About the Alpine KCU-445i
Full playback and fast charging
Full playback and fast charging
Want to listen to your iPod or iPhone through your 2009-up Alpine CD receiver? Connect this KCU-445i connection cable between your iPod and the stereo's USB port, and you'll get super-fast data transfer and full playback control. You'll enjoy the superior sound quality of the Alpine's digital-to-analog converter, plus your iPod's or iPhone's battery will charge extra fast as you drive, thanks to the cable's compatibility with the 1-amp USB ports found on new Alpine receivers. The package contains an 8-inch connector cable and a 5-foot extension cable in case your receiver has a rear USB port.
Once connected, your receiver's controls allow you to manage just about every playback function right from the radio's faceplate. QuickSearch™ makes it easy to find the music that you want — jump between artists, albums, and playlists at the push of a button. You can even scroll through songs using the rotary control knob. Album, artist, and song information from your iPod will show up on the radio's display, too. Warranty: 1 year.
What's in the box:
- 5' USB extension cable (with a male USB type-A connector on one end and a female USB type-A connector on other end)
- 8" iPod connector cable (with an iPod dock connector on one end and a male USB type-A connector on other end)
- USB connector clamp (two-piece)
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Adapter Type | Sync/Audio/Charge | |
Vehicle Specific | No | |
Brand Specific | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full-Size | Classic/5Gen | |
Nano | 6/5/4/3/2/1 | |
Touch | 4/3/2/1 | |
iPhone | 4S/4/3GS/3G/2G |
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Features
iPod/iPhone USB Cable: The KCU-445i allows you to connect your 30-pin Apple iPod/iPhone to select 2009-up USB/iPod direct compatible Alpine head units and other brands of head units that support USB/iPod direct connection. 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 or other brand of receiver receiver to select iPod/iPhoness with a 30-pin 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 9/27/2013):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Charge | |||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | Artist/Song Text | Track Info | ||||
iPhone | 2G | 3.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
3G | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3GS | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4 | 7.0 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4S | 7.0 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | 1st | 2.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
2nd | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3rd | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4th | 6.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
nano | 1st | 1.3.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y |
2nd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3rd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4th | 1.0.4 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6th | 1.1 PC | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
video | 5th | 1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y |
iPad | 1 | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
2 | 7.0 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | |
3 | 7.0 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
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.
The Alpine KCU-445i replaces these items
Alpine KCU-440i iPod® Cable
- single cable connection allows select Alpine receivers to control an iPod or iPhone
- fast data transfer
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I use this to hook up my old iphone 4 to use as an ipod in my car, the old usb to iphone connector got jiggled around too much and needed replacement
Eileen from Los Angeles, CA