How to Use an iPod in the Car
Walking down the street to the beat of your iPod is great, but using your iPod in the car is even better. Unrestricted by the number of CDs you can throw in the back seat, you’ll have all your music with you on the road. And you won’t have to pull over in traffic to fish out a CD you’re not even sure you remembered to bring with you.Reading through the following steps will help you determine which is the best choice for utilizing your iPod in your car.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Use your car’s FM radio to broadcast a signal from your iPod. You will need to purchase an iPod FM transmitter. You simply attach it to your iPod (by following the instructions on the transmitter) and select the frequency on which you want to transmit the signal. Make sure you choose a frequency that is not being used by broadcasters in your area.
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Use a mini-stereo cable (3.5 mm to 3.5 mm) to connect to your car’s Auxiliary-In connector. Simply plug one end of the cable into the MP3 receptacle in your car (its location varies from car to car) and plug the other end into the earphone receptacle on your iPod.
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Use your car’s cassette deck. You will need to buy a cassette adapter, which fits into the cassette slot and connects to your iPod earphone receptacle.
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Decide if it's worth the money to have your iPod hard-wired into your car’s sound system. Get a couple of estimates at automobile audio shops or mass-market electronic stores.
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Tips & Warnings
Look for iPod accessories in the automotive section, as they can cost as little as one-fourth what you might pay for the same item in the audio/electronics section.
Never listen to your iPod in your car through earphones. This is a dangerous practice that keeps you out of touch with the sounds of the traffic around you.
Since you will no doubt be pleased with the sound quality of your iPod as it courses through your vehicle, you may be tempted to pump up the volume. Remember that you need to be alert to the sirens of emergency vehicles.
