Ipod cassette adapter issue

Hi,
just purchased a new video Ipod and plan on using it in the car. FM transmitter is not an option due to too much interference in NYC area. Now I already use a cassette adapter to listen to satellite radio and found it ok so was planning to do same with ipod. Problem : when plugging the ipod to the cassette most of sound seems to come from the left side of my stereo system (almost as if the sound coming from the ipod was mono). There is a trickle coming from right side but at much lower volume than the left so the stereo effect is nil. I already tried a different brand of cassette adapter, same issue. Never experienced that with my XM roadie. Does anyone has a clue?

Check your iPod with your headphones and see if there is also a problem with the right side dropping out. If the problem also exists with the headphones you may have a damaged headphone jack and need to get it serviced.

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Car cassette adapter issues

I bought a Phillips adapter to use in my Honda Accord (01). Here are issues I've had with it and so I was wondering if someone could propose a better adapter that wouldn't do these:
1) on some songs, I actually hear static as if hearing a song over the radio.
2) the tape will flip itself over and then back again at random times
3) it doesn't play the entire song. for example, some songs will split a channel to one side or the other. So like if there's a song where a guitar part is only coming through on the left side, it will not play that part. thus it doesn't play the full song.
any thoughts??

Hi,
I just bought a Sony CPA-9C from Amazon.com for $10.99 and it has worked flawlessly so far. No static, no strange splitting of channels (so far). I've had it for about a month now with no problems. This is my first casette adapter so I have nothing to compare it to, but the only small issue I've had with it is that if you play your music too low, you can hear the whir of the cassette. But during normal play, regular volume, you can't hear it. I did have an FM transmitter about a year ago, but the sound quality isn't as good as this cassette adapter.
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Best iPod cassette adapter?

Anyone know what the best iPod cassette adpater is? I have read some horror stories on Amazon of really bad ones.

Monster, famously known for its top-performing audio cables has their own cassette adapter; I use it personally and love it.
http://www.monstercable.com/computer/productPageComputer.asp?pin=2182&LastPage=A pple%20Products
The classic Sony CPA-9c works wonders too.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/StoreReentry. wo?productLearnMore=T4332LL%2FA
-Albert

IPod Touch Adapter Issue

The iPod Touch ships with a white adapter for seapkers and so on, but what happens if, like me you have a black set of speakers, such as the iGroove HG by Klipsch. Can you buy black adapters or do you have to put up with a weird looking set up of black speakers, iPod Touch but white adapter?
Cheers for any help Luppo.

Some companies ship black ones.
JBL started sending black stickers with some units to put over the white covers to save money.
I'd paint it black with a good can of spray paint (no joking)
About $5 from any hardware/Target store.
Scott

Ipod touch 4 creates high pitch noise from cassette adapter

Did not have this issue with my ipod touch 2nd generation.
Have a Monster cassette adapter in my car (looks to be an earlier model than what is currently for sale at Apple website). ipod touch runs off of battery (not plugged into power source).
Creates a high pitch noise through the speakers. Not particularly loud, but annoying and very noticeable during quiet moments of music/podcasts
Volume of noise does not change with changing the volume on the car audio system.
Will start when the ipod touch starts playing. Will persist as long as the ipod is playing. Will not immediately stop when the music is paused. It will stop though after about 10-15 seconds.
Any ideas of what is causing this and why it did not happen with my previous ipod touch (2nd gen)?
Using iOS 4.1

Thanks for the suggestions/questions
If I plug the touch into my wife's car that uses a straight plug-in (no cassette adapter), I don't hear the noise. Unfortunately this is not an option on my car.
Have not tried plugging it into an actual home stereo but can give that a try.
If the engine is shut off, the noise is still present. Unaffected by the engine or RPM of it.
One other clarification - the noise is constant coming from the ipod. It does not vary based on the ipod volume. What this means is that if I turn up the ipod to full volume (and turn down the volume of the car stereo), the noise is less noticeable.
Of course the noise gets amplified with the rest of the music by the car stereo volume.
Will also try other suggestion and see what happens if I turn Airplane mode on.
Thanks

TS2634 Is there any cassette adapter that will work with an Ipod Touch 4th Generation?

