kmy

Bought my 00 GS400 with this Harman Kardon ipod system in it. Picked up a used 20gb classic ipod and tried it on the Harman Kardon ipod system and I couldn't find a way to get the signal from the Harman Ipod system. The system screen displays everything correctly and it does show "now playing". I just couldn't figure out how to get the signal from it. Any ideas?

dungut

iTrader: (9)

Looks like the system is operated by FM modulation. You will have to find the brain unit and see if there is an FM channel selector switch or perhaps it is set using the display. Try to find a manual on the unit to find out, or you can just try each FM station until you find the right one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/harmon-kardon-dr...item1c1d85a077

ThomasGS4

iTrader: (19)

Sounds like an issue you should take up with the guys in the Audio section.

kmy

How does FM modulation work? Set a station with the brain/display then tune to that channel with my FM radio?

I think I remember something like "FM setting" or something similar while playing with the display. I will check first thing tomorrow morning and give the updates.

kmy

yea, should of thought of that. Mods, is it possible to move to AUDIO category?

kmy

BINGO!!!, here it is. Its on page 9, "Setting FM Transmission". Will try it tomorrow.

Manual
http://www.harmankardon.com/resource..._US_revB_f.pdf

thanks, should of thought of it.

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

i had that thing years ago, i gave it to the GF. i hated it.....never cared for the cumbersome look it created

dejavu157

iTrader: (2)

move this to the audio thread mod!

kmy

Agreed, after i got it to work I didn't like it either. It made my ipod songs sound like TAPE QUALITY. Seriously, when you skip to the next track or when the song is about to begin/finish you can hear a lot of hiss just like what you would hear from a cassette tape. Also, the volume is very low when using this ipod system. Playing music with the Harman system at 2/3 volume is the same as 1/3 volume with my oem cd changer. Not cool at all. Now I'm thinking should I return my Ipod to the pawn shop and just stick with CD's...not sure.

I don't recommend Harman Kardon ipod system to any one.

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

seems like a good time to swap in a DDIN

ThomasGS4

iTrader: (19)

I've been looking to get a cheap iPod for my car. Email me.

thomasp23@hotmail.com