I purchased this unit to go with a Kenwood PNAV-6019 that I purchased at the same time. The system was for my wife's 2004 Volvo S40. The ipod adapter was by far the easiest item to install. A couple of points:
1. The cable from the adapter box to the head unit is only about 3 ft long, so the box has to go near the head unit.
2. The cable from the adapter box to the iPod is long. It would easily reach down the length of the center console and into its storage box. I chose to rout it into the glove box.
3. It integrates seamlessly into the menu control of the 6019, although I am still trying to figure out how to get it to list the album/song titles.
4. There are two DIP switches that must be set on the adapter box prior to installation. I found the written instructions a bit difficult to follow, but sufficient. However, a visit to the site recommended in those instructions proviedes extremely clear help on setting the switches based on which items it interfaces with.
5. The sound quality is awsome through the 6019!
March 2, 2007
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Review written by Eric from Woodland Park, CO
I have had this interface for some time now. I have it connected to my MP-5032. It works okay, but it is kind of slow in displaying the info on the head unit. If you own a Kenwood you have two choices that I know of to hook up your iPod. one is the cable that plugs into your earphone port, or two being this unit. I have had both and would recommend spending the extra cash for the interface.
February 6, 2006
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Review written by Nathanael from Phoenix, AZ
This is a great product for use w/ personal playlists. If you have a lot of songs on your ipod, navigating by artist, album, or song name can be frustrating as the headunit takes a second or two to display each selection as you scroll through the list. A great product for anyone who likes to use random.
3-line display is great on my kdc-x889 - displays song info and playlist.
