USASPEC PA15-HON3 User manual

iPod to HONDA / ACURA car stereo interface
with song title display

QUICK CHECK
• If your car is one of the following Acura model year then use the
PAIS -HON2 model:
TSX 04-09 with Navigation
MDX
OS-06 with Navigation
• If your TL, MDX, or RDX navigation does include the XM Live
Tramc option, then the PAIS-ACUxl model should be used
regardless
of whetherthe Live Traffic subscription is activated or
not.
Please note:
For technical or warranty services, please email [email protected]
or [email protected] or call 6263363836 (pacific time 9am to 5pm).
Please note
that [email protected] is for sales related inquiries only. It will
not respond to technical support and warranty service requests.
Design
of this productis snbject to change without notice.
XM is aregistered trade mark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
ACURA
and Honda are registered trade marks of Honda Co., Ltd.
iPod, iPhone, and iTonch
are registered trade marks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Thank you for purchasingUSMPEC product. this 'manual describes the function and
operation ofPAI5-HON3 iPod interface for AcuralHonda car radios. Please read this
manual before installing the interface adaptor in your vehicle.
!IIMPORTANT!!
.:. It is strongly recommended that the unit is installed in an accessible location, so that
it can later be easily reset or upgraded .
• :. EjectALL CDs from the built-in CD player or CD changer before installation.
•:. tISMPEC products are distributed through authorized dealers so we can insure that
customers receive proper services from the dealers. USMPEC reserves the right to
offer technical support or warranty only on products purchased through authorized
USMPEC dealers .
• :. SAFETY NOTE: You should always give full attention to driving. Do not operate this
product in such a way that might distract you while you are driving.
_ ABOUT INTERFACE PA15-HON3
1-1 Introduction
a) This interface connnects an iPod (includes iPhone and iT ouch) directly to
to your ACURA/HONDA audio system for optimal playback sound quality.
b) This interface enables iPod to coexist with ACURA/HONDA navigation system, CD
changer, XM radio receiver and DVD system, and controls iPod via both car radio and
steering wheel controls.
c) PAlS-HON3's on board software translates commands from radio's CD changer control
or XM control into commands that the iPod understands.
You can use either the XM control or the CD changer control of the radio to operate
the iPod. Use XM control on XM ready radio iftext display is desired.
ii When using XM control, iPod will play at XMl while XM channels will be
retained at XM2. But, if theAUX inputis disabled (DIP switch #1 set to OFF)
then when iPod is disconnected from the interface, XMl will resume to XM
channels.
d) This interface charges the iPod while it, is playing. Charging stops automatically halfan
hour after car key is turned offor iPod is paused.
1-2 Text Display of Song Information
a) Artist name and song title can be displayed on radio by configuring PAI5-HON3 to
work with XM buttons on the radio.
b) Only DISC number and track number are displayed on radio (Disc number =Playlist
number) when using the PAIS-HON3 with radio's CD or AUX button.

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•Examples of iPod Text on avigation Screen:
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ICATEGORY AR-Bekka Bramlet
I NAME IBekka Bramle
I TITI EIAmerica's Seethea
MODE i __ SC~ __ ISOUND
1-3 Pac age Content
This package contains one each of the following: P15-HO 3interface adaptor
CAS-H3y and CB-P 105 cables.
1-4 Compatibe ety
Future iPod and iTune software updates may affect the features and functions
dscribed in this owner smanual and web ite.
1-5 pplicat·on

MDX
RL
ACURA ,TL
TSX
RDX
Note:1) To use XM control, radio n s to be XM ready.
*
Uli*5PEC Verifies the published radio andvehicle application tothe best of its ability.
Due to uncontrollable factors, can not 100% guarantee everypublished
applications. These factors include suchvariables as, anomalies within afactory radio,
factory radio heretofore unknown to ,andpartial model year changes.
laylist ode, Direct ode,
ode, and AUX Option.
PAIS-HON3 Provides two ways to control your iPod, namely (Playlist Mode +
Direct Mode) or (Folder Mode +Direct ode).
