IPOD CONFIGURATION
Advanced Mode.
Advanced Mode allows you to experience all the adapter has to offer. You will be able to change tracks, shuffle through any one of your
playlists, change albums or chapters. Track number and time are accurate and match up to what is displayed on the iPod. Response time
between changing tracks is quick. And DON’T worry, your ipod is fully functional, it is NOT LOCKED OUT like other adapters do.
Neo recommends this mode.
Important:
After plugging in your iPod you will see an “ok to disconnect”, followed by a series of iPod initialization screens for a few seconds before
your iPod menu returns to normal. If your ipod does not go back to normal, you will need to UPDATE the ipod to the newest firmware.
Direct Mode.
If you prefer to use the adapter for next and previous track ONLY, Direct Mode is the best option. Text, playlist, etc, are not supported.
Track numbers and times are not synchronized between the iPod and radio. Because there is less data to transfer between the iPod and
the radio, the response time is quicker than Advanced Mode.
Comparison:
Track Time
Radio Track Controls
Playlist Control Ipod Controls
Advanced Mode YES
YES
YES
YES
Direct Mode
NO
YES
NO
YES
INSTALLATION STEPS
Step 1:
Remove radio from dash.
Step 2:
Plug the vehicle cable into the port on the radio.
Step 3:
Plug the other end of the cable into the Neo box.
Step 4:
If using the AUX input, connect the audio output of your device to the AUX input jack on the Neo box.
Step 5:
Plug the iPod cable into the Neo adapter box. (Do
Not
connect your ipod until install is complete).
Step 6:
Test to make sure everything is working before you reinstall the radio.
Step 7:
Reinstall the radio back into the dash of the vehicle.
*NOTE* Display of artist & song title on the radio LCD is ONLY supported on iPod-Text capable radio’s.
To date, Mazda radios do not support CD/iPod text and thus do not show text on the radio. Normal Disc/Track #’s are shown
IS YOUR IPOD UP TO DATE?
If the radio recognizes the adapter, but the control is NOT correct, your iPod is not up to
date.
Check Apple for the latest FW version updates. You must update your iPod.
USING THE NEO ADAPTER
As mentioned before, setting up playlists is NOT required. But to take full advantage of our adapter when in Advanced Mode, we
recommend you have your music organized in playlists on your iPod before using your iPod Integration Kit. Once again this is not
needed, but may help in overall use.
Please review the owner's manual for specific radio button function. The manual does
not
provide answers to what every button on your
radio will do with our adapter. Every radio is different and have buttons assigned to perform specific functions. It is up to you to
determine which buttons correspond to the adapter’s functions.
- Disc Selection (usually disc ^ or disc v button)
- Track up/Track down, Fast forward/rewind
- Steering wheel buttons
Important:
Not all radio’s have the capabilities to perform every function that adapter can, this will depend on the radio capabilities
and/or which level of radio came with your car (base, premium, etc..)
ACCESSING IPOD
Connect the iPod to the docking cable
Turn on your radio
Select the CD Changer source. (CD, CDC)
The iPod will cycle through a series of screens while it initializes. Wait for the iPod screen to return to normal before using the
iPod buttons.
If playback does not automatically begin, select a folder of your choosing. You can browse music directly on your iPod radio or steering
wheel. Both the iPod and radio controls are
ALWAYS
active in both modes.
CONTROLING IPOD ON RADIO
Controlling the iPod consists of using the Disc and Track buttons.
