USASPEC PA11-HON User manual

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Model PA11-HON

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Thank you for purchasing product. This manual describes the functions and
operation of PA11-HON interface for Honda. Please read this manual before installing
the product in your vehicle.
Section 1. ABOUT YOUR INTERFACE PA11-HON
This interface connects an directly to your Honda audio system. Its on-board software
translates commands from your Honda CD changer controls into commands that the
understands. This interface enables the to take the place of a Honda CD changer
and provides the following benefits:
Directs the 's audio output to Honda vehicle audio system for optimal sound
quality playback.
Controls the via vehicle's radio and steering wheel controls.
Charges the 's internal battery, and charging stops automatically at one hour after
is paused.
Compatibility
This PA11-HON interface is compatible with (G3 and G4) and mini models
featuring a dock connector. The functionality and features of the interface described
in this owner's manual are confirmed with firmware version 1.3 for mini, firmware
version 2.3 and 3.0.2 for , and firmware version 1.1 for photo.
Future firmware updates for your or mini or photo 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 Honda 6 Disc CD changer
unit in your Honda vehicle. Therefore it is not possible to have the Honda 6 Disc CD
Changer and PA11-HON interface simultaneously connected to your Honda radio.
Package Contents
PA11-HON contains one each of PA11-HON interface adopter, CB-H78 and CB-PA14
cables.
Applications
PA11-HON is applicable to the following vehicles:
Note : PA11-HON is not applicable to vehicles with Factory Navigation and/or
DVD Systems.
HONDA
Accord
Civic
CRV
Odyssey
Prelude
Pilot
94-02
94-05*
(Slave OEM CDP must
be disconnected if there is one.)
95-04
95-04
95-04
03-04
ACCURA
Integra
Legend, Vigor
92-01
91-97
MERCEDES
(requires CAS-M4 cable from )
C-class
E-class
SL
S-class
VOLVO
(requires CAS-VOL cable from )
ALL Models
C70
94-98
94-98
94-98
94-99
94-00
01-02

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2-2 Playlist Mode: Operate and control the like it is a CD changer. This mode
allows you to access up to five Playlists on the . This is also referenced as
External Control Mode of the . The detail of Playlist creation and playback
controls are in section 5 of this manual.
DIP switch #2 is for mode selection use. "ON" position is for Playlist Mode and "OFF"
position is for Direct Mode. It is preset to Playlist Mode at factory.
Note: Disconnect from PA11-HON before switching DIP switch #2 for mode alteration.
2-3 Additional AUX INPUT Option Selection
PA11-HON interface adaptor is capable of connecting two audio sources to your
Honda radio including the . 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. CD1 to CD 4 are for accessing Playlists and CD 5 is
for accessing all songs on .
Operation of AUX
If the "AUX INPUT" option is selected, radio will display "CD 6 Track 1" when DISC
button is pressed. "CD 6 Track 1" gives access to the audio source connected to AUX
INPUT port.
Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and etc. as you would normally do for the other program
sources on the radio.
Section 3. INSTALLATION
PA11-HON provides two ways to control your through car radio, namely Playlist Mode
and Direct Mode.
2-1 Direct Mode: Search and select music on 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 are available to use too. Please see section 4 of this
manual for additional information
Section 2. PLAYLIST MODE, DIRECT MODE and AUX OPTION
Step 1- Remove radio from the dash.
Step 2- Disconnect existing CD changer from the radio if there is one.
Step 3- Plug the round din plug of the CB-H78 to PA11-HON interface adaptor where
it is labeled "RADIO".
Step 4- Plug the other end of CB-H78 cable to the receptor at back of radio.
(For 98 and newer Accords and all other 99 and newer Honda models, plug the
blue plastic square end of the CB-H78 to the back of radio)
(For 97 and older models, remove the rubber cover with the silver warning tape
and plug the round metal end of CB-H78 to the back of radio)
Step 5-a- Connect the audio output of your auxiliary devices to AUX input jack on
PA11-HON adapter box if the additional AUX option is selected by setting
the DIP swich#1 to "OFF" position.
Step 5-b- Set the DIP switch #2 to "OFF" position only if the Direct Mode is preferred.
Step 6- Plug CB-PA14 cable to PA11-HON adaptor where it is labeled "iPod".
Step 7- Reinstall radio to the dash.