Is there any cassette adapter that works with an Ipod Touch 4th Generation? I just got the Ipod Touch 4G and the cassette adapter I have that worked with my other Ipod says it is not compatible with the Touch 4g. Any suggestions?

It should work since from my knowledge the output from the headphone jack has not changed. Is the plug fully inserted into the jack?

IPod w/Cassette Adapter-How to Optimize Sound Quality?

I have I believe a G2 iPod (15 GB), and I play it in my car using a cassette adapter. I've found that to keep the sound from degrading at above average volumes, I have to make some adjustments. One, I have to set the EQ to 'Bass Reducer'. Two, I have to make sure the volume on the iPod is at about 80%. If I go above that, the sound distorts. The lower you go below that, the more hissing you get w/ the playback. I also turn the 'Sound Check' setting on.
Any other recommendations on how to optimize the sound quality when playing it through your vehicle sound system? Also, I'm thinking about getting a G5 unit (most likely the 4 GB Nano). Anyone have any feedback on whether I can expect better sound quality, in particular in my vehicle with the setup outlined above, by upgrading to the newer unit?

Various Methods to Connect to a Car Stereo System, or Listen to Your iPod in the Vehicle
Best:
Direct connection via the dock connector or headphone jack of your iPod, to the mini-jack input (or AUX RCA input jacks) of your car stereo. Not many low/moderate-end cars have this feature yet, but it is becoming more popular. Some aftermarket auto stereo units may have this feature.
There are also some after-market, moderate to fairly expensive direct interfaces, that hook into your existing car stereo to provide a high-quality, direct connection. Most will also power/charge the iPod. Pretty slick, but can be pricey ($80-$300). If money is no object, a clean way to go. Not very portable from car to car – if at all.
http://logjamelectronics.com/ipodproducts.html
http://www.myradiostore.us/auxadapters/blitzsafe/blitzsafe-m-link-ipod-interface .html
http://www.theistore.com/ipod2car.html
http://www.mp3yourcar.com/
Better:
Connect your iPod to a cassette adaptor and play your tunes through your car's cassette player. Some new cars no longer come with a cassette player, so it may not be an option. It will provide even better audio quality if you can run the audio feed out of the dock connector (see the SendStation link below). Can be portable between cars that have a cassette player and also be used in your home cassette system. $5 to $20 for the adaptors, with large variations in quality (even with the same model).
Good:
Attach an FM transmitter to your iPod and play the tunes through an unused FM station. Convenient, but wireless FM transmitter signals are susceptible to static and outside interference, and can vary in strength and quality depending on your location. Some noticeable degradation and distortion, depending on the quality of the transmitter, the sensitivity of your ears and the airwave congestion in your area. Highly portable between cars, and may be used in a home system. FM transmitters that need to be plugged into a DC auto jack may not work in a home environment (without some sort of adaptor). You can pay from $15 to more than $80 for some of these.....but for FM quality audio, how much is too much?
Marginal:
Attach an external speaker system to the iPod and play it in the car. Workable, but not too good - unless you spring for a $300+ Bose (or similar) system. But why? Only if your vehicle has no Stereo system, perhaps.
Brave Techno-Geek:
This site gives some directions on adapting a car stereo by yourself. Risky, but it has been successfully accomplished by a forum member. Fairly inexpensive....unless you screw it up.
Whichever you choose, power the iPod through your car’s DC power -- either from a power adapter, or as part of the combined audio adaptor. Have a method to secure the iPod to the dash/console/etc. See the reviews for all the various accessories at the iLounge
You will also get better audio output if the dock connection plug is used, rather than the headphone jack. See Sendstation for a novel adaptor called a PocketDock. Others types are also available via this site.
I have read positive and negative reviews of each method, and within methods there are great variations in performance of different manufacture's systems – and peoples’ opinions of their performance. Some cassette adaptors/FM transmitters work poorly, some better.
FWIW: I have the iTrip Mini & the Newer Technology RoadTrip!+ FM transmitters, a Belkin cassette adaptor (used both with & w/out the PocketDock) and two vehicles with the BlitzSafe direct interface. Using the same song in the same car, I found that the FM transmitters worked, but not as good as the cassette adapter via the headphone jack. Using the PocketDock on the cassette adapter resulted in a significant audio quality improvement. As expected, the Blitzsafe direct connect was exceptionally better than everything else: less tinny, a more warmer/richer sound, and close to true CD quality.

