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.

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Get your iPhone 5 into the game

The CD-IV202AV cable kit lets you connect your iPhone 5 to select Pioneer DVD receivers. This kit includes VGA and USB connector cables connected to an interface module for audio and video transfer between the receiver and your iPhone 5. To complete your hookup, you'll also need the Apple® Lightning to USB cable, plus the Apple Lightning to VGA adapter.

With this cable kit and the other necessary adapters in place, you'll be able to access and control select iPhone 5 apps through the Pioneer receiver's AppRadio Mode, and also play and control the music and videos you've stored on your iPhone 5 from the receiver's touchscreen.

Note: A firmware update from Pioneer may be required for your receiver (available at no charge in spring of 2013).

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provides a VGA connection between select Pioneer receivers and the iPhone 5
includes interface module, with VGA and USB connections
requires Apple Lightning to USB cable plus the Apple Lightning to VGA adapter
compatible with Pioneer AVH-X7500BT, AVH-X5500BHS, AVH-X4500BT, AVH-X3500BHS, AVH-X2500BT, and AVH-P8400BH
warranty: 1 year
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General
Adapter Type Loading...	A/V + Control
Vehicle Specific Loading...	No
Brand Specific Loading...	Pioneer
Parts Warranty Loading...	1 Year
Labor Warranty Loading...	1 Year
iPod Compatibility
Full-Size Loading...	No
Nano Loading...	No
Touch Loading...	No
Mini Loading...	No
iPhone Loading...	iPhone 5

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VGA/USB interface module (with a 31" USB cable/31" RGB cable attached to one end and 39" USB cable/59" RGB cable on other end)
44" Spiral cord wrapper
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VGA/USB Interface Cable for iPhone 5: The Pioneer CD-IV202AV cable kit for select Pioneer multimedia DVD receivers uses a VGA solution to gain compatibility with the Apple iPhone 5. The CD-IV202AV kit includes an interface module with RGB connectors to accomplish audio/video transfer and USB cables for charging the iPhone 5. A spiral cord wrapper is included to keep the cords neatly organized.

Compatibility: The CD-IV202AV is compatible with the following Pioneer in-dash head units (as of 3/28/2013).

AVH-X2500BT
AVH-X3500BHS
AVH-X4500BT
AVH-X5500BHS
AVH-X7500BT
AVH-P8400BH

Operation: When used with a compatible Pioneer in-dash receiver and appropriate Apple Lightning adapters (sold separately), the CD-IV202AV cable kit enables iPhone 5 users to access and control select iPhone 5 apps via AppRadio Mode (formerly known as Advanced App Mode) as well as play and control music and videos stored on the iPhone 5 from the receiver's touchscreen display.

Additional Requirements: To complete compatibility between AppRadio Mode and the iPhone 5, a firmware update from Pioneer's website is required for your compatible Pioneer head unit; as well as the purchase of the following Apple Lightning adapter accessories.

Apple Lightning to VGA Adapter (472LT2VGA, sold separately)
Apple Lightning to USB Cable (472LTN2USB, sold separately)

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Tragedy

Written By GraigF, New Jersey on Thursday, May 30, 2013

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iPhone 5? Check. CD-IV202AV? Check. extra apple adapters? Check. iphone 5 working with App Radio? Negative. Essentailly extra $$$ in material to get this thing to work and it still doesn't work. I should have gotten a Kenwood.

Pros:

Easy to install i guess?

Cons:

9 miles of cable and the apple device has a 2 inch spout at the end of it. OH! And it dosen't currently work.

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1 out of 5

Pioneer CD-IV202AV

Written By Scott, Minneapolis, MN on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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The pioneer firmware upgrade is not available yet.

Cons:

Expensive, dose not work without a firmware update which has not been released for the AVH-x5500.

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1 out of 5

Totally Useless

Written By Garry K, California on Monday, April 29, 2013

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Waste of money so far...

Pros:

Easy to Install.

Cons:

No firmware update in sight. Need to purchase extra cables and connectors.

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3 out of 5

Waiting

Written By Thomas K., Taunton, MA on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

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The cable itself is straight forward as far as installation. However, though this cable is for iPhone 5 compatibility with the Pioneer AVH-X3500BHS, the "firmware" required for the radio is yet unavailable. I have the cable, the Apple Lightning to VGA adapter, and phone ready to go but cannot use the features, on screen navigation via the iPhone 5, because the firmware is not available.

