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Neo ProLink v2

I P O D T O A C U R A / H O N D A – P O D A C U 1 5 X L - V 2

IPOD CONNECTION KIT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FEATURES

Text Display – Text can be displayed while the kit is used in SAT mode except on navigation vehicles.

Direct Connect - iPod plugs directly into car radio’s external device port.

Track Control - Change iPod songs from XM or CD Changer buttons on car radio.

Direct Mode - Direct access and control of every playlist, song, artist and menu setting from your iPod

Advanced Mode - Access up to 5 playlists or Playlists, Artists and Albums from the radio buttons.

Charging and Power – The iPod is powered and charging while in use, auto stops after 1/2 hour of non use.

Auxiliary input - Add a DVD, Satellite radio or any audio device in conjunction with iPod.

COMPATIBILITY

The Neo ProLink is compatible with all iPods with a DOCK connection located on the bottom of the iPod. This

includes the following iPods; iPhone, Classic, Touch, 4

Generation, Mini, Photo, Nano and Video. Future iPod

and/or firmware versions may affect the functionality of the kit.

Models Compatible Yrs Compatible Modes Notes

Acura MDX/TL 2005 – 2009 CDC or SAT Navigation Radios use part PODACU15XL-V2

Acura RDX 2007 – 2009 CDC or SAT Navigation Radios use part PODACU15XL-V2

Acura RL 2005 – 2009 CDC or SAT Navigation Radios use part PODACU15XL-V2

Acura TSX 2004 – 2009 CDC or SAT Navigation Radios are not compatible

Honda Accord/Element 2003 – 2009 CDC or SAT Element LX is not compatible

Honda Civic 2006 – 2009 CDC or SAT

Honda CRV 2005 – 2009 CDC or SAT

Honda Fit 2007 – 2009 CDC

Honda Odyssey 2005 – 2008 CDC or SAT

Honda Pilot/Ridgeline 2006 – 2008 CDC or SAT

Honda S2000 2004 – 2008 CDC

• Radio must be compatible with SAT for SAT mode to be used

• Internal CD or CDC player will be retained.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Neo ProLink v2 IPOD TO ACURA/HONDA – PODACU15XL-V2 IPOD CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL FEATURES Text Display – Text can be displayed while the kit is used in SAT mode except on navigation vehicles. Direct Connect - iPod plugs directly into car radio’s external device port. Track Control - Change iPod songs from XM or CD Changer buttons on car radio.
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WARNING! Do not allow the Apple iPod to distract you from driving! Only operate the unit when stationary or ask passengers to operate it for you. Neither Neo Car Audio Inc., Apple Computer, Inc., its regional offices, distributors or resellers accept any responsibility for any damage or injury as a result of using Neo iPod Integration Kits. The use of this product constitutes your acceptance of our terms and conditions. Please return the kit immediately if you do not agree.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS The complete kit PODACU15XL-V2 will include a radio harnesses, iPod cable and the interface adapter itself. IPOD COMPATIBILITY Although we always suggest upgrading all iPods and iPhones to the latest available firmware, we cannot guarantee future versions will work with all the features of our kit. Please contact Neo Car Audio if you are unsure about an update after the kit has been installed and tested. INSTALLATION Step 1. Set the dip switches on the module to the desired mode Step 2.
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!!!!! IMPORTANT!!!!! It is strongly recommended that the adaptor is installed in an easy accessible location, so that it can later be easily reset or upgraded. Eject ALL CDs from the built-in CD player or CD changer before removing the radio from dash board. SAFETY NOTE: You should always give full attention to driving. Do NOT operate the feature or function of PODACU15XL-V2 in such a way that distracts you while driving. SECTION 1.
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SECTION 2. Playlist Mode, Direct Mode, Folder Mode and AUX Option PODACU15XL-V2 provides two ways to control your iPod through car radio, namely (Playlist Mode + Direct Mode) and (Folder Mode + Direct Mode.). 2-1 Direct Mode Search and select music on iPod just as you would in portable use. Use the track up/down, fast forward, fast reverse on radio and steering wheel to control. Direct Mode is supported in either XM control or CD changer control configuration.
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SECTION 3. Mode Setting and Function Control Please carefully read the three different configuration of PODACU15XL-V2 and decide which one to use and set the DIP switches accordingly before doing the installation. Note: Radios do not have XM button can be CD changer control configuration only. See 4-3 section below. 3-1 Folder Mode + Direct Mode Configuration (Note: this configuration supports text display but is applicable only to radio it has XM button.
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Several different steering wheel XM control designs are available form Honda and Acura. Some of the designs allow PODACU15XL-V2 does track up and track down while others only allow Playlist or Folder change from steering wheel remote control. In general, it is able to do track up or down if the CH+ and CH- keys on steering wheel are double-function type. Double-function means the CH+ and CH- buttons can perform two different tasks depends on the time length of it is being pressed.
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Push DISP button on radio to view text information of music. Text display on radio is as follow: (Note: available on XM ready radio only) DISP Prefix Text Text from iPod Note Button form Radio 1st Push → XM CHannel NUMBER track number (1) 2nd Push → XM CATEGORY folder type & name 3rd Push → NMAE artist name 4th Push → TITLE album name 4th Push → title of music XM CHannel NAME Turn the TUNING knob to change track.
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3-3-2 Functions and Radio Buttons Press CD or AUX button on radio to access iPod. Use DISC+ or DISC- button on radio to access Playlist, Direct Mode and RCA AUX as follow: At…. Radio Plays Disc 1 Playlist # 1 Disc 2 Playlist # 2 Disc 3 Playlist # 3 Disc 4 Playlist # 4 Disc 5 Playlist # 5 Disc 6 Playlist # 6 Disc 7 All Songs Disc 8 Direct Mode Disc 9 RCA AUX Remark IF DIP #1= ON Track up and down from steering wheel remote control is supported.
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5-2 If no designated HONDA Playlists are created with iTune, PODACU15XL-V2adaptor will automatically relates the first 6 available Playlists on iPod to Playlist # 1 to # 6 regardless how the Playlists are named. 5-3 If less than 6 designated HONDA Playlists are created, PODACU15XL-V2will automatically fill up the rest of Playlist numbers beginning with the first available Playlist on iPod.