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Griffin Technologies iTrip FM Transmitter for the 3G and 4G iPod. Brand New with full Griffin Warranty. (GRI40132TRIP)
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Separated At Birth
The iTrip fits perfectly on top of your iPod. It never runs out of batteries - because it doesn't use them! It's powered from the iPod itself.
Cool right?
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New iTrip FM Transmitter for the 3G iPod
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You are looking at the coolest iPod accessory in the world. The New iTrip FM transmitter for the 3G iPod can play your music through any FM radio in your car, at a party, wherever the mood strikes you - and you have a radio.
It's clear that the iTrip is made specifically for the iPod. This gives iTrip advantages over similar devices. For example, with the iTrip, you can have the cleanest possible signal - because you can choose any radio station on the dial to tune for the best performance possible. You do this by 'playing' special station codes directly from the iPod itself. Simple.
Another advantage of the iTrip is that it needs no batteries, it receives its tiny amount of power from the iPod, and it can rotate out of the way to charge the iPod while still in use. No more batteries ever again.
There’s not even a power switch – just plug it in and go. It shuts off automatically after 60 seconds of silence - just like the iPod. The iTrip is the ultimate accessory for the iPod because it allows you to share the music and share the fun beyond your headphones. Don't leave home without it.
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Choose the correct iTrip (Exact same functionality - Completely different connector)
The iTrip comes in two 'flavors' - original and new. They both work exactly the same but one is for the original iPods with the FireWire connector on the top and one is for the brand new iPod with the dock connector on the bottom.
This iTrip is for the brand new iPod (3rd Generation) with the dock connector on the bottom.
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iTrip Stations
iPod Control Over 100 stations are available with the iTrip. You actually select your station directly from the iPod itself. An installed playlist called 'iTrip Stations' contains every available station. You can keep them all in your iPod or just keep the ones used regularly - you manage them just like songs.
And you can download the free iTrip Station Finder for OS X by clicking here! Station Finder is free software to look up possible available stations in over 240 cities in the US.
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Just push PLAY!
The iPod has two ways to play a song - but only one PLAY/PAUSE button. The center button is the SELECT button and will play a song - but it is NOT the PLAY/PAUSE button. The image above shows the PLAY/PAUSE button on both iPods. Use this button to change frequencies as instructed in the iTrip manual |
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iTrip Q & A
How does the iTrip get its power?
It is powered by the iPod itself.
How much power does the iTrip consume?
In our highly scientific testing, we found the power consumption to be imperceptible. In other words, it uses VERY little power from the iPod and has no real effect on battery life. You have more to worry about from the backlight on the iPod than the iTrip.
What is the “best” station to broadcast on?
Assuming you could use anywhere on the FM band that you wanted to, the best place to transmit is the center of the band somewhere around 98-103MHz. The major improvement is you will get a better stereo separation effect, which makes the music sound “more stereo” or “wider” than transmitting at either the top or bottom of the band. It isn’t critical, but it does make a difference.
However the real answer is - the best station to broadcast to is the CLEAREST station in your area with the least interference from other stations around. That will insure the best possible performance from the iTrip.
Can I charge the iPod while the iTrip is in use?
Yes, you just rotate the iTrip so the small indent on one side is facing the Firewire port, and that gives you enough space to plug in a charging cable. The iTrip remains connected to the headphone jack so you can keep transmitting your music.
What is the quality of the audio when played through the iTrip! Is it better than FM?
Simply put, FM radio is not the best quality audio in the world. It lacks some high and low frequencies, it has a fairly poor signal-to-noise ratio and it is no where near CD quality. The iTrip simply creates a mini FM radio station on top of your iPod, therefore it will never sound any better that the best FM radio station you've ever heard.
However, it still sounds pretty good. With a clear frequency the iTrip will deliver your iPods music at a surprisingly clear and high level of quality. And unless you have an AUX input or cassette adapter - it's the ONLY way to play your iPod in your car. As far as comparing the iTrip to 'other' FM transmitters, the iTrip's sound quality will win every time.
How do you turn the iTrip on?
Simply connecting the iTrip to the iPod turns the unit on. If the iTrip is already connected to the iPod then it will turn itself on after it detects audio for a few seconds. In other words, just press play!
How do you turn the iTrip off?
The iTrip will shut itself off if it does not detect audio for about 60 seconds.
Can I use the iPod remote control with the iTrip?
No, the iTrip does not have the physical space for the required female iPod headphone connector to provide a pass-through, and the iTrip occupies the iPod’s headphone jack so it is one or the other, not both.
I have a 2000 Lexus LS400. Do I have one of those windshields that impair FM transmitters?
The problem is that some windows have a metallic film, either as a heating element for defrosting or as a solar barrier to reduce interior heat from the sun. This metal film will substantially block the FM signal coming from inside your car, so your car stereo antenna that is outside the window never gets a chance to receive it.
Unfortunately there is no way for us to test the windshields of every car for every model year. You can usually tell which windshields have the film by looking carefully — if you see an unusual bronze or reddish tint you may have the metal film, or if your see a very fine grid pattern you may have woven metal wires, but check with your dealer to be sure.
Known examples of metal-film glass include GM front-drive minivans (1989 to present), older Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable and Lincoln models with the optional InstaClear windshield, and the “insulated glass” option on Audi A8 models. This insulated glass is more common in Europe; BMW-3-Series models sold in Europe have it, for example.
My car stereo antenna is line-of-sight through my back window, and my back window has an integrated defroster in the glass. Will this affect the iTrip?
Probably not. Most cars that have rear window defrosters use a thin metal wire running back and forth across the window with 1-2” spacing between traces. Unlike the “woven metal grid” or metal-film windows this is not a major obstacle to the transmitted FM signal, so it should work normally.
At volume levels above 70% I start getting distortion in the transmitted signal. Is this normal?
Yes. For typical rock/rap/pop music, which is recorded at full level and relatively low in overall dynamic range, the iTrip will start distorting above 70%. However, this is VERY dependant on the source music; a very soft piece of classical music may need (on average) a higher volume level to raise the music signal above the noise floor, or for any material recorded at substantially lower levels than maximum.
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