Ssi america NEOCHANGER Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

SSI America

43C Rocklyn Ave

Lynbrook, NY 11563

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1

Installation Preparation (All Vehicles) 1

Anti-Vibration Setup 2

Load/Unload Magazine 3

CHAPTER 2

Dip-Switch Overview (REQUIRED) 5

Acura 6

Audi 7

Ford (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury) 8-9

GM (Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC,

Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn) 10-11

Chrysler (Jeep, Dodge, Plymouth, Eagle) 13

Honda 14

Toyota 15

Volkswagen 16

CHAPTER 3

Troubleshooting 17

Warranty/Warnings 18

FCC and Legal Information 19

DESIGN CUSTOMIZATION

Chapter

1

Installation Preparation

This chapter provides information required for the installation
of the Neo Changer, it must be read by all users.

Thank you for purchasing the Neo Changer. Since the Neo Changer will works in
many different vehicles the following steps must be taken to ensure the changer is set
up correctly for the vehicle it is being installed in.

Before Installation

To prevent damage to your vehicle and the changer take the following precautions.

1. Turn off the ignition and remove the negative (-) battery cable prior to

installation.

NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with an on-board drive or navigation computer, do
not disconnect the battery cable. If the battery cable is disconnected, the computer
memory may be lost. Under these conditions, use extra caution to avoid causing a
short circuit during installation. If your radio has a security code make sure you

know the code and how to enter it prior to removing the battery cable. The
radio will require this code to operate when the battery terminal is reconnected.

2. Do not install the unit in the following locations:

A. Locations exposed to direct sunlight
B. Locations where hot air flows from the cars heater
C. Locations with excessive vibration

3. When using the supplied brackets and screws be careful not to

penetrate any existing wires when tightening screws or installing the
grounding wire.

4. The changer must be installed at a horizontal, vertical, or 45° angle.

See the following page for instructions on setting the angle.

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION

First Step (For All Vehicles)

The first and most important step in using the Neo Changer is setting the dip-switches
on the black box; this makes the changer compatible with the vehicle it is being
installed in. The Neo Changer will not work if this step is not followed correctly.

The dip switches can be found on the side of the black plastic box which connects to
the changer. Switches are in the “ON” position when they are switched down. Black
box settings for each vehicle can be found on the vehicles installation page. Refer to
the index to find the page number within this manual that covers your vehicle.

Position of anti-vibration mechanism

Once the installation location has been selected the position of the built in anti­vibration mechanism must be set. If the mechanism is not set correctly discs will skip.

SWITCH

POSITION

To set the changers position the anti-vibration must be set the same on both the left
and right sides of the changer.

To install the changer in a horizontal position (Magazine door facing forward) the anti­vibration mechanism must be set to “0”.

§ Horizontal (Magazine door forward) – Set to “0” (as pictured above).

§ Vertical (Magazine door up) – Set to “90”.

§ 45° (Magazine door at an angle) – Set to “45”.

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Loading Disc Magazine

The CD Changer magazine can hold up to 10 discs, numbered 1 to 10. Keep the disc
changer door closed except when inserting the magazine.

1. To load a disc slide open the CD

changer door and press the eject
button. Once ejected remove.

2. To load the magazine insert individual

discs into each slot with the top facing
up until they click into a held position.

3. To eject a disc pull the lever forward

on the side of the magazine. The disc
will move forward ready for removal.

4. To insert the magazine find the arrow

showing direction, and reinsert with
the arrow pointing into the changer.
The magazine will click into position
and is then ready to use.

The CD changer is designed to play commercially pressed 12cm audio CD’s only.
Some recordable CD’s may not function correctly when used in the Neo Changer.
Irregular shaped CD’s should never be used. The best recordable CD’s to use with the
changer are those with a blue bottom.

INSTALLATION WARNING

Moisture can condense on the laser of the CD Changer during rainy and humid days,
or immediately after the cars heater is switched on. If this happens, the unit will not
operate correctly. Remove the magazine and wait approximately one hour for the
moisture to evaporate. Remove the magazine from the changer if it is not going to be
used for a long period of time.

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VEHICLE INSTALLATION

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Chapter

2

vehicles, as well as set the black box (Converter box).

Vehicle Installation

In this chapter you will learn how to install the Neo Changer in specific

The black box ( Converter box) included with your Neo Changer is what connects the
changer to your vehicles factory car stereo. This black box connects to the Neo
Changer, and to the specific cable needed for your car. Browse to the specific section
for your vehicle to learn how to set up the black box and install in your vehicle. Below
is an overview of all black box settings.

VEHICLE INSTALLATION

Dip-Switch Overview

The dip switches can be found on the side of the black plastic box that connects to the

changer. Switches are in the “ON” position when they are switched DOWN. Black
box settings for each vehicle can be found on the vehicles installation page. Refer to
the index to find the page number that covers your vehicle.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Acura
Audi / VW
Ford
Ford Focus
GM E&C
GM Class 2
GM XM
Chrysler new
Chrysler old /

Honda
Toyota

ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF

ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF

ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF

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VEHICLE INSTALLATION

Acura

Before connecting any cables to the black box you must set the dip switch to the
Chrysler New / Honda / Acura position. If you set the dip-switches after you have
connected cables to the box, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the changer
to operate.

SETTINGS

FOR ALL

ACURAS

OPERATION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF

§ All Models (1992-2002) – Connector behind the radio, use the “Chrysler

New” cable and the black box settings above.

§ TL 1999 to 2002 use Honda cable behind the radio

§ Acura NSX, SLX, and MDX (1996 and Up) – Not Compatible.

§ Acura’s with navigation are not compatible.

The radios display may not show the proper disc number after disc six. You can
use all 10 discs in the magazine, but the readout will be wrong. This is not a
technical problem; the car stereo was designed for no more than six discs.

Switch to the Neo Changer by pressing the CD button on the radio. This step
may take up to three minutes. Some radio models require pressing “Seek >”
once to start playing after changing CD or after startup.

Some Acura’s have a direct access disc system, to select a disc enter the number
into the keypad; Press button number “3” for disc number 3 in the magazine. See
your vehicle’s audio operation manual for detailed information.

To change tracks simply press “Seek <” or “Seek >”

INSTALLATION WARNING

Initial use of the changer can take up to three minutes. The radio must check the
magazine in the changer.

*Due to the direct access disc system, you will not be able to directly access
discs 7-10. To access these discs you will have to go to the last track on disc 6
and let it play until it loads disc #7. ( you can fast forward the track, but you
must let it play the last 5 seconds of the track, for it to change to disc # 7

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