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Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Pioneer CD-IU51 by Ken Nail Why would I need an iPod® adapter? An iPod adapter allows you to connect your iPod to your car stereo, then access your playlists with your stereo's controls - a great idea for several reasons. One, you can scroll through your song titles on your stereo's larger display, instead of squinting down at your iPod. Two, you can route the adapter cable to your glove compartment or center console, so your iPod stays safely out of sight. Three, the iPod adapter keeps your iPod fully charged, so it's ready to rock when you leave your car. And last of all, some adapters bypass your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, using your stereo's superior DAC to turn your files back into music. Why worry about carrying your iPod cable with you when you head out to the car? Use this CD-iU51 cable to connect your iPod to your Pioneer car stereo and leave your original iPod USB cable in the house. And you'll enjoy optimal charging speed when your iPod is connected, since this cable will work with newer Pioneer receivers with 1-amp USB outputs. This cable only supports audio playback — it will not transfer video to your receiver. Warranty: 1 year. Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Adapter Type Loading... iPod audio in w/ iPod control Vehicle Specific Loading... No Brand Specific Loading... Pioneer Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year iPod Compatibility Full-Size Loading... Classic/5Gen Nano Loading... Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/ Touch Loading... Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1 Mini Loading... No iPhone Loading... Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS/Phone3 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 22.5" USB/iPod interface cable (with USB type-A plug on one end and a standard iPod dock connector on the other end) Plastic dock connector terminal cover (installed on the cable) "For European model" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Pioneer CD-IU51 is an interface cable that allows you to plug your iPod/iPhone into a Pioneer head unit with a USB input for audio playback, control, and charging. It is virtually the same USB-to-iPod cable as the one that comes with your iPod/iPhone, allowing you to leave your original cable at home. Compatibility: The CD-IU51 cable is compatible with Pioneer head units that feature a USB one-wire iPod/iPhone direct input. iPod Compatibility: The Pioneer CD-IU51 iPod/iPhone Audio Direct Cable is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions when connected to a compatible Pioneer head unit (as of 1/18/2012): iPod Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod App mode Artist/Song Text Track Info dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th N/A N N N N N N N N mini 1st N/A N N N N N N N N 2nd N/A N N N N N N N N video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N Y Y Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y N Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 3rd 5.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 4th 5.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 3GS 4.3.5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 5.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 4S 5.0.1 Y N 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. Connector Cover: The dock connector end of the cable has an attached cover to protect the connector from dirt or damage. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 1 people say: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (1) 1 Star: (0) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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That's about it. The details page for this item say it's 22.5" long - it most definitely is not. 12.5" is more like it. For the price, you would be far better served going to the store and getting a real iPod cable - one that actually reaches somewhere you'd want your iPod to be! Pros: Connects the iPod to the head unit, and transmits the signals like it's supposed to. Thicker wire insulation, cover on iPod connector Cons: Extremely (almost unusably) short. Wouldn't reach from my stereo location to the glove box! Good thing I got a mounting kit with my head unit that has a storage compartment built-in, because that was literally about as far as it would reach. Way to expensive for what you get. Crutchfield response on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Thanks for your review. Your comment about the length of the cable made us wonder whether something had changed since we first measured it. So we asked our product research team to grab one from our warehouse and measure it again. The sample they examined was indeed 22.5" long, measured from end to end. Pioneer measures it at 20". Apparently they don't include the plugs when they measure. If your head unit did not come with a USB extension cable (as some Pioneer models do) you can use this one. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-1 of 1 items Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 130 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system. iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 93 ratings (27 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters. iPod® Generations Chart iPod® Generations Chart Ralph Graves 10/29/2010 based on 864 ratings (20 comments) Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch. Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 303 ratings (30 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo. iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 25 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Pioneer CD-IU51, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_130CDIU51/Pioneer-CD-IU51.html ).
