Getting Started Introduction | Peripheral Electronics iPod2car

Chapter 1- Getting Started

1.1Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Peripheral Electronics’® iPod2car interface. The iPod2car is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most vehicles’ factory radios. To ensure that your iPod performs correctly in your car or truck, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting installa- tion of the iPod2car interface

The iPod2car interface will allow you to connect your iPod to a factory radio that has the ability to control a CD changer. The iPod2car is designed to be used with Generation 3, 4, Mini and Photo iPods.

1.2Precautions (Important, Please Read)

UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE

For proper operation of the iPod2car, your iPod must be updated with the most recent version of Firmware from Apple. This is done on your computer. To Update the software on the iPod go to http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/. Follow the directions on the website to complete the download. There is no charge for this update.

PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR iPod.

To eliminate the risk of an electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the car battery in most vehicles, except in the following situations:

•Vehicles equipped with on-board navigation should not have the car’s battery disconnected. Doing so may cause loss of memory settings. These settings would then have to be reprogrammed by an authorized car dealer for a fee to be paid by the vehicle’s owner. For these vehicles, we recommend extreme caution when handling exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.

•Vehicles that incorporate a security-code protecting the radio. If the car’s battery or the radio’s power plugs are disconnected, the radio will not operate without re-entering the security-code. If you have access to the security-code, feel comfortable disconnecting the battery and the radio’s power connectors. Other wise, do not disconnect the battery and exercise extreme caution while handling exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.

PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION

Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving parts or direct sunlight. Beware of hot-air ﬂ ow from your vehicle’s climate control system. We recommend securing the interface to a suitable location, free of sharp metal edges, using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties.