Peripheral Electronics Network Card iPod2car User Manual

Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT NOTE

iPod Firmware MUST be updated BEFORE any other step is taken.

Otherwise, the iPod will not operate properly. See page 1 for further details.

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Chapter 1- Getting Started

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Peripheral Electronics’® iPod2car interface. The

iPod2car is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most

vehicles’ factory radios. To ensure that your iPod performs correctly in your car or

truck, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting installa-

tion of the iPod2car interface

The iPod2car interface will allow you to connect your iPod to a factory radio that

has the ability to control a CD changer. The iPod2car is designed to be used with

Generation 3, 4, Mini and Photo iPods.

1.2 Precautions

(Important, Please Read)

UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE

For proper operation of the iPod2car, your iPod must be updated with the most

recent version of Firmware from Apple. This is done on your computer. To Update

the software on the iPod go to http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/. Follow the

directions on the website to complete the download. There is no charge for this

update.

PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR iPod.

To eliminate the risk of an electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the car

battery in most vehicles, except in the following situations:

• Vehicles equipped with on-board navigation should not have the car’s battery

disconnected. Doing so may cause loss of memory settings. These settings

would then have to be reprogrammed by an authorized car dealer for a fee to

be paid by the vehicle’s owner. For these vehicles, we recommend extreme

caution when handling exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.

•

Vehicles that incorporate a security-code protecting the radio. If the car’s battery

or the radio’s power plugs are disconnected, the radio will not operate without

re-entering the security-code. If you have access to the security-code, feel

comfortable disconnecting the battery and the radio’s power connectors. Other

wise, do not disconnect the battery and exercise extreme caution while handling

exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.

PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION

Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving parts or

direct sunlight. Beware of hot-air ﬂow from your vehicle’s climate control system.

We recommend securing the interface to a suitable location, free of sharp metal

edges, using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties.

Docking cable

Vehicle speciﬁc harness

iPod2car interface

1.3 Conﬁguration and Harness Selection

This section will instruct you on how to properly identify and/or conﬁrm the proper in-

terface dip-switch conﬁguration and vehicle speciﬁc harness selection. On the follow-

ing pages you will ﬁnd our vehicle application guide. This guide will inform you of the

proper dip-switch conﬁguration and vehicle speciﬁc harness for your particular vehicle.

Depending on the type of iPod2car kit you purchased, it might include a bundle of

different vehicle harnesses or none at all. If the kit contains many harnesses, only one

will be needed for your speciﬁc vehicle. If the kit came without any vehicle harness,

your authorized Peripheral® dealer will have the harness for you to purchase separately.

Before consulting the application guide please take a moment to review our IMPOR-

TANT COMPATIBILITY NOTES below. These notes will inform you of any issues or

circumstances that can affect the compatibility of our product with your factory audio

system and accessories. Some situations result in the loss of use of some factory

audio players. Please read and understand these notes before proceeding to the ap-

plication guide.

1.4 IMPORTANT Compatibility Notes!

1.4.1 ALL

VEHICLES-

If your vehicle is equipped with a factory CD changer, you must disconnect it in order to

be able to install the interface. You will lose the use of the factory CD changer to gain

use of your iPod.

1.4.2 ACURA-

Not compatible with vehicles equipped with a factory Navigation system.

1.4.3 CHEVROLET-

The iPod2car interface is currently not compatible with any factory external audio

source such as: XM tuner, Any CD player or Cd changer, or Cassette player. These

devices must be disconnected during the installation and will longer function. You will

lose the use of these devices to gain use of your iPod.

1995-1999 Radios with built in CD player (Except Corvette) are NOT compatible with

the iPod2car interface because they do not have CD changer control functions.

1.4.4 CHRYSLER-

To determine if your vehicles radio has CD changer control functions, and will work with

the iPod2car interface, check preset button #”1” for the “Disc ^” symbol.

1999 Chrysler vehicles have one of two different style radios. These two radios use

different harnesses. The shape of the radio face will determine which harness you will

use. If your radio face is SQUARE, you will use the harness part# PXHCH1. If your

radio face is OVAL (rounded corners), you will use the harness part# PXHCH2.

