Installation Instructions

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CAUTION!

All accessories, switches, climate

controls panels, and especially air bag indicator

lights must be connected before cycling the

ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio

with the key in the on position, or while the

vehicle is running.

AXSWC-RF

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Cutting tool • Crimping tool • Tape

• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell

caps, etc.)

Wireless SWC universal add-on

• Designed to be compatible with most major radio brands

• Auto detects radio being connected, and presets controls

• Ability to dual assign steering wheel control buttons

• Retains settings even after the battery has been disconnected

• A) AXSWC-RF transmitter • B) AXSWC-RF interface • C) Keypad • D) Trim ring • E) AXSWC-RF harness

• F) Female 3.5mm connector with Brown and Brown/White wires

US. PAT. NOS. 8014920 and 8214105

A B C

Summary of content (12 pages)

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AXSWC-RF I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Wireless SWC universal add-on TOOLS REQUIRED • Cutting tool • Crimping tool • Tape • Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.) US. PAT. NOS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Preface.......................................................................................................................................................2 Overview – Introduction to the AXSWC-RF Interface and Wiring Harness........................................................2 – Mounting the AXSWC-RF Transmitter............................................................................................... 3 AXSWC-RF Installation – Connections to be Made...................
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OVERVIEW (CONT) Note: The reset button is recessed. An item, such as a partially unfolded paper clip, is needed to press the button. Mounting the AXSWC-RF Transmitter 1. Place the button pad in the AXSWC-RF with the Volume Up arrow (▲) in the location where you want it to be. (Figure A) (Figure A) (Figure C) (Figure B) (Figure D) 2. Snap the trim ring onto the AXSWC-RF to secure the keypad in place. (Figure B) 3. Unscrew the strap cover from the AXSWC-RF. 4.
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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE Note: The Black/Yellow wire is the antenna for the AXSWC-RF. Do not cut or lengthen this wire; leave it as-is. Into vehicle With the key in the off position: 1. Connect the Black wire of the AXSWC-RF to the ground. You may use the same grounding point as the aftermarket radio; but it is highly recommended to ground the AXSWC-RF to the chassis of the vehicle, by itself. 2. Connect the Red wire of the AXSWC-RF to the 12-volt accessory wire. Into radio 1.
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SETTING UP THE AXSWC-RF REMAPPING THE SWC BUTTONS 1. Press the Red and Green buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. Then press Volume Up for 2 seconds (this will orientate your button direction). Let’s say you have the AXSWC-RF programmed to your radio and you want to change the button assignment. For example, you would like Seek Up to be Mute. Follow the steps below to remap the buttons: 2. Turn the ignition on and press Volume Up on the AXSWC-RF. This will “marry” the AXSWC-RF to the interface.
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REMAPPING THE SWC BUTTONS Button Assignment Legend 1. Volume Up 2. Volume Down 3. Seek Up/Next 4. Seek Down/Previous 5. Mode/Source 6. Mute 7. Preset Up 8. Preset Down 9. Power (CONT) 1. Refer to the Radio Legend to know which radio number you would like to have programmed. 10. Band 11. Play/Enter 12. PTT (Push to Talk)* 13. On-Hook 14. Off-Hook 15. Fan Up 16. Fan Down 17. Temp Up 18. Temp Down * Update: Some newer radios use this command to activate Android/Apple voice commands.
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CHANGING RADIO TYPE (CONT) Radio Legend 1. Eclipse (Type 1) 9. Valor 2. Kenwood 10. Clarion (Type 2) 3. Clarion (Type 1) 11. Metra OE 4. Sony and Dual 12. Eclipse (Type 2) 5. JVC 13. LG 6. Pioneer and Jensen 14. Parrot* 7. Alpine 15. XITE 8. Visteon * AXSWCH-PAR is required (sold separately) and the radio must be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher. Additionally, the AXSWC-RF must be updated to the most recent software available.
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DUAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS Dual Assignment Legend Button Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 New Button Action Not allowed Not allowed Seek Up/Next Seek Down/Prev Mode/Source Mute Preset Up Preset Down Power Band Play/Enter PTT On Hook Off Hook Fan Up Fan Down Temp Up Temp Down TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Verify that you have 12-volt DC on the Red accessory wire of the AXSWC-RF, using a multimeter. 2. Reconfirm that you have a good ground to the solid Black wire of the AXSWC-RF.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 5. For Kenwood radios, make sure that the AXSWC-RF displays that a Kenwood radio is being used; reference to Radio Legend. If the Radio Legend shows a JVC radio instead, then reference to the Changing Radio Type to force program the AXSWC-RF to display as a Kenwood. Tip: Some Kenwood radios have a feature called Remote Sensor. If your radio has this feature, ensure it is turned on. If it is on, turn it off, then back on. 6. For Alpine radios: Remove the 3.
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AXSWC-RF I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S IMPORTANT If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product, please call our Tech Support line at 1-800-253-TECH. Before doing so, look over the instructions a second time, and make sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated. Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before calling.