Monster MPC FX IM-CHR1 iCruze Operation manual

ICRUZE INTERFACE MODULE
MPC FX IM-CHR1
INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This cable and/or module is for use in
installations that typically have a CD changer
installed from the factory or are prewired
for one in a non-dash location. It is a complicated
installation and professional installation
is HIGHLY recommended.
The Monster® Factory•Linx™ Interface Cable(s)
and/or Module(s) enclosed are custom designed
for your particular vehicle. Because every vehicle
is different, unique adaptors are required to make
your iCruze® installation and operation function
exactly as it was designed. Each is designed
and tested to fit correctly and made from the top
quality materials for trouble-free operation.
A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER
Thank you for purchasing the Monster
Factory•Linx™ iCruze®—one of the most exciting
products Monster has ever offered. Monster
worked closely with the engineers at Apple
to design iCruze to give you the most reliable,
most complete control of your iPod® through
your factory car stereo. iCruze also gives
you a direct connection for crystal clear
sound quality. And it charges your iPod
the entire time you’re driving, so when
you leave the car your iPod is charged up
and ready to go. You’ll soon be wondering
how you ever got along without your iPod
and iCruze in your car.
When you put music, driving and iPod
together, Life is Good.
Monsterously,
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster

LOSS OF CERTAIN EXISTING FUNCTIONS
Use and installation of iCruze requires disconnection and loss
of use of any existing factory installed non-integrated CD-changer
(i.e. trunk, center console, under seat).
iCruze is not compatible with some vehicles that have existing,
factory installed integrated CD changers. Typically this is an in-dash
CD changer. Call your dealer and ask if your factory stereo has a CD
or CD changer port/option on the rear of the stereo. If yes, then
it is iCruze compatible.
Existing factory installed vehicle features, such as Satellite Radio,
DVD entertainment systems, navigation systems and video cameras
may be impacted by or cease to function with use and installation
of iCruze, if these components were connected to the CD changer
port. Check the iCruze in-store selection guide, visit iPodiCruze.com,
or call customer service at 1-415-840-2000 (9am–5pm Monday
through Friday PT) for more details.
INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS
Monster is not responsible for any damage to your vehicle while
installing iCruze. The wiring and installation of the iCruze requires
technical skill. Monster recommends iCruze installation by a MECP
certified professional car audio technician. If you choose to install
yourself, be aware that specialized car stereo removal tools may
be needed and can be found available for purchase on our
website iPodiCruze.com.
Make sure you have purchased the correct Monster Factory•Linx
Interface Cable and/or Module. See the iCruze Factory•Linx
in-store selection guide or visit iPodiCruze.com to ensure you have
everything you need to install iCruze in your car. Double check
the iCruze in-store selection guide, visit iPodiCruze.com, or call
customer service at 1-415-840-2000 (9am–5pm Monday through
Friday PT) for more details.
If your factory stereo is protected by an anti-theft code, have
the code available so you can use your stereo once re-connected.
Consult your car owner’s manual or contact your local car dealer
for more information.
Before installing iCruze, remove the cable from the negative
battery terminal. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock
and/or injury.
iCruze is designed to be installed in the dash near the car stereo.
Installation elsewhere or in a dusty or moist area may cause
problems or product failure.
Many connectors in your car may look the same. Do not force
or alter the cable connectors to fit. Failure to do so may damage
your vehicle’s electronics, cause shock or fire.
While installing iCruze, make sure to avoid sharp edges which
can damage wiring. Failure in doing so may cause iCruze to not
work or result in a fire.
Do not attempt to take iCruze apart. The internal circuits are static
sensitive and contain no user serviceable parts.
IMPORTANT iPOD® FUNCTION NOTES & SAFETY
Monster is not responsible for any lost data on your iPod
even during normal use of this product.

