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Originally Posted by ravensjeff
I don't think this is correct. The aux INPUT is just that-- an input for sound only. You would have to control your ipod manually if using this jack.
Now using the USB connection would allow ipod control thru the steering wheel/head unit. You would use the same cable that originally came with your ipod.
As far as ipod files,proprietary stuff, etc---- the ipod itself converts the proprietary itune "AAC" files in to audio sound. The sound goes out thru both the stereo minijack, as well as thru the proprietary cable hooked to bottom of ipod [the output being usb that we all hookup to our computers for syncing songs]. Using the usb side allows for ipod control-NOT the stereo minijack.
You can set itunes to a mp3 setting. All personal cd's would be converted to mp3's when adding to the itunes library. I mistakenly had this originally set to AAC, and had to reconvert the AAC files to mp3 within itunes advance tab.
Some songs [mostly newer ones I believe] bought from itunes only allow you to download them as AAC files, which can't be converted into mp3 files [atleast not using itunes software].
I just got a 32 GB USB flash drive and am putting all of the mp3 files on it. I'll leave this connected to the usb port and play tunes like that--so I dont have to mess with ipod. The few AAC files I couldn't convert are useless on the flashdrive, since the radio head unit supposedly doesn't play AAC files.
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you are correct aux jacks dont give feedback so you can only control songs through the ipod.and a usb does so you can control it by either
and its not that big of a deal that you cant convert your acc files you dont need too just keep both wires in your car and you can play anything you want its not that inconvenient just switch them back and forth