Vais Technology SoundLinQ3 SL3sat User manual

Audio Interface Controller
with built-in
SiriusXM Satellite Radio interface
www.vaistech.com
Owner’s Manual
Copyright (C) 2003-2013 VAIS Technology Published June 7, 2013
TOYOTA • LEXUS • SCION
(SXV200 SiriusXM Tuner required)

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock
Do not block your view
Do not mount product or any added audio and/or video equipment where it can block your view through the windshield or
your view of dashboard indicators and displays.
Do not block the airbag
Do not mount product or any added audio and/or video equipment where it can obstruct the operation of any safety
devices such as the airbag.
Distraction warning
Do not let product or any added audio and/or video equipment distract you while you are driving.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of
the wire and result in fire or electric shock .
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS
Cables or wiring that obstruct or get caught on places such as the steering wheel, shift lever, brake pedals, etc. can be
extremely hazardous.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST
Moisture or dust may result in product failure.
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS
The wiring and installation of this product requires special technical skills and experience.
USE ONLY SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS
Use of other than specified parts may damage product internally.
FOLLOW THE OPERATIONAL AND INSTALLATION MANUALS.
YOU SHOULD READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF THOROUGHLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR
TO INSTALLING AND USING THIS UNIT. IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION SCHEMATICS/INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRODUCT AND THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT IS BEING
INSTALLED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND THE
VEHICLE, WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY, AND MAY VOID THE VEHICLE WARRANTY
CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS
Some States/Provinces or other governmental jurisdictions (such as cities) may have laws that prohibit the operation of a
video screen within the sight of the Driver. If you have purchased such a product, you should use the product only in
locations where it is legal to do so, and if you do use the product, set up the screen so it is only visible to passengers.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Should this product fail to operate properly, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Service Department at
[email protected].
Before starting any installation work , you must wait 90 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position and disconnecting the negative (-) terminal
from the battery. The supplemental restraint system (airbag) is equipped with a backup power source. If installation work is started less 90 seconds after
disconnection of the negative (-)battery terminal, the SRS may deploy. When the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery the clock and audio
systems memory will be erased. Before starting installation work make a record of the clock and audio systems memory settings. When installation is complete,
reset the clock and audio systems to their previous settings . Power tilt, power telescopic steering column, front power seats, power mirrors, and power shoulder
belt anchorage are equipped with a memory function .The rear power seat is not equipped with a memory function. e and they can make a record of the memory
contents, rear power seat is not equipped with the memory function. When installation is complete, it is necessary to readjust the features to their previous settings
Never use a backup power supply (such as another battery) during installation work to avoid losing these memory settings.
WARNING
CAUTION
Before You Start 2

Before You Start
This unit is equipped with:
!Built-in Electronic Ground Noise Isolator to eliminate unwanted car engine noise.
!Resettable Fuses (provides protection for electronic circuits from over-current conditions)
This unit is a interface adapter for Toyota/Lexus head unit to control XM n the Sirius Tuner SXV200
(SOLD SEPARATELY) .
IMPORTANT
!
!Due to bad reception in some areas, SiriusXM Satellite Radio may not work and/or not able to display text.
!TEXT INFORMATION ONLY AVAILABLE FOR RADIOS WHICH SUPPORT SAT mode, CD or MD CHANGER
WITH A CD-TEXT or MD-TEXT CAPABILITY. Please see attached chart to determine emulation that is compatible
with your vehicle.
The unit may refuse to change the channel if your reception is going ON and OFF.
Please wait until your reception stabilizes in order for the unit to allow you to change the channel
easily.
About SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation
3

Connections 4
Connecting the units
Vehicle Antenna
SiriusXM Tuner
SXV200
SoundLinQ3
20-Pin Y-harness
SoundLinQ3
Audio Harness (36”)
SoundLinQ3
12-Pin Y-harness
SoundLinQ3
Interface Adapter
Model SL3sat
Mode
Programming
switch
Power and Audio
wiring harness
Service
Port
RED LED
Interface connector
for SiriusXM SXV200 Tuner
Vehicle Antenna
and SiriusXM Tuner
SXV200
are included in
SL3sat-TKIT only

Connections 5
Head Unit (Radio Receiver)
Factory Audio
harness
SoundLinQ3
20-Pin Y-harness
Plug into
Head Unit
(connector “A”)
AA
To SoundLinQ3
Connection diagram used for all 2001-2009 Lexus vehicles
Connecting SoundLinQ3 to head unit using 20-pin Y-harness
Head Unit (Radio Receiver)
Connection diagram used for most 2004-2012 Toyota vehicles and
for most 2004-2009 Lexus vehicles (excluding Lexus SC430)
Connecting SoundLinQ3 to head unit using 12-pin Y-harness
BB
Factory Audio
harness
(if present)
Plug into
Head Unit
(connector “B”)
20-pin connector
12-pin connector
CAUTION
!
Toyota head units
20-pin connector
IS NOT COMPATIBLE
with SoundLinQ3
Audio Harness
used for Lexus vehicles
To Un-plug any connector do NOT pull it by the wires.
WARNING
!
Lexus GX 470 Radio Receiver shown as an example.
Locate connector “A” (20-pin connector) on your Radio.
Connector location on the Radio may be
different from shown above.
Lexus GX 470 Radio Receiver shown as an example.
Locate connector “B” (12-pin connector) on your Radio.
Connector location on the Radio may be
different from shown above.
SoundLinQ3
Audio Harness (36”)
To SoundLinQ3
SoundLinQ3
Audio Harness (36”)
SoundLinQ3
12 Pin Y-harness

