Discount Car Stereo PXDPFB User manual

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PXDPFB
QUICK START IPOD ADAPTER INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SELECT 2000-04 FORD FOCUS BLAUPUNKT RADIOS
Revised September 6, 2020

Introduction:
Many Ford Focus Owners are having a difficult time finding an easy an effective
way of connecting and listening to their Apple iPod devices on the Blaupunkt
radio. Many are turned away, offered an FM Modulator, told nothing is available
or replace radio. But those adamant about keeping the original radio we offer
the PXDPFB. The PXDPFB is an exclusive kit offered only by
DiscountCarStereo.com to allow these proud owners to connect and play
portable audio device in select 2000-04 Focus with Blaupunkt Radio (3S4T-
18C869) and European Travel Pilot DX. External or remote CD Changer**
(if present) must be disconnected, but with the storage capacity of most Apple
devices, sacrificing the CD Changer should be an easy decision.
Installation: (To Radio)
1. Remove radio from dashboard to gain access to connectors.
2. This kit includes tools required to remove radio (See Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Radio Removal Tool
3. To remove radio simply push tools into keyholes on both sides until
locked, then (1) pull tools slightly sideways and (2) forward as
illustrated in Fig. 1.1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Radio connectors
4. Radio connectors resemble those seen in Fig.3
5. Connect installation harness blue/green plugs (See Fig. 4) to C-2/C-3
chambers on radio (See Fig. 3)
Fig. 4
Installation harness

6. Connect installation harness 22-pin plug (See Fig. 4) to Module 22-pin
connector (See Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
22-pin Molex connector
7. Set dip switches # 2 & # 8 to “ON” (down). All others remain “OFF” (up)
Fig. 5
8. Connect dock cable 8-pin pluge (See Fig. 6) to Module. (See Fig. 5)
9. Route 30-pin dock connector to front of dashboard or location or
choice (within 10 ft.)
Fig. 6
30-pin dock connector
Test Operation:
1. Turn ignition and radio “ON”
2. Press “CDC”button on radio to enter changer/Aux mode
3. Connect apple device to dock connector
4. Device should begin charging
5. Start playback and enjoy tunes on car speakers.
6. Use radio volume control button to set the playback level.
Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from radio
buttons. Use audio device built-in controls or wireless remote
to access and control audio files and applications.
7. If correct operation is confirmed, reinstall radio:
To reinstall radio simply remove keys from keyhole, align radio to dash
opening and slide into cavity until it locks in place.

Frequent asked questions
1. Does the PXDPFB work on other Focus Radios
NO;The PXDPFB works only on Blaupunkt CD/MP3 Player in Ford Focus. The
radio and model number pictured below.
(Model number is printed on radio chassis)
2. Can I use the radio buttons to control the Apple device
YES; The PXDPFB iPod adapter is capable of controlling four Apple basic
functions using the CD Changer control buttons on the radio including FF,
REW, track up and track down.
3. Can I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menu
NO; this adapter is not capable of browsing 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. Are they any other Blaupunkt Radios compatible with the PXDPFB
YES; this adapter works on US 3S4T-18C869-xx Radio and European Travel
Pilot DX models only.
** External or remote CD Changer refers to the optional Changer installed on
the lower dash, center armrest, hatch, trunk etc. (external CD Changer is not the
Changer built-into the head unit)
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