Initializing the BX-FD3
• Turn the key to ignition, the L.E.D. inside the interface by the 16-pin harness
will turn on solid Red.
• After 30 seconds the L.E.D. will turn off for a few seconds, and then flash up
to 16 times depending on what radio it sees connected to it, and then turn off
again. Refer to the L.E.D. feedback section for more information.
Note: If the L.E.D. does not turn off, it is not communicating to the vehicle.
Turn the key off, check all connections, and then try again.
Extra features
SYNC and AUX-IN:
• If your vehicle comes equipped with SYNC or AUX-IN, the BX-FD3 can
retain these features.
•
Change the source of the radio to AUX-IN; SYNC audio will play if SYNC has been activated.
• The vehicles display will display the SYNC information:
• To access AUX-IN, press and hold the MEDIA button on the steering wheel for 2
seconds. This will switch to the next available source in your vehicle. Each time
the MEDIA button is pressed for 2 seconds the source will change. The sequence
of sources are SYNC/RSE/SAT/AUX-IN. To temporarily disable SYNC/RSE/SAT/
AUX-IN, press and hold the MEDIA button for 3 seconds. To turn it back on, press
the MEDIA button for 2 seconds. There will be a visual confirmation of what source
you are on from the factory screen. This screen will also provide SYNC information.
Note: RSE and SAT are not applicable in these applications, yet they will be in
the sequence of sources.
BX-FD3
Steering wheel audio control
extra settings
L.E.D. feedback
The (16) Red L.E.D. flashes represent what brand radio the BX-FD3 believes it is
connected to. Each flash represents a different radio manufacturer. For example,
if you are installing a JVC radio, the BX-FD3 will flash (5) times. Following is a
legend that dictates which manufacturer corresponds to which flash.
L.E.D. feedback legend
1st L.E.D. flash is for Eclipse (Type 1) †
2nd L.E.D. flash is for Kenwood ‡
3rd L.E.D. flash is for Clarion (Type 1) †
4th L.E.D. flash is for Sony and Dual
5th L.E.D. flash is for JVC
6th L.E.D. flash is for Pioneer and Jensen
7th L.E.D. flash is for Alpine *
8th L.E.D. flash is for Visteon
* Note: If the BX-FD3 flashes (7) times, and you do not have an Alpine radio connected to
it, that means the BX-FD3 does not detect a radio connected it. Verify that the 3.5mm jack is
connected to the correct steering wheel jack/wire in the radio.
** Note: Part number AX-SWC-PARROT is required (sold separately). Also, the Parrot radio must
be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher through www.parrot.com.
† Note: If you have a Clarion radio and the steering wheel controls do not work, change the radio
type to the other Clarion radio type; same for Eclipse. The following section explains how to do this.
‡ Note: If you have a Kenwood radio and the L.E.D. feedback comes back as showing as a JVC
radio, change the radio type to a Kenwood. . The following section explains how to do this.
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9th L.E.D. flash is for Valor
10th L.E.D. flash is for Clarion (Type 2) †
11th L.E.D. flash is for Metra OE
12th L.E.D. flash is for Eclipse (Type 2) †
13th L.E.D. flash is for LG
14th L.E.D. flash is for Parrot **
15th L.E.D. flash is for XITE
16th L.E.D. flash is for Philips
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