Alternative Ipod connections

[duzza]

Intrigued by the Harmon Kardon unit, a bit worried about security.  The wee screen looks like a GPS screen and we all know the problems on that front.  Do you end up having to disconect and hide the display unit?

When you see it in the flesh youll realise it looks nothing like a satnav unit. I dont think even a thief could be that stupid. **Awaits smashed Ed30 window now**

[duzza]

On their website it says it uses an FM transmitter.

http://www.harmankardon.com/drive-1/

It can use the in-line FM transmitter but it also can be plugged directly into a line-in socket without using the FM transmitter.  An adaptor is used to link the drive & play into the head unit CD changer socket.

Yes it's better than the dealer kit - and only £25.

What he said.

[zerolight]

Fair enough. I stand corrected.

[athol]

I'm with Duzza on this one. The Harmon Kardon is great. Mine's installed differently from his though. Screen is to the right of the instrument binnacle and the controller between handbrake and gearstick, next to a SonyEricsson bluetooth button. I have a Road Angel which sits in the middle so I think the screen to the right is more tidy. Anyone near Glasgow is welcome to see it anytime.

[SiGibbo]

Hi

Ive got the VW original and it is doing my head in.

Question for duzza could you please provide information on the adaptor to connect to head unit to the Harman Kardon

Cheers


Simon

[duzza]

Hi

Ive got the VW original and it is doing my head in.

Question for duzza could you please provide information on the adaptor to connect to head unit to the Harman Kardon

Cheers


Simon

its got a stadard av if memory serves. anyway you need the appropriate 'connects2' box from your local car audio shop which allows you to connect the hk unit to the headunit via the cd changer socket

[Dan-Brown]

I've got the dealer kit in mine, can the h/k screen and controller be fitted in the line between the VW armrest ipod dock and the headunit? That way i'd still get the neat solution - not being able to find tracks or albums is seriously annoying!   

[athol]

I reckon you could put the controller where I did and the screen in the wee space behind the ashtray. That would be quite tidy.

[maxamus]

I reckon you could put the controller where I did and the screen in the wee space behind the ashtray. That would be quite tidy.

could you put the controller next to the window controls on the driver side so its hidden away?

[athol]

Yes but not as easy and there needs to be enough cable to run that distance.