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 all Honda radios use this software-

making them incompatible.

1.4.10 HUMMER- See Chevrolet 1.4.3

1.4.11 JEEP- See Chrysler 1.4.4

1.4.12 LINCOLN-

The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.

1.4.13 MERCURY-

The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.

1.4.14 OLDSMOBILE-

The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.

1.4.15 PLYMOUTH- See Chrysler 1.4.4

1.4.16 PONTIAC-

The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.

1.4.17 TOYOTA-

2003-2005 Toyota vehicles have radios that appear to be the same but use different

harnesses. Unfortunately, because the radios have the same outward appearance, the

only way to determine which harness to use is to remove the radio and visually conﬁrm

the connector on the back of the radio. If the harness part# PXHTY1 harness does

not ﬁt into the connector on your radio, you will also need the harness part# PXHTY2

adapter harness that will adapt the PXHTY1 to ﬁt the newer style radio connectors.

1.4.18 VOLKSWAGEN-

When possible, we recommend using the PXHVW2 harness and install the iPod2car

behind the radio. This will avoid the possibility of inherent noise problems with the

factory VW CD changer cable that is found in some vehicles.

Double DIN (4” Tall) VW radios have a new connector that is not yet available. In

these cases, you must use the PXHVW1 and install the iPod2car interface in the

factory CD changer location. If you encounter the aforementioned inherent noise

problem with the VW CD changer cable, please visit: www.iPod2car.com for a

technical bulletin that will instruct you on how to eliminate the noise.

1.5

APPLICATION GUIDE

ASIAN IMPORT

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Year

/ Année

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Harness

Configuration

NOTE: NOT Compatible with Vehicles Equipped with Navigation

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Les Véhicules Dotés De La Fonction Navigation

Acura

Integra

Legend

RSX

Vigor

1996-2002

1992-2001

1992-1995

1996-2002

2002

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

Config. # 1

Radio

1999-2002

1992-1994

NOTE: NOT Compatible with Vehicles Equipped with Built-in 6 Disc Changer

Honda

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Les Véhicules Dotés D’Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré

Accord

Civic

CRV

1992-1997

1998-2002

1992-1997

1998-2004

1997

1997-2004

1993-1997

2002

2001-2004

1995-1997

1998-2004

1998-2002

1992-1997

1998-2001

2000-2003

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

Config. # 1

Config. # 9

Config. # 1

Radio

CRV

Del Sol

Element

Insight

Odyssey

Passport

Prelude

S2000

Amigo

1998-2000

PXHTY1

Config. # 9

Radio

Isuzu

Rodeo

Trooper

1998-2002

PXHTY1

Config. # 9

Radio

B-series Truck

1997

PHXFD2

Config. # 4

Radio

Mazda

B-series Truck

Tribute

1998-2001

2001-2002

PXHFD3

Config. # 4

Radio

Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Year

/ Année

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Harness

Configuration

Quest

1999-2002

2003-2005

PXHFD3

PXHTY3

Config. # 4

Config. # 9

Radio

Nissan

Scion

2003-2005

PXHTY3

Config. # 9

Radio

NOTE: Matrix NOT Compatible when Equipped with Built-in 6 Disc Changer

Toyota

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Les Véhicules Dotés D’Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré

