Model
PA11-VW
to VW car stereo Interface
OWNER'S
MANUAL
TECH. SUPPORT
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Thank you for purchasing product. This manual describes the functions and operation of PA11-VW interface for VW cars. Please read this manual before installing the product to your vehicle.
Section 1. ABOUT YOUR INTERFACE PA11-VW
This interface connects an directly to your VW audio system. Its on-board software translates commands from your VW CD changer controls into commands that the understands. This interface enables the to take the place of a VW CD changer and provides the following benefits:
Directs the 's audio output to VW vehicle audio system for optimal sound quality
playback.
Controls the via vehicle's radio and steering wheel controls.
Charges the 's internal battery, and charging stops automatically at one hour after
is paused.
Compatibility
This PA11-VW interface is compatible with (G3 and G4) and mini models featuring a dock connector. The functionality and features of the interface described in this owner's manual are confirmed with firmware version 1.3 for mini, firmware version 2.3 and 3.0.2 for and firmware version 1.1 for photo.
Future firmware updates for your or mini may affect the features and functions described in this owner's manual.
Display of artist and song title information, track search by artist, song title, album or genre are NOT supported. Only the Playlist number and track number are displayed on radio.
This interface is designed as an alternative replacement to the VW 6 disc CD changer unit in your VW vehicle. Therefore it is not possible to have the slave VW 6 disc CD changer and PA11-VW interface simultaneously connected to your VW radio.
The CD changer which is built-in the VW radio is not affected.
Package Contents
PA11-VW contains one each of PA11-VW interface adopter CB-PVW and CB-PA14 cables.
Applications
PA11-VW is applicable to the following VW vehicles:
Jetta
Passat
98-05
98-05
Note: Radios must have round SCAN button.
PA11-VW is not applicable to some 98-99 year models equipped with BOSE or
Premier radio that have 13-pin din plug.
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Section 2. PLAYLIST MODE, DIRECT MODE and AUX OPTION
PA11-VW provides two ways to control your through car radio, namely Playlist Mode and Direct Mode.
2-1 Direct Mode: Search and select music on directly just as you would in portable
use. The sound of music will play back through your car stereo. Use the track up
down, fast forward and reverse buttons on your radio to control music playback.
All control functions on are available to use too. Please see section 4 of this
manual for additional information
2-2 Playlist Mode: Operate and control the like it is a CD changer. This mode
allows you to access up to five Playlists on the . This is also referenced as
External Control Mode of the . The detail instruction of Playlist creation and
playback controls are in section 5 of this manual.
DIP switch #2 is for mode selection use. "ON" position is for Playlist Mode and "OFF" position is for Direct Mode. It is preset to Playlist Mode at factory.
Note: Disconnect from PA11-VW before switching DIP switch #2 for mode alteration.
2-3 Additional AUX INPUT Option Selection
PA11-VW interface adaptor is capable of connecting two audio sources to your
VW radio including the . The additional audio source connects to the RCA
input jack labeled as AUX INPTUT. If you choose to use AUX INPUT, the DIP
switch #1 at the side of adaptor box must be set to "OFF" position (factory presets it
at "ON" position).
The audio source at AUX INPUT can be accessed at CD 6 Track 1 after selecting CD
changer SOURCE on the radio. CD 1 to CD 4 are for accessing Playlists and CD 5 is
for accessing all songs on .
Operation of AUX
If the "AUX INPUT" option is selected, radio will display "CD 6 Track 1" when AUX
button is pressed. "CD 6 Track 1" gives access to the audio source connected to AUX
INPUT port.
Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and etc. as you would normally do for the other program sources on the radio.
Section 3. INSTALLATION
Step 1- Remove radio from the dash.
Step 2- Plug the round din plug on CB-PVW to PA11-VW interface adaptor where it is
labeled "RADIO" .
Step 3- Plug the black rectangular connector on CB-PVW cable to the factory prewired
connector for CD changer. (If a CD changer exists, disconnect it first.)
Step 4-a- Connect the audio output of your auxiliary devices to AUX input jack on PA11-VW
adapter box if the additional AUX option is selected by setting the DIP swich#1
to "OFF" position.
