GROM-USB2P MP3 car stereo adapter kit TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1 Subject 1.2 Functionality Highlights 1.3 Main Features in USB and Android® phone Mode 1.4 Main Features in iPod®/iPhone® Mode 1.5 Bluetooth Hands Free and Wireless, AUX-IN 1.6 Precautions...
Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1 Subject Thank you for purchasing the GROM-USB2P adapter. It has been designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most vehicle factory stereos. To ensure that your GROM-USB2P interface performs correctly in your vehicle, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting to install the GROM interface.
- The purchase of this product carries no warranties, either expressed or implied - GROM Audio has confirmed the listed stereo and vehicle application to the best of our ability. Due to uncontrollable factors and various factory options, Grom Audio cannot 100% guarantee every listed application. These factors include variables such as inconsistencies within a factory stereo, factory stereo models unknown to Grom Audio and any partial model year changes.
GROM Audio at http://gromaudio.com/support.html. 1.10 EXT1/EXT2 ports Please refer to the picture below for the proper connection of the accessories to the EXT1/EXT2 ports on GROM-USB2P module. Figure 4. EXT ports, accessories connection. Chapter 2 – General Installation 2.1 Installation location...
2.3 Preparation and adapter installation 1. Turn off car engine and remove key from ignition 2. If your stereo uses a Security Code, make sure that you have the code before unplugging the stereo. 3. Remove your stereo from the dash in order to gain access to the back of the stereo. Some vehicles require special tools to remove the stereo.
Figure 6. Connection Toyota/Lexus/Scion and Honda/Acura 8. Turn your car stereo on and switch it over to CD Changer mode using the Disc/Mode/CD/AUX buttons on your car stereo (depending on the stereo type). You may have to press CD/Disc twice to access CD Changer mode. Your display should now show Disc 1, Track 01 or similar.
Symptom Cause Remedy No power Bad connection Check the cable connections. For VAG only: Single black wire on the vehicle-specific Make sure black cable is properly grounded Stereo is not recognizing harness is not grounded properly. the GROM USB adapter For BMW S (dash Bus wire may have become loose.
3.2.1 Android Setup and Operation The GROM-USB2P adapter when in USB mode allows you to connect Android device directly to the GROM USB port. You will need the GROM AALinQ app available on the Google Play store / Android marketplace at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gromaudio.aalinq...
3.2.2 Android Operation Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy No music is coming from the GROM-USB2P is in the wrong Make sure that you are in the USB playback mode car speakers or sound is mode distorted You can’t hear the music in...
MP3 with bitrates up to 320Kbps WMA with bitrates up to 389Kbps AAC / iTunes with bitrates up to 389Kbps OGG/Vorbis with bitrates up to 389Kbps VBR/CBR Note 1: No digital rights management (DRM)-protected content purchased through major online stores will play directly through the USB-MP3 adapter as such content is encrypted and signed by the media publisher.
Figure 8. Modes operation Note: The Figure 8 picture is for reference only; different stereos may have different operational buttons. Please check your manual or contact tech support at http://gromaudio.com/support.html 3.3.4 Basic Features The GROM USB adapter has the following functionality: Every directory in a root of the USB portable data medium becomes a virtual disc.
3.3.5 Detailed Operation Instructions Once the GROM USB is active and playing, the following operations are available: Next track: playback will switch to the next song and the car stereo track number will represent the song number from the current playlist. Previous track: playback will switch to the previous song and the car stereo track number will represent the song number from the current playlist.
B. Advanced mode: Your iPod is locked for control and only operated via car stereo buttons. In this mode all data is synched between the stereo and iPod which allows you to see current information such as track time, number and playlist (disc) number. Text is also available for certain stereos.
When you select Disc 2-9, iPod will stay in Advanced Mode and will resume last playing track in a playlist. Once DISC 1 is selected, iPod will switch over to Simple Mode - Mix/Random When turned on it will allow playing songs in a shuffle mode through the whole playlist. The track enumeration will start from 1. When switched off, track enumeration will be restored to the real order in the playlist.
You can connect any audio source via GROM MiniDin to 3.5mm phone jack cable (please refer to the section 1.6 of this manual, “optional accessories”). The GROM 3.5mm cable connects to the EXT1 or EXT2 port on the GROM-USB2P adapter and provides AUX-IN for any audio device.
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All parts of this product are guaranteed for a period of 1 year as follows: Within the first 12 months from the date of purchase, subject to the conditions above, GROM Audio will repair or replace the product at their discretion, if it is defective in the material or workmanship.
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