Double-DIN in the Honda S2000 Installing

Honda’s S2000 is famous for its high revving engine, but also infamous for its low- view factory radio placement. Not only is Honda’s factory radio placed very low in the dash, but it is also only single-DIN. While single-DINs were the norm in Japanese cars years ago, today most Japanese cars are double-DIN. Ernest Ornate and Junior Ngim of Sound Innovations in Hayward, Calif., show a great way to put a double-DIN video unit higher up in the dash of a Honda S2000. Ernest notes to make sure to inform the customer that he will lose airflow to the passenger air vent due to the removal of all ductwork leading from the blower motor to the vent.

Installation:
1.Draw the dimensions of the radio’s chassis onto the dashboard using a wax pencil. Notice that the airbag was removed to allow for access to the radio’s new location. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE AIR BAG! The airbag can be taken out by removing three 10mm bolts located underneath the knee bolster.
2.Make sure that your drawing is at least a quarter of an inch larger all the way around to allow for a double-DIN sleeve that we will be inserting later.
3.Cut four pieces of ABS plastic to the size of the radio chassis and glue them together in order to construct a double-DIN sleeve. Using instant CCA glue with accelerator, stretch grill cloth from the front of the radio opening to the fabricated ABS DIN sleeve.
4.Spread resin and lightweight chop mat over the grille cloth.
5.Cut out the double-DIN hole and tape off the edges with masking tape. The duct that used to go to the passenger’s vent was removed to allow room for the new radio’s position. Use duct tape to close off the vent outlet so warm air does not blow directly onto the radio.

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USASPEC PA11-HON2Y Honda iPod Interface Owner's Manual

The New PA11-HON2Y interface connects iPod products directly to Honda/Acura audio system. Its on-board software translates the factory radios external CD Changer controls functions into commands that the iPod understands. This interface enables the iPod to provide the following benefits:
1. Direct connection of the iPod to Honda vehicle audio system for optimum sound quality
2. Two playback modes:
Hybrid mode: select songs and playlist on the iPod using the CD Changer buttons on the radio
Direct Mode: Search and select songs directly on the iPod using the clickwheel and select button on the radio.
3. Maintain current playlist when switching from portable use to in-car use.
4. Charges the iPod internal battery --- and to prevent battery-drain, charging automatically ends one hour after iPod is paused
5. Auxiliary audio input [connect an audio device (mp3, DVD, Game, SAT radio etc) and listen to it on the factory system]
6. Plug-n-Play: This complete package includes installation cables, mounting screws and user’s manual.

HYBRID MODE, DIRECT MODE AND AUX. OPTION
The PA11-HON2Y provides two ways of controlling the iPod through the car radio, namely Hybrid mode (formerly Playlist Mode) and Direct Mode.
DIRECT MODE:
Search and select music on the iPod directly just as you would in portable use. Music will playback through your car stereo. Use the track up/down, fast forward and reverse buttons on your Honda radio or steering wheel to control music playback. All control functions on the iPod will still be available. Please see section 4 of this manual for additional information
HYBRID MODE:
In hybrid mode, the songs on the iPod are accessed exactly in the same way as in Playlist mode is explained in the owner’s manual. But, iPod screen is NOT LOCKED to “OK to disconnect” and iPod control keys are also fully functional. Therefore, while playing your iPod at any DISC location of the radio, you can manually change songs, change artist, change album, fast forward, and fast reverse etc. using the iPod buttons. (See Playlist Naming in section 4 of this manual). Dip switch #2 on the PA11-HON2Y interface is for mode selection. The “ON” position is for Hybrid Mode and the “OFF” position is for Direct Mode. It is preset to “ON” (Hybrid Mode) at the factory.

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