DRIVE AND PLAY (serv.man16) - Harman Kardon Car Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 4

Choosing Installation Locations (continued)

Electronics Enclosure Location

The Electronics Enclosure contains the FM transmitter and
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 conve-
nient 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 
enclosure that provides easy access to the Aux In jack. Other-
wise, 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 con-
trols, 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

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 two ways:

Wired FM Transmission

This method uses a direct connection (via the Antenna jack on
the Electronics Enclosure) to your radio’s antenna input (see
Wiring Diagram on the next page). After setup, you simply
tune your radio to the assigned FM frequency to listen to your
iPod. Drive + Play’s 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.

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, wired 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.