2-1 Direct Mode
Search and select music on iPod just as you would in portable use. Also use the track
up/down, fast forward,
fast reverse on radio and steering wheel to control.
•Direct Mode is supportedinboth
XM control and CD changer control configuration.
•When PA15-HON3 is configured to XM control,
XM 1-5 or XM 1-8 (depending on
the DIP setting) is dedicated to DirectMode.
•When PAIS-HON3 is configured to
CD changer control, DISC #8 is dedicated to
Direct Mode.
•In Direct Mode, screen and click wheel keypad on
iPod are unlocked and fully
functional. When in Direct Mode, text display
is not available.
•Application Tip
When in DireetMode, an iPhone is cable of streaming music through Pandora or
SiriusIXMOnline. •
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2-2 FolderMode
Access 3Folders, namely, Playlist,Artist, and Album on iPod from the radio and allows
text based song search by the tide of Artist, Album, and Playlist. See section 3-1 for
more information.
FolderMode is applicable onlywhen PAI5-HON3 is configuredto use XM control
andthe radio must have aXM button.
XM
I-I accesses Playlist Folder. Display on radio is PL-name of Play/ist
XM 1-2 accesses ArtistFolder. Display on radio
is : AR-name of artist
XM 1-3 accesses Album Folder. Display onradio is AL-album name
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the text based song search feature If it will distract
and prevent you from giving
your full attention to driving. Safe
driving is your responsibility.
2-3 Playlist Mode
Operate and control the iPod like you would aCD changer. This mode allows you to
access five Playlists
on iPod from the radio. iPod screen will always display "OK to
dissconnect'"
or "Attachedto accessory" and iPod's keypad is locked and not functional.
See section 3-2 and 3-3 of this manual for more information.
•Playlist Mode
is supported inboth XM control configuration and CD changer
control configuration.
•Radio displays artist name andsong title only when adaptor is configured to
control iPod with the XM buttons on the radio.
•When PAI5-HON3 is configured to use XM control, CHOI to CH06 are Playlists
and CH07 is All Songs on iPod.
•WhenPAI5-HON3 is configured to use CD changer control, DISC #1 to DISC #6
are Playlists and DISC#7 isAll Songs on iPod.
• If youriPod has more than 6Playlists, then please refer to Section 5: PlaylistNaming.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the text based song search feature if it will distract
and prevent you from giving yourfull attention
to driving. Safe
driving is your responsibility.
2-3 AUX Input Option
In addition to iPod, PAI5-HON3 can connect asecond audio source to car radio.
Connect the second audio source to the RCAjack labeled
AUX INPUT. AUX input is
enabled by setting the DIP switch #1 on the side of the interface adaptor to ON position.
_ Mode Setting and Function Control
Please carefully read the three different configuration ofPAI5-HON3 and decide which
one to use and set the DIP switches accordingly before starting the installation.
Note: Radios that do not have aXM button can only be CD changer control configuration.
See Section 3-4.
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•FolderMode +Direct Mode Configuration
(Note: this configuration supports text display but is only applicable to radios that have
XM buttons.)
3-1-1
DIP 14 .
OFF
Note: DIPswitch #1 is onlyrelated to RCAAUX option setting and it is independent
from these DIPswitches' setting.
3-1-2 Functions and Radio Buttons:
•Press XM button onradio to access iPod at XM 1.
•Press XM button on radio to access XM stations at XM2.
•Use radio Preset buttons to access iPod Folders, Direct Mode, and
RCAAUX
as follow:
Push •••••• Radio Displays Radio Plays Remark
Preset #1
XM 1-1 Playlist Folders
Preset#2 XM
1-2 Artist Folders
Preset#3 XM
1-3 Album Folders
Preset#4 XM
1-4
All Songs Folders
Preset#5 XM
1-5
iPod Direct
Preset#6 XM
1-6
RCAAUX IF DIP#1 =ON
• Press the DISP button on radio to view music's text information .. Text display
onradio is as follow.
DISP Button Prefix Text from Radio
Text from iPod Note
1stPush ... XM CHannel NUMBER track number
(a)
2nd Push...
