VAIS TECHNOLOG Y www.vaistech.com Owner’s Manual Models :SL2i and SL2i-UP 2 Audio Interface Controller with built-in Apple® iPod™ interface SL2i-UP model required "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Before You Start 2 ! WARNING DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. Do not block your view Do not mount product or any added audio and/or video equipment where it can block your view through the windshield or your view of dashboard indicators and displays. Do not block the airbag Do not mount product or any added audio and/or video equipment where it can obstruct the operation of the safety device such as the airbag.
Before You Start i IMPORTANT This unit is an interface adapter for Toyota/Lexus head unit to control an iPod, iPod mini, iPod Photo, and fifth generation “Video” iPod. ! ! ! iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. The iPod has NOT been designed to withstand automotive temperature extremes. You may damage your iPod If you leave it inside the vehicle on a hot or cold day. For further information please refer to the iPod manual.
Connections Connecting SoundLinQ2 Audio Y-Harness (included) Audio Wiring Harness (included) To the Head Unit To the factory Audio harness Apple® iPod™ (NOT INCLUDED) Apple® iPod™ Interface Harness (included) Connecting the units Model :SL2i Used for programming Service Port 2 Apple® iPod™ interface harness Power and Audio wiring harness
Connections Connecting SoundLinQ2 to head unit (for Lexus vehicles) Head Unit (Radio Receiver) A 20-pin connector Lexus GX 470 Radio Receiver shown. Locate connector “A” (20-pin connector) on your Radio. Connector location on the Radio may be different from shown above.
Installation i IMPORTANT We strongly recommend that you install the unit in easily accessible location. So you can later upgrade the unit or re-program it in case of incorrect programming. @ @ @ Installation Gain access to the back of you vehicle’s Head Unit. Find the same port as our Audio Harness (see “Connecting SoundLinQ2 to head unit”) Disconnect the existing connector and plug in our Audio connector into this port, then plug female end of Audio Harness to the plug in for your factory connector.
Installation CD-MP3 Emulation Mode Selection (CD-MP3 emulation) CD-MP3 Emulation Mode programming steps: @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Properly install this unit. Put “Left” programming switch in “DOWN” position. Put ignition switch into the “ACC” position. Wait for long beep followed by a few short beeps. This may take up to one minute. Return programming switches into their default position (both switches “UP”). Wait up to 30 seconds until confirmation beep. Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position.
Special Feature i IMPORTANT ! Important Please Read! ! (1) After a delay of five seconds, this product will automatically bypass the automobile manufacturer's on-screen warnings concerning use of the onboard navigation system. These warnings are: ”Caution, Drive safely and obey traffic rules. Watching this screen while vehicle is in motion can lead to a serious accident. Make selections only while stopped. Some map data may be incorrect. Read safety instructions in Navigation Manual.
Head Unit Controls CD/MD Changer Emulation Source Selection Select desired source by pressing DISC button on the head unit or MODE on the steering wheel control. (See diagram below) Head Unit: To switch between the unit sources you need to use “DISC” or “CD” button on the radio (Diagram below assumes factory CD changer is present).
iPod controls 10 CD/MD Changer Emulation TRACK+ and TRACK- Select the desired track (Maximum number of tracks is 99 for CD changer Emulation mode, 999 for MD changer Emulation mode). You can fast switch through tracks by repeatedly pressing the [TRACK+] / [TRACK-] button. The track will change after a brief pause when you stop pressing the button. NOTE: If a playlist only contains one track, the [TRACK+] / [TRACK-] buttons will not function.
Head Unit Controls CD-MP3 Changer Emulation Source Selection Select desired source by pressing DISC button on the head unit or MODE on the steering wheel control. (See diagram below) Head Unit: To switch between the unit sources you need to use “DISC” or “CD” button on the radio (Diagram below assumes factory CD changer is present).
iPod controls CD-MP3 Changer Emulation TRACK+ and TRACK- Select the desired track (Maximum number of tracks is 999 for CD-MP3 changer Emulation mode). You can fast switch through tracks by repeatedly pressing the [TRACK+] / [TRACK-] button. The track will change after a brief pause when you stop pressing the button. NOTE: If a playlist only contains one track, the [TRACK+] / [TRACK-] buttons will not function. FOLDER+ and FOLDER- Select the desired playlist (Maximum number of playlists is 999).
12 iPod controls Simple Mode Enable/Disable “Simple mode”- press the [SCAN] button 8 times (MUST BE DONE within 1-2 seconds). You will hear a short beep. This feature will allow you to control the iPod™ manually. [Track+], [Track-] on your Head Unit will still select the desired Track, but all other control can only be done through the iPod. Playlist and track information will not be displayed on the head unit in “Simple mode”.
13 LICENSING AGREEMENT, DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITED WARRANTY VAIS TECHNOLOGY, LLC LICENSE AGREEMENT VAIS TECHNOLOGY- SoundLinQ (SLU), (SLI), (SLX), (SLS), (SLXI), (SLSI) and SoundLinQ2 (SL2i/SL2i-UP), (SL2x), (SL2s) for U.S.A. (hereinafter referred to as ‘PRODUCT’) and its related software For Most Toyota/Lexus Vehicles 2001-2009; (hereinafter collectiv ely referred to as ‘PRODUCTS’). THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, AS THE END USER, AND VAIS TECHNOLOGY, LLC (“VAIS”).
14 A COPY OF THE ‘OPERATIONAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’ IS TO BE KEPT WITH THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. 3.DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES . (A) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE CONTAINED HEREIN , the PRODUCTS and related documentation are provided to you, “AS IS”.
15 5. LIMITED WARRANTY. VAIS warrants that the PRODUCTS will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. VAIS’S sole obligation under this warranty is to repair or replace at VAIS'S option, any PRODUCTS that VAIS shall have determined to be defective. Any replacement of parts, shall at the option of VAIS and at no additional charge to the enduser, be new or rebuilt/re-engineered replacement parts.
16 6. OTHER PROVISIONS: A. INDEMNIFICATION OF VAIS, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES . By Purchasing, Installing and Using the Products, You, the EndUser, agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, VAIS, and it s Affiliates, Directors, Officers, Agents and Employees from an y Liabilities, Damage, Loss, Claim and Expense (including reasonable Attorney’s Fees) arising out of the installation and use of the Products. B. GOVERNING LAW.
