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Unlike most of the reviewers. Most people don't realize, newer iPod require a special Apple cable. This cable works great if you use it with the first generation Univeral docks.
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I'd just like to take this time to say this product is garbage.
Why does Radio Shack still even sell this product if it isn't even compatible with the newer iPod devices? On the box, which lacks proper instructions or a fair forewarning cautioning that this product doesn't work with more recent iPods like the iPod Classic 80 & 160 GB, Accurian more or less simply states that "This product works with your iPod so that you can watch your videos on the TV!" But the truth is that it DOES NOT WORK with the newer iPods which will one day (much like with computers) render the old ones obsolete. And to respond to several of these other comments (which to be fair, were probably mostly written before the newer iPods were released), yes, the TV Out WAS set to 'On' & the Signal WAS set to 'NTSC' & all that jazz, but the simple fact remains that this A/V cable connector product fails to work with more modern Apple iPods. Therefore, do not purchase if you have bought an iPod within the last year & a half. It's ludicrous & laughable that unofficial non-brand name companies try to sell & pawn off to the consumer products which are anything but productive & basically are useless for the appliance intended. For us practical people, we long for the day when everything can be made SIMPLE & EASY again, devoid not only of continual confusion & overwhelming complexity, but of unnecessary frustration as well.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Video does not work on TV with any settings on ipod classic 80gb 6g. The sound connections do work.[...]
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from Kansas City, MO on 3/10/2008
I used this product to capture video from my 5G iPod and the end results are fantastic. I couldn't believe it when I found out that Apple decideed to force users to buy thier A/V cord for the new CLASSIC iPod line. Just another reason why the iPod is the only Apple product in my house.
I have a 5th generation iPOD w/ a 30GB hard drive and was looking for an inexpensive cable to hook my iPOD to the TV. It worked - that simple. Cable was plenty long and did what it's suppose to. Nicely packaged for easy return (should it not be compatible w/ your iPOD).
Audio will work fine, but don't waste your time if you have a newer iPod classic. All you will get is audio. It doesn't matter whether TV signal is set to "On", or any of the other settings. I really wish they would have specified on the packaging that this is not for the newer iPod classics so that I wouldn't have wasted my time.
from atlanta, ga on 2/3/2008
This is not compatible with a 2g Ipod nano as a nano does not have video out options. I just wanted to display photos on a television and it does not work.
This wire doesn't work on the new iPod nanos and iPod classics. The new iPods require an a/v jack with an end that plugs into the dock, only sold by apple for [$]. So, if you have a new nano or the new classic, don't waste your time.
from los angeles on 1/11/2008
The first generation (v5, v5.5) video ipods will output video right from the headphone jack. That is what this device is for. The very latest ipods (fall 2007, "ipod classic" and "nano video") lose this feature and only output their video from the more complex dock in the base. This cable worked terrific on our 18-month old video ipod (60gb). You just have to go into the "video options" screen and set "TV out" to "ON" by clicking the center button. The ipod screen won't show the video but it will be output through this radioshack connector to your tv.
We have four IPODs in our home. It works great for the 30 GB & the original 80 GB IPOD (the version that didn't include the scrolling album art). Picture is good and it's easy to set up (see other reviews). However, we have two brand new, upgraded versions of the 80 GB and when you turn the TV OUT setting to ON, it tells you that you need to connect a video cable to the jack at the bottom of the IPOD. Apple must have changed the internal setup of the video settings... ???
from philadelphia on 12/29/2007
I've confirmed that this will NOT work with IPOD Classic (80 or 160gb). [...] Seems the only video cable that works with the Classic is only available directly from Apple.
Doesn't work at all for Ipod touch. There is no setting in the touch to change to get this to work.
Guys, if it doesnt work look into your iPod video settings and change it to NTSC and turn TV on . I was about to return this when i read one of the reviews here and tried it again and it works.
from Indianapolis, IN on 12/24/2007
I played with the video settings and it does not work with the IPOD Classic. Only the audio works.
This product might be fantastic at what is what designed for. Unfortunately, they do not specify that it does not work with the iPod Classic. I wonder what else it doesn't work with?
There was no instruction on how to set up. After get on the web and finding that settings in the video section need adjusted it still did not work. I have a 160 Gig Ipod. [...]
from La Mirada, CA on 8/4/2007
This product is great. I got it yesterday and I watched a movie on my tv. I was surprised at how clear it actually was. If you don't know how to work it, go into video from the main menu. Then go to video options. You have to switch the TV OUT to on. I actually leave it on ask because its easier, but yeah. So i really like this product. It is great for having friends over and watching movies that you may not have on dvd with good quality. The cable is 6 feet long which is great because it gives you more room to move your ipod around while connected. Great product.
This product is amazing. Its very easy to use. Also all of those other commets were its says that the screen is messed up they are wrong. At first when i tried it, it did't work but i messed around with the ipod tv signal that was NTSC and the TV OUT that was ON. Thats all you have to do and it works. It's easy, and also cheap. I recomment that you buy it if you have movies or just want to listen to music on your tv also pics.
It works okay. The overall picture quality isn't great but it works. The only true problem is that the instructions don't specify that you need to go into your video setting and select tv out on
I set the ipod for tv on. Then I plug it in, play the video, but the video is jumping up and down on the tv screen....wow.....
This a good product once u figure out how to use it. I had trouble until reading a review that said turn tv on. That setting is located ounder video settings. click on tv until it says on. Then u should have no problem. The overall picture calrity is ok, not bad for fun entertainment, but not for big parties.
I was reading the comments about this product and I was very dissapointed at first with this product. Until I read the comments about "video settings" I forgot to turn the TV OUT "On" I was just about to return it. I think this product should come with more specific instruction.
This was a great product just change the settings to tv on which can be done by going to video settings setting tv to ask then when you want to watch a video it will ask you for tv off or tv on just click on on and it will work perfectly!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great buy! Sounds like the guy below didn't have the iPod set to "TV on". Same thing happened to me, but I was able to fix it using Apple's doc.
Hi. This product is great! The first cord I bought was defected, but my replace cord works great. You don't have to buy the cord that apple created this cord works just as well.
awesome product! very nice price too! a must-buy for every1 wiht an ipod
once i knew to change the setting... it was AWESOME... must buy. thank you to other reviews to let me know to change my setting=)
GREAT PRODUCT! and such a good price.
Definitely a must buy. Make sure to change the settings on your iPod FIRST. Otherwise you end up with sound only. Lengthy cable is a plus!
It does videos, audio, and photo slideshows, but if you want to see photo stills it doesn't work. Once I got the hang of it (and read up on it) it worked perfectly fine. Read up about setting the iPod to TV out on apple.com before playing with it, otherwise your initial results will be very discouraging.
Thought it didn't work either. Great feedback helped. Must set TV OUT to ON. It's on the IPOD, in Photoshow settings. Much cheaper than Apple or Belkin, great results.
apple doesn't make this obviously clear, but you must change the settings on your ipod to tv out for it to play video on the tv. otherwise, you hear only sound. there is nothing wrong with the cable; it is fine.
It didn't work. all you could hear was the sound, there was no video. do NOT buy this product!