4-Runner

Avalon

Camry

Solara

Celica

1998-2005

1999-2003

1998-2005

2000-2005

2001-2004

1998-2005

2003-2004

2005

2000-2005

2001-2005

1998-2005

2001-2005

1998-2005

2004-2005

1998

PXHTY3

PXHGM3

PXHTY3

Config. # 9

Config. # 7

Config. # 9

Radio

Corolla

Echo

Highlander

Landcruiser

Matrix

MR2

Prius

RAV4

Sequioa

Sienna

Solara

Supra

T100

Tacoma

Tercel

1998

1998-2005

1998

Tundra

2000-2005

1.5

APPLICATION GUIDE

FORD

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Year

/ Année

Interface

Location

Harness

Configuration

Model / Modèle

NOTE: Not Compatible with In-dash 6 Disc CD Changer

Ford

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD4

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD1

PXHFD3

Config. # 4

Config. # 5

Config. # 4

Radio

Crown Victoria

Escape

Econoline

Escort

Expedition

Explorer

Freestar

F-series Pick Up

Focus

1995-1997

1998-2003

2001-2004

1997

1998-2004

1997-2003

1997

1998-2003

1995-1997

1998-2004

2004-2005

1995-1997

1998-2003

2000-2003

2001-2003

1995-1997

1998-2004

2000-2004

1996-2005

2000-2004

1999-2003

Year

Mustang

Ranger

Sport Trac

Taurus

Thunderbird

Windstar

Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Harness

Configuration

Model / Modèle

/ Année

NOTE: Not Compatible with In-dash 6 Disc CD Changer

Lincoln

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

Config. # 4

Radio

Avaitor

Continental

Mark VIII

Navigator

Town Car

2002-2003

1995-1997

1998-2004

2000-2003

1995-1998

1997-1998

1999-2003

1995-1997

1998-2003

NOTE: Not Compatible with In-dash 6 Disc CD Changer

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord

Mercury

PXHFD4

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD1

PXHFD3

Config. # 5

Config. # 4

Radio

Cougar

Grand Marquis

Mountaineer

Sable

1999-2003

1995-1997

1998-2003

1995-1997

1998-2004

1996-2005

1995-2004

1999-2002

Tracer

Villager

1.5

APPLICATION GUIDE

CHRYSLER

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Year / Année

Harness Configuration

Model / Modèle

NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1

Chrysler

Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio

PXHCH1

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Radio

300M

Cirrus

1999-2001

2002-2003

1995-1999

1999-2000

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995

1995-1999

1999-2001

1995-1997

2001

Cirrus

Concorde

Le Baron

LHS

New Yorker

Prowler

2002

2001

PT Cruiser

Sebring

Town & Country

2002-2005

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1

Dodge

Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Radio

Avenger

Caravan

Dakota

Durango

Intrepid

1995-1999

1999-2000

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2005

1998-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995

Intrepid

Neon

Ram Pickup

Spirit

Sprinter

Stratus

Van (Fullsize)

2004

2002-2004

1995-2003

1.5

APPLICATION GUIDE

CHRYSLER CON

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Year / Année

Harness Configuration

Model / Modèle

NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1

Eagle

Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio

PXHCH1

Config. # 1

Radio

Summit

Vision

1995-1996

1995-1997

NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1

Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio

Jeep

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Radio

Cherokee

Grand Cherokee

Liberty

Wrangler

1995-1999

1999-2001

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1

Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio

Plymouth

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Config. # 1

Config. # 3

Radio

Acclaim

Breeze

Neon

Prowler

Voyager

1995

1996-1999

1999-2000

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1997-1999

1999-2000

1995-1999

1999-2000

EURO-IMPORT

Manufacturer

Fabricant

Year

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Harness Configuration

/ Année

PXHAD1

Config. # 2

Trunk

1998-2004

Audi

PXHAD1

Config. # 2

Trunk

A8L

All-Road

Cabriolet

RS6

1998-2002

2004-2004

2001-2004

1998

2000-2003

2000-2004

2002-2003

2001-2002

2000-2004

PXHFD4

PXHVW2

Config. # 4

Config. # 2

Radio

S-Type

2000-2002

Jaguar

Volkswagen

Beetle

1998-2005

PXHVW2

PXHVW3

Config. # 2

Radio

Cabrio

Eurovan

Golf

GTI

Jetta

Passat

Phaeton

Toureg

1998-2004

1999-2004

1998-2005

1998-2003

2004-2005

1.5

APPLICATION GUIDE

GM VEHICLES

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Year / Année

NOTE: 1995-1999 NOT Compatible with In-dash CD Player

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1995-1999

Harness

Configuration

Model / Modèle

Buick

PXHGM3

Config. # 7

Radio

LeSabre

Rainier

Rendezvous

1999-2002

2005

2003-2005

Config. # 7 or 8

NOTE: 2003-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices

Cadillac

NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2003-2005 DOIVENT être

désactivés.

