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Installation Guide/User manual

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  • Page 1 UNIVERSAL RDS USB Installation Guide/User manual...
  • Page 2 Copyrights and Trademarks Copyright 2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation The Audiovox and Audiovox Driven by DICE Electronics logos are trademarks of Audiovox Electronics Corporation iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc. All Trademarks and Logos are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warning and safety ............4 Sirius Connect operation ..........17 Product registration ............5 Internet Radio App ............18 Universal RDS USB kit contents ........6 Auxiliary audio source ...........22 Frequency configuration settings ........6 Troubleshooting .............23 Compatible iPod & iPhone Models ........7 Firmware update ............26...
  • Page 4: Warning And Safety

    Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to follow instructions may result in improper operation or injury. Neither Audiovox Electronics Corporation nor Apple Inc., its regional offices, distributors or resellers take any responsibility for any damage or injury as a result of using the integration kit.
  • Page 5: Product Registration

    Product registration We recommend registering your Audiovox product so you can receive news about important firmware updates and have unlimited access to our online support system.
  • Page 6: Universal Rds Usb Kit Contents

    Universal RDS USB kit contents UNIVERSAL RDS USB user manual AUX connector Universal RDS pro-install power IR Receiver & (optional) USB module cable extension Remote Frequency configuration settings ON/OFF Switch Positions FM (MHz) Dip switch 1 Dip switch 2 88.7 Module 93.3...
  • Page 7: Compatible Ipod & Iphone Models

    Supported iPod models and firmware version requirements Model Firmware / OS Version Model Firmware / OS Version 1G nano 1.3.1 160 GB classic 2.0.4 iPod 5G 5G nano 1.0.2 2G nano 1.1.3 3G touch iOS 5 iPod classic 1.1.2 iPhone 4 iOS 5 3G nano 1.1.3...
  • Page 8: Note To Installers

    Attention installer! Please read the following! Audiovox strongly recommends that the unit be installed in an easily accessible place! DO NOT PLACE IT BEHIND THE RADIO AND DO NOT HIDE UNDER CARPET! Whether the unit is professionally or self installed, put the module where you, the end user can get to it easily in the future.
  • Page 9: Connection Diagram

    Connection Diagram antenna antenna wireless remote iPod USB flash drives module(front) MENU IR receiver USB/dock cable SIRIUS SAT radio tuner module(back) (SC-C1, not included) ground ignition (yellow) (black) (red) SC-C1 cable power cable upgrade port...
  • Page 10: Installation

    9. Save frequency to a preferred preset on the radio if desired. *Warning: Do NOT connect any mini-din and iPod cable used on other Audiovox products to the mini-din port. Failure to follow this will cause permanent damage to the unit/iPod!
  • Page 11: Charging

    2. Tune the radio to the channel that is set by the frequency selector. 3. Connect the USB flash drive or iPod via docking cable to the Universal RDS USB module. 4. Use wireless remote to control devices, or control desired music on your iPod/iPhone.
  • Page 12: Text Display On Typical Car Radios

    Text display on typical car radios TEXT Some radios FM 88.7 * Song * Artist feature a text/ info button for additional station info. Radio Radio tuned RDS text display source to frequency available on RDS as selected on capable radios page 6 Image is for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 13: Optional Wireless Remote Function For Ipod/App

    Wireless remote function for iPod/App Toggle the audio sources between iPod/ USB, SIRIUS/AUX and FM iPod: Shuffle SONG (within a PLAYLIST/ Play / Pause FOLDER) / Shuffle ALBUM / Shuffle off iPod: Repeat one / Repeat all / Repeat iPod: Next Track iPod: Skip to the next ALBUM App: Next station/song (App dependant) iPod: Previous Track...
  • Page 14: Optional Wireless Remote Function For Usb Flash Drive

    Wireless remote function for USB flash drive Toggle the audio sources between iPod/ MENU SOURCE USB, SIRIUS/AUX and FM Shuffle SONG (within the flash drive) / Shuffle FOLDER /Shuffle off Play / Pause Repeat one / Repeat all / Repeat FOLDER Next Track Skip to the next folder on the USB drive...
  • Page 15: Notes On Usb Memory Source

