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VOLKSWAGEN iPod ADAPTER OWNERS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Precision Interface Electronics (PIE) has released a new line of VW iPod interfaces that allow you to interface your iPod or iPod Mini directly to the OEM (factory) radio in your Volkswagen Group Vehicle. Using this interface, the iPod will take the place of the VW CD Changer, noted you will see the difference in operations. The radio will be able to directly access your playlist (s), just like changing disc. If any playlist contain more than 100 tracks, the tracks will be divided into sub-folder of 100 tracks each. These folders are referred to as BANKS. The CD Changer function of the radio will be utilized to operate the iPod, allowing you to benefit from: 1. Direct connection of the iPod to VW vehicle audio system for optimum sound quality 2. Control iPod playback with the CD Changer buttons on the VW radio 3. Direct access and control of up to 6 favorite playlist 4. Charges the iPod internal battery 5. Plug-n-play: includes installation cable, interface and owners manual
Note: If a Volkswagen CD Changer is present, you must disconnect it before installing this interface.

COMPATIBILITY

Use with one of the following iPod models: iPod (G3/G4) , iPod Photo and iPod mini equipped with a dock connector. Note: The operation and functions of this interface described herein have only been confirmed with the following firmware versions (see apple.com/iPod for firmware updates*)
iPod firmware v2.2 firmware v3.0 (G4)

iPod Mini firmware v1.1

*control functions may not remain the same after updating the iPod with firmware not specified in this manual

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PLAYLIST NAMING
Once your iPod or iPod mini is connected to the interface, the radio will see all the playlist(s) as CD's. The VW radio will allow a maximum of 6 CDs/playlist (i.e. presets 1 - 6). Therefore, you will need to name your playlist(s) using the letters "CD" and the number corresponding to that preset. The entire library will automatically be stored in any unnamed/empty playlist (if any playlist is left unnamed/empty).The following is an example of correct playlist(s) naming: Preset #s Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 Playlist(s) names CD1 CD2 CD3 CD4 CD5 CD6
The name of the playlist must be exactly as shown, CD must be in capital letters, no spaces between letters and the corresponding number for that preset must be present. The following is an incorrect way of naming a playlist: Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 C_D1 CD_ _ _ _" C_D1hip-hop
However, you may add any text after the correct name has been assigned. The following is an example of correct playlist naming with additional text: Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 CD1 DCS CD2 Family CD3 Loves CD4 Jazz CD5 Classical CD6 R&B

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

Track Up and Down The radio has "<SEEK>" buttons which will allow you to track up (SEEK ) and track down ( SEEK) through each track on the current playlist. (Beetle radios have separate <DN/UP> buttons) Fast Track Mode Pressing the "SCAN button twice (scan on, scan off) will change the <SEEK> functions. In this mode, the <SEEK> buttons will track up and down in increments of 10. Pressing the "SCAN" button twice (scan on, scan off) will turn off the Fast Track mode. Fast Forward and Fast Rewind The <SEEK> buttons, when pressed and held, will fast forward and fast rewind through the track currently playing. Note: Performing a fast forward or fast rewind command will cancel fast track mode.
SCAN (also used for BANK-VIEW and FAST TRACK modes) Press the "SCAN" button once and the radio will play 10 seconds of each song in the entire playlist. The radio will continue to play this way until "SCAN" is deactivated (press "SCAN once). MIX (Random Play) Pressing the "MIX button of the radio will engage the iPod into random play mode. While in this mode, the radio will randomly play songs from the entire playlist. The track number will change to 1 just like it does on the iPod and iPod mini. The radio will continue to play this way until MIX is deactivated.
READING THE RADIOS DISPLAY
Your radios track number display is only 2 characters long. If a playlist has more than 99 tracks, track numbers roll over. However, you may still keep track of what track number the iPod is playing using PIEs special feature called Bank View mode. NOTE: The 99th and 100th song of every BANK will be displayed as TR99. While playing TR99, press the track up button and track 100 will play (display stays on TR99).