NOTE: 1996-1999 NOT Compatible with In-dash CD Player

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1996-1999

PXHGM2

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

Config. # 6

Trunk

Deville

El Dorado

Escalade

Seville

1995-2000

1995-2002

1999-2002

2003-2005

1995-2005

Config. # 6

Radio

Config. # 7 or 8

Config. # 6

Radio

Console

NOTE: 2003-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices

Chevrolet

NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2003-2005 DOIVENT être

désactivés.

NOTE: 1996-1999 NOT Compatible with In-dash CD Player

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1996-1999

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

Config. # 6

Config. # 7 or 8

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 7 or 8

Config. # 6

Config. # 7 or 8

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Astro Van

Avalanche

Blazer

1996-2005

2002

2003-2005

1998-2002

1997-2002

1996-1999

2003-2005

2005

Camaro

Cavalier

Colorado

Corvette

Impala

Lumina

Malibu

Monte Carlo

Silverado

Suburban

Tahoe

1997-2004

1995-1999

2000-2005

1996-1999

1997-2000

1995-1999

2000-2005

1995-2002

2003-2005

1995-2002

2003-2005

1995-2002

2003-2005

2004-2005

1997-1999

2004-2005

Tahoe

Trailblazer

Venture

NOTE: 2003-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices

GMC

NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2003-2005 DOIVENT être

désactivés.

NOTE: 1996-1999 NOT Compatible with In-dash CD Player

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1996-1999

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

Config. # 6

Config. # 7 or 8

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Radio

Envoy

Denali

Jimmy

Sonama

Safari

Savana

Sierra

1999-2001

2004-2005

1995-2002

2003-2005

1998-2002

1996-2005

1999-2000

1995-2002

2003-2005

1995-2002

2003-2005

1995-2002

2003-2005

Sierra

Suburban

Yukon/XL

1.5

APPLICATION GUIDE

GM VEHICLES CON

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Year / Année

Harness

Configuration

Model / Modèle

PXHGM3

Config. # 7 or 8

Radio

2003-2004

Hummer

NOTE: 1995-2001 NOT Compatible with Built-in CD Player

Oldsmobile

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1995-2001

NOTE: 2004-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices

NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2004-2005 DOIVENT être

désactivés.

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

Config. # 7

Config. # 6

Config. # 8

Config. # 6

Config. # 7 or 8

Config. # 6

Config. # 7 or 8

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Achieva

Alero

1996-1998

1999-2000

2003-2004

1995-1999

2001-2004

1997-2001

2004

Alero

Aurora

Bravada

Cutlass

Cutla Supreme

Eighty-Eight

Intrigue

LSS

1997-1999

1995-1997

1996-1999

1998-2001

1996-1999

1997-1998

1996-1999

2004

Regency

Silhoette

NOTE: 1996-2001 NOT Compatible with Built-in CD Player

Pontiac

Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1996-2001

NOTE: 2004-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices

NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2004-2005 DOIVENT être

désactivés.

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

Config. # 7 or 8

Config. # 6

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Aztec

Bonneville

Firebird

2003-2005

1996-1999

2000-2005

1996-2002

2003-2005

1996-2000

2004-2005

1999-2000

1996-1999

2003-2005

1996-2002

1996-1998

2004-2005

Config. # 6

Config. # 7 or 8

Config. # 6

Grand AM

Montana

Sunfire

Config. # 7 or 8

Config. # 6

Config. # 7

Sunfire

Config. # 6

Trans Am

TransSport

Vibe

Config. # 6

Config. # 7 or 8

PXHGM1

Config. # 6

Radio

SC1

1995-1999

Saturn

PXHGM1

Config. # 6

Radio

SC2

1995-1999

SL1

SL2

SW1

SW2

1.6 Programming the iPod2car

Now that you have identiﬁed the correct harness and dip-switch conﬁguration us-

ing the application guide, it is now time to program the interface.

To program the interface, set the dip-switches located on the side of the interface

(see Fig.1 below) to the congﬁguration listed for your vehicle in the Application

guide. Switches are in their default setting of “off” in the up position and are turned

“on” when switched down. Refer to the chart on the bottom of this page.