Our take on the Pioneer CD-IU51 by Ken Nail Why would I need an iPod® adapter? An iPod adapter allows you to connect your iPod to your car stereo, then access your playlists with your stereo's controls - a great idea for several reasons. One, you can scroll through your song titles on your stereo's larger display, instead of squinting down at your iPod. Two, you can route the adapter cable to your glove compartment or center console, so your iPod stays safely out of sight. Three, the iPod adapter keeps your iPod fully charged, so it's ready to rock when you leave your car. And last of all, some adapters bypass your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, using your stereo's superior DAC to turn your files back into music. Why worry about carrying your iPod cable with you when you head out to the car? Use this CD-iU51 cable to connect your iPod to your Pioneer car stereo and leave your original iPod USB cable in the house. And you'll enjoy optimal charging speed when your iPod is connected, since this cable will work with newer Pioneer receivers with 1-amp USB outputs. This cable only supports audio playback — it will not transfer video to your receiver. Warranty: 1 year.
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Adapter Type Loading... iPod audio in w/ iPod control Vehicle Specific Loading... No Brand Specific Loading... Pioneer Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year iPod Compatibility Full-Size Loading... Classic/5Gen Nano Loading... Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/ Touch Loading... Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1 Mini Loading... No iPhone Loading... Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS/Phone3 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 22.5" USB/iPod interface cable (with USB type-A plug on one end and a standard iPod dock connector on the other end) Plastic dock connector terminal cover (installed on the cable) "For European model" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Pioneer CD-IU51 is an interface cable that allows you to plug your iPod/iPhone into a Pioneer head unit with a USB input for audio playback, control, and charging. It is virtually the same USB-to-iPod cable as the one that comes with your iPod/iPhone, allowing you to leave your original cable at home. Compatibility: The CD-IU51 cable is compatible with Pioneer head units that feature a USB one-wire iPod/iPhone direct input. iPod Compatibility: The Pioneer CD-IU51 iPod/iPhone Audio Direct Cable is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions when connected to a compatible Pioneer head unit (as of 1/18/2012): iPod Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod App mode Artist/Song Text Track Info dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th N/A N N N N N N N N mini 1st N/A N N N N N N N N 2nd N/A N N N N N N N N video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N Y Y Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y N Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 3rd 5.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y 4th 5.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 3GS 4.3.5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 5.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 4S 5.0.1 Y N 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. Connector Cover: The dock connector end of the cable has an attached cover to protect the connector from dirt or damage.
2 out of 5 A real disappointment Written By EricB, Whittier, CA on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 I'll say this - it connects the iPod to the USB on the back of my head unit, and it does indeed work. That's about it. The details page for this item say it's 22.5" long - it most definitely is not. 12.5" is more like it. For the price, you would be far better served going to the store and getting a real iPod cable - one that actually reaches somewhere you'd want your iPod to be! Pros: Connects the iPod to the head unit, and transmits the signals like it's supposed to. Thicker wire insulation, cover on iPod connector Cons: Extremely (almost unusably) short. Wouldn't reach from my stereo location to the glove box! Good thing I got a mounting kit with my head unit that has a storage compartment built-in, because that was literally about as far as it would reach. Way to expensive for what you get. Crutchfield response on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Thanks for your review. Your comment about the length of the cable made us wonder whether something had changed since we first measured it. So we asked our product research team to grab one from our warehouse and measure it again. The sample they examined was indeed 22.5" long, measured from end to end. Pioneer measures it at 20". Apparently they don't include the plugs when they measure. If your head unit did not come with a USB extension cable (as some Pioneer models do) you can use this one. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 130 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system. iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 93 ratings (27 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters. iPod® Generations Chart iPod® Generations Chart Ralph Graves 10/29/2010 based on 864 ratings (20 comments) Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch. Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 303 ratings (30 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo. iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 25 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos
Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 130 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system.
iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 93 ratings (27 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters.
iPod® Generations Chart iPod® Generations Chart Ralph Graves 10/29/2010 based on 864 ratings (20 comments) Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch.
Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 303 ratings (30 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo.
iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 25 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo.
