Peripheral Electronics Aux2Car manual

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    Aux2Car Interface Instruction Manual Peripheral Electronics®, a division of AAMP of America™ 13160 56th Court Clearwater , Florida 33760 727-572-9255 or interface@peripheral-aamp.com ©2005 AAMP™ of Florida, Inc. rm1 1.16.04[...]

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    T able of Contents CHAPTER 1 Pages Installation Preparation (All V ehicles) 1-2 CHAPTER 2 Dip-Switch Ov er view (REQUIRED) 3 Acura 4 Audi 5 F or d (F or d, Lincoln, Mercur y) 6-7 GM (Buick, Cadillac, Che vy , GMC, Oldsmobile, P ontiac, Satur n) 8-10 Chr ysler (Jeep, Dodge, Plymouth, Eagle) 11 Honda 12 T o yota 13 V olksw a gen 14 CHAPTER 3 T r oubl[...]

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    VEHICLE INST ALLA TION Intr o 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 fa[...]

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    CHAPTER 2 V ehic le Installation In this chapter you will learn how to install the Aux2Car adaptor in specifi c vehicles. Aux2Car adaptor in specifi c vehicles. Aux2Car The Aux2Car adaptor connects to your car radio using a vehicle specifi c cable harness. Aux2Car adaptor connects to your car radio using a vehicle specifi c cable harness. Aux2C[...]

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    VEHICLE INST ALLA TION Acura Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the Aux2Car correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Car to operate. Aux2Car to operate. Aux2[...]

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    VEHICLE INST ALLA TION OPERA TION Once you connect the Aux2Car adaptor, turn on your radio. A CD icon will appear on the Aux2Car adaptor, turn on your radio. A CD icon will appear on the Aux2Car display of your radio showing that the Aux2Car adaptor is ready to use. Aux2Car adaptor is ready to use. Aux2Car Switch to the Aux2Car adaptor by pressing [...]

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    F or d (F or d, Lincoln, Mercur y) Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the Aux2Car correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Car to operate. Aux2Car to operate[...]

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    Model Y ear(s) IPOD Location and Notes Ford Crown Victoria 1995-1997 PXHFD2 connector behind Radio. Premium Audio System Crown Victoria 1995-1997 PXHFD1 (Rear Control Unit) in the trunk. JBL / Luxury System Crown Victoria 1998-2003 PXHFD3 connector behind Radio. Escape 2001-2004 PXHFD3 connector behind Radio. Econoline 1997 PXHFD2 connector behind [...]

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    GM (Buick, Cadillac, Che vy , GMC , P ontiac, Satur n) *PLEASE READ* *1995-1999 Radios with built in CD player (Except Corvette) are NOT compatible with the Aux2Car ADAPTER. Aux2Car ADAPTER. Aux2Car *2000-2004 Radios with built in CD player ARE compatible. Separate OEM CD (1995-2000) must be disconnected to use the Aux2Car adaptor . Aux2Car adaptor[...]

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    Model Y ear(s) IPOD Location and Notes Buick Notes for Buick:Requires GM factory CD data cable part # 12344003 if not pre-wired in trunk. Century 1997-2003 PXHGM2 Cable in trunk.Protocol: E&C Le Sabre 2000- 2002 PXHGM2 Cable in trunk.Protocol: Class 2 Le Sabre 1995-1999 PXHGM2 Cable in trunk.Protocol: E&C Park Ave 1995-2005 PXHGM2 Cable in [...]

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    Model Y ear(s) IPOD Location and Notes Oldsmobile Requires GM factory data cable Part # 12344003 if not pre- wired in trunk. Achieva 1996-1998 PXHGM3 Cable in trunk.Protocol: E&C Alero 1999-2000 PXHGM2 Cable in trunk.Protocol: E&C Alero 2003-2004 PXHGM3 Cable behind HeadunitPro- tocol: XM Aurora 1995-1999 PXHGM2 Cable in trunk.Protocol: E&a[...]

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    Chr ysler (Chr ysler , Jeep , Dodge, Plym- outh, Eag le) Make sure the Aux2Car adaptor is compatible with your vehicle, Check for “Disc ^” printed on Aux2Car adaptor is compatible with your vehicle, Check for “Disc ^” printed on Aux2Car preset button “1”. If you see it, it means that your radio can control the Aux2Car adaptor . Aux2Car [...]

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    VEHICLE INST ALLA TION Honda – All Honda e xcept P asspor t Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the Aux2Car correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Car to [...]

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    VEHICLE INST ALLA TION T o yota / Scion / Isuzu / Honda-P asspor t Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the Aux2Car correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Ca[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOO TING V olksw agen Make sure you have your radio’s theft protection code before you attempt installation. When you reconnect power to the battery , you will need to enter this code. Information about the theft protection code can be found in your vehicle’s audio operation manual. Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car you must [...]

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    TROUBLE SHOO TING CHAPTER 3 Symptom Cause Remedy No Power Blown fuse Replace fuse with same amp. Rating. If the fuse blows again, call tech support. No Power Bad connection Check cable connection. Alternator noise is heard (Changes with gas) Wrong wiring creates ground loop. Call tech support or ask a local car audio shop. Radio can’t recognize A[...]

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    War ranty and War ning One Y ear Limited Warranty 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 dealer . This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspec- tion by Peripheral E[...]

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    Caution 1. Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not recommend- ed and is unlawful in some countries and areas. 2. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the Aux2Car adaptor if you fi nd it Aux2Car adaptor if you fi nd it Aux2Car disruptive or distracting while driving. The driver of a motor vehicle[...]

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    FORD Appendix Aux2 Car Adaptor Connection Car Adaptor Connection Car 2004 - T own Car , Grand Marquis, Marauder , LS and Ford Crown Vic. 1. Preparing the Ford-12pin Cable T ake the PXHFD4 cable and cut off the black 12-pin plug. Y ou will use only the cable and big White 22 pin connector (connects to the iPod2car). 2. Connection to the V ehicle The[...]

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    GM Appendix 1 Corvette Aux2car Adaptor Connection to Chevrolet Corvette Most Corvettes are pre-wired to the trunk. In case you can’t fi nd the connector in the trunk, please do the following: 1. Preparing the GM-A Cable T ake the PXHGM1 cable and cut off the Black and Red plug. Y ou will then have two cables in your hands. One cable with the big[...]

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    GM Appendix 2 Cadillac; Oldsmobile; Buick that use E&C protocol (1995 – 1999 ) - Cable in trunk can’t be found Most 1995 – 1999 Cadillac’ s, Oldsmobile’ s & Buick’s are pre-wired to the trunk. In case you can’t fi nd the connector in the trunk, please do the following: 1. Preparing the PXHGM1 Cable T ake the PXHGM1 cable and [...]

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    Peripheral Electronics®, a division of AAMP of America™ 13160 56th Court Clearwater , Florida 33760 727-572-9255 or interface@peripheral-aamp.com ©2005 AAMP™ of Florida, Inc. Please check out our other products including: iPod 2car Interface that connects an iPod to most factory radios NeoChanger Complete universal CD changer that connects to[...]