I just installed this hu today and I'm loving it so far. Ideally I would like to have my ipod connected and able to be charged, but I don't want to use the HU to control the ipod. I would prefer to still use the ipod itself to control song selection,etc.
I tried connecting it to the usb port and it works like I was using a portable harddrive and I'm unable to select songs on the ipod. Is there a way to stream audio with the ipod through through the usb port of this HU, or am I stuck with either the aux inputs on the back or getting an ipod interface? Any help would be great.
Thanks,
-Mike

 

Most units do not allow you to use the IPod to control itself. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a way to do what you want.

 

https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-video/237195-finaly-an-ipod-interface-for-the-z.html

you might want to check this out. he says something about being able to use the wheel controls. i dont know if hes refering to the wheel controls on the IPOD or his head unit............

 

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm probably just gonna get the kenwood ipod interface.