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Product Description Clarion's CCA-iPod interface cable connects your iPod to select Clarion receivers. With just one cable between your iPod and your stereo, you'll get super-fast data transfer and full playback control. You'll be able to operate your iPod from the stereo's faceplate with complete command over playback features like start/stop, forward/reverse, and shuffle/repeat, as well as access to your playlists. Track and artist information show up on the stereo's display. Your iPod even recharges while it's connected.
Customer Reviews:
Clarion CCAIPOD InterfaceOctober 7, 2008 Timothy J. Foss(Oregon, IL) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this to be able to connect my IPOD Nano to my Clarion CMD5 stereo. This model Clarion stereo was an upgrade to my new boat and it being "IPOD Ready", I thought it would simplify music souces by not needing to carry a bunch of CD's out on the water. I was really pissed when I found out I needed to spend more money to be able to use this function, but that's another review. The CMD5 has a bunch of RCA type cables/connections hanging out its rear plus another round multi pin S-type looking connection. I figured (wrongly) that this was supposed to be the connection for the CCAIPOD which has a square connector - c'mon guys, my first car had an AM radio and I later upgraded it to 8-track! Since the CCAIPOD didn't have any installation instructions I had to contact the seller for clarification. The actual connection is on the lower rear of the head unit, covered by a plug to cleverly disguise its location. Point being you may need to remove the head unit to access. Once connected all IPOD functions must be selected from the Clarion faceplate and it's even more obscure to use than the IPOD, especially if it's music originally from a burned CD. That being said, the unit functioned generally well. I really can't speak as to fidelity since it's being used on a boat with a lot of background noise but it certainly is handy to slip the IPOD in your pocket for all your music needs (especially since the CMD5 has such a lousy tuner) plus it keeps the IPOD charged.
