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Chapter 1- Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Peripheral Electronic’s® iPod2car Gen2 interface for
OEM radios. The iPod2car Gen2 OEM is designed to provide endless hours of
listening pleasure from your factory radio. To ensure that your iPod performs cor-
rectly with your radio, we recommend that you read this entire manual before at-
tempting installation of the iPod2car interface.
The iPod2car Gen2 interface will allow you to connect your iPod to an OEM radio
that has the ability to control an external Satellite tuner*. The iPod2car Gen2 OEM
is designed to be used with Generation 3, 4, Mini, Photo iPods, Nano and iPod
with Video.
* Can not be used in conjunction with factory satellite tuner.
* Not compatible with navigation equipped vehicles unless noted on Peripheral
Application Guide.
* www.peripheralelectronics.com (Click on “Application Guide” link.)
1.2 Precautions (Important, Please Read)
UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE
For proper operation of the iPod2car Gen2 OEM, your iPod must be updated with
the most recent version of rmware from Apple. This is done on your computer.
To update the software on the iPod go to http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/.
Follow the directions on the website to complete the download. There is no charge
for this update.
PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR iPod.
Some installations require you to make wiring connections. To eliminate the risk
of an electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the vehicle’s battery prior to
installation. If you do not feel comfortable making these connections, we suggest
you seek professional installation.
PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION
Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving parts,
sharp metal edges or direct sunlight. We recommend securing the interface to a
suitable location using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties.
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