Discount Car Stereo A2D-GM1 User manual

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A2D-GM1
BLUETOOTH MUSIC STREAMING INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR GM WITH SEPARATE /SLAVE UNIT
Created October 10, 2015
Revised August 17, 2021

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
Many 1995-05 GM vehicles in addition to the AM/FM/Theftlock radio, may also
include a separate cassette, single CD, or CD changer. If this describes your
vehicle, then the A2D-GM1 is for you! In the past, adding any type of adapter to
these vehicles required disconnecting the separate unit, but thanks to the A2D-
GM1 users keep everything in place. A Bluetooth wireless connection means no
wires, clutter or complicated setup. Simply connect module (to Theftlock radio),
pair smartphone or tablet and enjoy favorite apps on the car system.
The A2D-GM1 works only if vehicle has a functioning separate/slave single CD
player, Cassette player or CD changer (at least one separate unit required).
Vehicles without separate/slave unit, should purchase our BLU-GM1 instead.
Don’t confuse the AM/FM/Theftlock radio (See Fig. 5) in upper dash with
required separate/slave unit. Separate/slave units (See Fig. 6) are
installed below climate controls or in lower dash and remains connected
and operational.
See Frequently Asked question at the end of this guide for details.
Installation: (To AM/FM radio)
Many 1995-01 radios in Buicks, Cadillac’s and Oldsmobile
have a 32-pin connector (See Fig. 1), The A2D-GM1 is not
compatible with radios with 32-pin connector.
Fig. 1
Remove radio from dashboard to gain access to 9-pin connector/plug.
(Vehicle specific radio removal instructions are not part of this guide, but
available upon request)
1. Disconnect factory 9-pin plug from radio connector (See Fig. 2)
Note: Connect module harness to 9-pin port on radio (See Fig. 2),
not the 9-pin port on slave unit. If radio 9-pin port is empty; do
not proceed with install because there is no slave unit.
Fig. 2
GM radio 9-pin plug

2. Connect factory 9-pin plug (removed in step 1) to installation harness
9-pin connector (white) (See Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
9-pin connector
3. Connect installation harness 9-pin plug (See Fig. 4) to radio 9-pin
connector vacated in Step 1.
Fig. 4
9-pin plug
Notes:
1. Not applicable to GM 32-pin radios. See our A2D-GM2 if vehicle has
separate unit (usually CD changer)
2. Do not connect module directly to separate/slave unit, otherwise
Bluetooth playback is impaired. Ensure module black plug is connected
to radio 9-pin connector as seen in Fig. 4
Pairing
Pairing process varies among devices 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”
LED inside adapter peephole will flash (pairing mode)
2. On A2DP device: Go to Settings, Wireless & Networks, Bluetooth
Settings
3. Select Bluetooth and turn on.
4. Select Bluetooth settings
5. Tap Scan (Search) for devices .
6. Wait for Bluetooth device name to appear and select it.
LED inside adapter peephole will glow steady (paired)

Optional
Remote Control:
The wireless remote is optional and not required for the A2D-GM1 to work,
however instead of fumbling Smartphone etc., simply press remote control
buttons while also keeping your eyes on the road.
Remote control functions:
1. Control music wirelessly
2. Activate VR commands (Google play)
3. Track up/down
4. Volume up/down
Pairing Bluetooth remote:
Remote Control Operation:
Use wireless remote to perform the following functions on any iOS7.0 and higher
or Android 4.4 and higher.
Contents:

Operation
1. Turn ignition and radio “ON”
2. Press “TAPE AUX” or “CD AUX” button on AM/FM Theftlock radio
Ensure separate/slave CD/changer has a “DISC” or separate Tape
player has a “Cassette”
3. Launch audio device streaming application.
4. Set audio device volume to 80%-- adjust as needed based on playback
quality (reduce if sound is distorted). Use Theftlock radio volume
button to set playback level.
Playlist and Track selection *NOT* possible from
radio. Use audio device built-in controls or optional
wireless remote to access and control audio files.
To play slave unit (CD or Cassette):
a. Press Theftlock radio “TAPE AUX” or “CD AUX” button
b. Disable Bluetooth on audio device. Separate unit will now play
(Control slave unit from radio as customary)
2. To return to music streaming:
Enable Bluetooth on audio device.
Note: Streaming audio has priority and remains until Bluetooth is
disabled on audio device. Playback from slave unit is only possible if
Bluetooth is disabled Audio device is not paired to module)
5. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall radio.
Feature Comparison
We offer a few different cables and adapters for your vehicle. The following table
is intended to show similarities and differences to help to determine which
solutions works best based on your individual need.
These adapters are all compatible with 1995-05 GM with original AM/FM
Theftlock radio (See Fig. 5) and some also requires a slave unit (See Fig. 6).
Feature
AUX-GM1
PXDXGM1
A2D-GM1
BLU-GM1
Retains separate unit*
✓
X
✓
X
Auxiliary input (3.5mm plug)
✓
✓
X
X
Requires separate unit*
✓
X
✓
X
Music streaming
X
X
✓
✓
Supports Hands Free Calls
X**
X**
X
X
Wireless connection
X
X
✓
✓
Connects to radio
✓
✓
✓
✓
Plug-n-play installation
✓
✓
✓
✓
*Separate units (single CD or cassette player or CD changer) are installed in
lower dash or below climate controls and required for this module to work.
** Speakerphone is possible by which the caller can be heard on car speakers.
Fig.5
Main AM/FM radio in upper dash (not slave)

Frequent asked questions
1. All this talk about separate units is confusing; can you explain what it
means?
Your vehicle has an AM/FM radio (See Fig. 5) at the top of the dashboard
and may or may not have a separate unit (Single CD player, Tape player
or CD changer) in the lower dash or below climate controls (See Fig. 6). For
the A2D-GM1 to work as described, your vehicle must have at least one fully
functioning slave unit (See Fig. 6) otherwise it will not work as described.
Vehicle must have at least one of above units to be compatible
Fig. 6
2. Dos the A2D-GM1 work with the AM/FM/CD and AM/FM Tape radios?
YES. So long vehicle also has a separate CD, CD changer or Tape player in
lower dash or below climate controls, The slave unit remains connected and
operational.
3. My vehicle has a separate TAPE player in lower dash; will the A2D-GM1
work?
YES;separate unit (TAPE player) is required. For proper operation you must
load a cassette (blank or otherwise) to the tape player for the A2D-GM1 to
work as described.
4. My vehicle has separate single CD player below climate controls; will
the A2D-GM1 work?
YES; separate unit (Single CD player or CD changer) required. You must
load at least one “DISC”into the CD player or CD changer for the A2D-GM1
to work as described.
5. How good is sound quality?
Sound quality is very good, static and interference free provided vehicles
electrical systems are up to standard.
6. My vehicle has two separate units; one in lower dash and a CD
changer in armrest. Will the A2D-GM1 work?
YES, and both slave units remain connected and functional.
7. If in the future I decide to remove the A2D-GM1, will I have trouble with
car wiring?
NO; the A2D-GM1plug-n-play does not interfere with factory wiring
integrity. With the A2D-GM1 disconnected, everything will work as it did prior
to installing module.
8. I purchased the A2D-GM1 but could not install it because my radio has
a “SOURCE” button and 32-pin connector. What are my options?
The 32-pin radio on many Cadillacs, Oldsmobile’s, Buicks etc. is not
compatible but if vehicle has optional CD changer, purchase our A2D-GM2
instead.
9. Can I use the A2D-GM1 for Bluetooth hands free calling?
NO; the A2D-GM1 supports Bluetooth music streaming but does not
support Hands-Fee Calls. If calls are made or received while streaming,
simply answer call as you would in portable mode. Streaming resumes once
call has ended.
*Slave units (CD or Cassette) installed in lower dash or below climate controls
required for the A2D-GM1 to function. The main AM/FM Theftlock radio in upper
dash is not the slave but is also required.
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