Sound from the 30 pin adapter

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Sound from the 30 pin adapter

Hi

I am highly limited by my car's Kenwood stereo input options. It has a male connection for the iPhone 4s (and below) 30-pin adapter (just like a desktop dock would).

Has anyone successfully used adapters to send sound either throught a mini headphone jack or micro USB output through the 30 pin adapter and into the stereo?

The simple solution of a mini Aux female input does not exist.

I've looked at various configurations of adapters on eBay and Amazon. There doesn't seem to be a clear path.

I'd rather learn from someone elses wisdom, than my own mistakes.....to much swearing for the neighborhood.

Thanks

AS

iPod nano, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Jun 2, 2013 4:21 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 2, 2013 5:14 PM in response to A Silverstone

You made no mention of what you were trying to do. Based on your initial post, you seemed to be having an issue connecting your iPhone as an iPod.

In any case, did you check the link I posted to the Google Play store?

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Jun 8, 2013 12:17 PM in response to A Silverstone

I was able to solve the problem with the device bought on Amazon I can play music from the headphone jack. I need to turn the volume all the way up on the phone for the Kenwood to acknowledge the sound. Set the Kenwood in ipod control by hand.

I tried to upload a photo, but had problems.

The device is "3.5 mm to 30-pin Dock." Made/Sold by ProCable, Radtech. MPN-13-300. The dock side is female and connects to the Kenwood 30-pin male end ipod adapter cable.

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Jun 2, 2013 4:29 PM in response to A Silverstone

Kenwood iPhone compatibility: http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/

Your stereo very likely has an iPhone or AUX input function that works with that cable. Have you read the manual for your particular Kenwood stereo?

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Jun 2, 2013 4:38 PM in response to Alfred DeRose

Hi

Thanks for the input

Here's the messy part of the problem.

I scoured the Kenwood site and even called Kenwood. My options are limited and there are errors in their own schematics on the actual inputs on the back of the unit. It is a DX6980.

Many on the Kenwood forums have had similar frustrations.

I would have to tear out the stereo to get to the Aux input in the rear of the Kenwood unit.

I'd prefer to do the adapter on the driver side, as opposed to going into the back of the unit.

Also, I prefer to use my vintage iPod Video for music. My wife wants to use her Galaxy 4s for music.

The Kenwood won't let me connect the phone as a Bluetooth Audio device, only as a Bluetooth phone.

Believe me as a loyal Mapple owner since the II+, I wish I didn't have to ask this question.

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Jun 2, 2013 5:02 PM in response to Alfred DeRose

Thanks

Kenwood's claim is a bit more complex to make it be true. I have their special ipod cord, and I can make the ipod work fine.

I need help with getting to hear music from a Galaxy 4S audio out jack or micro USB via the 30 pin dock.

AS

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Jun 2, 2013 5:08 PM in response to A Silverstone

What? Why are you asking how to connect the Samsung Galaxy in the Apple support forums?

The Apple 30-pin connector is proprietary and won't work on the Galaxy. Have you Googled it?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jvckenwood.kmc&hl=en

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Jun 2, 2013 5:12 PM in response to Alfred DeRose

Yes,

I am asking if anyone has worked around the 30-pin ipod dock to obtain sound.

There is probably a way to configure adapters.

That is my original question.

Samsung, Android, and Kenwood forums have not yielded me an answer.

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Jun 2, 2013 5:20 PM in response to Alfred DeRose

Alfred

Yes, I checked that same link. Dead end too, all on the Kenwood side.

I think I was pretty clear in my initial question about what I want to do.

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Has anyone successfully used adapters to send sound either throught a mini headphone jack or micro USB output through the 30 pin adapter and into the stereo?

The simple solution of a mini Aux female input does not exist.

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Jun 2, 2013 5:36 PM in response to A Silverstone

I know it's clear to you, but not me. :-)

Anyway, The manual (available here: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/UserFiles/File/UnitedStates/Consumer/Manuals/dnx7180.p df) says you can connect your device with USB. Install the app from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jvckenwood.kmc&hl=en and you should be good to go.

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Jun 2, 2013 5:47 PM in response to Alfred DeRose

Hi

I am hoping to MacGyver a physcial connection between the i-pod 30 pin connection dock to either a mini headphone jack or micro USB fitting.

Kenwood might as well be a politician, as they don't deliver on their promise.

The Kenwood USB fitting will not convey sound, for reasons I don't understand.

AS

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Jun 2, 2013 6:08 PM in response to Alfred DeRose

Yup. If one reads the feedback, it is entirely negative on the app. Consisten with my experience, when I tried it. It is a Kenwood issue. Their technicians admit on the phone they don't bother to keep up with advances on the peripherals, like our phones. I can't use my iphone 5 at all with the unit. I've learned to live with disappointment from them.

Apple users are a bit more ingenious at finding workarounds, so I am hoping to achieve this with a chain of adapters on the 30-pin end.

AS

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