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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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I'm wondering if there is any way to improve the iPod menu on the idrive.
The options it gives you are limited compared to using the actual iPod by itself.
Things such as search by artist and a good shuffle option.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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My iPod interface device that replaces the CD changer does have the ability to sort by..
Artist, album, playlist, POD casts, Genre and an all songs list.

I also have the ability to select random playback which is equal to shuffle.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Shlooky
My iPod interface device that replaces the CD changer does have the ability to sort by..
Artist, album, playlist, POD casts, Genre and an all songs list.

I also have the ability to select random playback which is equal to shuffle.
I don't get it.
I have the same device as far as I know and mine only gives me limited options.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by deansimpson
I don't get it.
I have the same device as far as I know and mine only gives me limited options.
Cd 1,2,3,4 and 5 select the different options. Artist, album, songs etc. it's In the interface manual.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by locomotiveBart
Cd 1,2,3,4 and 5 select the different options. Artist, album, songs etc. it's In the interface manual.
Ahh. Thanks. I'll try that. I don't have the manual.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Shlooky
My iPod interface device that replaces the CD changer does have the ability to sort by..
Artist, album, playlist, POD casts, Genre and an all songs list.

I also have the ability to select random playback which is equal to shuffle.
I've found all of the menus I was looking for except the random playback.
Any suggestions?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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When you are listening to a song, press down on the idrive control knob, then turn it to reveal more options. One of the them will be random all, random directory among others.

By the way, my list shows mp3 1, mp3 2, mp3 3 to 6, not CD1 CD2, CD3 etc. no biggie

Enjoy
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Shlooky
When you are listening to a song, press down on the idrive control knob, then turn it to reveal more options. One of the them will be random all, random directory among others.

By the way, my list shows mp3 1, mp3 2, mp3 3 to 6, not CD1 CD2, CD3 etc. no biggie

Enjoy
Thanks man!! You rock! I'm sooo happy now.
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