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RB43TD · 06-06-2010, 08:42 AM

I did a search on this and didn't quite get the answers I needed so please don't flame me.

I have a 1LT and yesterday I hooked my Ipod up to the auxillary jack for the first time. I had to turn the volume completely up on the Ipod and then almost completely up on the car volume just to hear the music. I saw a couple posts from people saying they had to do the same but they dated back almost a year ago. Does anyone know if this is just how it is or are there better cords out there that make the sound louder? I guess I'm just wondering what the point of having an auxillary function is if you can barely hear the music.

Thanks!

BigBOSS · 06-06-2010, 10:40 AM

Why not use the USB?

Hupperware · 06-06-2010, 11:50 AM

The 3.5mm jack has the ability to have the source audio adjusted from the device, if said device has a 3.5mm jack that you are plugging the other end into. In this case, your iPod's headphone jack. Long story short, turn up the volume on the iPod.

RB43TD · 06-06-2010, 08:21 PM

I have a 1LT without the Connectivity package so there is no usb port.

Hupperware - as I said in my post, the Ipod volume already was turned all the way up and the car volume was turned almost all the way up.

But all is good. I switched to a newer Ipod that my wife had and it works great so no worries. I think it was the older Ipod that was the issue, not the jack in the car.

Hupperware · 06-06-2010, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RB43TD

I have a 1LT without the Connectivity package so there is no usb port.

Hupperware - as I said in my post, the Ipod volume already was turned all the way up and the car volume was turned almost all the way up.

But all is good. I switched to a newer Ipod that my wife had and it works great so no worries. I think it was the older Ipod that was the issue, not the jack in the car.

doh!

Railcar · 06-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Some iPods have a secondary audio setting that restricts the audio output to a maximum level, like a parental control setting so the kids can't crank up the volume and damage their ear drums. Go into the iPod settings and poke around to find this audio setting.

http://www.apple.com/sound/faq.html

BANZAIKEV · 06-07-2010, 01:06 PM

I know this is a stupid question but where is the auxillary jack connection in the car? I dont have the connectivity package either. Is it that hole where the usb port should be?

MillerTime · 06-07-2010, 02:05 PM

It's in the arm rest against the back wall..

BANZAIKEV · 06-07-2010, 05:53 PM

thanks Miller Time

06-06-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
RB43TD Me Likey My Camaro Drives: 2010 Victory Red 1LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 489 View My Garage	3.5mm Auxillary Jack I did a search on this and didn't quite get the answers I needed so please don't flame me. I have a 1LT and yesterday I hooked my Ipod up to the auxillary jack for the first time. I had to turn the volume completely up on the Ipod and then almost completely up on the car volume just to hear the music. I saw a couple posts from people saying they had to do the same but they dated back almost a year ago. Does anyone know if this is just how it is or are there better cords out there that make the sound louder? I guess I'm just wondering what the point of having an auxillary function is if you can barely hear the music. Thanks! __________________ When I was a young boy, I was certain that the world was good or bad....black or white. As time passed I grew up and learned there was only grey.

06-06-2010, 08:21 PM	#4
RB43TD Me Likey My Camaro Drives: 2010 Victory Red 1LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 489 View My Garage	I have a 1LT without the Connectivity package so there is no usb port. Hupperware - as I said in my post, the Ipod volume already was turned all the way up and the car volume was turned almost all the way up. But all is good. I switched to a newer Ipod that my wife had and it works great so no worries. I think it was the older Ipod that was the issue, not the jack in the car. __________________ When I was a young boy, I was certain that the world was good or bad....black or white. As time passed I grew up and learned there was only grey.

06-07-2010, 01:06 PM	#7
BANZAIKEV Cap'n of the Black Pearl Drives: Black 1LT/RS/M6 W/Black interior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 100	I know this is a stupid question but where is the auxillary jack connection in the car? I dont have the connectivity package either. Is it that hole where the usb port should be? __________________ Camaro5-DFW member

06-07-2010, 02:05 PM	#8
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	It's in the arm rest against the back wall.. __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

06-07-2010, 05:53 PM	#9
BANZAIKEV Cap'n of the Black Pearl Drives: Black 1LT/RS/M6 W/Black interior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 100	thanks Miller Time __________________ Camaro5-DFW member

06-06-2010, 10:40 AM	#2
BigBOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS, 6M, IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 480	Why not use the USB?

06-06-2010, 11:50 AM	#3
Hupperware Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Metallic 1LT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 104	The 3.5mm jack has the ability to have the source audio adjusted from the device, if said device has a 3.5mm jack that you are plugging the other end into. In this case, your iPod's headphone jack. Long story short, turn up the volume on the iPod.

06-07-2010, 10:54 AM	#6
Railcar Blazer Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 29	Some iPods have a secondary audio setting that restricts the audio output to a maximum level, like a parental control setting so the kids can't crank up the volume and damage their ear drums. Go into the iPod settings and poke around to find this audio setting. http://www.apple.com/sound/faq.html

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