USASPEC PA11-VOL User manual

This interface connects an iPod, iPhone, or iTouch directly to your Volvo
audio system with the following benefits:
Connects iPod’s (includes iTouch and iPhone) audio output directly to car audio system
Direct Mode: Search and select songs directly on iPod.
Connects an additional audio source such as Satellite radio, DVD player, etc. to the car
audio system through the RCA AUX input jack.
Charges iPod while it is playing and charging stops automatically half hour after iPod is
paused.
Playlist Mode: Select songs and Playlist on iPod with radio’s CD buttons.
Offers two ways to access iPod music, namely Direct Mode and Playlist Mode.
for optimal playback sound quality.
PA11-VOL is applicable to the following vehicles:
LTI Enterprises, Inc. 167 Mason Way, Unit A2. City of Industry, CA91746
www.usaspec.com or www.usaspec.net Tel[phone]
KEY FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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Your iPod throught Volvo Car stereo System!
MODEL YEAR
S40 01 - 04(1)
V40 01 - 04(1)
S60/S70/S80 01 - 07
XC70 01 - 07
V70 01 - 07
Note : vehicles with NAV system requires an additional CAS-VOL_NAV radio.
CAS-VOL_NAV cable must be purchased sepeprately from
@ 626 336 3836.
(1): PA11-VOL is compatible with 1st half of 2004 S40 and V40 only.

Thank you for purchasing product. This manual describes the functions
and operation of PA11-HON iPod interface for VOLVO radios. Please read this manual
before installing the product in your vehicle.
This interface connects an iPod, iPhone, and iTouch directly to your VOLVO audio system.
Its on-board software translates commands from your VOLVO CD changer controls into
commands that the iPod understands. This interface enables the iPod to take the place of a
VOLVO CD changer and provides the following benefits:
Directs the iPod’s audio output to VOLVO audio system for optimal playback sound
quality.
automobiles. Please consult your iPod Owner’s Manual regarding acceptable
operation and storage temperatures.
In general, iPod has not been designed to withstand temperature extremes in
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.
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 line for other equipment.
Do not install in locations which might hinder vehicle operation or create hazards
for vehicle occupants.
!!!!!IMPORTANT!!!!!
!!!!!CAUTION!!!!!
It is strongly recommended that the adaptor is installed in an easily accessible location.
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You may need to access it for future upgrades, resets, dip switch settings, etc.
SAFETY NOTE: You should always give full attention to driving. Do not operate
the features or functions of PA11-VOL in such a way that may distract you while
driving.
Eject ALL CDs from the built-in CD player or CD changer before installation
or before disconnecting the power to the radio!!!
SECTION 1. ABOUT YOUR INTERFACE PA11-VOL
Controls the iPod via vehicle’s radio and steering wheel controls.
Charges iPod while it is playing and charging stops automatically half hour after
iPod is paused.
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Package Contents
Applications
Note : vehicles with NAV system requires an additional CAS-VOL_NAV radio.
CAS-VOL_NAV cable must be purchased sepeprately from
@ 626 336 3836.
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 will be displayed
on the radio.
This interface is designed as an alternative replacement to the VOLVO CD changer in
your VOLVO vehicle. Therefore it is not possible to have the VOLVO CD changer and
the PA11-VOL iPod interface simultaneously connected to your VOLVO radio.
PA11-VOL contains one PA11-VOL interface adopter and one each of the following
cables: CAS-VO5i and CB-PA85.
PA11-VOL is applicable to the following model year vehicles:
Future iPod and iTune firmware updates may affect the features and functions described
in this owner’s manual and on www.usaspec.com website.
SECTION 2. DIRECT MODE, PLAYLIST MODE, and AUX
OPTION
* verified the published radio and vehicle application to the best of our ability.
Due to uncontrollable factors, can not 100% guarantee every published
pubilshed applications. These factors include variables such as, anomalies within a factory
radio, factory radio heretofore unknown to and partial model year changes.
MODEL YEAR
S40 01 - 04
(1)
V40 01 - 04
(1)
S60/S70/S80 01 - 07
XC70 01 - 07
V70 01 - 07
(1): PA11-VOL is compatible with 1st half of 2004 S40 and V40 only.

