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Chapter 1-

Getting Started

1.1 In

troduction

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.

•

ehicles that incorporate a security-code protecting the radio. If the car’s battery

Vehicles that incorporate a security-code protecting the radio. If the car’s battery 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.