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billyboy:
would it help if i had a RCD300 with the wording MP3 on it, above the cd slot

stealthwolf:

--- Quote from: billyboy on March 28, 2009, 11:29:58 pm ---idealy i just want to unplug the 6cd and add a cable
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You can do this but the cable is either £50 or £150 from VW.


--- Quote from: billyboy on March 28, 2009, 11:29:58 pm --- do i need to add the cable to 6cd end or into rcd300
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The stereo has one port at the back. You can plug one of three cables - one that connects to the CD changer, one that connects to an ipod or one that connects to a USB device. You cannot have all three cables at once. If you're going for ipod connection, you will lose the ability to use the cd autochanger.


--- Quote from: billyboy on March 28, 2009, 11:29:58 pm ---so its a case of looking at the display of ipod, so do i get a mount for it (not keen on that) i was just going to rest it in the armrest or the cup holder.
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As far as I'm aware, the VW ipod cable doesn't transfer any data about the title/artist etc. I remember someone saying that you can get an aftermarket cable that will display such things but may cause problems with the stereo.


--- Quote from: billyboy on March 28, 2009, 11:29:58 pm ---oh or do i just get one of them FM transmitters

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I had one of those FM transmitters - borrowed a mates one. It was crap. Pirate radio stations interfered with the signal, the sound quality was crap and I sometimes had to hold the transmitter closer to the aerial. Don't waste money on an FM transmitter.


--- Quote from: billyboy on April 09, 2009, 11:10:25 pm ---would it help if i had a RCD300 with the wording MP3 on it, above the cd slot

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Don't know is the simplest answer. I have the RCD500 with is like the 300 but holds 6 non-mp3) cds. I have the ipod nano connector. Like I said in my last post, it works with the 4th gen ipod nano.

billyboy:
thats the type of thing am after, thanks for that. brill
now am totaly pants with ICE, and i remember reading a post that someone put up with a ICE shop/supplier about leads.
for the life of me carnt member it ?????
also am not bovered about any info displayed, just after a plug'n'play.
shes easlily pleased  :grin:
bill

cal tdi:
has any one fitted a cable without the changer in the armrest?

£150!!! for a cable!!!  :surprised:

SteveP:
Billy,

If your not bothered about the title/artist display (which is only available if you have highline) with the standard RC300 or the ability to the charge the iPod from the same cable then one of these is the best bet IMHO: -

[ebay]170308705823[/ebay]

If means you can just plug the iPod straight in and control the track select from the iPod itself.

HTH  :happy2:

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