How to Connect an iPod to a Home Stereo Through the FM Tuner
You can connect your iPod to your home stereo by using an iPod compatible FM transmitter. The FM transmitter connects to your iPod and wirelessly broadcasts media to any available FM frequency. You can then listen to your iPod's media by tuning the FM radio on your home stereo to the selected frequency.
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Instructions
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Attach the FM transmitter to the port located at the bottom of your iPod.
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Power on the FM radio on your home stereo and tune the radio to a station that is not broadcasting. It is OK if you hear static on the selected station.
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Power on your iPod and tune the FM transmitter to the same frequency as your home stereo. Consult the owner's manual for the FM transmitter for instructions on tuning. Generally, FM transmitters have buttons that you use to tune the device to the desired FM frequency. Media from your iPod will play through your home stereo's speakers over the selected FM frequency.
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Tips & Warnings
FM transmitters usually do not have their own power source and will use power from your iPod's battery. This results in faster than normal discharge of your iPod's battery.
