Discount Car Stereo HON98-AUX Instruction Manual

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HON98-AUX
QUICK START AUXILIARY INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SELECT 1998-05 HONDA & ACURA CD CHANGER CONTROLLING RADIOS

PRODUCT SAFETY & DISCLAIMER
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PRODUCT AND/OR PROPERTY
•This installation guide is provided as a GENERAL installation guide, some vehicles vary and
may require additional steps. We do not accept responsibility for third party labor charges
or modifications. Exercise due-diligence when installing this product.
•We do not accept any responsibility for vehicle damage or personal injury resulting from
the installation of this product.
•Careless installation and operation can result in equipment damage.
Requirements:
Introduction
This simply aux adapter allows users to connect and play any audio device with a
3.5mm jack to select 1998-05 Honda and Acura CD changer controlling radios.
Simply connect the adapter to the 14-pin CD changer port on the back of the
radio and audio device to the 3.5mm jack and enjoy stored content or music
from the internet if using Smartphone. The HON98-AUX replaces factory
external CD Changer or Slave CD player.
Warning: Honda 6-disc CD changer radios are not compatible.
Installation
1. Remove factory radio from the dash to gain access to the connector.
(Vehicle specific radio removal instructions are not part of this guide
but may be available upon request)
2. Disconnect any factory accessory connected to the 14-pin radio
connector (See Fig. 2)
Note to Vehicles with Slave Cassette: If vehicle has slave cassette,
the HON98-AUX connects to the Slave cassette (not the radio)
3. Connect 14-pin plug (See Fig. 1) from HON98-AUX to radio or slave
cassette (See. Fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
14-pin port
4. Connect one end of supplied 3.5mm audio cable (See Fig. 3) to adapter
jack (See Fig. 4), route other end to the front of the dash or wherever
audio device will reside (within 3 ft.)
Fig. 3
audio cable

Fig. 4
3.5mm jack
Operation
1. Turn ignition and radio “ON”
2. Press "CD" or “CD/TAPE” button on radio (See Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
Changer mode
Note: If radio does not switch to CD, cycle ignition OFF/ON and try again.
3. Put audio device in play mode. If playback is distorted, lower volume
audio device or if inaudible, raise volume.
Warning: Playlist and Track selection *NOT* possible from radio.
Use smartphone built-in controls o remote to access and control
audio files and applications
4. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall radio.
Frequent ask questions
1. Does the HON98-AUX work on all Honda radios?
NO; the HON98-AUX works on select 1998-05 Honda & Acura CD Changer
controlling radios (Must have 14-pin port—See Fig. 2).
2. My radio has a built-in 6 CD Changer, will the HON98-AUX work?
Honda 6-CD Changer radios1TA1, 1TA2, 1TN0, 1TN1, 1TN2, 1TA1, 1TJ2, 1TJ3
are not supported, however most Acura 6-CD Changer radios are
supported. Please verify radio has 14-pin port (See Fig.2)
3. Can I use the radio buttons to control audio device
NO; the HON98-AUX does not control audio device. Use device built-in
controls to browse music library.
4. Will I be able to make phone calls using this device
NO; but if in speakerphone mode, you will be able to hear caller on the car
speakers.
5. What happens if phone rings while playing music?
The phone will mute audio playback and resume as soon as call ends.
6. My vehicle has a slave CD player, will the HON98-AUX Work?
The HON98-AUX replaces the slave CD player.
7. My vehicle has a slave Cassette player, will the HON98-AUX Work?
YES. The HON98-AUX does not replace the slave CD player.
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