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What are the specifications for the SPL1000?
The SPL1000 is a C-weighted sound pressure measuring device designed for recreational use. Measurable frequency range Measurable decibel range 50Hz 5000Hz 60db 130db

Measurements that are over or below its decibel range will be significantly less accurate. Attached is a graph illustrating the characteristics of a C-weighted curve.

What is the proper installation procedure for a power capacitor?

Ground - First ground the capacitor's (-) terminal to clean paint-free metal in the vehicle. Charge - connect one end of the supplied resistor (three inch wire with brown/blue center band) to the Capacitor's (+) and connect the other end of the resistor to the 12v Battery power wire. Leave the resistor in place for 2 minutes, then remove the resistor completely and connect the 12v Battery power wire directly to the Capacitor's (+) terminal.

Connect to Amplifier - The capacitor is now charged and can be connected to the amplifier from the (+) terminal of the capacitor to the Amplifiers 12v battery terminal

What is the proper procedure when first connecting the GM09SR?

The following procedure is critical to the successful operation of the GM09SR interface. 1) Disconnect the Scosche Interface from the vehicle. 2) Remove the vehicles keys from the ignition 3) Close all vehicle doors 4) Turn off all interior and exterior lights 5) Wait 1-2 minutes for all electrical activity to cease 6) Re-connect Scosche Interface into vehicle 7) Test for functionality

What is the proper installation procedure for the Relay that is included with the GM09SR?
Pin #85 Chassis Ground Pin #86 GM09SR Accessory Output (Red wire) Pin #87 Fused 12v (Battery +) Pin #30 Aftermarket Stereo Accessory Input (Red Wire)

What is the proper installation procedure for an aftermarket stereo mounting sleeve?
An aftermarket stereo is mounted into the factory radio dash opening or dash kit by using the aftermarket stereo's supplied metal sleeve. The sleeve is metal casing that wraps around half of the aftermarket stereos chassis and has triangular or squared cut-out along is sides.

The sleeve will first be slid off of the aftermarket stereo using the stereos supplied key tools. Then slide the sleeve into the dash opening or dash kit. The cut-out tabs on the sleeve will then be bent outward. This will lock the metal sleeve into the dash opening or dash kit. The stereo should then be slid into the sleeve and will automatically lock into place.

What is the proper installation procedure for the SLC4 / FAI3A?

Wiring terminals If you are installing a (4) channel amp you will tap into (4) pairs of speaker wires. If you are installing a (2) channel amp you will tap into (2) pairs of speaker wires. In a (2) channel setup you can use either terminals A1 through A4 or A5 through A8. When using this device as a speaker level converter; terminals B1 through B8 will not be used. The black ground wire exiting through the side of the converter is a ground loop wire and will reduce background noise if present and will also remove some music sounds. The ground wire does not need to be grounded in order for the converter to operate. Where to splice A speaker level converter requires that you tap into speaker wire and not signal wire. If the vehicle is factory amplified, the wire located behind the factory radio is actually signal wire and not speaker wire. In factory amplified vehicles, you will either need to locate the factory amplifier and tap the speaker wire there, or you may tap the speaker wire located behind the speakers themselves. This product requires at least (2) pairs of speaker wires as input in order to operate. Also if you are adding an amplifier in order to power subwoofers, you must tap into the factory speakers which play bass. Tuning for best sound If this product is being used as a high to low converter it will be necessary to adjust the switch located on the side to the "line out" position. Finally adjust the (4) small dials labeled "line out gain adjustment" in order to achieve the best quality sound possible. Start by turning the volume of your radio/CD player 75% of the way up, then press pause or mute and then begin gradually raising the line out gain adjustments. If background noise becomes noticeable, turn down the gain level as you have passed its optimal level.

What is the proper installation procedure for a stereo wiring adaptor?

