Name: Kenwood CA-C3AV A/V Cable
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: 113CAC3AV
Price: 24.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (44 reviews)

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Written by Crutchfield's Zak B.

This 5-foot cable lets you connect a standard composite audio/video output to the front or rear 3.5mm A/V input on many Kenwood multimedia receivers. Warranty: 1 year.

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Kenwood CA-C3AV A/V Cable owner's manual

A/V cable (right angle male 3.5mm audio/video connector on one end and female composite video/stereo audio RCA connectors on other end)
Instruction Manual

MFR #CA-C3AV

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Overview: The Kenwood 5' CA-C3AV audio/video input cable consists of a right-angle 3.5mm audio/video connector on one end; and a female composite video, along with stereo RCA audio connector on other end. The Kenwood CA-C3AV is designed to connect an external source such as a game console, DVD player, camcorder, or digital camera to a Kenwood multimedia receiver featuring a front- or rear-panel 3.5mm A/V input.

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Bought an aftermarket Kenwood NEX and I am going to install Roku with it and you need this to hear the audio from the Roku [ Ricardo Aug 10, 2019 ]

The picture of your cable is the closest to the one in my portable dvd directions. I pray it will help in my work bringing cd movies to the shut in patients. [ William Apr 11, 2019 ]

5 Star Car Stereo recommended for my application [ Christopher Sco Feb 06, 2019 ]

Easy to install [ Jason Dec 04, 2018 ]

i wanted Kenwood quality plugs to match the deck. [ GARY Nov 25, 2018 ]

Want to play mobile SiriusXM receiver through head unit. [ Robert Sep 18, 2018 ]

Because Kenwood uses proprietary cable pinouts which is absolute crap. [ Austin Jul 16, 2018 ]

Needed it [ Jessie Charles Jun 25, 2018 ]

cause you didn't have the pioneer cd-rm10. [ GLORIA Jun 17, 2018 ]

Other Amazon review said ground on 2nd ring instead of sleeve but cost less (especially with points) here [ Darren Hatch May 28, 2018 ]

I chose this cable to help mirror my iphone on to Kenwood receiver. [ Rigo May 08, 2018 ]

It has been shown to be compatible with the Pioneer AVH-201EX unit I purchased. This will be used to bring in external Video and stereo audio to the system. [ STEVE Apr 25, 2018 ]

Cast my iPhone screen to my radio [ MIKE Mar 20, 2018 ]

Prices are good [ Eliza Jan 21, 2018 ]

For Kenwood to mirror phone for navigation, one of the rarest cords you'll ever need, only Kenwood makes this aux to audio video connector with the 3 audio/ video female ends [ Jesse Jan 15, 2018 ]

Stereo hook up [ Ray Jan 11, 2018 ]

for kenwood ddx774bh [ David Jan 03, 2018 ]

have wanted this item; this is the best price that I have ever seen on this item [ Gerald Jan 02, 2018 ]

I installed a Kenwood DDX574BH in my 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, but wanted an A/V input for playing videos from my smart phone. With this cable connected to the receiver I hope to be able to use the A/V input without the horrible blue screen showing. I also have an input adapter for use, but that was not available on Crutchfield's website. With this receiver it is very easy to geek-out. [ John Dec 03, 2017 ]

Need to mirror Kenwood 9904s head unit [ Leonid Nov 30, 2017 ]

I need to mirror my iphone to my Kenwood headunit [ DONALD Nov 21, 2017 ]

To go with new deck ordered [ Fon Nov 16, 2017 ]

Need it to connect to headrest monitors. [ Chris Nov 15, 2017 ]

Cause thats what i saw on you tube that i need this cable to mirrorlink my iphone. [ Juan Aug 03, 2017 ]

Although I did not want to pay so much for such a small simple part, this seems to be the only cable pinned out correctly to do what I want it to do. :( Have less expensive substitute? [ Christopher Aug 01, 2017 ]

Decor MirrorLink on JVC double DIN unit [ Samuel Jul 04, 2017 ]

Tried the cheap way out didn't work to well hopefully this is the key [ robert Jun 01, 2017 ]

Needed for aux AV input. [ Jerry Apr 21, 2017 ]

Based on my research, this would be the best cable to use for my application. [ Adrian Apr 12, 2017 ]