Hands Free with cassette adapter

I recently bought a 97 Porsche Boxter with a cassette player and inserted a cassette adapter which I plugged into the headphone jack in my iPhone headset jack. I was playing music and received a call. The callers voice played through the radio speakers and she was able to hear me speak with no problem. I assume that the iPhone mic was able to pick up my voice from about 3 feet? The radio has no bluetooth capability but that sure worked well. It only works when I am playing the ipod app on the phone. Neat trick.

OK, in Australia, the best options I have found so far are:
Powere cradle - http://www.holdmyphone.net/select-your-device.html?ddlBrands=Ford&ddlModels=Terr itory-04_09&ddlsubaccessories=0&ddlaccessories=0&hselect=Phone&hselect2=Apple&hs elect3=iPhone-3G
BT carkit with Stereo integration - http://www.ow.com.au/shop/Car-Kits-Bluetooth/Parrot-CK3000-Evolution-Advanced-Bl uetooth-Car-Kit
These are very simple to use and I havent had any issues after 12 months usage.
Parrott have quite a few advanced products which are very good.

Volume Problem Appears to Be Cause By Belkin Cassette Adapter

I've read numerous posts about people having problems with the Nano volume levels. What I've experienced is that I cannot hear anything until I've set the volume to at least 50%, and it's still not very loud even at 100%. I have installed the latest update, including the Nike running component. As many have noted, despite barely audible music, the voice that speaks to you when using the Nike adapter is deafening.
I have yet to see a resolution of this problem on any posts. Some have suggested doing a soft reset. I called Apple support and spoke with a woman in India who walked me through doing a complete restore via the computer. This worked fine for awhile, until I used my Belkin cassette adapter in the car this morning. On the way to work the volume level was fine. I then stopped for Starbucks, and when I started the car, I could barely hear the music. I tried my headphones, and once again the volume level is barely audible. I guess I have to do another complete restore, which is a hassle. Has anyone else had a problem with the Belkin? How does the Belkin cassette adapter work with the iPod volume control? Is this a software issue?

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Hello Daixa, If the repair shop ran the system for two days with another power supply and the system did not display the issue, it could very well be the result of a faulty power supply.
Power supplies are not all that expensive compaired to other components of the system, and some HP power supplies do tend to become faulty after a few years of use.
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I believe 3GS stereo jack damaged vehicle when used with cassette adapter

I believe the 3GS damaged my automobile stereo through some sort of short in the headphone jack that is related to voice control. I've noticed other threads about headphones and voice control causing strange behaviors on the iPhone 3GS. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed a problem with a cassette adapter as well. Here is my experience. First, I've owned both a 2G and a 3G prior to my 3GS. That is over 2 years experience with the iPhone platform prior to the issue. During that time I've used the same cassette adapter to output iTunes music to my car stereo system (same vehicle with original stereo during entire time as well…) - which is the OEM stereo that GM installs, as I own a 2K4 Chevy Silverado pickup truck. I’ve had zero issues with the 2G and 3G. Then, the first morning I go out to the truck with the 3GS and plug it in, there is a pop that comes out of the speakers, voice control comes on, then the phone locks up and has to be hard reset. I later notice that one of the backlight bulbs in the stereo is now blown (darkening half the display) and the vehicle speedometer is malfunctioning. The speedo issue might seem surprising, but given how GM wires everything back the stereo system for Onstar monitoring, while I don't know for sure, I assume the stereo received some sort of short from the 3GS and then passed that along to the electronics which control the instruments. The analog GM instrument cluster displays (such as speed) are all managed by electronics that drive small servos that actually move the needles.
Anyhow, again, I feel it was the 3GS that caused this damage - as I'd been using other iPhone products for 2+ years and had no prior problems. Immediately after pluggin the 3GS in the first time the problem occurred. I think the voice control activating intermittently is a symptom of the problem. 8-9 times out of 10, when I plug the cassette adapter into the 3GS, voice control automatically starts, yet not all of the time. I am still using the same cassette adapter, but now plug it into the iPhone before it is inserted into stereo. While I’ve had no other issues with my stereo or instruments, I’m also very careful about not plugging the cassette adapter into the iPhone while the adapter is in the cassette player. I will also note that I'm on 2nd 3GS phone after an exchange for an unrelated issue and the new phone still intermittently activates voice control when the cassette adapter is plugged in. The issue also occurs with a 2nd cassette adapter (of different manufacture) which I use with a stereo in my home. In my mind, there something definitely wrong with the headphone jack on the 3GS and I believe it damaged my vehicle. Is anyone else seeing this issue?
-Calvin

