NEO PODMAZV1 Assembly instructions

NeointerfaceforiPod
for selected Mazda vehicles
Installation Guide/User Manual

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Copyrights andTrademarks
Copyright 2008 Neo Car Audio Inc.
The Neo Car Audio Inc. logo is a trademark of Neo Car Audio Inc.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A

Table of contents
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Icon legends
Press button
Turn jog dial
Turn jog dial repeatedly
Press button repeatedly
Double-Click
Copyrights and trademarks 3
Icon legends 3
Warranty and safety 4
Product registration 5
iPod hierarchy 7
Charging 7
Mazda-CDC integration kit 8-16
Integration kit contents 9
DIP switches 10
DIP switch settings 11
Installation 12
iPod audio source 15
Controls in CDC emulation 15
Browsing function in CDC emulation 16
Mazda-SAT integration kit 17-28
Integration kit contents 18
DIP switches 19
DIP switch settings 20
Installation 21
Supported iPod models 6
iPod audio source 24
Controls in SAT emulation 24
Viewing the text fields 25
Selecting modes 26
Browsing in modes 27
Auxiliary audio source 29
Troubleshooting 31
Disclaimer and warranty 33
Installation notes 34
Text scroll settings 28

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Warning and safety!
Pleasereadtheseinstructionscarefullybeforeproceeding.Failuretofollowinstructionsmayresultinimproperoperation
or injury.Neither Neo Car AudioInc. nor AppleInc., its regional offices, distributorsor resellerstake any responsibility for
anydamageorinjuryasaresultofusingtheintegrationkit.
-Donotopen,disassembleoraltertheinterfaceinanyway.
-Donotinsertanythingintothecasing.
-Donotcutortrytoaltercablesinanywayandalwaysusethecorrectconnections.
-Onlyoperateunitwhenstationaryoraskpassengerstooperateitforyou.
-DonotallowtheAppleiPodtodistractyoufromdriving.
-Exercisegoodjudgementandkeepyoureyesontheroadatalltimes.
-Donotexposeunit toextremetemperatures,humidityorshock.
-KeeptheunitandiPodawayfromfluids.
-Keepawayfromchildren!-Interfacecomponentsmaycontainsmallparts,canbebrokenordisassembledand
componentsmaybecomeloosefromvibrationandheat.Smallcomponentsandpackagingmaterialsmaybeachocking
hazardwhenhandledbychildren.

Congratulations on your purchase
Thank you for purchasing the Neo integration kit for iPod. Please review our user manual and installation guide before
operating the unit. This interface was designed and manufactured to seamlessly integrate with your vehicle's factory
entertainmentsystem.
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In order to validate your warranty period and to receive telephone or online support, you MUST register your product.
To register your product, please complete the following steps:
1.Visit http://www.neocaraudio.com
2. Complete the product registration form.
3. Submit the form.
4. Save the registration/support/warranty sheet in a safe place for future reference.
If you are unable to complete the registration via internet, please call Neo Car Audio Inc. at 619-704-0699.
Product registration

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Supported iPod models and firmware version requirements
Forthelatestfirmwareversionsandmodelsnotlisted,pleasecontactyourauthorizeddealerorNeoCarAudioInc.
iPod
4th generation
20GB 40GB
iPod
4th generation color display
20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB
iPod classic
80GB 160GB
iPod
5th generation (video)
30GB 60GB 80GB
iPod mini
4GB 6GB iPod nano
3th generation (video)
4GB 8GB
iPod nano
1st generation
1GB 2GB 4GB
iPod nano
2nd generation (aluminum)
2GB 4GB 8GB
iPod touch
8GB 16GB 32GB

The interface automatically charges the battery of the iPod when
connectedandthekeyisintheACC/ONposition. Charging icon will appear
on the upper right corner
of the iPod screen to
indicate charging.
Charging
iPod hierarchy
Bydefault,theinterfacecreatesaPlaylisthavinganamethatisthesameasthename
oftheiPod.ThisPlaylististheveryfirstonthelistofPlaylistsshownwhilebrowsingin
Playlistmode.ThisPlaylistcontainsallthe songson theiPod.OnceaPlaylistisactive
an Artist may be selected within that Playlist using the Artist Mode. Albums by the
selectedArtistandwithintheselectedPlaylistmaybeselectedinAlbumMode."ALL
ARTIST"and"ALLALBUM"designateallavailablecontentinthosecategories.
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Mazda CDC - integration kit

Integration kit contents
1Vehiclespecificinterfaceunit
1Vehiclespecificharness(R2)
1iPoddockingcable
1Usermanual
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NeointerfaceforiPod
for selected Mazda vehicles
Installation Guide/User Manual

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Dip switches
ON 1 2
"iPod Config.
Switch"
"Car Config.
Switch"
Neo Module
ON/OFF Switch Positions
ON 1 2
ON
1 2
OFF
The configuration switches located on the Neo module are used to set the operation of the interface by the installer.
Incorrect dip switch settings may cause the Neo interface not to work properly or not to operateat all. Disconnect the
vehicleharnessfrommoduleandcycleignitionofffor50secondsafterchangingtheswitches!