Have a DDX9703S, will be hooking up mobile TV receiver and or VIDEO Game Console. [ Jon-Paul Feb 24, 2017 ]

To hook up video game system in my truck [ james Feb 23, 2017 ]

Screen mirror on KENWOOD double din stereo [ michael Jan 25, 2017 ]

Crutchfield had the best price online for this cable - for use with a DDX374BT head unit [ John Jan 23, 2017 ]

Needed the Kenwood specific AV cable as it is difficult to find a proper aftermarket cable due to the lack of industry standards in the pinouts. Specifically need to have the ground on pin 3 (Ring 2). Using to hook up my dash camera to the AV IN port of my new Kenwood DNX573S. [ Mike Dec 29, 2016 ]

inorder for android phone to mirror with kenwood auto receiver [ ROBERT Oct 17, 2016 ]

I wanted to connect a TV tuner to my Kenwood DNX892 and a regular RCA to mini jack won't work because Kenwood requires a special proprietary connection. [ Derek Jul 31, 2016 ]

Need this to run external signal in from car's built in VES dvd system. [ Benjamin Jun 17, 2016 ]

for my camera [ Joseph May 30, 2016 ]

To run my phone with my Kenwood 491 [ Otis Ross May 02, 2016 ]

Great if you need a hard connetion [ Vandell Mar 30, 2016 ]

Bought an aftermarket cable but it did not work with my head unit.... [ Alirio Dec 21, 2015 ]

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6 questions already asked

I need this for audio on reverse camera. It is not stereo, has only one input. Does it matter which audio plug I use?

[ Stephen Aug 01, 2019 ]

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Reverse camera audio got my attention. This is used as an audio video input, but it will only operate as a single "channel" if you will. Meaning that unless you use the video input for your reverse camera as well, you won't be able to utilize both signals at once. But to answer your question, no. It doesn't matter if you use left or right audio input.

[ Chris Aug 07, 2019 ]

Will this work with an Alpine Halo9? I can't find the Alpine equivalent of this cable.

[ Greg Jul 28, 2018 ]

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As far as I know it will only work with kenwood products. Kenwood changed the order of the wires from the industry standard order. Just find a regular 1/8 mini jack a/v cable and you should be good.

[ Mike Aug 01, 2018 ]

Will the Kenwood CA-C3AV work with an hdmi to av adapter on on my ddx320bt and ddx374bt?

[ Harold Nov 29, 2017 ]

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You can use the CA-C3AV cable to connect a composite video and stereo audio source to the input of the DDX374BT, sure. If you have an HDMI adapter that provides the composite video and stereo audio output, yes, you can connect it to the CA-C3AV as the external source. I hope that helps. My bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/bio/Ryan

[ Ryan Dec 04, 2017 ] Staff

Will the ca-c3av a/v cable by kenwood work on my blaupunkt San Jose 120 to mirror my GPS from my Moto Z play2 phone?

[ Bobby Nov 15, 2017 ]

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No. This cable is made for connecting an external source such as a game console, DVD player, camcorder, or digital camera (with a RCA composite video & stereo audio output) to a Kenwood multimedia receiver that features a front- or rear-panel 3.5mm A/V input.

[ Ryan Nov 18, 2017 ] Staff

Why won't a generic RCA (red/white/yellow) to 3.5mm (3 "stripe") cable work instead of this expensive cable? I ask because this ends in female connectors, meaning it's meant to be used with non-proprietary RCA (r/w/y) cables connected to it, so I don't see how a generic cable wouldn't work.

[ Philip Jun 29, 2017 ]

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I thought that too but the contacts on the 3.5mm end have a specific order unique to how the radio is set up.

[ Paul Jul 03, 2017 ]

The end on the RCA plug is reverse wired (r/w/y) do not line up with their standard locations. Kenwood uses a proprietary configuration on their receivers.

[ Robert Jul 03, 2017 ]

will this cord work on my kenwood excelon ddx9903?

[ jesse May 23, 2017 ]

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Yep! The Kenwood Excelon DDX9903S DVD receiver is fitted with a rear-panel minijack (3.5mm) audio/video input that you can use to connect the CA-C3AV cable. If you would like to discuss further, feel free to contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. Hope that helps!

[ Larry May 29, 2017 ] Staff

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