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usa-spec PA15-HON2 Owner's Manual

Ipod to honda acura car stereo interface

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Your iPod through ACURA / HONDA Car Stereo System!
KEY FEATURES
This adaptor connects an iPod, iPhone, or iTouch to your ACURA / HONDA
audio system with the following benefits:
• Connects iPod s audio output directly to ACURA/HONDA Audio system for optimal
sound quality playback.
• Displays text information on XM ready radios.
• Retains Satellite radio receivers, CD Changers, and DVD systems.
• Offers three ways to access the music on iPod, namely, DIRECT MODE, FOLDER
MODE, and PLAYLIST MODE
• Charges iPod, iPhone, and iTouch while playing. Charging stops at 30 minutes after car
key is turned off to prevent car bettery drain.
• Connects Satellite radio, DVD player, or other audio source to the car audio system
through the AUX Audio Input jack.
APPLICATION
** The chart below is for general reference only. For detailed application and
compatibility please consult www.usaspec.com or call 626-336-3836.
ACURA
YEAR
HONDA
MDX
05 - 09
ACCORD
RL
05 - 09
CIVIC
TL
04 - 08
CRV
TSX
04 - 08
ELEMENT *
RDX
07 - 09
FIT
* ELEMENT LX (03 - 09) should use the PA11-HON model
YEAR
HONDA
YEAR
03 - 09
ODYSSEY
05 - 09
06 - 09
PILOT
06 - 09
05 - 09
RIDGELINE
06 - 09
03 - 09
S2000
04 - 07
07 - 09
Email: techsupport@usaspec.com

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Summary of Contents for usa-spec PA15-HON2

  • Page 1 Your iPod through ACURA / HONDA Car Stereo System! KEY FEATURES This adaptor connects an iPod, iPhone, or iTouch to your ACURA / HONDA audio system with the following benefits: • Connects iPod s audio output directly to ACURA/HONDA Audio system for optimal sound quality playback.
  • Page 2: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide If your radio has a XM button, read section 3-1 and section 3-2 first.  If your radio does not have a XM button, read section 3-3 first.  If text display feature is preferred on an ACURA radio, a ...
  • Page 3 USA SPEC dealers.  SAFETY NOTE: You should always give full attention to driving. DO NOT operate the feature or function of PA15-HON2 in such a way that might distract you while you are driving. Section 1. ABOUT PA15-HON2 INTERFACE...
  • Page 4: Package Content

    Only DISC number and track number are displayed on the radio (Disc number =Playlist number) when using PA15-HON2 with radio’s CD or AUX button. 1-3 Package Content PA15-HON2 contains one PA15-HON2 interface adaptor and one each of the following cables: CAS-H2y, CAS-HXM and CB-PA105 . 1-4 Compatibility Future iPod and iTune software updates may affect the features and functions described in this owner’s manual and on the website www.usaspec.com.
  • Page 5 When PA15-HON2 is configured to XM control, XM 1-CH8 is dedicated to Direct Mode. When PA15-HON2 is configured to CD changer control, DISC# 8 is dedicated to Direct Mode. In Direct Mode, screen and click wheel keypad on iPod are unlocked and fully functional.
  • Page 6 DISC #6 are Playlists and DISC #7 is All Song on iPod. 2-4 AUX Input Option In addition to iPod, PA15-hon2 also can connect a second audio source to car radio. Connect the second audio source to the RCA jack labeled AUX AUX input is enabled by setting the DIP switch #1 to ON position at the side of the interface adaptor to ON position.
  • Page 7 XM1-CH4 will continue to play the track in the Folder which was played prior to iPod is connected to PA15-HON2. When the last track of the Folder is completed, iPod will go to the first track of All Songs folder.
  • Page 8 When returning to XM1-CH4 from Direct Mode, XM1-CH4 will continue the track and the folder being played at XM1-CH5 (Direct Mode). When the last track of the folder is completed, iPod will go to the first track of All Songs folder.
  • Page 9 XM1-CH7 will continue to play the track in the Folder which was played prior to iPod is connected to PA15-HON2. When the last track of the Folder is completed, iPod will go to the first track of All Songs folder.
  • Page 10 DISC #7 will continue to play the track in the Folder which was played prior to iPod is connected to PA15-HON2. When the last track of the Folder is completed, iPod will go to the first track of All Songs folder.
  • Page 11: Cable Connection

    14-pin female connector on the USA_SPEC CAS-H2y cable. Step 14- Plug the orange color wire on CAS-HXM to PA15-HON2 adaptor where it is labeled XM. Step 15- Go to Step 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Note: On some of HONDA radios, the 14-pin connector is located...
  • Page 12 WARNING!! Use only the iPod connection cable which comes with PA15-HON2 interface adaptor. iPod connection cables from other sources may look similar, but they may damage your iPod.
  • Page 13 Fig ( 2 ) Fig ( 3 ) NOTE: THE OTHER WIRES ON USA_SPEC CAS-H2y CABLE ARE NOT SHOWN ON THE DIAGRAM.
  • Page 14 Section 5. Playlist Naming 5-1 When iPod is connected to your radio via PA15-HON2, the adaptor scans all available Playlists and Folders on iPod and looks for designated HONDA Playlists which are created with iTune for direct access from HONDA / ACURA radio. The designated HONDA Playlists should be named as follow if your iPod has more than 6 Playlists.