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Sony TDM-IP1 Digital Media Port iPod Dock | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.8
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 0.9 x 3.1
MPN: TDMIP1
Model: TDMIP1
UPC: 027242710894
EAN: 0027242710894
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Connects with compatible Sony home theater systems and receivers with digital media port input | | • | Compatible with many iPod models (5G/4G/nano/mini) | | • | On-screen display feature to search songs and view iPod video on monitor | | • | Charges iPod when placed on dock |
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Product Description
plays audio from all docking iPods * plays video from older docking iPods (no video playback from iPod classic, iPod nano, or iPod touch) * compatible with Sony BRAVIA home theater systems and select Sony receivers * 6-foot proprietary Digital Media Port (DMP) cable * audio and video output through supplied proprietary cable *
Amazon.com Product Description
Display your iPod on the smooth and modern Sony TDM-IP1 Digital Media Port iPod Dock and unleash the power of your music. Take full advantage of your DMP compatible BRAVIA home theater system or audio receiver's sound when you connect an iPod to the DMP. It lets you search through your music or view video from your iPod right on your television. For added convenience, the dock also charges your iPod's battery.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
First Take on the Sony TDM-iP1 June 1, 2007
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
I work from home and listen to an iPod quite a lot. Recently, I purchased a Sony Home Theater System (model DAV-HDX 500). Initially, I connected my iPod to the Sony via the ubiquitous Apple iPod cradle; however, controlling the iPod manually got old in a hurry.
The unit came equipped with an attached digital media port cable, which connected directly to the Sony receiver's DMPort. A separate video cable was supplied, which I connected directly to the TV's video-in RCA connector. The unit can also be used with a separately purchased video cable connected between the receiver and TV.
Setup was very simple and after I configured my Sony receiver to "DMPort1" and the TV to "AV1", a facsimile of the iPod's screen appeared on the TV and I was able to control the iPod by way of the Sony remote.
Visually, the menu is a little on the chunky side, but highly legible. Screen color may be set to Red, Green, Blue, and a couple variants of Gray. There are also modest on-screen controls for a screensaver, song shuffle, and song repeat.
The only moving part on the TDM-iP1 is a button, which allows users to switch between the iPod's own controls and control by way of a remote control.
The TDM-iP1 does charge the cradled iPod. This, however, may be the unit's major weekness, since the AV system must be powered for charging to occur. A separate power input would have been a nice touch.
At present, the Sony TDM-iP1 is selling for just under $100. In time, I would think the cost might drop to about $50, which is what I believe it's worth, despite its functionality and appearance. The unit's high price is why I've given it four stars; otherwise, the Sony TDM-iP1 functions as advertised.
As an aside, the Logitech Harmony 520 remote control can be configured quite nicely to control a TDM-iP1 by way of the Sony DAV-HDX 500. Nothing like one remote for all your audio and video components.
 A must have! November 8, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I own a Sony surround system DVD player with a digital media port on the back of the player. Instead of buying external speakers for the iPod, I purchased this media port iPod cradle and thus connected my iPod to my surround system. I gained several advantages by doing this:
1.I saved money by not having to pay for expensive external speakers for my iPod
2.I saved on space, for my iPod was connected on existing speakers.
3.The sound is great, unmatched by any external speakers made for the iPod.
4.I can control my iPod with my Sony remote control. This saved me from having another remote control (as with buying an external speaker system for the iPod for example). With the remote control, you can control all the functions of the iPod
5.I connected my iPod to my TV, allowing me to watch the movies stored in my iPod on my TV screen. That feature alone is worth buying this iPod cradle.
6.The iPod cradle is cosmetically appealing.
Overall, this is really a great cradle for your iPod if you own a surround system with a digital media port.
 No good for Ipod Touch October 24, 2007
4 out of 13 found this review helpful
Very neat item and works well with the sony surround system I have, but if you are looking to get this to go with the Ipod-Touch it wont work. It does not show any of the video and pictures on the device. This was the main reason I bought, so a bit of a waste for me. I would go with something like the monster cable version and save yourself about $50.
I returned it... April 6, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was pretty excited to purchase this after reading the reviews and wanting a dock for my ipod video to go with my new Sony D265 Home Theatre system. It was easy to hook up, but aggravating to figure out how to get the images to appear on the tv versus the ipod. It was nice to see the song titles and such on the tv, but it looked like I was looking at an old time DOS program. It is not the same format as you see on the ipod. I would have probably kept the unit if the album artwork appeared on the screen just as it does on the ipod. The remote control function does work with the ipod so you can forward to the next song, etc.
The video play back was difficult to figure out as well, and then not impressive once it played. I now see why they say the video for the ipod is truly meant for an ipod, not to be played on a 42" widescreen HDTV.
So I didnt think the purchase was worth the total cost of $86 I paid so I returned this unit and got a regular mini stereo cable that hooks to the front of the dvd player to the ipod. There was not any difference in the quality of sound between the two items. Granted I do not have the visual on the TV, but after what I saw from the TDM-IP1 - I am okay with that. Plus now I only spent $8 instead of the over priced $86. Please note if this unit was under $40 (total cost) - I probably would have kept it for the remote control and charging dock functions.
 sony only August 28, 2007
3 out of 21 found this review helpful
you cant hook it up to different brand only sony home theater or sony audio receiver are compatible
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