Audiovox Universal RDS USB Troubleshooting guide

Installation Guide/User manual
UNIVERSAL RDS USB
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Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright 2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation
The Audiovox and Audiovox Driven by DICE Electronics logos are trademarks of
Audiovox Electronics Corporation
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
All Trademarks and Logos are the property of their respective owners.
All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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Warning and safety
Product registration
Universal RDS USB kit contents
Frequency conguration settings
Compatible iPod & iPhone Models
Note to Installers
Connection diagram
Installation
Charging
Basic operation
Text display on typical car radios
Optional wireless remote function for iPod/App
Optional wireless remote function for USB ash drive
Notes on USB memory source
Optional wireless remote function for SIRIUS
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Table of Contents
Sirius ConnectTM operation
Internet Radio App
Auxiliary audio source
Troubleshooting
Firmware update
Warranty
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Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to follow instructions may result in
improper operation or injury. Neither Audiovox Electronics Corporation nor Apple Inc., its regional ofces,
distributors or resellers take any responsibility for any damage or injury as a result of using the integration kit.
- Do not open, disassemble or alter the interface in any way.
- Do not insert anything into the casing.
- Do not cut or try to alter cables in any way and always use the correct connections.
- Only operate unit when stationary or ask passengers to operate it for you.
- Do not allow the Apple iPod/iPhone to distract you from driving.
- Exercise good judgement and keep your eyes on the road at all times.
- Do not expose unit to extreme temperatures, humidity or shock.
- Keep the unit and iPod/iPhone away from uids.
- Keep away from children! - Interface components may contain small parts, can be broken or disassembled
and components may become loose from vibration and heat. Small components and packaging materials
may be a choking hazard when handled by children.
Warning and safety!
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Thank you for purchasing this integration kit. Please review this booklet before operating the unit. This
interface was designed and manufactured to seamlessly integrate with your vehicle’s factory audio system.
We recommend registering your Audiovox product so you can receive news about important rmware updates
and have unlimited access to our online support system.
To register your Audiovox product, please complete the following steps:
1. Visit http://www.audiovoxproducts.com
2. Look up and save the serial number of the product.
3. Complete the product registration form.
4. Submit the form.
5. Save the registration sheet in a safe place for future reference.
If you are unable to complete the registration via internet, please call Audiovox at 1-800-645-4994.
Congratulations on your purchase!
Product registration
Prior to installation make sure the module’s rmware is up to date to ensure compatibility
with the latest features and enhancements. Please refer to page 26 to update rmware.
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Universal RDS USB kit contents
Frequency conguration settings
Universal RDS
USB module
ON/OFF Switch Positions FM (MHz) Dip switch 1 Dip switch 2
Module
frequency selector
user manual pro-install power
cable
UNIVERSAL RDS USB
ON
12
OFF 88.7
93.3
97.5
107.7
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
USB
extension
IR Receiver &
Remote
AUX connector
(optional)
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Supported iPod models and rmware version requirements
Model Model
1G nano 160 GB classic
iPod 5G 5G nano
2G nano 3G touch
iPod classic iPhone 4
3G nano
4G touch
iPod touch
6G nano
iPhone
iPhone 3G
4G nano
120 GB classic
2G touch
iPhone 3GS
Firmware / OS Version Firmware / OS Version
1.3.1 2.0.4
1.3 1.0.2
1.1.3 iOS 5
1.1.2 iOS 5
1.1.3
iOS 5
iOS 3.1.3
1.2
iOS 3.1.3
iOS 4.2.1
1.0.4
2.0.1
iOS 4.2.1
iOS 5
iPhone 4S iOS 5
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Attention installer! Please read the following!
Audiovox strongly recommends that the unit be installed in an easily accessible place!
DO NOT PLACE IT BEHIND THE RADIO AND DO NOT HIDE UNDER CARPET!
Whether the unit is professionally or self installed, put the module where you, the end user can get to it easily
in the future. (Have the installer show you where the box is.)
Installing the Universal RDS module behind the radio will make it difcult to:
-Add possible future upgrades, changing software, adding new features, improving operation;
-Access the AUX input on the module to attach any audio device;
-Access the DIP switches located on the module;
-Remove the unit in case of failure.
MAKE SURE THAT THE MODULE IS IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE!
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Connection Diagram
USB/dock cable
SC-C1 cable
USB ash
drives
SIRIUS SAT radio tuner
(SC-C1, not included)
USB
upgrade port
+12
(yellow)
ground
(black)
ignition
(red)
power cable
iPod
or
antenna
out
antenna
in
module(front)
module(back)
IR receiver
wireless remote
MENU
PLAYLIST ARTISTALBUM
1
MENUSOURCE
2 3
45 6
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Installation
1. Verify compatibility, certain radios require
antenna adapter(s), not included in the kit.
5. Test for 12V costant, 12V switched, and ground sources.
Splice into with leads from power cable.
6. Route kit to glovebox or other accessible location.
7. Connect battery & test*
8. Complete install by re-installing radio
9. Save frequency to a preferred preset on the radio if
desired.
*Warning: Do NOT connect any mini-din and iPod cable used on other Audiovox
products to the mini-din port. Failure to follow this will cause permanent damage
to the unit/iPod!
2. Disconnect battery
3. Remove radio from car
4. Install Universal RDS USB cable. Plug the
factory radio antenna to the receptacle on
the module.
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The interface automatically charges the battery of the iPod when
connected and your vehicle ignition key is in the ACC/ON position.
Charging may be shown by an
icon that appears on the upper
right corner of the iPod screen.
May vary by model.
Charging
Basic operation
1. Power on the radio and select the FM source to tune to the preset station set by the conguration
switches (see page 6).
