iPod error?

[parsons]

When I plug my iPhone 5 into the USB port, it gives me an "error". Anyone else have this issue? Do I need a Lightning 5 cable adaptor?

 

[Kevin107]

Error on your phone or computer? Does it show an error code? Does it still charge when plugged in the charger? That issue can be caused by many things. Software, charging port, cable, and even the logic board. First thing I would do is borrow a cable from a friend or family to try. Or try to connect it to their computer to see if it's your phone or your computer that is the problem. If it still give you an error then, time to do a software restore. (Less likely to resolve, but worth a try before bringing it to a repair store)
It might be worth it to clean the connector with a toothbrush and some alcohol also. (No toothpaste please, lol)
Let me know how that goes, we can troubleshoot further if that doesn't work.
Good luck!

 

[parsons]

Sorry, should have specified. It's when I plug it into the radio on the boat. It's a 2014 ar240 with the factory clarion.

 

[Kevin107]

That, I'm not exactly sure. I will try mine out the next time I access the boat.

 

[txav8r]

I don't know for sure, but I don't think you can plug an iPhone into the USB port. You have to plug an iPhone into the "Aux" port via the mini plug from the phone. In order to plug direct to the phone's lightening port, you will need an adapter and the only radio that I know of that hooks direct is the Fusion, and even then, it won't hook in the dock to an iPhone 5 or greater, only the 4 or less with a dock cable. I could be all wet on this, but the newer usb hookups are not for phone direct, they are for usb devices, aren't they?

 

[Shuck Water]

Get yourself one of these and for $20 you eliminate the cord entirely.

http://www.amazon.com/Streambot-Wir...1429301805&sr=8-2&keywords=bluetooth+receiver

 

[Julian]

Yeah...that USB port is probably primarily designed for a USB memory stick with audio files on it....

 

[octavio3311]

I was able to plug my iPhone 4s directly to my head unit with no problems and am still able to plug in my older iPod. But my new iPhone 5s gives me trouble. I called Clarion and they informed me that the Clarion is not compatible with the newer iPhone software.
I use 1 of these now and it works great.


http://www.crutchfield.com/mobile/Product/Item/Images.aspx?i=575RFBTAUX&tp=8395

 

[parsons]

That's what I was afraid of. Looks like there will be a radio upgrade in my future

 

[txav8r]

That's what I was afraid of. Looks like there will be a radio upgrade in my future

You really don't need to replace it, unless you just want to. You can buy a BT dongle to Bluetooth direct, or you can just plug a mini plug from the earphone port on the phone to the aux in port for the radio, or you can transfer files to a usb drive and okay direct. Changing the HU will drive you crazy. I have a great HU...it won't take an iPhone 5 internally either.

 

[parsons]

I know, but I like being able to scroll through songs with the radio (rear mounted remote) and not having to touch my phone with wet hands

 

[txav8r]

If your looking for an HU upgrade, this is what I have, that will give you all of that kind of freedom, I can't recommend highly enough the Fusion IP700i and companion MS-NRX200i wired transom remote. Full 4 zone control and produces a very clean signal for your amp. Some will tell you that the built in 50wx4 class D amplification is self supporting, and it is very nice, but it doesn't produce the same amount of power as a stand alone 50w to each channel amplification. But a guy that had no intention of adding amps, could add this unit, and some better speakers and get a 100% improvement over any of the stock systems. Here is a link to their page, too much capability to mention here.
http://www.fusionentertainment.com/marine/products/fusion-link-enabled/ms-ip700i