USA SPECS PA11-FORD1 User manual

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•

Thank
you
for
purchasing
USAtSPEC
product.
This
manual
describes
the
functions
and
operation
of
PA
11-FORD1
iPod
interface
for
FORD
cars.
Please
read
this
manual
before
installing
the
product
to
your
vehicle.
!!IMPORTANT!!
•!•
It
is strongly recommended that the unit is installed in an accessible location, so that it can
later be easily reset or upgraded.
•!•
Eject
ALL
CDs from the built-in CD
player
or
CD
changer
before installation
or
disconnect the
power
to radio!!!
•!•
USAPSPEC
sells its products through authorized dealers so we can insure customers will
receive proper services from the dealers.
USAPSPEC
reserves the right to offer technical
support or warranty only on products purchased through authorized
USAPSPEC
accounts.
•!•
It
is strongly recommended that buy
USAPSPEC
product from sellers who provide
dedicated phone contact
support.
USAPSPEC
will not provie technical support or warranty
for purchases made through any unauthorized internet sellers.
•!•
SAFETY
NOTE:
You
should always give full attention to driving. Do not operate
iPod
tn
such a way that distracts you while you are driving.
!!CAUTION!!
• In general,
iPod
has not been designed to withstand temperature extremes in automobiles.
Please consult your
iPod
Owner's Manual regarding acceptable operation and storage
temperatures.
• Do not disassemble or alter the cable and interface box.
• Make the connections correctly.
• Do not cut away the wire sheath or use the power for other equipments.
Do not install in locations which might hinder vehicle operation or create hazards for vehicle
occupants.
• Having the wiring and installation done by professionals.
• Arrange wiring so it is not crimped or pinched.
• Do not use this product for purposes other than stated for the vehicle.
This
interface
connects
an
iPod
directly
to
your
FORD
audio
system.
Its
on-board
software
translates
commands
from
your
FORD
CD
changer
controls
into
commands
that
the
iPod
understands.
This
interface
enables
the
iPod
to
take
the
place
of
a
FORD
CD
changer
and
provides
the
following
benefits:
•
Directs
the
iPod's
audio
output
to
FORD
vehicle
audio
system
for
optimal
sound
quality
playback.
•
Controls
the
iPod
via
vehicle's
radio
and
steering
wheel
controls.
•
Charges
the
iPod's
internal
battery,
and
charging
stops
automatically
at
one
hour
after
iPod
is
paused.
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Compatibility
Future
firmware
updates
for
your
iPod
or
iPod
mini
may
affect
the
features
and
functions
described
in
this
owner's
manual.
Display
of
artist
and
song
title
information,
track
search
by
artist,
song
title,
album
or
genre
are
NOT
supported.
Only
the
Playlist
number
and
track
number
are
displayed
on
radio.
This
interface
is
designed
as
an
alternative
replacement
to
the
FORD
6
disc
CD
changer
unit
in
your
FORD
vehicle.
Therefore
it is
not
possible
to
have
the
slave
FORD
6
disc
CD
changer
and
PA
11-FORD
iPod
interface
simultaneously
connected
to
your
FORD
radio.
The
CD
changer
which
is built-in
the
FORD
radio
is
not
affected.
Package
Contents
PA11-FORD1
contains
one
each
of
PA11-FORD
interface
adopter
CAS-F10,
CAS-F12,
CAS-F20,
and
CB-PA14
cables.
Applications
PA11-FORD1
is
applicable
to
the
following
FORD
vehicles:
Continental,
TownCar
98-04
(pre-wired
vehicles
requires
CAS-F24
from
USAISPEC)
96-97
vehicles
with
JBL
or
Lux
audio
systems.
Crown
Victoria
98-05
96-97
vehicles
with
JBL
or
Lux
audio
systems.
Econoline
98-03
96-97
vehicles
with
JBL
or
Lux
audio
systems.
Escape,
Mustang
01-03
Grand
Marquis
98-04
96-97
vehicles
with
JBL
or
Lux
audio
systems.
Excursion
Expedition,
Navigator
Explorer,
Mountaineer
F250,
F350
F-series
Truck
LS
Marauder
Ranger
PU
Sport
Trac
Taurus,
Sable
N
issan
Quest
Windstar,
Villager
00-05
99-02
98-05
2004
98-03
00-04
03-04
98-04
00-04
97-05
99-02
98-03
96-98
vehicles
with
J
BL
or
Lux
audio
systems.
Note:
Taurus
1
Sable
requires
CDL-F12
cable
for
installation.
Contact
US.APSPE
@626-3363836.
Note:
PA11-FORD
is
not
applicable
to
FORD
vehicles
equipped
with
Factory
Navigation
and
DVD
systems.
Radios
must
have
CD
button.
*
US.APSPE
verified the published radio and vehicle application to the best
of
our ability. Due to
uncontrollable factors,US.APSPEC can not 100% guarantee every published application. These
fartors include variables such as, anomalies within a factory radio, factory radio heretofore
unknown to
USkSPEC
and partial model year changes.
•

