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connects your iPod to a compatible Kenwood in-dash radio * provides power to the iPod * enables direct control of many iPod functions from your Kenwood radio * sends iPod display information to your radio * recharges your iPod's battery *









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Buyer's feedback: - * Good product ...
The item came quickly and worked perfectly. Good buy for anyone wanting to hook there ipod up to there car stereo system.

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Buyer's feedback: - Works good
Awesome sound is heard through the ipod, it works great with limits, you are unable to access every feature of my ipod but it might be my brand of radio. Still i use the playlist to get the music i want for the day plug in and go.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Kenwood KCA-iP500 - IPod in-vehicle interface adapter ...
This is a sufficient product for listening to your mp3s via your Kenwood car stereo. I really enjoying being able to use my iPod with this system in my truck. The only bad thing about the interface is that it doesn't show the title of your folders and just numbers them 1-10, regardless of the number of music folders you may have on your iPod. It can often be confusing to browse through the numbered music folders and song files.

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Buyer's feedback: - it just works
it's not a super fancy interface, it just works. As long as I can change thru my playlists without getting into a car accident it's ok in my book. Interface could be a bit more pretty but that all depends on the headunit you have I have a DDX 7017 Kenwood, and I don't think it could get prettier than that. Response time is "adequate" but don't expect to jump to playlist 15 in a second since this cable works by emulating a 10 CD changer device so you will need to get to playlist 10 and then skip to 11 to access your playlist 15.

Newer interfaces such as Alpines are great you should try looking there if you are looking for something a bit more high-end they also offer video streaming right of the iPod.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Great Solution! - Wish it were easier (and clearer) to use. ...
OK...first have in mind this is an interface that (I think) somebody came up with to integrate you iPod to the head unit. To me, this is the key element to have in mind.

Pros

a) It allowed me to tuck away my iPod in my glove compartment, pretty convenient and safe.

b) No need to buy an iPod holder that uses a cupholder.

c) No need to buy an FM transmitter to jugle with. This translates basically in GREAT SOUND!!!

d) Installation is pretty simple...I did it myself. No need to go to a professional installer. All it took was a quick read to the user's manual (both the iP500 and my head unit - KDC-MP2028) and 15 minutes of my precious time.

Cons

a) Hard figuring out/learning how the interface works. Here's a tip: Set your display preference for D-Display (that is Disk Name Display). This will allow you to view the Playing mode you're using with your iPod. Four basic modes are used: Playlists - PLY, Album - ALB, Artist - Art, and Genere - GEN. Once you've decided which mode you want to use, you can switch to displaying Track Title and you're set!

b) Cumbersome way of browsing through your music. i.e. if you chose the Artist mode, you MUST browse one at a time, not being able to see right away the artist name; every artist is displayed as if you're switching disks on a CD Changer. It takes a few seconds for the artist name to actually show on the display. If you have an extensive list of artist (or songs, or albums, or playlists) browsing through the entire catalog can become a chore!. The delay for the names to actually show happens in either mode.

Some advise: I had a real problem when (for example) trying to listen to my favorite songs in shuffle mode (you actually control shuffle and repeat with the buttons in the head unit that are labeled for such functions when regularly using a CD)was a hassle, since I loaded on my iPod all my catalog (including my children's favorites - Barney and all!). To solve this...WORK ON YOUR PLAYLISTS. Keep 'em a few. I have five total: Kids, All, Hard Rock, Country, sing-along (yes!...I like to sing while in traffic). This allows me to load my favorite playlist and shuffle exactly what I intend to hear.

Bottom line...nothing will be the same as your iPod. But let's face it, while in my car, I mostly drive, so I don't want (or need) a full replacement for my iPod, just something that will allow me access to my catalog, and hearing it with great quality.

This is a convenient way to listen to your iPod's content, using your Kenwood unit.