Bank View Mode

Pressing the SCAN button 3 times (scan on, scan off, scan on), the radios track number display will show you which BANK you are currently playing. The MIX function must be turned off it is on. BANK numbers are designated as follows: TR01 = BANK 1 TR02 = BANK 2 TR03 = BANK 3 TR04 = BANK 4 songs 1 - 100 songs 101 - 200 songs 201 - 300 songs 301 - 400

Revised 7/7/05

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U S A S P E C P A - V W 6 A U D II//V W iiP o d USASPEC PA11-VW6 AUD VW Pod IIN T E R F A C E O W N E R S M A N U A L NTERFACE OWNER S MANUAL
ABOUT THE PA11-VW6 INTERFACE
The PA11-VW6 interface connects the iPod directly to VW audio system and its on-board software translates commands from either your VW CD Changer controls into commands that the iPod understands. This interface enables the iPod to take place of a VW remotely mounted CD Changer and provides the following benefits: Direct connection of the iPod to VW vehicle audio system for optimum sound quality Control iPod playback with CD Changer buttons on car radio Direct access and control of up to 5 favorite playlist and/or direct control of the iPod using the iPod buttons. Charge the iPod internal battery --- and charging stops automatically at one hour after iPod is paused. Auxiliary audio input [connect additional audio device (SAT radio, DVD Player, Game system etc) and listed to it on the factory system) Plug-n-play: includes installation cable, mounting screws and owners manual. Retains factory SAT Radio.

COMPATIBILITY

The PA11-VW interface is compatible with iPod (G3, G4, G5) iPod Mini, Nano, Photo, Video, iPhone, Classic, Touch models featuring a dock connector. Please visit www.apple.com/iPod and update the firmware on your iPod.
Note: The iPod Nano 3rd Generation, Touch, classic, touch, and iPhone are not fully compatible in Hybrid mode. (See below). The screen on these iPods will be locked and OK TO DISCONNECT will be displayed. Playlist on iPod can be accessed through the DISC button on the radio, but user can not operate the keys on the iPod when DIP switch #2 is set to ON. These iPods are fully compatible in Direct Mode.
Important: Display of artist, song title information, track search and artist, song title, album or genre is not displayed on the Audi/VW radio. Radio will show Track and disc number. (CD Changer display mode)
1. HYBRID MODE, DIRECT MODE AND AUX. OPTION
The PA11-FVW provides two ways to control your iPod through the car radio, namely Hybrid Mode and Direct Mode. 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. You may also use the track up/down, fast forward and reverse buttons on your radio or steering wheel to control music playback. All control functions on the iPod will still be available for direct control using the iPod buttons. Please see section 4 of this manual for additional information. 2. HYBRID 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. The instructions for playlist creation and playback controls are available later on in this manual. Additionally, while in Hybrid Mode, the keypads and the display on the iPod function as if it was in Direct Mode or in portable use. If the playback of a Playlist is manually interrupted by using the iPods key pad, and a song or music in a new category is played, the interface module memorizes the last played track number of the new category. New category means file, or folder, or playlist, or artist etc. which is different from the Playlist being played. When you return to the same DISC on the radio the interface module will use the memorized track number (note: just the track number, not the last played song in the new category) to playback the Playlist related to this DISC.
When the iPod is connected to the interface module, the ipod will take approximately 30 seconds to complete its external control mode configuration. During this period of time, the iPod screen display will continue to change until the configuration is completed. While in Hybrid Mode, you can also fast forward or fast reverse the music track with the fast forward and fast reverse button on your radio.

Note: Disconnect the iPod from the PA11-VW before switching DIP switch #2 from one mode to the other.
3. AUX ADDITIONAL AUX INPUT OPTION SELECTION
PA11-VW6 interface adapter is also capable of connecting an Auxiliary audio source to your VW 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 VW radio. CD 1 to CD4 are for accessing Playlist and CD 5 is for accessing all songs on the iPod.
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.

DIP Switch #1 #1 #2 #2

Positio n ON OFF ON OFF
Function RCA AUX input disabled RCA AUX input Enabled Hybrid Mode Selected Direct Mode Selected
5. CONNECTING & PLAYING THE iPod IN DIRECT MODE
When the iPod is connected to the adapter the iPod screen will go blank for a few seconds before the normal screen returns. Set source to CD Changer on your radio, audio from your iPod will be played back at DISC 5 TRACK 1. Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE etc as you normally do for the other programs sources on the radio.
6. CONNECTING & PLAYINGTHE iPod IN HYBRID MODE Connecting the iPod
Turn your VW 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:
Selecting iPod Mode on VW Radio
Press the CD button repeatedly until CD 6-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 Radios ACC power OFF, and the iPod was not disconnected, playback resumes from where it stopped.