Installation
We strongly recommend that you install the unit in an easily accessible location, so you can later upgrade
the unit or re-program it in case of incorrect programming.
IMPORTANT
@Gain access to the back of your vehicle’s Head Unit.
@Find the same port as our Y-Harness (see “Connecting SoundLinQ3 to head unit”)
@Disconnect the existing connector and plug in our Y-Harness connector into this port, then plug female end of Audio
Harness to plug into your factory connector . Audio harness female connector is not used in some vehicles, in
this case isolate unused plug to prevent accidental shortage to vehicle body.
@Plug the other end of Audio cable into designated port on this unit.
@Connect SiriusXM Satellite Radio Tuner interface cable as shown in the picture. (see “Connecting the units”)
@Setup proper Emulation Mode for the unit (see “Emulation Mode Selection”)
@Turn the car on and check SoundLinQ3 functionality (especially Text capability) before the final assembly.
@Please mount this unit in an easily accessible location for upgrading and re-programming purposes.
@Secure the Head Unit in its original position.
Installation
6
Emulation Mode Selection (SAT emulation)
SAT Emulation Mode programming steps:
@Properly install this unit.
@Put “Left” programming switch in “DOWN” position.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” position.
@Wait for long beep followed by a few short beeps. This may take up to one minute.
@Return programming switches into their default position (both switches “UP”). Wait up to 30 seconds until
confirmation beep.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position. Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ3 for functionality, especially TEXT capabilities.
12
ON
12
ON
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position Both switches
“UP”
Ignition into
“OFF” position
up to 30 sec Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
Left switch
“DOWN” Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
up to 10 sec
ATTENTION
!
Look into Application Guide Chart (enclosed) to determine which
emulation to program your unit into.
Match year, make, and model of your car and cross reference it
with MD, CD, or SAT emulation in EMULATION column.

Installation 7
Mounting unit using Velcro fasteners
!Velcro Fasteners are not included
!VAIS Technology strongly recomand to ground unit to the car chassis for best results
NOTE
“Hard” Velcro Fastener
Carpet or car chassis
SoundLinQ3
“Soft” Velcro Fastener
12
ON
12
ON
MD Changer Emulation Mode programming steps:
@Properly install the unit.
@Put both programming switches in the “DOWN” position.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” position.
@Wait for a long beep followed by a few short beeps. This may take up to one minute.
@Return programming switches into their default position (both switches “UP”). Wait up to 30 seconds until
confirmation beep.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position. Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ3 for functionality, especially TEXT capabilities.
CD Changer Emulation Mode programming steps:
@Properly install the unit.
@Put “Right” programming switch in the “DOWN” position.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” position.
@Wait for a long beep followed by a few short beeps. This may take up to one minute.
@Return programming switches into their default position (both switches “UP”). Wait up to 30 seconds until
confirmation beep.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position. Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ3 for functionality, especially TEXT capabilities.
!Improper Emulation Mode setting may cause unit to be unrecognized by head unit.
!By activating “CD or MD Changer Emulation Mode” you force the unit to find proper location in the vehicle
Audio/Video network.
Emulation Mode Selection (CD and MD changer emulation)
Both switches
“DOWN”
IMPORTANT
Right switch
“DOWN”
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position
Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
12
ON
12
ON
Both switches
“UP”
Both switches
“UP”
up to 30 sec
up to 30 sec
Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
Ignition into
“OFF” position
Ignition into
“OFF” position
up to 10 sec
up to 10 sec

SAT EMULATION
PAGES 9-12
-----------------------------------
CD CHANGER OR
MD CHANGER
EMULATION
PAGES 13-17
8
Emulation

Audio input dedicated for SiriusXM Satellite Radio can only be used for integration. Control
of SiriusXM Satellite Radio This unit
supports the Sirius Tuner Model # SXV200.
SiriusXM Radio
is done through your head unit or the steering wheel controls (explained below).
XM
Please see attached chart to determine which emulation mode is compatible with your vehicle.
By connecting this unit to the factory system you add a device ( Satellite Radio interface).
SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3 can be used for 6 presets each.
Functionality Description
For Radio Integrated into Navigation System
SAT Emulation
Satellite Radio CH023 (SAT emulation) Satellite Radio CH001 (SAT emulation Text display)
9
Satellite Radio SAT3 CH004 (SAT emulation )
SAT Radio Emulation
SAT Emulation
Satellite Radio SAT2 CH070 (SAT emulation )
Satellite Radio SAT1 (Set 4/6) CH032 (SAT emulation ) Satellite Radio SAT1 Ch033 Category Selection (SAT emulation )

Head Unit Controls 10
Select desired source by pressing the AM button on the head unit or MODE on the steering wheel control.
(See diagram below)
Head Unit:
To switch between unit sources, press the AM button on the head unit. The AM button will cycle through the following
modes: AM radio, SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3. SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 are presets for the satellite receiver.
Steering Wheel control:
To switch between unit sources, press the MODE button on the steering wheel control. The diagram below shows the
order in which sources are selected.
(Diagram below assumes following sources are present).
AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3
SAT Radio
AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 FM1 FM2 TAPE CD
SAT Radio
Source Selection (SAT Emulation)
SAT Radio Emulation