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Kenwood KCA-IP302 iPod® cable

Sends audio and video to select Kenwood multimedia receivers

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Kenwood's KCA-iP302 cable connects your compatible iPod or iPhone® to select 2011-up Kenwood multimedia receivers with a USB input, plus separate audio and video 3.5mm mini-jack inputs. This cable allows you to control your iPod content with the Kenwood's controls, and it charge your device as you drive. Once connected, you'll enjoy listening to your music when you're on the road, and viewing video content when parked.

This cable currently works with Kenwood's DNX9980HD, KVT-696, and KVT-516 receivers. Warranty: 1 year.

 

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Adapter Type
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iPod A/V in w/ iPod control
Vehicle Specific
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No
Brand Specific
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Kenwood
Parts Warranty
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1 Year
Labor Warranty
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1 Year
iPod Compatibility
Full-Size
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Classic/5Gen
Nano
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Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3
Touch
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Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1
Mini
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No
iPhone
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Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS/Phone3

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  • USB/iPod interface cable (with iPod dock connector on one end and a USB Type-A plug /3.5mm stereo miniplug /3.5mm video miniplug on the other end)
  • Instruction Manual (Eng/Fr/Sp/Ger/Dut/Ita)

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Features

Overview: The KCA-iP302 USB Direct Connection Cable for iPod allows you to connect your iPod or iPhone with a USB-equipped Kenwood  multimedia head unit that also features separate audio and video 3.5mm minijack inputs. This cable enables the head unit to control and charge the iPod while connected, as well as enable high-speed iPod data communication. You will be able to listen and view your iPod/iPhone's music and video files with your compatible Kenwood multimedia head unit.

Kenwood Head Unit Compatibility: The Kenwood KCA-iP302 cable is compatible with select Kenwood Multimedia head units equipped with a USB terminal and separate 3.5mm aux audio and video inputs.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood KCA-iP302 iPod/iPhone adapter cable is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features when connected to a compatible Kenwood multimedia head unit (as of November 2011):

iPod/iPhone Model Gen. Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Pandora App Charge
Audio Video Head Unit iPod/iPhone App Mode Song/Artist Text Track Info
dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N N N
clickwheel
color
4th N/A N N N N N N N N N
mini 1st N/A N N N N N N N N N
2nd N/A N N N N N N N N N
video 5th 1.3 Y Y Y N N Y Y N Y
classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
120GB 2.0.1 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
160GB 2.0.4 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N Y Y N Y
2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y
3rd 1.1.3 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
4th 1.0.4 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
5th 1.0.2 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
6th 1.1PC Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y
touch 1st 2.2.1 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
2nd 4.2.1 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
3rd 5.0.1 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
4th 5.0.1 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y
3G 4.2.1 Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y
3GS 4.3.5 Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y
4 5.0.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
4S 5.0.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or wait until a newer software update is available.

Connection: The Kenwood KCA-iP302 cable has an iPod dock connector on one end, and a USB (type-A) connector and separate 3.5mm audio & video connectors on the other end.

  • iPod Dock Connector: The cable's iPod dock connector plugs into your compatible iPod or iPhone.
  • USB Connector: The cable's USB (type-A) connector plugs into your compatible Kenwood multimedia head unit's rear-panel USB (type-A) port. The USB (type-A) connector handles the control and charging of  your iPod or iPhone, so you can navigate through your music and video files using your Kenwood head unit's controls and view song and movie information on its display monitor. The controls of your Kenwood head unit will be seamless when used with the optional KCA-iP302 cable and include metadata browsing as well as the ability to choose any iPod playback mode to suit your listening application.
  • 3.5mm Audio Connector: The cable's 3.5mm audio connector plugs into your compatible Kenwood head unit's rear-panel 3.5mm audio input. The 3.5mm audio terminal transfers the music from your iPod/iPhone to your Kenwood multimedia head unit. By using an analog 3.5mm audio input, the music travels to the receiver as an analog signal, so you can even play the Digital-Rights-Protected files stored on your iPod/iPhone.
  • 3.5mm Video Connector: The cables' 3.5mm video connector plugs into your compatible Kenwood head unit's rear-panel 3.5mm video input. The 3.5mm video terminal transfers movies, TV shows, and music videos stored on your iPod/iPhone to your Kenwood multimedia head unit.

Note: The KCA-iP302 is a total of 6' long, from the iPod connector to the two audio & video miniplugs. The length of the cable from the iPod connector to the end of the USB connector is 34".

 

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KCA-IPod 302

Written By Mills, Lynwood, IL on Monday, September 12, 2011
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Worked as advertised...arrived quickly! I am very satisfied.
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5 out of 5

Works like a charm!

Written By Scott B, Austin, TX on Monday, May 23, 2011
 
The connections were obvious and the results were everything you could hope for. It not only worked with my iPhone 4, but also my iPad (I haven't tried and iPad 2). It not only plays music, but also video, as long as the video is accessible via iPod app.

It will not play other video, for example it won't play YouTube videos. The iPhone / iPad will indicate on it's own screen that a TV is connected and playing the video, but there is no reaction from the receiver. I believe this to be a limitation of the software in my particular Kenwood receiver, and not the cable connector..
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5 out of 5

Kenwood KCA-IP302 iPod® cable

Written By Jose, Miami on Sunday, September 25, 2011
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5 out of 5

Great Product

Written By Matt I, Clarksville, TN on Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Item works as stated, great addition to any Kenwood video unit.
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Kenwood KCA-IP302 iPod® cable

Written By , Wheaton, MD on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
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Perfect replacement for a three year old cable that stopped working
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