About the Kenwood KCA-SR50
The KCA-SR50 adapter lets you control a SIRIUS satellite radio with your Kenwood stereo. This adapter works with newer Kenwood stereos equipped with a CD changer connection, letting you control either of the following:
- the SC-C1 SiriusConnect universal tuner;
- a compatible SIRIUS portable radio, like the Sportster, Starmate, Stratus, or Stiletto, together with a SiriusConnect vehicle kit.
The KCA-SR50 adapter sends song text to the Kenwood stereo's display, and lets you browse SIRIUS channels by using your Kenwood stereo's controls. The KCA-SR50 adapter does not have a pass-through connection. You'll need to purchase an adapter if you want to connect multiple Kenwood components (CD changer, iPod adapter, etc.) to your in-dash receiver. Warranty: 1 year.
Note: A subscription to SIRIUS is also required. Satellite radio service is available only within the lower 48 states not available in Hawaii or U.S. territories. Limited service is available in Alaska.
What's in the box:
Kenwood KCA-SR50 owner's manual
- Sirius Interface Box
- 8' DIN-cable with a proprietary 13-pin male DIN-connector on each end
- 4 Self-tapping screws
- Velcro strip
- Instruction Manual (English/Spanish/French)
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Features
General Overview: The Kenwood KCA-SR50 Sirius Satellite Radio Interface lets you control your Sirius universal tuner or plug-and-play tuner (tuners sold separately) from your 2005-up Satellite Ready Kenwood head unit. In addition to the KCA-SR50 interface, you will need a Satellite Ready Kenwood headunit, a SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner (item number 607SCC1) or a Sirius plug-and-play device with a SiriusConnect Vehicle Kit (item number 607SCVDOC1) along with a subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
Compatibility: The KCA-SR50 is compatible with 2005-up Kenwood Satellite Radio Ready Head-units (which feature an 5L connector) and requires an optional SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner (item number 607SCC1) or SiriusConnect Vehicle Dock (item number 607SCVDOC1) and a Sirius portable plug-and-play tuner.
Note: Not compatible with Kenwood headunits which feature a KAB connector.
Mounting: The hide-away interface features built-in flanges and comes with four self-tapping screws to secure the unit to a flat surface of your vehicle. The unit comes supplied with an 8' connecting cable so keep that in mind when mounting the unit away from your headunit.
Inputs and Outputs
To Sirius Tuner: 8-pin round connector used to connect a Sirius Satellite cable (supplied with optional SiriusConnect Satellite Radio Tuner or Vehicle Kit) from the Kenwood Sirius Interface Box to the SiriusConnect compatible Satellite Radio Tuner or Vehicle Kit.
To Headunit: 13-pin round DIN-connector used to connect the supplied 8' DIN cable from the Kenwood Sirius Interface Box to the CD-changer port on the rear chassis of your compatible Kenwood headunit.
The Kenwood KCA-SR50 replaces these items
Kenwood KCA-XM100V
- XM Satellite Radio adapter for 2008-up Kenwood audio/video receivers
- includes a vehicle dock and antenna
- connects XM CNP2000 Mini-Tuner to compatible Kenwood receivers
SIRIUS SIR-KEN1
- Compatible with select Kenwood receivers
- SIRIUS antenna included
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Had no issues connecting this up between my Sirius adapter and my Kenwood stereo. The connections are professional and sturdy, and it was up and running very quickly.
Keith from Plainfield, IL