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Cables Unlimited ZIP-AUDIO-IP3 retractable 3.5 mm to RCA cable 3.94 ft

SKU CH-0GJX-A9AE6 MPN ZIP-AUDIO-IP3

Retractable 3.94 ft cable connects an iPod headphone or dock line-out to three RCA inputs for TV video and stereo audio

  • TypeRCA Component
  • ColorWhite
  • Length3.94 ft.
  • Connector Number4
  • Terminal GenderMale to Male
  • SpecificationsConnector on First End: 3 x RCA Male Connector on Second End
  • Retractable design keeps the 3.94 ft cable tidy
  • 5 mm plug fits first- and second-generation iPod headphone ports
  • Three RCA males deliver composite video plus stereo audio to TV or stereo
  • Copper conductors carry the signal from dock or player
  • White male-to-male connectors match legacy AV inputs

Retractable iPod audio cable

The ZIP-LINQ ZIP-AUDIO-IP3 is a white retractable cable that connects first- or second-generation iPods to a television or home stereo. It plugs into the headphone port on the iPod or the line-out port on an iPod Universal Dock. The 3.94 ft length extends for use and retracts for storage. Copper conductors carry the signal between devices.

Connector layout and signal path

One end terminates in a single 3.5 mm mini-phone male plug. The other end splits into three RCA male connectors for composite video plus stereo audio. All four connectors are male-to-male. The retractable mechanism keeps the cable tidy when not in use.

Compatibility limited to early iPods

This cable works only with first and second generation iPods. It does not work with later model iPods or any iPhone. Buyers with newer Apple devices will need a different connection method.

Highlights

  • Retractable design keeps the 3.94 ft cable tidy
  • 5 mm plug fits first- and second-generation iPod headphone ports
  • Three RCA males deliver composite video plus stereo audio to TV or stereo
  • Copper conductors carry the signal from dock or player
  • White male-to-male connectors match legacy AV inputs

Specifications

BrandZIP-LINQ
ModelZIP-AUDIO-IP3
TypeRCA Component
ColorWhite
Length3.94 ft.
Connector Number4
Terminal GenderMale to Male
SpecificationsConnector on First End: 3 x RCA Male
Connector on Second End: 1 x Mini-phone Male
ConductorCopper
FeaturesConnects to the headphone port of the iPod or the line-out port on the iPod Universal Dock
Watch videos and view photos on your television
Listen to your music library through your home stereo
Please note: This cable works with first and second generation iPods only. Does not work on later model iPods and iPhones.
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 3.5 mm plug to my first-generation iPod and the three RCA plugs to my TV?

Insert the single 3.5 mm mini-phone connector into the iPod headphone port or dock line-out, then match the three RCA males to the TV's composite video (yellow) and stereo audio (red, white) inputs.

Will the retractable mechanism or copper conductors need any upkeep after regular use?

The copper conductors are passive and require no maintenance; keep the retractable housing free of dust and avoid forcing the cable past its 3.94 ft limit to prevent spring fatigue.

What is the first limitation I will hit when using this cable for long video playback sessions?

The fixed 3.94 ft length restricts placement distance between the iPod and the TV or stereo, and the cable is confirmed to work only with first and second generation iPods.

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