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iPod connecter or AUX jack on back of Becker radio/Nav system

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  1. ccferrari

    ccferrari Karting

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    #1 ccferrari, Apr 16, 2011
    Dear F-Chat,
    Pardon if this subject has been covered...
    Does anyone know whether there is an audio AUX connecter on the back of the Becker radio/Nav that Ferrari provides as OEM equipment on new cars?

    I'd just like to make a simple connection from my iPod to the AUX port if possible. This is for my 599.

    Thank you!
    ccFerrari
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #2 greyboxer, Apr 16, 2011
    Didn't you ask this question and have it answered three years ago !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    An yes there are a few other similar threads too
     
  3. ccferrari

    ccferrari Karting

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    #3 ccferrari, Apr 16, 2011
    Hmmm...I thought this might be a good source for information. Thanks anyway. I'll call the Ferrari dealer and other audio service shops instead. Best, ccferrari
     
  4. FJerry

    FJerry Formula Junior

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    #4 FJerry, Apr 16, 2011
    The 599 has an ipod option I bet the radio has an input for it but you might need a cable specific to the radio.
     
  5. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

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    #5 Need4Spd, Apr 16, 2011
  6. ccferrari

    ccferrari Karting

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    #6 ccferrari, Apr 16, 2011
    Dear FJerry and Need4Spd,
    Thank you very much for your kind help. I didn't want to attempt anything without knowing if there might be a possible solution. This gives me confidence it is worth going through the trouble of pulling the radio out of the GTO in hope of finding the right type of cable required to connect and possibly power my iPod/iPhone. The web link was especially helpful.
    Thank you again!
    ccferrari
     
  7. FJerry

    FJerry Formula Junior

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    #7 FJerry, Apr 17, 2011
    Youre very welcome- with a car of this level, I suggest you bring it to a really top shop to do the work. Doesn't the car have iPod from the factory?
     
  8. ccferrari

    ccferrari Karting

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    #8 ccferrari, Apr 17, 2011
    Not configured initially. In the Scud it was too noisy to even try and listen to music and Bluetooth was impossible for the folks on the other end of the phone line. In the GTO, the same in race mode but in sport mode, surprisingly, it is civil enough to enjoy some background music in the long drive back from an event. Thanks again.
     
  9. FJerry

    FJerry Formula Junior

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    #9 FJerry, Apr 17, 2011
    Makes sense. Good luck with it. Im sure you'll hear this over and over but I am compelled to say you have the best sound system ever already! :)
     
  10. ccferrari

    ccferrari Karting

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    #10 ccferrari, Apr 18, 2011
    :-D
     
  11. ccferrari

    ccferrari Karting

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    #11 ccferrari, May 9, 2011
    Finally received the cable and carved out some time. Very, very easy installation.
    Picture 1: Shows the purchased iPod Becker cable. Also, the 599 GTO package that comes with the car and has the security removal keys. Obviously, these will not be shown.
    Picture 2: The radio prior to iPod cable installation. Just pull out the old plug and put in the new.
    Picture 3: Next, the subtle tricky part, as the instructions that came with the cable didn't work. So, go to the radio manual that came with the car and turn to the page that describes "system Settings" and look for "external device." Select external device "AUX" and NOT "iPod." The reason? Because the iPod software was not spec'ed with the car and therefore not installed.
    Picture 4: Turn on your radio and push the "media" button. Your choice is now a) the single slot CD player, or, "external" or "aux" device. Select the "external" or "aux" device and your iPod is 100% up and running, playing through your radio.

    Nav, phone, bluetooth, radio, single CD player and now iPod (aux) are the usable features of the radio.

    Once again, thanks for the help. And yes...the engine is the sweetest music and rockin' out it in the background makes for fun spirited ride n' drives. :)

    All the best!
    ccferrari
     
  12. ccferrari

    ccferrari Karting

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    #12 ccferrari, May 9, 2011
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  13. FJerry

    FJerry Formula Junior

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    #13 FJerry, May 9, 2011
    Very nice- kudos! :)
     
  14. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

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    #14 Need4Spd, May 9, 2011
    Glad it worked out!
     
  15. tmario

    tmario Formula Junior

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    #15 tmario, Mar 15, 2012
    Bumping this thread as I am trying to get the iPod cable installed in my 599 and I assume like cc that mine won't have the "software" as the iPod was not initially specced. Does anyone know if the software is available somehow?

    Also, does the software make it so I would be sable to pick out lists and tracks from the radio head without having to resort to touching the iPod itself?

    I would appreciate any help.

    Mario
     
  16. edeo

    edeo Karting

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    #16 edeo, Mar 16, 2012
    Mario,
    My 2010 599 came with the iPod option. It has a cable & pocket in the glove box for the iPod and the iPod is controlled from the radio controls. It came set up as AUX and not as iPod.
    Based upon what the OP said, the software must have been preloaded because there wasn't a separate disc. There was a disc for the GPS system.

    Edeo
     
  17. FJerry

    FJerry Formula Junior

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    #17 FJerry, Mar 16, 2012
    There should be a software disc with the car. You can go into the menu options and select either AUX or iPod. If the iPod choice isn't available I suggest taking it up with your dealer.
     
  18. zalsabti

    zalsabti Rookie

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    #18 zalsabti, Oct 26, 2016
    Dear ccferrari
    Do you have the part number for the cable you installed?
     

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