PXDXFB Auxiliary input Adapter Installation Guide for 2000-04 Focus with Radio

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PXDXFB
Auxiliary input Adapter
Installation Guide for 2000-04 Focus with Blaupunkt Radio
Revised August 25, 2015
1. To remove radio simply push tools into keyholes on both
Introduction:
sides of the radio until locked, then (1) pull tools slightly
Many Ford Focus Owners with the Blaupunkt stereo are having a
sideways and (2) pull forward as illustrated in Fig. 1.1
difficult time finding an effective way of connecting their portable
audio devices to the car system. Many are turned away, offered an
FM Modulator, told nothing is available or recommended replacing
the radio. Many may have accepted this premise, but for those
looking for a much better solution we offer an exclusive Kit.
Kit The
PXDXFB Kit works on 20002000-04 Focus Blaupunkt Radio model
3S4T3S4T-18C869 and the only requirement is to disconnect the factory
external CD Changer**,
Changer but with the storage capacity of most
Fig. 1.1
portable devices, sacrificing the CD Changer should be an easy
decision.
Installation: (At the radio)
Remove radio from the dashboard to gain access to the
connectors. This kit includes the tools required to remove the
radio (See Fig. 1)
1
Fig. 2
Radio Connectors
2. The radio connectors resemble those seen in Fig.2
Fig.2
3. Connect the blue/ green plug from adapter harness (See Fig.
3) to C-2 and C-3 slots on radio connector (See
See Fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Radio Removal Tool
Fig. 3
Adapter harness
4. Connect the 22-way Molex plug on Adapter harness (See Fig.
3) to the 22-way connector on Main Module (See Fig. 4)
4
Fig. 4
22-way Molex connector
5. Turn dip switches # 2 & # 8 t o “ON” or down. All others
should be “OFF” or Up (See Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
dip-switches
6. Connect the included 8-pin DIN to RCA OR 8-pin DIN to
3.5mm cable to the Main Module. (See Fig. 6)
6
Fig. 6
8-pin DIN input
7. Route the 3.5mm plug to the front of the dash or location where
audio device will reside (within 6 ft.) OR connect and route a set
of audio cables (not included) to audio device
Frequently asked questions
Test Operation:
Operation:
1.
1. Turn the Radio “ON”
Does the PXDXFB
PXDX FB work on other Focus Radios
NO;
NO; The PXDXFB is exclusive t0 Ford Focus CD/MP3 Player
2. Press the “CD
CDC
CDC” button to enter CD Changer/Aux Mode
manufactured by Blaupunkt (as seen in below picture).
3. Connect your audio device to 3.5mm jack using the gray 6 ft.
Audio cable (See Fig. 6)
6 or to RCA jacks.
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
3.5mm plug
4. Search audio device for a song and hit play. Music from
Audio device will play on car speakers.
If your 2000-04 Focus has a different radio, please call or email us for other
possible solution.
2.
5. Use radio volume control button to set the playback level. To
NO;
NO; Auxiliary input adapters are passive devices that do not control
reduce distortion we recommended setting the audio device
volume level to 50% or less
Can I use the radio buttons to control the audio device
the audio device.
3.
Can I charge my iPod or iPhone from this device
NO;
NO; Purchase optional PODCBLBPODCBLB-5V dock cable provides audio
Warning! Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from the
playback and charging (no controls) of Apple iPod and iPhones with
radio. You must use the audio devices built-in controls to access
audio files.
30-pin connectors or purchase our PXDPFB Kit.
4.
I have followed the instructions but the radio does not recognize
the adapter. What do you suggest?
6. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall the
Radio.
Please make sure the dip-switches before connecting module to harness
otherwise the radio may not recognize the adapter.
** External or remote CD Changer refers to the optional Changer installed on
the lower dash, center armrest, hatch, trunk etc. (external CD Changer is not the
Changer built-into the head unit)
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