Does this unit allow charging of the iPod while using the remote? If so, how?
1270666
To my knowledge, it does not; the battery seems to drain rather quickly when the remote is used, as well.
1270667
No it does not, since you must plug both devices into the same input on the ipod. Works great!!!
1270668
Sorry it's been a few years since I've used this thing... my answer is I don't know
1270669
The unit doesn't have a pass-thru so you can't charge while using this. It doesn't seem to reduce battery life so for me it's a minor inconvenience.
1852111
Yes it does. There is a connection port on the top of the unit. Since i do not have an ipod I have not used this feature.
284189
ok, so allow me to edit my comments. it does charge the ipod touch 2g but for whatever reason you have to turn the unit on and off every time you connect it. slightly annoying, not a deal breaker. just remember to TURN DOWN the volume before you hit play. The default volume at first power on is obscenely high. i don't get buzz of any kind but my unit is not an iphone. also, the remote under regular (read : everyday) use eats through a battery in about 6 weeks. Luckily, the CR2025 battery that it takes can be found for under 50c a piece on the internet (google it). Overall, I think this is an ideal dock for an office as it does reasonably well with really low volumes which most docks don't do and it's an extremely small footprint.
633355
Short answer- yes. Page 6 of the owners manual states:"An iPod is charged when set in the iPod dock. During power save mode, the iPod is not charged". I do not own an i-pod so I can not speak from experience.
2061823
It will control the volume coming through to the headphones, as others have said you can turn the iPod volume up and then limit it down with this control. However, it will not control the actual volume on the iPod like a true iPod remote cord would.
2078524
my ipod touch 4G charges & plays with this unit. in addition, the remote that comes with it can control pandora/slacker/radio/ipod.
1147872
Yes. Through the remote control, but i prefer to charge it thru a USB cable, which comes with it.
1659174
Yes, the one I bought from amazon chargers as well as connects iPod to the radio. I recently also tried an old iPod mini and it works well also!!
1038808
Nope, not that I've found. But if you are generally able to use IPods, use a computer and cell phone, dont have trouble figuring out how to use a remote control (like some older parents do) - Then once you toy around a bit, you will figure it all out. I just plugged mine in, charged it and pushed some buttons and it was fine... for using the radio and playing music off an mp3... especially if you just are using for when you travel. Anything more than that I cant attest to.
1720723
It has a charging base that the remote sits in to recharge when you are not using it for the TV.
1789818
I use an iPod Touch in mine, but it does charge it while I have it on the cradle. I can only assume that it will do so with the other devices.
1552956
No unfortunately it only controls your iTunes Player. I've tried to use it with some of the recording apps like Auria and garage band but none of them worked with the remote.
1753299
Yes. I used mine on this device while I had it. You charge the ipod with the USB cable and cigarette lighter adapter. The USB cable goes into the bottom of the device and the connector on the top goes into your ipod. I found the transmitter to be too weak so I returned this item. I prefer the Satechi Soundfly SD. http://www.amazon.com/Soundfly-Player-Transmitter-Stick-Players/dp/B0018P7WZ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377260749&sr=8-1&keywords=Soundfly+SD You can't recharge with the Soundfly but the FM transmitter is far superior to the one in your inquiry.
519181
There is no remote control. But, the control panel on the radio does control the ipod. You can surf playlists, play and pause songs, etc. You can also control an external hard drive or thumb drive the same way. I'm still happy with the unit, use it daily.
633353
Yes, when the iPod is plugged in and the unit's power is on the unit charges the iPod, and quickly I might add.
2070594
No, just the aux input that would come from the ipod /phone headphone jack. But if you plugged the radio in (not running off battery) there are 2 standard 120 outlets on the front that would accept a wall charger for your ipod /phone that could recharge it as it played
1239137
I am having the same problem. The iTrip documentation states that it should power the iTrip AND charge the ipod, however it's not doing the latter which is very important. UNFORTUNATE