Owner’s/Installation
Manual
Docking Station for use with
IPAD and IPAD 2
Model: MV-IPAD2
For operational or technical assistance, after reading this manual,
Docking Station Functions
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2
3
4
5
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6
9
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10
6. Dome Lights.
1. FM Transmitter Adjustment Button: Push the (-)
button to tune to a lower radio frequency, press the
(+) button to tune to a higher radio frequency.
7. IR Repeater: The audio signal is converted to an
infrared light and transmitted to the headphones.
2. FM Transmitter LCD Display: Displays the audio
8. IPAD Docking Housing Access Door: See the instal-
transmission frequency.
lation part of this manual for more information.
3. Dome Light Button: Press to turn on or off the
9. IPAD Eject Button: See the installation part of this
dome lights.
manual for more information.
4. IPAD Docking Housing Release Button: To release
the docking housing, push the button then gently
pull down the housing. Adjust the housing to the
desired viewing position.
10. IPAD Sleep/Wake Button: Press this button to
activate the IPAD’s sleep/wake button.
5. Power Button: Press this button to turn the docking
station on or off.
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Inserting an IPAD or IPAD 2 into the Overhead Housing
1. Press the release button on the docking housing.
Gently pull down the housing.
Release Button
2. Slide open the docking housing access door.
3. Next rotate the housing access door until it locks in
the vertical position.
USB
Power
Plug
Note 1: Make sure the IPOD dock connector is out
of the way before inserting the IPAD.
Note 2:
• If you are using Original IPAD go to step 4.
• If you are using IPAD 2 please see steps 3a-3c.
3a. Slide the IPAD 2 insert into the housing.
Warning: The IPAD 2 insert should be inserted
with the straight edge on the left and the cut-
outs on the right side (as shown in illustration).
3b. Support the right side of the housing with your
hand and slide in insert from the left side.
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Inserting an IPAD or IPAD 2 into the Overhead Housing (continued)
3c. The IPAD 2 insert should click into place when
inserted properly. Continue to Step 4 to insert
IPAD 2.
4. Adjust the volume level of the IPAD to 100%.
Volume Button
5. Slide the IPAD into the housing.
Warning: The IPAD’s HOME button must be on the
left side when inserting the IPAD. Inserting the IPAD
incorrectly will damage the docking station.
Home
Button
6. Support the right side of the housing with your hand
and make sure the IPAD is fully inserted.
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Inserting an IPAD or IPAD 2 into the Overhead Housing (continued)
7. Connect the IPOD dock connector.
Warning: IPOD dock connector can only be inserted
one way. The icon on the connector must be facing
forward. Inserting the IPOD dock connector incor-
rectly will damage the connector or IPAD.
Note: Tuck the USB power plug cord under the
IPAD so it will not interfere with closing the housing
access door.
IPOD
Dock
Connector
8. Rotate the housing access door.
9. Slide the housing access door closed until a click
sound is heard.
Note: Make sure the IPOD dock connector is not in
the way. Also make sure the door aligns properly
with the housing.
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Removing an IPAD from the Overhead Housing
1. Slide open the docking housing access door.
2. Rotate the housing access door and unplug the IPOD
dock connector.
3. Slide the eject button up and remove the IPAD.
4. Close the access door before pushing the housing up
into the shroud assembly.
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Adjusting the Overhead Housing
Adjusting the Viewing Position:
1. Press the release button on the docking housing.
2. Gently pull down the housing.
3. Adjust the viewing angle.
Note 1: Do not force the housing past the maximum
opening angle or damage will occur to the housing.
Note 2: For optimum viewing performance do not
rotate the screen.
Optimum
Viewing
Position.
Maximum Viewing Angle
Rotating the Docking Housing:
If your passengers are experience difficulty in operat-
ing the system, park your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before making the neces-
sary adjustments. Note: Viewing of driver seat video
source while driving is strictly prohibited.
1. Rotate the screen towards the driver.
Note: The screen can only be rotated 900 towards
the driver.
2. Make the necessary adjustments.
3. Rotate the screen back to its optimum viewing
position.
Basic Operation and Function
Turning the Docking Station On:
Press the power button to turn the unit on.
