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NEO CAR AUDIO
Universal iON
iPod INTERFACE
Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT NOTE
Neo iON Dip switch positions MUST be set BEFORE any other step is taken.
Otherwise, the kit will not operate properly. See section 1.6 for further details.
Neo Car Audio®,
2553 State St. San Diego, CA 92101
619-704-0690 or Visit www.neocaraudio.com
support@neocaraudio.com
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
NEO CAR AUDIO Universal iON iPod INTERFACE Instruction Manual IMPORTANT NOTE Neo iON Dip switch positions MUST be set BEFORE any other step is taken. Otherwise, the kit will not operate properly. See section 1.6 for further details. Neo Car Audio®, 2553 State St. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Pages CHAPTER 1 - Getting Started 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Precautions 1.3 Configuration & Harnesses 1.4 Programming the iON CHAPTER 2 - General Installation 2.1 Installation Location 2.2 Pre-Installation Checklist 2.3 Wiring Connections 2.4 Installation at Changer Location 2.4 Installation at Radio CHAPTER 3 - Operation 3.1 Operation... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the iON Interface, by Neo Car Audio®. The iON is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most vehicles’ factory radios. To ensure that your iPod performs correctly in your car or truck, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting installation of the iON interface. -
Page 4: Configuration & Harnesses
If the kit contains many harnesses, only one will be needed for your specific vehicle. If the kit came without any vehicle harness, your authorized Neo Car Audio dealer will have the harness for you to purchase separately. -
Page 5: Programming The Ion
1.6 Programming the iON Now that you have identified the correct harness and dip-switch configuration using the application guide, it is now time to program the interface. To program the interface, set the dip-switches located on the side of the interface (see Fig.1 below) to the configuration listed for your vehicle in the online application guide: http://www.neocaraudio.com/ionapps Switches are in their default setting of “OFF”... -
Page 6: Chapter 2 - General Installation
Chapter 2 - General Installation 2.1 Installation Location Most installations will require you to remove the factory radio in order to plug in the vehicle specific harness. Some vehicles may require you to connect the interface to a factory pre-run CD changer cable. -
Page 7: Installation At Changer Location
Make these connections only after verifying the proper circuit on your radio harness with a voltmeter. With the key OFF and the negative test lead of the voltmeter firmly touching a bare metal chassis part of your car, begin probing the wires in the main radio harness with the positive test lead. -
Page 8: Installation At Radio
4. Decide on a convenient location to mount your iPod. 5. Run the docking cable from the interface to the desired mounting location. Use caution to not cut, pinch, or crimp the cable during this step. Avoid moving parts, vehicle wiring harnesses and areas of excessive heat when routing the cable. -
Page 9: Chapter 3 - Operation
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.1 Operation SELECTING THE IPOD To select the iPod from the radio, press the button that would normally activate the factory CD changer. This button varies by vehicle manufacturers. In some applications (using configuration #8) the iON is accessed like an XM receiver. In these cases you will press the appropriate activation button. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
3.2 Trouble Shooting For consumer technical support call: 619-704-0699 Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm P.S.T. MON - FRI - 10 -... -
Page 11: Warranty
This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspection by Neo Car Audio authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to installation expenses. - Page 12 Neo Car Audio®, 2553 State St. San Diego, CA 92101 619-704-0699 or visit www.neocaraudio.com support@neocaraudio.com - 12 -...