This programs the iPod2car to the vehicle it is being installed in. The dip-switch-

es MUST be set before the interface is plugged into the vehicle. Otherwise the

iPod2car will not work correctly.

Dip Switch Conﬁguration Chart

Conﬁg. #1

Conﬁg. #2

Conﬁg. #3

Conﬁg. #4

Conﬁg. #5

Conﬁg. #6

Conﬁg. #7

Conﬁg. #8

Conﬁg. #9

off

Fig.1 Side view of Interface with dip switches

1 2

DIP

Chapter 2- General Installation

2.1 Installation Location

Most installations will require you to remove the factory radio in order to plug in the vehicle

speciﬁc 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 trunk, behind the glove box, and in or under a

center console. ( see Fig.2 below)

Common Connection Locations

iPod

iPod2car

interface

Vehicle Speciﬁc Harness

2.2 Pre-Installation Checklist

At this time and before beginning the installation:

• Your iPod’s Firmware should have been updated. (section 1.2)

• You should have your radio’s security code.(when applicable, see section 1.2)

• The dip-switches on the interface should have been set with the proper conﬁguration.

(see section 1.3)

• You should have in your possession the correct harness for your vehicle. (see sec 1.3)

• You have determined your installation location. (see section 2.1)

If any of these steps has not been taken, STOP. Only when ALL of these steps have been

taken should you proceed with the rest of the installation.

2.3 Wiring Connections

Some vehicle speciﬁc harnesses require wiring connections that involve splicing of wires. If

you are not conﬁdent in making these connections to your radio’s wiring harness, we recom-

mend you seek professional installation. You can visit www.iPod2car.com and click on the

dealer link at the top of the page to ﬁnd an authorized professional installer.

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 ﬁrmly 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 continuous 12 volts or higher.

Once you’ve identiﬁed the constant 12V+ circuit, strip back about 1/8” of the insulation. Now

take the positive test lead and insert it into the wire stranding so that you can now probe for a

suitable ground location in the dash cavity using the negative test lead. Bare chassis metal

is the recommended ground spot. The voltmeter will read a constant 12 volts or higher when

you have found a good ground point. Attach the BLACK ground wire to this spot with either

an existing bolt or screw or use a metal piercing screw. You also have the option of splicing

into the ground wire in the main radio harness. Probe the remaining wires with the negative

test lead until you again ﬁnd a circuit that reads a constant 12 volts on the voltmeter. When

you’ve found a circuit that reads constant 12 volts, turn the dash light dimmer control to make

sure you have not probed the illumination dimmer circuit. If the circuit continues to read a

constant 12 volts or higher regardless of the dimmer position, you have found the ground

wire. If not, continue testing until you do. Some vehicles do not have a ground wire in their

main radio harness and instead ground through their mounting brackets to the dash. In these

cases, you will have to ground the black wire to the bare metal chassis inside the dash . Once

the ground wire is connected, please ﬁnish your wiring connections by splicing in the external

YELLOW wire from the vehicle speciﬁc harness.

Vehicle Speciﬁc Harnesses that require wiring connections:

PXHFD1 – connect the Yellow wire to constant 12V+ & connect the Black wire to ground.

PXHFD2 – connect the Yellow wire to constant 12V+ & connect the Black wire to ground.

PXHFD3 – connect the Yellow wire to constant 12V+ & connect the Black wire to ground.

PXHGM3 – connect the Yellow wire to constant 12V+ & connect the Black wire to ground.

PXHVW2 – connect both the Black and Black/White wires to ground.

2.4 Installation at the CD Changer Location

In this section you will learn how to install the iPod2car in the factory CD changer location. If your

vehicle is equipped with a factory CD changer you will need to disconnect it from the factory pre-run

harness in order to connect the iPod2car interface. If your vehicle is not equipped with a factory

CD changer, you will need to locate the factory pre-run harness. This may involve the removal of

the; center console, glove box, or carpeted side panels in the trunk. Please consult your vehicle’s

dealership or a local car audio professional for instruction or assistance with locating the factory CD

changer connection if necessary.

1. Connect your vehicle speciﬁc Harness to the factory pre-run CD changer harness in the ve-

hicle.

