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Brand NamePioneer
Number of Items1
Technical Details
- Enjoy direct control of your iPod or iPhone from the Pioneer head unit
- Plugs directly into USB terminal
- Compatible with AVH-P3100DVD head unit
- Two foot cable
- Audio only
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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Use the CD-IU50 audio interface cable to connect an iPod or iPhone directly into your compatible Pioneer head unit. Gain full, direct, adapter-free control of your iPod/iPhone via the head unit interface.
The cable is two meters in length.
What's in the Box
CD-IU50 USB Interface Cable for iPod (Audio)
Product Description
FOR USE WITH PIOAVHP3100DVD; 1.6 ft
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
69 of 71 people found the following review helpful
I'm posting this after reading the reviews here and then experiencing first hand the difference on my own x920bt between this and a "regular" iPod cable used with the stock Pioneer USB cable.
Technically, the bad reviews here are correct: You don't actually need this cable to use your iPod/iPhone with your Pioneer HU. If you were sitting on the fence like I was about buying it though, read on:
I do agree with the one star reviews that the cable is too short for what it costs. It is possible to extend it with both a regular USB extension cable and a mini-jack cable extender, but of course you have to buy those. So I knocked off a couple stars for that because this thing should be longer for what you pay.
However, there are 3 things you need to know about using the USB cable that comes with your HU over this one with an iPod/iPhone:
1) Without this cable, you have to plug two cables in to your iPod/iPhone - the dock connector, and a standard mini-audio cable. With this cable you only need to plug in the dock connector. Minor detail but if it's something you are going to use every time you get in the car you'll find one connection better than two over time, I assure you.
2) You need this cable to get video from your iPod/iPhone. If you care about video at all, then this is your only choice. One review mentions the video quality is so-so but I did not find that to be the case - as with all videos on iPods/iPhones the source is everything and good quality videos looked perfectly fine to me; I'll agree that the Pioneer HU doesn't go a great job with marginal sources compared to other displays but that isn't the fault of the cable.
3) And most importantly - as G. Ledesma points out in his review - with this cable, you get line-level audio out, where with the USB cable/mini-jack you get audio that's amplified once already by the iPod/iPhone itself. Don't brush this detail off! Having listened to both, same music, same player, I can tell you that you don't need to be an audiophile with the ears of a teenager to hear the difference. It is pretty significant, especially with music that's already lower-quality (like tracks purchased from iTunes prior to 2009). For this reason alone I found the cable to be a necessary purchase.
In short, while yes it is pricey, and you can control and listen to your music without it, you are going to want it anyway. I mean, not to defend Pioneer, but it is kind of a niche item they don't mass-produce, and frankly if you own an iPod/iPhone you already paid a premium for a product, so what's another few bucks for a cable? If it were longer I'd give it 5 stars, but that's it's only real fault.
Technically, the bad reviews here are correct: You don't actually need this cable to use your iPod/iPhone with your Pioneer HU. If you were sitting on the fence like I was about buying it though, read on:
I do agree with the one star reviews that the cable is too short for what it costs. It is possible to extend it with both a regular USB extension cable and a mini-jack cable extender, but of course you have to buy those. So I knocked off a couple stars for that because this thing should be longer for what you pay.
However, there are 3 things you need to know about using the USB cable that comes with your HU over this one with an iPod/iPhone:
1) Without this cable, you have to plug two cables in to your iPod/iPhone - the dock connector, and a standard mini-audio cable. With this cable you only need to plug in the dock connector. Minor detail but if it's something you are going to use every time you get in the car you'll find one connection better than two over time, I assure you.
2) You need this cable to get video from your iPod/iPhone. If you care about video at all, then this is your only choice. One review mentions the video quality is so-so but I did not find that to be the case - as with all videos on iPods/iPhones the source is everything and good quality videos looked perfectly fine to me; I'll agree that the Pioneer HU doesn't go a great job with marginal sources compared to other displays but that isn't the fault of the cable.
3) And most importantly - as G. Ledesma points out in his review - with this cable, you get line-level audio out, where with the USB cable/mini-jack you get audio that's amplified once already by the iPod/iPhone itself. Don't brush this detail off! Having listened to both, same music, same player, I can tell you that you don't need to be an audiophile with the ears of a teenager to hear the difference. It is pretty significant, especially with music that's already lower-quality (like tracks purchased from iTunes prior to 2009). For this reason alone I found the cable to be a necessary purchase.
