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