2. Make any necessary wiring connections on your vehicle speciﬁc harness. Please see section 2.3

for details on making these wiring connections.

3. Now that the interface is connected to the radio, you will need to test the operation of the interface

before permanently running the white iPod docking cable or re-assembling the dash. First, connect

the white iPod cable to the iPod. The iPod should indicate that it is being charged. Turn on the fac-

tory radio and press the button that would activate the factory CD changer to select the iPod. It may

take up to three minutes for the interface to initialize to the radio (this only happens the very ﬁrst

time you select the iPod). Once the iPod has been selected, press Play on the iPod. You should

be able to hear the music on your iPod through your factory radio. Now press the “Next Track” but-

ton on the radio. The iPod should change to the next song on the iPod. By pressing the “Previous

Track” button on the radio the iPod should change to the previous song. With the operation of the

interface conﬁrmed, you may continue with the installation. If you experience difﬁculties in opera-

tion, please see our troubleshooting chart in section 3.2.

Continued on next page

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 using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties. Make sure to

check for proper clearance and avoid moving parts. Take into account the size of the interface and

the wire harness and do not force the interface and harness into a space that is too tight, damage

to the harness may result.

7. Now that the interface is secured and the docking cable has been run, you are ready to enjoy

your iPod in your vehicle!

2.5 Installation at the Radio

In this section you will learn how to install the iPod2car behind the radio. If your vehicle is

equipped with a factory CD changer or other external audio source, you will need to discon-

nect it from the back of the radio in order to connect the iPod2car interface.

1. Carefully remove the radio from the vehicle. If your radio uses a Security Code, make sure

that you have the code before unplugging the radio. Some vehicles require the use of special

tools to remove the radio. Please consult your vehicle’s dealership or a local car audio pro-

fessional for instruction or assistance with radio removal if necessary.

2. Make any necessary wiring connections on your vehicle speciﬁc harness. Please see

section 2.3 for details on making these wiring connections

3. Connect the Vehicle Speciﬁc Harness to the CD changer port on the back of the radio. Be

sure to make a ﬁrm connection but do not force it. If there is difﬁculty making the connection,

please consult the application guide to conﬁrm your vehicle speciﬁc harness selection.

4. Now that the interface is connected to the radio, you will need to test the operation of the

interface before permanently running the white iPod docking cable or re-assembling the

dash. First, connect the white iPod cable to the iPod. The iPod should indicate that it is be-

ing charged. Turn on the factory radio and press the button that would activate the factory

CD changer to select the iPod. It may take up to three minutes for the interface to initialize

to the radio (this only happens the very ﬁrst time you select the iPod). Once the iPod has

been selected, press Play on the iPod. You should be able to hear the music on your iPod

through your factory radio. Now press the “Next Track” button on the radio. The iPod should

change to the next song on the iPod. By pressing the “Previous Track” button on the radio

the iPod should change to the previous song. With the operation of the interface conﬁrmed,

you may continue with the installation. If you experience difﬁculties in operation, please see

our troubleshooting chart in section 3.2.

5. Decide on a convenient location to mount your iPod.

6. Run the white docking cable from the interface to the desired mounting location. Use cau-

tion 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.

7. Secure the interface in the dash cavity behind the radio using; double sided tape, Velcro or

wire ties. Make sure to check for proper clearance and avoid moving parts. Take into account

the size of the interface and the wire harness and do not force the interface and harness into

a space that is too tight, damage to the harness may result.

8. Now that the interface is secured and the docking cable has been run, you may reinstall

the radio and replace any panels that may have been removed to access the radio. You are

ready to enjoy your iPod in your vehicle!

Chapter 3- Operation

3.1 Operation

SELECTING THE IPOD

To 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 conﬁg.#8) the iPod2car is accessed like an XM reciever, In

these cases you will press the appropriate activation button. Some radio models

require pressing the “Seek >” button once, after pressing the CD button. Yet,

it may also be necessary to press Play on the iPod itself to begin playback. In

some cases, if it is the ﬁrst time selecting the iPod from the radio it may take up

to three minutes for the iPod2car to initialize.