XMCATEGORY folder type & name
3rd Push ... NAME artist
name
4th Push ... TITLE
album name
4th Push ... XM CHannel NAME
title of music
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• Tum the TUNING knob to change tracks. Note (a): Due to radio's maximum limit
of 255 XM channels, the farlefthanddigit of track number displayis therefore
resetto 0(zero)
at evety integermultiple of 256.
For example, 256th trackon iPodis displayed as 056 and 456th trackon
iPodis also displayedas 056.
•
Press SEEK ( -/ + ) or SKIP( ........ , ~~ )button to select sub-folder (example:
change to next
or previous Playlistwhile in the Playlist folder; change to next
or previousArtist while in the Artist folder). When in Songs Folder, press SEEK
to change track by alphabetical order (this feature applies to iTouch and iPhone
only. For iPods, the SEEK buttonwill change the track up or down only).
•Press-and-hold (until abeep is heard) presetbutton#2 to begin RANDOM track
play and press-and-hold the preset
#2 button (until abeep is heard) to tenninate
RANDOM play.
•Press and hold (about 4seconds) the preset #3
or the preset #4 to fast rewind
or fast forward atrack for approximately 40 seconds.
•Press SCAN button to advance 10 tracks whenrandom is OFF.
•Steeringwheel control:
Several different steering wheel
XM control designs are available from Honda
andAcura. Some
of the designs allow the PAIS-HON3 to do track up/track down
while others only allow Playlist
or Folderchange from the steering wheel controls.
In
genera~ it is able to do track up/down if the CH+ /CH- keys on the steering
wheel are the double-function type. Double-function means that the CH+/CH- button
can
perfonn two different tasks depending on the length of time it is being pressed.
3-1-3 Connecting and Playing iPod
oWhen iPod is connected to interface adaptor and XMI on radio is pressed, iPod
will beginto play at
XMI-4 (preset #4).
o XM 1-4 (preset #4) will continue to playthe track in the Folder which was played
prior
iPod is connected to the PAIS-HON3. As soon as the last track of the playing
Folder is completed, iPod will go to the first track of Songs folder.
oWhen returning to Songs Folder (preset #4) from Direct Mode (preset #5), Preset #4
will continue the same iPod folder beingplayed at Direct Mode. When the last
track
of this folder is played, iPod will then go to the first track of Songs folder.
ACURAlHONDA
XM radio has two modes: CHANNEL MODE and CATEGORY
oMODE. Press the
MODE button or press-n-hold the DISP button and the radio will
switch from one mode to the other. The functions being described above are applicable
when
XM radio is set to CHANNEL MODE.
• ~list Mode (with Text display) +DirectMode
Configuration
(Note: this configuration supports text display but is applicable only to radios that have
XM buttons.)
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3-2-1 Set DIPswitchs as follow:
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t3
I 01:;
Note: DIP switch #1 is only related to RCAAUX option setting and it is
independent from these DIP switches' setting.
3-2-2 Functions and Radio Buttons:
•Press XM button on radio to access iPod at XM1
•
Press XM button on radio to access XM stations at XM2
•Use DlSC+
or DISC- buttons on radio to access Playlists. Direct Mode, and RCA
AUX as follow: (note:
DlSC- is Presetbutton #5 and DISC+ is Preset button#6
At ...... Radio Plays Remark
XM 1-1
Play ist # 1
XM 1-2
Play ist # 2
XM 1-3 Plavlist # 3
XM 1-4
Playj
ist #4
XM 1-5 Playj
ist # 5
XM 1-6 PlaV1 ist #6
XM 1-7 All Sonas
XM 1-8 Direct Mode
XM 1-9 RCA AUX
IF DIP#1 = ON
•Press DlSPbutton on radio to view music's text infonnation. Text display on
radio is as follow:
DISP Button Prefix Text from Radio Text from iPod Note
1stPush -
XM CHannel NUMBER track number
(a)
2nd Push- XMCATEGORY folder type &name
3rd Push-
NAME artistname
4th Push -TITLE album name
4th Push -XM CHannel NAME title
of music
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•Tum the TUNING knob to change tracks. Note (a): Due to radio's maximum limit
of 255 XM channels, the far lefthand digit of track numberdisplay is therefore
reset to 0 (zero) ateveryintegermultiple of 256.
