Important Safety Information
Please read all instructions carefully before installation and operation. It is highly recommended that this machine be installed by a certified car audio professional.
- This machine is designed for vehicles with a 12V power supply system (the ground wire must be grounded). Do not install in 24V vehicles, as this will damage the unit.
- Do not attempt to repair the power fuse without professional guidance. Improper fuse use can cause damage or fire.
- For safety and legal reasons, drivers must not watch videos while driving.
- Avoid placing the product in humid environments or near water to prevent electric shock or other damage.
- Always keep this manual for future reference.
- Clean the unit only with a dry cloth.
- Do not use or operate the unit near water.
- Do not defeat any safety features.
Note: To prevent burning the machine, do not turn on the power until the power cord is properly connected!
Image: Important reminder to remove the protective film from the back of the unit to ensure proper heat dissipation.
Please remove the protective film from the back of the unit. Retaining the plastic film will affect the machine's heat dissipation performance.
Setup and Installation
Pre-Installation Test
Before full installation, perform a quick test to ensure the device is functioning correctly.
- Combine the red and yellow wires of the car stereo and connect them to the positive pole of the battery.
- Connect the black wire to the negative pole of the battery.
- After approximately 2 seconds, check if the car stereo screen lights up. If it does, the unit is functioning properly.
Image: Partial Wiring Display for Power Test, showing connections for Red (+12V Ignition Switch), Black (Power Negative), and Yellow (Power Positive) to a 12V battery and ignition.
Rear View Camera Test (Optional)
If you have a rear view camera, test it after the main unit test:
- Maintain the Step 1 power connections.
- Connect the pink wire from the car stereo to the top red wire of the rear view camera.
- Combine the middle red wire and bottom red wire of the rear view camera and connect them to the positive pole of the battery (where the red and yellow wires of the stereo are connected).
- Connect the black wire of the rear view camera to the negative pole of the battery (where the black wire of the stereo is connected).
- If the camera lights up and the car stereo shows the reverse image, the camera is functioning correctly.
Wiring Diagram Reference
The specific wiring may vary; always refer to the actual product and included paper manual for precise connections. Ensure speaker lines are carefully checked for grounding or touching to prevent damage or sound issues. Positive and negative power supply terminals must not touch or short circuit.
Example 1: General Wiring
This diagram illustrates connections for left/right speakers, external display, external video source, rear view camera, FM radio, USB DVR (optional), and microphone. The main harness includes:
- Red: ACC (Ignition Switch +12V)
- Black: GND (Ground wire B-)
- Blue: ANT (Auto Antenna Power)
- Green: ILL (Headlight control line)
- Brown: KEY1 (Steering wheel controls)
- Yellow: B+ (Power Supply +12V)
- Orange: Parking single check
- Pink: Parking Sensor Control Wires
Speaker connections are also detailed:
- Green: Rear Left Speaker+
- Green/Black: Rear Left Speaker-
- White: Front Left Speaker+
- White/Black: Front Left Speaker-
- Gray: Front Right Speaker+
- Gray/Black: Front Right Speaker-
- Purple: Rear Right Speaker+
- Purple/Black: Rear Right Speaker-
Example 2: Alternative Wiring
This diagram provides an alternative wiring setup, including connections for external display, rear view camera, left/right speakers, FM radio, USB DVR (optional), and microphone. Key connections include:
- Orange: ILL (Illuminate Backlight)
- Orange/Black: Steering Wheel Control (2)
- Pink: Reversing Camera Wires
- Brown: Brake Detect
- Red: +12V Ignition switch
- Blue: Auto Antenna
- Green/Black: Rear Left Speaker-
- Green: Rear Left Speaker+
- Purple/Black: Rear Right Speaker-
- Purple: Rear Right Speaker+
- White/Black: Front Left Speaker-
- White: Front Left Speaker+
- Gray/Black: Front Right Speaker-
- Gray: Front Right Speaker+
- Black: Ground Wire (B-)
- Yellow: +12V Constant Power Supply (B+)
Image: Detailed Wiring Diagram, illustrating 16 numbered wires with their functions and corresponding colors. If colors differ, refer to the paper manual.
Machine Installation
The car stereo has a universal size suitable for most cars. Installation methods include:
- Screw Fixed Installation: Secure the unit using screws.
- Card Position Fixed Installation: Install by aligning with card slots.
- Special Frame Fixed Installation: Use a dedicated frame for installation.
If the unit does not fit your car, you may need aftermarket accessories such as a double DIN dash kit, wire harness, or antenna adapter specific to your car's year, make, and model. Alternatively, you might need to modify your car's original frame.
Rear View Camera Wiring (Optional)
When using the rear view reversing function, the system will automatically disconnect mobile phone links (calls, BT music, mirroring). This is normal behavior.
Note: Whether you use a reversing camera or not, connect the reversing cable. Otherwise, your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals may be affected!
Wiring Steps:
- Connect the reversing trigger line (Back (A6)) to the reversing line in the power harness.