CONTROLLING THE IPOD FROM THE RADIO

With the iPod2car interface, the radio will control the iPod as if it were a factory

CD changer. Therefore, operation will be done by using the same buttons you

would use to control a factory CD changer. For more details on your particular

radio, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

The iPod2car interface allows you to skip songs forward and backwards and also

to fast forward and rewind through a particular song. In general, most radios will

utilize “seek” or “track” buttons to control these functions.

CONTROLING THE IPOD FROM THE IPOD

The iPod2car interface allows you to keep full control of the iPod from the click

wheel. You can browse ﬁles and change playlist on the iPod. You can also skip

songs forward and backwards from the iPod. The iPod2car interface does not

disable any functionality of the iPod!

RADIO DISPLAY DURING IPOD OPERTION

Some factory radio’s may show DISC and TRACK numbers on the display of the

radio. The iPod2car interface does not send any information from the iPod to the

radio. This means that the DISC and TRACK numbers shown on the display will

not and can not reﬂect the song number on the iPod due to the complex nature

of the music library. Some factory radio’s may ﬂash zero’s on the display of the

radio, or toggle back and forth between Tracks “1” and “2”. All these are normal

behaviors and do not represent a malfunction.

CONTROLING THE IPOD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

If your vehicle’s steering wheel controls have the ability to select track and control

the forward and rewind functions of your factory CD changer, then they will also

control these same functions on the iPod.

3.2 Trouble Shooting

Symptom

No Power

Cause

Remedy

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) ground loop

Improper wiring creates a

Install a Ground loop isola-

tor or seek professional

service from a local car

audio shop.

You can hear music from

the iPod but you cant con-

trol it from the radio.

The Firmware on the iPod

may not be updated.

Update the Firmware on

the iPod. See section 1.2

of this manual.

Radio is not recognizing

iPod2car interface

Bad cables or cables are

not connected properly

between converter box and

car radio

Check connection and

cables, push in ﬁrmly.

Radio is not recognizing

iPod2car interface

Wrong conﬁguration on the

interface

Select the right pconﬁgu-

ration for your car. (See

section 1.5)

Radio is not recognizing

iPod2car interface

Yellow and black wires are

not connected to Constant

12V+ and Ground. (When

applicable)

Please read wiring instruc-

tions in chapter 2 of this

manual and see if your car

requires to connect the

yellow and black cable to

power and ground

iPod Audio is Low or

Distorted

iPod2car interface is con-

nected with an external CD

changer or other external

factory audio source

Disconnect the factory

external audio source.

iPod is not charging

Yellow and black wires are

not connected to Constant

12V+ and Ground. (When

applicable)

Please read your vehicles

section in this manual and

see if your car requires to

connect the yellow and

black cable to power and

ground

For consumer technical support call:

866-788-4237 in the US or 727-572-9255 ext.262 for international calls

Hours: 9:30 am-6:00 pm E.S.T. MON - FRI

3.3 Warranty

One Year 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

Peripheral Elecronics dealer.

This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspec-

tion by Peripheral Electronics authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use

due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to installation

expenses.

Attempting to service or modify this unit, operating this unit under conditions other than the

recommended voltage will render this WARRANTY VOID.

Unless otherwise prescribed by law, Peripheral Electronics shall not be liable for any per-

sonal injury, property damage and or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind

(including water damage) resulting from malfunctions, defects, misuse, improper installation

or alteration of this product.

All parts of this Peripheral Electronics product are guaranteed for a period of 1 year as

follows:

Within the ﬁrst 12 months from date of purchase, subject to the conditions above, Peripher-

al Electronics will repair or replace the product at their discretion, if it is defective in material

or workmanship providing it is returned to an Authorized Peripheral Electronic’s Dealer, with

PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized Peripheral Elecronics dealer.

3.4 Warning:

This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during operation.

Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or malfunction.

3.5 FCC Class B Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recption, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and reciever.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differant from that of which

the reciever is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technical for help

Notice : The changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

Please check out our other products including:

Aux2car

(PXDX)

Programmable auxiliary input device

CD2car

(PCD10)

Complete universal CD changer that connects to

most factory stereos

www.peripheralelectronics.com

Peripheral Electronics®,

a division of AAMP of America™

13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760

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