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When the is connected to the adaptor, 's screen will go blank for few seconds
before the normal screen returns. Set SOURCE to CD changer on your radio, the audio
of 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.
Section 4. CONNECTING & PLAYING of in DIRECT MODE
and you are now able to select mode.
HONDA
OK to disconnect
5-1 Connecting to the interface
Turn your HONDA radio ON before connecting your . After connection, the will take
a few moments to change to external control mode. On the screen of will then show
Section 5. CONNECTING & PLAYING of in PLAYLIST MODE
WARNING!!
Use only the connection cable which comes with PA11-HON interface adaptor.
Connection cables from other sources may look similar, but they may damage
your .
TO RADIO
TO iPod
CONNECT
TO RADIO
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
Player or Satellite Receiver
CB-PA14
CB-H78
CAR AUDIO
OPTION:
ACC SWITCHED
OUTPUT(10mA MAX)

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5-2 Select mode on Honda radio
Press the CD or SOURCE button on radio repeatedly until "CD 1-x" appears on the radio
display (x is the track number of "Now Playing" song on ). This display confirms that
mode has been completely synchronized and activated. Synchronization timing varies
according to the number of Playlists on your .
If was playing previously before radio or ACC power was OFF, and the was not
disconnected, playback resumes from where it was stopped.
5-3 Disconnecting from the interface
If your is disconnected during playback in mode, the radio will automatically
switch to AM/FM mode.
After disconnecting, screen changes from the external control mode screen back to
the normal menu. Press and hold the Play/Pause button on may get the normal
menu back faster.
5-4 Playback of songs on
All audio tracks on your will be played (All play) at DISC 6. Track order is determined
by the default order on your . Selecting DISC1 to DISC 5 on radio will allow playback
of 5 Playlists on . Every time when is connected to the interface adaptor, the
playback starts from "Now Playing" song at DISC 6 by default.
If was playing any of its Playlist right before the connection, the same Playlist will
continue to play and repeated at disc 6 but 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 is connected to your radio via PA11-HON interface adaptor, the adaptor scans
all available Playlists on and looks for designated "HONDA" Playlists which are
created for direct access with DISC buttons on HONDA radio. The designated "HONDA"
Playlists are related to DISC number in the following manner:
DISC 1: "HONDA1..."
DISC 2: "HONDA2..."
DISC 3: "HONDA3..."
DISC 4: "HONDA4..."
DISC 5: "HONDA5..."
DISC 6: ALL SONGS on
The naming of designated "HONDA" Playlists in iTune for PA11-HON interface must be
exactly as shown. "HONDA" must be in capital letters and there can be no spaces between
"HONDA" text and number.
However, you may add any text after the correct naming of a Playlist. (i.e. "HONDA1-Jazz",
"HONDA3_Favorite3" are acceptable Playlist names for PA11-HON interface.)

