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Scosche IPBCK Bluetooth™ system

Digital wireless connection between your iPod® and your car stereo

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Want to go wireless with your iPod without sacrificing sound quality? Bluetooth digital technology makes it possible, and the iPBCK connection kit from Scosche makes it easy. Named an Editor's Choice by Popular Mechanics magazine and "Best New Accessory" at the 2005 SEMA electronics show, the kit includes a wireless transmitter with built-in rechargeable battery, a receiver module, a car power adapter, an audio cable, and a pair of iPod-specific mounting options.

Just plug the wireless Bluetooth transmitter into your portable player, connect the receiver module to your stereo's auxiliary input, and you're all set. Hit "Play," and your portable music player will send high fidelity sound through your car stereo — without any messy wires. Remember, you need to have a brand-name stereo with an input or a factory radio with an auxiliary input adapter to hook up the iPBCK.

The iPBCK kit also gives you a level adjustment so you can match the volume of your iPod to your other audio sources — no more scrambling for the volume control when you switch from radio to MP3. Use the included car power adapter to charge up the transmitter, and its rechargeable battery will give you up to 15 hours of complete wireless freedom. You can install the receiver module in any out-of-the-way location — the wireless connection will work up to 30 feet away.

You can even mount your player and the wireless transmitter up on your dash with the included dash mount clip. A double-sided soft case will keep your player and transmitter close together.

Highlights:

  • iPod-compatible Bluetooth connection kit for car stereos
  • for all docking iPods, including video iPods, iPod photos, iPod nanos, and iPod minis
  • includes wireless transmitter with built-in, rechargeable battery
  • receiver module connects to the auxiliary input on your radio and delivers up to 30' of wireless roaming distance
  • cigarette power adapter included
  • dash clip mount
  • includes double-side iPod holster
  • Bluetooth 1.2 compliant
  • compatible with either a brand-name stereo with a set of RCA inputs or a factory radio with an auxiliary input adapter
  • RCA audio cable included
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 

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What's in the box?

  • IKQBTREC Bluetooth receiver
  • IKQBTTRNS Bluetooth transmitter with 3.75"stereo mini-jack male connector
  • iPod Mini Holster
  • iPod 40-60G Holster
  • iPod 10-30G Holster
  • Cigarette lighter adapter with a 43.5" cable that splits (terminates in a power connection for the iPod and the other for the transmitter - each attached to a cable of 8")
  • Black Scosche dash mounting clip
  • Two Velcro strips
  • 6.5' Power connection cable
  • 20.5" EFX interconnect audio cables
  • Two plastic zip ties
  • Instructions (English/Spanish)
  • Product survey

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Features

Overview: This Scosche Bluetooth iPod mobile transmitter and receiver car kit are specifically designed to allow you to hook up most of the iPod MP3 players wirelessly to your car receiver, if it has auxiliary inputs. With the Bluetooth technology, you will have a wireless digital streaming range of up to 30 ft - at CD-quality (Note: range will vary depending on many factors like size of vehicle, placement of the receiver, and existing RF interference). You will have up to 15 hours of digital music streaming capability with a fully charged transmitter. This unit is Bluetooth 1.2 compliant and can be paired with multiple receivers, like the home receiver. With the home receiver (sold separately) you can take your music with you, by taking your iPod from car to home and listening to it without physically connecting it to an amp and speakers.

Bluetooth Transmitter: The transmitter hooks to the back of the iPod MP3 player, using one of the supplied holsters. There is also a stereo mini-jack cable that hooks into the iPod's headphone output and transmits the signal to the receiver wirelessly. The transmitter is charged by using the supplied cigarette lighter adapter. Once the transmitter is fully charged, the transmitter will give you up to 15 hours of digital streaming. There is an LED indicator on the transmitter that lets you know what status you are currently operating in.

Bluetooth Receiver: The receiver hooks into the auxiliary input of the radio and receives the wireless signal from the transmitter. It has stereo RCA outputs on the back along with a gain control knob so that you can set the level to match that of the other sources on your receiver. This unit is physically hardwired into the wiring of your vehicle. Choosing a proper location for your Bluetooth receiver unit will have the greatest overall effect on the performance of the system. It is recommended that an area at the rear of the car stereo, above the stereo, or in the glove box be chosen. Mounting the receiver higher in the dash will provide better operation.

Cigarette Lighter Adapter: The lighter adapter is designed to charge the Bluetooth transmitter and an iPod. The transmitter and iPod can be connected to the lighter adapter during operation.

Connections

Bluetooth Transmitter:

Front: iPod Holster connection

Left side:

  • On/off button
  • DC 5V power connection: For power and charging

Top:

  • LED power indicator: Blue/Red/Purple
  • Stereo RCA audio outputs

Back: Clip that can be used as a belt clip or as the attachment to the dash mounting clip (included)

Bluetooth Receiver:

Left side

  • Power connection
  • Output Level control
  • RCA audio output

Right side

  • Microphone input: not used currently, for future expansion
  • On/Off switch
  • Blue Power LED

Dimensions

Dimensions:

  • Bluetooth Transmitter:
    • Without Holster: 2.070" W x 3.530" H x 0.904" D
    • With Holster: 2.070" W x 3.530" H x 1.811" D
  • Bluetooth Receiver: 2.050" W (3.834" with RCAs) x 1.182" H x 3.953" L
 

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5 out of 5

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Written By cmorgan5990, Texas on Monday, February 06, 2006
 
This product is great. it isnt like other wireless units that have static in the music. It is truly C.D. Quality music. This product is worth the money!!!!!!!!!!!
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