PA11-HON provides two ways to control your iPod through the car radio, namely
2-1 Direct Mode : Search and select music on iPod directly just as you would in portable
Playlist Mode and Direct Mode.
use. The music will play back through your car stereo. Use the track up/down, fast
forward/ reverse buttons on your radio to control music playback. iPod’s screen and
keypad are unlocked and functional. 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 four playlists on iPod from the radio. iPod screen always display
“OK to disconnect” or “Attached to accessory” and iPod’s keypad is locked and not
functional. If your iPod has more then four Playlists, see Section 5: Playlist Naming.
Direct Mode allows the playing of streaming music such as Pandora.com and
Sirius XM Online from your iPhone or iTouch to car stereo.
Application Tip
In addition to the iPod, PA11-HON can connect a second audio source to the car radio.
The additional audio source connects to the RCA input jack on the interface labeled as
AUX INPUT. If you choose to use AUX INPUT, the DIP switch #1 on the side of the
The audio source at AUX INPUT can be accessed at CD 6 Track 1.
adaptor box must be set to “OFF” position (factory default is set to “ON” position).
2-3 AUX INPUT Option
DIP Switch #1 Setting:
DIP #1 = OFF: RCA AUX Input is Enabled
DIP #1 = ON: RCA AUX Input is Disabled

Step 1. Set DIP switches according to instructions in Section 2-4.
Step 4. Disconnect existing CD changer from the radio if there is one.
Step 6. Locate the battery B+ (constant power) wire on the power harness to the radio.
Connect the yellow wire on the CAS-VO5i cable to the battery B+ wire.
back of the radio.
Step 7. Plug the 90 degree angled round din plug of the CAS-VO5i cable to the
Step 8. Plug the other end of the CAS-VO5i cable to the PA11-VOL adaptor interface
where it is labeled radio.
Step 9. Connect the audio output of your auxiliary devices to AUX input jack
on PA11-VOL adaptor box if the additional AUX option is selected by
setting the DIP switch #1 to “OFF” position.
Step 10. Plug the CB-PA85 cable to PA11-VOL adaptor where it is labeled “iPod”.
Step 11. Perform a test run before reinstalling the radio back to the dash.
SECTION 3. WIRE CONNECTION
2-4 DIP Switch Setting Summary
Step 2. Must remove or eject all CDs from CD player or changer.
Step 3. Remove radio from the dash. DO NOT unplug the power harness that is
connected to the radio. Some radio models require a SAFETY code to resume
operation from battery power loss.
DIP Switch #1 = ON
DIP Switch #2 = ON
At... Radio Plays
(AUX Input Disabled);
DISC 1 Playlist #1
DISC 2 Playlist #2
DISC 3 Playlist #3
DISC 4 Playlist #4
DISC 5 All Songs
DISC 6 Direct Mode
DIP Switch #1 = OFF
DIP Switch #2 = ON
At... Radio Plays
(AUX Input Enabled);
DISC 1 Playlist #1
DISC 2 Playlist #2
DISC 3 Playlist #3
DISC 4 All Songs
DISC 5 Direct Mode
DISC 6 RCA AUX
Step 5. Connect the black wire on CAS-VO5i cable to radio’s metal chassis.

WARNING!!!
Use only the iPod connection cable that comes with the PA11-VOL interface adaptor.
iPod connection cable from other sources may look similar, but they may damage
your iPod.
SECTION 4. CONNECTING & PLAYING iPod
4-2 When DIP Switch #1 is ON (RCA Disabled)
the radio, iPod will automatically begin playing at DISC #5. iPod screen will show “ OK
to Disconnect” or “Accessory Connected”. iPod will continue to play the tracks
in the folder which was played before the iPod was connected to the interface
adaptor. When the last track of the Folder is played, iPod will go to the first track
of the All Songs folder.
When iPod is connected to PA11-VOL and the CD changer source is selected from
Choke filter
TO RADIO
TO iPod
CONNECT
TO RADIO
FRONT VIEW
Player or Satellite Receiver
CB-PA85
CAS-VO5i
Black wire to
radio chassis or car body
Yellow wire to Battery B+
UNPLUG this connector if your
vehicle has NAVIGATION system.
2-POSITION DIP SWITCH
ON: when switch is at the bottom position
CAR STEREO
4-1 Selecting iPod Mode
Turn the “SOURCE” knob to go to CD changer mode. Then turn the 1-20/DISC
knob until “CD06 TRK-x” appears on the radio display (x is the track number of the
“Now Playing” song on iPod). This display confirms that iPod mode has been
synchronized and activated. Synchronization time may vary from iPod to iPod.