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If no designated "HONDA" Playlists are created, PA11-HON adaptor automatically relates
to the first five available Playlists on to DISC number 1 to 5 regardless Playlist's
naming.
If less than five designated "HONDA" Playlists are created, PA11-HON adaptor automati-
cally fills up the rest of DISC numbers beginning with the first available Playlist on .
Example: if only three designated "HONDA1", "HONDA3" and "HONDA5" Playlists are
created, the disc number on radio will be:
DISC 1: "HONDA1..."
st
DISC 2: (1 available Playlsit on )
DISC 3: "HONDA3..."
nd
DISC 4: (2 available Playlist on )
DISC 5: "HONDA5..."
The interface does not recognize a Playlists that contains no audio tracks regardless
of Playlist naming. The interface also does not recognize the "On-The-Go" Playlist
on your .
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 , 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 for 10 seconds each.
Random (Shuffle)
Press the random button (RND), songs within a Playlist will playback in random order. The
display of track number will change to start from 1 as it does on the .
Repeat
Repeat of a song being played is not supported.
Track Up/Down
Press the track up button to advance to the next track in the Playlist. Press the track
down button to go to the beginning of the track that's 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 HONDA radio currently displays a maximum of two digits for track number.
Track number 100 will be displayed as 01, Track 101 displayed as 02, track 102 as 03
Fast Track Search (x10)
Press the fast forward or fast reverse buttons ( ), it will advance or retreat through
the tracks in the Playlist in increment of 10 (i.e. 04, 14, 24...). When the end of the Playlist
is reached, the search will stop at track 1, and then continue by increments of 10 (i.e. 19,
29, 1, 11...).

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Section 6. CAUTION
Note: , mini, photo and iTune are registered trade marks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
XM is a trade mark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Honda is a registered trade mark of Honda Co., Ltd.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Press and hold the fast forward or fast reverse buttons for more then 4 seconds, the
search will jump to the last track or the first track of the Playlist.
If you are in scan mode, the mode will be cancelled.
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Play
This function applies only in random mode. Since engaging or disengaging the random
mode does not stop playback of the current song, you can change into or out of random
mode to do the fast track search (x10) function, or the fast forward/fast backward play
function.
Press and hold the forward or backward button will cause only the current tack to skip
through at speed.
During fast forward, when the end of the current track is reached, the will start playing
the next random track at normal speed. During fast backward, when the start of the current
track is reached, the track will start playing again at normal speed. To continue fast forward
or fast reverse play, release the button and press it again.
Changing source to AM/FM, CD, Cassette
When a source other then the is selected on radio, the will pause.
In general, has not been designed to withstand temperature extremes in automobiles.
Please consult your 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.

Display of artist and song title information, track search by artist, song title, album or genre
are NOT supported. Only the Playlist and track numbers are displayed.
XM is a trade mark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Honda is a registered trade mark of Honda Co., Ltd.
APPLICATIONS
COMPATIBILITY
This PA11-HON interface is compatible with
mini
photo
firmware version 1.3
firmware version 2.3 and 3.0.2
firmware version 1.1
PLAY, CONTROL & CHARGE
Your through HONDA Car Stereo System!
CAR AUDIO
Player or
Satellite Receiver
This interface connects an or mini directly to your Honda audio system
with following benefits :
Connect directly 's audio output to Honda vehicle audio system for optimal sound
quality playback.
In Playlist Mode:Select songs and Playlists on with CD changer button on radio.
In Direct Mode: Search and select songs directly on .
Maintain current Playlist when switching from portable to in-car use.
Charge the battery while playing, charging automatically ends at one hour after
is paused to prevent car battery drain.
Plus-DVD player, Satellite radio or other audio device can be used in conjunction with
the through Aux Audio Input jack.
Plug-n-Play : This complete package includes installation cables, mounting
screws and user's manual.
KEY FEATURES
to Honda car stereo Interface
Model PA11-HON
PA11-HON is applicable to the following vehicles:
Note : PA11-HON is not applicable to vehicles with Factory Navigation and/or DVD Systems.
MERCEDES
(requires CAS-M4 cable from )
C-class
E-class
SL
S-class
VOLVO
(requires CAS-VOL cable from )
ALL Models
C70
94-98
94-98
94-98
94-99
94-00
01-02
HONDA
Accord
Civic
CRV
Odyssey
Prelude
Pilot
94-02
94-05*
(Slave OEM CDP must be disconnected if there is one.)
95-04
95-04
95-04
03-04
ACCURA
Integra
Legend, Vigor
92-01
91-97
8 2
2 4 2 5 4 0 8 0 1 0
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