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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART RFASWC

METRA. The World’s best kits.™ metraonline.com1-800-221-0932

REV. 7/8/2014 INSTRFASWC

CAUTION: Metra recommends disconnecting the

negative battery terminal before beginning any

installation. All accessories, switches, and especially

air bag indicator lights must be plugged in before

reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.

NOTE: Refer to the instructions included with the

aftermarket radio.

• Designedtobecompatiblewithmostmajorradiobrands

• Autodetectsradiobeingconnected,andpresetscontrols

• Abilitytodualassignsteeringwheelcontrolbuttons

• Retainssettingsevenafterthebatteryhasbeendisconnected

FEATURES

•Cuttingtool•Crimpingtool•Tape•Connectors

(example:butt-connectors,bellcaps,etc.)

TOOLS REQUIRED

Wireless SWC universal add-on

RFASWC

•A)RFASWCTransmitter•B)RFASWCinterface•C)Keypad•D)Trimring•E)RFASWCharness

•F)Female3.5mmconnectorwithBrownandBrown/Whitewires•G)12k-ohmResistor(notshown)

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

A B C D

E F

US.PAT.NOS.8014920and8214105

Summary of content (12 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART RFASWC RFASWC Wireless SWC universal add-on TOOLS REQUIRED • Cutting tool • Crimping tool • Tape • Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.) US. PAT. NOS.
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RFASWC Table of Contents Preface Preface...................................................................................................................2 What you need to know before you begin 1) Be sure that the radio you are installing is steering wheel control compatible. Additionally, refer to the Radio Legend and your radio’s installation manual. 2) Update the RFASWC to the latest software. Note: To update the RFASWC, go to axxessinterfaces.com and download the WebXXpress Updater.
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RFASWC Overview Note: The reset button is recessed. An item, such as a partially unfolded paper clip, is needed to press the button. Mounting the RFASWC Transmitter 1) Place the button pad in the RFASWC with the Volume Up arrow (▲) in the location where you want it to be. (Figure A) (Figure A) (Figure C) (Figure B) (Figure D) 2) Snap the trim ring onto the RFASWC to secure the keypad in place. (Figure B) 3) Unscrew the strap cover from the RFASWC.
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RFASWC Installation Connections to be Made Note: The Black/Yellow wire is the antenna for the RFASWC. Do not cut or lengthen this wire; leave it as-is. Brown wire of the RFASWC. Isolate and tape off the Brown/White wire, it will not be used. Into vehicle Note: Some of the newer Kenwood radios will auto detect as a JVC. If this is the case, either (a) use the included 12k ohm resistor in-line between the Blue/Yellow and Brown wire of the female 3.
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RFASWC Installation Setting up the RFASWC Remapping the SWC Buttons 1) Press the Red and Green buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. Then press Volume Up for 2 seconds (this will orientate your button direction). Let’s say you have the RFASWC programmed to your radio and you want to change the button assignment. For example, you would like Seek Up to be Mute. Follow the steps below to remap the buttons: 2) Turn the ignition on and press Volume Up on the RFASWC.
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RFASWC Installation Remapping the SWC Buttons Changing Radio Type Button Assignment Legend 1. Volume Up 10. Band 2. Volume Down 11. Play/Enter 3. Seek Up/Next 12. PTT (Push to Talk)* 4. Seek Down/Previous 13. On-Hook 5. Mode/Source 14. Off-Hook 6. Mute 15. Fan Up 7. Preset Up 16. Fan Down 8. Preset Down 17. Temp Up 9. Power 18. Temp Down 1) Refer to the Radio Legend to know which radio number you would like to have programmed.
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RFASWC Changing Radio Type Dual Assignment Instructions Radio Legend 1. Eclipse (Type 1) 8. Visteon 2. Kenwood 9. Valor 3. Clarion (Type 1) 10. Clarion (Type 2) 4. Sony and Dual 11. Metra OE 5. JVC 12. Eclipse (Type 2) 6. Pioneer and Jensen 13. LG 7. Alpine 14. Parrot* Note: Seek Up and Seek Down are already set to Preset Up and Preset Down for a long button press. 1) Turn on the ignition but do not start the vehicle.
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RFASWC Dual Assignment Instructions Troubleshooting Dual Assignment Legend Button Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1) Verify that you have 12-volt DC on the Red accessory wire of the RFASWC, using a multimeter. New Button Action Not allowed Not allowed Seek Up/Next Seek Down/Prev Mode/Source Mute Preset Up Preset Down Power Band Play/Enter PTT On Hook Off Hook Fan Up Fan Down Temp Up Temp Down 2) Reconfirm that you have a good ground to the solid Black wire of the RFASWC.
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RFASWC Troubleshooting to prevent this from happening in the future. Also, if anything is prohibiting the jack from seating all the way in, such as a heatsink, lightly trim some of the plastic from the 3.5mm jack as needed. the instructions included with the radio. Contact the radio vendor if you have any questions with this. Note: This does not apply to JVC and Kenwood radios.
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RFASWC Notes
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RFASWC Notes
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART RFASWC IMPORTANT WARNING REV. 7/8/2014 INSTRFASWC This product includes instructions for installation which must be carefully followed. The instructions are worded in such a manner to assume that the installer is capable of completing these type of electronic installations.