For example, 256th track on iPodis displayed as 056 and456th track on
iPod is also displayed as 056.
•Press preset button #2 to begin the RANDOM track play and press the preset
#2 button]!4 time to tenninate the RANDOM play.
•Press the preset #3
or the preset#4 will retreat or advance 10 tracks respectively.
•Press and hold (about 4seconds) the preset #3 or the preset #4 to fast rewind
.. or fast fotWard atrack for approximately 40 seconds.
• Press SCAN button to advance 10 tracks when random is OFF.
•Steering wheel control:
Several different steering wheel
XM control designs are available from Honda
and Acura. Some
of the designs allow PAIS-RON3 to do track up and track down
while others only allow Playlist
or Folder change from the steering wheel control.
In general, it is able to do track up/down if the CH+ /CH- keys on the steering
wheels are the double-function type. Double-function means that the CH+/CH- buttons
can perform two different tasks depending on the length
of time of it is being pressed.
3-2-3 Connecting and Playing iPod
oWhen iPod is connected to interface adaptor and XM on radio is pressed, iPod will
begin to play at
XM 1-7 (All Songs on iPod).
XMI-7 will continue to play the track in the Folder which was played prior to iPod
is connected to
PA IS-RON3. When the last track of the Folder is played,
iPod will go to the first track
of All Songs folder.
oWhen returning
to XM1-7 from Direct Mode (XM 1-8), XM 1-7 will continue
the track and the folder that was beingplayed at XM
1-8 (Direct Mode ). Whenthe last
track
of the folder is played, iPod will then go to the first song in the All Songs folder.
o If iPod has more than 6Playlists, then please referto Section 5: Playlist Naming.
3-3 Playlist Mode (without Text Display) +Direct Mode
Configuration
Note: Radio withoutaXM or SATbutton must use this configuration
of PA 15-HON3.
3-2-1 Set DIPswitches as foUow:
DIP #2
ON
DIP #3
ON
DIP #4
ON
.......
Note: DIP switch #I is onlyrelated to RCAAUX option setting and it is independent
from these DIP switches' setting.
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3-3-2 Functions and Radio Buttons
•Press CD or AUX button on radio to access iPod.
•Use DISC+
or DISC- button on radio to access Playlist, Direct Mode and
RCAAUX as follow.
At...... Radio Plays Remark
Disc 1
Play
ist # 1
Disc 2
Play
ist #2
Disc 3
Play
ist # 3
Disc 4 Plav ist #4
Disc 5
Play
ist # 5
Disc 6
Plavlist # 6
Disc 7 All Sonas
DiscS Direct Mode
Disc 9RCA AUX
•Track UP/DOWN from steering wheel remote control is supported.
3-3-3 Connecting and Playing iPod
oWhen iPod is connected to interface adaptor and CD button is pressed, iPod
will play at DISC #7.
oDISC #7 will continue to play the track in the Folder which was played prior iPod
is connected to PAI5-HON3. As soon as the last track
of the Folder is played, iPod
will go to the first track
of All Songs folder.
oWhen returning to DISC #7 from Direct Mode, DISC #7 will continue the track and
the folder being played at DISC #8 (Direct Mode ). When the last track
of the
folder is played, iPod will go to All Songs folder.
o
If iPod has more than 6Playlists, then please refer to Section 5: Playlist Naming.
_~_C_A_B_LE_C_O_N_N_E_C_T_IO_N _
Step I-Decide which MODE to use and set DIP switches according to information in section 3.
Step 2-Must remove or eject all CDs from radio.
Step 3-Remove radio from the dash.
Step 4-Plug the 14-pin male connector on
USAlSPIC CAS-H3y cable to radio. If afactory
cable has the same identical 14-pin male connector already connected
to radio, then
unplug the factory cable from radio first.
