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A COPY OF THE ‘OPERATIONAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’ IS TO BE KEPT 
WITH THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. 

 

3.DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES . 

 (A) 

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE CONTAINED HEREIN

, the 

PRODUCTS

 and  related  documentation  are  provided  to  you, “AS  IS”. IN  NO 

EVENT SHALL VAIS  BE LIABLE FOR 

ANY DAMAGES, CLAIM OR LOSS INCURRED BY YOU (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, 

COMPENSATORY,  INCIDENTAL,  INDIRECT ,  SPECIAL,  CONSEQUENTIAL,  OR  EXEMPLARY  DAMAGES,  LOST  PROFITS,  LOST 

SALES OR BUSINESS, EXPENDITURES,  INVESTMENTS, OR COMMITMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUSINESS, LOSS OF 

ANY  GOODWILL,  OR  DAMAGES.  THE  TERM  ‘INCIDENTAL  DAMAGES’  REFERS  TO  THE  EXPENSES  OF  TRANSPORTING  THE 

PRODUCTS TO THE VAIS SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF THE END-USERS [ORIGINAL PURCHASER’S] TIME, LOSS OF THE USE OF 

THE PRODUCT, BUS FARES, CAR RENTALS OR OTHER COSTS  RELATED TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE PRODUCT. THE 

TERM  ‘CONSEQUENTIAL  DAMAGES’  REFERS  TO  THE  COST  OF

  REPAIRING  OR  REPLACING 

OTHER  PROPERTY,  WHICH  IS 

DAMAGED  WHEN  THIS  PRODUCT  DOES  NOT  WORK  PROPERLY.)  RESULTING  FROM  THE  USE  OR  INABILITY  TO  USE  THE 

PRODUCTS,  INCLUDING  ANY  DAMAGES  INCURRED  DUE  TO  THE  NEGLIGENT  OPERATION  OF  A  MOTOR  VEHICLE,  IN 

CONJUNCTION WITH THE USE OF SAID PRODUCTS. THE END-USER ACKNOWLEDGES ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE USE OF 

THE PRODUCT. THE ADDITION OF VAIS PRODUCTS AND ANY  AFTER-MARKET EQUIPMENT MAY ENHANCE THE VALUE OF A 

VEHICLE OR CAUSE A THIRD-PARTY TO  ILLEGALLY ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE  PRODUCTS AND AFTER-MARKET EQUIPMENT. 

VAIS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY RELATE D TO SUCH THEFT AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE  TO PROPERTY.IT IS THE END-USERS 

RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT ITS OWN PROPERTY

THE END-USER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE OPERATIO N OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS 

ACTIVITY, AND BY ITS USE OF VAIS’S PRODUCTS, ACKNOWLEDG ES THAT THE PRODUCTS ARE REMOTELY RELATED TO SAID 

MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION, AND THUS ANY  DAMAGES CAUSED TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ITSELF OR 

ANY THIRD-PARTY AND ITS PROPERTY IS NO T THE RESPONSIBILITY OF VAIS, ITS AGENTS OR ITS PRINCIPALS AND IS THE 

SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER OF SAID VEHICLE. 

YOU, THE END-USER, OR ANY OTHER DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE, IS SOLELY RESPONS IBLE FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE 
VEHICLE AND THE SAFETY OF BOTH YOU AND THE PASSENGERS . FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, THE PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE 
USED FOR THE DRIVER’S ENTERTAINMENT,  WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. SUCH USE COULD BE A DISTRACTION TO 
THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT LEADING TO SER IOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IF YOU, THE END-USER ALLOW 
ANOTHER PERSON TO USE THE VEHICLE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THOROUGHLY BRIEF THAT OTHER USER, ON THE 
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND THE PR ODUCTS INSTALLED THEREIN. 

 (B) SAID DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE USE OF SAID PR ODUCTS, EVEN IF VAIS HAS BEEN INFORMED OF, KNEW OF, OR 
SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION  APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE 
AGGREGATE,  INCLUDING  WITHOUT  LIMITATION:  BREACH  OF  CONTRACT,  BREACH  OF  WARRANT Y,  NEGLIGENCE,  STRICT 
LIABILITY,  MISREPRESENTATION  AND  OTHER  TORTS.  IF  VAIS’S  WARRANTY  DISCLAIMER  OR  LIMITATION  OF  LIABILITY  SET 
FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, OR  FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, BE HELD  UNENFORCEABLE OR INAPPLICABLE, YOU 
AND ANY OTHER END USER AGREE THAT VAI S’S LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED (50%) OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE ENCLOSED 
VAIS PRODUCT. 

