Setting up ipod to CDA-9885R

SOURCE: Alpine Ipod/Stereo Error 1 message

Sorry but the ipod should never "die" when it's plugged in. I own this system and have encountered the same problem. The ipod should be continuously charging if plugged in, therefore it should never run out of juice.
Things I've been told to do f rom Alpine themselves:
-Get latest version of ipod software from itunes
-Plug ipod back into unit (via cord) with car turned off
-hold the center button and play button until ipod resets itself
-take off alpine face
-press the little button behind face to reset unit
I have done this with some success. The problem returned once in a while, however, for some reason after doing the process listed again a few months back, I've not had the error.

SOURCE: iPod? Operation

yep it sucks but you have to purchase the KCA-420,but its worth it.

SOURCE: iPod will not work.

simple solution sued  class action file by everybody that bought cda 9883 or cda 9885 they both have that issue just like apple was sue over there battery issue and i  would bet tell will come up with a response or solution  its there problem not apples they advertise that is compatible with apple there for it should work  because they follow apple  the apple ipod works fine by itself there for its not apples responsibility

SOURCE: Hooking up an MP3 to Alpine CDA-9805 head unit

ok when you look at the front of your system there is a button that has a (F) on it press and hold tell stuff comes on the screen then just keep pressing it tell you get to AUX off you should get it from there hope this helps

SOURCE: Cable to Connect my Ipod to my CDA-9847

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