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iSimple iPod® Adapter for Mazda

Control your iPod and add an aux input to select 2009-up Mazda vehicles with satellite-ready radios

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Peripheral

Why would I need an iPodĀ® adapter?

An iPod adapter allows you to connect your iPod to your car stereo, then access your playlists with your stereo's controls - a great idea for several reasons. One, you can scroll through your song titles on your stereo's larger display, instead of squinting down at your iPod. Two, you can route the adapter cable to your glove compartment or center console, so your iPod stays safely out of sight. Three, the iPod adapter keeps your iPod fully charged, so it's ready to rock when you leave your car. And last of all, some adapters bypass your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, using your stereo's superior DAC to turn your files back into music.

Our take on the iSimple iPod® Adapter for Mazda

by Zak Billmeier

Just because you've got a factory radio in your Mazda, doesn't mean you have to leave your iPod at home. Just install this iSimple iPod adapter — it not only allows you to listen to all your favorite tunes through your car's speakers, it even lets you control song and playlist selections right from your Mazda radio.

Your Mazda radio must be equipped with, or have the ability to support satellite radio in order to use this adapter. You'll get a handy auxiliary input for connecting an MP3 player, game, or other source, plus you can add HD Radio™ and Bluetooth® via adapters (not included). You can also use this adapter to get Sirius Satellite Radio with the help of a Sirius tuner and an adapter cable.

Note to Mazda 6 and CX-9 owners: If your Mazda is equipped with the mid-line or navigation radio, it will only support basic iPod operation. You'll know you have a mid-line radio if you see a small color LCD screen in the middle of the face of the radio.

Highlights:

  • control your iPod with select satellite-ready Mazda factory radios
  • auxiliary input for adding additional sources
  • iPod can also be controlled directly, giving you access to all your playlists
  • warranty: 1 year
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    Features and Specs

    Features and Specs
    General
    Adapter Type
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    iPod audio in w/ iPod control
    Vehicle Specific
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    Mazda
    Brand Specific
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    No
    Parts Warranty
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    1 Year
    Labor Warranty
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    1 Year
    iPod Compatibility
    Full-Size
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    Classic/5Gen/4Gen
    Nano
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    Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/
    Touch
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    Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1
    Mini
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    iPhone
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    Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS/Phone3

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    What's in the box?

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    • Mazda automotive media interface module
    • 24" Vehicle harness
    • 11' iPod connector cable (with an iSimple 8-pin connector on one end and an Apple iPod dock connector on other end)
    • 6' Audio cable (with an iSimple 8-pin connector and female stereo RCA connectors on one end and a stereo 3.5mm connector on other end)
    • Owner's Manual
    • Quick Start Guide
    • 5 iPod/HD Radio/Satellite/Aux control cards

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    Features

    Overview: The iSimple Gateway Automotive Media Interface (ISMZ571) seamlessly connects select iPods & iPhoned to many 2009-2011 Mazda factory stereos. The iSimple Gateway Automotive Media Interface also offers an auxiliary input for connection of other portable audio devices to your factory stereo. In addition, the iSimple ISMZ571 can be connected to the SiriusConnect Satellite Radio tuner or the iSimple HD Radio tuner (both sold separately). The iSimple Gateway Automotive Media Interface provides full control of these connected devices (except Auxiliary) through your vehicle's factory installed radio & steering wheel controls. The ISMZ571 will retain your original factory system features, such as satellite radio & rear seat entertainment (if equipped).

    Note: You can only connect two of the supported devices (iPod/iPhone, Auxiliary, Sirius Satellite Radio, or HD Radio).

    Vehicle Compatibility: The iSimple Gateway Automotive Media Interface (ISMZ571) is compatible with the select 2009-2011 Mazda vehicles equipped with a factory radio which supports Satellite Radio. The Mazda factory radio must have a button labeled "SAT". This indicates that the factory radio is satellite ready. The iSimple Gateway ISMZ571 is compatible with the following Mazda vehicles (as of November 2011).

    Make Model Year
    Mazda 3 2010-1011
    5 2009-2010
    6 2010-2011
    CX-7 2010-2011
    CX-0 2010-2011
    RX-9 2010-2011

    Note: The vehicle must be either equipped with, or have the ability to support Satellite Radio. Please use the Crutchfield Car Selector to verify compatibility with your vehicle.

    Made for iPod/iPhone Compatible: The iSimple Gateway Automotive Media Interface (ISMZ571) features an 11' iPod/iPhone cable to connect your Apple iPod or iPhone to your compatible Mazda factory radio. The iSimple Gateway ISMZ571 supports audio playback, browsing controls, information display, & charging of your Apple iPod or iPhone through your factory radio. You can also control your connected iPod/iPhone from your factory steering wheel controls or choose to continue to use your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. You are able to browse your iPod/iPhone's music, by Artist, Album, Genre, & Playlist in alphabetical order. The iSimple ISMZ571 is "made for iPod/iPhone" compatible & supports the following iPod/iPhone functions (as of November 2011).

    iPod/iPhone Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge
    Audio Video Head Unit iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Text Track Info
    dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N
    clickwheel
    color
    4th 3.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    mini 1st N/A N N N N N N N
    2nd N/A N N N N N N N
    video 5th 1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    3rd 4.3.5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    4th 5.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    3GS 4.3.5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    4 5.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
    4S 5.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y

    Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the factory headunit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or wait until a newer software update is available.

    iPod Compatibility Note: The Mazda 6 & CX-9 equipped with mid-line & navigation radio will only support basic iPod operation. Mid-line radios will have a small color LCD screen in the middle of the face of the radio.

    Sirius Satellite Radio Ready: The iSimple Gateway ISMZ571 allows you to listen to Sirius Satellite Radio in your vehicle by connecting the SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner (607SCC1, sold separately) via proprietary add-on Satellite Radio tuner cable (541ISSR11, sold separately). Once the Sirius Satellite Radio tuner is connected, the iSimple Gateway interface offers Satellite Radio audio playback, control, and information display from your factory radio.

    Note: A subscription is required to receive satellite radio programming from SIRIUS. SIRIUS Satellite Radio features more than 120 streams of original programming beamed coast-to-coast, including 65 streams of commercial-free, digital-quality music, and news, talk, sports, entertainment, and children's programming.

    HD Radio Ready: The iSimple Gateway ISMZ571 allows you to listen to HD Radio in your vehicle by connecting the iSimple HD Radio Tuner (Model # HDRT, sold separately from the manufacture). Once the HD Radio tuner is connected, the iSimple Gateway module offers HD Radio audio playback, control, and information display from your factory radio.

    Auxiliary Input: The iSimple Gateway Automotive Media Interface is equipped with a right-angle male 3.5mm stereo connector & a pair of female stereo RCA jacks for connecting an external portable audio device, which features an audio output or headphone output.

    Note: Only one device can be connected to the unit's auxiliary input at one time.

    Dip Switches: The iSimple Gateway ISMZ571 features four dip switches to configure the module for your compatible Mazda vehicle.

    Vehicle Harness: You will need to disconnect the Mazda factory radio's harness & plug the iSimple Gateway's vehicle harness into the back of the Mazda factory radio. The Mazda factory radio's harness then plugs into the iSimple Gateway's vehicle harness.

     

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