AUX in Honda MusicLink / iPod connector - now discontinued?

paul_b · 28th April 2007, 00:20

I ordered my Honda MusicLink prior to buying my Civic a few weeks back, and it was finally fitted today. I've not used it much other than random play and playing the existing iPod playlist, but the sound quality is - as I would expect - excellent.

However, usability wise, I'm finding it very poor indeed. I'm disappointed Honda even released such an unfriendly system. My dealer didn't provide a manual, but thankfully already had a copy from Lozza. Without it, it would have been a major struggle.

Tonight I've been Googling and now have another version of the manual, that suggests I should also have received a TTS (Text To Speech) CD. I think this is a US manual, as it mentions the XM radio. Perhaps we don't get the TTS software in the UK?

http://www.nuxx.net/gallery/d/39699-...de+-+Civic.pdf

The TTS software seems to be the only way of being able to (albeit in a long winded way) selecting music by Artist/Album/Genre etc. If I'm feeling brave at the weekend, I might try installing the TTS software. In the absence of a CD this can be downloaded from http://musiclink.honda.com/Down_TTS.html

Did anyone else get a TTS CD or downloaded the software and had any success?

My Googling tonight also came up with http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36596, from which I'll quote the following...

Quote:

To: All Honda Parts Managers

From: AHM Accessory Marketing Dept.

Re: Honda MusicLink Discontinued

Parts Managers,

Honda MusicLink P/N 08A28-1H1-101A will be discontinued beginning April 16th, 2007.

Honda will launch a new iPod adapter with upgraded software for 2008 model year that will replace the discontinued Honda MusicLink adapter.

It won't help me and others who already have the MusicLink, but let's hope the replacement will offer better ease of use. Honda's withdrawal of the old unit prior to the introduction of the new suggests to me they are acknowledging how terrible the unit is.

czechplastik · 28th April 2007, 13:28

I'm sorry you were so disappointed with it, as has pretty much everyone else that ordered it. At least Honda are acknowledging it is rubbish. Maybe we'll get the full compatability (with use made of the NAV unit) we crave. I'd certainly welcome it.

Bog · 28th April 2007, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_b

My dealer didn't provide a manual, but thankfully already had a copy from Lozza. Without it, it would have been a major struggle.

For what it costs the stealers/Honda sould provide a manual and the CD, they obviously do in the US!

Honda100 · 30th April 2007, 08:13

The one I looked at, and then rejected due to the poor operating system, came with a manual. I was all in a brown carton. I rejected it after reading the manual and realising that you could only choose 6 playlists via the head unit controls.

czechplastik · 30th April 2007, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honda100

The one I looked at, and then rejected due to the poor operating system, came with a manual. I was all in a brown carton. I rejected it after reading the manual and realising that you could only choose 6 playlists via the head unit controls.

It really was a poor effort. You're not the only one who was badly let down.

Unguided · 30th April 2007, 12:48

Are the EU/US links the same then, because if they are why did it take so long to come out in the EU when the US have had the link for quite some time?

It might be worth contacting a UK dealer to see if they have heard the same information as that discontinuation is for the US, as the guy who made the post is in San Antio.

paul_b · 30th April 2007, 20:19

I'm now wondering if the US units differ from the EU ones.

I installed the TTS software and it took around 4 hours to create the audio for the iPod. Connecting the iPod to the car though, only buttons for discs 5 and 6 appear to work (seems to be random play). Whatever I do, I cannot use the other disc buttons or Disc +/-.

My unit doesn't function as the US instructions suggest - I've tried both the with/without navigation section.

Looks like the Honda1-7 customisable playlists and the 8/9 might be all I can do.

gray52 · 30th April 2007, 21:37

ive been told a connector that will let you play the ipod videos is on the way, and full suport by a 3rd party will be ready by the end of the month, we wait and see. ipod videos on the satnav screennow that would be cool

sco77harris · 30th April 2007, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by gray52

ive been told a connector that will let you play the ipod videos is on the way, and full suport by a 3rd party will be ready by the end of the month, we wait and see. ipod videos on the satnav screennow that would be cool

whaaaaaaaaat where did you here this?? this is imense you mean the video on the sat nav wwahaahsweewah

gray52 · 30th April 2007, 23:05

i went to my local ice place and asked them for an ipod connector for the new honda civic. he phoned somewhere and they told him that a proper connector for the new civic was 2 weeks away...great. i then asked him if there was anyway to play videos on the satnav screen?? he then phoned the same company and he said they are working on this and would be ready at the end of may. now this would be worth waiting for i and i would pay around £250 for this fitted, so im going to wait and see. if it can be done mine will be 1st in the cue to get his done.

czechplastik · 30th April 2007, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by gray52

i went to my local ice place and asked them for an ipod connector for the new honda civic. he phoned somewhere and they told him that a proper connector for the new civic was 2 weeks away...great. i then asked him if there was anyway to play videos on the satnav screen?? he then phoned the same company and he said they are working on this and would be ready at the end of may. now this would be worth waiting for i and i would pay around £250 for this fitted, so im going to wait and see. if it can be done mine will be 1st in the cue to get his done.

