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  USA Spec iPod Interface GM
 
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Connects your iPod to select 2004-up GM factory radios



Stock Status: Discontinued


Product Code: 581PA11VET


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You can take it with you. Just because you've got a factory radio in your General Motors vehicle, doesn't mean you have to leave your iPod at home. Just install USA SPEC's GM PA11 iPod interface — it allows you to listen to all your favourite tunes through your car's speakers, and to control song and playlist selections right from your radio.

Just mount the compact interface box in a hidden location in your vehicle, and connect the included VET adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatible 2004-up GM factory radio. Plug your iPod into the interface and you'll control and charge your iPod while you drive.

The PA11 adapter features two different playlist options: create up to five mobile playlists and use the vehicle's CD changer controls to access them, or use the "Direct" mode to select your playlist with the iPod's controls. Either way, you'll always have full control of all iPod functions, including random or shuffle play. The interface also provides an additional auxiliary input — so you can connect other devices as well.

Please enter your vehicle information or call a Sales Advisor at 1-800-297-9469 to find out if this adapter is compatible with your vehicle. As the iPod interface uses the CD changer port, any existing changer that you have must be disconnected.

 
Details:
   » iPod connection adapter for select 2004-up GM factory stereos
   » manage the iPod via your radio's CD changer controls
   » adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind
   » use up to five playlists (select five favourites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod)
   » Direct Mode allows you to control everything via the iPod itself, giving you access to all playlists (requires a DIP switch change on the USA SPEC adapter)
   » additional auxiliary input
   » auto memory locates last song accessed on each play list
   » compatible with all iPod and iPod mini models equipped with a dock connector and iPod software update 2004-04-28, or higher
   » warranty: 1 year

Average Customer Rating: Based on 5 Reviews.


 
Good for iPhone 3GS October-18-09
Reviewer: Chris from Arlington VA  
When buying this interface I was worried not that it would not play my library but that it would not change my iPhone 3GS 32GB. I am happy to say that it plays and charges my iPhone with no issues. It was very easy to install, you only have to hook up two wires in the back of the car, from the instructions I thought I had to go behind the NAV but luckily I didn't have to. I wish the iPhone cable was longer so you could keep the box next to the XM receiver but that wasn't the case so I put the box behind the drivers seat with velcro. It's easy access incase I want to hook up another source via RCA cable. Over all I would recommend this interface for any C6 Corvette owner with a iPod or iPhone including the 3GS.

Cheers,
Chris


 
My Cadillac's CTS Jukebox April-25-09
Reviewer: o-key from Corona, Queens, New York  
I enjoy this product everytime I go for a ride. I get to enjoy my  music the way I want and listen to it in the order I choose.  I have  it in my Cadillac CTS with a headphone jack connected to the AUX  input slots for my wife to be able to play her mp3.  I had it  installed by an approved Crutchfield installion location in  Queens,NYC. This product is a great addition to anyone's ride if you  soley want to be emersed in you own musical world, no more DJ's or  annoying songs.


 
good product, poor cables November-27-08
Reviewer: Corky from Newton Falls, OH  
The device itself is great, good quality sound; even though I didn't try the iPod connector (I just wanted the input). Works great on an 2005 equinox. Found the connector in the trunk, on the driver's rear wheel well. Source button on radio does nothing but the band button allows you to select am, fm, XM if equipped, iPod if connected, and the input. I was leery about it working since I didn't have XM originally.  

Word of caution, the pins on the y connector came bent for me, causing really poor sound quality; I only got sound from the driver's speaker, only got the data pin no ground. Look at the pins first if you are having problems. Jumper settings are confusing too since I didn't need the iPod and the input came disabled.  Bit expensive for what it does but worth it to keep the factory look while adding my stiletto 2.

Tech support while not easy to understand and  works pacific business hours, is helpful, I would have never guessed the pins were bent, that was one of the first things they asked about.  

Would definitely recommend this item for those with a basic knowledge of electronics. I personally installed mine in the trunk where the connector is and ran an RCA cable to the front of the car, to avoid
the need to unwire the car in the event of me selling the car or having to return the device.


 
Installed in 2006 CTS May-18-08
Reviewer: cbrrr from Merritt Island, FL.  
First of all, Crutchfield rocks.  Nobody does it better.  I just installed the
adapter today so I haven't had time to use it much but so far it does what
it says it does.  The installation was pretty straight forward.  I installed the
interface under the passenger seat so the iPod cable would reach the right
side of the center control console.  I also highly recommend the ProClip
holder for this install, very clean.


 
Installed in 2007 Cadillac CTS December-29-06
Reviewer: Doug from Kokomo, IN  
I was disappointed when I first opened the box as there wasn't any specific directions on how to install the adapter in a CTS.  No where did it state that the XM radio receiver is under the rear deck on the CTS. Installation took less than one hour.  The iPod connection wire is about three feet long so I keep the iPod in my trunk.  I have more than 5,500 songs on my iPod so I have to utilize playlists as the best way to navigate the iPod.  I have had the XM radio source disappear from the radio twice since the install one month ago.  This only happened when first turning on the radio.  I turned off the car, removed the iPod, turned on the car and stereo.  The XM source then showed up.  I hooked up the iPod and everything has worked since.  Prior to using this device I used a FM transmitter.  While that was ok, it does not compare to the performance with this adapter.  Besides my initial installation frustrations, I am very happy with this adapter.



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