J-Link Co. Ltd. 4040 User Manual

 Plug RoadTrip into your car’s cigarette 

  lighter or accessory port.

 Select the adapter for your 

  iPod model and slide it onto 

  RoadTrip’s. (Adapters are 

  labeled on the underside.)

 Slide your iPod into RoadTrip’s dock, 

  seating it firmly.

  Adjust RoadTrip’s flexible neck, and rotate 

   the cradle to a convenient position.

Since RoadTrip plugs 

into your car’s cigarette 

lighter, it will charge and 

power your iPod as you 

use it. The light ring on 

the plug shows charging 

status at a glance: red 

when connected, amber 

when charging, and green 

when charging is finished.

  Press 

  SmartScan scans all available 

  FM frequencies and saves the 3 

  clearest frequencies to RoadTrip’s 

  3 presets. SmartScan takes 

  about 25 seconds to complete 

  the process, then automatically 

  chooses the clearest frequency 

  and displays it on RoadTrip’s 

  high-contrast display.

 Set your FM stereo

  Tune your car’s FM radio to 

  the frequency displayed on 

  RoadTrip’s screen.

 Play music

  Press Play and enjoy the music.

  Antenna:  Built-In 

  Power:  Provided by the 12 Volt cigarette lighter

  or power outlet (no batteries required)

  Input Voltage Range: 12 - 16 Volts DC

  Maximum Current: 2 Amp

  Output Voltage: 5 Volts DC at 1 Amp

  Fuse Type: 2 Amp blade-type automotive fuse

  Modulation:  FM Stereo

  Available output RF range, US: 88.1 MHz -107.9 MHz

  Radio Frequncy Increments, US:  0.2 MHz per step

  iPod classic 80/160GB

  iPod touch

  iPod nano 3rd generation (video)

  iPod nano 2nd generation

  iPod with video (30/60/80GB) (RoadTrip will send video

  to an in-car video system with this model only.)

We stand behind every product with the industry’s best customer service, 

backed by a simple, fair warranty. Using this product signifies your acceptance 

of the terms of the warranty, so please read our warranty details at 

www.griffintechnology.com/support/ before using your Griffin product.
© 2008 Griffin Technology, Inc. • www.griffintechnology.com •RoadTrip 

is a registered trademark of Griffin Technology Inc.• iPod is a trademark 

of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Patents pending

Made in Taiwan • Invented in Tennessee

“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to

connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet

Apple performance standards.  Apple is not responsible for the operation of

this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

On your car’s FM radio, select 

  a frequency on which you hear 

  nothing but static. The ideal 

  choice would have nothing on 

  either of the neighboring 

  frequencies, so listen for 3 in 

  a row with static and select the 

  middle frequency.

 Press 

 or 

to set RoadTrip to 

  match that frequency. Press the 

 or 

and hold to move through 

  the frequencies quickly.

 Tune your RoadTrip to the 

  desired frequency.

 Press 

 

 Press and hold 

, 

or

 for 2 

  seconds. Screen blinks once 

  and the selected PRESET 

  button lights to indicate that 

  it is stored successfully.

    (RoadTrip will automatically exit 

  this menu after about 3 seconds.)

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Press 

 (Broadcasts in mono, 

resulting in a stronger signal 

than stereo.)

  Use for podcasts, talk 

  radio, audiobooks and 

  similar tracks.

  Use in heavily populated 

  areas where numerous 

  FM stations crowd the dial.

Press 

 (Broadcasts in 

stereo, for more realistic audio.)

  Use for music and 

  musical podcasts.

  Use for best possible 

  Right/Left Channel 

  stereo separation.

Press

  Select any of the three saved 

  presets. (RoadTrip will exit 

  this menu automatically 

  after about 3 seconds.)

 Tune your car’s FM radio 

  to the new frequency 

  displayed on RoadTrip’s 

  screen.

  1. On?

  2. Tuned to unused frequency?

  3. Radio volume adjusted?
  RoadTrip

  1. RoadTrip and radio frequencies match? 
  iPod 

  1. Hold switch on?

  2. Play button depressed?

  3. Battery completely drained? If so, your iPod must 

  recharge for a few short minutes before so your 

  iPod will sense a constant current and power up.
  Fuses 

  1. Car’s Cigarette Lighter fuse good? 

    (Consult your car’s owners manual for fuse 

    locations and specifications)

  2. RoadTrip’s fuse blown? Check the replaceable 

    fuse located near the front of the unit. An 

    automotive blade-type mini fuse (sometimes 

    called an ATM fuse) rated at 2 Amps can be 

    obtained at most auto or hardware supply stores.

Call Griffin’s Customer Support at 800-208-5996. 

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 6 pm and 

Friday 9am - 5pm Central time.

Your call will be answered by real human beings 

who actually know and use Griffin products.

RoadTrip’s design holds it firmly in place when 

fully inserted into your car’s cigarette lighter or 

12 V power outlet.

DO NOT GRASP ROADTRIP’S 

NECK AND PULL FROM 

YOUR CIGARETTE LIGHTER. 

Doing so may damage 

RoadTrip’s flexible steel neck.

We suggest following these steps for 

easy, smooth removal of your RoadTrip.

1. Using your thumb and forefinger, grip RoadTrip’s 

  cigarette lighter adapter at the point it enters the 

  cigarette lighter as shown below.

2. With your other hand, grip the cigarette lighter 

  adapter as shown.

3. Pull gently, without twisting. Slowly increase the 

  force of your pull if needed.

Happy motoring!

Visit Griffin Support online at 
http://www.griffintechnology.com/support/

In vehicles with an AUX-In jack or back seat audio,

RoadTrip’s A/V Line Out will let you run audio directly to 

these. Note that when you use RoadTrip’s A/V Line Out 

port, RoadTrip’s charge will charge your iPod normally. 

Cars stereos with AUX Audio In give you the option 

to connect to your stereo with Line In-level signal.  

1. Attach the included Auxiliary Audio Cable to 

  RoadTrip’s  A/V Line Out port and your car stereo’s 

  AUX Audio In port.

2. That’s all there is to it.

1. Attach a composite audio/video cable [available at 

  electronics stores) to RoadTrip’s  A/V Line Out port.

2. Attach the Video, Right and Left Audio cables to your

  in-car entertainment system.

3. Navigate to Movies on your iPod, select the movie or

  video you wish to view and press play.  Can someone 

  please pass the popcorn?

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blade type-2

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications

to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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