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Chapter 1 – Getting Started
1.1 Subject
Car2PC adapter for Car PC / laptop integration into car stereo and AUX Interface for MP3 player
1.2 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Car2PC Car PC Digital Interface. The Car2PC Interface is designed to
provide seamless integration between Car PC / Laptop and car stereo. It will allow you to listen to the
sound from the PC through the car stereo speakers, control your audio files, browse and select them
with car stereo buttons.
Car2PC adapter will allow you to connect your Car PC / laptop to the car stereo that is CD changer
capable.
1.3 Precautions
Proper mounting location
Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving parts or direct sunlight.
Beware of hot-air flow from your vehicle's climate control system. We recommend securing the
interface to a suitable location, free of sharp metal edges, using double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties.
1.4 Disclaimer
Modifying the radio may void any outstanding warranty it may have.
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This product is not affiliated with any of the OEM manufactures
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There are no warranties expressed or implied by purchase of this product
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While every care has been taken to provide a quality product, we cannot guarantee the Car2PC
adapter to function correctly if installation is not done according to the instructions in this guide
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We're not liable for misuse of this product. Misuse includes improper installation, damage to the
board or radio while trying to install, and illegal use of the modified radio
1.5 Package content
Car2PC interface (1)
Installation Instructions
USB + 3.5 mm audio cable (2)
Vehicle specific cable (3)
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Car2PC
Drivers / Plugins Disk (4)
rev 2.0
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Page 1: Chapter 1 - Getting Started
PC through the car stereo speakers, control your audio files, browse and select them with car stereo buttons. Car2PC adapter will allow you to connect your Car PC / laptop to the car stereo that is CD changer capable. -
Page 2: Chapter 2 - General Installation
You will lose the use of the external CD changer to gain the use of your Car PC or MP3. Build-in CD changer will remain working. For a full version of the Car2PC application guide please visit http://gromaudio.com/grom_application_guide.pdf or contact Car2PC at support@car2pc.com... - Page 3 11. Note: On most Lexus and Toyota cars you have to turn ignition off and then on for device to work. 12. Find a place where you can place Car2PC. In many cars there is enough room in the dash to place Car2PC.
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Page 4: Chapter 3- Software Installation
3.1 Introduction Car2PC adapter allow PC to be controlled by the car stereo via USB connection. It is not required that you install the drivers and software in case if you want to hear music from your computer on your car stereo. - Page 5 21. Shortly after installing the driver, Windows will prompt for another device found 22. Repeat the same steps above to install the CAR2PC serial device 23. If no errors were prompted by Windows, your installation is complete and you may need to install plugins for the Windows Media Player or WinAmp.
- Page 6 Car2PC 2. Click Options->Preferences->Plug-ins->General Purpose->”HU -> WinAmp Remote Control” as shown below: 3. Click on Configure button 4. On the dialog below you will be able to choose the playlist for each button from 1 to 6 5. There are some other options which you can use in plugin a.
- Page 7 Text Refresh Interval – usually it is not needed, but on some cars (such as BMW) it will help to leave text on screen after pressing navigation or mode buttons. 3.5 Configuring Car2PC under WMP The WMP plug-in on CD disk supports very simple concept of playlists. Whenever you select buttons 1 through 6 on your head unit the plug-in will load the appropriate playlist and start playing it from the position it remembers in the configuration file.
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
Radio is not Bad cables or cables are Check connection and cables, push in firmly. recognizing not connected properly Car2PC interface between the interface box and car radio. For VAG only: Single black wire on the Read paragraph 2.3 p. 5 of this guide. Attach the black cable... -
Page 9: Manufacturer Warranty
This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of the product that, upon inspection by Car2PC authorized personnel, is found to have filed in normal use due to defects in the material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to the installation expenses.
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