PA
11-FORD
provides three ways to control your
iPod
through the car radio, namely Hybrid Mode,
Playlist Mode and DireciMode. Playlist Mode and Hybrid Mode share the same DIP switch
setting (DIP # 2
=
ON) and only one
of
them will be operative depends on
iPod
model and its
firmware version.
2-1 DirectMode:
Search
and
select
music
on
iPod
directly
just
as
you
would
in
portable
use.
The
sound
of
music
will
play
back
through
your
car
stereo.
Use
the
track
up
down,
fast
forward
and
reverse
buttons
on
your
radio
to
control
music
playback.
All
control
functions
on
iPod
are
available
to
use
too.
Please
see
section
4
of
this
manual
for
additional
information
2-2 Playlist Mode:Operate and control the
iPod
like it is a CD changer. This mode allows you
to access five playlists on
iPod
from radio.
iPod
screen always diaplay"
OK
to disconnect" or
" Attached to accessory " and
iPod
's keypad is not functional or locked. The insructions for
Playlist naming and playback controls are in Section 5
of
this manual.
2-3 Hybird Mode: Access Playlists on
iPod
in the same way as it is in Playlist Mode. Additionally,
iPod
screen is not locked and the keypads on
iPod
can be operated directly
as
if
it were
in Direct Mode.
2-3-1
If
the playback
of
a Playlist is manually interrupted by using the
iPod
's key pad, and a song
or music in a new category is played, the interface module memorizes the last played track
number
of
the new category. "New category" means file, or folder, or Playlist, or artist, etc.
which is different from the Playlist being played. When you return to the same DISC on radio
later, the interface module will use the "memorized" track number (note: just the track number,
not the last played song in the new category) to playback the Playlist related to this DISC.
2-3-2 When the
iPod
is connected to the interface module, the
iPod
will take approximately
30
seconds to complete its external control mode configuration. During this period
of
time, the
iPod
screen's display will continue to change until the configuration is completed.
2-3-3
iPod
touch, iPhone and
G3
iPod
are not compatible to Hybrid Mode. They are compatible to
the Play
list Mode and Direct Mode.
2-3-4
iPod
classic and
iPod
3rd
generation nano are not compatible to Hybrid Mode
if
is firmware
is
1.1
or newer. They are compatible to the Play
list Mode and Direct Mode.
2-3-5
iPod
video with firmare
1.2.3
or newer is not compatible to Hybrid Mode. They are
They are compatible to the Playlist Mode and Direct Mode.
Note:
Disconnect
iPod
from
PA11-FORD
before
switching
DIP
switch
#2
for
mode
alteration.
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2-4
Additional
AUX
INPUT
Option
Selection
PA
11-FORD
interface
adaptor
is
capable
of
connecting
two
audio
sources
to
your
FORD
radio
including
the
iPod.
The
additional
audio
source
connects
to
the
RCA
input
jack
labeled
as
AUX
INPTUT.
If
you
choose
to
use
AUX
INPUT,
the
DIP
switch
#1
at
the
side
of
adaptor
box
must
be
set
to
"OFF"
position
(factory
presets
it
at
"ON"
position).
The
audio
source
at
AUX
INPUT
can
be
accessed
at
CD
6
Track
1
after
selecting
CD
changer
SOURCE
on
the
radio.
CD
1
to
CD
4
are
for
accessing
Playlists
and
CD
5 is
for
accessing
all
songs
on
iPod
.
Operation
of
AUX
If
the
"AUX
INPUT"
option
is
selected,
radio
will
display
"CD
6
Track
1"
when
CD
button
is
pressed.
"CD
6
Track
1"
gives
access
to
the
audio
source
connected
to
AUX
INPUT
port.
2-5
DIP
Switch
Setting
Summary
DIP Switch Postion
#1
ON
#1
OFF
#2
ON
#2
OFF
Step
1-
Remove
the
radio.
Function
RCA
A
UX
Input
Disabled
RCA
AUX
Input
Enabled
Hybrid
Mode
or
Playlist
Mo
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Selecte
·
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de
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enes
on
iPod
frimware
"\
1
ersien)
Direct
Mode
Selected
Step
2-
Disconnect
existing
CD
changer
from
the
radio
if
there
is
one.
Step
3-
Plug
the
round
din
plug
of
the
CAS-F12
to
PA
11-FORD
interface
box
where
it is
labeled
"RADIO"
Step
4-
Connect
the
other
end
of
CAS-F12
to
CAS-F1
0
or
CAS-F20.
Step
5-
Plug
the
CAS-F1
0
or
CAS-F20
cable
to
the
back
of
radio.
(Use
the
cable
which
matches
to
the
receptor
type.)
Step
6-a-
Connect
the
audio
output
of
your
auxiliary
devices
to
AUX
input
jack
on
PA
11-FORD
adapter
box
if
the
additional
AUX
option
is
selected
by
setting
the
DIP
swich#1
to
"OFF"
position.
Step
6-b-Set
the
DIP
switch
#2
to
"OFF"
position
only
if
the
Direct
Mode
is
preferred.
Step
7-
Plug
CB-PA
14
cable
to
PA.11-FORD
adaptor
box
where
it is
labeled
"iPod".
Step
8-
Reinstall
the
radio.

