Vais Technology SoundLinQ SL3x Manuale utente

Audio Interface Controller
with built-in
XM Satellite Radio interface
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Owner’s Manual
Copyright (C) 2003-2012 VAIS Technology Published August 7, 2012
TOYOTA • LEXUS • SCION
(required XM Direct CNP2000UCA)

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock
Do not block your view
Do not mount product or any added audio and/or video equipment where it can block your view through the windshield or
your view of dashboard indicators and displays.
Do not block the airbag
Do not mount product or any added audio and/or video equipment where it can obstruct the operation of any safety
devices such as the airbag.
Distraction warning
Do not let product or any added audio and/or video equipment distract you while you are driving.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of
the wire and result in fire or electric shock .
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS
Cables or wiring that obstruct or get caught on places such as the steering wheel, shift lever, brake pedals, etc. can be
extremely hazardous.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST
Moisture or dust may result in product failure.
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS
The wiring and installation of this product requires special technical skills and experience.
USE ONLY SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS
Use of other than specified parts may damage product internally.
FOLLOW THE OPERATIONAL AND INSTALLATION MANUALS.
YOU SHOULD READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF THOROUGHLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR
TO INSTALLING AND USING THIS UNIT. IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION SCHEMATICS/INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRODUCT AND THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT IS BEING
INSTALLED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND THE
VEHICLE, WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY, AND MAY VOID THE VEHICLE WARRANTY
CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS
Some States/Provinces or other governmental jurisdictions (such as cities) may have laws that prohibit the operation of a
video screen within the sight of the Driver. If you have purchased such a product, you should use the product only in
locations where it is legal to do so, and if you do use the product, set up the screen so it is only visible to passengers.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Should this product fail to operate properly, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Service Department at
Before starting any installation work , you must wait 90 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position and disconnecting the negative (-) terminal
from the battery. The supplemental restraint system (airbag) is equipped with a backup power source. If installation work is started less 90 seconds after
disconnection of the negative (-)battery terminal, the SRS may deploy. When the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery the clock and audio
systems memory will be erased. Before starting installation work make a record of the clock and audio systems memory settings. When installation is complete,
reset the clock and audio systems to their previous settings . Power tilt, power telescopic steering column, front power seats, power mirrors, and power shoulder
belt anchorage are equipped with a memory function .The rear power seat is not equipped with a memory function. e and they can make a record of the memory
contents, rear power seat is not equipped with the memory function. When installation is complete, it is necessary to readjust the features to their previous settings
Never use a backup power supply (such as another battery) during installation work to avoid losing these memory settings.
WARNING
CAUTION
Before You Start 2

Before You Start
This unit is equipped with:
!Built-in Electronic Ground Noise Isolator to eliminate unwanted car engine noise.
!Resettable Fuses (provides protection for electronic circuits from over-current conditions)
This unit is a interface adapter for Toyota/Lexus head unit to control XM
n the Direct Tuner (Model # CNP2000UCA)
(SOLD SEPARATELY) .
IMPORTANT
!
!Due to bad reception in some areas, XM Radio may not work and/or not able to display text.
!TEXT INFORMATION ONLY AVAILABLE FOR RADIOS WHICH SUPPORT SAT mode, CD or MD CHANGER
WITH A CD-TEXT or MD-TEXT CAPABILITY. Please see attached chart to determine emulation that is compatible
with your vehicle.
The unit may refuse to change the channel if your reception is going ON and OFF.
Please wait until your reception stabilizes in order for the unit to allow you to change the channel
easily.
About XM Radio Operation
3

Connections 4
Connecting the units
Vehicle Antenna
XM Direct
CNP2000UCA
SoundLinQ3
20-Pin Y-harness
SoundLinQ3
Audio Harness (36”)
SoundLinQ3
12-Pin Y-harness
SoundLinQ3
Interface Adapter
Model SL3x
Mode
Programming
switch
Power and Audio
wiring harness
Service
Port
RED LED
Interface connector
for CNP2000UCA Tuner
Vehicle Antenna
and XM Direct Tuner
CNP2000UCA
are included in
SL3x-TKIT only

