don't think classics support tv out through the headphone jack anymore, only through dock (can someone confirm/retort this). is this how you are trying to connect it?
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-locks-tv-out-in-new-ipods-breaks-video-add-ons/11371
ilounge has basically confirmed that all video add-on devices or similar devices don't work on the new classics or nanos-
The article says the old universal dock works though...
Testing results with old accessories have been mixed, but largely negative. iLounge has tested the new iPods with Apples Universal Dock and iPod Hi-Fi, both of which unlock the TV Out optioneven though the Hi-Fi has no video out feature. We have also confirmed that the new iPods do not work in popular portable video displays such as the Memorex iFlip and Sonic Impact Video-55, or most speakers with video output capabilities. One notable third-party exception is Bowers and Wilkins recent $600 speaker system Zeppelin, which appears to contain an authentication chip and have been assisted during development by Apple, unlike its lower-priced peers.
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-locks-tv-out-in-new-ipods-breaks-video-add-ons/11371
ilounge has basically confirmed that all video add-on devices or similar devices don't work on the new classics or nanos-
i just got a 80 gig classic and the tv out option allows me to choose between on off and ask...
my question is what kind of cable should i get...
dos it connect through the ipod connector via usb because the ipod link above shows just component or composite with usb end...
i am confused help me please...
anybody with classic and has this worked?
don't think classics support tv out through the headphone jack anymore, only through dock (can someone confirm/retort this). is this how you are trying to connect it?
You are correct; on my 4th, 5th gen iPods, I could use my headphones' jack and plug in the A/V out cable from there. The Classic version requires a dock connector; there is even the icon there than says I have to use the dock connector.
I believe there is a new AV cable that simply plugs into the bottom of the iPod Classic. No Dock.
Well you want plug it into the dock. I checked it out at the store; you can do one of two things: plug it in directly, it comes with component and audio cables and a USB plug; or you can plug it into the dock. It's not any difference. You're paying $50 for the dock that really does nothing; and $50 for the A/V cable.