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Features
iPod/iPhone USB Cable: The KCU-445i allows you to connect your Apple
iPod/iPhone to select 2009-up USB/iPod direct compatible Alpine head units. The KCU-445i
consists of a 5' USB extension cable terminated by a male USB type-A connector
on one end, which plugs into your compatible Alpine head unit's USB port, and a
female USB type-A connector on other end, which plugs into the included 8" iPod
dock connector cable. The iPod dock connector cable features a male USB type-A
connector on one end and an iPod dock connector on other end to connect your
iPod. The included 5' USB extension cable is convenient for compatible Alpine
head units with a rear-panel USB port. The 8" iPod dock connector cable can
simply plug into the front-panel USB port of a compatible Alpine head unit.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility: The Alpine KCU-445i can be used to interface
a compatible Alpine receiver to select iPod/iPhoness with a dock connector. The cable gives
you full control and full sound at full speed. You can quickly and easily search
through all of the music contained on your iPod through Playlist, Artist, Album
or Song searches. You can view Artist, Album, Song Information and Song Number
right on the head unit's display. The cable will also power the iPod/iPhone and charge
the battery. The Alpine KCU-445i is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible
and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 9/27/2012):
|
iPod Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Pandora app |
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 |
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 |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
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 |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
7th |
1.2 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
6.0 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5 |
6.0 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
iPad |
1 |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
2 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
3 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
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 wait until a newer software update is
available.
Alpine Head Unit Compatibility: The KCU-445i is compatible
with select 2009-up Alpine head units that support USB iPod/iPhone direct
connection. Once the adapter is connected, the iPod appears on the head unit's
display as a selectable source.
Super-Fast USB Connection: With USB connection, your iPod's
large music libraries are loaded instantly through your compatible Alpine head
unit. Sound quality is maximized by using USB along with your head unit's D/A
converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 105dB.
Quick Search: With Alpine's exclusive Quick Search technology,
you will be able to find what you want, the quickest and easiest way possible. With
so many ways to listen to thousands of songs, now you can get fast access to Playlists,
Artists, Albums, Songs, Genres, Podcasts, and Composers. No interruptions while you
search, so you can keep enjoying your music.
Percentage Search: For especially big music libraries, Alpine's
exclusive Percentage Search function uses the preset buttons for quick jumps to
specific parts of the list (Preset 1: 0% to 16%, Preset 2: 17% to 32%, Preset 3:
33% to 49%, Preset 4: 50% to 66%, Preset 5: 67% to 82%, Preset 6: 83% to 100% of
the song library). Conveniently jump from one song to the next with little effort.
Alphabet Search: Use Alphabet Search to jump through your
lengthy list of music by skipping through the letters of the alphabet. Once you
have the letter you want, you can scroll to the exact song.
