Becker A2D-BKR User manual

Courtesy of:DiscountCarStereo.com
A2D-BKR
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Installation Guide for Becker Radios with AUX Menu Option
Created October 1, 2015
Revised: November 12, 2015

Introduction:
Introduction:Introduction:
Introduction:
Many Becker radio users looking for a simply way to stream music
from Smartphone to Radio will be pleased to find the A2D BKR
Adapter. The A2D BKR will provide a Wireless Audio Streaming
Wireless Audio StreamingWireless Audio Streaming
Wireless Audio Streaming
option for any Smartphone with A2DP profile which allows the user
to stream music just as they would through a wired connection. Most
Phones with Bluetooth 2.x, 3.0 and 4.0 include the A2DP profile so
please check your phone. Remember the A2D BKR works only on
Becker radios with AUX Menu Option and will replace the CD
Changer (if present). S
SS
See Frequently Asked question
ee Frequently Asked questionee Frequently Asked question
ee Frequently Asked question at the end of
this guide for more details.
Installation:
Installation:Installation:
Installation:
Remove radio from the dashboard to gain access to the
connectors. A pair of removal tools (See Fig
FigFig
Fig.
..
. 1
11
1) is required to
remove all Becker radios.
Fig. 1
Fig. 1Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Radio removal Tools
1. Slide tools into slots to detent position. Withdraw the radio
by pulling outwards on the tools. See Fig. 2
Fig. 2Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Fig. 2Fig. 2
Fig. 2
2. With radio removed disconnect the Blue (C
CC
C 3
33
3) and Green
(C
(C(C
(C 2)
2)2)
2) plugs from Radio (See Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 3
33
3 )
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 3
33
3
Becker Radio Connectors
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning! C2 C3 slots are for the CD Changer or another Accessory. C 1
slot (yellow) is reserved for vehicles with amplifier. The A2D
The A2DThe A2D
The A2D BKR adapter
BKR adapter BKR adapter
BKR adapter
replaces
replacesreplaces
replaces a
aa
any accessory connected to C
ny accessory connected to Cny accessory connected to C
ny accessory connected to C 3 slot
3 slot3 slot
3 slot.
..
.

3. Connect the Blue ISO plug from Adapter harness (See Fig. 4
Fig. 4Fig. 4
Fig. 4)
into the C 3 slot vacated in step 2
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 4
44
4
8 way plug
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning!
Most Becker radios are coded and will not operate without the
code. Do not proceed to step 4 if radio code is not available otherwise radio
will not operate upon reconnection.
4. Disconnect the 8 way A plug
A plugA plug
A plug from Radio (See Fig. 3
Fig. 3Fig. 3
Fig. 3)
5. Connect the 8 way A plug
A plugA plug
A plug (from step 4) to the matting 8
way connector on power supply harness (See Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 5
55
5)
6. Connect the 8 way plug from power harness to the A
A A
A
connector
connector connector
connector (vacated in step 4)
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 5
55
5
Power harness
Sound 5
Sound 5 Sound 5
Sound 5 Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installations
ss
s only
onlyonly
only (
((
( Mercedes Sprinter
Mercedes SprinterMercedes Sprinter
Mercedes Sprinter)
) )
)
Sound 5 vehicles do
dodo
do not have
not have not have
not have 12V
12V12V
12V accessory
accessory accessory
accessory supply
supplysupply
supply on the radio
harness and because of that the power harness (See Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 5
55
5) is not
is not is not
is not
include
includeinclude
included in your Kit
d in your Kitd in your Kit
d in your Kit. A 6 ft. red lead is added to interface which
must be connected to a 12V access
12V access12V access
12V accessory supply wire in your vehicle.
ory supply wire in your vehicle.ory supply wire in your vehicle.
ory supply wire in your vehicle.
Accessory supply is available when the ignition key is turned “ON”
and can be obtained from fuse box or other wiring looms in vehicle.
Connect the black wire to radio chassis as illustrated in Fig. 6
Fig. 6Fig. 6
Fig. 6
Fig. 6
7. Secure adapter box and proceed to next section .

