Peripheral Electronics Aux2Car Car Stereo System User Manual


 
VEHICLE INSTALLATION
Intro
Thank you for purchasing the Aux2Car interface. This interface will allow you
to connect a line level audio input to you vehicle’s factory radio without the
use of a noisy RF modulator. The Aux2Car interface is the best way to add
mobile video, satellite radio, MP3 players or other hand held media devices to
your factory radio.
Installation Preparation
This chapter provides information required for the
installation of the Aux2Car adaptor, it must be read by all users.
Thank you for purchasing the
Aux2Car
adaptor. Since the
Aux2Car adaptor. Since the Aux2Car
Aux2Car
Aux2Car Aux2Car
will work in many different vehicles the following steps must be taken
to ensure that it is set up correctly for the vehicle it is being installed in.
Before Installation
To prevent damage to your vehicle and the interface, take the following precau-
tions.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with an on-board drive or navigation com-
puter, do not disconnect the battery cable
.
If the battery cable is disconnected, the
computer memory may be lost. Under these conditions, use extra caution to avoid causing
a short circuit during installation. If your radio has a security code make sure you know the
code and how to enter it prior to removing the battery cable. The radio will require this code
to operate when the battery terminal is reconnected.
1. Do not install the unit in the following locations:
A. Locations exposed to direct sunlight
B. Locations where hot air fl ows from the car’s heater
First Step (For All Vehicles)
The fi rst and most important step in using the
First Step (For All Vehicles)
The fi rst and most important step in using the
First Step (For All Vehicles)
Aux2Car
First Step (For All Vehicles)
Aux2Car
First Step (For All Vehicles)
is setting the dip-switches on the
Aux2Car is setting the dip-switches on the Aux2Car
interface
; this makes the Auxillary source compatible with the vehicle it is being installed in.
The
Aux2Car
adaptor will not work if this step is not followed correctly.
Aux2Car adaptor will not work if this step is not followed correctly. Aux2Car
IMPORTANT!!! Dip Switch setting
s must be m
ade while unit is unplugged from vehi-
cle. Changes
to dip switch settings will no
t be recogn
ized unt
il
l un
it is powered do
wn
,
then powered up again.
The dip switches can be found on the side of the interface which connects to the source.
Switches are in the “ON” position when they are switched down.
Aux2Car
settings for each
Aux2Car settings for each Aux2Car
vehicle can be found on the vehicles installation page. Refer to the index to fi nd the page
number within this manual that covers your vehicle.
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