You can try another cassette adapter or try another audio device with the same cassette adapter
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Charge new iPad with iPod USB adapter 5V 1amp?

Is there any problem to charge my new iPad with a USB iPod wall adapter with an output of 5V 1amp? And is it okay to do it daily? Will it affect in any way the battery?

The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
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Car cassette adapter vs. fm transmitter

I have a cassette adapter for my ipod. It stinks. The sound quality is poor, and, the cassette gets stuck in the cassette deck. The wire from the cassette adapter gets tangled and caught in the ashtray. Having had such a bad experience with the cassette adapter, I plan on purchasing an fm transmitter. I also like the idea of being able to play the ipod through an indoor stereo system when I'm at home or at someone else's home. I want a wireless, reasonably priced model with a car charger, but not one that requires the car charger itself to transmit. I've looked at a number of them. Maxell looks promising as does Belkin, Griffin, xtrememac and xtremeplay, but which one. I don't even want to hear an argument for another cassette adapter and I don't want to pay an arm and leg for something that I will probably replace in a year or so when the second or third generation of video ipods comes out. I've read the info in this and other forums but they are cluttered and people tend to promote what they have. Any helpful information would be appreciated.

b Various Methods to Connect to a Car Stereo System, or Listen to Your iPod in the Vehicle
b Best:
Direct connection via the dock connector or headphone jack of your iPod, to the mini-jack input (or AUX RCA input jacks) of your car stereo. Not many low/moderate-end cars have this feature yet, but it is becoming more popular. Some aftermarket auto stereo units may have this feature.
There are also some after-market, moderate to fairly expensive direct interfaces, that hook into your existing car stereo to provide a high-quality, direct connection. Most will also power/charge the iPod. Pretty slick, but can be pricey ($80-$300). If money is no object, a clean way to go. Not very portable from car to car if at all.
http://logjamelectronics.com/ipodproducts.html
http://www.myradiostore.us/auxadapters/blitzsafe/blitzsafe-m-link-ipod-interface .html
http://www.theistore.com/ipod2car.html
http://www.mp3yourcar.com/
b Better:
Connect your iPod to a cassette adaptor and play your tunes through your car's cassette player. Some new cars no longer come with a cassette player, so it may not be an option. It will provide even better audio quality if you can run the audio feed out of the dock connector (see the SendStation link below). Can be portable between cars that have a cassette player and also be used in your home cassette system.
b Good:
Attach an FM transmitter to your iPod and play the tunes through an unused FM station. Convenient, but wireless FM transmitter signals are susceptible to static and outside interference, and can vary in strength and quality depending on your location. Some noticeable degradation and distortion, depending on the quality of the transmitter, the sensitivity of your ears and the airwave congestion in your area. Highly portable between cars, and may be used in a home system. FM transmitters that need to be plugged into a DC auto jack may not work in a home environment (without some sort of adaptor).
b Marginal:
Attach an external speaker system to the iPod and play it in the car. Workable, but not too good - unless you spring for a $300+ Bose (or similar) system. But why? Only if your vehicle has no Stereo system, perhaps.
b Brave Techno-Geek:
This site gives some direction on adapting your own car stereo by yourself: http://www.whatsmyip.org/ipodrx8/ . Risky, but it has been successfully done by a forum member.
Whichever you choose, power the iPod through your cars DC power -- either from a power adapter, or as part of the combined audio adaptor. Have a method to secure the iPod to the dash/console/etc. See the reviews for all the various accessories at the iLounge
You will also get better audio output if the dock connection plug is used, rather than the headphone jack. See this URL for a novel adaptor: https://www.sendstation.com/us/products/pd_lousb.html. Others types are also available via this site.
I have read positive and negative reviews of each method, and within method there are great variations in performance of different manufacture's systems and peoples opinions of their performance. Some cassette adaptors/FM transmitters work poorly, some better.
FWIW: I have the iTrip Mini & the Newer Technology RoadTrip!+ FM transmitters, a Belkin cassette adaptor (used both with & w/out the PocketDock) and two vehicles with the BlitzSafe direct interface. Using the same song in the same car, I found that the FM transmitters worked, but not as good as the cassette adapter via the headphone jack. Using the PocketDock on the cassette adapter resulted in a significant audio quality improvement. As expected, the Blitzsafe direct connect was exceptionally better than everything else: less tinny, a more warmer/richer sound, and close to true CD quality.