Monster is not responsible for damage caused to your iPod
from misuse.
iCruze is compatible with iPod models with dock connector.
You should never leave or store your iPod in your vehicle
for an extended amount of time. Failure to do so may damage
your iPod from heat, cold and moisture extremes. See your iPod
manual for acceptable temperature ranges.
For added safety and security while driving, Monster recommends
placing the iPod in your glove box or other stow-away location such
as a center console.
Your iPod must have certain firmware for proper iCruze
compatibility. Minimum: version 1.2 for iPod Mini, version 1.0
for iPod Photo and version 2.2 for iPod. Visit apple.com/support
for more information.
When you unplug the iPod from the iCruze, you will notice that
the iPod will display the iCruze logo for a short time which is normal.
It will revert back to the usual screen shortly after this time period.
The functions and control of your iPod may differ depending
on your radio. iCruze is limited by the available functions of your
radio. I.E.- If your radio does not have a shuffle/random this feature
will not be available.
iCruze utilizes playlists on your iPod to access music. Be sure
to refer to your installation and user guide that came with iCruze
for more details on how to optimize your playlist for use with
the main iCruze unit.
INCLUDED ITEMS
(1) Monster Performance
Car™ Factory•Linx™
iCruze® Interface Module
Part# 153389
(1) Monster Performance
Car™ Factory•Linx™
iCruze® Interface Cable
Part# 152129
for Select 1998-2001
Chrysler®, Dodge®, Jeep®
and Plymouth®
(1) Monster Performance
Car™ Factory•Linx™
iCruze® Interface Cable
Part# 156794
for Select 2002-2005
Chrysler®, Dodge®, Jeep®
and Plymouth®

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Because iCruze emulates a CD changer, if your vehicle currently
has a CD changer installed, it will need to be unplugged for
the iCruze to operate. Should you experience a problem, please call
Customer Service at 1-415-840-2000 (9am–5pm Monday through
Friday PT) to report it.
IMPORTANT: Please completely read and review the installation
guide that came with iCruze BEFORE you begin this installation
for steps required prior to Interface Cable installation.
INSTALLATION
Review the installation guide that came with iCruze for installation
steps required prior to Interface Cable/Module installation.
WARNING:
IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DISCONNECTED THE NEGATIVE
TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY, DO SO NOW. WE HIGHLY
RECOMMEND CONSULTING YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR
VEHICLE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
REGARDING BATTERY CONNECTIONS.
Step 1
Get the Interface Cable from the main iCruze package. There are
a pair of wires on the Interface Cable, one yellow and one blue with
a white stripe. The yellow wire needs to be connected to constant,
unswitched power. The blue and white wire needs to be connected
to accessory power.
Installation Diagram/ Location Overview
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These should be available from the car stereo wire harness. Consult
your car’s factory service manual for the location of this wire.
An MECP certified installation professional can also help.
To prevent cutting the car’s wire harness, a T-Tap type connector
is recommended (be certain to use the proper size T-Tap to ensure
a reliable connection).
Step 2
WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE THIS CONNECTION UNLESS YOU
HAVE THE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO DO SO. INCORRECT
CONNECTIONS MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF CAR STEREO
AND OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. CONSULT
AN MECP CERTIFIED INSTALLER IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE TOOLS
OR KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE THIS CONNECTION.
Connect the free end of the yellow wire to constant power.
Step 3
The blue with white stripe wire goes
between both ends of the cable.
In the middle is a connector that
comes apart. Pull the ends to disconnect
them. The female end is not used and can be left alone.
Step 4
Cut off the male ‘bullet’ end and prep the wire for connection. Locate
the wire you will use that has 12 volts accessory power. Mark this wire
or put your T-tap connector on it if you are using one, but do not
connect the blue with white stripe wire from the iCruze Interface
Cable to it yet. You will do this in Step 6.
Step 5
The Interface Cable from
the iCruze box (steps 1-3) plugs
into the “OEM Interface” port
on iCruze with the rectangular
or Molex® end, while
the other round end goes
directly into the Interface
Module IM-CHR1. Make sure
to leave the blue with white
stripe wire handy for Step 6.
Step 3
Step 5
Yellow Wire
Connects
to 12 volt
Constant
Blue/White
Wire Connects
to 12 volt
Accessory

