If you want optimal use of the Kenwood you should use Hijack to redefine its buttons. They're not placed well for use with theplayer, plus they provide functions that you don't want or need in that configuration.

For instance, it uses 4 buttons to do track skipping and track position, instead of 2 (using long press like the Rio remote or face buttons). I found it next to useless without translating the codes.

Putting it on the back of the steering wheel also allows me to use two fingers to operate it (like triggers). On the front it seems like you'd use your thumb or have to fiddle around with your hand to locate and operate it properly. Not to mention not having to have it surgically removed from your skull in the emergency room if you ever got into an accident.

I set up some translations last night and I'll finally "stick" it in place this weekend.

Bruno