Cassette Adapter with Flat Port (?)

Dear iPod experts,
I am an English teacher and I would like to play some of the useful MP3 files on my iPod 30GB (5th Generation) in my class which is equipped with one powerful JVC tape recorder without a radio -- so FM transmitter is out of the question.
The store where I bought my 30GB iPod explained that what I need is a Cassette Adapter which Provides iPod playback through a tape player with a flat jack (?).
He emphasized that I had to buy a Cassette Adapter whose jack is flat (?), if you will, so that it fits the bottom port of my 30GB iPod. When I asked why he said the top port is not suitable for iPod playback through a tape player and could damage my iPod. He said the top port is weak.
However, when I was searching online for such a Cassette Adapter, all of them have a jack at one end which fits from top. e.g.
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=153161
Now, first would you please help find what that flat jack for the bottom port is called so that I could use that when I google?
Secondly, what should I do now? Is what they say about top and bottom ports on iPod 30GB correct?
Any assistance in this regard is most appreciated.
Best wishes,
iPodQuest.

While you can find and use a Cassette adapter with an iPod dock connector, a normal casette adapter with headphone jack that plugs into the top of the iPod will work perfectly fine. I use one in my car everyday. Yes I do have to tunr the volume up on the iPod to almost 100% to get the sound level to match the rest of the stereo (so that when I eject the adapter and go to radio, the sound volume is the same rather than blasting to compensate for the iPod), but other than that, it works fine.
Patrick

HT201209 My ipod will adapt to a wall charger and it will adapt To my I-home but not my computer

My ipod will adapt to a wall charger and it will adapt
To my I-home but not my computer it is just going on and off
With the apple sign but no
Functions will happen what should I do
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please refrain from providing personal data, this forum is publically accessible to anyone and you're not addressing Apple or its employees here, only fellow product users.
Regarding your issue:can you explain in your native language because it's not quite clear.

Ipod song playback issues

I have two problems with song playback. When using headphones, some songs will play with no sound or intermitent sound. When I use the tape deck adapter, I am getting no sound on any song that is playing. Volumes are up on both the stereo and the ipod and song shows it is playing.
Has anyone run into this before?

Lauri, The "SOME SONGS" where did you get them from? Try from a bought CD or Purchased iTunes and see if there is trouble with those songs then post back. Also, check your settings in iTunes.
In iTunes click on the iTunes on the top menu then Preferences. If you know someone else who has an iPod call them and match the settings if your not sure of what to do. It is fairly self explanitary though.
I have no idea about the tape thing...are you refering to the cassette adapter for the car radio to the iPod?

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