SDR Electronics 1131 Car charger and FM transmitter for iPod and iPhone User Manual P1131 620 itripautoSE userguide
SDR Electronics Car charger and FM transmitter for iPod and iPhone P1131 620 itripautoSE userguide
Contents
- 1. Manual P1131
- 2. Manual P1238
Manual P1131
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Industry Canada rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized
modications to this equipment. Such modications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Thank you for purchasing iTrip Auto, the easy way to listen to your iPod ®
through
your car’s FM radio. iTrip Auto gets its power from your car’s cigarette lighter or
12 volt accessory socket, and charges your iPod as you listen.
iTrip is an FM transmitter for iPod. It works by broadcasting your music wirelessly
to your car’s FM radio, allowing you to listen through your stereo speakers. iTrip
setup and operation is an easy 3-step process. Here’s how to get started:
Quick Setup Using SmartScan
1. Plug iTrip into your player’s dock connector and begin playing some music
(though you won’t hear anything yet). Plug iTrip’s power adapter into your car’s
cigarette lighter or 12 volt accessory socket.
2. Press iTrip’s SmartScan button. In only a few seconds, SmartScan nds an
available FM frequency for you.
3. Tune your FM radio to the same frequency, now showing on iTrip’s display.
How To Set iTrip Manually
1. Plug iTrip into your iPod and your car’s power socket and begin playing music,
as in Quick Setup.
2. Tune your FM radio to a frequency at which you hear nothing but static. An
ideal choice would be one with static on either neighboring frequency.
3. Use iTrip’s + and – buttons to tune it to the same frequency as your radio.
(You can press and hold the buttons to scan through the frequencies quickly.)
When you reach the desired frequency, release the button and iTrip will
lock into that frequency automatically.
Your music will now be playing through your speakers. Set your radio’s volume
controls to a comfortable listening level.
Using iTrip Auto’s Presets
You can save the best frequencies as presets for easy recall.
1. Tune iTrip Auto to the frequency you want to save.
2. Press and hold the SmartScan button until a preset number begins to ash
(1, 2, 3, or 4 on the iTrip display).
3. Select the desired preset location (1, 2, 3, or 4) by pressing the + or – buttons
repeatedly. When the screen shows the desired number, press the SmartScan
button again and hold it for 3 seconds. iTrip has now saved the current
frequency to this preset number.
To recall a preset:
1. Press and hold the SmartScan button until a preset number begins to ash.
2. Use iTrip’s + and – buttons to select the desired number.
3. When the desired number is showing on iTrip’s display, press the SmartScan
button again, or just wait 3 seconds and iTrip will switch to the current preset.
LX/DX Mode for Best Sound
iTrip lets you switch between LX (Stereo) and DX (Mono) modes. In general,
Mono mode produces a stronger signal, better able to cut through in populated
areas where lots of radio stations crowd the dial. Since audio content such as
audio books and spoken word will sound much the same in either stereo or
mono, you may choose to listen in mono. To switch between stereo and mono:
1. Press and hold iTrip’s + and – buttons until you see LX or DX begin to blink in
iTrip’s display (approximately 8 seconds).
2. Select LX or DX by pressing the + or – buttons. Then wait 2 seconds and iTrip
will begin operating in the mode you have chosen.
Power Switch
For cars that do not automatically shut o power to the 12 volt accessory sockets,
iTrip Auto includes a power switch on the power plug. Press the switch to turn o
power to iTrip and to your player.
Troubleshooting
Problems? No problem. Here’s what to do:
FM Radio
Is it on?
Is it tuned to an open, unused frequency?
Is its volume correctly adjusted?
iPod
Is its Hold Switch on?
Have you pressed Play?
iTrip
Is it fully connected with your iPod?
Is it tuned to the same frequency showing on your radio?
Is it in Automatic Shuto mode? If iTrip experiences an extended period of quiet
or silence, it could go into low power mode. To wake it back up, restart music on
your iPod, or disconnect and re-connect your iTrip from the power outlet.
Is the Power Switch o? The round button on iTrip’s power adapter knob is a
power switch that allows you to shut down both iTrip and the connected iPod;
useful in cars that do not automatically shut o power to their cigarette lighter
or accessory socket when the car ignition is turned o.
Fuses
Check your car’s fuse (consult your owner’s manual for the fuse location) and replace if necessary. Most cars use a
replaceable fuse to protect the cigarette lighter or accessory circuits.
iTrip is protected against power surges by means of an automatic circuit-breaker, or "smart fuse." If you are certain
that iTrip is receiving power through your 12 volt socket but refuses to power on, unplug iTrip from your 12 volt socket
and wait 15 seconds. This resets iTrip's smart fuse.
Problem's not solved?
No problem. Call Grin's Customer Support at 800-208-5996. Monday - Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
and Friday 9am - 5pm Central time.
Your call will be answered by real human beings who actually know and use Grin products.
www.grintechnology.com/support/
Technical Specications
iTrip works with iPod models from 4th generation and up.
Dimensions: .47” (12mm) x 1.10” (28mm) x 2.6” (66mm)
Total length including cable: 40” (100cm)
Weight: 2 oz. (56g)
Antenna: Built-in
Modulation: FM Stereo
Available output RF ranges (region preset at factory):
U.S.: 88.1 MHz ± 107.9 MHz
Japan: 76.0 MHz ± 90.0 MHz
Other Countries: 88.0 MHz ± 108.0 MHz
Radio Frequency Adjustment Increments:
Japan: 0.1 MHz per step
U.S. and Other Countries: 0.2 MHz per step
Radio Frequency Response: 50 Hz ± 15 KHz
Operating Range: 10 – 30ft (3 – 9.1m)
Power: Provided by 12 Volt cigarette lighter/accessory socket
(no batteries required)
Fuse Type: resetable internal fuse
iTrip ® Auto User Guide
We stand behind every product with the industry’s best customer service, backed by a simple, fair warranty. Using this product signies your acceptance of the terms of the
warranty, so please read our warranty details at www.grintechnology.com/support/ before using this Grin product.
© 2008 Grin Technology, Inc. • www.grintechnology.com • iTrip is a registered trademark of Grin Technology, Inc. • SmartScan is a trademark of Grin Technology, Inc.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries • Patent Pending • Made in PRC • Designed in Tennessee Please recycle this package. Thanks!
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3-stage Light Ring
RED: iTrip on
AMBER: charging
GREEN: charged
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Cet appareil respecte la section 15 des règlements FCC et la norme RSS-210 d'Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement de l’appareil est soumis aux deux
conditions ci-dessous : (1) Cet appareil ne peut provoquer aucune interférence nuisible et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue,
y compris les interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. Le fabricant ne peut être tenu responsable des interférences
radio ou télé éventuelles causées par des modications non autorisées de ce matériel. Toute modication non autorisée est susceptible de rendre nul le
droit de l’utilisateur à user de ce matériel.