Discount Car Stereo iP-VOL User manual

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iP-VOL
Volvo
VolvoVolvo
Volvo iPod Adapter
iPod AdapteriPod Adapter
iPod Adapter Quick Start Guide
Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Created March1, 2015
Revised: November 24, 2017

Introduction:
Introduction:Introduction:
Introduction:
Many Volvo O ners ith older SC, CT & CR Changer Controlling
Radios are having a difficult time finding an easy an effective ay of
connecting and listening to Apple iPod devices in their cars. Many
are turned a ay, offered an FM Modulator recommend replacing the
radio, but if none of those options peak your interest e offer the iP-
VOLV. The iP-VOL orks in 19
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Changer controlling Radios and the only requirement is disconnect
the external CD Changer
external CD Changerexternal CD Changer
external CD Changer* (if present) , but ith the storage capacity
of iPod devices, sacrificing the CD Changer should be an easy
decision.
Installation:
Installation:Installation:
Installation:
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Radio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter.
adio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter.adio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter.
adio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter.
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning!
Although not critical, e recommend disconnecting the car
battery. Keep in mind that most Volvo radios are coded and ill not operate
ithout the code. Radio code must be available for radio to operate upon
reconnection.
1. To remove the “SC” Radio, push in on the release tabs at the
bottom Left/Right of Radio as seen in Fig. 1
Fig. 1Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
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Fig. 1
2. Once the tabs come out, place index fingers inside release
tab ring and pull out ard as seen in Fig. 2
Fig. 2
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Fig. 2
3. Connect the 8-pin plug (See Fig.
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3) from adapter harness to
the “CD” Changer port on Radio (See. Fig.
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4).
Factory CD Changer (if present) must be disconnected.
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Radio’s 8-pin Changer port
4. Tap the blue T-tap on yello ire (See Fig. 3
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ro n ire on radio harness (See Fig. 5
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Fig. 5)
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Fig. 5
Radio 14-pin plug
5. Connect the 8-pin iPod cable end to the 8-pin input on
Module (See Fig.
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8-pin input
6. Route 30-pin dock connector end (See Fig.
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7) to front of the
dash or location here iPod ill reside ( ithin 6 ft.)
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Apple 30-pin dock connector

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Want to play a Bluetooth audio device through this adapter? Purchase
our A2D-DOCK to stream music from any Bluetooth enabled device
including Smartphones, Kindle, Tablets, Laptops etc. Just plug this
device to the 30-pin dock connector, pair A2DP device and enjoy!!
Fig. 11
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Test Operation
Test OperationTest Operation
Test Operation:
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:
1. Reconnect battery and enter radio code
2. Turn the Radio “ON”
3. Press the “C
CC
CHGR
HGRHGR
HGR” button to enter CD Changer Mode
4. Connect your Apple device to dock connector
5. Apple device should begin charging
6. Play test track. Track ill play on car speakers.
7. Use radio volume control button to set the playback level.
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning! Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from the
GM radio. You must use the audio devices built-in controls to
access audio files.
8. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall the
Radio
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Frequent
requentrequent
requent asked questions
asked questionsasked questions
asked questions
1. Does the
Does the Does the
Does the IP
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Volvo Radios
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Radios
NO
NONO
NO;
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; the iP-VOL orks only on Volvo SC, CT and CR Changer
controlling Radios. Radio model numbers are printed on radio face.
2. Can I use the radio buttons to control
Can I use the radio buttons to controlCan I use the radio buttons to control
Can I use the radio buttons to control the Apple d
the Apple dthe Apple d
the Apple device
eviceevice
evice
NO
NONO
NO;
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; Use Apple device built-in controls to navigate and access music.
3. Can I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menu
Can I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menuCan I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menu
Can I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menu
NO;
NO;NO;
NO; this adapter is not capable of bro sing apple menus (i.e. Search by
Artist, Song, and Playlist etc.). You must use the Apple device built-in
controls to navigate its menus.
4. I’m getting alternator hine on the car speaker hich as not
I’m getting alternator hine on the car speaker hich as not I’m getting alternator hine on the car speaker hich as not
I’m getting alternator hine on the car speaker hich as not
present prior to ins
present prior to inspresent prior to ins
present prior to installing this adapter.
talling this adapter.talling this adapter.
talling this adapter. What can be done to fix?
What can be done to fix?What can be done to fix?
What can be done to fix?
In most cases this can be fixed by installing a noise filter. The NF5A is a
5A noise filter is available here.
* External or remote CD Changer refers to optional Changer installed under seat,
hatch, trunk etc. (CD Changer built-into the head unit remains functional)
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