- 3 -
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iON Interface, by Neo Car Audio®.
The iON is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most vehicles’
factory radios. To ensure that your iPod performs correctly in your car or truck, we
recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting installation of the iON interface.
The iON interface will allow you to connect your iPod to a factory radio that has the ability to
control a CD changer. The iON is designed to be used with iPod Mini, Nano, Photo, Video,
Classic, iPhone, iPod Touch (this includes 4th Gen Nano, 3G iPhone and 2nd Gen Touch).
1.2 Precautions
(Important, Please Read)
UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE
For proper operation of the iON, your iPod must be updated with the most recent version of
Firmware from Apple. This is done on your computer. To update the software on the iPod go
to http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/. Follow the directions on the website to complete the
download. There is no charge for this update.
PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR iPod.
•
The manufacturer recommends unplugging the iPod when not in use.
To eliminate the risk of an electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the car battery in
most vehicles, except in the following situations:
•
Vehicles equipped with on-board navigation should not have the car’s battery
disconnected. Doing so may cause loss of memory settings. These settings would
then have to be reprogrammed by an authorized car dealer for a fee to be paid by the
vehicle’s owner. For these vehicles, we recommend extreme caution when handling
exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.
•
Vehicles that incorporate a security-code protecting the radio. If the car’s battery or the
radio’s power plugs are disconnected, the radio will not operate without re-entering the
security-code. If you have access to the security-code, feel comfortable disconnecting
the battery and the radio’s power connectors. Other wise, do not disconnect the battery
and exercise extreme caution while handling exposed 12V power or ground
wires/connectors.
PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION
Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving parts or direct
sunlight. Beware of hot-air flow from your vehicle’s climate control system. We recommend
securing the interface to a suitable location, free of sharp metal edges, using; double sided tape,
Velcro or wire ties.