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not 
apply to you. This Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability  shall not be applicable to the extent that any federal, state or local law, 
which cannot be preempted, prohibits any provision of this Warranty.    

 (C) 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 only where it may be visible to passengers only. Although VAIS strongly recomm ends that 
Products  not  be  used  while  the  vehicle  is  in  motion,  it  is  your  responsibility  to  determine  whether  the  product  can  be  used  in any  given 
location. Any use of the PRODUCTS where it is illegal to do so, may be used against you as evidence of negligence in the event of an auto 
accident or other traffic infraction.  

 

4. THIRTY (30)- DAY MONEY BACK WARRANTY ONLY IF PURCHASED DIRECT FROM 

VAIS.   

Any Product purchased directly from VAIS, referencing a 

Return Authorization Number

 (

RAN

)

 

during the Thirty-(30) day period following 

shipment by VAIS, may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price actually paid, only if you have received damaged, def ective or 
incorrectly shipped merchandise.  The RAN number may be obtained from 

VAIS’s Customer Support at (720) 733-2348

, and is valid for 

only thirty- (30) days from its issuance. Said RAN must be noted on the outside of the returned PRODUCTS’ packaging. The PRODUCTS 
must be returned in its original packaging, intact, without any evidence of tampering with the PRODUCTS or physical damage caused by the 
Customer (End-User).  

 

WE WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE ITEM BE SHIPPED INSURED, SINCE THE RISK OF LOSS DURING SHIPPING IS 

WITH  THE  END-USER

.  Re-stocking  Fees  may  apply.  Damage  Fees  if  deemed  caused  by  the  End-User  may  apply.  SHIPPING  AND 

HANDLING OF THE END-USER IS NOT REFUNDABLE AND MUST  BE PREPAID, FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE APPLICABLE. END-
USER SHALL ASSUME ALL RISK OF LOSS FOR  THE SHIPPING OF THE PRODUCTS TO VAIS. 

PLEASE ALLOW UP TO EIGHT (8) 

WEEKS FOR VAIS TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT

.   

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Summary of Contents for SoundLinQ SL3x

Page 1: ... Interface Controller with built in XM Satellite Radio interface www vaistech com Owner s Manual Copyright C 2003 2012 VAIS Technology Published August 7 2012 TOYOTA LEXUS SCION required XM Direct CNP2000UCA ...

Page 2: ... 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 loca...

Page 3: ... 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 Ple...

Page 4: ...rness SoundLinQ3 Audio Harness 36 SoundLinQ3 12 Pin Y harness SoundLinQ3 Interface Adapter Model SL3x Mode Programming switch Power and Audio wiring harness Service Port RED LED Interface connector for CNP2000UCA Tuner Vehicle Antenna and XM Direct Tuner CNP2000UCA are included in SL3x TKIT only ...

Page 5: ...ss if present Plug into Head Unit connector B 20 pin connector 12 pin connector CAUTION Toyota head units 20 pin connector IS NOT COMPATIBLE with SoundLinQ3 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 as an example Locate connector A 20 pin connector on your Radio Connector location on the Radio may be differe...

Page 6: ...a long beep followed by a few short beeps This may take up to one minute Return programming switches into their default position both switches UP Wait up to 30 seconds until confirmation beep Put ignition switch into the OFF position Wait at least 10 seconds Put ignition switch into the ACC or ON position Check SoundLinQ3 for functionality especially TEXT capabilities CD Changer Emulation Mode pro...

Page 7: ...t ignition switch into the OFF position Wait at least 10 seconds Put ignition switch into ACC or ON position Check SoundLinQ3 for functionality especially TEXT capabilities Mounting unit using Velcro fasteners Velcro Fasteners are not included VAIS Technology strongly recomand to ground unit to the car chassis for best results NOTE Hard Velcro Fastener Carpet or car chassis SoundLinQ3 Soft Velcro ...

Page 8: ...CD CHANGER OR MD CHANGER EMULATION SAT EMULATION 8 Emulation ...

Page 9: ...hanger emulation XM Radio CH023 MD changer emulation For Radio Integrated into Navigation System For Radio Integrated into Navigation System CD changer emulation For Radio Receiver with LCD MD changer emulation For Radio Receiver with LCD XM Radio CH081 MD changer emulation XM Radio CH023 CD changer emulation with CD Text 9 CD MD Changer Emulation Select desired source by pressing DISC button on t...

