Introduction

KCA-iP500 is an interface unit to connect the control unit made by KENWOOD corporation with the iPod.
Please install and operate it after going through supplied instruction manual of KCA-iP500.
About iPod connectable to KENWOOD contorol unit
KCA-iP500 can be connected with the following iPod.

• iPod (The 3rd generation model)
• iPod (The 4th generation model)
• iPod (The 5th generation model)
• iPod mini
• iPod photo
• iPod nano(The 1st generation model)
• iPod nano(The 2nd generation model)
• iPod nano(The 3rd generation model)
• iPod nano(The 4th generation model)
• iPod classic
• iPod touch(The 1st generation model)
• iPod touch(The 2nd generation model)

The battery of the following iPod cannot be charged during connection.
• iPod touch iThe 2nd generation model)
• iPod nano (The 4th generation model)

Before connecting KCA-iP500 to KW control unit,please make sure your iPod's software is updated to the latest version which are possible to download from APPLE OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
If the software is not updated,connection problem with KCA-iP500 may happen, and the Control unit may not properly playback music files from your iPod.
Using the compatibility table
Model name
Connectivity
Title display possibility
KDC-X889

SW position1
SW position2
Remarks
DOWN
DOWN
  
Model name Model name of the control unit.
Connectivity Connection possibility with KCA-iP500 is shown.
= Applicable
= NOT Applicable due to display or operation capability or the control unit has no connector to connect with KCA-iP500.
Title
display
possibility		 = The title name named with iTune can be displayed.Data information is dependant on the Head Unit display capability.
SW
position1		 Recommended position of the switch on the side of KCA-iP500.
Link
SW
position2		 Recommended position of the switch on the side of KCA-iP500.
Link
Remarks Remarks or caution specific to the control unit.
Common notes for all models
• Depending on the connected control unit, source name may be displayed "EXT-MEDIA", "*-MEDIA" or CD Changer ("CD-CH"etc.).
Please see the manual of the control unit.
• DNPS function of the control unit cannot be operated with KCA-iP500.
(Please see the manual of the control unit about the DNPS (Disc Name PreSet) function. )
• After connecting your iPod to the KCA-iP500,the first track played will be the track you played last with your iPod,and "RESUMING"will be displayed while playback, since the title number and title name can not be displayed correctly.
When browsing item or title is changed, the first track selected will be automatically recongnized as track number 1,disc number1 in the Playlist,and correct title number and name will be displayed.
Additional notes for specific models
When the DNPS function of the center unit is operated,
system will restrict title selection or other functions of the iPod for ten seconds (Will resume in ten seconds. )
Connectivity between KCA-iP500 and "KVT" & "DDX" series video models.
• When the disc is changed, "EJECT" will show up instantly.
• Song file over #101 may not be displayed correctly on some of the 'KVT' & 'DDX' video models.
Link
KCA-iP500 cannot be connected — Control unit dose not have External Media Control.
The list of the playlist etc. cannot be correctly displayed and controlled.
The Fast Forwarding and Reviewing function does not operate.
(File search function is available.)
The Fast Forwarding and Reviewing function does not operate,
(File search function is available.)
When KCA-iP500 is connected to KCA-S210A, no other slave unit is possible to connect.
The Browsing item selectable is only "PLAYLIST".
When switching playlist etc., disc number "7" may show up instantly.