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Audio Interface Controller
with built-in
XM Satellite Radio interface
www.vaistech.com
Model :SL2xD2
Owner’s Manual
Copyright (C) 2003-2010 VAIS Technology
Published July 26, 2010
TOYOTA • LEXUS • SCION
(required XM Direct Home Tuner Model XHD2H1)
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
support@vaistech.com.
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.
! Electronic Source Level Adjustment (allows you to adjust sound level for each source independently)
! Resettable Fuses (provides protection for electronic circuits from overcurrent conditions)
This unit is a interface adapter for Toyota/Lexus head unit to control XM
n the Direct Home Tuner (Model # XHD2H1)
(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
Connecting the units
Audio Wiring Harness
(included)
XM Direct 2 Tuner
Interface Adapter
(included)
XM Radio interface
harness
Model :SL2xD2
Used for
programming
Power and Audio
wiring harness
Service
Port
Vehicle Antenna
(included)
To the factory
Audio harness
To the
Head Unit
Audio Y-Harness
(included)
Home Antenna
(not used)
XM Direct Home Tuner
XM Direct Home Tuner
XHD2H1
(sold separately)
XHD2H1 kit
(sold separately)
Connections
5
Head Unit (Radio Receiver)
Factory Audio
harness
SoundLinQ2
20-Pin Y-harness
Plug into
Head Unit
(connector “A”)
AA
To SoundLinQ2
Connection diagram used for most 2001-2007 Lexus vehicles
Connecting SoundLinQ2 to head unit (for Lexus vehicles)
Head Unit (Radio Receiver)
Connection diagram used for most 2004-2007 Toyota vehicles
Connecting SoundLinQ2 to head unit (for Toyota vehicles)
BB
Factory Audio
harness
(if present)
Plug into
Head Unit
(connector “B”)
20-pin connector
12-pin connector
CAUTION
!
Toyota head unit
20-pin connector
IS NOT COMPATIBLE
with SoundLinQ2
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.
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.
Locate connector “B” (12-pin connector) on your Radio.
Connector location on the Radio may be
different from shown above.
SoundLinQ2
Audio Harness (36”)
To SoundLinQ2
SoundLinQ2
Audio Harness (36”)
SoundLinQ2
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 Audio Harness (see “Connecting SoundLinQ2 to head unit”)
@Disconnect the existing connector and plug in our Audio connector into this port, then plug female end of Audio
Harness to plug into your factory connector . In some vehicles Audio harness female connector is not used.
@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 SoundLinQ2 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.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position.
@Return programming switches into their default positions (both switches “UP”). Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ2 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.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position.
@Return programming switches into their default positions (both switches “UP”). Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into the “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ2 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
Both
switches
“DOWN”
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position
Ignition into
“OFF” position
Both
switches
“UP”
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position
10 sec
Right
switch
“DOWN”
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position
Ignition into
“OFF” position
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position
10 sec
Both
switches
“UP”
Installation
7
Left switch
“DOWN”
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.
@Put ignition switch into the “OFF” position.
@Return programming switches into their default position (both switches “UP”). Wait at least 10 seconds.
@Put ignition switch into “ACC” or “ON” position.
@Check SoundLinQ2 for functionality, especially TEXT capabilities.
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position
Ignition into
“OFF” position
Ignition into
“ACC” or “ON”
position
Wait 10 sec
Wait for long beep
“Hard” Velcro Fastener
Carpet or car chassis
SoundLinQ2
“Soft” Velcro Fastener
Mounting unit using Velcro fasteners
! Velcro Fasteners are not included
! VAIS Technology strongly recomand to ground unit to the car chassis for best results
! Do not more the 5mm size screws. Using screws larger then 5mm may damage the PCB board.
NOTE
M4 x 5mm*
(see note below)
Both
switches
“UP”
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