| The iPod is one of the newest ways to listen | | | | After you have done this, you are ready to |
| to your music. If you have a little computer | | | | connect your iPod to your car stereo. There |
| savvy, you can purchase an iPod and start | | | | are a few things you will need. |
| downloading all of your favorite songs | | | | |
| directly to your iPod. If you want to take | | | | First, you will need a 3.5 mm extension cable |
| your music with you wherever you go, that is | | | | with stereo connectors on each end plugged |
| what the iPod is all about. That is exactly | | | | into the aux input of your car stereo. You |
| what it is designed for. Simply plug in your | | | | can also use a cassette adapter if your car |
| ear buds, clip on the iPod and go. You have | | | | stereo does not have a sound input jack. Both |
| discovered the unique portability of the | | | | of these items can be found at car accessory |
| iPod. | | | | retailers. Next, if your iPod has a dock |
| | | | connector, you may be able to connect to some |
| However, iPods are not just for on the go. | | | | cars with a special adapter. |
| There are ways you can connect you iPod to | | | | |
| your favorite home stereo equipment so your | | | | The Universal Dock is just that, universal. |
| and your friends can enjoy all of your | | | | With the Universal Dock, you can do a variety |
| favorite tunes, too. Want to connect your | | | | of things. |
| iPod to your home stereo and have not a clue | | | | |
| how to get started? Here is a look at the | | | | First, connect the dock to your computer with |
| basics of how to solve this puzzling problem. | | | | the cable that came with your iPod. Now place |
| The solution could be as easy as a few cables | | | | your iPod in the dock to sync and charge the |
| and a Dock connector. | | | | battery. You will not have to reach behind |
| | | | the computer to plug it in anymore. Connect |
| Would not it be convenient to plug in your | | | | the dock to an electrical outlet using an |
| iPod to your home stereo when you are home | | | | iPod Power Adapter, and then place your iPod |
| with the stomach virus or when snow is piled | | | | in the dock to charge the battery. |
| high outside your door? Plug it in while you | | | | |
| are secluded indoors and watch and listen on | | | | Connect the Dock to a stereo or speakers |
| the big screen to your favorite music and | | | | using an iPod AV Cable or a stereo audio |
| videos. | | | | cable to play music from iPod. Control |
| | | | playback from a distance using the Apple |
| Or maybe you are giving a big party and want | | | | Remote. Display photos on a TV or other video |
| everyone to enjoy all your favorite music | | | | device using an iPod AV Cable or S-video |
| downloads. With a little instruction and some | | | | cable if you have an iPod with a color |
| equipment, you will soon be listening to your | | | | display. Display videos on a TV or other |
| iPod music at home or on the go. | | | | video device using an iPod AV Cable or |
| | | | S-video cable if you have an iPod with video |
| You can use your headphone jack to connect | | | | capability. |
| your iPod to your home or car stereo using | | | | |
| third-party stereo adapters. In order to | | | | The Universal Dock |
| connect your iPod to a home stereo, you will | | | | |
| need a 3.5 mm RCA adapter cable to connect | | | | The Universal Dock is the ultimate iPod |
| the iPod and the sound input of the | | | | docking solution. Any model of iPod with a |
| amplifier. | | | | dock connector can fit perfectly into a |
| | | | single Universal Dock through the use of |
| Most of the equipment you will need for this | | | | interchangeable inserts called Dock Adapters. |
| process can be found at electronic stores. To | | | | You simply insert the Dock Adapter that fits |
| keep from blowing out the speakers on your | | | | your particular iPod model, and then plug in |
| amplifier, turn the volume down to less than | | | | your iPod. When you want to connect a |
| half on your iPod. Use your stereos control | | | | different-size iPod, simply pop out the Dock |
| panel to control the volume to the desired | | | | Adapter and insert a new one. |
| level. Your iPod may need to be set higher | | | | |
| than half, depending on your particular | | | | The iPod Universal Dock package includes |
| stereo, so you can get a reasonable volume | | | | adapters for five iPods. New iPods will |
| through the outside speakers. | | | | include adapters for that model, and other |
| | | | adapters are available separately. |