Connections 5
Head Unit (Radio Receiver)
Factory Audio
harness
SoundLinQ3
20-Pin Y-harness
Plug into
Head Unit
(connector “A”)
AA
To SoundLinQ3
Connection diagram used for all 2001-2009 Lexus vehicles
Connecting SoundLinQ3 to head unit using 20-pin Y-harness
Head Unit (Radio Receiver)
Connection diagram used for most 2004-2012 Toyota vehicles and
for most 2004-2009 Lexus vehicles (excluding Lexus SC430)
Connecting SoundLinQ3 to head unit using 12-pin Y-harness
BB
Factory Audio
harness
(if present)
Plug into
Head Unit
(connector “B”)
20-pin connector
12-pin connector
CAUTION
!
Toyota head units
20-pin connector
IS NOT COMPATIBLE
with SoundLinQ3
Audio Harness
used for Lexus vehicles
To Un-plug any connector do NOT pull it by the wires.
WARNING
!
Lexus GX 470 Radio Receiver shown as an example.
Locate connector “A” (20-pin connector) on your Radio.
Connector location on the Radio may be
different from shown above.
Lexus GX 470 Radio Receiver shown as an example.
Locate connector “B” (12-pin connector) on your Radio.
Connector location on the Radio may be
different from shown above.
SoundLinQ3
Audio Harness (36”)
To SoundLinQ3
SoundLinQ3
Audio Harness (36”)
SoundLinQ3
12 Pin Y-harness

Installation
We strongly recommend that you install the unit in an easily accessible location, so you can later upgrade
the unit or re-program it in case of incorrect programming.
IMPORTANT
@Gain access to the back of your vehicle’s Head Unit.
@Find the same port as our Y-Harness (see “Connecting SoundLinQ3 to head unit”)
@Disconnect the existing connector and plug in our Y-Harness connector into this port, then plug female end of Audio
Harness to plug into your factory connector . Audio harness female connector is not used in some vehicles, in
this case isolate unused plug to prevent accidental shortage to vehicle body.
@Plug the other end of Audio cable into designated port on this unit.
@Connect XM Radio Receiver interface cable as shown in the picture. (see “Connecting the units”)
@Setup proper Emulation Mode for the unit (see “Emulation Mode Selection”)
@Turn the car on and check SoundLinQ3 functionality (especially Text capability) before the final assembly.
@Please mount this unit in an easily accessible location for upgrading and re-programming purposes.
@Secure the Head Unit in its original position.
Installation
Emulation Mode Selection (CD and MD changer emulation)
MD Changer Emulation Mode programming steps:
@Properly install the unit.
@Put both programming switches in the “DOWN” position.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” position.
@Wait for a long beep followed by a few short beeps. This may take up to one minute.
@Return programming switches into their default position (both switches “UP”). Wait up to 30 seconds until
confirmation beep.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position. Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ3 for functionality, especially TEXT capabilities.
CD Changer Emulation Mode programming steps:
@Properly install the unit.
@Put “Right” programming switch in the “DOWN” position.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” position.
@Wait for a long beep followed by a few short beeps. This may take up to one minute.
@Return programming switches into their default position (both switches “UP”). Wait up to 30 seconds until
confirmation beep.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position. Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ3 for functionality, especially TEXT capabilities.
!Improper Emulation Mode setting may cause unit to be unrecognized by head unit.
!By activating “CD or MD Changer Emulation Mode” you force the unit to find proper location in the vehicle
Audio/Video network.
IMPORTANT
6
12
ON
12
ON
Both switches
“DOWN”
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position Both switches
“UP”
Ignition into
“OFF” position
up to 30 sec Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
up to 10 sec
12
ON
12
ON
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position Both switches
“UP”
Ignition into
“OFF” position
up to 30 sec Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
Right switch
“DOWN” Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
up to 10 sec

Installation 7
Emulation Mode Selection (SAT emulation)
SAT Emulation Mode programming steps:
@Properly install this unit.
@Put “Left” programming switch in “DOWN” position.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” position.
@Wait for long beep followed by a few short beeps. This may take up to one minute.
@Return programming switches into their default position (both switches “UP”). Wait up to 30 seconds until
confirmation beep.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position. Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ3 for functionality, especially TEXT capabilities.
Mounting unit using Velcro fasteners
!Velcro Fasteners are not included
!VAIS Technology strongly recomand to ground unit to the car chassis for best results
NOTE
“Hard” Velcro Fastener
Carpet or car chassis
SoundLinQ3
“Soft” Velcro Fastener
12
ON
12
ON
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position Both switches
“UP”
Ignition into
“OFF” position
up to 30 sec Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
Left switch
“DOWN” Confirmation beep
(Red LED blinks)
up to 10 sec

