AAMP of America TV Cables PXDX KI User Manual

PXDX-KD

PXDX-KI

Instruction Manual

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Chapter 1- Getting Started

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Peripheral Electronics’® Audio2car interface. The

Audio2car is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most

vehicles’ factory radios. To ensure that your Mobile Device performs correctly in

your car or truck, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting

installation of the Audio2car interface.

The Audio2car interface will allow you to connect your Mobile Device to a factory

radio that has the ability to control a CD changer. The Audio2car is designed to be

used with all iPods, mp3 players, portable DVD players, video game systems and

any other portable device with traditional audio outputs.

1.2 Precautions (Important, Please Read)

PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR MOBILE DEVICE.

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

Audio2car 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 audio2car 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 Mobile Device.

1.4.2 ACURA-

Not compatible with vehicles equipped with a factory Navigation system.

1.4.3 CHEVROLET-

The Audio2car 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 mobile device.

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

the Audio2car 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 Audio2car 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 Audio2car. 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 Audio2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.

1.4.13 MERCURY-

The Audio2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.

1.4.14 OLDSMOBILE-

The Audio2car 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 Audio2car 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-

We recommend using the PXHVW2 harness on single DIN (2” tall) style radios to

install the Audio2car behind the radio. For double-DIN style radios use the PXHVW3

harness.

When installing in either a single DIN style radio (2” tall) or a double DIN (4” tall) style

radio, the factory CD changer cable may be connected. Disconnect the factory CD

changer cable and replace it with the PXHVW3 cable.

