USASPEC PA11-VW Owner's Manual

OWNER'S
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Thank you for purchasing product. This manual describes the functions and
operation of PA11-VW interface for VW cars. Please read this manual before installing
the product to your vehicle.

Section 1. ABOUT YOUR INTERFACE PA11-VW

This interface connects an directly to your VW audio system. Its on-board software
translates commands from your VW CD changer controls into commands that the
understands. This interface enables the to take the place of a VW CD changer and
provides the following benefits:

Directs the 's audio output to VW vehicle audio system for optimal sound quality
playback.
Controls the via vehicle's radio and steering wheel controls.
Charges the 's internal battery, and charging stops automatically at one hour after
is paused.

Compatibility

This PA11-VW interface is compatible with (G3 and G4) and mini models
featuring a dock connector. The functionality and features of the interface described
in this owner's manual are confirmed with firmware version 1.3 for mini, firmware
version 2.3 and 3.0.2 for and firmware version 1.1 for photo.

Future firmware updates for your or mini may affect the features and functions
described in this owner's manual.

Display of artist and song title information, track search by artist, song title, album or genre
are NOT supported. Only the Playlist number and track number are displayed on radio.

This interface is designed as an alternative replacement to the VW 6 disc CD changer unit
in your VW vehicle. Therefore it is not possible to have the slave VW 6 disc CD changer
and PA11-VW interface simultaneously connected to your VW radio.
The CD changer which is built-in the VW radio is not affected.

Package Contents

PA11-VW contains one each of PA11-VW interface adopter CB-PVW and CB-PA14 cables.

Applications

PA11-VW is applicable to the following VW vehicles:

Cabrio
Beetle
Golf
GTI

Note: Radios must have round SCAN button.
PA11-VW is not applicable to some 98-99 year models equipped with BOSE or
Premier radio that have 13-pin din plug.

98-04
98-05
98-05
98-05

98-05
98-05
01-04
04-05

Jetta
Passat
Euro Van
Touareg

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2-2 Playlist Mode: Operate and control the like it is a CD changer. This mode
allows you to access up to five Playlists on the . This is also referenced as
External Control Mode of the . The detail instruction of Playlist creation and
playback controls are in section 5 of this manual.

DIP switch #2 is for mode selection use. "ON" position is for Playlist Mode and "OFF"
position is for Direct Mode. It is preset to Playlist Mode at factory.

Note: Disconnect from PA11-VW before switching DIP switch #2 for mode alteration.

2-3 Additional AUX INPUT Option Selection
PA11-VW interface adaptor is capable of connecting two audio sources to your
VW radio including the . The additional audio source connects to the RCA
input jack labeled as AUX INPTUT. If you choose to use AUX INPUT, the DIP
switch #1 at the side of adaptor box must be set to "OFF" position (factory presets it
at "ON" position).

The audio source at AUX INPUT can be accessed at CD 6 Track 1 after selecting CD
changer SOURCE on the radio. CD 1 to CD 4 are for accessing Playlists and CD 5 is
for accessing all songs on .

Operation of AUX
If the "AUX INPUT" option is selected, radio will display "CD 6 Track 1" when AUX
button is pressed. "CD 6 Track 1" gives access to the audio source connected to AUX
INPUT port.

Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and etc. as you would normally do for the other program
sources on the radio.

PA11-VW provides two ways to control your through car radio, namely Playlist Mode
and Direct Mode.

2-1 Direct Mode: Search and select music on directly just as you would in portable
use. The sound of music will play back through your car stereo. Use the track up
down, fast forward and reverse buttons on your radio to control music playback.
All control functions on are available to use too. Please see section 4 of this
manual for additional information

Section 2. PLAYLIST MODE, DIRECT MODE and AUX OPTION

Section 3. INSTALLATION

Step 1- Remove radio from the dash.
Step 2- Plug the round din plug on CB-PVW to PA11-VW interface adaptor where it is
labeled "RADIO" .
Step 3- Plug the black rectangular connector on CB-PVW cable to the factory prewired
connector for CD changer. (If a CD changer exists, disconnect it first.)
Step 4-a- Connect the audio output of your auxiliary devices to AUX input jack on PA11-VW
adapter box if the additional AUX option is selected by setting the DIP swich#1
to "OFF" position.
Step 4-b- Set the DIP switch #2 to "OFF" position only if the Direct Mode is preferred.
Step 5- Plug CB-PA14 cable to PA11-VW adaptor box where it is labeled "iPod" .
Step 6- Reinstall radio to the dash.

WARNING!!

Use only the connection cable which comes with PA11-VW interface adaptor.
connection cables from other sources may look similar, but they may damage
your .