USASpec PA11 CHR iPod interface User manual

Below you will find brief information for iPod interface PA11 CHR. The PA11-CHR interface connects the iPod or iPod mini directly to Chrysler audio system. It enables the iPod to take place of a Chrysler CD Changer and provides several benefits, such as direct connection of the iPod to Chrysler vehicle audio system, control iPod playback with CD Changer buttons on car radio, direct access to 5 favorite playlist, charging the iPod battery, auxiliary audio input.

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NTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL
1. ABOUT THE PA11-CHR INTERFACE
The PA11-CHR interface connects the iPod or iPod mini directly to Chrysler audio system. Its onboard software translates commands from either your Chrysler CD Changer controls into
commands that the iPod understands. This interface enables the iPod to take place of a Chrysler
CD Changer and provides the following benefits:
1. Direct connection of the iPod to Chrysler vehicle audio system for optimum sound quality
2. Control iPod playback with CD Changer buttons on car radio
3. Direct access and control of up to 5 favorite playlist
4. Charge the iPod internal battery --- and charging stops automatically at one hour after
iPod is paused. iPod will go to SLEEP mode after charging.
5. Auxiliary audio input (connect additional audio devices and listed to them on the factory
system)
6. Plug-n-play: includes installation cable, mounting screws and owner’s manual.
COMPATIBILITY
The PA11-CHR interface is compatible with iPod (G3, G4, G5) iPod Mini, Nano, Photo, Video
models featuring a dock connector. The functionality and features of the iPod interface
described in this owner’s manual are confirmed with software version:
iPod
Firmware v2..3
iPod Nano
iPod Photo
iPod Video
iPod Mini
firmware 1.0 Firmware 1.2 firmware 1.0 firmware v1.4
firmware v3.1 (G4)
Please visit www.apple.com/iPod and update the firmware on your iPod.
Future firmware updates for your iPod, iPod Mini, iPod photo or iPod video may affect the
features and functions described in this owner’s manual.
Note: Display of artist and song title information, track search and artist, song title, album or genre is
NOT supported. Only the Playlist number and track number are displayed on the radio.
This interface is designed as an alternate replacement to the Chrysler 6 Disc CD Changer.
Therefore it is not possible to have the Chrysler 6 disc CD changer and the PA11-CHR iPod interface
simultaneously connected to the Chrysler radio.
2. PLAYLIST MODE, DIRECT MODE AND AUX. OPTION
The PA11-CHR provides two ways to control your iPod through the car radio, namely Playlist Mode
and Direct Mode.
2-1 DIRECT MODE: Search and select music on the iPod directly just as you would in portable use.
Music will playback 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 the iPod will still be
available. Please see section 4 of this manual for additional information.
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2-2 PLAYLIST MODE: Operate and control the iPod as if it was a CD Changer. This mode allows you
to access up to five playlist on the iPod. This is also referred to as External Control Mode. (See
Playlist Naming in section 4 of this manual).
Dip switch #2 on the PA11-CHR interface is for mode selection. The “ON” position is for Playlist
Mode and the “OFF” position is for Direct Mode. It is preset to “ON” (Playlist Mode) at the factory.
When in Playlist Mode the iPod is switched to External Control Mode and neither the
controls on the iPod nor the display are active—the iPod will displays “CHR, OK TO
DISCONNECT”.
Note: Disconnect the iPod from the PA11-CHR before switching DIP switch #2 from one mode to
the other.
2-3 AUX ADDITIONAL “AUX INPUT OPTION” SELECTION
PA11-CHR interface adapter is also capable of connecting an Auxiliary audio source to your
Chrysler radio, including the iPod. The additional audio source connects to the RCA input jack
marked “AUX AUDIO INPUT”. If you choose to use the “AUX AUDIO INPUT”, DIP switch #1 at the
side of the interface box must be set to the “OFF” position (it is preset to “ON” at factory).
The audio source (XM radio, DVD player, MP3 Player, Game system etc.) connected to the
“AUX AUDIO INPUT” can be accessed at CD 6 Track1 after selecting CD Changer mode on
the Chrysler radio. CD 1 to CD4 are for accessing Playlist and CD 5 is for accessing all songs on
the iPod.
2-4 AUXILIARY INPUT OPERATION
If the “AUX AUDIO INPUT” option is selected, the radio will display “CD 6 Track 1” when DISC 6
button is pressed. Use “CD 6 Track 1” to access the audio source connected the “AUX AUDIO
INPUT” port. Adjust VOLUME, BASS, and TREBLE etc. as you would normally do for the other
program sources on the radio.
