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Thank you for purchasing USASPEC product. This manual describes the functions and
operation of PA10-FORD iPod to FORD interface. Please read this manual before installing
this product to your vehicle.
KEY FEATURES
This interface connects an iPod or iPod mini directly to your FORD audio system
with following benefits :
e Connect directly iPod's audio output to FORD vehicle audio system for optimal sound
quality playback.
e Control iPod playback with CD Changer buttons on car radio.
Direct access and control of up to 5 favorite mobile Playlists.
e Maintain current Playlist when switching from portable to in-car use.
Charge the ¡Pod battery while playing, charging automatically ends at one hour after
¡Pod is paused to prevent car battery drain.
Plus-DVD player, Satellite radio or other audio device can be used in conjunction with
the ¡Pod through Aux Audio Input jack.
Plug-n-Play : This complete package includes installation cables, mounting
screws and user's manual.
COMPATIBILITY
This PA10-FORD interface is compatible with following iPod models featuring a dock
connector :
e ¡Pod СЗ (firmware version 2.2)
e ¡Pod G4 (firmware version 3.2)
e iPod mini (firmware version 1.1)
Future firmware updates for your iPod or iPod 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 and track numbers are displayed.
This interface is designed as an alternative replacement to the FORD 6 Disc CD changer
unit in your FORD vehicle. Therefore it is not possible to have the FORD 6 Disc CD
Changer and PA10-FORD ¡Pod interface simultaneously connected to your FORD radio.
The CD changer which is built-in the FORD radio will not be affected.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
PA10-FORD2 Package contains :
® PA10-FORD interface adapter.
« CAS-F12 Cable X 1.
e CAS-F16 Cable X 1.
e CB-PA14 iPod Connection Cable X 1.
e Mounting Screws X 4.
PA10-FORD2 is applicable to following FORD vehicles :
Crown Victoris, Grand Mraquis 96-97 Explorer, Mountaineer 96-97
Continental, Town Car 96-97 F-series Truck 96-97
Econoline 96-98 Ranger PU | 96-97
Expedition, Navigator 96-98 Windstar, Villager 96-98
Note: PA10-FORD is not applicable to vehicles equipped with Factory Navigation and
DVD systems. Radio must have CD button. Vehicles with JBL or Lux audio
systems requires the PA10-FORD1 package.
Step 1 - Remove the radio.
Step 2 - Disconnect existing CD changer from the radio if there is one.
Step 3 - Plug the round din plug of the CAS-F12 to PA10-FORD interface box where it is
labeled "RADIO"
Step 4 - Connect the other end of CAS-F12 to CAS-F16.
Step 5 - Plug the CAS-F16 cable to the back of radio.
Step 6 - Connect the audio output of your auxiliary devices to AUX input jack on
PA10-FORD (Please see detailed explanation in OPTION SELECTION below).
Step 7 - Plug CB-PA14 cable to PA10-FORD adaptor box where it is labeled "iPod".
Step 8 - Reinstall the radio.
2-POSITION DIP SWITCH
ON: when switch is at bottom position
AUX AUDIO INPUT:
The auxiliary inputs should get their signal from
a secondary source such as a Satellite receiver, a DVD player or etc...
ACC SWITCHED
OUTPUT(1 OMA MAX)
CONNECT
TO RADIO
CONNECT TO iPod
CB-PA14
CAR AUDIO
IVD Player or Satellite Receiver
Additional AUX INPUT Option Selection
PA10-FORD interface adaptor is capable to connect two audio sources to your FORD radio
including iPod. The additional audio source connects to the RCA input jack marked as AUX
AUDIO INPUT. If you choose to use AUX AUDIO INPUT, the DIP switch #1 and #2 at the
side of adaptor box must be set to "OFF" position (it is preset to "ON" at factory).
The audio source at AUX AUDIO INPUT can be accessed at CD 6 Track 1 after press
DISC key on the radio. CD 1 to CD 5 are for accessing Playlists and CD 6 is for accessing
all songs on iPod.
Section Il. OPERATION
A. Incase of the "AUX AUDIO INPUT" option is NOT selected, please proceed to
Section Ill "Connecting & disconnecting of iPod"
B. Incase of the "AUX AUDIO INPUT" option is selected, radio will display "CD 6 Track 1"
when DISC button is pressed. "CD 6 Track 1" gives access to the audio source
connected to AUX AUDIO INPUT port. Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE etc.
as you would normally do for the other program sources on the radio.
Note: The following iPod functions/features are not supported by this
interface device:
Display of artist and song title information.
“Track search by artist, song title, album or genre.
Section Ill. CONNECTING & DISCONNECTING of iPod
The procedures for connecting and disconnecting iPod to your PA10-FORD interface adaptor
are described in this section. Please follow these instructions to avoid problems of
connectivity and errors of synchronization between iPod and FORD radio.
WARNING!!
Use only the iPod connection cable ( USASPEC part no. CB-PA14) which comes with
PA10-FORD interface adaptor. iPod connection cables from other sources may look
similar, but they may damage your iPod.
IN-A. Connecting iPod to the interface
Turn your FORD radio ON before connecting your iPod. After connection, the iPod
will take a few moments to change to external control mode. On the screen of iPod will
then show
iPod
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OK to disconnect
and you are now able to select iPod mode.
Press the DISC button repeatedly until "CD 6-х" appears on the radio display (x is the
track number of "Now Playing" song on iPod). This display confirms that iPod mode has
been completely synchronized and activated. Synchronization timing varies according to
the number of Playlists on your iPod.
