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Jack in the console and Sirius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by FJRCRAZED, Apr 19, 2006.

  1. FJRCRAZED

    FJRCRAZED New Member

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    Just got a Prius 3 days ago and love it so far. I have 2 question though. The is a jack 1/8 inch I'm guessing in the center are console. Can I plug my ipod into it? If not what is it used for? Also where are you Sirius users mounting your radio. In my Tundra I just have is suctioned to the glass. The depth of the Prius windsheild is too deep.

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    I went to radio shack and purchased a universal cell phone mount kit for $14.00

    I attached the car holder to the center kick panel and hang my Sirius unit there...
     
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    Thanks, now what about the jack in the arm console. I went thru the manual again but can't find any info on it. The sales guy was no help either.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FJRCRAZED @ Apr 19 2006, 01:10 PM) [snapback]242136[/snapback]</div>
    That's the jack for the Aux-In. If you get a standard 1/8" patch cable, you can plug an iPod (or other favorite digital music player) into it. As I understand it, there is then a mode for the stereo that's called "Aux-In." It's one of the features of the '06 that makes all of us '04-'05 owners jealous. :)
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FJRCRAZED @ Apr 19 2006, 10:10 AM) [snapback]242136[/snapback]</div>
    Like you said, this is to plug in your iPod or whatever. I have a portable XM radio and it's mounted on the hump in front of the drawer.
     
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    Ah, Very cool thanks guys :)
     
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    Just tried it. Works like a charm for the Ipod and Sirius. Sound quality was excellent. Now, if they 2 jacks in their instead of one ;)
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FJRCRAZED @ Apr 19 2006, 07:21 PM) [snapback]242350[/snapback]</div>
    First off, don't see why you'd need two jacks, as you're only going to be playing one at a time (i hope), but you should be able to go to radio shack and buy a splitter/joiner thingy to provide you with two jacks. wouldn't recomend it though, as there might be a risk of feedback from one unit trying to go into the other, and might damage it.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(eagle33199 @ Apr 19 2006, 06:41 PM) [snapback]242410[/snapback]</div>
    You're correct. It is permissible to split an output to feed a couple of inputs, but you shouldn't do the reverse. Don't combine two outputs with a simple splitter. The two devices will indeed "fight" if they're both running. Even if one is off, it can create an excessive load on the other, active device.
     
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    Thanks again for the info. The next thing I need to look into is how and where to mount both the Sirius and Ipod. I have plenty of room in my Tundra, not many in the Prius though.