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JVC Car KSPD100 iPod Connection Adapter for JVC Car Stereos
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Do not purchase if you have an IPOD Touch
(1 out of 5) by Justin Venetucci on Jan 20, 2008 (Vancouver, WA)I bought this for use with my Ipod Touch and it doesn't recognize the ipod at all - it is useless for me......
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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(5 out of 5) by John F. Williams on Jan 16, 2007This product does what JVC's web site claims it does, and was relatively easy to install.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
You must control the IPod thru the stereo with this
(3 out of 5) by Daniel P. Barkman on Jun 15, 2007I bought the adapter to go with the JVC car stereo with HD radio. I felt the IPod adapter would be superior to the generic adapter because you can charge your IPod while you drive. The thing I didn't count on is that you give up all ability to control the IPod, except through the stereo unit.
Now, everyone knows that Apple is renowned for its user interface. Well, forget about using the click wheel, looking at lists of songs, etc. You are forced to navigate through the contents of your IPod using a one-line monochromatic display. Frankly, this sucks. There should be an option as to where you can control your IPod. I am returning the IPod adapter and going with the generic headphone jack.
Don't make the same mistake I did.
Now, everyone knows that Apple is renowned for its user interface. Well, forget about using the click wheel, looking at lists of songs, etc. You are forced to navigate through the contents of your IPod using a one-line monochromatic display. Frankly, this sucks. There should be an option as to where you can control your IPod. I am returning the IPod adapter and going with the generic headphone jack.
Don't make the same mistake I did.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Works fine with iPod BUT Does not work with iPhone/iTouch
(4 out of 5) by G. Wayne on Sep 4, 2008I bought two of these for my, and my wifes car as we both have the JVC-KDHR1 head unit. It worked fine for my wife, who has an older iPod. Though navigating the menus via the head unit can be complicated and confusing until you get used to it.
This unit did not work for me however. I have the same head unit, but use an iPod Touch. When connected the head continuously displays "CHECKING" and the iTouch displays "External Device Connected" whenever video or music is selected. No audio can be played or heard when the unit is connected. The problem seems to be that the iTouch is "aware" that an external controller is connected, but the JVC head unit is incapable "talking" to the iTouch. Apparently the external control interface, or command protocol, for the iTouch is different than previous iPods. Either JVC must implement this interface in their newer head units, or the iTouch needs to have a software mode that emulates an older iPod.
I would be happy, even happier, if I could simply connect the iTouch via the control cable and have it 1) charge the iTouch, and 2) provide audio to the head unit. I don't need to control the iTouch via the head unit. This way it would function just like any iPod speaker/amplifier docking station. I feel certain there should be some hack or way of "fooling" the head unit into simply accepting the iTouch audio and provide charging voltage, but I haven't yet discovered one.
In the interim I purchased another JVC connector cable that simply converts the same head unit input to a line level RCA stereo connection. I connect to that cable with, yet another, adapter cable that converts dual RCA (male) to 1/8" stereo (male) for the iTouch headphone jack. I also purchased a combination cigarette lighter holder-mount/charger/FM transmitter for the iTouch ridiculously cheap on eBay. I tried the FM transmitter and found the resulting audio extremely weak. So now I keep the iTouch mounted and connected to the holder for charging, and also connected to the head unit via the 1/8" headphone output. It's a complicated arrangement that also results in ignition noise, probably due to the multitple grounding paths provide by both cables. Still it's better than just the FM transmitter until a better solution becomes available.
This unit did not work for me however. I have the same head unit, but use an iPod Touch. When connected the head continuously displays "CHECKING" and the iTouch displays "External Device Connected" whenever video or music is selected. No audio can be played or heard when the unit is connected. The problem seems to be that the iTouch is "aware" that an external controller is connected, but the JVC head unit is incapable "talking" to the iTouch. Apparently the external control interface, or command protocol, for the iTouch is different than previous iPods. Either JVC must implement this interface in their newer head units, or the iTouch needs to have a software mode that emulates an older iPod.
I would be happy, even happier, if I could simply connect the iTouch via the control cable and have it 1) charge the iTouch, and 2) provide audio to the head unit. I don't need to control the iTouch via the head unit. This way it would function just like any iPod speaker/amplifier docking station. I feel certain there should be some hack or way of "fooling" the head unit into simply accepting the iTouch audio and provide charging voltage, but I haven't yet discovered one.
In the interim I purchased another JVC connector cable that simply converts the same head unit input to a line level RCA stereo connection. I connect to that cable with, yet another, adapter cable that converts dual RCA (male) to 1/8" stereo (male) for the iTouch headphone jack. I also purchased a combination cigarette lighter holder-mount/charger/FM transmitter for the iTouch ridiculously cheap on eBay. I tried the FM transmitter and found the resulting audio extremely weak. So now I keep the iTouch mounted and connected to the holder for charging, and also connected to the head unit via the 1/8" headphone output. It's a complicated arrangement that also results in ignition noise, probably due to the multitple grounding paths provide by both cables. Still it's better than just the FM transmitter until a better solution becomes available.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
JVC iPod adapter
(5 out of 5) by Ralph Bohnenberger on Jun 5, 2008 (NYC, NY USA)This is exactly what I was looking for when I decided on the JVC KD-HDR1 receiver. Installation was a snap, and the box even included a piece of double sided tape to secure the item up under the dash. Both cords are plenty long to mount the unit almost anywhere in or under the dash. The controls blend right into the operation of the receiver, and since my iPod is a 3G, 15GB, there are even some options for shuffle play that I don't have such as shuffle by artist and by album.
As reported elsewhere, the movement through the songs or artists is a bit slow. You just can't replace the speed of the wheel with a remote control. However, when you hold down the button on the remote to scroll, the songs start to jump at about 10 at a time. Not great, but adequate to get where you want to go while stopped at a stop light.
Overall, I am very pleased with the functionality and amount of control that I have via the remote - a feature that was a deal breaker in choosing JVC over the other brands.
As reported elsewhere, the movement through the songs or artists is a bit slow. You just can't replace the speed of the wheel with a remote control. However, when you hold down the button on the remote to scroll, the songs start to jump at about 10 at a time. Not great, but adequate to get where you want to go while stopped at a stop light.
Overall, I am very pleased with the functionality and amount of control that I have via the remote - a feature that was a deal breaker in choosing JVC over the other brands.