How do I fix "this accessory is not supported by iphone" popup?

When I connect my iPhone 5 to my sony sound system with the 30 pin to lightning adaptor, my iPhone says "This accessory is not supported by iPhone". Is there any way to fix this issue?

Hello Jeffery,
It sounds like you are trying to use the Lightning Digital AV Adapter, but you are getting a message that it is not supported.  I found some troubleshooting steps you can take when you encounter an issue with this type of adapter:
Troubleshooting
If you encounter an issue using the Apple Digital AV Adapter or VGA Adapter:
Disconnect and reconnect the adapter from the iOS device and display.
Connect directly to the TV, projector, or external display using a known-good VGA or HDMI cable.
Remove any VGA or HDMI extension cables or converters.
Note that accessories that convert a VGA or HDMI signal to other video formats (DVI, Composite, Component) are not supported.
Ensure that you are using the latest version of iOS. Some Apple Digital AV Adapters require iOS 5.1 or later.
Note: When using an Apple Digital AV Adapter manufactured before early 2012 with iPad (3rd generation), you may see the "This accessory is not supported" alert. Dismissing the alert will allow you to use the adapter.
For optimal performance, you may need to adjust the video resolution or settings for your display. If your display offers an "auto detect" or "factory default" setting, you may be able to use these options to optimize video resolution and display.
You can find the full article here:
iOS: About Apple Digital AV Adapters
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4108
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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