Ipod options on 2004 575M?

cgt · 04-05-2009, 10:04 AM

Sacreligious I know but does anyone know if an iPod can be connected to the standard factory head unit in a 2004 575M?

Thank you

Andrew · 04-05-2009, 04:35 PM

I think you want the Dension Ice kit:
http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/iP...Ice%3Elink_One

Andrew · 04-05-2009, 04:40 PM

Does your car have a Becker deck?

cgt · 04-06-2009, 02:56 AM

Indeed, the standard Ferrari badged Becker unit.

JazzyO · 04-06-2009, 04:31 AM

Not sacrilegeous at all. I replaced the Becker in my 550 by a JVC unit with Navi, Hard drive for music, and rear view camera. Have not looked back since - what a pleasure. I hate CD changers!

Onno

Gcalo · 04-06-2009, 07:33 AM

All Ferrari's are still two channel analog units.

Very easy to attach an iPod in place of the CD input.

There is a link in tech section how to do this. Have to look for it.

cgt · 04-06-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gcalo

All Ferrari's are still two channel analog units.

Very easy to attach an iPod in place of the CD input.

There is a link in tech section how to do this. Have to look for it.

Thanks guys, there is a Becker CD changer in the trunk. I may just change for a more modern Becker unit that will look OEM and give me MP3/SD Card facility too.

fou · 01-29-2010, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gcalo

All Ferrari's are still two channel analog units.

Very easy to attach an iPod in place of the CD input.

There is a link in tech section how to do this. Have to look for it.

Am I the only one who cannot find the "tech section" on this site?

cgt · 01-29-2010, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fou

Am I the only one who cannot find the "tech section" on this site?

It's a subsection under the model grouping, as this post is.

To update, I replaced my unit with a Cascade which brings it bang up to date with Sat Nav/MP3 and bluetooth.

Granucci · 01-29-2010, 11:48 AM

My Alpine, 456, has the iPod connection burried in the glove box...but expecting that's not much help: PS, unless wife is passenger, I have no patience for fidling with radio stuff.

fou · 03-12-2010, 08:27 PM

I own a 575 with the Becker/Ferrari 4372 unit. I have ordered, and received, an Ipod connection directly from Becker.

http://www.beckerautosound.com/Ipod%20cable%20list.html

It plugs into the slot where the CD player plugs and is easily reached by pulling the head unit and switching the plugs. You can discreetly run the cable out the bottom of the center console. It comes with instructions. You need to empty your CDs prior to switching because your CD player will lose power and be replaced with the Ipod. Be advised that the new generation Ipods require a charger adaptor if you want the Ipod to charge while connected. If you plan to just use it periodically, you can run the Ipod without the charged adaptor and charge your Ipod at home.

You also need to follow the instructions included for the Mercedes head unit to activate the auxiliary. I am running a generation 5 version of the Nano. It greatly improves the sound in my car, and has completely erased any desire to upgrade the original look and appearance of the car because it sounds good.

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04-06-2009, 02:56 AM	#4
cgt Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London, UK Ferrari Life Posts: 104	Indeed, the standard Ferrari badged Becker unit.

04-06-2009, 04:31 AM	#5
JazzyO Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Ferrari Life Posts: 4,289	Not sacrilegeous at all. I replaced the Becker in my 550 by a JVC unit with Navi, Hard drive for music, and rear view camera. Have not looked back since - what a pleasure. I hate CD changers! Onno

04-06-2009, 07:33 AM	#6
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	All Ferrari's are still two channel analog units. Very easy to attach an iPod in place of the CD input. There is a link in tech section how to do this. Have to look for it.

03-12-2010, 08:27 PM	#11
fou Owner Join Date: Oct 2006 Ferrari Life Posts: 49	I own a 575 with the Becker/Ferrari 4372 unit. I have ordered, and received, an Ipod connection directly from Becker. http://www.beckerautosound.com/Ipod%20cable%20list.html It plugs into the slot where the CD player plugs and is easily reached by pulling the head unit and switching the plugs. You can discreetly run the cable out the bottom of the center console. It comes with instructions. You need to empty your CDs prior to switching because your CD player will lose power and be replaced with the Ipod. Be advised that the new generation Ipods require a charger adaptor if you want the Ipod to charge while connected. If you plan to just use it periodically, you can run the Ipod without the charged adaptor and charge your Ipod at home. You also need to follow the instructions included for the Mercedes head unit to activate the auxiliary. I am running a generation 5 version of the Nano. It greatly improves the sound in my car, and has completely erased any desire to upgrade the original look and appearance of the car because it sounds good.