Volvo A2D-VOL Instruction Manual

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A2D-VOL
Quick Start Installation Guide
Quick Start Installation GuideQuick Start Installation Guide
Quick Start Installation Guide for
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Created March1, 2017
Revised: July 15, 2017

Introduction:
Introduction:Introduction:
Introduction:
Many Volvo owners looking to add luetooth without changing the
look and feel of the dashboard components will be pleased to find the
A2D-VOL. This new release features luetooth
luetooth luetooth
luetooth Audio
AudioAudio
Audio Streaming
StreamingStreaming
Streaming
for any Smartphone, Tablet, Kindle, Laptop etc. with A2DP Profile.
The adapter connects to the 8-pin CD Changer port on the radio
which guarantees the best quality playback on the car speakers. K
KK
Keep
eep eep
eep
the radio and car you love
the radio and car you lovethe radio and car you love
the radio and car you love while enjoying luetooth features only
available on newer cars. The A2D-VOL replaces factory CD Changer
(if present). For more s
For more sFor more s
For more see Frequent Asked question
ee Frequent Asked questionee Frequent Asked question
ee Frequent Asked question at the end of
this guide.
Installation:
Installation:Installation:
Installation:
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Radio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter.
adio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter.adio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter.
adio must be pulled from the dash to connect the adapter. (These
(These (These
(These
instructions apply to “SC” Radios.
instructions apply to “SC” Radios.instructions apply to “SC” Radios.
instructions apply to “SC” Radios.
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. To 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 to CD
Changer port on radio (See. Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 4
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4).
Factory CD Changer (if present) must be disconnected.
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 3
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Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 4
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Radio’s 8-pin Changer port
10. Tap the yellow wire from adapter (See Fig. 3
Fig. 3Fig. 3
Fig. 3) to either
GREEN
GREENGREEN
GREEN/
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/ROWN
ROWNROWN
ROWN wire on radio harness (See Fig. 5
Fig. 5Fig. 5
Fig. 5)
Other Radios GREEN
GREENGREEN
GREEN/
//
/RED
REDRED
RED Wire at pin 9
Fig. 5
Fig. 5Fig. 5
Fig. 5
Radio harness
11. Secure adapter and proceed to next section .
Pairing:
Pairing:Pairing:
Pairing:
Pairing varies from Phone to Phone but the basic steps are the same.
This process is done upon initial install and will not have to be
repeated
1. Turn Ignition and Radio “ON”
LED inside peephole will flash (pairing mode)
2. On A2DP device: go to Settings, Wireless &
Settings, Wireless & Settings, Wireless &
Settings, Wireless & Networks,
Networks, Networks,
Networks,
luetooth Settings
luetooth Settingsluetooth Settings
luetooth Settings
3. Select luetooth
luetoothluetooth
luetooth and turn on, select luetooth settings
4. Tap Scan for devices
Scan for devicesScan for devices
Scan for devices .
5. Wait for the luetooth device name to appear and select it.
Once paired, LED inside peephole remains steady and
confirmation tone is heard on car speakers
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One connection
ne connectionne connection
ne connection
The A2D-VOL connects to one device at a time. You must disconnect the
first device before pairing a second, or simply turn OFF luetooth on first
device.

Test Operation:
Test Operation:Test Operation:
Test Operation:
1. Turn the ignition and Radio “ON”
2. Enter Radio Code if required.
3. Press CD, CH6 or CHGR button on Radio.
N ote: If radio does not switch to CD Changer, cycle ignition OFF/ON and
try again.
4. Launch Smartphone or tablet Audio streaming application
5. Use the radio volume control button to set the playback level.
6. Make certain audio device volume is set to at least 80%. Turn
volume on radio to a comfortable listening level. If distorted,
lower the volume on device until playback is distortion free.
7. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall radio.
Frequent asked questions
Frequent asked questionsFrequent asked questions
Frequent asked questions
1. What is the difference between A2D
What is the difference between A2DWhat is the difference between A2D
What is the difference between A2D-
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-VOL
VOLVOL
VOL and A2
and A2and A2
and A2D
DD
DIY
IYIY
IY-
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-VOL
VOLVOL
VOL?
??
?
The A2D-VOL supports Audio Steaming, the A2DIY-VOL supports
Streaming audio, Hands-Free calling and Auxiliary input (3.5mm jack)
2. Does the A2D
Does the A2DDoes the A2D
Does the A2D-
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-VOL
VOL VOL
VOL work on all
work on all work on all
work on all Volvo
VolvoVolvo
Volvo Radios?
Radios?Radios?
Radios?
NO
NONO
NO; works only on Volvo select “SC”, “CT” and “CR” Radios with CD
Changer controls.
..
.
3. Is there an adapter for
Is there an adapter for Is there an adapter for
Is there an adapter for Volvo
VolvoVolvo
Volvo radios that do not have “
radios that do not have “radios that do not have “
radios that do not have “CD Changer
CD ChangerCD Changer
CD Changer”
” ”
”
controls
controlscontrols
controls?
??
?
YES
YESYES
YES; Purchase our ISFM23 or ISFM2351.
4. Can I control
Can I control Can I control
Can I control Smartphone
Smartphone Smartphone
Smartphone from the radio buttons
from the radio buttonsfrom the radio buttons
from the radio buttons?
??
?
NO;
NO;NO;
NO; you must
must must
must continue to use Smartphone
continue to use Smartphone continue to use Smartphone
continue to use Smartphone built
builtbuilt
built-
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-in controls and
in controls and in controls and
in controls and
display to operate the device.
display to operate the device.display to operate the device.
display to operate the device. Volume button on radio is used to set
the playback level.
5. Can I pair or save mo
Can I pair or save moCan I pair or save mo
Can I pair or save more than one device to the A2D
re than one device to the A2Dre than one device to the A2D
re than one device to the A2D-
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-VOL?
VOL?VOL?
VOL?
YES;
YES;YES;
YES; more than one device (slaves) can be paired however only one
connection can be active at a time. To pair a second device, you must
disconnect the first device.
Disclaimer
DisclaimerDisclaimer
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with Volvo.
• There are no warranties expressed or implied by purchase of this product
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
•We recommend professional installation.
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