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White retractable cable with 3.5 mm plug and three RCA plugs, 3.94 ft

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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

  • Connector count4
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product typeRCA Component
  • Product colorWhite
  • Overall length3.94 ft (1.2 m)
  • 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.

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameZIP-LINQ
Model nameZIP-AUDIO-IP3
Product typeRCA Component
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
Connector count4
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Overall length3.94 ft (1.2 m)
Conductor typeCopper
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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