Wiring any of our wiring adaptors to a new stereo is done by simply connecting the wires from the new stereo to the wires from the Scosche adaptor; color to color (red to red and white to white). Any wires that are left over and do not have a matching pair; will be capped off and not used. If your new radio fails to turn on, it is then necessary to check all the fuses in the vehicles fuse box. Begin by checking the fuses labeled radio. If these fuses are fine, continue checking the rest of the fuses in the fuse box. Fuses in the fuse box that pertain to the vehicles interior cabin will oftentimes pertain to the radio as well. Below is a wiring key for most Scosche Radio wiring adaptors. POWER CONNECTIONS Yellow - Constant 12v Red - Accessory 12v Black - Ground Blue - Power Antenna Blue/White - Amplifier Remote turn-on Orange - Illumination/Dimmer Orange/White - Dimmer SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Grey - Right front + Grey/black - Right front White - Left front + White/black - Left front Purple - Right rear + Purple/black - Right rear Green - Left rear + Green/black - Left rear

Is the iFWA PassPORT fully compatible with my aftermarket Pioneer stereos iPod interface?
Unfortunately we have confirmed that a major functionality issue exists between the iFWA PassPORT and the CD-iB100 (II) and CD-i200 iPod adaptor made by Pioneer Electronics. We are currently researching this problem however at present we cannot offer a solution for this incompatibility.

Is the iFWA PassPORT fully compatible with the factory Pioneer iPod Interface found in my Scion vehicle?
Our Research and Development department has confirmed that the iFWA PassPORT is indeed compatible with newer Scion vehicles that are equipped with iPod-compatible Pioneer factory stereos and remedies the factory stereos inability to charge newer generation iPod products. The Scion vehicles verified as being compatible with the IFWA are the 2008-2009 XB, XD and TC.

Can I send music via Bluetooth to the factory Bluetooth system in my vehicle?
All current vehicles, equipped with OEM Bluetooth systems are not readily compatible with our Bluetooth products.! OEM Bluetooth systems are designed strictly for cell phone use and not for music use. OEM Bluetooth systems can only receive Mono audio and not Stereo audio.! In order to feed music audio into an OEM radio via Bluetooth, it is necessary to use a Bluetooth transmitter with a compatible Bluetooth receiver along with a (vehicle specific) Auxiliary Input adaptor. ! Heres a brief description of the functions of each product;! Our Bluetooth transmitters connect to your iPod/MP3 player and then transmit/send music via Bluetooth to a Bluetooth receiver. ! The Bluetooth receiver then receives the Bluetooth music audio and then passes it over to your OEM radio, through its CD changer/Satellite input (which must be converted into an RCA input through the use of an Auxiliary input adaptor).! The Auxiliary Input adaptor serves to convert your OEM radios CD Changer/Satellite input port, into a universal-type RCA input which then connects to your Bluetooth receivers RCA outputs. ! Some factory stereos feature a built-in 3.5mm Auxiliary input which will eliminate any need for an Auxiliary input adaptor.

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What is the proper installation procedure for the FMMOD01/2?

Power Leads The Red wire from the FMMOD01/2 should connect to Accessory 12v in the vehicle. The Black wire from the FMMOD01/2 should connect to chassis ground in the vehicle. Antenna Leads The male antenna lead from the FMMOD01/2 should connect to the vehicles Radio. The female antenna lead from the FMMOD01/2 should connect to the antenna cable coming from the vehicles dash. Please note: some vehicles will require a male and female antenna adaptor in order to connect to the antenna leads on the FMMOD01/2. On/Off Switch The on/off switch attached to the FMMOD01/2 must be installed in order to ensure proper functionality.

What is the proper installation procedure for an aftermarket amplifier?

The Ground wire will connect from the amplifiers GND terminal to clean and paint-free metal in the vehicle. The floor is typically a good grounding location however make sure to sand off any paint, as paint will inhibit an electrical connection. Using a seat bolt as a grounding point is not recommended. The Remote Turn-On wire will connect from the amplifiers REM terminal to your in dash stereo. Aftermarket radios will typically feature a Blue/White Remote Turn-On wire. Factory stereos will

not feature a Remote Turn-On wire but will instead feature an Accessory power wire; which will vary in color depending on the make/model of the vehicle. The Power wire must connect from Batterys (+) terminal to the Amplifier BATT or 12V terminal. An in-line Fuse and Holder must be installed within 12 inches of the batterys (+) terminal. The power wire will then run from the Fuse Holder, through the firewall, into the vehicle and finally to your Amplifier. RCA cables will connect from the aftermarket Stereos Front or Rear RCA outputs and then to your Amplifiers RCA Front or Rear inputs. When running the RCA cables from your Stereo to the Amplifier, avoid running the RCA cables next-to or nearby Power wires. Avoid power wires will ensure that noise levels are kept to a minimum.