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P.I.E. iPod® Cable for Kenwood

Model KNW/USB-AV
Sends audio/video from your iPod to USB-equipped Kenwood DVD receivers

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The KNW/USB-AV connecting cable from Precision Interface Electronics gives you high-speed access to the music and video on your video iPod through your compatible 2007-up Kenwood DVD receiver. One end of the cable plugs into your iPod's dock connector. The other end includes a USB cable, a miniplug audio cable, and a miniplug video cable, all of which connect to your Kenwood stereo's inputs.

The USB cable handles the control and charging of your iPod, so you can navigate through your music files with the Kenwood's controls and view song info on its display. The miniplug connectors transfer the music and video from your iPod to the stereo's audio and video inputs. Music and video images travel to your stereo as analog signals, so you can even play the Digital Rights-protected files stored on your iPod. Warranty: 1 year.

Note: Your 2007-up Kenwood DVD receiver must have a USB input, an auxiliary input, and a miniplug video input in order to work with this cable. Additionally, this adapter does not support video playback for the following iPod models: iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic (6th generation), iPod nano (3rd generation).

Note: Be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this iPod adapter.

 

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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
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5Gen
Nano
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No
Touch
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No
Mini
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No
iPhone
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No

Product Research

Product Research
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  • 61" iPod audio/video cable with a proprietary Apple iPod connector on one end and USB type-A connector/right-angle stereo minijack/right-angle video minijack on other end

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Features

Overview: The PIE KNW/USB-AV interface cable allows you to connect your iPod video (5th gen.) to select Kenwood multimedia headunits with USB capability that also feature an audio/video minijack input. The interface cable enables your compatible Kenwood headunit to control, display, and charge the iPod while connected, as well as enable high-speed data communication. You will be able to play audio files as well as view video and still image files on your Kenwood Multimedia headunit's screen from your iPod video (5th gen.).

Kenwood Headunit Compatibility: The KNW/USB-AV interface is compatible with Kenwood multimedia headunits that are equipped with a USB port and audio/video minijack input.

iPod Compatibility: The PIE KNW/USB-AV interface cable is "Made for iPod" compatible and supports the following iPod model features when connected to a compatible Kenwood multimedia headunit (as of Dec. 2009):

iPod/iPhone Model Generation Media Type  Control Type Display Type Charge
Audio Video Unit iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Info Track Info
dock connector 3rd Y N Y N Y Y Y
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4th Y N Y N Y Y Y
mini 1st Y N Y N Y Y Y
2nd Y N Y N Y Y Y
video 5th Y Y Y N Y Y Y
classic 80GB Y N Y N Y Y Y
120GB Y N Y N Y Y Y
160GB Y N Y N Y Y Y
nano 1st Y N Y N Y Y Y
2nd Y N Y N Y Y Y
3rd Y N Y N Y Y Y
4th Y N Y N Y Y Y
5th Y N Y N Y Y Y
6th N N N N N N N
touch 1st Y N Y N Y Y Y
2nd Y N Y N Y Y Y
3rd Y N Y N Y Y Y
4th N N N N N N N
iPhone 2G N N N N N N N
3G N N N N N N N
3GS N N N N N N N
4 N N N N N N N

Note: Currently this interface only supports video out from the iPod video (5th gen.). Apple software updates may change functionality results. Not compatible with iOS 4.0 for iPhone and iPod touch.

Connection: The KNW/USB-AV interface cable features a proprietary Apple iPod connector on one end that plugs into the dock connector of your iPod. The interface cable features a USB type-A connector, a stereo audio 3.5mm minijack plug and a 3.5mm video minijack plug on the other end that plugs into the corresponding inputs on your compatible Kenwood multimedia headunit.

 

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5 out of 5

Fabulous for Kenwood 5120

Written By Ratkity, Maryland on Monday, September 15, 2008
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This cable worked as specified for my Kenwood DNX5120 and my video ipod. My 3rd gen ipod would play through the speakers, but I could not control the ipod through the Kenwood stereo. I expected some problems with that ipod because of some issues with an ipod controller on another head unit. I love the Kenwood HU and the ipod controls!! No control hesitation with the HU and cable.
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5 out of 5

P.I.E. iPod® Cable for Kenwood

Written By Jennifer, Northport, AL on Monday, April 14, 2008
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This cable was exactly what I needed to get audio and video from my ipod to my Kenwood receiver. It was very easy to install and I'm so glad I bought it!
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5 out of 5

Works fine with Ipod Classic

Written By head clinic, Michigan on Tuesday, May 26, 2009
 
I can see watch video no problem through my 6th gen iPod Classic. The product discription says this cable does not support video but it works just fine through
my Kenwood DNX8120.
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5 out of 5

Works Perfectly

Written By Tron, Dallas, TX on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Worked with 2nd Gen Ipod Touch, audio and video, charges Ipod and allows for head unit control. Connected to a DNX5120, installed in a 05 Tacoma, the cable is long enough to reach the glove box, with enough slack to plug/unplug Ipod from the driver seat. 5 stars for Crutchfield service.
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4 out of 5

P.I.E. iPod® Cable for Kenwood

Written By Stan, Atlanta, GA on Monday, June 11, 2007
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I just installed this in my 2006 Tacoma with my Kenwood DNX7100 Head Unit (that radio is sweet!). This ipod cable works great with my 4gen 20 Gig ipod. On the DNX7100 I can sort songs by artist, genre, etc. The interface is fairly quick but has some slight delay which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. The delay is so slight it is almost not worth mentioning. Overall I am quite impressed. Glad I didn't have to go buy a new ipod and get the KCA-iP300V cable to get a nice interface for my ipod and the Kenwood HU.
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