Ipode i have a kenwood kdc-mp635 and im trying to play my ipod touch when i plug it into the usb port it does not read it, so i got an adaptor to plug in to the aux slot but it doesn't show on my src screen (it work fine before my car battery died) [email protected]

According to a post on the Apple Community forum, some iPods may not connect to the Kenwood KDC-X993 car stereo via USB after upgrading to iOS 41. Unfortunately, there is no official update available from Kenwood to fix this issue. However, one user suggested trying DFU mode, which may allow you to step back down to a prior revision of iOS Ipod Touch will not connect to my Kenwood... - Apple Community

Hi there,

Kenwood utilize the CD Changer plug in the back (which acts as a secondary Aux input), to operate external iPod devices.

This is done with the aid of an Adapter Lead - it has the 13-pin DIN plug on one end (plugs into the rear of your unit), and an iPod plug on the other end (plugs into your iPod).

Depending on the "Generation" of your external iPod device, you will need to buy the appropriate Kenwood adapter cable. These are: KCA-IP102, KCA-IP202 or KCA-IP302.

There may be some aftermarket (3rd party) cables that may do the same job.

Just ensure you read your Kenwood manual, as the Kenwood unit may be limited to the types of files (i.e. formats) it can read & play.

Hope this explains....

Cheers,

This happened to me. What worked was turning off the ipod (not stand by mode). Turn it back on and plug it in, it should work.

ARE YOU USING THE USB OR JUST THE HEADPHONE SOCKET?
IF YOU PRESS THE SOURCE BUTTON IT WLL SEE THE UNIT ATTACHED UNLESS ITS THE USB PORT BEING USED, IN THAT CASE THE SOFTWARE IN THE KENWOOD IS NOT COMPATABLE WITH YOUR GENERATION IPOD

I had the same problem with my first gen ipod touch. The reset button is on the front panel, between the Fast Forward button and the "1" button. Push it with a pen or something with the unit turned on. It will go dark then come back. You'll have to set up your preamp and other stuff again. I also now push the eject button before removing my ipod or USB thumb drives. The display will flash "remove". I guess this does some handshaking that cleans things up before removal.

I have a Pioneer Premier Deck in my van and I get the same problem I just unplug it and plug it back in

I had the same problem. Unfortunately with the IPOD Unless you can give it extra USB power, it is unfortunately not enuff from the Kenwood's deck. I had ran a 100gb HDD in an enclosure...I thought great its working...worked fine for.....20-25 mins....
And started getting the USB Read Error...or something to that extent...I forget now. So I tried about 2 or 3 different enclosure that did not need extra power (or should not need extra power to run the drive, and no luck. So anyway I went to fry's and picked up a USB to Cigarette adapter and now all is well...The adapter cost me $10...
I have 3 external drives that now work. The only other thing that you might look at for the IPOD, is getting a cable that has 3 heads....

One going to the USB Port on the Kenwood, and then there's two more heads that split off the other tip one for the ipod and then it y's off to another usb, plug that into the USB power adapter from fry's and that might give you the extra power you need...( I can't guarantee this as I dont own an IPOD and probably never will unless someone gives me one for free.)

The 890 doesn't support iPod control via USB. You can only read plain data storage devices on the USB port, such as a flash drive or portable hard drive. When you plug the iPod in (to a PC or the 890), it doesn't show up as a plain file storage device. Some of the newer Kenwoods do offer direct iPod control via USB. These ones have more "smarts" and are able to properly talk to the iPod and access its music. For the older models, you'll need to buy the special iPod interface, which accesses the iPod like a CD changer.

Hi! I have problem with usb...i try to connect 5 or 6 diferent usb flash device and after reading it shown that no device? it is a technical problem? Thanks!