Kenwood Car Stereo iPod Interface

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Kenwood Car Stereo iPod Interface

I have a Kenwood Car Stereo head unit and their iPod interface (KDC4531W and KCA IP500 respectively) which work really well.

Tonight I had to hard reset the iPod (via Menu and Play) to get the system to recognise the iPod following stopping and starting the car. The head unit displayed E-60 as the error code. I'm sure this isn't a deep sleep problem, unless the timer is set at less than an hour...

Following the reset it all worked OK...

Anyone else seen this? Anyone know what caused it?

(I've just downloaded iTunes 6 and am using iPod Software 3.1 in the iPod)

Thanks

Rob

Posted on Oct 18, 2005 3:10 PM

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Answer 1

Oct 19, 2005 7:19 AM in response to Rob Nelson

Rob
I have the KCA-iP500, and a kenwood stereo, not sure what type. but ive had this a few times.
but like you say all you need to do is hard reset the ipod and everything is fine again.

not sure why it does this though sorry.

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Oct 19, 2005 7:28 AM in response to Rob Nelson

just on another note.
any ideas if the KCA-iP500 will work with the new iPods?
personally i cant see a reason why but you never know!

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Rob Nelson Author

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Oct 19, 2005 1:24 PM in response to Paul Burrows1

Thanks Paul - at least I know its not me...

I'm going to try reformatting & syncing my iPod to see if that works.

I assume the IP500 will work with the new ipods - it certainly works with our Mini and 4G one. Suggest you email Kenwood support, they're really helpful!

Rob

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RoryMac

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Oct 19, 2005 4:49 PM in response to Paul Burrows1

Has anyone tried contacting Kenwood? Sounds like an issue on their end.

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Rob Nelson Author

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Oct 20, 2005 12:56 AM in response to RoryMac

According to the IP500 manual, E-60 means that communications between the unit has failed - solution is to reset the iPod.

Oh well....

guess it's a firmware bug or something...

Rob

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Answer 6

Oct 20, 2005 4:08 AM in response to Rob Nelson

I have just had an email from kenwood regarding the compatability of the KCA IP500 to the new ipods. apparently both the Nano and the new video ipod use different protocols so the KCA IP500 wont work.

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