Hey i have a pioneer premier p780 head unit, an i was wondering if i could use a universal ipod plug like the link below and beable to listen to my ipod. Or would i have to get the pioneer adaptor box and the pioneer ipod cord. I dont care if i can control the ipod from the head unit, i just want to beable to listen to my ipod. I just need to know if it will hook up to my head unit before i buy it...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1195599476135

 

nope wont work...

why no look into the PAC to pioneer adapter in the car accessories section. It uses the IP bus jack on the back of the radio. the sku is 9040557.

 

But couldnt i just use this and plug it in to the aux, and just control the music from my ipod?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

 

cuz i really dont care if the song list doesnt come on my head unit. not that big of a deal, i just wana listen to my ipod in my car...

 

okay maybe you didn't understand my response. The cable i listed will do what you are trying to do,by using the IP bus audio input and can charge the ipod (depending on gen model). You will use the ipod wheel for control. Its basically plug and play.

And no the 2nd cable will not do what you want to do.

 

Ok so can i buy the red and white cabled one at a store or what?

 

If you mean the DEH-P780MP... http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/vg...tionManual.pdf then yes you can use the first linked iPod adapter, the stereo 3.5, [mini jack] AUX input is on the back of the HU. 94

 

ya so i use the red and white cable plug, put it in the back and run it to the front. But i have one more question, if i do use the red and white cable do i have to change any settings on the head unit to listen to music on the ipod or when i plug it in will it just start to play?

 

switch the source to aux

 

Not the red and white cable, the first one you linked... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1195599476135 94

 

Just to clarify:

If you deck has an AUX input, get the cable that goes from the mic jack on your ipod to 2 RCAs (Red & white). Plug those 2 RCAs into the AUX inputs on your deck. Switch the deck to AUX and done deal.

 

Not clear at all!!!
The AUX input on the Pioneer DEH-P780MP is a 3.5 mini stereo jack, the adapter cord the OP linked in his firs post is the correct one.94

 

I didn't look at the specific aux input this deck had.

 

Not clear at all!!!
The AUX input on the Pioneer DEH-P780MP is a 3.5 mini stereo jack, the adapter cord the OP linked in his firs post is the correct one.94

 

can i buy the keys at bestbuy it get my radio outor what is the easiest way?

 

the keys should have came with the headunit.
if you lost them or something, you can go to best buy and if they have a set they will give them too you for free. at least my best buy did, i lost the keys to my alpine HU and they hooked me up.

 

I ordered the cable that you need to make it work. Only problem is that the ipod will not charge this way. Nor will you be able to control the ipod thru the radio or read text.

 

if you use this cable only 2 speakers will work.
at least thats how my pioneer was,
if you want your ipod pick up an alpine deck that has full speed,
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1199494645912

 

Will the ipod charge if i get the one from bestbuy?

 

if your talking about that^^ one, no it will not charge it.

 

So to get it to charge my ipod too, i would have to get the adaptor box for the ibus and the pioneer ipod cord right?

 

please re-read my original post....
The answer you seek is there.

 

ok so if i use this one i will be able to charge my ipod while i listen to it from the head unit. But the songs wont show up on the head unit, right? But can someone tell me if it will fit in my head unitor not?

http://www.buy.com/prod/pac-ic-piop-...208033799.html

 

yes it will work with your radio and you are correct the songs wont show up...its basically an audio input jack for the pioneer that's shaped to fit the ipod.

Now as for charging the ipod it depends on what model (gen ) you have. Apple changed the position of the firewire pin in the ipods...so if you have a new nano,newer classic,3rd gen touch or 2nd gen iphone they wount charge through the "legacy" (older) products. thats probably my biggest beef with apple to date.

 

I have the 30gb ipod video, the black one. Will it charge with the cord i posted 2 posts up?