Step 4-b- Set the DIP switch #2 to "OFF" position only if the Direct Mode is preferred.
Step 5- Plug CB-PA14 cable to PA11-VW adaptor box where it is labeled "iPod" .
Step 6- Reinstall radio to the dash.
WARNING!!
Use only the connection cable which comes with PA11-VW interface adaptor.
connection cables from other sources may look similar, but they may damage your .
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CONNECT
TO RADIO
TO RADIO
FRONT VIEW
CB-PVW
TO iPod
REAR VIEW
FACTORY
PRE-WIRE
CB-PA14
Player or Satellite Receiver
CAR AUDIO
Section 4. CONNECTING & PLAYING of in DIRECT MODE
When the is connected to the adaptor, 's screen will go blank for few seconds before the normal screen returns. Set SOURCE to CD changer on your radio, the audio of music will be played back at DISC 5 and Track 1. Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and etc. as you would normally do for the other program sources on the radio.
Section 5. CONNECTING & PLAYING of in PLAYLIST MODE
5-1 Connecting to the interface
Turn your VW radio ON before connecting your . After connection, the will take a few moments to change to external control mode. On the screen of will then show
VW
OK to disconnect and you are now able to select mode.
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5-2 Select mode on VW radio
Press the CD or SOURCE button on radio repeatedly until "CD 6-x" appears on the radio display (x is the track number of "Now Playing" song on ). This display confirms that
mode has been completely synchronized and activated. Synchronization timing varies according to the number of Playlists on your .
If was playing previously before radio or ACC power was OFF, and the was not disconnected, playback resumes from where it was stopped.
5-3 Disconnecting from the interface
If your is disconnected during playback in mode, the radio will automatically switch to AM/FM mode.
After disconnecting, screen changes from the external control mode screen back to the normal menu. Press and hold the Play/Pause button on may get the normal menu back faster.
5-4 Playback of songs on
All audio tracks on your will be played at disc 6. Track order is determined by the default order on your . Selecting disc 1 to disc 5 on radio will allow playback of 5
Playlists on if adapter's AUX option is not selected.
Every time when is connected to the interface adapter, the playback starts from
"Now Playing" song at disc 6 by default.
If was playing any of its Playlist right before the connection, the same Playlist will continue to play and repeated at disc 6 and will switch to "All" as soon as fast forward button ( ) is pressed.
5-5 Selecting a Playlist
Press DISC UP ( ) or DISC DOWN (V) button to select a Playlist. The selected Playlist will begin playing and the Playlist number and track number will be displayed. In rare cases, this may take up to few seconds for the completion of synchronization.
After playing the last song in the current Playlist, playback will start again from the first track of this Playlist.
Playlist naming
When is connected to your radio via PA11-VW interface adapter, the adapter scans
all available Playlists on and look for designated "VW" Playlists which are created
for direct access with the DISC controls on VW radio. The designated "VW" Playlists are
related to DISC number in the following manner:
DISC 1: "VW1..."
DISC 2: "VW2..."
DISC 3: "VW3..."
DISC 4: "VW4..."
DISC 5: "VW5..."
DISC 6: ALL SONGS on
The naming of designated "VW" Playlists in iTune for PA11-VW interface must be exactly as shown. "VW" must be in capital letters and there can be no spaces between "VW" text and number.
However, you may add any text after the correct naming of a Playlist. (i.e. "VW1-Jazz",
"VW3_Favorite3" are acceptable Playlist names for PA11-VW interface.)
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If no designated "VW" Playlists are created, PA11-VW adapter automatically relates
to the first five Playlists on to DISC number 1 to 5 regardless Playlist naming.
If less than five designated "VW" Playlists are created, PA11-VW adapter automatically
fills up the rest of DISC numbers beginning with the first available Playlist on .
Example: if only three designated "VW1", "VW3" and "VW5" Playlists are created, the
disc number on radio will be:
DISC 1: "VW1..."
DISC 3: "VW3..." nd
DISC 4: (2 available Playlist on )
DISC 5: "VW5..."
The interface does not recognize a Playlists that contains no audio tracks regardless of Playlist naming. The interface also does not recognize the "On-The-Go" Playlist on your .
