PCM 1 + ipod connectivity

[Clevers]

I have have a 2002 MY Carrera with the PCM 1 system fitted.

Is there anyone on here who can tell how I can get an IPOD connected up to it without using an FM transmitter or the casette unit.

Also, can anyone advise me on how to use the phone system ? The credit slot on the RHS of the unit doesn't appear to take the SIM from my blackberry, so is there any upgrade that I can get ?

[m996tt]

I fitted this, http://www.solisto.de/en/shop very easily fitted,
just swap connection with the cd player. I dont use the ipod connection
just the USB

[kierenuk]

Hi,

The link is not for a product - please could you give the full link?

I also want to play music via my iPod/iPhone in my pre-MOST PCM 1 2001 996 turbo...

I am struggling to find anywhere in UK on Internet that can supply this cable....!!

Thanks,
Kieren

Edited by kierenuk on Monday 25th October 17:50

[MG Mark]

kierenuk said:

Hi,

I also want to play music via my iPod/iPhone in my pre-MOST PCM 1 2001 996 turbo...
I am struggling to find anywhere in UK on Internet that can supply this cable....!!
Thanks,
Kieren

Edited by kierenuk on Monday 25th October 17:50

Not sure what unit you have, but just done a similar job on my 2001 boxster which has a CDR22 head unit. You might have to do a little fettling of connections, but this is probably the sort of thing you want:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/IPODS-IPHONES-COMPOSITE-CA...

On my car, with "Aux" enabled, it was a case of simply plugging into the existing CD changer phono leads in the front boot to connect the i-whatever output to the head unit (used a phono extension cable and ran it through the large rubber blanking grommet behind the CD changer, across behind the battery and through the similar large blanking grommet near the pedal box to get the plug connections inside the car). Removed the USB plug to be able to use the power/earth feed wires to make the charging circuit work - but connect them to the charging input via a 12v to 5v DC transformer which runs from an ignition controlled feed, as the likes of most ipods and iphones now work off a 5v feed, not like the older models which used a 12v firewire connection which is now disabled on current models - charging at 12v is a good way to reduce the battery life quickly! Ensure that the lead you buy states that it is compatible wih the models of ipod and iphone that you want to use - if you don't, you risk having one type working and the other not, which is down to the need to bridge certain earth pins in the dock connector when it is made, so that all models recognise that there is an external device attached and then play through the audio out dock pins rather than the internal speaker or headphone socket.

As above, the whole thing works with a single, normal dock connector for both charging and audio out, is reversible, does need removal of the head unit to do it, and costs about £30 and an hours work.

MG Mark

Edited by MG Mark on Tuesday 26th October 23:40

[philnotts]

Wouldnt mind knowing if anyone has done this on a 997. Saves spending £800+ on the OPC CD Changer!!!

Thank you

Phil

[mankey]

philnotts said:

Wouldnt mind knowing if anyone has done this on a 997.

Better option for a 997 is a Dension or Mobridge-type device that offers much better functionality. Did it with my 997 a while ago and now I don't even plug in an iPod 'cos it'll accept USB sticks.

Really depends what you're looking-for and how much you want to spend.

[philnotts]

I have heard about these but im guessing my extended warrenty would be in question with either of these?!

phil

[kierenuk]

MG Mark said:

kierenuk said:

Hi,

I also want to play music via my iPod/iPhone in my pre-MOST PCM 1 2001 996 turbo...
I am struggling to find anywhere in UK on Internet that can supply this cable....!!
Thanks,
Kieren

Edited by kierenuk on Monday 25th October 17:50

Not sure what unit you have, but just done a similar job on my 2001 boxster which has a CDR22 head unit. You might have to do a little fettling of connections, but this is probably the sort of thing you want:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/IPODS-IPHONES-COMPOSITE-CA...

On my car, with "Aux" enabled, it was a case of simply plugging into the existing CD changer phono leads in the front boot to connect the i-whatever output to the head unit (used a phono extension cable and ran it through the large rubber blanking grommet behind the CD changer, across behind the battery and through the similar large blanking grommet near the pedal box to get the plug connections inside the car). Removed the USB plug to be able to use the power/earth feed wires to make the charging circuit work - but connect them to the charging input via a 12v to 5v DC transformer which runs from an ignition controlled feed, as the likes of most ipods and iphones now work off a 5v feed, not like the older models which used a 12v firewire connection which is now disabled on current models - charging at 12v is a good way to reduce the battery life quickly! Ensure that the lead you buy states that it is compatible wih the models of ipod and iphone that you want to use - if you don't, you risk having one type working and the other not, which is down to the need to bridge certain earth pins in the dock connector when it is made, so that all models recognise that there is an external device attached and then play through the audio out dock pins rather than the internal speaker or headphone socket.

As above, the whole thing works with a single, normal dock connector for both charging and audio out, is reversible, does need removal of the head unit to do it, and costs about £30 and an hours work.

MG Mark

Edited by MG Mark on Tuesday 26th October 23:40

Hi MG Mark,

Thanks for that.
I have now had fitted an FM modulator that also charges the iPod - was a pretty straight forward job, although a friend did it for me. It doesn't sound too bad.
For anyone interested:
Take off the plastic surround around the head unit, pull out the head unit, connect the FM modulator and hide away the box, connect the cable to a ignition live cable, feed through the ipod cable to where you want to connect iPod, put it all back together and test it out. I am also getting a bracket and holder that doesn't require any holes made to the dash. The kit I had fitted is:
http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/connects-iconnectfm...

Cheers,
Kieren

[MG Mark]

MG Mark said:

kierenuk said:

Hi,

I also want to play music via my iPod/iPhone in my pre-MOST PCM 1 2001 996 turbo...
I am struggling to find anywhere in UK on Internet that can supply this cable....!!
Thanks,
Kieren

Edited by kierenuk on Monday 25th October 17:50

Not sure what unit you have, but just done a similar job on my 2001 boxster which has a CDR22 head unit. You might have to do a little fettling of connections, but this is probably the sort of thing you want:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/IPODS-IPHONES-COMPOSITE-CA...

On my car, with "Aux" enabled, it was a case of simply plugging into the existing CD changer phono leads in the front boot to connect the i-whatever output to the head unit (used a phono extension cable and ran it through the large rubber blanking grommet behind the CD changer, across behind the battery and through the similar large blanking grommet near the pedal box to get the plug connections inside the car). Removed the USB plug to be able to use the power/earth feed wires to make the charging circuit work - but connect them to the charging input via a 12v to 5v DC transformer which runs from an ignition controlled feed, as the likes of most ipods and iphones now work off a 5v feed, not like the older models which used a 12v firewire connection which is now disabled on current models - charging at 12v is a good way to reduce the battery life quickly! Ensure that the lead you buy states that it is compatible wih the models of ipod and iphone that you want to use - if you don't, you risk having one type working and the other not, which is down to the need to bridge certain earth pins in the dock connector when it is made, so that all models recognise that there is an external device attached and then play through the audio out dock pins rather than the internal speaker or headphone socket.

As above, the whole thing works with a single, normal dock connector for both charging and audio out, is reversible, does need removal of the head unit to do it, and costs about £30 and an hours work.

MG Mark

Edited by MG Mark on Tuesday 26th October 23:40

A final note for completeness, if the power/earth wires from the USB (red and black) are used to take 5v to the dock connector for the charging circuit, you also need to connect the other two wires from the USB to the dock connector (the data wires, white and green) to each other as well.

MG Mark