Discountcarstereo.com How to add an iPod to my Toyota stereo The question many iPod owners have is ‘how can I connect iPod products to my Toyota factory stereo? All iPod products include a headphone jack (output) and most include a dock connector. The audio level from the dock connector is fixed (line level), the audio level from the headphone jack is variable and changes based on the volume setting. When high the sound will be distorted, therefore you must fiddle with the volume control to adjust the sound for best quality. The list of options are endless, however we will begin with the most simple of them all. 1. FM Transmitters: A couple of companies make short-range FM transmitters. The wireless FM transmitter, plug into either the iPod's headphone output or some newer options for the dock connector. The transmitter sends a low-powered FM signal to your car radio. You then tune the radio to the selected frequency. Wireless FM transmitter signals are susceptible to static and outside interference, and can vary in strength and quality depending on your location. 2. Cassette adapter: A cassette adapter connects to the iPod's headphone output, plays on your car's cassette deck. This wired solution is ok if you have a cassette player. Most new radios lack a cassette player. 3. Auxiliary input adapter: The auxiliary input adapter connects to the CD changer/XM port on the back the Toyota radio and in most cases you must disconnect the external CD Changer to install this device. Many customers panic because they do not wish to lose their CD changer. Fact is the internal 6-cd changer is not affected. The CD Changer/XM port on the back of the stereo is for an optional CD changer or XM offered by your Toyota dealer. If you installed an external CD Changer (in trunk, under seat, in glovebox and etc), or XM they must be disconnected, however the internal 6-cd changer that is part of the radio will continue to work. Auxiliary input adapters provide the cleanest and most detailed sound possible because they connect directly to the input on the back of the Toyota radio. You'll have to run a mini jack-to-RCA or RCA-to-RCA cable from under the dash to the audio device. Auxiliary input adapters are not exclusive to iPods, you can connect any audio device (MP3, DVD, Walkman, Portable Satellite Radios, Portable Navigation audio etc.) to their inputs Toyota Auxiliary input adapters include: USASPec DF-TOY 1998-06 Toyota/Scion dual auxiliary input adapter PIE TOY-AUX 1998-02 Single Auxiliary input adapter PIE TOY03-AUX 2003-06 Toyota/Scion Single Auxiliary input adapter PIE TOY03-AUX/S 2005-07 Toyota/Scion Single Auxiliary input adapter Peripherals AUX2CAR 1998-06 Toyota/Scion Single Auxiliary input adapter Advantages: Direct connection to the radio results in better sound Easy plug-n-play installation Not limited to iPods-- you can connect any audio device to the Toyota Radio Disadvantages: Does not charge or display iPod text on radio and because of that you have to keep the iPod charged and also fumble with the iPod while you drive 4. iPod Adapters: These adapters are made specifically for iPods and like Auxiliary input adapters, iPod Adapters connect to the Toyota radio CD changer port and to the iPod, so the sound quality is optimal. All iPod adapters in our catalog will also charge the iPod. Some adapters allow control of the iPod using the radio buttons, while others only allow control using the iPod buttons. As for text display--- full text display and browsing using (Vais Technology SLI) and text display only with the PA12-TOY. All others do not display text on the Toyota radio. Blitzsafe: TOY/M-LINK1V.1 1998-2002 Toyota iPod adapter TOY/M-LINK1V.2 2003-06 Toyota/Scion iPod adapter These two interfaces will charge iPod products, but no controls from the radio buttons—you control the iPod using the clickwheel. Advantages: Direct connection to radio for optimum sound quality Easy plug-n-play installation Inexpensive Disadvantages having to fumble with the iPod clickwheel while you drive Peripherals: iPod2Car 1998-06 Toyota/Scion iPod adapter Like the Blitzsafe adapter, the iPod2Car will charge iPod products and allow basic iPod controls using the Toyota radio buttons or steering wheel audio buttons (if so equipped) --- Controls such as Track UP/DOWN, FF/REW can be performed from the radio all other controls are only possible using the iPod clickwheel Advantages: Direct connection to radio for optimum sound quality Easy plug-n-play installation Can easily be programmed by the user to work in other vehicles – (a vehicle specific cable is required) Disadvantages Limited iPod controls from the radio buttons Expensive PXDP2 2005-07 Toyota/Scion iPod adapter The PXDP2 allows full control and browsing of the iPod menus using the Toyota radio controls. This device also charges the ipod and displays text on Toyota radios with “text” button. Advantages: Direct connection to radio for optimum sound quality Easy plug-n-play installation Can easily be programmed by the user to work in other vehicles – (i.e. Ford, Chrysler ---- a vehicle specific cable is required) Text browsing using the Toyota buttons and display. Disadvantages no iPod controls from the iPod clickwheel (ipod screen and display are disabled) No auxiliary input option USASpec: PA15-TOY 1998-06 Toyota/Scion iPod adapter (discontinued) The PA15-TOY is best suited for most users because it includes everything in one simple device. This user programmable interface will allow you to control your iPod from the Toyota radio only (Playlist mode) or from both the Toyota radio and the clickwheel (direct mode) — it