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USA Spec iPod® Interface for Volvo Connects your iPod to select Volvo factory radios

Item # 581PA11VOL

You can take it with you! Just because you've got a factory radio in your Volvo, doesn't mean you have to leave...

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Item # 581PA11VOL

About the USA Spec iPod® Interface for Volvo

Tim Sprinkle
You can take it with you! Just because you've got a factory radio in your Volvo, doesn't mean you have to leave your iPod (and the hours and hours of music it contains) at home. Just install USA SPEC's iPod interface — it not only allows you to listen to all your favorite tunes through your car's speakers, it even lets you control song and playlist selections right from your radio. And with your iPhone® connected, you can even stream music from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livio Radio, iHeartRadio, and more.

You can take it with you! Just because you've got a factory radio in your Volvo, doesn't mean you have to leave your iPod (and the hours and hours of music it contains) at home. Just install USA SPEC's iPod interface — it not only allows you to listen to all your favorite tunes through your car's speakers, it even lets you control song and playlist selections right from your radio. And with your iPhone® connected, you can even stream music from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livio Radio, iHeartRadio, and more.

Just mount the compact interface box in a hidden location in your vehicle, and connect the adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatible 2001-up Volvo factory radio. Plug your iPod into the interface — you can control volume, source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from the radio. And the interface charges your iPod while it's connected! (Note: the adapter is compatible with all iPod and iPod mini models equipped with a dock connector and iPod software update 2004-04-28, or higher.)

Please enter your vehicle information or call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to find out if this adapter is compatible with your vehicle. As the iPod interface uses the CD changer port, any existing changer that you have must be disconnected.

Compatibility Note: If you have a newer iPod/iPhone device with a Lightning connector, then you will also need Apple's Lightning to 30-pin adapter. Be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this iPod adapter.

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Product highlights:

  • iPod connection adapter for select Volvo factory stereos
  • manage the iPod via your radio's CD changer controls
  • adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind
  • use up to five playlists (select five favorites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod)
  • when iPhone is connected, you can stream tunes from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livo Radio, and iHeartRadio
  • Dual Mode allows you to control everything via the iPod itself, giving you access to all playlists
  • compatible with all iPod and iPod mini models equipped with a dock connector and iPod software update 2004-04-28, or higher
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # PA11-VOL

What's in the box:

  • iPod-Volvo interface module
  • 72" CB-PA85 iPod to interface cable
  • 46" Adapter to Volvo radio interface (CAS-VO5i)
  • Owners manual
  • Design Change Notice (for Model PA11-VOL) sheet

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More details on the USA Spec iPod® Interface for Volvo

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The USA Spec iPod® Interface for Volvo replaces these items:

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Features

Overview: This adapter allows a compatible iPod with a dock connector to be connected to and controlled by the factory radio in select Volvo models.

iPod Compatibility: The PA11-VOL is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features when connected to a compatible Volvo factory radio (as of 3/4/2015):

iPod/iPhone Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge
Audio Video Head Unit iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Text Track Info
iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
4/4S 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
4th 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
2nd/3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y
classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y
video 5th 1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y

Note: If you have a newer iPod/iPhone device with a Lightning connector, then you will also need Apple's Lightning to 30-pin adapter or cable (sold separately) to make it compatible.

Control Modes: The iPod interface adapter features the following control modes.

  • Playlist Mode: You can create up to 5 favorite mobile playlist then use your radio's CD changer controls to access and control your playlist.
  • Direct Mode: Gives you complete control of your iPod while it is connected to the factory radio. Your iPod is not locked out while connected to the radio and you are able to manually access your complete iPod content. The Radio still can adjust song up/down random or shuffle play but you can manually control your iPod and select any playlist, genre or Artist of your choice.
  • Dual Mode: Combines features of Direct Mode and Playlist Mode. You can create and access your favorite mobile playlist or directly access all your iPod content manually on your iPod. Your iPod displays song title information and iPod is not locked, so the iPod can be operated manually at all times. (Referred to as "Hybrid Mode" in manual.)

App Streaming (in Direct Mode): Direct mode also lets you listen to the sound from your iPhone's downloaded music apps (such as Pandora, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, etc.) through your factory head unit & speakers. You will continue to control your iPhone's apps & view song/artist information from its touchscreen.

Note: Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need applicable music service accounts.

Playlist Names: In order for the adapter/factory radio to recognize a playlist, it should be named VOLVO1... through VOLVO5... Text can follow the Volvo name and number, such as VOLVO3_artistname or VOLVO2-jazz. For a given disc slot (1-5), if there is no playlist named VOLVO followed by that number, that disc slot will play the first available playlist on the iPod (the second blank slot will play the second available playlist, etc).

Auxiliary Input: In addition to the iPod input on the PA11-VOL there is an auxiliary input (RCA) for use with another source, such as a DVD system, satellite radio, etc. The aux input is accessed at disc 6 track 1 using the factory radio controls. This aux input can be used with or without the iPod connected. When using the aux input in the Playlist Mode, the Play All mode is moved to the Disc 5 slot and the VOLVO5 custom playlist is lost.

Playlist Mode Controls: In Playlist Mode the iPod is controlled using the CD Changer commands on the factory radio. Use the Radio's Disc Select controls to access the 5 custom mobile playlists, the Play All mode, or the auxiliary input. Track select, forward and backward, works just like on a CD. Other commands include shuffle play, scan (plays first 10 seconds of each track), Fast Track Search (skips forward or backward 10 tracks), and Fast Forward/Fast Reverse within a song (available in shuffle mode only).

Battery Charge: The PA11-VOL charges iPod battery when connected. Charging stops after 1 hour of non-use to prevent draining the vehicle's battery.

CD Changer Port: The adapter uses the factory radio's CD Changer port so if the vehicle has an existing outboard CD Changer it must be disconnected.

Pause: When a non-iPod source is selected on the radio (AM/FM/Cass/CD) the iPod pauses.

Resume: If the iPod is not disconnected after use, it will resume playing where it left off when you restart the vehicle.

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I have a 05 volvo s40 manufactured in Belgium so it's got the "most" security feature installed what are my options for adding an aux cable or USB connector? I tried the grom 4 but no luck cause of security features an no u.s dealer will remove it
justyn  Jan 09, 2017
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I installed this device on my 2006 Volvo S60. The most difficult part was removing the radio just enough to plug the cord into the auxiliary cd changer plug (this was a separate trunk changer option from Volvo) The radio/cd unit remains intact. This rest was easy routing of cables and mounting the box under carpet. The sound was awesome, even with the factory upgraded system. YouTube instructions complement Crutch fields nicely. Watch the video!
berkley a.  Jan 09, 2017
Q
Can this item use a Lightning pin converter so that an iphone 6 can be utilized?
ed  Aug 13, 2015
6 answers
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Yes, you can use a Lightning converter. That's what I did when I bought my IPhone 6.
e. dean  Aug 15, 2015
A
Yes I used a Lightning connector to connect an iphone 5, but had to purchase an Apple connector because a cheaper one i bought first didn't work.
john  Aug 15, 2015
A
Yes
michael  Aug 14, 2015
A
Well sort of... I purchased a lightning pin converter "aftermarket" that was not Apple certified and it would only charge the phone. That was ok by me because I still had the AUX cable to connect to the headphone jack to make music.
scott  Aug 14, 2015
A
Yes, I do.
jonah  Aug 14, 2015
A
You'll need to get a 30-pin to lightning adaptor.
brian  Aug 14, 2015
Q
Will this work with my 2007 V70 with n HU-650 single CD player, not a cd changer?
dan phillips  Apr 16, 2015
1 answer
A
It does look like this will interface with all models of the 2007 V70 audio system. However, I would recommend contacting an Advisor by phone or chat before ordering to be sure there are not other items you may need to make this work.
jeff  Apr 16, 2015 (Staff)
Q
I have a Volvo XC90 2008. Will this work on this? I used to install car radio in my family car 25 years ago, so have general knowledge. How easy is it to install this?
john  Dec 19, 2013
1 answer
A
You will want to contact an Advisor by phone or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.
jeff  Dec 19, 2013 (Staff)

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