Operation:
Operation:Operation:
Operation:
One of the most important steps in this process is to enable the
enable the enable the
enable the
AUX function within the radio menu
AUX function within the radio menuAUX function within the radio menu
AUX function within the radio menu. Most Becker radios are pre
programmed to recognize a CD Changer connection and because of
that you must perform the following steps and change the setting to
“AUX” otherwise the radio will not recognize the adapter.
Enabling the AUX function
Enabling the AUX functionEnabling the AUX function
Enabling the AUX function
Radios with TP button: (i.e. CDR
Radios with TP button: (i.e. CDRRadios with TP button: (i.e. CDR
Radios with TP button: (i.e. CDR 220)
220)220)
220)
1. Turn radio "ON"
2. Press and hold the "TP" button for about 8 seconds until
Becker 1 is displayed.
3. Turn the Tuning Knob until AUX OFF is displayed.
4. Press either button located directly under the Arrows on the
display to change the present setting from OFF to ON.
Turn radio OFF.
5. Turn Radio back ON, press the “S
SS
S” (Source) button to enter
AUX Mode. This is the mode to use whenever you want to
listen to the device connected to the adapter.
Radios with
Radios with Radios with
Radios with ☼ button: (i.e. BE6104)
button: (i.e. BE6104)button: (i.e. BE6104)
button: (i.e. BE6104)
1. Turn Radio “ON”
2. Press and hold the ☼ button for about 8 seconds.
3. Select AUX “ON/OFF” option.
4. Press either button located directly under the Arrows on the
display to change the setting to ON.
5. Turn radio OFF.
6. Turn Radio back ON press the “☼” button until “AUX” is
displayed.
Other Radios with
Other Radios with Other Radios with
Other Radios with ☼button (i.e. BE4602)
button (i.e. BE4602)button (i.e. BE4602)
button (i.e. BE4602)
1. Turn radio ON.
2. Press and hold the ☼ button for 8 seconds, until Becker 1 is
displayed.
3. Turn the Tuning Knob until AUX OFF is displayed.
4. Press either button located directly under the Arrows on the
display to change the present setting from OFF to ON
5. Turn Radio back “ON” Press “CD” button to enter AUX
Mode

Radios with 3
Radios with 3 Radios with 3
Radios with 3 Function buttons (i.e. BE4527)
Function buttons (i.e. BE4527)Function buttons (i.e. BE4527)
Function buttons (i.e. BE4527)
1. Turn radio ON.
2. Press and hold Function button #2 (center) for more than 4
seconds.
3. The accompanying menu appears on the display.
4. Press the multifunction button located directly under “AUX”
on the display to change the present setting from OFF to ON.
5. The Setting is stored automatically.
Nav Traffic Radios
Nav Traffic RadiosNav Traffic Radios
Nav Traffic Radios
1. Press the "Radio" button to enter Radio mode.
2. Press the "Navi" and "F10" simultaneously
3. Press "Next" until the AUX input, Changer Res screen
4. Press AUX to enable/disable.
Becker 4775 (Land Rover Traffic Pro)
Becker 4775 (Land Rover Traffic Pro)Becker 4775 (Land Rover Traffic Pro)
Becker 4775 (Land Rover Traffic Pro)
1. With the Radio "ON" press and hold the Tone button until
the sub menu comes up.
2. Press the soft key labeled “Aux” until the screen displays
“AUX Mode on”.
3. Press the Tone button to exit the menu.
4. To enter "AUX" mode, press the "CD" button and select the
"AUX" soft key.
Sound 5 (BE7077 Sprinter Van)
Sound 5 (BE7077 Sprinter Van)Sound 5 (BE7077 Sprinter Van)
Sound 5 (BE7077 Sprinter Van)
1. Turn radio ON.
2. Press the dp
dpdp
dp repeatedly until EXT menu appear.
3. Turn Rotary control knob clockwise and select EXT AUX.
4. Press the CD button repeatedly until “AUX” is displayed
Cascade Pro (i.e. BE7941)
Cascade Pro (i.e. BE7941)Cascade Pro (i.e. BE7941)
Cascade Pro (i.e. BE7941)
To activate the External Device mode
To activate the External Device mode To activate the External Device mode
To activate the External Device mode
1. Turn radio ON.
2. Press the information button
3. Turn the rotary control/push (OK) button counterclockwise
until System Settings appears at the top right of the display
4. Press the rotary control/push (OK) button
5. Turn the rotary control /push (OK) button to select External
Device
6. Confirm selection by pressing the rotary control/push (OK)
button
7. Select “AUX” from list and turn it “ON”.
8. Exit menu
9. To listen to the “AUX” device, press the MEDIA button
10. Turn the rotary control /push (OK) button to “AUX” and
press the rotary control/push (OK) button

