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Kenwood KCA-iP500

iPod Adapter and Charger for Kenwood Compatible Head Units

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Kenwood iPod interface • Compatible with 2003-Up Kenwood receivers with CD Changer Controls

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The Kenwood KCA-iP500 interface charges your iPod and connects it directly to a compatible Kenwood radio. The radio controls can be used to select songs from the iPods playlist and the information can be displayed on the head unit screen. The iPod can be tucked away so that it is not distracting while you are driving. The iPod interface provides the best sound quality possible from this direct connection and with the charging capability, you can listen to music all night long.

Product Features:
  • iPod Interface with built-in charger
  • Update: Select 2005+ Kenwood receivers provide enhanced features including multi-line display and list search
  • Displays file text including album, artist, and song names, with the ability to scroll additional information (depending on receiver model)
  • Adhesive Mounting Pad Included for out of the was installation
  • Compatible with 2003-Up Kenwood CD Receivers with CD Changer Control
  • iPod Dock Connector
  • Control and Display information from your iPod on your Kenwood Receiver
  • Use your Kenwood receiver's built-in sound enhancement features to custom-tailor your iPod tunes
  • iPhone pauses audio playback when receiving a call
  • Connects to most iPods including, but not limited to: 20GB, 60GB, 3GB, 4GB, iPod Mini, and Photo iPods (not compatible with iPod Shuffle)
  • Will not charge the iPhone 3G, iPod nano 4th generation and the iPod touch 2nd generation without the Scosche PassPORT
  • Dimensions: 3-1/8" L x 2-5/16" W x 7/8" H
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty
Compatibility List: Note: If you would like a less expensive connector and do not mind sacrificing a few features, the iPod to Kenwood Auxiliary Adapter is the perfect adapter.

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Specifications & Details


Adapter Specifications
iPod Car Adapter Type
Aftermarket Stereos
Compatible Brands
Kenwood
Provides a Charge
Yes
Allows Audio Playback
Yes
Allows Video Playback
No
Cable Connection Port
CD Changer Port
Compatible Apple Devices
iPhone 3GS (Additional Adapter Required For Charging)
iPhone 3G (Additional Adapter Required For Charging)
iPhone (Additional Adapter Required For Charging)
iPod Mini (4 & 6GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (Additional Adapter Required For Charging)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (Additional Adapter Required For Charging)
iPod Nano 5th Generation (Additional Adapter Required For Charging)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Video 5th Generation (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod 4th Generation (20 & 40GB)
iPod 3rd Generation (10, 15, 20, 30 & 40GB)
Charging Adapters
iPod Charging Adapter Required
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KCA-iP500

Weight:

0.90lbs

Internal SKU:

kcaip500

Internal Product ID:

4785

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
56%
4 star
39%
3 star
0%
2 star
6%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.8
Value
4.3
Features
3.9
Design
4.5
Usability
4.6

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Excellent

Very easy to install, works seamlessly and transparently with the receiver, great product, highly recommended.

By Alex on July 23, 2009

15 found this helpful


Great Product

Exactly as advertized. I can plug my Ipod or my iPhone directly into my car stereo and control the device by my stereo.

Highly recommend - use it daily and have had no issues at all.

By DJ on August 2, 2011

12 found this helpful


Easy to use! Works Great!

Pretty Simple! Plug it in and use it!

By Gdog on May 25, 2011

12 found this helpful


Great Product

The Kenwood iPod cable works flawlessly- much better than the Pioneer cable in another system I have.

By jhizzle on February 17, 2011

12 found this helpful


Great Product

This product brought the music to my joyride. I experienced quick delivery and it was easy to self-install.

By Brandon on December 11, 2009

12 found this helpful


good value, no shuffle option?

The only bad thing about this item is that I cannot figure out how to use the shuffle option if there is one. Other than that...great value! Item works great!

By jeremy on June 26, 2010

11 found this helpful


Need Playlists

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.

By Nathanael on February 6, 2006

11 found this helpful


works like it says it does

I would definitely recommend this product. I only wish it charged the iPod.

By LisaC on June 19, 2012

9 found this helpful


Don't bother

It's a nice plug and play fit for a Kenwood head unit but it doesn't charge my ipod touch and searching through music is very painful and tedious process

By gn on November 3, 2009

10 found this helpful


Works great!

Works great with my iPhone

By pquest on December 6, 2010

9 found this helpful



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