Step 6
Using the illustrations as a reference,
choose the correct Interface Cable from
the Interface Module IM-CHR1 package.
Part #152129 for 1998-2001 vehicles
or Part #156794 for 2002-2005 vehicles.
This Interface Cable has a yellow wire
as well. The yellow wire needs 12 volts
accessory power just like the blue with
white stripe wire on the Interface Cable
from the iCruze package. You may join
the two wires together and connect
to the accessory power source you found
in Step 4.
Step 7
One end of the Interface Cable
from the Interface Module IM-CHR1
package goes into the Interface
Module CHR1 and the other goes
into the back of the factory stereo.
Though there is only one way to push the connectors in,
don’t force them. Double check that you have the correct
Interface Cable for your installation by reviewing the in-store
iCruze Factory•Linx Selection Guide, by visiting iPodiCruze.com
or by calling iCruze Customer Support at 415-840-2000,
(Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm PT).
INSTALLATION COMPLETE
Refer back to the installation guide that came with iCruze
to complete your iCruze installation and for more details
on using iCruze functions and features.
OPERATION NOTES
10 up and 10 down using FF and RW buttons not supported.
If you ever lose the ability to control the iPod from the factory
stereo, cycle the ignition key off and back on. After cycling
the ignition key, it will be necessary to reselect the iPod
as a source. The iPod will begin play from Playlist 1, track 1 after
an ignition key cycle.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you have questions, please try iPodiCruze.com for the latest
updates to manuals, products and more. You can also call
1-415-840-2000 (9am–5pm Monday through Friday PT)
for assistance.
Step 7
Step 7
-or-
Back of Stereo
Back of Stereo
Step 6
Step 6
-or-
156794
Yellow Wire
Connects
to 12 volt
Accessory
152129
Yellow Wire
Connects
to 12 volt
Accessory
156794
152129
Connected
to 12 volt
Accessory
Connected
to 12 volt
Accessory

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS
United States
Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005 USA, 1-415-840-2000 (“Monster”)
extends to You this Limited Warranty. Statutory or common law may provide You with additional rights or
remedies, which shall not be affected by this Limited Warranty.
DEFINITIONS
“Adequate Use” means use of the Product (i) within a home or dwelling, (ii) for private (as opposed to
commercial) purposes, (iii) in conformance with all applicable local, state or federal law, code or regulations
(including without limitation building and/or electrical codes), (iv) in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations and/or instructions in the materials and documentation that accompany the Product,
and (v) with proper electrical grounding.
“Authorized Dealer” means any distributor, reseller or retailer that (i) was duly authorized to do business
in the jurisdiction where it sold the Product to You, (ii) was permitted to sell You the Product under the
laws of the jurisdiction where You bought the Product, and (iii) sold You the Product new and in its original
packaging.
“Formal Warranty Claim” means a claim made in accordance with the section “Formal Warranty Claims”
herein.
“Product” means a Product (i) that is listed in the Specifications Table below, (ii) that You bought from
an Authorized Dealer new and in its original packaging, and (iii) whose serial number, if any, has not been
removed, altered, or defaced.
“Product Defect” means a defect, malfunction, non-conformance to this Limited Warranty, or other
inadequacy of the Product that existed at the time when You received the Product from an Authorized
Dealer and that causes a failure of the Product to perform in accordance with Monster’s documentation
accompanying the Product, unless such failure has been caused completely or partly by (a) any use other
than Adequate Use, (b) transportation, neglect, negligence misuse or abuse by anyone other than Monster’s
employees; (c) alteration, tampering, modification, or installation of the product by anyone other than a
Monster employee; (d) accident (other than a malfunction that is caused by a Product Defect), including
power surges; (e) maintenance or service of the Product by anyone other than a Monster employee; (f)
exposure of the Product to heat, bright light, sun, liquids, sand or other contaminants; or (g) acts outside the
control of Monster, including without limitation acts of God, fire, storms, earthquake or flood.
“Warranty Period” means the time period during which Monster must have received Your Formal
Warranty Claim. The different Warranty Periods related to Product Defects are defined in the Specifications
Table below. The Warranty Period commences on the date when You purchased or received (whichever
occurs later) the Product from an Authorized Dealer as evidenced by the Authorized Dealer’s invoice,
sales receipt or packing slip. If You do not have written proof of the date of purchase or receipt, then the
Warranty Period commences
three (3) months after the date when the Product left Monster’s factory as evidenced by Monster’s
records. The Warranty Period ends after the time defined in the Specifications Table has expired or after
You have transferred ownership of the Product, whichever occurs earlier. Also, You must call Monster
and obtain a Return Authorization Number (as described under “How to Make a Claim”) within two
(2) months after You discover a Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect
was obvious).
“You” means the first individual person that purchased the Product in its original packaging from an
Authorized Dealer. This Limited Warranty does not apply to persons or entities that bought the Product
(i) in used or unpackaged form, (ii) for resale, lease or other commercial use, or (iii) from someone
other than an Authorized Dealer.
SCOPE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
PRODUCTS. If a Product contained a Product Defect when You bought it from an Authorized Dealer
and Monster receives a Formal Warranty Claim from You within two (2) months after You discover such
Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious) and before the end
of the Warranty Period for Product Defects applicable to the affected Product, then Monster will provide
You with one of the following remedies: Monster will (1) repair or, at Monster’s sole discretion, replace
the Product, or (2) refund to You the purchase price You paid to the Authorized Dealer for the affected
Product if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made. NOTE:
MONSTER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHOICE OF LAW/JURISDICTION. This Limited Warranty and any disputes arising out of or in
connection with this Limited Warranty (“Disputes”) shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California, USA, excluding conflicts of law principles and excluding the Convention for the International
Sale of Goods. The courts located in the State of California, USA shall have exclusive jurisdiction over
any Disputes.
OTHER RIGHTS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY
TO YOU AND CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED. If any provision of this Limited Warranty is
unlawful, void or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect any
remaining provisions. In case of any inconsistency between the English and other versions of this
Limited Warranty, the English version shall prevail.
Registration. Please register Your Product at www.monstercable.com. Failure to register will not
diminish Your warranty rights.

SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER WARRANTY PERIOD FOR PRODUCT
MPC FX IM-CHR1 Two (2) Years
FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. (1) Call, or write to, Monster within two (2) months after You discover a Product
Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious); (2) Give a detailed explanation
of how the damage occurred; (3) Obtain a Return Authorization Number; (4) Upon receipt of a claim form
(which may be sent to You after You filed Your Formal Warranty Claim), fill out the claim form entirely; (5)
Return the Products, shipping prepaid by You (to be refunded if You are entitled to a remedy under the
Scope of this Limited Warranty), to Monster for verification of damage, along with a copy of Your original
sales receipts and proof of purchase (UPC label or packing slip) for such Products, the completed claim
form, and printed Return Authorization Number on the outside of the return package (the claim form will
include instructions for return).
TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBERS. United States: 1-877-800-8989 (toll-free), or 1-415-840-2000.
ADDRESS: Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005 USA
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Monster will determine whether a Product Defect existed. Monster may, at its
discretion, direct You to obtain a repair estimate at a service center. If a repair estimate is required, You will
be instructed on how to properly submit the estimate and the resulting invoice to Monster for payment.
Any fees for repairs may be negotiated by Monster.
TIMING. If You bring a Formal Warranty Claim and fully comply with all terms and conditions of this
Limited Warranty, Monster will use its best efforts to provide You with a remedy within thirty (30) days
after receipt of Your Formal Warranty Claim (if You reside in the United States - forty-five (45) days if You
reside elsewhere), unless obstacles outside Monster’s control delay the process.
Ver.12/14/2004 – US ©2005 Monster Cable Products, Inc.
NOTES

NOTES NOTES

455 Valley Drive
Brisbane, CA 94005 USA
Visit us on the Web at
MonsterPerformanceCar.com
rm 162704
Monster iCruze is designed and engineered
in the USA, and manufactured to Monster
quality specifications in China.
© Copyright 2005 Monster Cable Products, Inc.
455 Valley Drive, Brisbane CA 94005 USA
Monster, Monster Performance Car, Factory•Linx, QuickCruze, the Monster
Performance Car logo and the product design are the products
of registered or unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products, Inc.
or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and abroad. iCruze and Soundgate are
registered and unregistered trademarks of The Putnum Group, Inc. iPod,
Apple are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Alpine is a registered
trademark of Alpine Electronics, Inc. Jaguar is a trademark of Jaguar Cars
Limited. Images and illustrations shown may vary from actual product.
Specifications subject to change without notice.