If afactory 14-pin cable does not exist, then
skip to Step 6directly.
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Step 5-Plug the factory 14-pin male cotmector to ..... IC 14-pin female cOtmector on
CAS-IDy cable. Refer to Fig. (I).
Step 6-Plug the 18-pin DINconnector on USMJiIC CAS-IDy cable to
the adaptor
where is labeled RADIO.
Step 7-If the vehicle has Rear-Seat-Entertainment system, wire ACCessory power with a
relay. refer to Fig. (2)
Step 8-Comtect your audio source to the RCA jacks on adaptor if AUX option is selected by
DIP switch #1 = ON.
Step 9-Plug CB';PA105 cable to the adaptor where it is labeled iPod.
Step 10-lnstall radio back to the dash only after a suCcessful test run is done.
Note: On some of HONDA radio, the 14-pin connector is located atbottom
side
of radio chassis.
WAR~G!t
Use only the iPod connection cable which comes with PAIS-HON3 interface adaptor.
Woo connection cablefrom other sources may look simOar, but they may damage your iPod.
lo.~
.. •••• .. a
DVDPlayer or Satellite Receiver
CONNECTTO iPod
E
4-POSmON DIP SWITCH
ON: when swik:h is at bollom position
.--.- FROM FACTORY XM RECEIVER
CAS-H3Y
r-_f1A~1~4 PIN FEMALE
~
14PINIIALE
CAR AUDIO REAR VIAIr=iiniiii?
(EXAIIPlE)
Fig (1)

FEMALE CONNECTOR
(WIRE SIDE VIEW)
8PIN DIN CONNECTOR
CAS-H3y CABLE
CUT -~
HERE~
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187
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-
MALE CONNECTOR
(WIRE SIDE VIEW)
85
30 to +12 VoltACC from CAR or Radio's main power plug
BOSCH RELAY ( SPOT)
= GROUND #0332209150 (12V 20/30 A)
Fig ( 3 )
NOTE: THE OTHER WIRES
ONUSIISPEC CAS-H3y CABLE ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THE DIAGRAM.
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5-1 When iPod is connected to your radio via PAI5-HON3, the adaptor scans all available
Playlists and Folders on
iPod and looks for designated HONDA Playlists which are
created with iTune for direct access from HONDA/ACURA radio. The designated
HONDA Playlists should be named as follow
if your iPod has more than 6Playlists.

Playlist#l: HONDAl .
Playlist
#2: HONDA2 .
Playlist
#3: HONDA3 ..
Playlist #4: HONDA4 .
Playlist
#5: HONDA5 ..
Playlist #6: HONDA6 ..
The word HONDA must be in capital letters and there can be no spaces between the
word HONDA and numbers.
You may append text to the designated HONDA Playlist names. Example:
HONDAl-jazz, HONDA3_Favorite3, HONDA5podcast,
etc.
5-2 If no designated HONDA Playlists are created with iTune, PA 15-HON3 adaptor will
automatically relate
the first 6available Playlists on iPod to Playlist #1 to #6
regardless how the playlists are named.
5-3 Ifless than 6designated HONDAPlaylist are created, PAI5-HON3 will automatically
fill
up the rest ofPlaylist numbers beginning with the first available Playlist on iPod
Example: if only 3designated HONDA 1, HONDA3 and HONDA5 Playlists are
created, then the Playlist number on radio will be:
Playlist # I: HONDAl...
Playlist #
2: (the 1 It available Playlist on iPod)
Playlist # 3: HONDA3 ...
Playlist # 4: (the 2
Dd
available Playlist on iPod)
Playlist # 5: HONDA5 ...
Playlist # 6: (the 3mavailable Playlist on iPod)
XM is aregistered trade of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
iPod, iTouch and iPhone are the registered trade name of Apple Computer Inc.
ACURA and HONDA are the registered trade name ofHonda Motor Corporation.
Design
is subject to change without notice.
!!CAUTION!!
• In general, iPods have 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 equipment.
•
Do not install in locations which might hinder vehicle operation or create hazard for
vehicle occupants.
•Have 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.

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