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Dip switch settings
OFF OFF
ON ON
It is best selected when Text display
is NOT supported by the radio.
Track numbers and times are not
synchronized between the iPod and
radio. Because there is less data
transfer between the iPod and radio,
this mode has the fastest response
time.
iPod configuration switches
Settings
"Locked"
(works as described on pg.16) "iPod" (iPod controls are functional)
OFF OFF ON ON
It is best selected when controls
from the radio are preffered. Use
this mode to browse within the
contents of the iPod by category as
described on pg. 16.
Dipswitch1 Dipswitch2 Dipswitch1 Dipswitch2
OFF OFF
Default
Car configuration switches
Settings
CD changer (CDC)
Dipswitch1
OFF OFF
Switches should remain in the default OFF
position.
Dipswitch2

Installation
Installation should only be performed by a qualified professional. Beware of sharp edges to avoid injury and exercise
cautionwhenremovingtrimsastheymaybreak.ThemoduleshouldbeplacedatanaccessiblelocationtoallowAUXcable
tobeconnected,suchasintheglovebox,thecenterconsoleorunderthefrontseat.
1Pullvehicleintoservicebayandaccessradio/centerconsole.
2Disconnectbothbatteryterminals.Thesecablesmustbedisconnectedduringinstallationtoensureproperinitialization
ofthemodulewhenitisconnected.
3Beforepullingouttheradio,removingsurroundingtrimsandscrews.Mosttrimscanberemovedbycarefullypullingon
thepieceorusingtrimremovaltools.Trimisusuallyheldinplacebysnap-inclips.
4The radio is held in place by a few bolts.To remove these a 10mm socket is usually needed. Consult your dealership if
additionalinformationisneededonremovingtheradio.
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5-Connectvehiclespecificharness-Youcanaccessthe CDchanger/SAT port located onthe back ofthe radio. Unplug
thefactoryconnectionifpresentandplugtheMazda-R2connectorintothereceptacle.Plugthefactoryconnectionto
thecablereceptacleifitwasremovedfromtheradio.Theconnectorshouldsecurelylock.
CDC/SAT port
factory radio
harness connection
connect to
interface unit
Mazda-R2
connector
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6Connect the vehicle specific connector and the iPod docking cable to the Neo module. Apply cable ties to secure
the cables.
1/8"
AUX
input
iPod
dock
cable
input
vehicle
specific
connector vehicle specific connectoriPod docking cable
receptacle receptacle
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Verify that all connections have been properly made.
8Reconnect the car's battery. est the unit before seating the cables and reinstalling the panels/trim.
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CLOCK
SET FM1/2 AM CD TAPE/MD
LOAD
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COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
TRACK
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PROG
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RDM PUSH
PWR VOL
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iPod audio source
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Controls in CDC emulation
Press the CD button to access the interface and its features. Pressing this button repeatedly will cycle through sources
present(internalCDifpresent,followedbyexternal)inyourvehicle.WhentheiPodaudiosourceisactive(DISC5,Track1),
usetheSeektrackbuttontoselectnext/previousSong.
Source
selector
Press to
changeTrack
Press to change
DISC.
Press to RW or
FFW.
2:14 EX 1 1 118'
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2:14 EX 1 1 118'
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B - in CDC emulationrowsing function
AfterconnectingtheiPodandselectingtheiPodaudiosource,usethedesiredModebyselectingDISC1-4. ChangeTrack
by pressing the Seek/Track button. Text display is not supported, however recent iPod firmware upgrades show the
Title/Artistinformationofthecurrentlyplayedsong.Alternately,youmayselectiPodmode(p.11).
TRACK MODE -
PLAYLIST MODE -
ARTIST MODE -
(within the
selected Playlist)
ALBUM MODE -
(
Artist in the selected
Playlist)
within the selected
AUDIO SOURCE -
TRACK
SEEK APC
2:14 EX 2 1 118'
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2:14 EX 3 1 118'
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2:14 EX 4 1 118'
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2:14 EX 5 1 118'
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2:14 EX 1 2 118'
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2:14 EX 2 2 118'
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2:14 EX 3 2 118'
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2:14 EX 4 2 118'
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2:14 EX 5 2 118'
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DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
TRACK
SEEK APC
TRACK
SEEK APC
TRACK
SEEK APC
TRACK
SEEK APC
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Mazda SAT - integration kit

Integration kit contents
1Vehiclespecificinterfaceunit
1Vehiclespecificharness(R2)
1iPoddockingcable
1Usermanual
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NeointerfaceforiPod
for selected Mazda vehicles
Installation Guide/User Manual

Dip switches
ON 1 2
"iPod Config.
Switch"
"Car Config.
Switch"
Neo Module
ON/OFF Switch Positions
ON 1 2
ON
1 2
OFF
The configuration switches located on the Neo module are used to set the operation of the interface by the installer.
Incorrect dip switch settings may cause the Neo interface not to work properly or not to operateat all. Disconnect the
vehicleharnessfrommoduleandcycleignitionofffor50secondsafterchangingtheswitches!
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Dip switch settings
OFF OFF
ON ON
Default
It is best selected when Text display
is NOT supported by the radio.
Track numbers and times are not
synchronized between the iPod and
radio. Because there is less data
transfer between the iPod and radio,
this mode has the fastest response
time. Content is selected on the
iPod.
iPod configuration switches
Settings
"Locked"
(recommended in SAT emulation) "iPod" (recommended in emulation)CDC
OFF OFF ON ON
It is best selected when controls
from the radio are preffered. Use
this mode to browse within the
contents of the iPod by category as
described on pp. 24-28.
Dipswitch1 Dipswitch2 Dipswitch1 Dipswitch2
This setting is recommended for
Navigation radios or for Non-Nav
radios when manual scroll feature
is preferred.
In this setting, theTitle text field will
display "Album * Artist" and the Name
text field will display "Song name".
Both Short scrolling and Long Static
can be selected in Preset 6.
Car configuration switches
Settings
Single text fields
(recommended for Non-Nav radios) Dual text fields
(recommended for Nav radios)
OFF OFF ON OFF
Dipswitch1 Dipswitch2 Dipswitch1 Dipswitch2
This is the recommended setting
for Non-Nav radios.
In this setting the Name andTitle
text fields displays identical song
information.
(Song name*Album*Artist)
Only Short Scrolling can be
selected in Preset 6.
OFF OFF
Default
ON
OFF
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