XC90 - IPod

totemant · Dec 3rd, 2009, 18:13

Having had my XC90 Active now for a month and with Christmas coming up I was thinking of getting Ipod with the main idea of using it in the car.
As I've never bought or owned an ipod before I would be interested to hear which ipod to get and which way is best to connected it to the car.

Many thanks to all of you that answers

Paul Wildsmith · Dec 3rd, 2009, 18:55

I recommend you buy a cheap USB stick and use that (you should have the USB connection on your car). If you do go for an IPOD, needs to be a version post 2005 to work.

lordlichfield · Dec 4th, 2009, 16:59

I'm running an Ipod classic via USB in the XC90. I tried connecting my Iphone 3GS but it didn't like it. You need to run it through the USB connection to retain control over the playlists via the steering wheel - running it via the AUX socket means you will need to control via the Ipod itself.

Chaddie · Dec 5th, 2009, 02:41

I have a 8GB Nano (v.2) and an iPhone (3GS), both work & charge via the USB socket (using the standard white Apple cable), but I've switched to using a 4GB (cheap) USB Stick.

It saves having to connect and unconnect, just leave it always plugged in, no batteries to worry about, way easier to use / control and IMHO the sound is better.

My tip for a USB stick, is to create folders of Artists / Bands and then sub folders of there Albums / Songs. Makes it quick and easy to find what you want to listen to and once one folder has played it auto moves to the next one down.

But don't do like I did and copy loads of music bought from iTunes onto the USB stick, they are in Apples 'ACC' format and the Volvo only plays MP3 or WMA formats.

Chaddie

Paul Wildsmith · Dec 5th, 2009, 14:02

You can convert from AAC to MP3 within itunes

rustybaby · Dec 12th, 2009, 16:03

Very intersting thread this...
I've got a 2004 XC90 with the High Performance sound system and I'd love to be able to use my MP3 player in the car. I don't know of the USB connection mentioned in the earlier posts so will assume my car doesnt have one. I dont like the FM transmitters as the quality is really poor.
I'd be grateful for thoughts on a solution to this.
Regards,
Russ

bignose · Dec 12th, 2009, 19:09

http://www.imiv.ca/cms/

rustybaby · Dec 13th, 2009, 18:04

Hi Bignose, thanks for the link.

I've looked through the spec but it doesnt seem to support the XC90...
are you currently using one of these?
Regards,
Russ

gottagetbiggergate · Dec 16th, 2009, 09:14

I'm interested in how the USB memory stick works. Can anyone tell me how you select tracks when using it. Thanks in advance.

Gotta (Xc90 on order)

Chaddie · Dec 16th, 2009, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by gottagetbiggergate

I'm interested in how the USB memory stick works. Can anyone tell me how you select tracks when using it. Thanks in advance.

Gotta (Xc90 on order)

You use the steering controls, so Volume UP / Down and the Arrows for skip Forward / Backwards.

You can also press 'ENTER' and it gives a list of all the music files, Tracks, Artists, Albums (Folders / Sub Folders etc), so you can jump straight to a Track or Album etc. but this depends on how you've saved the music tracks onto the USB Stick.

Chaddie

Dec 3rd, 2009, 18:13	#1
totemant Totemant Last Online: Jul 16th, 2017 21:17 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: stafford	XC90 - IPod Having had my XC90 Active now for a month and with Christmas coming up I was thinking of getting Ipod with the main idea of using it in the car. As I've never bought or owned an ipod before I would be interested to hear which ipod to get and which way is best to connected it to the car. Many thanks to all of you that answers

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Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 09:59 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	I recommend you buy a cheap USB stick and use that (you should have the USB connection on your car). If you do go for an IPOD, needs to be a version post 2005 to work. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

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Chaddie Ex Serial Volvo Buyer Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 04:17 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire View Photos By: Chaddie	I have a 8GB Nano (v.2) and an iPhone (3GS), both work & charge via the USB socket (using the standard white Apple cable), but I've switched to using a 4GB (cheap) USB Stick. It saves having to connect and unconnect, just leave it always plugged in, no batteries to worry about, way easier to use / control and IMHO the sound is better. My tip for a USB stick, is to create folders of Artists / Bands and then sub folders of there Albums / Songs. Makes it quick and easy to find what you want to listen to and once one folder has played it auto moves to the next one down. But don't do like I did and copy loads of music bought from iTunes onto the USB stick, they are in Apples 'ACC' format and the Volvo only plays MP3 or WMA formats. Chaddie __________________ XC70 SE Lux D5 (215bhp) Geartronic (2012MY) Drivers Pack, Security Pack, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Glass, Active 4C, Front & Rear Cameras, DAB Radio, Spoiler & Side Scuff Plates. Last edited by Chaddie; Dec 5th, 2009 at 02:44.

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Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 09:59 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	You can convert from AAC to MP3 within itunes __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

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lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	I'm running an Ipod classic via USB in the XC90. I tried connecting my Iphone 3GS but it didn't like it. You need to run it through the USB connection to retain control over the playlists via the steering wheel - running it via the AUX socket means you will need to control via the Ipod itself.

Dec 12th, 2009, 16:03	#6
rustybaby New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2009 18:23 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Poulton-le-Fylde	Very intersting thread this... I've got a 2004 XC90 with the High Performance sound system and I'd love to be able to use my MP3 player in the car. I don't know of the USB connection mentioned in the earlier posts so will assume my car doesnt have one. I dont like the FM transmitters as the quality is really poor. I'd be grateful for thoughts on a solution to this. Regards, Russ

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rustybaby New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2009 18:23 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Poulton-le-Fylde	Hi Bignose, thanks for the link. I've looked through the spec but it doesnt seem to support the XC90... are you currently using one of these? Regards, Russ

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gottagetbiggergate Gottagetbiggergate Last Online: May 29th, 2014 15:46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sussex	I'm interested in how the USB memory stick works. Can anyone tell me how you select tracks when using it. Thanks in advance. Gotta (Xc90 on order)

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