I-phone play

If I connect my I-phone to the USB plug in the saddle bag it works great, clear and loud, but I assume it will run the phone down. Yes I use a memory stick to play some music I got free somewhere but the I-phone has purchased and better music on it so is preferable. I plug into the little small pin plug in the front unlocked cubby and it does not play very loud, no where near as loud as from the USB or the radio. I plan to possibly move the USB up to the front where I have a power outlet and can keep the phone charged. Eventually will be hooking up a Zumo 590 and will need all plugs I'm guessing for GPS and phone. The 590 has it's own music and will play anything accessible with the phone via blue tooth but still need to be able to charge. My question is about the sound volume when plugged into the small plug. Am I doing something wrong or something wrong with my tie in? Thoughts?

I don't use/ have music other than the radio. I beleave a I phone should run and charge your phone as long as the bike is running or you have the key in the accessory position. It's been 3 years sence I read that part of the owners Manuel .

Just to be clear my question is why the small pin plays much lower volume than the radio or the USP port.

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Originally Posted by 2wheelsforme

If I connect my I-phone to the USB plug in the saddle bag it works great, clear and loud, but I assume it will run the phone down. Yes I use a memory stick to play some music I got free somewhere but the I-phone has purchased and better music on it so is preferable. I plug into the little small pin plug in the front unlocked cubby and it does not play very loud, no where near as loud as from the USB or the radio. I plan to possibly move the USB up to the front where I have a power outlet and can keep the phone charged. Eventually will be hooking up a Zumo 590 and will need all plugs I'm guessing for GPS and phone. The 590 has it's own music and will play anything accessible with the phone via blue tooth but still need to be able to charge. My question is about the sound volume when plugged into the small plug. Am I doing something wrong or something wrong with my tie in? Thoughts?

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I'm not answering your main question here... but I wanted to remark that the USB connection in the saddlebag "should" keep your I-Phone charged up, when the bike is running. At least it does for my Ipod.

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Originally Posted by 2wheelsforme

If I connect my I-phone to the USB plug in the saddle bag it works great, clear and loud, but I assume it will run the phone down. Yes I use a memory stick to play some music I got free somewhere but the I-phone has purchased and better music on it so is preferable. I plug into the little small pin plug in the front unlocked cubby and it does not play very loud, no where near as loud as from the USB or the radio. I plan to possibly move the USB up to the front where I have a power outlet and can keep the phone charged. Eventually will be hooking up a Zumo 590 and will need all plugs I'm guessing for GPS and phone. The 590 has it's own music and will play anything accessible with the phone via blue tooth but still need to be able to charge. My question is about the sound volume when plugged into the small plug. Am I doing something wrong or something wrong with my tie in? Thoughts?

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I plug my iPod into the saddlebag and it plays loud, plus it charges itnup. I assume it's the same with the iPhone. It should maintain it charged.

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Originally Posted by 2wheelsforme

Just to be clear my question is why the small pin plays much lower volume than the radio or the USP port.

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The cubby connector "cares" what volume the controlling source is set to, whereas the USB port doesn't care.
Have you tried adjusting the media volume on your iPhone to "Full-Tilt-Boogie"?
It may not sound well at that level, and could possibly overload the input on the amp, so please adjust volumes responsibly....
Cheers,
Steve

Yep the phone is at max and still low volume. Glad to hear the USB also charges. I will work it out when I start to install the Zumo 590. Plan to take this thing apart to make the additions and changes I want after I receive the ordered parts and the manual.

Does the 1/8" plug insert fully into your phone? Sometimes a case will prevent that.
If you're not sure, try moving the balance to either side on the iPhone or the B and see if you have signal.
Try another audio source with 1/8" output to see if you can eliminate the phone or the AUX input.
If the AUX input always sounds bad it could be that 2 of the 3 wires that connect to the factory wiring harness have been reversed which would lead to your L/R being out of phase.

That sounds like some good advice. I will try those things when get back home from Christmas in Prairieville LA.

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Originally Posted by MisterB

Does the 1/8" plug insert fully into your phone? Sometimes a case will prevent that.
If you're not sure, try moving the balance to either side on the iPhone or the B and see if you have signal.
Try another audio source with 1/8" output to see if you can eliminate the phone or the AUX input.
If the AUX input always sounds bad it could be that 2 of the 3 wires that connect to the factory wiring harness have been reversed which would lead to your L/R being out of phase.

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I keep forgetting to advise people to check for this! Well done, MisterB!
Hopefully that solves the issue!
Cheers,
Steve

Not sure if this is your issue but......On using the 3.5mm plug/connector. I was using my earbuds with the Honda 5 pin connector and a headphone adapter and when the male end is plugged all the way in, I lost most of my volume. Turns out that there is a conductive piece at the base of the plug and when it came in contact with the receptacle, it would lower the volume. Had to pull connector out @ 1/16"

I don't know what happened but no problem now.

Lot's of riders have already chimed in on the fact of the USB connection in the saddlebag does provide power. It also allows music selection thru the left handlebar controls. The front audio input does have a slight volume difference from my ipod in the rear saddlebag, if you use your phone in the front cubby you will never be able to change songs unless your very quick opening the door then changing songs then closing the door at 65. First question - are you sure you plugged the audio jack all the way in the iphone? Now that you know the USB does provide power there is no reason to move it to the front. My ipod has been in the rear saddlebag since 2014. Reminder music over bluetooth generally will not have the same quality as music over hard wire. At 55 this may not matter to you.

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Originally Posted by Fla_rider

Lot's of riders have already chimed in on the fact of the USB connection in the saddlebag does provide power. It also allows music selection thru the left handlebar controls. The front audio input does have a slight volume difference from my ipod in the rear saddlebag, if you use your phone in the front cubby you will never be able to change songs unless your very quick opening the door then changing songs then closing the door at 65. First question - are you sure you plugged the audio jack all the way in the iphone? Now that you know the USB does provide power there is no reason to move it to the front. My ipod has been in the rear saddlebag since 2014. Reminder music over bluetooth generally will not have the same quality as music over hard wire. At 55 this may not matter to you.

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This has popped up before I believe. There are some threads that explain using a Bluetooth adapter in the USB port to connect your device. Add a powerport in the cubby and your golden :icon_biggrin: