USA SPEC PA11-TOY - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)I actually purchased the sister item to this for my MP3 player, the DFTOY by USA Spec, which is an AUX input only.(Whereas this one is specialized to work with the iPod and any other AUX source.) Anyways, I installed it in a 2005 Toyota Tacoma - attaching it to the stock 6disc CD changer.If you search the web, you can find detailed installation tips as well as photos of other users installations.I was a little nervous about disassembling the dash on my new truck to put this in.But I was happily surprised to find out how easy it was and how well it sounds.DON'T use one of those lame FM transmitters - they're junk.This is the way to go.
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The PA11-TOY iPod Interface Cable connects, controls, charges, and plays aniPod through the factory stereo system of your compatible 1998 and upToyota, Scion, Honda or Isuzu factory radio with external Changercontrols. This unit allows you to connect an iPod to your factory radio andoperate the iPod just like a CD Changer.Get pure Digital Sound of your iPod into your factory radio. Also adds anextra auxiliary input to connect any standard portable stereo device plus iPodconnection.Just connect the adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatiblefactory radio. Then plug your iPod into the interfaceyou can control volume,source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from theradio's CD changer controls. And the interface charges your iPod while it'sconnected!Features:Easy Installation - All cables are plug and play for easy installationAdds Additional Aux Input - Besides connecting to an iPod, our iPodinterface provides an additional aux input to connect other audio devicesSuperior Sound Quality - True digital quality sound through factory radioUses CD Changer Function - Uses the CD changer mode to operate an iPodjust like a CD ChangerAuto Maintain - Maintain current playlist when migrating your iPod fromportable use to in car useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are created, the interface autoselects the first 5 playlist on your iPodRich in Features - adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind,select playlist, shuffle and random play are some of the useful featuresprovided by this interface, through a factory stereoAuto Memory - Auto locates the last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip - Skip 10+ songs in each playlist with the factory CD Changer FFbutton. Or, skip to the end of a playlistAuto Charge - Charges iPod battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non-useAuto Playlist Select - If no play li NOTE: This product description has been cutt-off (is not complete) due to the size limit of Amazon.com's description field.
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USA SPEC PA11-NIS - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)Take into consideration that the product is meant to give you the best option available for the purpose and environment in which it's used.Unfortunately the problem lies with the Infinity factory stereos and the interface options you have.
I too would be very intersted in a product that gave me full control of my ipod from my Infinity stereo but it will not be.
Considering the other option, which is to have a plug to the aux input and only control from your ipod, this solution is much better and at least gives you the ability to navigate through the playlist/artist/grouping that you've chosen (next/previous; ffwd/rwnd).
You can still use all features from you ipod to select your music and honestly if you select a playlist it should be running more than an hour or what's the point of having an iPod.
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The PA11 series iPod interfaces provide direct connection for an iPod plus an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source can be selected from the factory radio front panel. The interface adapter connects the iPod to your factory radio as if it were a CD changer, allowing direct selection of iPod playlists through the radio preset (or disc) buttons and is compatible with iPod models featuring the dock connector, including the iPod nano and 5G iPod video.
There are 3 operating modes available- Playlist, Direct, or Hybrid. In Playlist mode the controls on the radio will operate the iPod only, and the iPod's click wheel is locked out for safety while driving. In the Direct mode the iPod's controls are used to navigate through the iPod's menus and select songs, artists, playlists, etc. and the factory radio controls will provide volume/tone control only. The Hybrid mode operates like Playlist mode but the iPod controls are unlocked. All modes still charge the iPod while connected, for
Note: Display of artist and song title information, track search by artist, song title, album or genre are NOT supported. Only the Playlist and track numbers are displayed.
Infiniti Applications:
G35 Coupe - 2004-2006
G35 Sedan - 2004-2006
All models - 1999-2001
Nissan Applications:
Altima - 1999-2001 for double DIN radio only
Frontier - 1999-2001 for double DIN radio only
Maxima - 1999-2006
Murano - 2005-2006
Pathfinder - 1999-2001
350Z - 2004-2006
Sentra - 1999-2000 for double DIN radio only
Sentra - 2003-2006
Xtera - 1999-2006 not compatible with Rockford radio
Note: PA11NIS is NOT compatible with vehicles featuring factory equipped external CD changers (must unplug to add PA11TOY), satellite radio, or video system. Radio MUST have CD changer control capability.
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Brand New Usa Spec Pa15-gm Chevrolet, Gmc, Buick, and Cadillac Ipod/iphone Interface + Aux Input Review
Friday, October 8, 2010
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(More customer reviews)USA Spec iPod interface PA 15-GM
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This arrived a couple of days ago and I finally had the opportunity to install it today. This truly is a plug and play unit. My 2005 Cadillac Escalade factory sound system has an XM receiver which is located behind the glove box, so all I had to do to install this was drop the glove box down, unplug a connector, substitute a cable which inter-connects the USA Spec unit with the XM receiver and head unit and plug in the cable with the 32-pin connector that goes to the iPhone and I was done. Oh, there were 2 DIP switches on the unit I had to switch to "ON".
I'll have to play around with this a little more but am pretty happy with the operation. I would say this is a definite step up from what I was used to with my iPhone and iPod with my previous car, which was a cassette adapter plugged in the earphone jack and a charger plugged into the cigarette lighter.
As I have the XM module, the iPhone/iPod can be controlled in either Direct Mode from the the iPod itself or in Folder Mode, which accesses all of your Playlists, Artists, Albums or Songs, using the head unit or steering wheel controls. Volume is controlled with HU/SW controls in either mode. The Folder Modes are a little cumbersome as scrolling through the lists is tedious with button pushing, so I think it will be easier to use the Artists and Albums functions in the Direct Modes, however, Playlists are pretty easy to breeze through and I usually use Songs mode in random shuffle anyway. Searching for a single song is infinitely easier in Direct Mode on the iPhone itself. Artist, Album and Song are all displayed on the car radio RDS display while in any of the Folder modes.
Short of replacing the factory HU with a "designed for iPod" unit, I think this is the next best thing and much better than what I was using previously, and better than plugging into an AUX jack. BTW, this interface unit also has AUX jack for an alternate source, such as another MP3 player, DVD, etc.
I also picked up a Bracketron cradle that clips into one of the vents. I like the location where its sits and there's just the right amount of cable to pick up the iPhone for calling. I'm not sure I like the A/C blowing on the iPhone though, so I'll have to see how this works out and what other options I might have for a cradle and its location.
For the price, it seems like a good solution.
Almost forgot, there is one annoying aspect. When you first plug it into the iPhone (I have a 3GS and have yet to upgrade to v. 4.0) it displays a message that the attached device is not compatible, however, once you press "dismiss" to the message, it indicates charging and hence, compatibility.
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Brand New Usa Spec Pa15-GM Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, And Cadillac Ipod/Iphone Interface + Aux InputFeatures:IPOD interface to connect, control, charge and play an IPOD through a factory radioAll plug and play harnesses for easy installationAdds additional single stereo Aux input to hook up another audio deviceSong up/down Playlist/disc select, shuffle and random play features all control iPodAuto memory feature - Auto locates last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip 10+ songs in each play list with factory CD Changer FF buttonAuto skip to end of play list with factory CD Changer FF buttonAuto Maintain current play list when migrating from portable to in car useAuto Charge feature charges IPOD battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non useIn some vehicles if Vehicle has existing external CD Changer it must be disconnected.Auto Playlist Select - If no play list is created, Auto Selects first 5 play list on iPodWorks with iPhoneCables and connectors included !!!. .True Digital Quality sound through factory radio (unlike FM modulators)Factory Radio CD Changer buttons operates the iPod just like CD Changer or control iPod manually and access all your content.Use the Radio's CD Changer buttons to access and control up to 5 different mobile playlist. Song up, down, shuffle, random, etc.Access unlimited song per mobile play listUses CD Changer Port, if Vehicle has external CD Changer CD Changer may need to be disconnected.Simple package to buy, one box, includes all required cables for most applications!Displays artist names and song text on factory display
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Brand New Usa Spec Pa15-vette 2004-2010 Corvette, Chevrolet, and Cadillac Ipod/iphone Interface + Aux Input Review
Thursday, October 7, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)I installed the PA15-VETTE in my 2005 Cadillac SRX (Factory Bose Radio, XM Activated, No Navigation). What a great product! Works as advertised. No cable cutting required, everything is plug and play with the factory system. Of course you have to spend some time taking apart various parts of the interior to run cables, etc - but totally worth it.
Let me just say as well that USA SPEC (The Manufacturer) has some of the BEST support I have ever encountered. The support is US based, and I never was on hold for more than a couple minutes. Initially I had some issues with noise on the XM Band after installing this kit. Although USA SPEC didn't have a fix up front, they were eventually able to make me a modified cable that solved the problem! Wow!
Here are some videos I made to help:
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Brand New Usa Spec Pa15-Vette 2004-2010 Corvette, Chevrolet, And Cadillac Ipod/Iphone Interface + Aux InputFeatures:IPOD interface to connect, control, charge and play an IPOD through a factory radioAll plug and play harnesses for easy installationAdds additional single stereo Aux input to hook up another audio deviceSong up/down Playlist/disc select, shuffle and random play features all control iPodAuto memory feature - Auto locates last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip 10+ songs in each play list with factory CD Changer FF buttonAuto skip to end of play list with factory CD Changer FF buttonAuto Maintain current play list when migrating from portable to in car useAuto Charge feature charges IPOD battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non useIn some vehicles if Vehicle has existing external CD Changer it must be disconnected.Auto Playlist Select - If no play list is created, Auto Selects first 5 play list on iPodWorks with iPhoneCables and connectors included !!!. .True Digital Quality sound through factory radio (unlike FM modulators)Factory Radio CD Changer buttons operates the iPod just like CD Changer or control iPod manually and access all your content.Use the Radio's CD Changer buttons to access and control up to 5 different mobile playlist. Song up, down, shuffle, random, etc.Access unlimited song per mobile play listUses CD Changer Port, if Vehicle has external CD Changer CD Changer may need to be disconnected.Simple package to buy, one box, includes all required cables for most applications!Displays artist names and song text on factory display
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USA SPEC PA11-VOL - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Monday, September 20, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)Purchased this after a long search and many visits to Car Toys and other auto accessory stores. The product took me only 90 minutes to install; most of this time was spent pulling out the stereo head unit (an HU-605 in my 2006 Volvo S80).
It works very well with the IPod; the only complaints:
1) Sometimes when you start the car; the system skips around and the stereo displays "CD Changer Load Discs". It takes about 5 seconds and then it works fine.
2) If you try and quickly change the "CD" (which changes the playlist) the unit can become confused, and it takes a few seconds to recover its mind.
Other than that, it works well and I'm happily listening to my ipod; and my sirius radio through the AUX input on the unit.
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The PA11 series iPod interfaces provide direct connection for an iPod plus an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source are selected from the factory radioâ??s front panel. The interface adapter connects the iPod to your factory radio as if it were a CD changer, allowing direct selection of iPod playlists through the radioâ??s preset (or disc) buttons and is compatible with iPod models featuring the dock connector, including the iPod nano and 5G iPod video.
There are two operating modes available for the interface, Playlist Mode and Direct Mode. Playlist Mode uses the controls on the factory radio to provide basic navigation functions including song up/down, playlist up/down, repeat, shuffle, scan, and FF/REW functions. Direct Mode uses the iPod's click wheel to navigate through the iPod's menus and select songs, artists, playlists, etc. and the radio buttons are used only for volume, bass and treble. Both modes still charge the iPod while connected, and stops one hour after the iPod is paused to prevent over-charging.
Note: Display of artist and song title information, track search by artist, song title, album or genre are NOT supported. Only the Playlist and track numbers are displayed.
Volvo Applications:
S60 - 2001-2005
S70 - 2001-2005
V70 - 2001-2005
S80 - 2001-2005
S40 - 2001-2004
V40 - 2001-2004
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