Vais Technology SoundLinQ3 SL3sat Owner's Manual

Audio interface controller with built-in siriusxm satellite radio interface
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Owner's Manual
Audio Interface Controller
with built-in
SiriusXM Satellite Radio interface
(
SXV200 SiriusXM Tuner required
)
TOYOTA • LEXUS • SCION
Copyright (C) 2003-2013 VAIS Technology
Published June 7, 2013

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Audio Interface Controller with built-in SiriusXM Satellite Radio interface SXV200 SiriusXM Tuner required TOYOTA • LEXUS • SCION Copyright (C) 2003-2013 VAIS Technology Published June 7, 2013...
  • 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 the Sirius Tuner SXV200 (SOLD SEPARATELY) . This unit is equipped with: Built-in Electronic Ground Noise Isolator to eliminate unwanted car engine noise. Resettable Fuses (provides protection for electronic circuits from over-current conditions) About SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation The unit may refuse to change the channel if your reception is going ON and OFF.
  • Page 4 Connections Connecting the units SoundLinQ3 12-Pin harness SoundLinQ3 Interface Adapter Model SL3sat SoundLinQ3 20-Pin harness SoundLinQ3 Audio Harness (36”) Vehicle Antenna and SiriusXM Tuner SXV200 are included in SiriusXM Tuner SL3sat-TKIT only Vehicle Antenna SXV200 RED LED Mode Service Programming Port switch Interface connector...
  • Page 5 Connections Connecting SoundLinQ3 to head unit using 20-pin Y-harness Head Unit (Radio Receiver) 20-pin connector Lexus GX 470 Radio Receiver shown as an example. 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 ATTENTION Look into Application Guide Chart (enclosed) to determine which emulation to program your unit into. Match year, make, and model of your car and cross reference it with MD, CD, or SAT emulation in EMULATION column. 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.
  • Page 7 By activating “CD or MD Changer Emulation Mode” you force the unit to find proper location in the vehicle Audio/Video network. Mounting unit using Velcro fasteners SoundLinQ3 “Hard” Velcro Fastener “Soft” Velcro Fastener Carpet or car chassis NOTE Velcro Fasteners are not included VAIS Technology strongly recomand to ground unit to the car chassis for best results...
  • Page 8: Sat Emulation

    Emulation SAT EMULATION PAGES 9-12 ----------------------------------- CD CHANGER OR MD CHANGER EMULATION PAGES 13-17...
  • Page 9: Functionality Description

    SAT Radio Emulation Functionality Description SAT Emulation Audio input dedicated for SiriusXM Satellite Radio can only be used for SiriusXM Radio integration. Control of SiriusXM Satellite Radio is done through your head unit or the steering wheel controls (explained below). This unit supports the Sirius Tuner Model # SXV200.
  • Page 10 SAT Radio Emulation 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 11: Erasing Presets

    SAT Radio Emulation Satellite 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.
  • Page 12 SAT Radio Emulation Satellite Radio controls Tuner Radio ID Select Channel 255 Tuner “RADIO ID” Satellite 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 13 CD/MD Changer Emulation Functionality Description CD/MD Changer Emulation Audio input dedicated for SiriusXM Satellite Radio can only be used for Satellite Radio integration. Control of SiriusXM Satellite Radio is done through your head unit or the steering wheel controls (explained below). This unit supports the Sirius Tuner Model # SXV200.
  • Page 14 CD/MD Changer Emulation Satellite Radio controls You must set the correct Display Mode, in order to display channel number and TEXT information correctly. ( See “Satellite 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 15 CD/MD Changer Emulation Satellite 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. SoundLinQ3 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 16: Display Settings

    CD/MD Changer Emulation Satellite Radio controls Display Settings About Display Settings SoundLinQ3 supports 8 types of Display Modes. Display Mode can ONLY be set up for the Satellite Radio source. It is critical to setup, the correct Display Mode for the following reasons: For Channel information to be displayed correctly.
  • Page 17: Displaying Channel Information

    CD/MD Changer Emulation Satellite 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 18: License Agreement

    For Most Toyota/Lexus Vehicles 2001-2013; (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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