1.5 APPLICATION GUIDE

ASIAN IMPORT

visit www.peripheralelectronics.com/apps for the latest application information

Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Year / Année

Harness

Configuration

NOTE: NOT Compatible with Vehicles Equipped with Navigation

Acura

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

Integra

Legend

RSX

1996-2002

1992-2001

1992-1995

1996-2002

2002

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

Config #1

Radio

1999-2002

1992-1994

Vigor

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

Del Sol

Element

Insight

Odyssey

Passport

Prelude

S2000

Amigo

1992-1997

1998-2002

1992-1997

1998-2004

1997

1998-2004

1993-1997

2002

2001-2004

1995-1997

1998-2004

1998-2002

1992-1997

1998-2001

2000-2003

1998-2000

1998-2002

1997

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHCH2

PXHHD1

PXHTY1

PHXFD2

PHXFD3

Config #1

Config #9

Config #4

Radio

Isuzu

Rodeo

Trooper

B-Series Truck

Tribute

Mazda

1998-2001

2001-2002

Quest

1999-2002

2003-2005

PXHFD3

PXHTY3

Config #4

Config #9

Radio

Nissan

Scion

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

Radio

Corolla

Echo

Highlander

Landcruiser

Matrix

MR2

Prius

RAV4

Sequioa

Sienna

Solara

Supra

T100

Tacoma

Tercel

Tundra

Yaris

1998

1998-2005

1998

2000-2005

2007

1.5 APPLICATION GUIDE

FORD

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Year / Année

Harness

Configuration

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

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

Ford

Crown Victoria

Econoline

Escape

1995-1997

1998-2003

1997

1998-2004

2001-2004

1997-2003

1997

1998-2003

1995-1997

1998-2004

2000-2003

2004-2005

1995-1997

1998-2003

2001-2003

1995-1997

1998-2004

2000-2004

1996-2005

2000-2004

1999-2003

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD4

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD1

PXHFD3

Config #4

Config #5

Config #4

Radio

Escort

Expedition

Explorer

Focus

Freestar

F-series Pick Up

Mustang

Ranger

Sport Trac

Taurus

Thunderbird

Windstar

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

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

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

Config #4

Radio

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

Mercury

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

Cougar

Grand Marquis

Mountaineer

Sable

1999-2003

1995-1997

1998-2003

1995-1997

1998-2004

1996-2005

1995-2004

1999-2002

PXHFD4

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD2

PXHFD3

PXHFD1

PXHFD3

Config #5

Config #4

Radio

Tracer

Villager

1.5 APPLICATION GUIDE

CHRYSLER

visit www.peripheralelectronics.com/apps for the latest application information

Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Year / Année

Harness

Configuration

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

Chrysler

300M

Cirrus

1999-2001

2002-2003

1995-1999

2000

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995

1995-1999

1999-2001

1995-1997

2001

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

Cirrus

Concorde

Le Baron

LHS

New Yorker

Prowler

2002

2001

PT Cruiser

Sebring

Town & Country

2002-2005

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2006

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

Avenger

Caravan

Dakota

1995-1999

2000

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

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

Config #1

Config #3

Config #1

Config #3

Radio

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

2004

Dakota

Durango

Intrepid

Neon

Ram Pickup

Sprinter

Stratus

Spirit

Van (Fullsize)

Viper

2002-2004

1995

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

Viper

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

Summit

Vision

1995-1996

1995-1997

PXHCH1

Config #1

Radio

1.5 APPLICATION GUIDE

CHRYSLER CONT.

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Year / Année

Harness

Configuration

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

Cherokee

Grand Cherokee

Liberty

Wrangler

1995-2001

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

PXHCH1

PXHCH2

PXHCH3

Config #1

Config #3

Config #1

Config #3

Config #1

Config #3

Radio

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

Plymouth

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

Acclaim

Breeze

Neon

Prowler

Voyager

1995

1996-1999

2000

1995-1999

1999-2001

2002-2004

1997-1999

1999-2000

1995-1999

1999-2000

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

EURO-IMPORT

Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Year / Année

Harness

Configuration

All-Road

Cabriolet

RS6

S-Type

1998-2004

1998-2002

2001-2004

1998

2000-2003

2000-2004

2002-2003

2001-2002

2000-2004

2000-2002

PXHAD1

PXHFD4

Config #2

Config #4

Trunk

Radio

Audi

Jaguar

Volkswagen

Beetle

1998-2

PXHVW2

Config #2

Radio

Cabrio

Eurovan

Golf

GTI

Jetta

Passat

Phaeton

Toureg

1998-2004

1999-2004

PXHVW2

PXHVW3

Config #2

Radio

1998-2

1998-

1998-2003

2004-2

1.5 APPLICATION GUIDE

GM VEHICLES

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Year / Année

Harness

Configuration

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

Buick

LeSabre

Rainier

Rendezvous

1999-2002

2005

2003-2005

PXHGM3

Config #7

Config #7 or #8

Radio

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

Deville

El Dorado

Escalade

Seville

1995-2000

1995-2002

1999-2002

2003-2006

1995-2005

PXHGM2

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

Config #6

Config #7 or #8

Config #6

Trunk

Radio

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

Astro Van

Avalanche

Blazer

1996-2005

2002

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

2003-2006

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

1996-2002

2003-2006

1995-2002

2003-2006

1995-2002

2003-2006

2004-2006

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

Envoy

Denali

Jimmy

Sonama

Safari

Savana

Sierra

1999-2001

2004-2006

1995-2002

2003-2006

1998-2002

1996-2005

1999-2000

1995-2002

2003-2006

1995-2002

2003-2006

1995-2002

2003-2006

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

Sierra

Suburban

Yukon/XL

1.5 APPLICATION GUIDE

GM VEHICLES CONT.

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Manufacturer

/ Fabricant

Interface

Location

Model / Modèle

Year / Année

Harness

Configuration

2003-2006

PXHGM3

Config #7 or #8

Radio

Hummer

Oldsmobile

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

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.

