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iPod to Kenwood Auxiliary Adapter

iPod Connector Cable for Kenwood Stereos (via CD Changer plug). Also charges iPod when 12V is wired to vehicle

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iPod Connector Cable for Kenwood Stereos (via CD Changer plug) • Allows control of music from iPod through your Kenwood CD player

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iPod Connector Cable for Kenwood Stereos (via CD Changer plug). This cable is great for customers who do not want to spend $69.99 for the Kenwood KCA-iP500 which provides complete track name, etc. This cable is less expensive, sacrifices a few control features, but still provides a clean sound connection while charging your iPod.

The Kenwood head unit must have CD changer controls as this cable connects through the CD Changer port. Same as American International NC-iKEN.

  • Connector cable for compatible Kenwood radios through the CD Changer plug
  • Provides a clean connection between the iPod and head unit
  • Head unit must have CD Changer control for the connector to function
  • Not compatible with the Apple iPhone 3G, iPod Nano 4th Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and any other newly released iPods that utilize the 5V charging.

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Specifications & Details


Adapter Specifications
iPod Car Adapter Type
Aftermarket Stereos
Compatible Brands
Kenwood
Provides a Charge
No
Allows Audio Playback
Yes
Allows Video Playback
No
Cable Connection Port
CD Changer Port
Compatible Apple Devices
iPod Mini (4 & 6GB)
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)
4G iPod Color & Photo (20, 30, 40, & 60GB)
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
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

iPod-to-Kenwood

Weight:

0.20lbs

Internal SKU:

acc-ipodken

Internal Product ID:

10052

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
31%
4 star
31%
3 star
8%
2 star
15%
1 star
15%



Durability
3.6
Value
3.9
Features
3
Design
4.1
Usability
3.8

Customer Reviews

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Well built. Great value

Pretty much plug and play. Used daily. Way superior sound quality over tape deck adapters plus it keeps the Ipod battery charged.

By Pepe on June 21, 2009

9 found this helpful


Works as expected

Plugged right into the CD changer port in the back of the Kenwood head unit. Sound quality is great, and it charges the Ipod. I originally had the Ipod hooked through a headphone jack into the Aux port, so the charging is big improvement, and not having to raise the Ipod volume to full each time I enter the car is a plus (as well as not having to turn it down when I am not in the car).

Although this doesn't read out the artist / track title on the head unit like other similar connections, this allows you to retain control of the Ipod when plugged in, making it much easier to cycle through playlists and large lists of artists, which is the reason I picked this over other similar cables.

Only complaint is that I wish the cable was just a foot longer so it could be placed comfortable in the lap while driving.

By Kehoe on July 4, 2009

8 found this helpful


Good Product but didnt work with my unit

I bought this for my extra car so I could use my iPod classic on the way to work. It charged my iPod but my Kenwood reciver didnt recognize it was attached and wouldnt play. I think it wasnt compatable with my unit the $40 cable from Kenwood worked great.

By Christopher on March 25, 2011

6 found this helpful


Not what i hoped for....

This item would be ideal if it was compatible with all Kenwood and iPods products. This cord does not work with the iPod touch series and the specific Kenwood Model KDC-X579. The Headunit will not recognize that anything is plugged into the system and the ipod touch
will display a message saying that charging is not compatible with the product.

By Terry on December 12, 2010

6 found this helpful


Does what it's supposed to do but...

This cable works, does what it was made to do... But it was made very poorly. I have bought 2 of these over the last 2 years because 1 year is about how long it lasts. After a year any movement on the cable creates a loud static feedback noise coming from the speakers. The cables short out at the base of the ipod connector end.

By btnh on April 25, 2011

5 found this helpful


Excellent product

The product does exactly what I wanted it to do. It connects my iPod to my Kenwood car radio, through the multiCD connector. Since it also charges my iPod I really like the product.

By Luc on February 6, 2011

5 found this helpful


IPOD cable for Kenwood Car Stereo (Hyundai)

Cable works fine - Hyundai Kenwood Radio - had to unplug XM input on Kenwood radio in order to use this cable, to play my iPod Touch through my car stereo. Cable works fine so far, other than one end of the jack that started to get stuck in the iPod input, and that end of the jack needed to be filed down, so it won't get stuck in the iPod .

By Shane on September 6, 2010

5 found this helpful


Easy to hookup, however intermittent on device recognition

The cord itself was easy to hookup to the back of my stereo and it appears to universally fit various IPODs I've attached to it (Nano, Touch). However, it rarely recognizes the device each time I plug it in. I have to take the cord out of the back of the stereo, turn the stereo on/off, plug/unplug the cord into the IPOD until it finally recognizes. I have yet to figure out the right combination to get it to recognize immediately. Also, it charges on the Touch but doesn't charge on the Nano.

By Scott on July 6, 2010

5 found this helpful


Good cable - only works with older IPODS

Purchased cable for 1st Gen IPOD Touch - allows me to play my IPOD through Kenwood (Hyundai) Radio... and sounds GREAT. Also charges this Ipod (this cable).

The PROBLEM (not with the cable) is that I just treated myself to a 3rd Gen. Ipod Touch (64 GB), and this Ipod does not work with the cable (does not play through Kenwood Stereo, and does not charge. I did not know this until after purchasing the new Ipod (this one only plays and charges through USB port).

By Shane on January 18, 2010

4 found this helpful


Ipod Cable

Works great. It charges your ipod and directly connects it to your deck. I have had no problems. The only downer is you use the ipod to choose the songs its not interfaced with the deck.

By Blake on February 25, 2009

4 found this helpful



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