Volvo PXDPVOL User manual

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PXDPVOL
iPod Adapter
iPod AdapteriPod Adapter
iPod Adapter Quick Start Guide
Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Created March1, 2017
Revised: July 14, 2017

Introduction:
Introduction:Introduction:
Introduction:
Many Volvo Owners with older SC, C & CR Changer Controlling
Radios are having a difficult time finding an easy an effective way of
connecting and listening to Apple iPod devices in their cars. Many
are turned away, offered an FM Modulator recommend replacing the
radio, but if none of those options peak your interest we offer the
PXDVOLV. he PXDVOL Kit works in 1984-01 Volvo SC and C
Changer controlling Radios and the only requirement is disconnect
the external CD Changer
external CD Changerexternal CD Changer
external CD Changer* (if present) , but with the storage capacity
of most portable devices, sacrificing the CD Changer should be an
easy decision.
Installation:
Installation:Installation:
Installation:
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RR
Radio must be pulled from the dash to
adio must be pulled from the dash to adio must be pulled from the dash to
adio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter.
connect the adapter.connect the adapter.
connect the adapter.
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning!
Although not critical, we recommend disconnecting the car
battery. Keep in mind that most Volvo radios are coded and will not operate
without the code. Radio code must be available for radio to operate upon
reconnection.
1. o remove you must first push in on the release tabs at the
bottom Left/Right of Radio as seen in Fig. 1
Fig. 1Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 1Fig. 1
Fig. 1
2. Once the tabs come out, place index fingers inside release
tab ring and pull outward as seen in Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Fig. 2Fig. 2
Fig. 2
3. Connect the 8-way plug (See Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 3
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3) from adapter harness to
the “CD” Changer port on Radio (See. Fig.
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Fig. 4
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4).
Factory CD Changer (if present) must be disconnected.
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Radio’s 8-pin Changer port
4. ap the yellow wire from adapter (See Fig. 3
Fig. 3Fig. 3
Fig. 3) to either
GREEN
GREENGREEN
GREEN/
//
/BROWN
BROWNBROWN
BROWN wire on radio harness (Yellow arrows in
Fig. 5
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Fig. 5)
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Fig. 5
Radio 14-pin plug
5. Set Dip switches # 1, 4
1, 41, 4
1, 4 & 8
& 8 & 8
& 8 to “ON” (down). All others must
be left “OFF” (up) (See Fig.
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6)
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dip-switches
6. Connect the 22-pin Molex plug on Adapter harness (See Fig.
Fig. Fig.
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7
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7) to the 22-pin connector on Module (See Fig.
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8)
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installation harness
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22-way Molex connector
7. Connect the 8-pin DIN to 30-pin dock connector cable to
the Module. (See Fig.
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8-pin input
8. Route 30-pin dock connector (See Fig.
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10) to location where
audio device will reside (within 10 ft.)
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Apple 30-pin dock connector
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onon
on
Want to play non 30-pin device through this adapter? Purchase our
A2D-DOCK to stream music from any Bluetooth enabled device
including Smartphones, Kindle, ablets, Laptops etc.
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Test Operation
Test OperationTest Operation
Test Operation:
::
:
1. Reconnect battery and enter radio code
2. urn the Radio “ON”
3. Press the “C
CC
CHGR
HGRHGR
HGR” button to enter CD Changer Mode
4. Connect your Apple device to dock connector
5. Apple device should begin charging
6. Play test track. rack will play on car speakers.
7. Use radio volume control button to set the playback level.
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning! Playlist and rack selection is *NO * possible from the
GM radio. You must use the audio devices built-in controls to
access audio files.
8. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall the
Radio

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Frequent
requentrequent
requent asked questions
asked questionsasked questions
asked questions
1.
1.1.
1. Does the
Does the Does the
Does the PXD
PXDPXD
PXDVOL
VOLVOL
VOL work
workwork
work all
allall
all Volvo
VolvoVolvo
Volvo Radios
RadiosRadios
Radios
NO
NONO
NO;
;;
; he PXDPVOL works only on Volvo SC, C and CR Changer
controlling Radios. Radio model numbers are printed on radio face.
2. Can I use the radio buttons to control
Can I use the radio buttons to controlCan I use the radio buttons to control
Can I use the radio buttons to control the Apple d
the Apple dthe Apple d
the Apple device
eviceevice
evice
YES
YESYES
YES;
; ;
; he PXDPVOL iPod adapter is capable of controlling four basic
functions using the CD Changer control buttons on the radio including
Fast Forward, Rewind, and rack UP/Down. (no other controls are
available from radio)
3. Can I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menu
Can I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menuCan I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menu
Can I use the radio buttons to navigate the Apple device menu
NO;
NO;NO;
NO; this adapter is not capable of browsing apple menus (i.e. Search by
Artist, Song, and Playlist etc.). You must use the Apple device built-in
controls to navigate its menus.
* External or remote CD Changer refers to the optional Changer installed under seat,
hatch, trunk etc. (CD Changer built-into the head unit remains functional)
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