Page 10: ...SC RAND Enables Disables Disc information popup window Popup window comes up when song title and artist name change NOTE Popup window functionality vary on the Lexus model and Audio System configuration For vehicles where information is displayed on the Radio LCD please activate DISC RANDOM in order to have information correctly updated DISC RPT To select whether Song Name or Artist Name displays ...

Page 11: ...the DISC REPEAT function Press the DISC RPT or DISC REPEAT button again to deactivate it SoundLinQ3 will produce a long beep as an confirmation of successful erasure Exit XM Radio Input Settings Mode See XM Radio Input Settings for details See XM Radio Input Settings for details Erasing PRESETS Used to display Signal Strength Note Will range from 0 99 Satellite Signal Strength SoundLinQ3 will disp...

Page 12: ...riation of Display mode 1 Display mode 6 In this mode TRACK number is either 10 11 or 12 where 0 from 10 1 from 11 and 2 from 12 are used to display hundreds Minutes are used to display tens Seconds are used to display single digits DISC number is always 12 NOTE This mode is most common for the radio integrated into the Navigation System which does not display Song Tilte in MD changer emulation mo...

Page 13: ...081 092 and 123 to make sure those channel numbers are displayed properly NOTE Present if MD TEXT is supported by the Radio Receiver may differ on Head units model and year Displaying Channel Information XM Sound Level Adjustment NOTE Remember a high sound level may result in noticeable sound distortion Enter into XM Radio Input Settings Mode See XM Radio Input Settings for details Select the desi...

Page 14: ...hart to determine which emulation mode is compatible with your vehicle By connecting this unit to the factory system you add a logical devices XM Radio interface SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 can be used for 6 presets each Functionality Description For Radio Integrated into Navigation System SAT Emulation XM Radio CH023 SAT emulation XM Radio CH001 SAT emulation Text display 14 XM Radio SAT3 CH004 SAT emulat...

Page 15: ...cycle through the following modes AM radio SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 are presets for the satellite receiver Steering Wheel control To switch between unit sources press the MODE button on the steering wheel control The diagram below shows the order in which sources are selected Diagram below assumes following sources are present AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 XM Radio AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 FM1 FM2 TAPE ...

Page 16: ...ity 16 MANUAL TUNING TYPE TYPE Use the TUNE knob on the head unit to select channels You can rapidly scan channels by turning the knob faster in the direction you wish to scan DISPLAYING SONG TITLE AND ARTIST NAME To select a preset press the desired preset button SELECTING PRESETS CHANNEL SEEK CHANGING CATEGORIES Scan channels throughout the selected category Presets NOTE Beep indicates successfu...

Page 17: ...ce to SAT3 Press and hold the button labeled SAT Lev Adj or number 5 on the Radio with its own LCD You will hear a short beep and should then hear sound coming from the satellite receiver source Now you will adjust the sound level to match the volume of the source you selected in step 1 To adjust the sound level press either the TYPE or TYPE button Once the sound level matches the volume of your s...

Page 18: ...oundLinQ3 can operate in two modes Applicable for software starting Ver 4 51 released Nov 15 2012 OPTION 1 is when unit displays all available and unavailable channels Programmed by default No channel list update is required at any time OPTION 2 is when unit displays available channels only Keep in mind every time XM changes channel list you have to do channel list update in order for new channels...

Page 19: ...You shall not derive or attempt to derive the source code or structure of all or any portion of the Software in the PRODUCT by reverse engineering disassembly recompilation or any other means You shall not use the Software in the PRODUCT to operate a service bureau or for any other use involving the processing of data for other persons or entities VAIS and its licensor s shall retain all copyright...

Page 20: ...APPLY TO THE USE OF SAID PR ODUCTS EVEN IF VAIS HAS BEEN INFORMED OF KNEW OF OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE AGGREGATE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION BREACH OF CONTRACT BREACH OF WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY MISREPRESENTATION AND OTHER TORTS IF VAIS S WARRANTY DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS...

Page 21: ... have no liability or obligation to Purchaser with respect to any PRODUCTS requiring service during the warranty period which is subjected to any of the following abuse improper operation negligence accident modification improper connections failure of the end user to follow the operating procedures outlined both herein and in any user s manual attempted repair by non qualified personnel Company o...

Page 22: ... insist upon strict performance of any provisions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of its right and remedies F SEVERABILITY In the event that any of the provisions or portions thereof of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions or portions thereof shall not be affected th...

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