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Saab 9400 Automobile User Manual

1. in your Saab Should this manual fail to answer a question you may have feel free to visit the GES Support Forum on the website http support granite embedded com to see if someone else in the Saab community or at GES has the solution Again thank you for your purchase and enjoy the ride Audio Troll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems Installation 9 3 Background and required tools The Saab 9 3 M98 MO02 including MO3 Convertible utilize a purpose built Clarion CD or Cassette head unit in all markets The AudioTroll system uses a specially designed Y Harness to bridge the connection between the car s instrumentation wiring harness and the radio chassis Installation reguires the removal of the radio and glove box assembly Required Tools DIN Radio Removal Tools Torx T 25 Screwdriver Ratchet with 10mm Socket Commonly available at auto parts Your Saab toolkit contains one of stores these screwdrivers Installation Step 1 Removing the radio Locate a set of DIN keys these will be essential to removing the radio Insert one DIN key into the vertical holes on the face of the radio repeat for the opposing side Once the keys have clicked in and are not able to move further gently pry outward on the tools as you extract the radio from the fascia panel Unclip the 26 pin male connector antenna lead and amplifier DIN lead If equipped from the rear of the radio Place the unit aside Rea
2. 5 Screwdriver Commonly available at auto parts Your Saab toolkit contains one of stores these screwdrivers Installation Step 1 Removing the radio Locate a set of DIN keys these will be essential to removing the radio Insert one DIN key into the vertical holes on the face of the radio repeat for the opposing side Once the keys have clicked in and are not able to move further gently pry outward on the tools as you extract the radio from the fascia panel Set the radio aside With a flat head screwdriver gently pry inwards on the sides of the radio cage to release the clips from the fascia panel Carefully pull the cage out of the fascia panel Unclip the 26 pin male connector and antenna lead from the rear of the cage Place the cage aside Press the climate control unit out from the rear and disconnect the harness Place the climate control unit aside Step 2 Installing the AudioTroll The Chassis Harness Adapter is designed to be a bridge between the Saab s dashboard wiring harness and the radio providing the adequate connections to the AudioTroll Press the female connector of the harness adapter over the 26 pin male connector from the dashboard harness Carefully remove the AudioTroll from its static protection bag and connect the DB 9 connector from the harness adapter to the AudioTroll unit Now is probably a good time to figure out where you want your iPod to sit when it is in the vehicle The recommended installation location
3. Audio troll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems 11 Autumn Pond Park Bldg 2 Greenland NH 03840 T 603 397 3548 F 603 334 3475 Granite Embedded Systems Table of Contents A Message From GES Installation 9 3 Background and required tools Required Tools Installation Installation 9 5 Background and required tools Required Tools Installation Operation Plugging in your iPod It s just like the CD Changer Audio System Button Functions with Audio Troll Preparing your iPod for use with AudioTroll The long and winding road Auxiliary Input and because you know someone s gonna do it AudioTroll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual YN N N O0 5o 0 0 BR B BP BY VY YD DYN Granite Embedded Systems Nominal electrical interference it could have been worse Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty Filing a warranty claim Specifications Control Unit AudioTroll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual h a o o O O o o N Granite Embedded Systems A Message From GES Thank you for purchasing an AudioTroll iPod and auxiliary input adapter for your Saab 9 3 or 9 5 automobile This system is the culmination of over two years of intensive research and development ensuring the safety of the occupants of the vehicle as well as attending to their auditory pleasure This manual is designed to help you understand the installation as well as the operation of the system
4. aim In the event you should have to file a claim with GES for repair replacement of your AudioTroll under the 90 day limited warranty please call the owner of GES Carl Levine directly at 603 397 3548 during normal business hours Eastern Time Audio Troll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems Specifications Control Unit Dimensions Approx 4 x2 x0 5 RoHS Compliance Available upon request Processor Microchip PIC2585 8mhz Audio Processor 2 Analog Devices SSM2142 or Equivalent Interface Harness 26 pin ISO DIN Male and Female with DB 9 to control unit Interface Cable Belkin 6 made exclusively for GES Audio Cable 6 M M Stereo Audio Troll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual
5. ch inside the dashboard and press the climate control unit out from the rear to allow access to the lower console Step 2 Removing the glove box Open the glove box and pop the small hinged covers off the fasteners Unscrew the T 25 screws revealed by prying off the covers then proceed to remove the clips on the side of the dashboard Finally unbolt the 10mm bolt in the bottom right hand corner of the glove box left hand for a RHD car Slide the glovebox assembly out and downward Step 3 Installing the AudioTroll The Chassis Harness Adapter is designed to be a bridge between the Saab s dashboard wiring harness and the radio providing the adequate connections to the AudioTroll Press the female connector of the harness adapter over the 26 pin male connector from the dashboard harness Carefully remove the AudioTroll from its static protection bag and connect the DB 9 connector from the harness adapter to the AudioTroll unit Now is probably a good time to figure out where you want your iPod to sit when it is in the vehicle AudioTroll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems Step 4a Wiring into the glovebox Carefully cut a 1 2 54cm hole into the glovebox in a logical location Run the audio and dock cable down through the radio opening and out the side of the console Pull these wires through and put them through the hole you ve cut in the glove box Leave approximately 1 80 5cm of cable in the consol
6. ctors are loose they take a bit of strength to set effectively Software got stuck in a loop Saab s i bus has been overloaded temporarily and unfortunately it sends its most grim message to alert you of that fact Software got stuck in a loop AudioTroll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Pull and re insert the respective audio system fuse 9 in a 9 5 13 in a 9 3 Tip the dock plug out at a 15 degree angle and plug it back in Pull and re insert the respective audio system fuse 9 in a 9 5 13 in a 9 3 Crank down on the connector between the car harness and the Y harness Pull and re insert the respective audio system fuse 9 in a 9 5 13 in a 9 3 Don t press the steering wheel buttons so fast Pull and re insert the respective audio system fuse 9 in a 9 5 13 in a 9 3 Granite Embedded Systems Warranty Limited Warranty Granite Embedded Systems GES warrants that when shipped from GES each GES product GES Product will conform to GES s current published specifications in existence at the time of shipment and will be free for the warranty period Warranty Period described below from defects in materials and workmanship The limited warranty described herein Limited Warranty is not transferable shall extend only to the first end user User purchasing the GES Product from either GES or a dealer expressly authorized by GES to sell GES Products Authorized GES Dealer and is s
7. cts from time to time and User understands that GES shall have no obligation to upgrade any previously manufactured GES Product to include any such changes The foregoing Limited Warranty is GES s sole warranty and is made in place of all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any implied warranty arising from course of performance course of dealing or usage of trade If GES has substantially complied with the warranty claim procedures described below such procedures shall constitute User s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the Limited Warranty n no event shall GES be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or for any cover loss of information profit revenue or use based upon any claim by User for breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict liability or any other legal theory In no event shall GES s liability exceed the amount User has paid for the GES Product To the extent that any applicable law does not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or similar damages the foregoing limitations regarding such damages shall not apply This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire USA Filing a warranty cl
8. e to allow connections to reach Step 4b Wiring to an external dock If you ve procured an iPod mount for your dashboard you can opt to run the cables out of the console in whatever man ner you feel is aesthetically correct to make the connections Ensure that you leave 1 80 5cm of cable length in the console to complete the connections to the control unit Step 5 Putting it all back together Once the cables have been run to the respective location connect the DIN connector the round one that says Belkin on it and audio cable to the AudioTroll Gently press the new assembly downward and out of the way of the radio s and climate control unit s space Before refitting the radio into the fascia refit the antenna lead and position the unit near the opening in the fascia Insert the male connector from the harness adapter into the back of the radio unit Slide radio unit back into the dashboard until it clicks Audio Troll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems Installation 9 5 Background and required tools The Saab 9 5 M98 M05 utilize a purpose built Clarion CD head unit AS1 or Pioneer CD Cassette head unit AS2 AS3 The AudioTroll system uses a specially designed Y Harness to bridge the connection between the car s instrumentation wiring harness and the radio chassis Installation requires the removal of the radio and climate control panel Required Tools DIN Radio Removal Tools Torx T 2