3. CONNECTING &amp; PLAYING THE iPod IN DIRECT MODE
The procedures for connecting and disconnecting the iPod to your PA11-CHR interface adapter
are described in this section. Please follow these instructions to avoid connectivity problems or
synchronizations errors between the iPod and CHRYSLER radio. When the iPod is connected to the
interface, the iPod’s screen will go blank for a few seconds before the normal screen returns. Set
the source on the radio to CD Changer, the audio from the iPod will be played back at DISC 5
Track1. Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE etc as you normally do for the other programs sources on the
radio.
4. CONNECTING &amp; PLAYINGTHE iPod IN PLAYLIST MODE
4-1. Connecting the iPod to the interface.
Turn your CHRYSLER radio ON before connecting your iPod. After connection, the iPod will take a
few minutes to change to external control mode. The iPod screen will then show:
You are now able to select iPod mode.
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4-2 SELECTING iPod MODE ON THE CHRYSLER RADIO
Press the “MODE” or “CD-C” button repeatedly until “CD 1-x” appears on the display (x is the track
number for the “Now Playing” song on iPod). This display confirms that iPod mode has been
completely synchronized and active. Synchronization timing varies according to the number of
playlist on your iPod. If the iPod was playing previous to turning the Radio’s ACC power OFF, and
the iPod was not disconnected, playback resumes from where it stopped.
4-3 DISCONNECTING THE iPod FROM THE INTERFACE
If the iPod is disconnected during playback in iPod mode, the radio will automatically switch to
AM/FM mode. After disconnecting, wait until the iPod screen changes from the External Control
Mode screen back to the normal menu before attempting to reconnect to the interface.
Tip: If you press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button on the iPod, you may get the normal iPod menu
back faster.
4-4 PLAYING SONGS ON THE iPod
All audio tracks on your iPod will be played (All Play) at DISC 6 if the AUX option is not selected.
Track order is determined by the default order on your iPod. Selecting DISC 1 to DISC 5 on radio will
allow playback of 5 playlist on the iPod. Please refer to “Playlist naming” in this manual for more
information regarding available and unavailable playlist. Every time the iPod is connected to the
interface, playback begins at the “Now Playing” song at DISC 6 by default.
If the iPod was playing any of its playlist right before connection, the same playlist will continue to
play and repeated at DISC 6 and the iPod switches to “ALL” when the FF (►►) button is pressed.
4-5 SELECTING A PLAYLIST
Press DISC UP (Λ) 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 a few seconds to complete synchronization. After playing the last song in the current playlist,
playback will start again from the first track on this playlist.
4-6 PLAYLIST NAMING
Once the iPod™ or iPod™ mini is connected to your CHRYSLER radio via the PA11-CHR,
the iPod interface scans all available playlist on the iPod and looks for designated “CHR”
playlist which are created for direct access with the DISC buttons on the Chrysler radio.
The designated &quot;CHR&quot; playlist relate to the DISC number in the following manner:
Preset #’s
DISC1
DISC2
DISC3
DISC4
DISC5
DISC6
Playlist(s) names
CHR1
CHR2
CHR3
CHR4
CHR5
ALL SONGS on iPod
Naming a playlist in iTunes™ for your CHRYSLER iPod interface must be exactly as shown. “CHR”
must be in capital letters and there can be no spaces between “CHR” text and the “DISC”
number. However, you may add any text after the correct name and number has been
assigned. The following is an example of correct playlist naming with additional text:
DISC1
DISC2
DISC3
DISC4
DISC5
CHR1_Love
CHR2_Discount
CHR3_Car
CHR4_Stereo
CHR5_Service
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Note: If no designated “CHR” playlist were created, the PA11-CHR interface automatically relates
the first five playlist on the iPod to DISC number 1 to 5 regardless of playlist naming.
If less than five designated “CHR” playlist were created, the PA11-CHR interface automatically fills
up the rest of the DISC numbers beginning with the first available playlist on the iPod.
Example: If only three designated “CHR1”, “CHR3” and “CHR5” playlists were created, the DISC
numbers on the radio would be:
DISC1
DISC2
DISC3
DISC4
DISC5
CHR1
(1st available playlist on the iPod)
CHR3
(2nd available playlist on the iPod)
CHR5
Note: The PA11-CHR does not recognize a playlist that contains no audio tracks regardless of playlist
naming. The PA11-CHR does not recognize the “On-The-Go” playlist on your iPod
.
4-7 PLAYBACK CONTROL FUNCTIONS