Dome Lights:
Dome Lights
Manually turn on/off the dome lights by pushing the
dome light button.
Note: The dome lights will automatically illuminate
whenever the vehicle doors are open.
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Basic Operation and Function (continued)
Playing Audio Through the Vehicle’s Radio:
1. Press the power button to turn the docking sta-
tion on.
2. Press the IPAD Sleep/Wake button and select a
program that will play audio.
Docking Station
Power Button
Note: Volume level of the IPAD should be at least
100%. If the IPAD level is set at 0% no audio will be
heard through the radio or headphones.
IPAD Wake/Sleep
Button
3. Use the FM transmitter adjustment buttons to
select a frequency not being used by a local radio
station.
FM Transmitter Adjustment Buttons
4. Tune the vehicle’s radio to the same frequency that
is on the IPAD docking station. The audio from the
IPAD will now be playing through the vehicle’s
audio system. Use the controls on the vehicle’s
radio to adjust the audio output.
Same Frequency as IPAD Docking Station
Headphone Operation
IR Repeater
The audio signal is converted to an infrared light and
transmitted to the headphones (purchased sepa-
rately). Refer to the owner’s manual included with
the headphone on how to adjust the volume to suit
the listener’s taste.
Note 1: Volume level of the IPAD should be set to
100%. If the IPAD level is set at 0% no audio will be
heard through the radio or headphones.
IR Repeater
Note 2: For optimal performance a clear line of sight
is required between the docking station’s IR repeater
and the headphones.
HP-400
Headphones
(Purchased
Separately)
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Wiring
Red Wire - Ignition
BlackW ire - Ground
Yellow Wire - Battery
2A
White Wire - Door
Power Harness Wiring:
The 4-wire harness provides battery and ignition (12
volts DC) as well as a chassis ground. Route the
power harness to the point in the vehicle that you will
make the connections.
Negative
Trigger Door
Switch
Positive
Trigger Door
Switch
Red Wire: The red wire in the harness should be con-
nected to a +12 volt power wire that is turned on and
of by the position of the ignition key.
Dome light Trigger
Yellow Wire: The yellow wire in the harness should
be connected to a constant +12 volt wire that is NOT
turned on and off by the position of the ignition key.
Black Wire: The black wire in the harness should be
connected to the chassis of the vehicle using a ring
terminal and self tapping screw or bolt and nut.
White Wire: Connect to the common trigger wire
coming from all door pin switches. Using the switch
on the docking station housing to select either nega-
tive or positive door trigger.
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Installation
The MV-IPAD must be mounted using a universal
shroud/bracket system (purchased separately).
1. Using the screws provided with the universal
shroud/bracket system attach the MV-IPAD docking
system to the universal shroud.
2. Refer to the instructions included with the shroud/
bracket system on how to mount the bracket.
Warning: Take extra care not to penetrate the roof of
your vehicle during installation.
3. Using the screws provided with the universal
shroud/bracket system attach the docking station/
shroud assembly to the bracket.
Specification
FM Transmitter Frequency Range:
Operating Voltage:
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
10.5-14.5V DC
Operating Temperature:
Current Consumption:
0-60 Degrees C
2A Maximum
IR Transmitter Frequency:
2.8 MHz (Right)/2.3 MHz (Left)
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Warranty
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents will within 1 year from the date of sale to you,
repair, replace or refund the retail sales price of said product or any part thereof, at the option of the
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, if said product or part is found defective in materi-
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agents obligations hereunder do not apply where the product was; damaged while in the posses-
sion of the consumer, subjected to unreasonable or unintended use, not reasonably maintained,
utilized in commercial or industrial operations, or serviced by anyone other than Magnadyne
Corporation or its authorized agents, or where the warning seal on the product is broken or the
power and/or plugs are detached from the unit. Magnadyne Corporation or any of its authorized
agents will not assume any labor costs for the removal and re-installation of any product found to
be defective, or the cost of transportation to Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents. Such
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from improper installation, alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or acts of nature.
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© Copyright 2011 Magnadyne Corporation
MV-IPAD2-UM Rev. A 5-18-11
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