WARNING!!
Use only the iPod connection cable which comes with PA11-FORD1 interface adaptor.
iPod connection cables from other sources may look similar, but they may damage
your iPod.
OPTION:
ACC SWITCHED
OUTPUT( 1 OmA MAX)
2-POSITION DIP SWITCH
CONNECT
TO RADIO
ON: when switch is at bottom position
CAS-F12
CAS-F20
Black wire to
radio chassis or car body
0 car
o the harness
B
®
at watconnected to Radio)
CB-PA14
CONNECT TO iPod
~ Player or Satellite Receiver
When the iPod is connected to the adaptor, iPod 's screen will go blank for few seconds
before the normal screen returns. Set SOURCE to CD changer on your radio, the audio
of iPod music will be played back at DISC 5 and Track 1. Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE
and etc. as you would normally do for the other program sources on the radio.
•

5-1
Connecting
iPod
to the interface
After connection, the
iPod
will take a few moments to change to external control mode.
5-2
Select
iPod
mode
on
FORD
radio
Press
the
CD
button
on
radio
repeatedly
until
"CD
6-x"
appears
on
the
radio
display
(x is
the
track
number
of
"Now
Playing"
song
on
iPod
).
This
display
confirms
that
iPod
mode
has
been
completely
synchronized
and
activated.
Synchronization
timing
varies
according
to
the
number
of
Playlists
on
your
iPod
.
If
iPod
was
playing
previously
before
radio
or
ACC
power
was
OFF,
and
the
iPod
was
not
disconnected,
playback
resumes
from
where
it
was
stopped.
5-3
Disconnecting
iPod
from
the
interface
If
your
iPod
is
disconnected
during
playback
in
iPod
mode,
the
radio will
automatically
switch
to
AM/FM
mode.
After
disconnecting,
iPod
screen
changes
from
the
external
control
mode
screen
back
to
the
normal
menu.
Press
and
hold
the
Play/Pause
button
on
iPod
may
get
the
normal
menu
back
faster.
5-4
Playback
of
songs
on
iPod
All
audio
tracks
on
your
iPod
will
be
played
at
disc
6.
Track
order
is
determined
by
the
default
order
on
your
iPod.
Selecting
disc
1
to
disc
5
on
radio will
allow
playback
of
5
Playlists
on
iPod
if-adapter's
AUX
option
is
not
selected.
Every
time
when
iPod
is
connected
to
the
interface
adapter,
the
playback
starts
from
"Now
Playing"
song
at
disc
6
by
default.
If
iPod
was
playing
any
of
its
Playlist
right
before
the
connection,
the
same
Playlist
will
continue
to
play
and
repeated
at
disc
6
and
iPod
will
switch
to
"All"
as
soon
as
fast
forward
button(.,...,..) is
pressed.
5-5
Selecting
a
Playlist
Press
DISC
UP(/\)
or
DISC
DOWN
(V)
button
to
select
a Playlist.
The
selected
Playlist
will
begin
playing
and
the
Playlist
number
and
track
number
will
be
displayed.
In
rare
cases
,
this
may
take
up
to
few
seconds
for
the
completion
of
synchronization.
After
playing
the
last
song
in
the
current
Playlist,
playback
will
start
again
from
the
first
track
of
this
Playlist.
•

