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Owner’s manual

CeNET iPod

®

INTERFACE

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 3

2. CAUTION ....................................................................................................................................... 3

3. CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................... 4

4. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................. 5

Using Velcro or Double-Sided Tapes .............................................................................................. 5

Using Screw ................................................................................................................................... 5

5. iPod CONNECTION ...................................................................................................................... 6

Start-up .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Disconnecting ................................................................................................................................. 6

6. MAIN FEATURES .......................................................................................................................... 6

Playback ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Playlist ............................................................................................................................................ 8

7. USABLE iPod MODELS ............................................................................................................... 8

8. CHANGING MODE FROM iPod TO OTHER ................................................................................. 8

9. ERROR DISPLAYS ........................................................................................................................ 8

10. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 9

11. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ........................................................................................................ 9

2 iPod is for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

1. INTRODUCTION

The interface adapter for iPod ® by Clarion,

EA1276, works by simulating iPod into the main unit. Thus, iPod features can be controlled through iPod Menu in the main unit. The main unit will be able to display Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs,

Genres, and Composers for playback selection.

For list of main unit compatible to EA1276, please consult your nearest Clarion dealer.

For iPod operations, please refer to your iPod

Owner’s Manual.

2. CAUTION

Please check your iPod Owner’s Manual for the operating temperature as leaving iPod in your vehicle might damage it due to temperature variations and moisture.

Please use the latest iPod fi rmware version before you connect to EA1276 by refering to chapter “7.

USABLE iPod MODELS” for the minimum software version requirement. This is due to some of the old fi rmwares might not be working properly with

EA1276.

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3. CONNECTION

Please consult your nearest Clarion dealer before attempting to connect EA1276 to your main unit and iPod. Improper connection might damage your main unit, EA1276 , iPod or your vehicle wiring.

Please make sure the Yellow wire (Bus power lead) is connected on the CeNET compatible Main Unit

(This wire usually has a 3 Amp Fuse inserted) connects to battery. If this wire is not connected, the iPod interface will not function.

Please refer to the wiring instructions for your CeNET Main Unit or contact your Clarion Dealer.

Note:

The C-Bus conversion adaptor (RCB-138) is not compatible with current system.

1. Connect the iPod to the CeNET compatible Main Unit.

4. INSTALLATION

There are no moving parts in EA1276. However, caution must be taken to ensure minimum damage to the unit. Do not press, puncture or drop the unit at anytime. Install the unit where there is no direct sunlight, away from vents or high moisture areas and away from other vehicle electronic components.

Using Velcro or Double-Sided Tapes

Stick velcro or Doble-sided tape to the unit.

Note:

In case of using velcro or double-sided tape, make sure the unit will not fall down as this might damage the electronic component inside.

Using Screw

There are screw mounting holes in EA1276. Before drilling, make sure there are no hidden wires and parts that might be damaged.

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CAUTION

Improper wiring might damage EA1276, main unit and iPod.

(M4x14)

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5. iPod CONNECTION

Start-up

After connecting your iPod to the EA1276, the iPod display will change to the following:

To start iPod operations, change the main unit mode to iPod mode. Playback will start automatically from the last position of iPod.

The display changes from:

CONNECT g Start Playing

It will display current track and total tracks available in the current category.

If the iPod is not connected, the main unit will display “No iPod”.

The main unit is unable to detect the presence of iPod if the battery of the iPod is fl at.

Disconnecting

iPod automatically switches “on” after connecting to EA1276, and it’s battery is charged as long as it stays connected with the vehicle ignition key turned to ACC or ON.

To switch off iPod manually, disconnect from

EA1276 adaptor.

If vehicle ignition is turned to ACC off, playback is paused, and iPod will go to power off within a few minutes.

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6. MAIN FEATURES

Playback

iPod buttons are disabled and the display is locked after it is connected to EA1276. All operations of the iPod are controlled from the main unit. Some iPod operations and features will be unavailable.

Please read this manual to understand your supported iPod features.

For playback operations, please refer to the main unit operations.

When the iPod is connected, the main unit will display current track number and total tracks in current category by default.

Playback position and setting

Playback position and setting will remain the same as long as the iPod stays connected to EA1276.

If the iPod is disconnected, playback position will remain the same position before disconnect.

Default playback setting

By default, the playback setting will be:

• Start to play from the last position of track before

iPod is being connected.

• Shuffl e (Random) On/Off will follow iPod setting

• All Repeat On

Supported Operation

Here are the operations supported by EA1276 and can be controlled through the main unit.

• iPod Menu mode

• Category Direct

• Play/Pause

• Song (Track) Up/Down

• Fast Forward or Fast Backward functions

• All Song Play mode

• Repeat function

• Random function

• Playback position and setting

iPod Menu mode

iPod Menu mode is a selection of categories in iPod, which can be entered during iPod mode.

During iPod Menu display, if there is no operation within 10 seconds, it will cancel automatically.

During iPod Menu display, there are 6 categories to select from:

• PLAYLISTS

• ARTISTS

• ALBUMS

• SONGS

• GENRES

• COMPOSER

Each category will have its own submenu. Please refer iPod for each category description and structure.

Category Direct

Category can be selected directly with the corresponding button during iPod Menu mode as shown in the table below.

Random and Repeat function overview

Functions

RANDOM Track Random

All Random

REPEAT Track Repeat

All repeat

Acceptable Category mode All Song Play mode

Random playback within a category

Random Album playback selection within a category

Repeat a song

Repeat a category

Random all songs

Album Random for all songs

Repeat a song

Repeat all songs

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Playlist

EA1276 simulates the main unit as iPod.

Therefore, it can support all the playlists in iPod.

Note:

Please refer Acceptable playlist for more information.

How to create playlist

A playlist must be created in iPod prior to connection to the main unit. The main unit cannot be used to create a playlist. Please consult iPod

Users Manual for playlist creation.

Acceptable playlist

EA1276 can support all playlists that previously loaded into iPod before connection. However,

“On-the-go” playlist which is created by the iPod itself will not be supported.

When iPod is connected to EA1276 and main unit, main unit will search for available playlist.

Changing playlist

Playback will start from the fi rst song of the selected playlist when next/previous playlist function is performed.

Smart playlist

EA1276 might not play updated songs of “Smart

Playlist” properly after connection. It only plays the list set during connection.

7. USABLE iPod MODELS

iPod 4th Generation (Software Version 3.1 or higher).

iPod mini (Software Version 1.4 or higher).

iPod photo (Software Version 1.2 or higher, it does not apply to picture display).

iPod nano (Software Version 1.0 or higher, it does not apply to picture display).

iPod video

8. CHANGING MODE FROM iPod TO

OTHER

If the main unit source button is continuously pressed, the main unit will change from iPod mode to other mode (depending on connections and system installed). iPod playback is temporarily paused.

iPod setting and play position is kept as long as iPod is still connected during this period.

9. ERROR DISPLAYS

Error Display

ERROR 1

Reason

Communication error.

Corrective Measure

Change mode of main unit to others and change back to iPod or disconnect/reconnect iPod.

10. SPECIFICATIONS

General

Power Supply Voltage: 14 V DC, negative ground

Current Consumption: Less than 1 A

Weight: 0.5 kg

Dimensions (Figure 1):

100 mm (Width) x 30 mm (Height) x 110 mm (Depth)

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11. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

EA1276

Owner’s manual

CeNET cable (2.5 m) iPod Connection Cable (2 m)

Parts bag

• Velcro Hook

• Velcro Loop

• Special Screw (M4)

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