Pros:

Easy to install.

Cons:

No Pioneer AVH-X3500BHS radio firmware for iPhone 5 compatibility. Useless without firmware update.

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Firmware

Written By iM51501, San Diego, xCa. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

No Firmware available, have an AVH-X5500BHS the CD-IV202AV and the Apple Lightning to VGA adaptor They put all the hype of iPhone 5 compatibility but sell all the add-ons with no use for them at this time.

Pros:

Looks Cool

Cons:

Useless with no Firmware !

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2 out of 5

Need Update

Written By MikeF, Miami on Sunday, April 07, 2013

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Needs update. When the lightning to USB is connected to the VGA to lightning, I don't get a charge when both are plugged in. My AVH-x5500BHS reads "incompatible USB" and the AppRadio app is not selectable, but when the lightning to USB is connected without the VGA the AppRadio app is selectable(can't see anything cause I need the VGA to work) on the radio.

Pros:

CD-IV202AV is finally made available.

Cons:

Need firmware update to work.

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Give me a break pioneer

Written By tbone310, Culver City, Ca on Sunday, April 07, 2013

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As the other reviews stated, waited 6 months for the cable now well see how long it's going to take to get the firmware update. I just don't see how pioneer can only release 1/2 of the solution. Either they and Pioneer have sold out or these have been pulled since even the pioneer site no longer has them available.

Cons:

Even bulkier than the previous cable, requires another $60 worth of adapters and there's no firmware for this as of now.

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Pioneer CD-IV202AV

Written By Omar, San Jose, CA on Sunday, March 31, 2013

Well, just got my AVH-X7500BT yesterday and got around to installing it today. Got this cable along with the Apple cables and guess what? It doesn't work. Firmware to make it work is not out yet. The good part is that I'm traveling out of the country for 2-3 weeks so hopefully the firmware will be released by the time I get back. Also, if you bypass the VGA adapter and plug the Lightning to USB directly to the iPhone/Pad/Pod, you still get iPod controls for audio only. Also, the cables are really bulky and they're really long. I'm not sure what applications these might have, but for me it's kind of a pain since everything is getting bunched up in the center control area. Once the firmware comes out, I'll have to review it again to see if the product is worth the money.

Pros:

Gives you video out/mirroring from the iPhone and control from the head unit (so Pioneer's website tells me)

Cons:

NO FIRMWARE UPDATE to make it fully functional Long bulky cables Expensive for VGA (non-HDMI)

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3 out of 5

Not a great solution...not yet.

Written By Ned, Mission Viejo, CA on Friday, March 29, 2013

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The firmware update has not arrived yet, but even so, this kit requires the use of Apple's Lightning to VGA adapter, which is a dongle that attaches to both the head unit's VGA cable and firewire cable, while providing less than four inches of cable to connect to the iPhone. The result is a big tangle of cables that has to come out every time you connect your phone to the head unit. Until Apple releases a lighting cable extension cord, allowing you to hide the adapter, this is going to be an eyesore, no matter how well it works.

Pros:

Finally, AppRadio mode on Pioneer's DVD units.

Cons:

Apple lightning to VGA adapter makes for a messy install.

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1 out of 5

A completely useless cable

Written By MikeL, Baltimore MD on Friday, March 29, 2013

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What a waste of money! What kind of manufacturer releases hardware but doesn't have the needed software update ready when the product releases? Pioneer tech support was also completely useless and doesn't even have a definite date for the software update required for a product? Spring 2013 is too broad for a software release date

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Crutchfield customer service and shipping

Cons:

Pioneer support, software update not available when product released

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1 out of 5

Firmware update required, but not available.

Written By JohnT, Richmond, Va on Thursday, March 28, 2013

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I bought this cable to connect my AVH-X5500BHS to my iPhone 5, however in order for the head unit/cable to work with iPhone 5's it needs a firmware upgrade. No problem? Well, if the firmware upgrade was available it wouldn't be a problem, but that's not the case. The firmware hasn't been released yet so until then the cable is completely useless.

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Pioneer CD-IV202AV

VGA interface cable kit — connects your iPhone® 5 to select Pioneer receivers

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Why would I need an iPod® adapter?

Our take on the Pioneer CD-IV202AV

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Get your iPhone 5 into the game

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