Becker BE7801 Infotainment (Ferrari,
Becker BE7801 Infotainment (Ferrari, Becker BE7801 Infotainment (Ferrari,
Becker BE7801 Infotainment (Ferrari, Maserati)
Maserati)Maserati)
Maserati)
1. Press the TP button for more than 2 seconds
2. Press multifunction button “AUX”
3. Select Ext audio source
4. press the right control knob to select “ON”
5. The setting is store automatically
Becker DTM /High speed (i.e. BE
Becker DTM /High speed (i.e. BEBecker DTM /High speed (i.e. BE
Becker DTM /High speed (i.e. BE 7892, BE7910)
7892, BE7910)7892, BE7910)
7892, BE7910)
1. Press the Sound
SoundSound
Sound button for more than 2 seconds
2. Press multifunction button “AUX”
3. Select Aux Mode on
Aux Mode onAux Mode on
Aux Mode on
4. The setting is stored automatically
In CD Operation, the multifunction button AUX must be
pressed to select AUX operation
Pairing:
Pairing:Pairing:
Pairing:
The pairing process varies from Phone to Phone but the basic steps
are the same. This process is done upon initial install and will not
have to be repeated
1. Turn Ignition and Radio “ON”
Blue LED in adapter peephole will flash (pairing mode)
2. On A2DP device: go to Settings, Wireless & Networks,
Settings, Wireless & Networks, Settings, Wireless & Networks,
Settings, Wireless & Networks,
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Settings
SettingsSettings
Settings
3. Select Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
Bluetooth and turn on.
4. Then select Bluetooth settings
5. Tap Scan for devices
Scan for devicesScan for devices
Scan for devices .
6. Wait for the Bluetooth device name to appear and select it.
Once paired the Blue LED in adapter peephole will glow
steady (paired)
Test Operation:
Test Operation:Test Operation:
Test Operation:
1. Turn the ignition and Radio “ON”
2. Press CD or button combination to enter AUX Mode.
3. Launch Smartphone or tablet streaming application
4. Use the radio volume control button to set the playback level.
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning!
Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from
the Radio. You must use the audio devices built in controls to
access audio files.
5. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and push radio
back into slot

Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
1.
1.1.
1. My vehicle has a CD Changer. Does
My vehicle has a CD Changer. Does My vehicle has a CD Changer. Does
My vehicle has a CD Changer. Does the
the the
the A2D
A2DA2D
A2D BKR work in vehicles
BKR work in vehicles BKR work in vehicles
BKR work in vehicles
with CD
with CD with CD
with CD Changer
ChangerChanger
Changer?
??
?
YES
YESYES
YES; but the CD Changer must be disconnected.
must be disconnected.must be disconnected.
must be disconnected.
2.
2.2.
2. Does the A2D
Does the A2DDoes the A2D
Does the A2D BKR work on all Becker Radios?
BKR work on all Becker Radios?BKR work on all Becker Radios?
BKR work on all Becker Radios?
NO
NONO
NO; the A2D BKR works on Becker radios with “AUX” input
with “AUX” input with “AUX” input
with “AUX” input
capabilities.
capabilities.capabilities.
capabilities. Becker radios with no AUX input (e.g. CR
(e.g. CR(e.g. CR
(e.g. CR 210, CDR
210, CDR210, CDR
210, CDR
210, CR
210, CR210, CR
210, CR 1 etc.), are not compatible.
1 etc.), are not compatible.1 etc.), are not compatible.
1 etc.), are not compatible.
3. Do you offer an adapter that works on Becker radios that do not
Do you offer an adapter that works on Becker radios that do not Do you offer an adapter that works on Becker radios that do not
Do you offer an adapter that works on Becker radios that do not
have “AUX” input capabilities
have “AUX” input capabilitieshave “AUX” input capabilities
have “AUX” input capabilities?
??
?
YES
YESYES
YES; Purchase our ISFM23 or ISFM2351 or the AUX BKR for Becker
with a CD Changer (CD Changer remains functional).
4. Can I control my Smartphone music from the
Can I control my Smartphone music from the Can I control my Smartphone music from the
Can I control my Smartphone music from the radio buttons
radio buttonsradio buttons
radio buttons?
??
?
NO;
NO;NO;
NO; you must
must must
must continue to use Bluetooth Smartphone
continue to use Bluetooth Smartphone continue to use Bluetooth Smartphone
continue to use Bluetooth Smartphone built
builtbuilt
built in
in in
in
controls and display to operate the device.
controls and display to operate the device.controls and display to operate the device.
controls and display to operate the device. The volume button on the
Becker radio is used to set the playback level.
5. Can I pair or save mo
Can I pair or save moCan I pair or save mo
Can I pair or save more than one device to the A2D
re than one device to the A2Dre than one device to the A2D
re than one device to the A2D BKR
BKRBKR
BKR?
??
?
YES;
YES;YES;
YES; more than one device (slaves) can be paired however only one
connection can be active at a time.
Disclaimer
DisclaimerDisclaimer
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with Porsche, Becker etc.
• There are no warranties expressed or implied by purchase of this product
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
•We recommend professional installation.
Call 804-717-5717 or email [e-mail]
© 1995-15 Discount Car Stereo, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document
is sub ect to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark
holders.