sometimes act funny like I can't auto-sync all my songs to the ipod but has to do it manually. But it works fine with the dock, charging and cleanly put the songs to the speakers just fine.
Until I get my remote out from my macbook. I read it on the net that it is supposed to work with the dock as well. I've tried pairing it many times with the dock but still, not even volume up/down can be controlled from the remote. But the remote still works well with the macbook.
Is this because simply my 3G iPod is, uhm, too old?

Ok, I think you have the newer version of the dock (Apple removed the S-Video out in 2007). Yes the remote should work, what do you mean by "paired".
And,
molskee wrote:
So I have this 3-years-old 3g iPod, a 4th generation that still has black and white display and no video.
Which iPod is it a 3g or 4th gen?

Similar Messages

  • Ipod Classic 80gb won´t work with apple universal dock and remote

    I own 2 ipods a 5th generation 60gb and an ipod classic 60gb. I've just bought an apple universal dock with remote and the original apple component and composite AV cables. I connected the universal dock to my TV via the composite cable, with my ipod 5th gen I can watch videos on the TV and control the ipod with the apple remote but when I connect my ipod classic to the universal dock it will charge but I can´t get any video out or control the ipod with the remote. It's as if the ipod classic doesn't recognize the universal dock and it keeps showing the connect the video accessory screen, even when i tried using the apple component AV cable. I dont think the problem is with the universal dock because it works fine with my Ipod video 60gb, but with my Ipod Classic 80gb the remote control and video out won't work at all, i can´t even control the playback of audio playlists. Does anyone know why that is happenning? Please help me!

    I have the Classic 80gb also...same probem. I retuned the Apple Universal Dock and purchased one that was half the price. Pluged it in and it works perfectly! So my advice would be to save some money and get products that work.

  • IPod with Universal Dock and Logitech Harmony 880 Remote

    Is anyone successfully using their iPod with Universal Dock and the Logitech Harmony 880 remote? Does it need to be trained or does can you use the logitech software to program the remote?

    Is anyone successfully using their iPod with
    Universal Dock and the Logitech Harmony 880 remote?
    Does it need to be trained or does can you use the
    logitech software to program the remote?
    You can program the 880 to work with the Universal Dock with just the logitech software. Just add a Digital Music Server and when asked what Model it is enter "iPod Universal Dock". That's it. For some reason Logitech tech support says it can't be done but me and and a couple of friends have done it without any issues.

  • Apple iPod Universal Dock And Remote

    So If I have the Apple iPod Universal Dock and the Apple Remote And a iPod nano do I have front row?

    So in case anyone at Apple is paying attention:
    1) Offer a package of the Apple Remote, a USB receiver for it, and Front Row together as a bundle for existing Mac users. It is a perfect fit for the Mac mini sitting in my stereo cabinet connected to my TV.
    2) Assuming that Photobooth only works with an iSight camera, then why not offer it as a free download for all customers who already have iSights? Presumably it wouldn't do anyone without an iSight any good - right? It should then be packaged with all iSights as a standard part of the package.
    If you can't do (1), then at least issue an update to Tiger (10.4.3 for example) that includes Front Row built in with the ability to drive it from a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse? Then offer the Apple Remote with a USB receiver later...
    It's so obvious I can't believe it wasn't done today...

  • Ipod universal dock and remote doesnt work!!!!!

    I'm fairly new to the whole apple and ipod thing, i bought an ipod nano last week and bought a universal dock with remote today (proper apple one), but the menu button on the remote doesnt work(it does on the ipod itself but thats not the point) so i cant go 'back' from an album i'm playing to find another one i want to play. the volume works fine as does the track back and forth and play pause. But my menu button on the remote doesnt work, this is incredibly frustrating!!!!!
    Can anyone help?
    one more thing it's not a fault with the remote as my brother has a mac mini with a remote which works fine with his, but the menu button again isnt recognised on my dock!

    If you read the manual, you'll see that the menu button is for other devices, but not our Nano's. Apple doesn't make this clear on it's website, IMO. Had I known this, I would not have bought a u-dock. Plus, when my Nano is docked, I can't use the lower 1/3 of the wheel, as the Nano sits too low for my fingers to reach. It's going back to the store next week.

