Vais Technology SoundLinQ SL2xD2 Owner's Manual

Audio interface controller with built-in xm satellite radio interface

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VAIS
VAIS T T E E C C H H N N O O L L O O G G Y Y
www.vaistech.com
Owner's Manual
Model :SL2xD2
Audio Interface Controller
with built-in
XM Satellite Radio interface
(
required XM Direct Home Tuner Model XHD2H1
)
TOYOTA • LEXUS • SCION
Copyright (C) 2003-2010 VAIS Technology
Published July 26, 2010

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  • Page 1 VAIS T T E E C C H H N N O O L L O O G G Y Y www.vaistech.com Owner’s Manual Model :SL2xD2 Audio Interface Controller with built-in XM Satellite Radio interface required XM Direct Home Tuner Model XHD2H1 TOYOTA • LEXUS • SCION Copyright (C) 2003-2010 VAIS Technology Published July 26, 2010...
  • Page 2: Before You Start

    Before You Start 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.
  • Page 3 Before You Start IMPORTANT This unit is a interface adapter for Toyota/Lexus head unit to control Direct Home Tuner (Model # XHD2H1) (SOLD SEPARATELY) . This unit is equipped with: Built-in Electronic Ground Noise Isolator to eliminate unwanted car engine noise. Electronic Source Level Adjustment (allows you to adjust sound level for each source independently) Resettable Fuses (provides protection for electronic circuits from overcurrent conditions) About XM Radio Operation...
  • Page 4: Connecting The Units

    XM Direct Home Tuner XHD2H1 (sold separately) Vehicle Antenna (included) Home Antenna XM Direct Home Tuner (not used) XHD2H1 kit (sold separately) Connecting the units Model :SL2xD2 Used for Service XM Radio interface Power and Audio programming Port harness wiring harness...
  • Page 5 Connections Connecting SoundLinQ2 to head unit (for Lexus vehicles) Head Unit (Radio Receiver) 20-pin connector Lexus GX 470 Radio Receiver shown. Locate connector “A” (20-pin connector) on your Radio. Plug into Connector location on the Radio may be Head Unit different from shown above.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation IMPORTANT We strongly recommend that you install the unit in an 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 your 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 plug into your factory connector .
  • Page 7 Carpet or car chassis NOTE Velcro Fasteners are not included VAIS Technology strongly recomand to ground unit to the car chassis for best results Do not more the 5mm size screws. Using screws larger then 5mm may damage the PCB board.
  • Page 8: Sat Emulation

    Emulation CD CHANGER OR MD CHANGER EMULATION SAT EMULATION...
  • Page 9: Functionality Description

    CD/MD Changer Emulation Functionality Description Audio input dedicated for XM radio receiver can only be used for XM Radio integration. Control of XM Radio Receiver is done through your head unit or the steering wheel controls (explained below). This unit supports the Direct Home Tuner .
  • Page 10 XM Radio controls You must set the correct Display Mode, in order to display channel number and TEXT information correctly. ( See “XM Radio Input Settings” for details). TRACK+ TRACK- Select Next/Previous channel (if the selected channel is not available, the unit will jump to the next available channel). (SCROLL) Speed channel selection +10, -10 (if the selected channel is not available, the unit will jump to the next available channel).
  • Page 11: Erasing Presets

    XM Radio controls Presets Adding a new PRESET Select the desired channel Press the [RPT] or [REPEAT] button 4 times (MUST BE DONE within 1-2 seconds). You will hear a beep. SoundLinQ2 will store the current channel in the preset list. You can store up to 10 preset channels, and channels get recorded in sequential order.
  • Page 12: Changing Display Mode

    XM Radio controls Display Settings About Display Settings SoundLinQ2 supports 8 types of Display Modes. Display Mode can ONLY be set up for the XM Radio source. It is critical to setup, the correct Display Mode for the following reasons: For Channel information to be displayed correctly.
  • Page 13: Displaying Channel Information

    XM Radio controls Display Settings Displaying Channel Information Track number, Minutes, and Seconds are used to display the selected satellite channel number. NOTE: For cars with the Radio integrated into the Navigation System, “DISC” number MUST BE “invisible” or “12” in order to have all ten numbers available for “Direct entry”.
  • Page 14 SAT Radio Emulation Functionality Description SAT Emulation Audio input dedicated for XM radio receiver can only be used for XM Radio integration. Control of XM Radio Receiver is done through your head unit or the steering wheel controls (explained below). This unit supports the Direct Home Tuner (Model # XHD2H1) Please see attached chart to determine which emulation mode is compatible with your vehicle.
  • Page 15 Head Unit Controls Source Selection (SAT Emulation) Select desired source by pressing the AM button on the head unit or MODE on the steering wheel control. (See diagram below) Head Unit: To switch between unit sources, press the AM button on the head unit. The AM button will cycle through the following modes: AM radio, SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3.
  • Page 16: Manual Tuning

    XM Radio controls MANUAL TUNING Use the TUNE knob on the head unit to select channels. You can rapidly scan channels by turning the knob faster in the direction you wish to scan. CHANNEL SEEK TRACK+ TRACK- Use the SEEK-TRACK button on the stereo head unit to select the next available channel. The unit will automatically skip channels that are not available.
  • Page 17 XM Radio controls XM Radio Input Settings You can adjust the input sound level of your satellite receiver. The sound level adjustment allows you to balance the volume control with other sources connected to your head unit (such as CD player, FM radio, etc), and eliminate possible distortions caused by high input levels.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    For Most Toyota/Lexus Vehicles 2001-2006; (hereinafter collectiv ely referred to as ‘PRODUCTS’). THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, AS THE END USER, AND VAIS TECHNOLOGY, LLC (“VAIS”). PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE VAIS PRODUCTS. BY USING THE VAIS PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE INSTALLED ON THE VAIS PRODUCTS, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
  • Page 19 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”. IN NO EVENT SHALL VAIS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIM OR LOSS INCURRED BY YOU (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT , SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES OR BUSINESS, EXPENDITURES, INVESTMENTS, OR COMMITMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUSINESS, LOSS OF...
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    B. WHAT YOU MUST DO. To obtain warranty performance, you must take the PRODUCTS, or deliver the PRODUCTS freight prepaid, to a VAIS Technology Authorized Service Center. If shipped, the PRODUCTS must be packaged so that it is protected from possible shipping damage. VAIS Technology will ship the PRODUCTS to you when warranty performance is completed.
  • Page 21: Other Provisions

    VAIS Technology, concerning the Products, and your purchase hereund er, and supercede all statements or other agreements, whether oral or written, between you and VAIS Technology. No change in this Agreement shall be effective, unless agreed to in writing by bot h, you, the end-user and VAIS.

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