Trying to understand DNX5120 hookup?
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St. Jude Donor '09
Trying to understand DNX5120 hookup?
I purchased the Kenwood DNX5120 and all the acessories except the backup camera. I haven't installed it yet but from reading the instructions I can't seem to get how I can get a usb input in the car when the singular usb on the back of the unit is used by the ipod cable? Is there an adapter available for the ipod plug-in that will allow usb so I can use a smartdrive?
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St Jude Donor '13
I purchased the Kenwood DNX5120 and all the acessories except the backup camera. I haven't installed it yet but from reading the instructions I can't seem to get how I can get a usb input in the car when the singular usb on the back of the unit is used by the ipod cable? Is there an adapter available for the ipod plug-in that will allow usb so I can use a smartdrive?
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use the included usb extension cable and route it somewhere to liek the glovebox so u can unplug ipod and plugin whatever u need, some talk of a usb hub but i have never tried
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Nice, I always assume the worst with consumer electronics and the tendency to insist on proprietary hardware in order to generate revenue. If it does support USB hubs then Penta's more than likely right, get a hub that you can have run on 12V DC and it should work.
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I purchased the Kenwood DNX5120 and all the acessories except the backup camera. I haven't installed it yet but from reading the instructions I can't seem to get how I can get a usb input in the car when the singular usb on the back of the unit is used by the ipod cable? Is there an adapter available for the ipod plug-in that will allow usb so I can use a smartdrive?
