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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G  
 

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Symptom 

Cause 

Remedy 

No Power 

Blown fuse  

Replace fuse with same amp. 
Rating. If the fuse blows 
again, call tech support.  

No Power 

Bad connection 

Check cable connection. 

Magazine cannot be installed. 

Wrong insertion direction. 

Insert it in proper direction. 

Noise is heard during 
playback 

Large scratches on disc or 
warped disc 

Compare sound with another 
disc. If sound from second 
disc is acceptable, first disc is 
defective. 

Noise during playback 

Extremely dirty disc 

Clean disc 

Noise during playback 

Built-in anti-vibration 
mechanism is installed in the 
wrong direction. 

Install mechanism in proper 
direction. 

Alternator noise is heard 
(Changes with gas) 

Wrong wiring creates ground 
loop. 

Call tech support or ask a 
local car audio shop. 

Disc skips while driving 

Built-in anti-vibration 
mechanism is installed in 
wrong direction. 

Install mechanism in proper 
direction. (See Page 2) 

Radio can’t recognize Neo 
Changer 

Wrong selection on dip switch 
in the converter box 

Select the right protocol for 
you car. (See Page 3) 

Radio can’t recognize Neo 
Changer 

Bad cables or cables are not 
connected properly between 
converter box and car radio 

Check connection and cables, 
push in firmly. 

Radio can’t recognize Neo 
Changer 

Radio is not communicating 
with the right CD Changer 
protocol  

Call support, we can resolve 
any technical problem you 
have. 

Radio can’t recognize Neo 
Changer 

Yellow and black cables are 
not connected to Power 12+ 
and Ground. ( Only on some 
models) 

Please read manual and see if 
your car requires to connect 
the yellow and black cable to 
power and ground  

Neo Changer suddenly is not 
recognized any more 

Bad connector or power 
discharge 

Unplug the black converter 
box  from Radio and plug 
again 

Magazine will not eject 

Changer did not reset properly 
after power down 

Press the reset button near the 
eject button on the Neo 
Changer, then press eject  

 

For technical support call 516-887-8885 9am-6pm EST. After hours call 516-225-0460 

Chapter 

Summary of Contents for Neo Changer

Page 1: ... Neo Car Audio v 1 5 A All Rights Reserved Instruction Manual Sales Office Neo Car Audio 9235 Trade Place Suite H San Diego CA 92126 www neocaraudio com Phone Fax 858 689 4141 ...

Page 2: ... Acura 5 Audi 6 Ford Ford Lincoln Mercury 7 8 GM Buick Cadillac Chevy GMC Oldsmobile Pontiac Saturn 9 11 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Plymouth Eagle 12 Honda 13 Toyota 14 Volkswagen 15 C H A P T E R 3 Troubleshooting 16 Warranty Warnings 17 FCC and Legal Information 18 C H A P T E R 4 Ford Appendix Town Car Grand Marquis Marauder LS and Ford Crown Vic 19 Corvette Appendix 20 ...

Page 3: ... 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...

Page 4: ...d 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 anti vibration mechanism must be set If the mechanism is not set correctly discs will skip To set the changers position the anti vibration must be set the same on...

Page 5: ...g 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 bot...

Page 6: ...s 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 Chapter 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Acura ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF Audi VW ON...

Page 7: ... 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 ...

Page 8: ... the display of your radio showing that the Neo Changer is ready to use This step may take up to three minutes Switch to the Neo Changer by pressing the CD Mode button on the radio Audi has 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...

Page 9: ...well as plug location in each Switch to the Neo Changer by pressing the CD button on the radio To change discs press the or buttons located on the tune button To change tracks simply press Seek or Seek INSTALLATION WARNING Initial use of the changer can take up to three minutes If you use Ford 16 pin Ford 20 pin or Ford RCU cables make sure you connect the yellow cable to constant 12v and black to...

Page 10: ...nector at headunit Taurus 1996 2004 RCU Rear Control Unit in the trunk Thunderbird 2000 2004 20 Pin connector at headunit Windstar 1999 2004 20 Pin connector at headunit Lincoln 16 Pin connector at headunit Continental 1995 1997 Premium Audio System RCU Rear Control Unit in the trunk Continental 1995 1997 Premium Audio System Model Year s Changer Location and notes Continental 1998 2004 20 Pin con...

Page 11: ...e you must not have GM factory original XM tuner installed If installed you must unplug it for NEO Changer to work PLEASE READ 1995 1999 Radios with built in CD player Except Corvette are NOT compatible with the Neo Changer 2000 2004 Radios with built in CD player ARE compatible Separate OEM CD 1995 2004 or OEM Cassette 2000 2004 must be disconnected to use the Neo Changer 2003 2005 If XM mode is ...

Page 12: ... 2005 GM C Cable behind Headunit Protocol XM Cavalier 1996 1999 GM A Cable behind Headunit Protocol E C Corvette 1997 2004 GM B Cable in trunk Protocol E C If cable not in trunk please see Corvette Notes Chevrolet continue Equinox 2005 GM C Cable behind Headunit Protocol XM Impala 2000 2005 GM C Cable behind Headunit Protocol Class 2 Impala 1995 1999 GM A Cable behind Headunit Protocol E C Lumina ...

Page 13: ... 2004 2005 GM C Cable behind Headunit Protocol XM Montana 1999 2000 GM A Cable behind Headunit Protocol E C Sunfire 1996 1999 GM A Cable behind Headunit Protocol E C Sunfire 2003 2005 GM C Cable behind Headunit Protocol XM TransSport 1996 1998 GM A Cable behind Headunit Protocol E C Vibe 2004 2005 GM C Cable behind Headunit Protocol XM Saturn GM B Cable in trunk Protocol E C 2 If not prewired you ...

Page 14: ...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 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 le...

Page 15: ... 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 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 yo...

Page 16: ... Neo Changer by pressing the CD button Follow the LCD readout instructions to change CD s and tracks Toyota Matrix uses GM C connector And GM Class 2 protocol TOYOTA INSTALLATION WARNING Initial use of the changer can take up to three minutes Please wait while the radio checks the CD magazine Some radio models require pressing Seek once to start playing after changing CD or after start up S E T T ...

Page 17: ...buttons on radio are not working properly please disconnect the black box from trunk and plug it directly into the radio using VW front cable VW prewired cable to trunk is not always shielded and can cause noise from the changers datalines Switch to the Neo Changer by pressing the CD button on the radio VW has a direct access disc system to select a disc enter the number into the keypad Press butt...

Page 18: ...irection See Page 2 Radio can t recognize Neo Changer Wrong selection on dip switch in the converter box Select the right protocol for you car See Page 3 Radio can t recognize Neo Changer Bad cables or cables are not connected properly between converter box and car radio Check connection and cables push in firmly Radio can t recognize Neo Changer Radio is not communicating with the right CD Change...

Page 19: ...s Within the first 12 months from date of purchase subject to the conditions above SSI will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship providing it is returned to SSI with PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized dealer If you have a problem with this product please call or write to our Consumer Service Dept IMPORTANT Return INSTRUCTIONS These instructions must be foll...

Page 20: ...ined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encourages to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio te...

Page 21: ...o Yellow to 16pin connectors Light Blue Pink cable Pin 7 Neo White to 16pin connectors Tan cable Pin 8 Neo Brown to 16pin connectors Light Green Black cable Pin 6 24pin Connector Neo Gray to 24pin connectors Violet Light Blue cable Pin 1 Neo Orange to 24pin connectors Black Light Green cable Pin 24 Important Note Some vehicle production runs do not have a cable plugged into the 16pin pin connector...

Page 22: ...onnection to the Vehicle There are two connectors located behind the radio one is black and the other is grey We will first work with the grey connector Grey Connector Neo Blue to Connector Brown White Pin 11 the 1st pin Neo Red to Connector Green White Pin 12 the 2nd pin Neo Black to Connector Black White Pin 13 the 3rd pin Neo Yellow to Connector Dark Green Pin 15 pin 14 is empty Black Connector...

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