Table of Content: Carphone kit ......................3 Installation Diagram ....................5 Carphone layout ...................... 6 Preplanned Accessory Positioning ................7 Plan Phone and Cradle Positions Plan the Microphone’s Position Plan the Speaker’s Position Installing the Cradle and Phone ................9 Where to Position (Reminder) Installing the Cradle and Phone Installing the Microphone...
4 Preplanned Accessory Positioning Positioning of all accessories must be planned in advance before installation begins. • Ensure that no wire braids go through locations where Phone accessories are to be installed. • Ensure that any parts of the handsfree Phone will not interfere with the vehicle or its accessories’...
4.2 Plan the Microphone’s Position • Install the handsfree Phone’s microphone 30-40 cm away from where the driver speaks when he/she is in their normal driving position. • It is recommended to install the microphone inbetween car roof and windscreen glass and away from external sources of noise.
5 Installing the Cradle and Phone (Reminder) 5.1 Where to Position The best way to determine the Phone’s position to the customer’s full satisfaction is to locate it when the customer is beside you and obtain Note! his/her agreement. •...
• Ensure the Phone would be protected from direct sunlight and humidity (air conditioner openings). • Ensure the Phone would be protected from mechanical damage by the car’s accessories. 5.2 Installing the Cradle and Phone 1. Disassemble the cradle into its two parts. 2.
5.3 Installing the Microphone The microphone is provided with a clip which makes it possible to install it inbetween the car roof and windscreen glass 5.3.1 Where to Locate the Microphone (Reminder) • Install the handsfree Phone’s microphone 30-40 cm away from where the driver speaks when he/she is in their normal driving position.
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5.3.2 Installing the Microphone 1. Using the clip, install the microphone inbetween the car roof and windscreen glass. 2. Direct the microphone cable along the roof, behind it, so as not to be seen. 3. Continue directing the microphone cable along the left beam on the driver side. 4.
5.4 Installing the Speaker 5.4.1 Where to Locate the Speaker (Reminder) The speaker and microphone (installed inbetween the car roof and windscreen glass above the driver) must face different directions. Note! If the speaker and microphone face each other, this will cause echo. ...
5.5 Installing the Electrical Connections The electrical cable is provided separately from the control cable. Before installation begins, connect the four leads (which include the 2A fuses) using a red or blue crimp sleeve as appropriate. Please note sharp edges or moving parts which may damage the wires. The value for the fuses provided with the kits must not be changed.
Installing the Voltage Cable The following chart covers the manner by which the voltage cable should be connected to the car’s electrical system. Wire Color Function Must be connected to Ensure To provide the 12V fixed voltage Ensure a 250V / 2A handsfree Phone with fuse is used Includes fuse case...
5.7 Installing RF Antenna 5.7.1 Where to Locate the Antenna • The preferred location for the antenna is on the right side of the windshield. • If other communication system is installed in the car, please locate the antenna as far as possible from the other phone antenna.
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5.7.3 Possible positions 5.7.4 Installing the Coaxial Cable 1. Direct the antenna’s coaxial cable along the car beam. Ensure the antenna cable does not get damaged. 2. When completing the cables installation and reaching close to the device coaxial cables SMA female connector attach both connectors together.
5.8 Installing GPS Antenna 5.8.1 Where to Locate the Antenna • The preferred location for the antenna is on the bottom right side of the dashboard In vehicles with air bags on the beam where the antenna cable passes, the antenna cable Note! should be directed behind or beside the airbag.
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5.8.4 Installing the Coaxial Cable 5. Direct the antenna’s coaxial cable along the car beam. Ensure the antenna cable does not get damaged. 6. When completing the cables installation and reaching close to the device coaxial cables SMA female connector attach both connectors together. 7.
6 Trouble Shooting Symptom What to Check What to Do N o reception Check whether connector is correctly Replace connector connected to the cable – use an efficiency meter Check if internal and external antenna base Attach antenna base is correctly attached Check proper working order of antenna Replace antenna cable cable...
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