Playlist
naming
•
When
iPod
is
connected
to
your
radio
via
PA
11-FORD
interface
adapter,
the
adapter
scans
all
available
Playlists
on
iPod
and
look
for
designated
"FORD"
Playlists
which
are
created
for
direct
access
with
the
DISC
controls
on
FORD
radio.
The
designated
"FORD"
Playlists
are
related
to
DISC
number
in
the
following
manner:
DISC
1:
"FORD1
..."
DISC
2:
"FORD2
..."
DISC
3:
"FORD3
..."
DISC
4:
"FORD4
..."
DISCS:
"FORDS
..."
DISC
6:
ALL
SONGS
on
iPod
The
naming
of
designated
"FORD"
Playlists
in
iTune
for
PA
11-FORD
interface
must
be
exactly
as
shown.
"FORD"
must
be
in
capital
letters'
and
there
can
be
no
spaces
between
"FORD"
text
and
number.
However,
you
may
add
any
text
after
the
correct
naming
of
a Playlist. (i.e.
"FORD1-Jazz",
"FORD3_Favorite3"
are
acceptable
Playlist
names
for
PA
11-FORD
iPod
interface.)
• If
no
designated
"FORD"
Playlists
are
created,
PA
11-FORD
adapter
automatically
relates
to
the
first five
Playlists
on
iPod
to
DISC
number
1
to
S
regardless
Playlist
naming.
• If
less
than
five
designated
"FORD"
Playlists
are
created,
PA
11-FORD
adapter
automa-
tically
fills
up
the
rest
of
DISC
numbers
beginning
with
the
first
available
Playlist
on
iPod.
Example:
if
only
three
designated
"FORD1
",
"FORD3"
and
"FORDS"
Playlists
are
created,
the
disc
number
on
radio will be:
DISC
1:
"FORD1
..."
DISC
2:
(1st
available
Playlsit
on
iPod
)
DISC
3:
"FORD3
..."
DISC
4:
(2nd
available
Playlist
on
iPod
)
DISCS:
"FORDS
..."
The
iPod
interface
does
not
recognize
a
Playlists
that
contains
no
audio
tracks
regardless
of
Playlist
naming.
The
iPod
interface
also
does
not
recognize
the
"On-The-Go"
Playlist
on
your
iPod.
5-6
Playback
function
controls
You
can
control
playback
with
several
functions.
These
functions
are
generally
cancelled
when
you
press
select
radio
buttons;
disconnect
the
iPod,
or
POWER
OFF
the
radio
or
ACC.
SCAN
Press
the
scan
button,
each
track
in
the
current
Playlist
play
for
10
seconds.
If
SCAN
is
pressed
at
DISC
6, it will
play
all
songs
in
iPod
for
1
0
seconds
each.
Random
{Shuffle)
Press
the
"RDM"
random
button,
songs
and
Playlist
will
playback
in
random
order.
Some
radio
models
use
the
"P
scan"
button
to
activate
random
mode
.
•

Repeat
Repeat
of
a
song
being
played
is
not
supported.
Track
Up/Down
Press
the
"NEXT"
button
to
advance
to
the
next
track
in
the
Playlist.
Press
the
"PREV"
button
to
go
to
the
beginning
of
the
track
that
is
being
played.
Press
the
track
down
button
twice
to
go
to
the
previous
track.
If
the
track
up
or
track
down
buttons
is
pressed
quickly
in
repetition,
the
track
numbers
displayed
may
change
unevenly.
You
may
also
hear
short
bits
of
audio
during
repeated
presses
of
track
up
and
track
down
buttons.
If
your
FORD
radio
currently
displays
a
maximum
of
two
digits
for
track
number.
Track
number
100
will
be
displayed
as
01,
track
101
as
02,
track
102
as
03
...
Changing
source
to
AM/FM,
CD,
Cassette
When
a
source
other
then
the
iPod
is
selected
on
radio,
the
iPod
will
pause.
Note:
iPod,
iPod
mini,
iPod
photo
and
iTune
are
registered
trade
marks
of
Apple
Computer,
Inc.
XM
is a
trade
mark
of
XM
Satellite
Radio
Inc.
FORD
is a
registered
trade
mark
of
Ford
Motor
Company.
Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.