You can control playback with several functions. These functions are generally cancelled when you
press select radio buttons; disconnect the iPod, or POWER OFF the radio or ACC.
Scan
Press the “SCAN” button, each track in the current playlist will play for 10 seconds. If
“SCAN” is pressed at DISC 6, all songs on the iPod will be scanned.
Random (Shuffle)
Press the &quot;RANDOM” button (RND) on the radio, songs within a playlist will playback in
random order. The track number display will change to start from 1 as it does on the iPod.
The radio will continue to play this way until “RND” is deactivated.
Repeat
Repeat of song being played is NOT supported.
Track Up/Down
Press the Track▲ button to advance to the next track in the playlist. Press the Track ▼
button to move to the beginning of the track being played. Press the track ▼ button
twice to return to the previous track. If the track ▲ and track ▼ buttons are pressed
quickly in repetition, the track numbers display may change unevenly. You may also hear
short bits of audio during repeat presses of track up and track down buttons. There is no
limit to the number of songs on a playlist, but the majority of CHRYSLER radios currently
displays a maximum of two digits for track number, so after track 99 the display will restart
at 1 for example- Track number 100 displays as 01 track 101 displays as 02, track 102 as 03
…
Fast Track Search (x10)
Press the Fast Forward or Fast Reverse,(◄◄►►) the track in the playlist advances or
decreases in increment of 10 (i.e. 04, 14, 24…). When you reach the end of the playlist,
the search will stop at track 1, and then continue by increments of 10 (i.e. 19, 29, 1, 11).
Press and hold the Fast Forward or Fast Reverse button 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.
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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 must go in or out of random
mode to do the fast track search (x10) function, or the fast forward/fast backward play
function.
Pressing and holding the FF or RW button causes the current track to skip through at high
speed. During fast forward, when the end of the current track is reached, the iPod 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 than the iPod (i.e. Radio, Cassette etc) is selected on the radio, the
iPod will pause.
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY LIST
The PA11-CHR is compatible with the following Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Model/Year factory
radios with a “Mode” or “CD-C” radios.
The PA11-CHR has been tested and optimized to work on the following:
Year
1998-04
1995-04
2004-06
2001-05
2001-06
2001-06
2001-06
2001-03
1998-04
2000-05
2001-06
2002-05
1999-04
2002-06
2003-06
† Except vehicles with OEM DVD system
Model
300M, LHS
Concorde
Pacifica
PT Cruiser
Sebring, Cirrus
Town &amp; Country,
Voyager†
Caravan†
Durango
Intrepid
Neon
Status
Ram
G. Cherokee
Liberty
Wrangler
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the factory radio from the dash
2. Disconnect existing CD Changer from the radio connectors if there is one
3. Plug the CAS-CXi round DIN plug to the PA11-CHR interface box labeled
“RADIO”
4. Connect the other end of the CAS-CXi to the factory radio CD Changer
connector, (Radios with “Mode” button use the square connector on the CASCXi).
(Radios with “CD-C” button, remove rubber cover with the silver warning tape
and plug into radios 8-pin DIN connector.)
5. Connect the audio output of the auxiliary device to AUX input jack on the
PA11-CHR if additional AUX option was selected by setting the DIP switch #1 to
“OFF”
6. Set Dip switch #2 to “OFF” only if Direct Mode is preferred.
7. Plug CB-PA14 cable to PA11-CHR adapter box labeled “iPod”
8. Reinstall Radio
WARNING!!
Use only the iPod connection cable (part no. CB-PA14) included with the PA11-CHR interface. IPod
connection cables from other sources may look similar, but using them may damage your iPod.
Revised October 9, 2009
iPod™ iPod™ Mini and iTune™ are trademarks of Apple Computers Inc. registered in the USA and other countries.
Chrysler is a registered trade mark of Daimler Chrysler Corporation.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
&copy; 1995-05 Discount Car Stereo, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark
holders.
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Design Change Notice for USA Spec PA11-CHR
In order to improve the handling of Audiobook and to support streaming music downloads
on iPhone or iTouch, the Hybrid Mode has been deleted and design changes are also
implemented to Playlist Mode and Direct Mode.
Playing iPod with revised Playlist Mode and Direct Mode as follow:
In case of configuration A: (in Playlist Mode with RCA AUX OFF or Disabled)
1. When iPod
a.
b.
c.
is connected to interface MODE or CD button on radio is pressed:
IPod will begin play at DISC #5
iPod screen will show &quot;OK to Disconnect&quot; or &quot;Accessory is attached&quot;
iPod will continue to play tracks in the Folder which was played prior to
connecting the iPod to the interface.
d. As soon as the last track of the Folder is played, iPod will go to the first track in
All songs folder.
2. When returning to DISC #5 from a Playlist (i.e. any DISC among DISC #1 to DISC #4), DISC
#5 will continue play the track where it was left but points to All Songs Folder regardless
which Folder or Playlist was played at DISC #5 previously.
3. When DIRECT control from IPod is desired, select DISC #6 on radio. IPod's screen and click
wheel will be unlocked. Switch folder or playlist as you would in portable use of IPod.
•
•
•
Application Tip: Use DISC #6, iPod Direct to listen the stream music downloads
from iPhone or iTouch (Wi -Fi)
Song title display on radio is not supported.
When return to DISC #5 (All songs) from DISC #6 (iPod Direct), DISC #5 will
continue play the track and folder of iPod being played' at DISC #6 until the last
track of the Folder is completed.
4. If iPod has more than 4 Playlists created with iTunes, please refer to Playlist Naming
section of interface manual.
5. Use DISC up and DISC down knob on radio to change disc or playlist.
In case of configuration B: (in Playlist Mode with RCA AUX ON or Enabled)
1. When iPod is connected to interface and MODE or CD button on radio is pressed:
a. iPod will begin play at DISC #4
b. iPod screen will show &quot;OK to Disconnect&quot; or' Accessory is attached&quot;
c. iPod will continue to play songs in the Folder which was played prior to iPod being
connected to interface adaptor
d. As soon as the last track of the Folder is played, iPod will go to the first track in All
Songs folder.
2. When return to DISC #4 from a Playlist (i.e. any Disc among DISC #1 to DISC #4), DISC #4
will continue play the track where it was left but points to All Songs folder regardless which
Folder or Playlist was played at DISC #4 previously.
3 When DIRECT control from IPod is desired, select DISC #5 on radio. IPod's screen and click
wheel will be unlocked and switch song or playlist as you would in portable use of IPod.
• Application Tip: Use DISC #5 iPod Direct to listen the stream music downloads
from iPhone or ITouch (Wi - Fi).
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Song title display on radio is not supported in iPod Direct.
When return to DISC #4 (All Songs) from DISC #5 (iPod Direct), DISC #5 will
continue play the
track and folder of iPod being played at DISC #6 until the
last track of title folder is completed.
6. If iPod has more than 3 Playlists created in iTunes, please refer to the Playlist Naming
section of interface manual.
7. DISC #6 is for the RCA AUX.
8. Use DISC up or DISC down knob on radio to change disc or playlist.
Summary of Playlist Mode Operation;
•
•
In the case of A:
DIP switch #1=ON
DIP switch #2 =ON
At.... Radio Plays
Disc 1 Playlist # 1
Disc 2 Playlist # 2
Disc 3 Playlist # 3
Disc 4 Playlist # 4
Disc 5 All Songs
Disc 6 iPod Direct
In the case of B:
DIP switch #1=OFF
DIP switch #2 =ON
At....
Radio Plays
Disc 1 Playlist # 1
Disc 2 Playlist # 2
Disc 3 Playlist # 3
Disc 4 Ail Songs
Disc 5 iPod Direct
Disc 6 RCA AUX
PA11-CHR
iPod, iPhone, iTouch and iTunes are registered trade mark of Apple Computer Inc.
Revised on: October 9, 2009
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Key Features

Direct connection
Control iPod playback
Direct access to 5 playlists
Charging the iPod battery
Auxiliary audio input
Plug-n-play

Frequently Answers and Questions

What kind of iPods are compatible with the PA11-CHR interface?

The PA11-CHR interface is compatible with iPod (G3, G4, G5) iPod Mini, Nano, Photo, Video models featuring a dock connector.

Can I use the Chrysler 6 Disc CD Changer and the PA11-CHR iPod interface simultaneously?

This interface is designed as an alternate replacement to the Chrysler 6 Disc CD Changer. Therefore it is not possible to have the Chrysler 6 disc CD changer and the PA11-CHR iPod interface simultaneously connected to the Chrysler radio.

How do I select between Playlist Mode and Direct Mode?

Dip switch #2 on the PA11-CHR interface is for mode selection. The “ON” position is for Playlist Mode and the “OFF” position is for Direct Mode.

How do I use the Auxiliary Input option?

If you choose to use the “AUX AUDIO INPUT”, DIP switch #1 at the side of the interface box must be set to the “OFF” position.

What is the difference between Playlist Mode and Direct Mode?

Playlist Mode allows you to access up to five playlist on the iPod. Direct Mode allows you to search and select music on the iPod directly just as you would in portable use.