2. Tune the radio to the channel that is set by the frequency selector.
3. Connect the USB ash drive or iPod via docking cable to the Universal RDS USB module.
4. Use wireless remote to control devices, or control desired music on your iPod/iPhone.
5. To listen to radio stations either disconnect your iPod/iPhone, or press the Source button on the optional
wireless remote controller.
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Text display on typical car radios
123456--
AM FM
m
+
FM 88.7 * Song * Artist RDS
TEXT
Radio
source
RDS text display
available on RDS
capable radios
Radio tuned
to frequency
as selected on
page 6
Some radios
feature a text/
info button
for additional
station info.
Image is for illustration purposes only. Please review your vehicle radio’s documentation
for specic details on how to operate it and for details on RDS technology.
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Wireless remote function for iPod/App
iPod: Shufe SONG (within a PLAYLIST/
FOLDER) / Shufe ALBUM / Shufe off
Toggle the audio sources between iPod/
USB, SIRIUS/AUX and FM
iPod: Skip to the next ALBUM
iPod: Skip to the previous ALBUM
Play / Pause
iPod: Repeat one / Repeat all / Repeat
off
iPod: Skip to the next PLAYLIST
iPod: Skip to the previous PLAYLIST
3
1
4
6
*Next / Previous ARTIST function is currently not supported.
iPod: Next Track
App: Next station/song (App dependant)
iPod: Previous Track
App: Prev station/song (App dependant)
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Shufe SONG (within the ash drive) /
Shufe FOLDER /Shufe off
Repeat one / Repeat all / Repeat
FOLDER
Wireless remote function for USB ash drive
Next Track
Previous Track
Skip ahead 10 Tracks every 1 second
Skip back 10 Tracks every 1 second
PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM
MENU SOURCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
Toggle the audio sources between iPod/
USB, SIRIUS/AUX and FM
Play / Pause
Skip to the next folder on the USB drive
Skip to the previous folder on the USB
drive
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• This unit will recognize the rst 8 levels of folders, with up to 200 accessible folders within each folder. Only the rst 1000
les will be read in each folder, the rest will be ignored.
• Songs play in the order they were added to the ash drive.
• USB device must be in FAT16/32 format and contain supported MP3, WMA or AAC content.
Notes on USB memory source
FAT16/32 MP3 - WMA - AAC
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Wireless remote function for SIRIUS
Previous Channel
Next Channel
Recall preset SIRIUS channel
Save the current SIRIUS channel in
the corresponding preset.
Next Category
Toggle the audio sources between
iPod/USB, SIRIUS/AUX and FM.
Previous Category
Note: To display SIRIUS ID, go to channel 000.
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• Stations can be saved to PRESET 1-6 by holding the desired PRESET button, while listening to the station.
• If a Sirius Connect compatible tuner is not detected, then either a “No Tuner” vehicle message is displayed,
or the SIRIUS option will not be selectable.
• Go to Channel 000 to view the Sirius Tuner ID for activation. The 12 digit SID display format is in two halves
as SID “123456-” followed by “-789ABC”.
Sirius ConnectTM operation (using wireless remote)
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This kit includes support for internet radio streaming apps available on
the iTunes® Store. Thousands of stations can be streamed through data
connections. Supported apps include Livio Car Internet Radio, Pandora,
iHeart Radio and more. Supported features such as text display on screen,
and next/previous track functions will vary by app.
To learn more about each app specically, please visit the website for the
app you need information about.
Users must have an active wireless data connection in order to stream music from an app while in the car. Data
connections including “3G” or “4G” through wireless carriers, or a third party wireless Internet access point
connected to your mobile device through WiFi will work. Because this app requires a data connection, it will only
work on connected devices such as the iPhone and iPod touch.
Internet Radio Application Support (iPhone/iPod touch)
Data connection requirements (3G/4G/WiFi)
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NOTE: The following features may not be supported by all apps. For
demonstration purposes the following examples will show the features
for the Livio Car Internet Radio app.
The app must be active on the screen of the device. To do so, simply tap
the app’s icon and it will load.
Next/previous TRACK buttons execute application specic features
such as skipping stream or cycling between station presets. PRESET (1-
6) buttons are associated with station presets when used with the Livio
Car Internet Radio application.
iPhone operating system iOS5 enabled application developers to share
the “now playing” screen information. For example, when using the
Pandora App, you will see artist, album and song information on the
radio’s screen. When using an application that doesn’t implement this
feature, or running iOS4, only the name of the application will be shown.
Please note that although iOS 4 (4.2.1) is supported on iPhone 3G and
iTouch 2nd generation, applications do not run in the background. As
such, loading the app takes longer than on devices where the app is
present in the background.
Controlling Internet Radio Apps
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If your listening experience is interrupted by a call, under most conditions, the app will resume playback at the
end of the call.
Music playback apps running on your iPhone are sent to background automatically when the home button of
the phone is pressed, but the music playback itself is not stopped.
To resume playback of your iPod music library, stop Livio playback by tapping on the screen below the Livio
Radio logo. An icon representing “stop” will show on the main Livio screen. Press the home button to send
the application to the background. (Other apps may need to be terminated manually. Please see next page.)
A few seconds after this, the iPod music playback application will reinitialize itself and become active again if
the iPod was locked when it was connected to the kit. (This is indicated by an Accessory Connected message
being shown when the iPod icon is tapped.)
If the iPod was in unlocked state when it was connected to the kit, press the play button on the iPod application.
Text that scrolls across the radio’s screen is associated with the stream shown on the radio and displays current
song or station information. Stream must be playing before information on the display is updated.
Text display from the Internet Radio App
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