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INSTALLATION

Parts List

Drive + Play includes the following components and parts:

Text Display With Universal Mounting Base and Attached
Cable (3m)

Control Knob With 30° Mounting Base and Attached 
Cable (3m)

Electronics Enclosure (the Brain) 

Wired FM Adapter

Removable 12-Volt Accessory Power Cable (2m) with
Cigarette Lighter Adapter and In-Line Fuse Holder

Line Out Cable (1.6m): Stereo 3.5mm (M) Plug to L/R RCA
(M) Plugs

iPod Cable (3m): 8-Pin Mini DIN (M) Plug to iPod Dock
Connector

0° Control Knob Base

(2) Mounting Plates for Knob Base and Display Base

(10) Mounting Screws: (3) Knob Base, (3) Display Base and
(4) Electronics Enclosure

(6) Cable Ties, Black

(2) Hex Keys: 3mm and 1.5mm

(2) Adhesive Mounting Pads

(2) Alcohol Prep Pads

Tools and Precautions

To install Drive + Play components, we recommend using the
following tools:

Electric or cordless drill with drill bit set

• Phillips 

screwdriver 

set

• Pencil

• Protective 

eyewear

Before starting the installation, please observe the following
precautions:

•  Turn off all audio system power, including the iPod, before

making any connections.

•  Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.

Choosing Installation Locations

IMPORTANT: Drive + Play should be installed according to
these instructions and relevant regulations. No part of this
system should obstruct the driver’s view of the road or vehicle
controls or information displays necessary for safely operating
the vehicle. The text display should be positioned to eliminate
glare and reflections, and should be as close as possible to the
driver’s normal line of sight.

Drive + Play Components

Drive + Play consists of three main components: Text Display,
Control Knob and Electronics Enclosure. They operate together
as a system to make controlling your iPod easy, and to route the
audio signal to your mobile audio system. All three components
must be installed. You can choose wireless FM transmission,
wired FM transmission, or direct connection of the line-output
audio signal for the audio interface.

Text Display Location

The Text Display shows current iPod information and is similar
to the display on your iPod. It comes with a three-position
pivot arm for almost limitless viewing adjustment. You can
install the unit in a variety of locations, as long as the
proposed site offers a direct view of the display. For easiest
viewing, mount the unit near other instrument-panel gauges
or on top of the dashboard.

Control Knob Location

The Control Knob allows you to control the iPod much like the
iPod Click Wheel. The unit comes with interchangeable bases so
you can choose the most comfortable operation angle. Ideally,
you should install the Control Knob in a location that provides
comfortable access while driving where you can easily locate and
operate it without taking your eyes off the road.

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INSTALLATION  3

INSTALLATION

Install Text Display

Install Control Knob

Install

Electronics

Enclosure

(on windshield
glass)

(on gauges
panel)

(on dash)

(on dash)

(on console)

(under

seat)

(behind

radio)

(in glove
box)

Summary of Contents for DRIVE + PLAY

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...nector or damage to your iPod may occur Lost Data Harman Kardon is not responsible for any lost data on your iPod when using the Drive Play Be sure to back up the audio data files on your computer Loud Music and Hearing Playing loud music in a vehicle can permanently damage your hearing as well as hinder your ability to hear traffic The maximum volume levels achievable with this product combined w...

Page 3: ...e text display should be positioned to eliminate glare and reflections and should be as close as possible to the driver s normal line of sight Drive Play Components Drive Play consists of three main components Text Display Control Knob and Electronics Enclosure They operate together as a system to make controlling your iPod easy and to route the audio signal to your mobile audio system All three c...

Page 4: ...embly and locate areas where cables can be hidden or tucked into seams e g under the center console housing along body panel etc Once you have found the ideal cable runs and component locations mark the sites with a pencil and continue with the installation Choosing an Audio Interface Referring to the Wiring Diagram on the next page you can interface the Drive Play s audio output to your mobile au...

Page 5: ... and ground to the vehicle s radio IMPORTANT Replace the in line fuse only with one of the same type and rating INSTALLATION 5 INSTALLATION Auxiliary Device optional Third Party CD Changer Interface optional Text Display Back Side 12V yellow CD Changer L R In Aux L R In Antenna In 2A Fuse 2A Fuse Cut and Strip Cable ACC red GND black Electronics Enclosure Antenna Cable disconnect from Head Unit Ra...

Page 6: ...y loosen the recessed hex screw inside the display base until the pivot arm is free from the display assembly The hex screw will remain captive b Select another viewing angle position middle or top Reassemble the parts in reverse order and tighten the recessed hex screw 2 At the base using the 1 5mm hex key loosen but do not remove the hex setscrew 3 To install the Text Display with adhesive tape ...

Page 7: ...ugh the back of the base and should be used when mounting the base with the supplied adhesive pad For screw mounting the cable can be routed through the center of the base and through a hole that must be drilled in the mounting surface You may use the mounting plate as a template 1 Place the Control Knob at the site and check the operation angle with the default 30 base If it meets your needs then...

Page 8: ... Electronics Enclosure Installing the iPod Cable Route the iPod dock connector cable to the chosen iPod site e g the center console compartment or the glove box Be sure to leave enough cable exposed to make connecting and disconnecting the iPod easy Making the System Connections With all power off refer to the Wiring Diagram on page 5 and make only the power ground and audio signal connections tha...

Page 9: ...rdon splash screen first followed by the Now Playing screen What the Now Playing screen displays next depends on the following conditions Drive Play will tell your iPod to play the same selection as when it was last turned off If you plugged your iPod into Drive Play while it was playing Drive Play will tell the iPod to play the current song without interruption However if nothing was playing when...

Page 10: ...nce If there are more characters than can be displayed in two groups the third group will appear after a few seconds followed by the first group again If Auto Scroll is enabled the character groups will change automatically To enable or disable Auto Scroll Drive Play Menu Settings Display Settings Auto Scroll select On or Off default To adjust the display s contrast 1 Drive Play Menu Settings Disp...

Page 11: ...Play does not support chapter search when playing an Audiobook You may use the scroll wheel to move forward or backward manually Press the center Select Button to advance through menu items to locate and play songs Press the top Menu Button to go back to a previous menu When a song starts to play the Text Display will show the Now Playing screen see above right with Song Name Artist track number a...

Page 12: ...ad and install the latest software version for your iPod see Apple com Technical Support If you are having other problems with Drive Play please contact us at 1 516 255 HKHK 4545 Or on the Web at www harmankardon com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions of Electronics Enclosure 6 152 0mm x 1 1 4 32 4mm x 2 5 8 66 4mm W x H x D Maximum Mounting Diameter of Text Display 1 13 16 46 2mm Maximum Mountin...

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