iPod Virgin

[Serak_the_Preparer]

So I finally bought my first iPod - I got the 80gb classic. I realize now that I missed the boat on getting manuals and guides that explain how to use this thing because all it came with was a "quick start manual" that was no help at all. I guess they figure everyone on Earth already has had about 2-3 iPods and they don't need to include these things any longer. So I figured out itunes and I actually have some music on the thing, but now I have quesitons about hearing said music. Here are my initial quesitons:

 

1. What do I need to buy to hook this thing into my car so I can listen while I drive? We have a new car (with an ipod jack in the center console) and a 1999 vehicle with a CD player and 2 aux jacks.

 

2. Can I get some kind of chord that plugs into my stereo at home so I can hear the music on my home stero system speakers? I have a Harman Kardon HK3480 Stereo Receiver.

 

3. Is there any other accesories that I can't live without?

 

Any help is appreciated - Thanks in advance.

[Sir Stewart]

For your home stereo: Airport Express

[cryptique]

Go to Radio Shack and tell them what you want to do. They'll hook you up.

 

If your receiver has a spare pair of RCA inputs, just get a cable that will run from your iPod's headphone jack to the receiver and don't mess with that wireless stuff (my personal opinion).

[jimmyjimmy]

And as far as manuals go, this may or may not help.

Features guide

 

Which is from..

here.

The ipod classic manuals page.

 

I don't think there's any content here that'll answer your questions, but hey. Couldn't hurt.

[Jay]

For the iPod jack in the car you just need a 3.5 mm male to male cable. About $4.

[Mr. Kinsley]

For the iPod jack in the car you just need a 3.5 mm male to male cable. About $4.

I got one at the Apple store in the mall that is retractable. When you're not using it, you give it a quick tug and it will spool itself back up into the center spool... thingy. Pretty cool.

[Jay]

Sounds cool, I want one like that.