Achieva

Alero

Aurora

1996-1998

1999-2000

2003-2004

1995-1999

2001-2004

1997-2001

2004

1997-1999

1995-1997

1996-1999

1998-2001

1996-1999

1997-1998

1996-1999

2004

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

Config #7

Config #6

Config #8

Config #6

Config #7 or #8

Config #6

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Bravada

Cutlas

Cutla Supreme

Eighty-Eight

Intrigue

LSS

Regency

Silhoette

Config #6

Config #7 or #8

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.

Aztec

Bonneville

Firebird

Grand AM

Montana

Sunfire

Trans Am

TransSport

Vibe

SC1

SC2

SL1

SL2

SW1

SW2

2003-2005

1996-1999

2000-2005

1996-2002

1996-2000

2003-2005

1999-2000

2004-2005

1996-1999

2003-2005

1996-2002

1996-1998

2004-2005

1995-1999

PXHGM3

PXHGM2

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

PXHGM3

PXHGM1

Config #7 or #8

Config #6

Config #7 or #8

Config #6

Config #7 or #8

Config #6

Config #7

Config #6

Config #7 or #8

Config #6

Radio

Trunk

Radio

Saturn

Config #6

1.6 Programming the Audio2car

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 Audio2car to the vehicle it is being installed in. The dip-switches

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

Audio2car 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

Mobile Device

Audio2car

interface

Vehicle Speciﬁc Harness

Refer to Application Guide

for correct harness

Fig. 2

2.2 Pre-Installation Checklist

At this time and before beginning the installation:

• 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.peripheralelectronics.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 Audio2car 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 Audio2car 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 inter-

face before permanently running the RCA cables or 3.5mm headphone cable or re-assembling the

dash. First, connect the white Mobile Device cable to the Mobile Device. The Mobile Device should

indicate that it is being charged. Turn on the factory radio and press the button that would activate

the factory CD changer to select the Mobile Device. 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 Mobile Device). Once

the Mobile Device has been selected, press Play on the Mobile Device. You should be able to hear

the music on your Mobile Device through your factory radio. 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.

4. Decide on a convenient location to mount your Mobile Device.

5. Run the black 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.

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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 Mobile Device in your vehicle!

2.5 Installation at the Radio

In this section you will learn how to install the Audio2car 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 Audio2car 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 RCA cables or 3.5mm headphone cable or re-as-

sembling the dash. First, connect the RCA cables or 3.5mm headphone cable to the Mobile

Device. The Mobile Device should indicate that it is being charged. Turn on the factory radio

and press the button that would activate the factory CD changer to select the Mobile Device.

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 Mobile Device). Once the Mobile Device has been selected,

press Play on the Mobile Device. You should be able to hear the music on your Mobile Device

through your factory radio. With the operation of the interface conﬁrmed, you may continue

with the installation. If you experience difﬁculties in operation, please see our troubleshoot-

ing chart in section 3.2.

5. Decide on a convenient location to mount your Mobile Device.

6. Run the black 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 Mobile Device in your vehicle!

Chapter 3- Operation

3.1 Operation

SELECTING THE AUDIO DEVICE

To select the mobile device 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 Audio2car 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 mobile device itself to

begin playback. In some cases, if it is the ﬁrst time selecting the mobile device

from the radio it may take up to three minutes for the Audio2car to initialize.

RADIO DISPLAY DURING Mobile device OPERTION

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

radio. The Audio2car interface does not send any information from the mobile

device 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 mobile device 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.

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.

Radio is not recognizing

Bad cables or cables are

Check connection and

Audio2car interface

not connected properly

between converter box and

car radio

cables, push in ﬁrmly.

Radio is not recognizing

Audio2car interface

Wrong conﬁguration on the

interface

Select the right pconﬁgu-

ration for your car. (See

section 1.5)

Radio is not recognizing

Audio2car 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

Mobile device Audio is Low

or Distorted

Audio2car interface is con-

nected with an external CD

changer or other external

factory audio source

Disconnect the factory

external audio source.

Mobile device 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:

iPod2car

(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

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

[email protected]

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