5-6 Playback function controls
You can control playback with several functions. These functions are generally cancelled when you press select radio buttons; disconnect the , or POWER OFF the radio or
ACC.
SCAN
Press the scan button, each track in the current Playlist play for 10 seconds. If SCAN is pressed at DISC 6, it will play all songs in for 10 seconds each.
Random (Shuffle)
Press the "RDM" random button, songs and Playlist will playback in random order.
Some radio models use the "P scan" button to activate random mode.
Repeat
Repeat of a song being played is not supported.
Track Up/Down
Press the "NEXT" button to advance to the next track in the Playlist. Press the "PREV" button to go to the beginning of the track that is being played. Press the track down button twice to go to the previous track.
If the track up or track down buttons is pressed quickly in repetition, the track numbers displayed may change unevenly. You may also hear short bits of audio during repeated presses of track up and track down buttons.
If your VW radio currently displays a maximum of two digits for track number.
Track number 100 will be displayed as 01, track 101as 02, track 102 as 03...
Fast Track Search (x10)
Press the "FWD" (fast forward) or "REV" (fast reverse buttons) will advance or retreat through the tracks in the Playlist in increments of 10 (i.e. 04, 14, 24...). When the end of the Playlists reached, the search will stop at track 1, and then continue by increments of
10 (i.e. 19, 29, 1, 11...).
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Press and hold the fast forward or fast reverse buttons for more than 4 seconds; the search will jump to the last track or the first track of the Playlist.
If you are in scan mode, the mode will be cancelled.
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Play
This function applies only in random mode. Since engaging or disengaging the random mode does not stop playback of the current song, you can change into or out of random mode to do the fast track search (x10) function, or the fast forward/fast backward play function.
Press and hold the forward or backward button will cause only the current tack to skip through at speed.
During fast forward, when the end of the current track is reached, the will start playing the next random track at normal speed. During fast backward, when the start of the current track is reached, the track will start playing again at normal speed. To continue fast forward or fast reverse play, release the button and press it again.
Changing source to AM/FM, CD, Cassette
When a source other then the is selected on radio, the will pause.
Section 6. CAUTION
In general, has not been designed to withstand temperature extremes in automobiles.
Please consult your Owner's Manual regarding acceptable operation and storage temperatures.
Do not disassemble or alter the cable and interface box.
Make the connections correctly.
Do not cut away the wire sheath or use the power for other equipments.
Do not install in locations which might hinder vehicle operation or create hazards for vehicle occupants.
Having the wiring and installation done by professionals.
Arrange wiring so it is not crimped or pinched.
Do not use this product for purposes other than stated for the vehicle
Note: , mini, photo and iTune are registered trade marks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
XM is a trade mark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
VW is a registered trade mark of Volkswagen Group.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Model
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KEY FEATURES
This interface connects an or mini directly to your VW audio system with following benefits :
Connect directly 's audio output to VW vehicle audio system for optimal sound quality playback.
In Playlist Mode: Select songs and Playlists on with CD changer button on radio.
In Direct Mode: Search and select songs directly on .
Maintain current Playlist when switching from portable to in-car use.
Charge the battery while playing, charging automatically ends at one hour after
is paused to prevent car battery drain.
Plus-DVD player, Satellite radio or other audio device can be used in conjunction with the through Aux Audio Input jack.
Plug-n-Play : This complete package includes installation cables, mounting screws and user's manual.
Player or
Satellite Receiver
COMPATIBILITY
This PA11-VW interface is compatible with
mini firmware version 1.3
firmware version 2.3 and 3.0.2
photo firmware version 1.1
CAR AUDIO
Display of artist and song title information, track search by artist, song title, album or genre are NOT supported. Only the Playlist and track numbers are displayed.
APPLICATIONS
PA11-VW is applicable to the following VW vehicles:
Jetta
Passat
98-05
98-05
Note: Radios must have round SCAN button.
PA11-VW is not applicable to some 98-99 year models equipped with BOSE or
Premier radio that have 13-pin din plug.
XM is a trade mark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
VW is a registered trade mark of Volkswagen Group.
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