iPod&iPhone Interface Adaptor Compatibility List
This site can be used to check the compatibility between Kenwood's Receiver, and iPod interface adapter.
Select your iPod/iPhone and Kenwood receiver. Compatibility information and the adapter model which is needed for the connection are displayed.
iPod Interface Adaptor
KCA-iP500
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iPod audio interface kit
RemarkCommon notes・Before connecting KCA-iP500 to Kenwood control unit, please make sure your iPod's software is updated to the latest version which are possible to download from APPLE OFFICIAL WEBSITE. ・Data information is dependant on the Head Unit display capability. ・Depending on the connected control unit, source name may be displayed "EXT-MEDIA", "*-MEDIA" or CD Changer ("CD-CH"etc.). ・DNPS function of the control unit cannot be operated with KCA-iP500. ・After connecting your iPod to the KCA-iP500, the first track played will be the track you played last with your iPod,and "RESUMING"will be displayed while playback, since the title number and title name can not be displayed correctly. |
iPod function list
| iPod Interface Adaptor |
Include model KCA-iP301V KCA-iP240V KCA-iP101 KCA-iP300V KCA-iP100 KCA-iP200 KNA-i909 KNA-i990 KNA-i770 KNA-i77 |
KCA-iP500 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic operetion | |||
| iTunes Tagging | HD Radio™ *1 | ||
| RBDS FM | |||
| iPod Control By Hand Mode | |||
| iPod EQ | |||
| Alphabet Search | |||
| Skip Search | |||
| Related Search | |||
| Direct Search | |||
| My Playlist | |||
| My Rate | |||
・yes = Feature is supported and confirmed.
no = Feature is not supported by the Kenwood receiver.
Remark
*1HD Radio broadcast is available only in the USA and some countries.
* KTC-HR300 (optional) is necessary to receive HD Radio broadcast.
* It works when KCA-iP240V is used for connection.
* It works when KCA-iP301V is used for connection.
* Be sure to update the Kenwood unit to the latest firmware.
See Update Guide
・Please use the cable in the iPod housing base.
・Plays back music files only.
・The battery of the following iPod cannot be charged during connection.
・Audio Signal Only.
No output for audio and video signal of video file when connecting the iPod 5th generation.
・Audio/Video Signal compatible.
・Be sure to update the Kenwood unit to the latest firmware.
*See Update Guide
・Be sure to update the Kenwood unit to the latest firmware.
*See Update Guide
・The cable equivalent to KCA-iP100 is included.
・The cable equivalent to KCA-iP101 is included.
・Be sure to update the Kenwood unit to the latest firmware.
*See Update Guide
・The cable equivalent to KCA-iP301 is included.
・When the DNPS function of the center unit is operated, system will restrict title selection or other functions of the iPod for ten seconds. (Will resume in ten seconds.)
・Connectivity between KCA-iP500 and "KVT" & "DDX" series video models.
•When the disc is changed, "EJECT" will show up instantly.
•Song file over #101 may not be displayed correctly on some of the 'KVT' & 'DDX' video models.
Link
・The list of the playlist etc. cannot be correctly displayed and controlled.
・The Fast Forwarding and Reviewing function does not operate.
(File search function is available.)
When KCA-iP500 is connected to KCA-S210A, no other slave unit is possible to connect.
・The Browsing item selectable is only "PLAYLIST".
・When switching playlist etc., disc number "7" may show up instantly.
Attention
"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.