  • Problem with Apple Universal Dock and Iphone 3G

    Just bought the newest version of the Apple universal dock (revision C), so I can have one dock for my iphone and all my ipods.
    It appears that even the newest version isn't 100% compatible with the iphone.
    When the iphone is connected via the dock, you get no alert sounds such as for new email, text, etc..when the phone rings you DO get audio then.
    Also, when you try and sync the iphone with itunes while connected, it won't sync. It just hangs and says "sync cannot be completed"....
    Connecting the iphone directly via the cable to the computer solves all these issues.
    They advertise this as compatible with iphone but obviously not so...

    Update:
    I've checked this:
    -Aux (Dock-Connector) of the iPod has no damage, no problems playing music in the car!
    -Same Problem now with iPhone. It gets charged and so, but if I want to listen to music it is very quiet, music is playing for half a second or so, after that stopped, than goes on playing for a second or so. Cracking sounds often while music is stopped.
    So the Dock is broken, I guess.
    Any possibility to restart/resert or so by my own or try to get it fixed by apple?
    Greetz!

  • Old 15GB IPod & Apple Universal Dock Compatability

    Hi,
    I own the very old 15GB Ipod. I think its 3rd generation but I am not sure about that! I think this is it.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-iPod-15GB-Generation-M9460B/dp/B0001AE42Y
    I want to buy the apple universal dock (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=MB1 25G/A) so that I can hook it up to my amplifier & charge it at the same time, but when I check to see if it is compatble, it says that the 5th gen ipod is compatable, with no mention of the 3rd gen ipod.
    I went to the apple store in London & a sales person told me that it "SHOULD" be compatable. Please can you let me know before I buy it.
    Thanks

    You need this component.
    (30383)

  • Volume control problem with 30GB iPod 3G, Universal Dock, and Apple Remote

    I just hooked up my 30GB iPod 3G to the Universal Doc and tried the my new Apple remote. The only buttons on the remote that work in controlling my iPod while on the dock are the play/pause and the skip forward and back buttons.
    For some reason the volume up and down buttons don't adjust the volume on my iPod while it's on the dock. Any ideas? Shouldn't the volume up and down work? Or do they only work on the newer iPods?
    Any info appreciated.
    17' Aluminum Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.3) 30GB iPod 3G
    17' Aluminum Powerbook   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  

    btabz,
    Thanks for your response. No the iPod doesn't respond at all--the volume display doesn't come up or change.
    When I press the play/pause or either skip forward or back on the remote, the iPod, while on the dock, lights up and responds to the command as it should. But when I press volume up or down on the remote the iPod does not respond at all.
    According to Apple's store info on the remote, the volume up/down controls should work. I am wondering if maybe it doesn't work with the 3Gs for some reason. But if that is the case, Apple should indicate that. It is kind of frustrating to not be able to adjust the volume.
    Thanks,
    gerb38
    17' Aluminum Powerbook   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  
    17' Aluminum Powerbook   Mac OS X (10.4.3)   30GB 3G iPod

  • Ipod Nano Compatibility with Ipod Universal Dock and Remote

    I have an 8GB Black 2nd Gen iPod Nano. I want to connect it to my stereo. I was told that the Apple Ipod Universal Dock would be a good solution.
    http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=6C0 4E07A&nplm=MA045G/C
    The website says that it is compatible with my nano, so no big deal right? I just wanted to make sure it would work fine with my iPod nano before I went and bought one. Does it come with the AV cable to connect the dock to my stereo / tv? DOes the dock have a graphical menu interface like some of the third party docks/remotes have?
    Also, will the Apple Ipod Remote work with the universal dock?
    http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=BB5 E48CD&nplm=MA128G/A
    The apple store website says that everything will be compatible, but I wanted confirmation from someone who has actually owned this or knows about this.
    Can you offer any better docks/remotes ideas?
    Acer Aspire AMD Sempron , 512MB, 60GB,15.4" Widescreen, XP Home Edition Notebook, AS3004WLCi - LX.A5505.A74   Windows XP  

    I was looking at the review CNET had for that Kensington dock.
    http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-player-accessories/kensington-entertainment-dock-500 /4505-6519_7-31631868.html?tag=uolst
    I had a question about part of the review though, I am not sure I am understanding it correctly.
    "We were impressed by the remote's ability to take control of our iPod; most of the third-party iPod-dock remotes we've seen only pause the music or video, skip tracks, and adjust the volume, not browse the menus. That said, the Entertainment Dock still isn't perfect. When you navigate the menus, your TV screen will be blank, so you must rely on the iPod's screen for your visual cues. Our other gripe is that the remote seems cheaply designed: The buttons on our review model looked misaligned (if usable), while the battery cover was annoyingly difficult to pry open. We got about 30 feet of range from the remote, which is more than adequate for most living rooms."
    So this means that even though the remote can navigate the menus on the iPod, you wont be able to see what you are doing unless you go to the screen of your iPod?

