Harman Kardon Drive+Play User Manual download pdf (Page 4)

Choosing Installation Locations (continued)

Electronics Enclosure Location

The Electronics Enclosure contains the wireless FM transmitter

and the power supply for the three components. You can install

it under a seat, in the center console compartment, or in the

glove box. If possible, select a site that provides both conven-

ient access to the enclosure and easy cable routing.

Drive + Play also provides an audio interface to a cell phone,

satellite radio, or any other device that outputs a low-level

audio signal using the Aux In jack. When using the Auxiliary

Input feature, select a mounting site for the electronics enclo-

sure that provides easy access to the Aux In jack. Otherwise,

you will need to purchase a 3.5mm stereo extension cable for

a longer cable run (see Wiring Diagram on page 5).

iPod Location

With this system, you can place your iPod in any location that

allows you to conveniently connect it to the Drive + Play iPod

cable. Since you don’t have to view the iPod or use its controls,

you can place it inside the center console compartment, the

glove box, or another hidden site.

NOTE: Since an iPod can get hot during operation, avoid

tightly enclosed areas. Review “About Operating and Storage

Temperatures” in your iPod’s User’s Guide.

Planning the Installation

IMPORTANT: When routing wires from any of the compo-

nents to the electronics enclosure, be sure to route them

away from any moving parts such as the gear-shift

levers, pedals, parking brake and steering column.

Temporarily place the main components at their proposed

sites and lay out their interconnect cables to judge the cable

routes (see Wiring Diagram on page 5 for wiring options). If a

cable comes up short, try moving one or more components

to find a better run. Next, inspect the vehicle’s interior

assembly 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 audio

system in three ways:

Wireless FM Transmission

This method is the most convenient and requires the least

wiring. After setup, you simply tune your radio to the assigned

FM frequency to listen to your iPod. Drive + Play has a built-in

FM transmitter and its software provides a choice of five fixed

FM frequencies or a tunable frequency for areas where none

of the fixed frequency selections are available. See Initial

Setup on page 9 for details.

Wired FM Transmission

For better quality FM transmission performance, consider

purchasing our Wired FM Adaptor for direct connection (via

the Antenna jack on the Electronics Enclosure) to your radio’s

antenna input (see Wiring Diagram on the next page).

NOTE: Depending on your vehicle model, antenna plug

adaptors may be required to connect the Wired FM Adaptor

to your radio and antenna.

Connecting to Audio Out

This method provides the best sound quality, but involves more

wiring. After making the connections and setup, you will select

Auxiliary Input or CD Changer on your audio system to listen to

your iPod. See Initial Setup on page 9 for details.

NOTE: In order to use the Audio Out, your audio system must

have an auxiliary input jack or a CD changer input. A third-

party interface is required for a CD changer interface. If your

system has neither feature, FM transmission is the only

choice for the audio interface.

Choosing a Power Interface

Referring to the Wiring Diagram on the next page, you can

connect Drive + Play’s power connections to your vehicle’s

electrical system in one of two ways:

Removable 12-Volt Accessory Power Cable With

Cigarette Lighter Adaptor

This power interface is the most convenient, since the power

cable can be simply plugged into the vehicle’s cigarette

lighter outlet. No additional wiring is required. The cigarette

lighter adaptor is fuse-protected, and the fuse can be

changed by removing the adaptor’s end nut.

NOTE: If your cigarette lighter works even when the car’s

ignition switch is in the “off” position, you’ll have to turn

Drive + Play on manually. It can be turned off manually, or it

will shut off automatically after one hour of inactivity.

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