Wow, keep us posted gray, that sounds fantastic!

sco77harris · 1st May 2007, 09:56

umm sounds a little like they were talking rubbish, is this for the whole of honda, this is amazing iwould love that

apemonkeyman · 1st May 2007, 10:06

It'd be even better if they also make one that offers standard composite video/phono inputs.

I don't want to buy an iPod.

sco77harris · 1st May 2007, 10:07

is there anyone we can contact to confirm this

TTDegs · 1st May 2007, 22:43

colour me dubious - but I really can't see how this is going to work

What exactly is going to happen to the iPod video feed when you select to use the Sat Nav, or Audio, or air con displays?

And what button would you press to get the ipod video feed back again afterwards?

iPod music integration - yes. It's using existing feeds.
And possibly there will be a proper connector to let you control it from the steering wheel - again the buttons and the feeds are basically there.

But video?

hey - I'll be happy to be proven wrong!

czechplastik · 1st May 2007, 23:50

I'm not bothered on the video, I just want an IPOD link that makes use of the lovely NAV screen.

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28th April 2007, 13:28	#2 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,794 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm sorry you were so disappointed with it, as has pretty much everyone else that ordered it. At least Honda are acknowledging it is rubbish. Maybe we'll get the full compatability (with use made of the NAV unit) we crave. I'd certainly welcome it.

30th April 2007, 08:13	#4 (permalink)
Honda100 Supporter Join Date: 31st May 2006 Location: Stockport Posts: 246 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The one I looked at, and then rejected due to the poor operating system, came with a manual. I was all in a brown carton. I rejected it after reading the manual and realising that you could only choose 6 playlists via the head unit controls.

30th April 2007, 12:48	#6 (permalink)
Unguided Join Date: 4th June 2006 Location: London Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are the EU/US links the same then, because if they are why did it take so long to come out in the EU when the US have had the link for quite some time? It might be worth contacting a UK dealer to see if they have heard the same information as that discontinuation is for the US, as the guy who made the post is in San Antio.

30th April 2007, 20:19	#7 (permalink)
paul_b Supporter Join Date: 6th April 2007 Location: London/Herts Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm now wondering if the US units differ from the EU ones. I installed the TTS software and it took around 4 hours to create the audio for the iPod. Connecting the iPod to the car though, only buttons for discs 5 and 6 appear to work (seems to be random play). Whatever I do, I cannot use the other disc buttons or Disc +/-. My unit doesn't function as the US instructions suggest - I've tried both the with/without navigation section. Looks like the Honda1-7 customisable playlists and the 8/9 might be all I can do.

30th April 2007, 21:37	#8 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 1,202 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (13)	ive been told a connector that will let you play the ipod videos is on the way, and full suport by a 3rd party will be ready by the end of the month, we wait and see. ipod videos on the satnav screennow that would be cool

30th April 2007, 23:05	#10 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 1,202 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (13)	i went to my local ice place and asked them for an ipod connector for the new honda civic. he phoned somewhere and they told him that a proper connector for the new civic was 2 weeks away...great. i then asked him if there was anyway to play videos on the satnav screen?? he then phoned the same company and he said they are working on this and would be ready at the end of may. now this would be worth waiting for i and i would pay around £250 for this fitted, so im going to wait and see. if it can be done mine will be 1st in the cue to get his done.

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sco77harris Supporter Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	umm sounds a little like they were talking rubbish, is this for the whole of honda, this is amazing iwould love that

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apemonkeyman Supporter Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 682 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It'd be even better if they also make one that offers standard composite video/phono inputs. I don't want to buy an iPod.

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sco77harris Supporter Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	is there anyone we can contact to confirm this

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TTDegs Super Moderator Car: '08 2.2 NHB CRV Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 7,736 Thanks: 93 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts iTrader: (3)	colour me dubious - but I really can't see how this is going to work What exactly is going to happen to the iPod video feed when you select to use the Sat Nav, or Audio, or air con displays? And what button would you press to get the ipod video feed back again afterwards? iPod music integration - yes. It's using existing feeds. And possibly there will be a proper connector to let you control it from the steering wheel - again the buttons and the feeds are basically there. But video? hey - I'll be happy to be proven wrong!

1st May 2007, 23:50	#16 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,794 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm not bothered on the video, I just want an IPOD link that makes use of the lovely NAV screen.