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GROM Audio GROM-USB3 User Manual

Mp3 car stereo adapter kit
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GROM-USB3 MP3 car stereo adapter kit
1.3 Main Features in USB and Android® phone Mode
1.5 Bluetooth Hands Free and Wireless, AUX-IN
Chapter 2 - General Installation
3.2 Android Device Operation
3.4
iPod/iPhone Mode Operation
3.4.5 Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 - Warranty, license and disclaimer
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GROM-USB3 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 USB iPod®/iPhone® Mode 1.5 Bluetooth Hands Free and Wireless, AUX-IN 1.6 Precautions...

  • Page 2: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1 Subject Thank you for purchasing the GROM-USB3 adapter. It has been designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most vehicle factory stereos. To ensure that your GROM-USB3 interface performs correctly in your vehicle, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting to install the GROM interface.

  • Page 3: Disclaimer

    1.8 Completeness and connection of set a) The GROM audio adapter set consists of the GROM-USB main interface, one USB cable 3FT (of your choice – Android, USB extension or iPhone), and one vehicle-specific cable.

  • Page 4: Ext1/Ext2 Ports

    It is recommended for you to use GROM automotive grade USB extension cable. It will ensure better connection using the latch system that withstands the moving vehicle conditions. In addition it will prevent the wear-out of USB port on GROM-USB3 adapter.

  • Page 5: Installation Location

    Chapter 2 – General Installation 2.1 Installation location Most installations will require removing the factory stereo in order to plug in the vehicle- specific harness. For some vehicles, you will also have the option to connect the interface to the factory pre-run CD changer cable located in the trunk or glove box.
  • Page 6 stereos. Please refer to the instructions at http://gromaudio.com/docs/grom-audi-how-to.html for more information. 6. For BMW, Ford, Nissan, Infiniti, Volvo, Mazda 08-12 vehicles only: Please refer to the installation insert for the special guidelines for BMW, Ford, Nissan, Volvo and Mazda installation. 7.

  • Page 7: Installation Troubleshooting

    1-2 seconds interval. Depending on your GROM firmware version, GROM-USB3 can work in two modes: USB or AUX (EXT2). Step I. When you need to switch between the MODES, first you will need to enter into the “MODE CHANGING” state on your car stereo.

  • Page 8: Different Modes Of Grom-Usb

    USB Debugging enabled to allow AALinQ to communicate between your Android and the GROM-USB3. If AALinQ does not work with the USB Debugging off, try to turn it on. If the version of your Android software is older than 2.3, you will need to enable USB Debugging function on your phone.
  • Page 9 Once you connect your Android device to GROM-USB3 and the GROM unit is in USB playback mode, • AALinQ should automatically start playing a song from your Android device. Android and USB stick functionality is essentially identical. Playlists on AALinQ will be mapped to discs on •...

  • Page 10: Android Operation Troubleshooting

    3.2.2 Android Operation Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy No music is coming from the GROM-USB3 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...

  • Page 11: Basic Features

    - On your USB portable data medium, create one directory (folder) for each disc your stereo supports; name them with numbers i.e., 1-Pop, 2-Rock, 3-Classic, etc); save all of your music into these directories. - As soon as you connect the GROM USB adapter to a USB portable data medium, the GROM will translate root directories into virtual discs.

  • Page 12: Detailed Operation Instructions

    Every directory in a root of the USB portable data medium becomes a virtual disc. Playlist on Android become virtual disc. Please note: directories with non-audio files (e.g., pictures, documents) located in the root will be recognized as empty virtual discs. All audio files within the root directory are enumerated and treated as TRACKS.

  • Page 13: Usb

    You can’t hear the music from An empty album or playlist is Make sure that the non-empty album or playlist is selected on the USB selected on the USB The player is skipping playlists You have unsupported files and Make sure all files in playlist/folder are in supported bitrates format and bitrates The player is skipping the...

  • Page 14: Advanced Mode

    None of the information displayed during the simple mode is related to the song currently playing. The display will show: DISC 1 TRACK xx TIME 00:00. Track information can change from 00-99. 3.4.2. ADVANCED MODE In advanced mode iPod controls will be locked and the following operations will be supported: - Next track When pressed on car stereo, iPod will jump to the next song and car stereo track number will represent song number in a current playlist...

  • Page 15: When Car Ignition Is Off

    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 EXT2 port on the GROM-USB3 adapter and provides AUX-IN for any audio device. The charging USB connector on the GROM auxiliary cable (if available) provides 5V USB charging for most mobile devices.

  • Page 16: Bluetooth Dongle

    Please refer to the GROM Bluetooth Dongle manual that is supplied with your Bluetooth Dongle. You can also access the manual online at GROM Audio website: http://gromaudio.com/docs/bluetooth_manual.pdf Chapter 4 –...

  • Page 17: Grant Of License

    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.

  • Page 18: Other Provisions

    GROM AUDIO, concerning the Products, and your purchase hereunder, and supersede all statements or other agreements, whether oral or written, between you and GROM AUDIO. No change in this Agreement shall be effective, unless agreed to in writing by both, you, the end-user and GROM AUDIO.

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