CD CHANGER OR
MD CHANGER
EMULATION
SAT EMULATION
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Emulation

Audio input dedicated for XM radio receiver can only be used for integration. Control of XM Radio
Receiver This unit supports the
Direct Tuner . (Model # CNP2000UCA)
XM Radio
is done through your head unit or the steering wheel controls (explained below). XM
This unit can be programmed in CD changer emulation mode , MD changer emulation mode or SAT Emulation.
Please see attached chart to determine which emulation mode is compatible with your vehicle.
By connecting this unit to the factory system you add a logical device ( XM Radio interface).
The Radio display will show device as a “CD/CD1/CD2” or “MD1”.
Functionality Description
XM Radio CH001 (MD changer with a MD-TEXT)
XM Radio CH019 (CD changer emulation) XM Radio CH027 (MD changer emulation)
XM Radio CH023 (MD changer emulation)
For Radio Integrated into Navigation System
For Radio Integrated into Navigation System
CD changer emulation
For Radio Receiver with LCD
MD changer emulation
For Radio Receiver with LCD
XM Radio CH081 (MD changer emulation)
XM Radio CH023 (CD changer emulation with CD-Text)
9
CD/MD Changer Emulation
Select desired source by pressing DISC button on the head unit or MODE on the steering wheel control.
(See diagram below)
Head Unit:
To switch between the unit sources you need to use the “DISC” or “CD” button on the radio
(Diagram below assumes factory CD changer is present).
CD CDCD1
XM Radio
CD CD
MD1
XM Radio
OR
Source Selection (CD/MD Emulation)
Head Unit Controls
Steering Wheel control:
To switch between the unit sources you need to use the “MODE” button on the steering wheel control.
(Diagram below assumes following sources are present).
AM FM1 FM2 TAPE CD CD1
XM Radio

XM Radio controls
You must set the correct Display Mode, in order to display channel number and TEXT information correctly.
( See “XM Radio Input Settings” for details).
TRACK+ TRACK-
and
Select Next/Previous channel (if the selected channel is not available, the unit will jump to the next available channel).
(SCROLL)
Speed channel selection +10, -10 (if the selected channel is not available, the unit will jump to the next available channel).
If “DISC SCAN” mode is activated [SCROLL] buttons work as [DISC+] and [DISC-]*.
NOTE: Available only if PRESET CHANNELS are setup. This feature was created for vehicles which do not have
[DISC+], [DISC-] buttons.
DISC+ DISC-
and
Used for PRESET CHANNEL selection.
NOTE: Assumed at least one PRESET CHANNEL exists (see “Presets”).
NOTE: If PRESET CHANNEL list has not been previously set [DISC+] and [DISC-] work as [SCROLL] buttons.
SCAN
Used for setup purposes. (Please refer to “Display settings and Special Features”).
DISC SCAN
Please see SCROLL buttons functionality.
NOTE: Buttons [DISC RPT], [RANDOM], [DISC RANDOM] are not supported.
and
DISC RAND
Enables/Disables “Disc information” popup window. (Popup window comes up when song title and artist name change).
NOTE: Popup window functionality vary on the Lexus model and Audio System configuration.
For vehicles where information is displayed on the Radio LCD please activate [DISC RANDOM] in order to have
information correctly updated.
DISC RPT
To select whether Song Name or Artist Name displays first. We recommend using this feature especially for cars where
Radio is not integrated into Navigation Screen.
No signal or antenna disconnected
-NO SIGNAL-
Satellite receiver is not connected or does not respond
-TUNER ERR-
Displayed Errors (available only with CD-Text or MD-Text capability)
If you select a channel higher than 299 this unit will direct you to the channel according to the following example.
Example: If you select channel 567, the system will select channel 67. If channel 67 is not available the unit will stay on
current channel.
NOTE: Direct input isn't available for Radio with its own LCD Display
Simply touch numeric
buttons to enter channel
number in “Direct entry mode”
SoundLinQ3 supports “Direct Entry Mode” only for vehicles with Radio integrated into Navigation System.
Direct Entry Mode
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IMPORTANT
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