Click on "How to Connect an iPod" for info on compatible iPods/iPhones, leads and Kenwood head-units.
iPod 1-Wire Connectivity
Using Apples White USB Lead or Kenwood's KCA-iP101 (Audio Playback)
Just plug in the iPod's standard white USB cable into the front USB input and experience digital iPod 1 wire connectivity - the smart and simple way to connect your receiver and iPod. No additional cable required! With only a single USB cable, your iPod and receiver are linked by a digital signal, the output is connected with Kenwood's "Digital Direct" analog conversion system built into the receiver. Simple connections plus enhanced audio quality - another smart lifestyle solution from Kenwood.
To find out what head-units have 1-wire please click on "How to Connect an iPod"
High Speed iPod/iPhone Connection
Compatible with iPod video, nano, and 5G iPod and iPhones, experience high speed control with USB 2.0 Direct connection. USB 2.0 Direct Connection enables USB protocol high-speed data communications of 12m/bps. Utilizing a brand-new Graphic User Interface and touch panel, you can easily control your iPod. In addition to the search functions, there is also Album Art Display, a Short Cut Bar, and 4 Line Text Display offering you the most convenient operation.
iPod Album Art
The iPod Album Art function enables to the display of album art which is attached to the song, on the main screen. With this user friendly function, you can browse your favourite artist’s artwork on any of our multimedia head-units. DDX5022, DDX5024, DDX7029, DDX8022BT, DDX8029, DNX5220, DNX5220BT, DNX5240, DNX5240BT DNX7200, DNX8220BT, KVT-524DVD, KVT-522DVD, KVT-829DVD and KVT-729DVD.
Easy Operation (4 Line Text Display / Music browser / Short Cut Bar)
When iPod or USB devices are connected via USB, 4 Line text is displayed for easy operation, while the Music Browser function searches Tag information on the connected devices, and sorts into orders by Genre, Artist, Album, and Title automatically. In addition the Short cut bar function allows quick search from huge library of compressed music files.
Multi Control Wheel
Added to the current easy to operate 4-way+Push control knob our high end CD model KDC-W9537U comes with a Multi Control Wheel, equipped with an additional rotary function. Now you can control all operations via a single control knob just as smoothly as with an iPod’s scroll Wheel. Kenwood suggests a new method of selecting source and operation that is easier than ever!
For those with earlier iPods and head-units the KCA-iP500 maybe the solution for your iPod needs. (For details on compatible iPods and head-units go to "How to Connect an iPod".) Display and select music files from Music Menu (Playlist, Artist, Album, Genre). Random and repeat play function. Power supply and battery charge function.