how do i connect my ipod?

[der affe]

i have a Kenwood deck KDC-MP922
it says Mp-3 ready. what do i need to make it work with my deck?

thanks,

Greg

[E30 Cabrio]

Does it have a USB port?

If not, then you might need an iPod adapter.

On my Clarion, it has a USB port which I just plug into with a USB cable to my iPod and/or Sansa player and I can control the portable player with the Clarion HU

I can even plug a USB thumb drive into it. I have an 8 GB USB thumb drive on my key ring so I usually plug into that and I can scan/skip songs, navigate directories etc...

[lylefk]

KCA-ip500. It charges it as well and you control the ipod through the deck, not on the ipod itself.

[StereoInstaller1]

Or, you can convert the changer port over to an AUX input...which blows, as the iPod is not being charged nor is it controlled through the deck.

[der affe]

OK i just read the reviews on the KCA-ip500 and every one is bad.

Luke do you have any other suggestions? is there a universal non FM modulated that will work? it would be nice if it displayed on the head unit, but i don't think that will be an option.

suggestions please.

Greg

[lylefk]

The only other option is the one he suggested I believe...generally it's a better way to go to do this versus using a universal solution.

[StereoInstaller1]

RF mods suck ass...get the aux in adapter or the real iPod adapter.

You should be able to find a kenwood to RCA adapter for about $10ish on the web, then the cool way it to find a iPod to RCA (for another $15ish), with charging wires...so you can have the single plug to charge and supply audio.

[der affe]

sweet! that is what i want!

is this something i could bet from you, luke? (support r3v members)
or should i just find it on the web?

[StereoInstaller1]

I am way not set up for selling shit I don't make....ebay that shit.
But seriously look for the cheapest you can find...they are all about equal.

If you are gonna get serious about keeping a pile of music in your car, you will want a USB deck of some sort.