Peripheral Electronics iPod2car - Manual (Page 3)

Chapter 1-
Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
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.
1.2 Precautions
(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 V V
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.
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