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Peripheral Electronics iPod2car manual

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    Instruc tion Man ual Peripheral Electronics®, a division of AAMP of America™ 13160 56th Court Clearwater , Florida 33760 866-788-4237 in the US or 727-572-9255 ext.262 for international calls support@peripheralelectronics.com ©2005 AAMP™ of Florida, Inc. rm02.21.05 IMPORT ANT NOTE iPod Firmware MUST be updated BEFORE any other step is taken. [...]

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    T a ble of Conten ts P ages CHAPTER 1 - Getting Star ted 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Precautions 1 1.3 Confi guration & Harnesses 2 1.4 Compatibility Notes 2-3 1.5 Application Guide 4-9 1.6 Programming the iPod2car 10 CHAPTER 2- General Installation 2.1 Installation Location 1 1 2.2 Pre-Installation Checklist 1 1 2.3 Wiring Connections 1 1-12 2.4 I[...]

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    Chapter 1- Getting Star ted 1.1 In tr oduction Thank you for purchasing Peripheral Electronics’® iPod2car interface. The iPod2car is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most vehicles’ factory radios. T o ensure that your iPod performs correctly in your car or truck, we recommend that you read this entire manual befo[...]

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    2 1. 3 Confi guration and Har ness Selection This section will instruct you on how to properly identify and/or confi rm the proper in- terface dip-switch confi guration and vehicle specifi c harness selection. On the follow- ing pages you will fi nd our vehicle application guide. This guide will inform you of the proper dip-switch confi gurat[...]

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    1.4.5 DODGE - See Chrysler 1.4.4 1.4.6 EAGLE - See Chrysler 1.4.4 1.4.7 FORD- The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers. 1.4.8 GMC- See Chevrolet 1.4.3 1.4.9 HONDA- Starting in 2003 Honda introduced a new series of radios that use different software that is currently incompatible with the iPod2car . In 2005[...]

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    1. 5 APPLICA TION GUIDE A SIAN I MPORT visit www .peripheralelectronics.com/apps for the latest application information 4 Manufacturer / Fabricant Model / Modèle Year / Année Harness Configuration Interface Location Acura CL 1996-2002 PXHCH2 Config. # 1 Radio Integra 1992-2001 PXHCH2 Config. # 1 Radio Integra 1992-2001 PXHCH2 Config. # 1 Radio Le[...]

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    5 1. 5 APPLICA TION GUIDE FORD visit www .peripheralelectronics.com/apps for the latest application information Manufacturer / Fabricant Model / Modèle Year / Année Harness Configuration Interface Location Ford Crown Victoria 1995-1997 PXHFD2 Config. # 4 Radio Crown Victoria 1998-2003 PXHFD3 Config. # 4 Radio Escape 2001-2004 PXHFD3 Config. # 4 R[...]

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    6 1. 5 APPLICA TION GUIDE CHR YSLER visit www .peripheralelectronics.com/apps for the latest application information Manufacturer / Fabricant Model / Modèle Year / Année Harness Configuration Interface Location Chrysler 300M 1999-2001 PXHCH1 Config. # 1 Radio 300M 2002-2003 PXHCH3 Config. # 3 Radio Cirrus 1995-1999 PXHCH1 Config. # 1 Radio Cirrus[...]

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    7 Manufacturer / Fabricant Model / Modèle Year / Année Harness Configuration Interface Location Audi A4 1998-2004 PXHAD1 Config. # 2 Trunk A6 1998-2002 PXHAD1 Config. # 2 Trunk A8 1998-2002 PXHAD1 Config. # 2 Trunk A8L 2004-2004 PXHAD1 Config. # 2 Trunk All-Road 2001-2004 PXHAD1 Config. # 2 Trunk Cabriolet 1998 PXHAD1 Config. # 2 Trunk RS6 2000-2[...]

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    Manufacturer / Fabricant Model / Modèle Year / An née Harness Configuration Interface Location Buick LeSabre 1999-2002 PXHGM3 Config. # 7 Radio Rainier 2005 PXHGM3 Config. # 7 or 8 Radio Rendezvous 2003-2005 PXHGM3 Config. # 7 or 8 Radio Cadillac Deville 1995-2000 PXHGM2 Config. # 6 Trunk El Dorado 1995-2002 PXHGM2 Config. # 6 Trunk Escalade 1999[...]

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    Manufacturer / Fabricant Model / Modèle Year / Année Harness Configuration Interface Location Hummer H2 2003-2004 PXHGM3 Config. # 7 or 8 Radio Oldsmobile Achieva 1996-1998 PXHGM3 Config. # 7 Radio Alero 1999-2000 PXHGM2 Config. # 6 Trunk Alero 2003-2004 PXHGM3 Config. # 8 Radio Aurora 1995-1999 PXHGM2 Config. # 6 Trunk Aurora 2001-2004 PXHGM2 Co[...]

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    TOP VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DIP ON DIN CONNECTOR / DIP SWITCH VIEW 22-PIN HARNESS VIEW 1.6 Prog r amming the iP od2car Now that you have identifi ed the correct harness and dip-switch confi guration us- ing the application guide, it is now time to program the interface. T o program the interface, set the dip-switches located on the side of the inter[...]

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    2.1 Installation Loca tion Most installations will require you to remove the factory radio in order to plug in the vehicle specifi c harness. Some vehicles may require you to connect the interface to a factory pre- run CD changer cable. The location of these CD changer cables will vary by vehicle. Some common locations of these cables are in the t[...]

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    12 Make these connections only after verifying the proper circuit on your radio harness with a voltmeter . With the key OFF and the negative test lead of the voltmeter fi rmly touching a bare metal chassis part of your car , begin probing the wires in the main radio harness with the positive test lead. The constant 12V+ circuit should read a conti[...]

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    1 3 4. Decide on a convenient location to mount your iPod. 5. Run the white docking cable from the interface to the desired mounting location. Use caution to not cut, pinch, or crimp the cable during this step. Avoid moving parts, vehicle wiring harnesses and areas of excessive heat when routing the cable. 6. Secure the interface in the vehicle usi[...]

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    3.1 Operation SELECTING THE IPOD T o select the iPod from the radio, press the button that would normally activate the factory CD changer . This button varies by vehicle manufacturers. In some applications (using confi g.#8) the iPod2car is accessed like an XM reciever , In these cases you will press the appropriate activation button. Some radio m[...]

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    Symptom Cause Remedy No Power Blown fuse in vehicle fuse block. Replace fuse with same amp rating. If the fuse blows again, call tech support. No Power Bad connection Check cable and wiring connection. Alternator noise is heard (Changes with Engine RPM) Improper wiring creates a ground loop Install a Ground loop isola- tor or seek professional serv[...]

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    16 3.3 War ranty One Y ear Limited W arranty The quality controls used in the manufacture of this product will ensure your satisfaction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from an authorized Peripheral Elecronics dealer . This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspec- tio[...]

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    Peripheral Electronics®, a division of AAMP of America™ 13160 56th Court Clearwater , Florida 33760 866-788-4237 in the US or 727-572-9255 ext.262 for international calls support@peripheralelectronics.com ©2005 AAMP™ of Florida, Inc. Please check out our other products including: Aux2car (PXDX) Programmable auxiliary input device CD2 car ( PC[...]