XCarLink 2 iPod Music Interface for Renault from 2009 (quadlock)

What's new in XCarLink 2 ?

In addition to the basic functions of XCarLink offers the XCarLink 2 the following features:

• Advanced iPod Compatibility:
  • Now supports the following iPod models and their charging function:
    • iPod nano 5G
    • iPod classic 120GB model
    • iPod touch 2G
    • iPhone 3G / 3G (S)
    • iPhone 4G (SW release min. OS4.1)
• Other additional features:
  • Interface for optional Bluetooth®-extension that allows you the following additional functions:
    • XCarLink available as full Bluetooth® handsfree
    • Wireless music transfer from phone to your car stereo via Bluetooth (A2DP profile)

introduction

The clever XCarLink 2 integrates the Apple iPod complete with the audio system of the vehicle, allowing easy control of the iPod via the car radio / navigation system and steering wheel remote control. The XCarLink 2 is connected to the CD changer connection to the car radio and served as a CD changer via the radio buttons. But when the music source you are now no light- and scratch-sensitive CDs, but a stylish and ultra-portable Apple iPod - the multimedia player up to 4,000 CDs can store pocketable.

Instead of just your favorite music time consuming to burn to CDs, imagine the future just your favorite songs on the computer together and copy them to your iPod / iPhone and have so available in no time your songs in the car and listen to this CD quality through your car speakers , In addition to the iPod connector which has XCarLink 2 with an AUX input via which can be connected for audio playback as a cell phone, other MP3 players, DVD players or notebook.

service

Due to the handling of XCarLink 2 analogous to the CD changer, it is easy and accessible to the user across intuitiv- so you can travel in comfort while listening to your favorite music. The iPod is thereby operated easily via your radio / navigation system - and if your car is equipped with a multifunction steering wheel, can the XCarLink 2 also operated easily via the steering wheel

Imagine the PC the desired playlists for your iPod together. If you to connect your iPod with the XCarLink the radio display "EX1" (or "CD1") displays all iPod functions can be as usual controlled directly from the Click Wheel on iPod and title / artist are displayed on the iPod screen ,

If you want to control the first 5 playlists on your iPod via the radio buttons or steering wheel remote control, press the buttons to CD2 CD6 on the radio and the XCarLink automatically switches to the playlist mode. In playlist mode, the iPod can be operated completely via your radio or your steering wheel remote control.

The individual titles of playlists can be changed with the search buttons (SEEK +/-) on your multifunction steering wheel or radio. With the DISC +/- buttons of the steering wheel remote control switch within the playlists. Each "disc" stands for a playlist, the radio display is to depending playlist EX2, EX3, EX4, EX5 EX6 or displayed.

Once the button is pressed for the CD changer to the radio / navigation system, the music from your iPod or mobile phone (via AUX) can be heard. The iPod connection acts as a master, a simultaneous operation with the CD changer or the AUX jack connection is not possible. The device is which at last is the active one. Once you introduce into the AUX jack a plug, stop iPod playback.

A detailed pictorial installation guide is enclosed.

installation

Due to its small dimensions, the leaves XCarLink 2 easily installed in the vehicle, we recommend a installation in the glove compartment or center armrest for easy access to the iPod connector or the jack cable for AUX have.

So you can quickly and easily connect your iPod to the dock cable and via the AUX other music source.

With our above under accessories, available AUX-panel jacks to the AUX jack XCarLink can easily extend and thus store your MP3 player ergonomically in a shelf or the like.

Expand your XCarLink for speakerphone

With the new Bluetooth kit you can easily, quickly and without wasting space your XCarLink 2 extend interface to a Bluetooth® handsfree.

Is available in addition to the ability to take phone calls while driving or dismiss the function available, very comfortable and release located on the cell phone music through your factory radio.

Control these features very comfortable either the Bluetooth® kit itself, to the radio control buttons or even your steering wheel remote control, if it exists.

All features at a glance

Basic features include additional features of. XCarLink 2 :

• Compatible with all new iPod / iPhone versions:
  • iPod nano 7G ¹
  • iPod classic
  • iPod touch 4G ¹
  • iPhone 3G
  • iPhone 4G / 4S ¹
• Controlling iPod conveniently via radio / - Navi / - Steering wheel / - keys
• Also operation / title display on the iPod / iPod display itself possible
• Direct selection of the 5 favorite playlists with 99 songs available
• Playlists from no. 5 can be called the iPod via clickwheel
• enjoy music without loss of sound in CD quality
• iPod is automatically charged while driving
• Expanding your factory radio / navigation system by 2 further connections: iPod + AUX
• CD changer can not be maintained
• Connect an optional Bluetooth®-extension

Functions of XCarLink 2 :

• Next / Previous Track
• Search forward / backward
• Repeat / Random
• volume +/-
• Automatic play stop function when switching to FM / CD
• Turning on the radio

¹ Please note that all new iPod & iPhone models 1A-charge is not supported. Therefore, only a slower charge is supported.