In short, while yes it is pricey, and you can control and listen to your music without it, you are going to want it anyway. I mean, not to defend Pioneer, but it is kind of a niche item they don't mass-produce, and frankly if you own an iPod/iPhone you already paid a premium for a product, so what's another few bucks for a cable? If it were longer I'd give it 5 stars, but that's it's only real fault.
53 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Okay, so for anyone who is trying to figure out if they need this cable or not. You will need it if you are trying to get video from your ipod on your AVH-P3100DVD receiver. If you only want audio, your standard ipod cable will work. I tested with ipod touch 2g, both cables allow control from the receiver or ipod.
It's lame (hence 1 star) because it's too short and this is a ridiculous price to pay for a cable.
Once the cable is plugged in, you will need to change the AUX1 input to ipod. This can be found in the "Initial Menu" that is only accessible after turning the receiver off. Which I couldn't figure out at first and after a lengthy e-mail thread with Pioneer (who could not help) I found by accident.
It's lame (hence 1 star) because it's too short and this is a ridiculous price to pay for a cable.
Once the cable is plugged in, you will need to change the AUX1 input to ipod. This can be found in the "Initial Menu" that is only accessible after turning the receiver off. Which I couldn't figure out at first and after a lengthy e-mail thread with Pioneer (who could not help) I found by accident.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
I bought this cord when I bought my Pioneer AVH P3100 headunit. Amazon and Pioneer make it seem like you NEED to have this cord in order to work an iPod with your headunit-- FALSE! You can simply use the white Apple cord that came with your iPod, or go to Radio Shack and buy a cord for $3 that does the same exact thing!
Besides, the cord works absolutely fine for my iPod Nano, but when I plug in my girlfriend's iPhone, it takes a while for it to recognize it, then while playing, it often skips the songs, and chunks of the song go silent. It's like it's always fill-in-the-blank to the song when the iPhone is connected!
Anyways, don't make the same mistake I made by buying this for $50 when you can get another cord with the same function for so much cheaper..
Besides, the cord works absolutely fine for my iPod Nano, but when I plug in my girlfriend's iPhone, it takes a while for it to recognize it, then while playing, it often skips the songs, and chunks of the song go silent. It's like it's always fill-in-the-blank to the song when the iPhone is connected!
Anyways, don't make the same mistake I made by buying this for $50 when you can get another cord with the same function for so much cheaper..
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ipod cable for pioneer
The cable is too short, i can't put the ipod too far from the radio, that's a real big problem for me
Published 16 days ago by Glenn
ipod connector
works great with the avic x920bt. Keep in mind, check your units options. Mine allows for iphone control so i never use this. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mgnann
Pretty good
This cable is not needed to play audio from the iPod to the 3300bt but you will need it for app mode and to play videos off the iPod. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Justin
pioneer interface cable
ok i got the pioneer video and music interface cable and i used on my pioneer avh-p5300bt and i have a 3rd generation ipod touch and it works great on with the videos and the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrew
Used with AVIC X920BT
I highly recommend purchasing this cable if you have the AVIC system that supports iPod capability. Contrary to what the negative reviews about this product, I believe it is worth... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Subaru WRX
Not exactly as shown
The photo shows a "Y" cable or pig tail (one cable that splits into two at USB/AUX jack end). In fact, this is a "V" cable (2 long cables that merge at the iPod/iPhone jack). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Laura Savard
great
Works perfect with my pioneer double din and has ample length to it. I would buy this for sure to anyone
Published 4 months ago by audio freak
Does as advertised.
The wire was cheapest one I could find, and does exactly what it is suppose to do. Picture and sound is great.
Published 5 months ago by BCM
Too short to be useful..
First, the positives. Thanks to Amazon and the seller, at least I didn't pay full retail for this cable. Secondly, there's no doubt this cable is well made. Read more
Published 5 months ago by W. Hunt
Nice addition for ipod/iphone owners.
I purchased this item for use with my Pioneer BT3300 headunit. If you want to play video content from your ipod or iphone this is a must have item. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ej6
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