4-2 When DIP Switch #1 is OFF (RCA Enabled)
When returning to DISC #5 (All Songs) from DISC #6 (iPod Direct), Disc #5 will
continue the track and the folder that was being played at Disc #6. When the last
track of that folder is played, iPod will go to All Songs folder.
If your iPod has more then 4 Playlist, see Section 5: Playlist Naming.
When DIRECT control from the iPod is desired, select DISC #6 from the
radio. iPod’s screen and keypad will be unlocked and you will be able to
switch Folders and Playlists as you would in portable use.
When iPod is connected to PA11-VOL and the CD changer mode is selected from
the radio iPod will automatically begin playing at DISC #4. iPod screen will show
“OK to Disconnect” or “Accessory Connected”. iPod will continue to play the
tracks in the folder which was played before the iPod was connected to the interface
adaptor. When the last track of the Folder is played, iPod will go to the first track
of the All Songs folder.
When returning to DISC #4 from a Playlist (i.e. any DISC among DISC #1 to
DISC #3), DISC #4 will continue to play the track where it left off but will point
to All Songs folder regardless of which Folder or Playlist was played at DISC #4
When returning to DISC #4 (All Songs) from DISC #5 (iPod Direct), Disc #4 will
continue the track and the folder that was being played at Disc #6. When the last
track of that folder is played, iPod will go to All Songs folder.
If your iPod has more then 3 Playlist, see Section 5: Playlist Naming.
When DIRECT control from the iPod is desired, select DISC #5 from the
radio. iPod’s screen and keypad will be unlocked and you will be able to
switch Folders and Playlists as you would in portable use.
previously.
Use the DISC UP ( ∧) and DISC DOWN (∨) buttons on the radio to change DISC
or Playlist.
DISC #6 is for the additional audio source connected to the RCA Input jack.
When returning to DISC #5 from a Playlist (i.e. any DISC among DISC #1 to
DISC #4), DISC #5 will continue to play the track where it left off but will point
to All Songs folder regardless of which Folder or Playlist was played at DISC #5
previously.
Use the DISC UP ( ∧) and DISC DOWN (∨) buttons on the radio to change DISC
or Playlist.

5-2 If less then 4 designated VOLVO Playlists are created, PA11-VOL will automatically
fill up the rest of the Playlist numbers with the first available Playlists on iPod (in
alphabetical order). For example: if only 2 designated VOLVO1 and VOLVO3
The word VOLVO must be in capital letters and there can not be any spaces between
the word VOLVO and the numbers.
You may append any text to the designated VOLVO Playlist names. For example:
VOLVO1-jazz, VOLVO2_pop, VOLVO3 podcast, etc.
Playlist #1 (DISC 1): VOLVO1
Playlist #2 (DISC 2): VOLVO2
Playlist #3 (DISC 3): VOLVO3
Playlist #4 (DISC 4): VOLVO4
5-1 When iPod is connected to the PA11-VOL, the adapter scans all available Playlist on
your iPod and will automatically assign the first 4 Playlists in alphabetical order to
radio’s DISC #1 to #4. If you want the radio to access Playlists which are not the
first 4 Playlists (by alphabetical order), you need to name your 4 favorite Playlists on
iTune as follow:
Playlists are created, the Playlist # assignment will be:
The iPod interface does not recognize Apple generated default Playlists such as
“On-The-Go” or “90’s”. It also does not recognize Paylists that do not contain any
audio tracks regardless of how they are named.
Playlist #1 (DISC 1): VOLVO1......
Playlist #3 (DISC 3): VOLVO3......
Playlist #2 (DISC 2): (1st available Playlist on iPod )
Playlist #4 (DISC 4): (2nd available Playlist on iPod )
SECTION 5. PLAYLIST NAMING

Track Up/Down
If your VOLVO 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
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 consecutively to go to the previous track.
When a source other then the iPod is selected from the radio, the iPod will pause.
Sirius XM Online is registered trademark SIRIUS XM Radio, Inc.
VOLVO is a registered trade mark of Volvo Group
Design and specifications of PA11-VOL are subject to change without notice
Note: iPod, iPhone, iTouch, and iTune are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
SECTION 6. Playback Function Controls