  • Video Output on iPod Classic using Apple Universal Dock and Camcorder Cable

    So, after a little experimentation and research, I've found a way to use Apple's Universal iPod Dock (Apple®-iPod™ Universal Dock-MA045G/A) and my camcorder's AV cable. That's right, no need to purchase Apple's expensive and proprietary AV cables. Of course, if resolution is a concern for you, this post is not for you. Note: if you don't already have a camcorder AV cable, they can be had cheaply online or in retail stores.
    Here's what my output is like:
    Composite Video
    Analog Audio
    Here's how to do it:
    Step 1:
    Get an Apple Universal iPod dock (if you are fortunate enough to already own one, your cost investment is $0). If not, you can order them online, just do a google search for the model # above.
    Step 2:
    Go here (http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/mac/2005/11/18/video-ipod.html) and follow the details of the article precisely to allow you to output video and audio. Yes, I know it's an old article for the 5G video iPod, but it still applies if you are using the Universal iPod dock.
    I just tested this all, so I know it works beautifully!
    Best of luck to all!
    David

    For anyone else with similar issues - Apple removed that functionality in the iPod classic and you can simply buy Apple's cables to make it work.
    Sadly, I cannot use it at my gym anymore, but at least there is a solution for the rest of you!
    Here is the necessary cable in the Apple store:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB129LL/B?fnode=MTY1NDA0OQ&mco=MjE0NTAzOA

  • After updating my iphone 3G and my ipodtouch 3G ios5, universal dock and remote control doesn´t work

    After updating my iphone 3G and my ipotouch 3G with ios5, the apple remote controls (the white and the aluminium one) doesn´t react when iphone or ipod are docked at the universal dock. The remote controls both still work with my Macbook, therefore it must be a problem with the dock. I have tried to connect both with the dock (Menu + left for 6 seconds) but it doesn´t help. Further the volume control doesn´t react on the iphone and the ipod when they are docked. Neither the one on the touchscreen nor the buttons. The day before the update everything was fine. Anyone any idea?
    Thanks!

    Look at the previous posts on the right under the heading: "More Like This".  I appears that others are having the same problem.

  • Universal Dock and Remote

    I just bought a Transpod for my iPod VIDEO. I'm asking if the transpod is a universal dock. Also, if i by a universal dock with a remote, can i use the remote in my car?

    The dock will NOT allow video out from the nano, although it will allow audio line out, syncing, and charging.
    -Matt

  • Trouble with ipod touch and apple universal dock

    hi, i've a problem connecting my ipod touch to the apple universal dock. it has always worked great until now when connecting my ipod touch to the apple universal dock and connecting speakers to the line out. it happens that the volume control appears and disappears continually that with the sound until i disconnect the speakers from the dock...i tried even with the headphones and it's the same. besides my remote control doesn't work well since i had this problem.
    if there is someone that had the same problem i hope helps me with mine.
    i'm sorry for my english if there are some mistakes
    Message was edited by: omeglio1

    up

  • IPod Classic (5th and 6th gen) with Apple Universal Dock - static fuzz?!?!

    I have been using my ipod classics with a Belkin input in the headphone jack for the last 6 months to my stereo. But I wanted a remote, so I picked up the Universal Dock. But ever since I got the dock, about 30 min into listening to music I get a static fuzz on the speakers. The fuzz goes away when I un-dock the iPod, then back again eventually once I re-dock. I never get the sound when I just use the line out from the iPod. I thought it was a faulty Universal Dock, so I exchanged it, but the same problem exists. Why?!?!?!?!
    Anyone else have a similar problem?
    I really want to continue using the Apple Dock, but the static spoils the deal

    I have the Classic 80gb also...same probem. I retuned the Apple Universal Dock and purchased one that was half the price. Pluged it in and it works perfectly! So my advice would be to save some money and get products that work.

  • Does FM tuner work with apple universal dock, with ipod nano 6g

    Does anyone know if the FM tuner in the ipod nano 6G works with the universal dock to give audio output?

    I have the Classic 80gb also...same probem. I retuned the Apple Universal Dock and purchased one that was half the price. Pluged it in and it works perfectly! So my advice would be to save some money and get products that work.

Maybe you are looking for