Any way to turn cover flow off? I mostly use the ipod when I'm driving so I don't wanna have to look at the ipod every 5 seconds to take it off cover flow mode and change the song. Can you disable it by turning on the hold switch? Any way to turn cover flow off? I mostly use the ipod when I'm driving so I don't wanna have to look at the ipod every 5 seconds to take it off cover flow mode and change the song. Can you... » Read More Any way to turn cover flow off? I mostly use the ipod when I'm driving so I don't wanna have to look at the ipod every 5 seconds to take it off cover flow mode and change the song. Can you disable it by turning on the hold switch? « Show Less
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I just spoke with an Apple rep as I am also frustrated with Cover Flow. He said to: (1) plug my ipod into my computer / iTunes(2) go to my nano's Summary page (where you can see the storage space or refresh the unit, etc)(3) click on the Music tab(4) uncheck Display Artwork-- I hope that helps!
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Hey! Thanks for the reply!Just give it a try and let me know if it works. I still haven't bought it (because of the cover flow issue) but if that method works, then I'm definitely getting it :D
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FYI: Apple just released a SW update that adds an option to toggle CoverFlow mode off completely.
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I doubt it, I've only used the iPod interface so far and I have both steering wheel and on screen controls in my vehicle. The only thing that works correctly is the volume button. Every time I turn off the car I need to disconnect my iPod and reconnect it, to get it working back to where it was when I turned the car off. The installer I used told me these only work about 25% of the time, and rarely work as advertised. He was spot on with mine, it works to get sound out, but that's about it. I would look at other options, the only reason I didn't return this is that I paid to have it installed. I doubt it, I've only used the iPod interface so far and I have both steering wheel and on screen controls in my vehicle. The only thing that works correctly is the volume button. Every time I turn off the car I need to disconnect my iPod and reconnect it, to get it working back to where it was when I turned the car off. The installer I used told me these only work about 25% of the time, and rarely work as advertised. He was spot on with mine, it works to get sound out, but that's about it. I would look at other options, the only reason I didn't return this is that I paid to have it installed.
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Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear in a moment. Then pull the cable. End of story. I currently have about 5 gigs of backup info on mine & it is a real lifesaver. Hope this helps
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Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate than Apple, so for music purists, your sound is of higher quality. A plus for owning a ZUNE. Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate... » Read More Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate than Apple, so for music purists, your sound is of higher quality. A plus for owning a ZUNE. « Show Less
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You give up control which is a real problem. The head unit takes over totally and the controls on the ipod no longer work. This is a significant problem because it is nearly impossible to navigate thru the ipod using the head unit. The ipods internal control are infinitely better. I would not buy this product again because of this oversight. The SD27 left the ipod alone. I might switch back. I am using a ipod classic 160.
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The flap is magnetic and puts the iPad "to sleep" when you lay it over the screen - much like pressing the sleep button on the top of the iPad. I don't think you can disable it, but if you're closing the flap you couldn't see the screen anyways so it's probably best to turn it off. The screen "wakes up" as soon as you lift the flap, but you will have to unlock it with your pin if you enabled that feature. Hope this helps!
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I am guessing that you are referring to Siri. Siri get turned on by holding down the home button, I have done this accidentally myself. A small purple microphone appears in the bottom banner of the screen when Siri is turned on. Turn it off by pressing the home button.
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Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear in a moment. Then pull the cable. End of story. I currently have about 5 gigs of backup info on mine & it is a real lifesaver. Hope this helps Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear... » Read More Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear in a moment. Then pull the cable. End of story. I currently have about 5 gigs of backup info on mine & it is a real lifesaver. Hope this helps « Show Less
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I never turned it off, but found that I had to turn it on almost every time I got in the car. I used it to stream Pandora and liked the sound and the ability to skip tracks using the buttons. However, having to hold the button down for 5 seconds to turn it on got to be annoying very quickly. I searched the Internet to see if there was a modification or setting so that it would turn on automatically when power is applied, but could not find a solution so I've stopped using it in the car.
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No purpose as far as changing the way the toggle operates. It's for looks really. When you close the cover it will shut the toggle off automatically so then you don't have to second guess if you shut it off or not. I close mine just enough that its resting on the toggle its self so the light doesn't shine in my face. while im driving
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Did you adjust the screw adjuster under the rubber plug. I typically turn it clockwise until it stops and the back off a little. I have also found that not all MP3 or IPODs put out the same supply power. I had an IPOD hooked up to one amp and the volume was allot lower than what I was used to. After much testing and adjusting I tried a different IPOD and it was back to normal.
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No. It will stop making sound threw the stereo while I am driving or parked while the car is running and then start making sound again. When sound is not made the iPod is still charging and playing. Also if iPod is left on and playing when the car is being turned off it will continue playing.
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I did the same thing, not knowing that the 5th gen has the click wheel a little lower towards the dock connector. When you are looking at the iPod you can manage it (the word Menu is cut in half and needs the edge of a finger to press). But you sometimes only scroll 3/4 of the way around when adjusting the volume and can miss the back/next buttons and hit the pause button instead. I'm considering adding a small drop of glue for a bump, or widening the opening with a Dremel, so I can sense by feel where the back/next buttons are.
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I have and iPhone 5s and if I have music playing it will automatically switch to playing through this device when I turn my car on. When I turn my car off, the music is paused (although this takes a few seconds). If I'm not already playing something on my phone when I turn my car on, it will not start playing anything on its own. For example, it won't remember where I was last time I was in the car and automatically resume playing.
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yes when u have a ipod/mp3 player plugged in you have to use the ipod/mp player to change songs. you also have to make sure the volume is up on the ipod or no sound will come out of your head unit. i have a flash drive in my usb with over 150 songs but when using a flash drive you use the head unit to control everything.
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I just got the Road Trip yesterday and the problem I'm having is that I have to crank the volume up to it's loudest on my car radio to hear my iPod at a semi-decent level. I like it loud and louder and can't figure out how to fix this problem. The Griffin website doesn't help at all.
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Luke,It keeps your last setting. You don't have to constantly play with your iPhone. Effects have been good - I usually toggle between one reverb and one chorus.