XCarLink SKU18 – VW Scirocco, Tiguan, Touareg, Touran iPod iPhone Interface

XcarLink iPod, iPhone Interface Adaptor for Volkswagen

The Xcarlink interface allows you to connect your iPod or MP3 player directly to the CD changer port of your original car stereo without any loss of sound quality. Simply perfect CD quality sound all the time. It will also allow you to control your iPod through your factory radio and steering wheel controls.

Suitable for the following vehicles:

Car Make / Model Year Radio & Navigation Systems
VW Caddy Max
2008 Onwards
Compatible with but not limited to the following radio models with the 12 pin Quadlock connection:

Delta6
RCD200
RCD210
RCD300
RCD310
RCD500
RCD510
RNS510 (MFD3) Navi
MFD2 Navi
Retains existing CD changer where fitted.

VW California
2005 Onwards
VW EOS 2006 Onwards
VW Fox 2006 Onwards
VW Golf (Mark V) 2003 – 2007
VW Golf (Mark VI) 2008 Onwards
VW Jetta 2006 Onwards
VW Passat
2005 Onwards
VW Polo 2004 Onwards
VW Scirocco 2008 Onwards
VW Tiguan 2003 Onwards
VW Touareg 2002 Onwards
VW Touran 2003 Onwards
VW Transporter (T5) 2005 Onwards

N.B

Some RCD310 head units in VW models (mainly Transporter T5) from 2011 onwards may no longer support the addition of an external CD changer. This will affect compatibility of the following Xcarlink interfaces:

If the pinout diagram on the back of the RCD310 has the CD changer pins labelled as “NC” then this will indicate that the radio will not be compatible. Please see the attachment for details and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Features:
•Connect your iPod to your factory fitted car stereo and enjoy perfect digital CD Quality Sound!! Direct Connection to the CD changer port, This is not an FM transmitter, no FM modulation involved.
•Control your iPod through your car Stereo and steering wheel controls. Select tracks, rewind, fast forward and adjust the volume through your existing volume control.
•CONTINUE TO USE YOUR EXISTING CD CHANGER
•Select Playlists through your car Stereo and steering wheel controls
•When the iPod is connected, you will have full control on ipod from the iPod itself, your iPod and screen will NOT be disabled when connected
•Automatic Pausing when switching to CD/TAPE/FM/AM/MD etc
•No batteries required, keeps your iPod fully charged all the time while connected
•Designed for the professional look, no cigarette lighter adapters, all wires hidden
•Power on automatic play function and power off automatic pause.
•3.5mm connection for connecting MP3/MP4 Player and iPod shuffle

The Xcarlink connects directly to the existing CD changer port on your car stereo Which in some cars can be reached from the passenger side, on other cars the car stereo will need to be removed. Instructions to remove your car stereo to access the CD changer port can be found through many online resources, car manuals or by a local installer. On most cars the unit can be installed in approx 30 minutes. One of the unique features of the VW interface is that it has an input connector which enables you to continue using your existing CD changer.

Charge your iPod/iPhone:

Whenever you connect your iPod you can have full reassurance that it is being charged, you will never suffer any interruptions due to loss of power.

Compatible with with all iPod/iPhone models including the very latest generations (Including Charging):
•iPod 3G
•iPod 4G and 4G Photo
•iPod Mini
•iPod 5G Video
•iPod nano (1st 2nd 3rd 4th generations)
•iPod Classic
•iPod touch (1st 2nd generations)
•iPod touch (1st 2nd generations)
•iPhone 1G
•iPhone 3G
•iPhone 4

Note: The interface can only connect to the iPod shuffle via the 3.5mm Aux input

Full access to the controls on your iPod while connected

With the iPod connected, you can continue to use the functions on the iPod as though listening through your headphones. Have full access to all the normal functions and view your iPods display as normal. Alternatively you can control through the stereo functions.

Optional Add-Ons/Accessories

Bluetooth A2DP Module – Xcarlink now features a Bluetooth connection for an optional Bluetooth Module. This enables it to be used as a handsfree car kit system. Simply pair it with any bluetooth enabled mobile phone, and it will allow you to make and receive calls hands free through your car stereo speakers.

Also features a separate microphone for added convenience and optimum sound quality. Music playing automatically pauses when a call is made or received and then resumes when ended. In addition the bluetooth module allows you to wirelessly stream music from your mobile phone or bluetooth enabled device to your car stereo.

3.5mm Aux in Connection – The 3.5mm cable allows you to connect any Audio device to Xcarlink such as an MP3 player, iPod Shuffle, satallite radio etc.

Note: This cable is not required for use with an iPod.

Package Includes:
•Xcarlink Main Console
•CD changer connection
•iPod dock connection cable
•Presentation gift packing
•User Guide