also includes an auxiliary input. Advantages: Direct connection to radio for optimum sound quality Easy plug-n-play installation Can easily be programmed by the user to work in direct mode or playlist mode built-in auxiliary input steering wheel controls -- contribute significantly to safer driving. Disadvantages: Limited to 6 playlist (in playlist mode) The PA12-TOY 1998-07 Toyota/Scion/Lexus iPod adapter The PA12-TOY is best suited for most users because it includes everything in one simple device. This user programmable interface will allow you to control your iPod from the Toyota radio only (Playlist mode) or from both the Toyota radio and the clickwheel (direct mode) — it also includes an auxiliary input. The PA12-TOY also display text on Toyota radios with “TEXT” button on the faceplate. Advantages: Direct connection to radio for optimum sound quality Easy plug-n-play installation Can easily be programmed by the user to work in direct mode or playlist mode built-in auxiliary input steering wheel controls and text display on radio with “Text” button -- contribute significantly to safer driving Disadvantages: Limited to 6 playlist (in playlist mode)
USASPEC PA11-TOY iPod adapter Installation Tutorial Fig. 0
The PA11-TOY iPod interface connects to the 12-pin CD Changer connector on the back of select 1998-06 Toyota/Scion factory radio's. This radio (See Fig. 0) is popular in may Toyota cars and trucks 1. For your safety we ask you disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the radio from the dash and locate the 12-pin CD Changer port (see Fig. 1). 1998-02 (some 03’s) will have a 12-pin (row of 5 and row of 7-pins) and 2003-Up will have a 12-pin (2 row of 6) connector. If there is a Factory CD Changer Cable connected it must be disconnected. 3. For 1998-02 (some 03’s) with large 12-pin connector: Connect the 12-pin male plug of the interface harness (See Fig.2), to the 12-pin CD-Changer port of the radio (See Fig.1) For 2003-Up with small 12-pin connector: Connect the 12-pin male plug of the interface harness (See Fig.2) to the large 12-pin connector on the CAS-TYi (see Fig 2a) Connect the small 12-pin male connector on the CAS-TYi to the radio 12-pin connector (See Fig. 1) 4. Connect the 8-pin Din plug of the interface harness (See Fig.2) to the mating connector at the top of the interface box. (See Fig. 3) Optional: The PA11-TOY interface is capable of controlling the iPod and also capable or accepting an auxiliary audio input. The additional audio source connects to the RCA input jack labeled "AUX AUDIO INPUT" (see Fig 4).  If you choose to use the Auxiliary audio option, dip switch #1 must be set to "OFF" [it is preset to "ON" at the factory—(see Fig. 3)]. See the PA11-TOY user manual for more details. 5. Dip switch #2 is for playback mode selection-- You decide if you want to use the iPod in direct mode or playlist mode-- direct mode does not disable the iPod clickwheel and because of that you can access all the iPod functions using the iPod buttons. In this mode you can also use the Track/up/down/FF/REW buttons on the factory radio or steering wheel. In Playlist mode the iPod clickwheel and display are disabled-- controlling the iPod is possible from the factory radio controls only. See user manual  for more details. 6. Connect the 4-foot dock-connector-cable (see Fig 5)to the female 13-pin DIN on the interface box (See Fig.4) 7. Route the dock-connector-cable to the iPod location (i.e. center console, glove box, cup holder etc), DO NOT CONNECT iPod YET. 8. Reconnect Negative battery terminal 9. Connect the dock-connector-cable to the iPod. The battery charging symbol will show next to the battery indicator. 10. Wait a few seconds while the iPod interfaces searches for all the playlist (s), searching time may vary depending on the number or playlists (s) 11. After connecting the iPod to the interface, the iPod will display "Toyota OK to disconnect" message (See Fig.6). This message means the iPod is in Playlist mode and proper synchronization is done. Note: Playlist mode means that the iPod buttons are disabled and you can only control the iPod with the factory radio buttons. In direct Mode the iPod will display normal screen (See Fig 7) and begin playing the last song played on your iPod prior to connecting it to the interface. 12. If a few minutes have passed and the message doe not appear, disconnect the iPod or iPod mini and re-connect. 13. Press the "DISC" button on the Toyota radio to engage CD-Changer/iPod mode. If the iPod is not connected to the interface, the radio will display "NO MAGAZINE". 14. Once in the CD Changer/iPod mode, the radio will display "CD1 TR 1", this means the radio is playing the 1st song of the 1st playlist. (See Fig.6) shows "CD1 TR 4), this mean the ipod is playing the 4th song of the 1st playlist. 15. Once radio is in the right mode, simply press SEEK▲ and SEEK▼ buttons to change between songs or use the iPod clickwheel (direct mode) 16. Use the different presets 1-6 (See Fig.8) to change playlist (s). Note: Everytime the iPod is connected to this interface, the play cycle starts on playlist 1 track1 (CD1 TR 1). The "on the go" feature of the iPod is not supported. Your feedback is appreciated. Discount Car Stereo.com Serving the internet community since 1995 In our 11th year.	Fig. 1
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Footnotes * These interface does not display artist name, track name or any such information on factory (OEM) radios, they will display track number and playlist number. © 1995-06 Discount Car Stereo, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.