Disconnecting 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.
Playing songs on the iPod
All audio tracks on your iPod will be played 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 if adapter AUX option is not selected. 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. Selecting a Playlist Press DISC selection button on the radio 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.

PLAYLIST NAMING

Once the iPod or iPod mini is connected to your VW radio via the PA11-VW6, the iPod interface scans all available playlist on the iPod and looks for designated VW playlist which are created for direct access with the DISC buttons on the Volkswagen radio. The designated "VW" playlist relate to the DISC number in the following manner: Preset #s Playlist(s) names DISC1 VW1 DISC2 VW2 DISC3 VW3 DISC4 VW4 DISC5 VW5 DISC6 ALL SONGS on iPod

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Naming a playlist in iTunes for your VW iPod interface must be exactly as shown. VW must be in capital letters and there can be no spaces between VW 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 VW1_Love DISC2 VW2_Discount DISC3 VW3_Car DISC4 VW4_Stereo DISC5 VW5_Service Note: If no designated VW playlist were created, the PA11-VW 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 VW playlist were created, the PA11-VW interface automatically fills up the rest of the DISC numbers beginning with the first available playlist on the iPod. Example: If only three designated VW1, VW3 and VW5 playlist were created, the DISC numbers on the radio would be: DISC1 VW1 DISC2 (1st available playlist on the iPod) DISC3 VW3 DISC4 (2nd available playlist on the iPod) DISC5 VW5 Note: The PA11-VW does not recognize a playlist that contains no audio tracks regardless of playlist naming. The PA11-VW does not recognize the On-The-Go playlist on your iPod 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 "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 Volkswagen 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.

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.
7. INSTALLATION WITHOUT XM Remove the radio [a VW radio removal tool (not included) may be required]. Disconnect existing CD Changer from the radio if there is one Plug the round DIN plug on CAS-VW6 to PA11-VW6 adapter where it is labeled RADIO Plug the white (12-pin) or blue (8-pin) connector on CAS-VW6 to radios CD Changer connector. (if a cd changer exists, disconnect it first) Connect the black color ground wire on CAS-VW6 cable to radios metal chassis. (dont ignore this step) Connect the audio output of the auxiliary device to AUX input jack on PA11-VW if the additional AUX option is selected by setting DIP switch #1 to OFF (optional) Set DIP switch #2 to OFF only if DIRECT MODE is preferred. Plug CB-PA14 cable to PA11-VW6 adapter box labeled iPod Reinstall the radio.
8. INSTALLATION for vehicles equipped with XM
To retain your factory SAT radio three wires on factory SAT connector need to be moved to the white connector 12-pin connector supplied with the PA11-VW6 harness. Please follow below to accomplish the installation. Unplug the 12-pin blue factory SAT connector at the back of the radio Reference the drawing below to disassemble the connector. Pushing the inner piece of the connector with a small tool through the open hole at the side of the connector. See fig below. Push the horizontal bar on the other side of the connector upward to release the latch. The inner piece of the connector will slide out. Reference the drawing below, pull out the wire at pin#1 on the factory SAT connector with a tool. Reference the drawing below, raise the key on the pin and insert it into pin #1 of white connector on USASPec harness. Reference the drawing below, pull out the wire at pin #3 on factory SAT connector with a tool. Reference the drawing below, raise the key on the pin and insert it into pin #3 of white connector on USASpec harness. Reference the drawing below, pull out the wire at pin #7 on factory SAT connector with a tool. Reference the drawing below, raise the key on the pin and insert it into pin #7 of white connector on USASpec harness. Assemble the white connector on USASpec harness by pushing the inner piece into the outer piece. Plug the white connector on USASpec harness into the radio.
WARNING!! Use only the iPod connection cable (part no. CB-PA14) included with the PA11-VW6 interface. IPod connection cables from other sources may look similar, but using them may damage your iPod

Revised August 11, 2008 iPod iPod Mini and iTune are trademarks of Apple Computers Inc. registered in the USA and other countries. VW is a registered trade mark of Volkswagen Group. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 1995-08 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.