If iPod was playing previously before radio or ACC power was OFF, and the iPod
was not disconnected, playback resumes from where it stopped.
In case your 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.
Press and hold the Play/Pause button on iPod may get the normal iPod menu back faster.
Section IV. PLAYBACK OF SONGS ON iPod
IV-A. Playing content of your 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 Playlists on iPod. Please refer to "Playlist naming"
in this manual for more information regarding available and unavailable Playlists.
Every time when iPod is connected to the interface adaptor, the playback starts from "Now
Playing" song at DISC 6 by default.
If iPod was playing any of its Playlist right before connection, the same Playlist will continue
to play and repeated at disc 6 and iPod switches to "All" when fast forward button ( >»)
is pressed.
IV-B. Selecting a Playlist
Press DISC UP (A) or DISC DOWN (y) 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.
When iPod is connected to your FORD radio via interface adaptor, the iPod interface scans
all available Playlists on iPod. Playlists are related to DISC number in the following manner:
DISC 1: "FORD1..."
DISC 2: "FORD2..."
DISC 3: "FORDS..."
DISC 4: "FORD4..."
DISC 5: "FORDS..."
DISC 6: ALL SONGS on iPod
The naming of Playlist in ¡Tune for your FORD iPod interface must be exactly as shown.
"FORD" must be in capital letters and there can be no spaces between "FORD" text
and number.
However, you may add any text after the correct naming of a Playlist. (i.e. "FORD1-Jazz",
"FORD3_Favorite3" are acceptable Playlist names for PA10-FORD iPod interface.)
An unavailable Playlist will occur if no Playlist name matches the Playlist number. (For
example, if no Playlist has the name "FORD5" then DISC 5 will not be available.)
The iPod interface does not recognize a Playlists that contains no audio tracks regardless
of Playlist naming. The iPod interface also does not recognize the "On-The-Go" Playlist on
your iPod.
Section V. PLAYBACK CONTROLS
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 play for 10 seconds. If SCAN is
pressed at DISC 6, the entire songs on iPod will be scanned.
Random (Shuffle)
Press the random button (RND), songs within a Playlist will playback in random order. The
display of track number will change to start from 1 as it does on the iPod.
Repeat
Repeat of song being played is not supported.
Track Up/Down
Press the track up button to advance to the next track in the Playlist. Press the track down
button to the beginning of the track that is being played. Press the track down button twice
to return to the previous track.
If the track up and/or track down buttons are 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.
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If your FORD radio currently displays a maximum of two digits for track number. Track
number 100 displays as 01, track 101 as 02, track 102 as 03...
Press and / or hold the fast forward or fast reverse buttons (44 Pp), the track in the
Playlist advances or decreases in increment of 10 (i.e. 04, 14, 24...). When the end of
the Playlist is reached, 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 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 Forwa
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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.
Pressing and holding the forward or backward button will cause only the current track to
skip through at 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 then the iPod is selected on the radio, the iPod will pause.
Section VI. CAUTION
e in general, iPod has not been designed to withstand temperature extremes in automobiles.
Please consult your iPod Owner's Manual regarding acceptable operation and storage
temperatures.
e Do not disassemble or alter the cable and interface box.
e Make the connections correctly.
e Do not cut away the wire sheath and use the power for other equipments.
e Do not install in locations which might hinder vehicle operation or create hazards for
vehicle occupants.
e Having the wiring and installation done by professionals.
e Arrange wiring so it is not crimped or pinched.
e Do not use this product for purposes other than stated for the vehicle.
Note: iPod, iPod mini and ¡Tune are registered trade marks of Apple Computer, Inc.
FORD is a registered trade mark of Ford Motor Company.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Your iPod or iPod mini through FORD Car Stereo System!
KEY FEATURES
This interface connects an iPod or iPod mini directly to your FORD audio system
with following benefits :
« Connect directly iPod's audio output to FORD vehicle audio system for optimal sound
quality playback.
Control iPod playback with CD Changer buttons on car radio.
Direct access and control of up to 5 favorite mobile Playlist.
Maintain current Playlist when switching from portable to in-car use.
Charge the iPod battery while playing, charging automatically ends at one hour after
iPod is paused to prevent car battery drain.
Plus-DVD player, Satellite radio or other audio device can be used in conjunction with
the iPod through Aux Audio Input jack.
Plug-n-Play : This complete package includes installation cables, mounting
screws and user's manual.
COMPATIBILITY DvD Player or
This PA10-FORD interface is compatible with Satellite Receiver
following iPod models featuring a dock connector : |
e ¡Pod G3 (firmware version 2.2)
iPod G4 (firmware version 3.2) AUDIO | DVD
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e iPod mini (firmware version 1.1)
CAR AUDIO ES USASPEC
iPod INTERFACE
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
PA10-FORD is applicable to following FORD vehicles :
Crown Victoris, Grand Mraquis 96-97 Explorer, Mountaineer 96-97
Continental, Town Car | 96-97 F-series Truck 96-97
Econoline = 96-98 Ranger PU 96-97
Expedition, Navigator 96-98 Windstar, Villager 96-98
Note: PA10-FORD is not applicable to vehicles equipped with Factory Navigation and
DVD systems. Radio must have CD button. Vehicles with JBL or Lux audio
systems requires the PA10-FORD1 package. Ä
Each USASPEC iPod interface model is vehicle specific. USASSPEC Makes iPod interface for
BMW, Honda, Chrysler, GM, Ford, VW, Toyota, Volvo and many more!
Check applications on package or with salesperson to determine the correct vehicle fit.
Or go to www.usaspec.com for vehicle specific application information.
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