9. in a Saab 9 5 is in the center con sole beneath the armrest You may choose any location that you wish but instructions for installation in the center con sole are as follows Step 3 Running the interface and audio cables through the console Remove the ashtray or cubby depending on the year by gently prying upwards on the bottom with a screwdriver and then release the boot or gently pull off the indicator plate surround from the respective transmission control lever Audio Troll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems There will be screws behind where the ashtray cubby came out pop the seat heater fan switches out disconnect the electrical connections on that panel and gently pull up on the end closest to the rear of the car The panel will pop out Exercising great caution disengage the wiring to the power lock switch remove the panel and set it aside Remove any screws in the top of the console to gain clearance and pry out the window switch pack and coin box Twist the collar around the ignition lock clockwise and pull upward to disengage it from the console cover Disconnect the wiring to the collar and set it aside Move to the back seat Pry upward and backward on the rear of the console to gain access to the two remaining console cover screws You may choose to disconnect the wiring for the rear lighter socket and rear heated seat if applicable but it is not necessary for this procedure Removing the rea
10. o hear in them These playlists can be Smart Playlists as well which can be programmed to automatically select music based on vari ous criteria AudioTroll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems TH iTunes Store Purchased PLAYLISTS c amp Party Shuffle ws SmartP ia 90 s Music a Music Videos My Top Rated E Recently Played ri Top 25 Most Pla i untitled playlist 2 1 Normal 5 H Front Row Playlist H On The Go 1 o Selected Item Name Time Date Adc More Than This o 4 18 8 30 06 ee Se ea A The long and winding road Long road trips can really be a pain especially with commercial radio stations blaring out the same junk from city to city Your passengers can swap their iPod into the system very easily to switch up the musical variety Simply unplug the iPod that is plugged into AudioTroll plug the new one in and initiate the reset function On a 9 5 you hold down the middle of the SEEK button until the SID chirps then you select a playlist from the preset buttons On a 9 3 you simply switch to a different source then come back Auxiliary Input AudioTroll functions as an auxiliary input for any device that utilizes a 3 5mm 1 8 stereo jack For best results unplug the iPod from the system before attaching another device The SID will read as whatever playlist you left off in track zero and because you know someone s gonna do it Please do not t
11. o into the cage and position the assembly near the opening in the fascia Insert the male connector from the harness adapter into the back of the radio unit Slide radio unit back into the dashboard Audio Troll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems Operation Plugging in your iPod AudioTroll has TWO wires for the iPod The one with the green connector carries audio signals the other carries serial data and 12 volts DC power to charge the iPod Make sure you have both connected before attempting to use AudioTroll You may ask why there are two wires and the answer is simply that a Saab is a very noisy place from an electrical interference standpoint and carrying audio power and data over the same wire made a lot of strange sounds in early testing during development It s all about the music It s just like the CD Changer When you activate Audio roll for the first time by pressing your CD button twice you will find a very transparent user interface that is intuitive and slick Audio System Button Functions with AudioTroll AudioTroll Function Button Steering Wheel Button if applicable Access Plt STS Reset iPod connection 9 5 Only Preparing your iPod for use with AudioTroll AudioTroll is a playlist centric device given the hardware limitations of the Saab Audio System For the greatest ease of use GES recommends defining playlists in Tunes numbered 1 5 and putting songs that you d want t
12. per power sources use of incorrect fuses overheating contact with high voltages or injurious substances or other events beyond the control of GES This Limited Warranty does not apply to any equipment not manufactured or supplied by GES nor if applicable to any damage or loss resulting from use of any GES Product outside the designated country of use By accepting a GES Product User agrees to carefully evaluate the suitability of the GES Product for User s intended use and to thoroughly read and strictly follow all instructions supplied by GES including any updated GES Product information which may be obtained at the GES website In no event shall this Limited Warranty cover any damage arising during shipment of the GES Product to or from GES User agrees that the following will render the above Limited Warranty void i alteration removal or tampering with any serial number identification instructional or sealing labels on the GES Product or ii any unauthorized disassembly repair or modification of the GES Product In no event shall GES be responsible for the cost of or any damage resulting from any changes modifications or repairs to the GES Product not expressly authorized in writing by GES and GES shall not be responsible for the loss of or damage to the GES Product or any other equipment while in the possession of any service agency not authorized by GES GES reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon GES Produ
13. r cover exposes the last two screws that hold the console cover onto its framework Remove these two screws and remember which way that metal bracket ori ents itself to the hinge assembly The device end of the cables can be fished through under the top of the console next to the shifter and up through to the radio area The iPod end of the cables can be fished through in the same manner in the vicinity of the window switchpack Once the iPod ends are through pull them down towards the bottom of the center armrest bin and with the rubber mat removed in said bin pull the iPod ends of the cables through Pull a reasonable amount of cable into the storage bin but make sure you have enough to reach the control box in the dash Gently tuck the remainder of the cables up and under the plastic top of the console and it will neatly fall into the center console Re place the screws window switches coin box shifter surround panel and ashtray Step 4 Putting it all together Once the cables have been run to the respective location connect the DIN connector the round one that says Belkin on it and audio cable to the AudioTroll Gently press the new assembly downward and out of the way of the radio s and climate control unit s space CAUTION The locking tabs on the harness adapter s male connector MUST be removed Damage will result if tabs are not removed Before refitting the cage into the fascia refit the antenna lead slide the radi
14. ry and connect anything to the iPod dock connector on the AudioTroll that is not an iPod Yeah the Zune s connector looks the same but you ll either fry the Zune or your car same goes for Creative Zen dockable Satellite Radio systems etc GES will not cover any damages caused by improper use of the AudioTroll device and the warranty will be voided by such activities within the warranty period Nominal electrical interference it could have been worse You are going to hear the hard drive of your iPod spool up from time to time or the occasional digital burst of data flooding across the ground plane of the board The noise should never be so bad that it inhibits your ability to enjoy the music coming from the speakers Audio Troll 9400 9600 Operation Installation Manual Granite Embedded Systems Troubleshooting Symptom Audio Troll will not turn on when hit CD twice iPod battery is not charging and I hear ticking over the speakers AudioTroll randomly kicked back into FM1 None of my normal SID information is showing up after installation The song title is stuck on the SID The AIRBAG light illuminated briefly on my instrument cluster and cased a ding dong sound from the SID The track number never leaves O and the song titles went away Software timer has stopped for some reason iPod has been subject to a sustained thermal departure from normal Software timer has stopped for some reason Conne
15. ubject to the following terms conditions and limitations 1 A Warranty Period of ninety 90 days shall apply to all new GES Products Unless otherwise stated by GES a Warranty Period of ninety 90 days shall apply to a a used GES Product sold either by GES or by an Authorized GES Dealer who has been expressly authorized by GES to sell such used GES Product and b services provided by GES including testing servicing and repairing an out of warranty GES Product The Warranty Period shall begin from the later of i the date of shipment of the GES Product from GES or ii the date of shipment or other delivery of the GES Product from an Authorized GES Dealer to User 2 GES s sole obligation under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to either repairing replacing or adjusting at GES s option a covered GES Product that has been determined by GES after reasonable inspection to be defective during the foregoing Warranty Period All warranty inspections repairs and adjustments must be performed by GES All warranty claims must include proof of purchase including proof of purchase date identifying the GES Product by serial number WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Warranty excludes all damage including damage to any GES Product due to failure to follow GES s user s manual and other GES instructions abuse misuse neglect accident fire flood Acts of God improper applications connection to incorrect line voltages and impro

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