    Notes on USB memory source • This unit will recognize the first 8 levels of folders, with up to 200 accessible folders within each folder. Only the first 1000 files will be read in each folder, the rest will be ignored. •...
  • Page 16: Optional Wireless Remote Function For Sirius

    Wireless remote function for SIRIUS Toggle the audio sources between iPod/USB, SIRIUS/AUX and FM. Next Category Previous Category Next Channel Recall preset SIRIUS channel Previous Channel Save the current SIRIUS channel in the corresponding preset. Note: To display SIRIUS ID, go to channel 000.
  • Page 17: Sirius Connect Operation

    Sirius Connect operation (using wireless remote) • Stations can be saved to PRESET 1-6 by holding the desired PRESET button, while listening to the station. • If a Sirius Connect compatible tuner is not detected, then either a “No Tuner” vehicle message is displayed, or the SIRIUS option will not be selectable.
  • Page 18: Internet Radio App

    Internet Radio Application Support (iPhone/iPod touch) This kit includes support for internet radio streaming apps available on the iTunes® Store. Thousands of stations can be streamed through data connections. Supported apps include Livio Car Internet Radio, Pandora, iHeart Radio and more. Supported features such as text display on screen, and next/previous track functions will vary by app.
  • Page 19 Controlling Internet Radio Apps NOTE: The following features may not be supported by all apps. For demonstration purposes the following examples will show the features for the Livio Car Internet Radio app. The app must be active on the screen of the device. To do so, simply tap the app’s icon and it will load.
  • Page 20 If your listening experience is interrupted by a call, under most conditions, the app will resume playback at the end of the call. Music playback apps running on your iPhone are sent to background automatically when the home button of the phone is pressed, but the music playback itself is not stopped.
  • Page 21 Terminate (kill) the App If you need to terminate (kill) the app please follow the steps below: 1. Double-tap on the home button of the iPhone to bring up the list of running apps. If you don’t see the app’s icon right away, swipe the screen left or right to locate it.
  • Page 22: Auxiliary Audio Source

    Auxiliary audio source (only with optional AUX connector) The optional AUX cable (A-ACC-106-AUX) can be used to connect an auxiliary device, such as an MP3 player, DVD player or other audio source. To access AUX audio source: - Plug the mini DIN connector of the AUX adapter cable into the SIRIUS receptacle and connect the 1/8” mini stereo jack to the sound output of your audio device.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution This generally can occur on radios with two FM antenna inputs. Radios with a diversity antenna design are able to switch from one antenna input to the Interference, loss of refreshing RDS other to find the strongest FM signals. Disconnecting the secondary antenna text, or signal fading.
  • Page 24 Problem Solution Why does the radio display show The iPod does not have playable audio files or end of a playlist is reached. “EMPTY/STOP” and no music plays? Please select a new Playlist by browsing there on the iPod or remote. Check DIP switch settings and make sure that radio is tuned to selected frequency.
  • Page 25 Content control must be done directly on the iPod/iPhone, or via the remote drive from the radio. control. When an iPod/iPhone/USB drive is connected to the Universal RDS USB kit, the interface cuts out the factory antenna feed to prevent interference form strong local stations. Disconnecting the iPod/iPhone/USB drive restores the antenna connection.
  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    Updating Firmware (Mac OS illustrated) Audiovox Firmware Updater v3.0.0 Audiovox Firmware Updater v3.0.0 Audiovox Audiovox Electronics Audiovox Electronics, Connect module via mini USB Device specifications and update selection License Agreement (click Agree to proceed) http://secure.audiovox.net/audiovox/register/ Product registration notification Firmware update progress Module updated successfully! The above screen shots are for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 27: Warranty

    12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
  • Page 28 Installation notes:...
  • Page 32 Universal RDS USB www.audiovoxproducts.com OMA-UNI-200-USB-012012...

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