- Connect the red wire from the camera to the positive pole of the reverse light cable.
- Connect the camera's ground wire to GND.
- Connect the camera's power cable to the + Reversing light Cable.
- Connect the video output from the camera to the video input on the monitor.
After installation, start the engine and engage reverse gear. Check if the monitor automatically displays the rear view image. If not, recheck the installation.
Adjust the rearview camera angle to ensure the rear bumper is clearly visible, ideally occupying 5% of the screen image. Then, lock the lens bracket screws.
Image: Common Post-sales Inquiries: Troubleshooting for 'No Signal' or 'Reversing' issues, showing various screen states and a wiring diagram for the pink 'back/reversing line' to disconnect if problems occur.
Operating Instructions
Product Overview and Panel Functions
The unit features an HD Touch Screen and supports various multimedia functions.
Image: Hippcron Carplay Car Radio with 7-inch Touch Screen, showing main interface with apps like Maps, Music, Phone, and including optional accessories like camera and remote control.
Image: Panel Functions diagram, labeling the physical buttons and ports on the left side of the car radio: MIC, RES, Power Key, Volume Increase/Reduction, SD Card, AUX, USB IR.
Left Panel Functions:
- MIC: Built-in microphone hole.
- RES: Reset button (press with a sharp object).
- Power Key: Press long to turn on/off; short press to enter switch mode.
- Volume Increase (+): Increase volume.
- Volume Reduction (-): Decrease volume.
- SD Card: Slot for TF card.
- AUX: External audio input jack.
- USB IR: USB 2.0 port, supports TF card and USB flash disk for audio/video input, and phone charging.
Common Icon Functions (Video and Music):
- HOME button: Return to home screen.
- Next song: Skip to the next track.
- Random pattern: Shuffle playback.
- Single/list loop: Repeat current track or playlist.
- Fast backward function: Rewind.
- EQ: Sound shortcut key for equalizer settings.
- Pause/Play: Pause or resume playback.
- Return key: Go back to the previous screen.
Machine Host Icons:
- Last song: Go to the previous track.
- Next Song: Go to the next track.
- VOL+ / VOL-: Adjust volume.
- Screen pop-up/screen stow: Electrically retractable screen control.
- Screen angle adjustment: Adjust screen viewing angle.
- Return to the main interface: Go to the main menu.
- Return to the previous interface: Go back one step.
Radio (FM)
To enter radio mode, click the 'FM/Radio' icon on the menu.
- Band Selection: Press 'FM' to cycle through FM radio bands (FM1/2/3).
- Browse/Auto Memory: Press 'AS/PS' to browse saved stations (10 seconds per station). Press again on a desired station to stop browsing. Hold 'AS/PS' for 3 seconds to automatically store stations, prioritizing strong signals.
- Manual Search: Use the arrow buttons to manually tune frequencies.
- Auto Search: Use the auto search button to automatically scan and store stations.
Image: FM & EQ interface, displaying radio frequency tuning (87.5MHz-108MHz) and sound equalization options.
USB/TF Playback
Insert a USB flash drive or TF card into the respective port to play videos and music. The USB interface also supports charging for your phone.
Audio/Video Input
Click the application icon to access the audio and video playback interface. Supported formats include AVI, MKV, QT, MPG, ASF, FLV, RMVB, MP3, WMA, ACC, WAVE, FLAC, APE, OGG, MP4 for audio/video, and BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG for images.
Steering Wheel Learning
To control the player with your car's steering wheel function keys:
- Press any button on the steering wheel. The interface will prompt for a long press on the steering wheel button.
- Click on the screen to learn the docking function.
- Click the corresponding function button on the steering wheel and repeat steps 1 and 2 until all desired controls are learned.
This function requires an original steering wheel for non-bus control, and the steering wheel key must use a voltage input control method.
Image: Steering Wheel Controls feature, showing the car radio interface for learning steering wheel function keys and a steering wheel with control buttons.
Bluetooth (BT)
The unit supports Bluetooth for music playback and hands-free phone calls.
- Enter BT Settings: Click the settings icon, then the BT icon.
- Search and Pair: Search for the device's BT name (e.g., "CAR***") on your phone. A PIN code box may appear; enter "0000", "1234", or "88888888" if prompted. Confirm to connect.
- Call Function:
- Input phone numbers on the interface. Use the delete icon to correct.
- Press the dial icon to make a call.
- Press the end call icon to hang up.
- Telephone Directory:
- Enter the phone book interface and click 'Sync Contact' to synchronize contacts.
- Use the search button to find contacts by entering English letters.
- BT Music Playback: Connect your phone via BT. Use the playback/pause/skip functions on the car stereo. Ensure music is playing on your phone's music app first.
Image: Bluetooth Music and Hands-Free Phone Call interface, showing the car radio display for Bluetooth music playback and a smartphone displaying a call screen and dial pad.
AUX Input
The AUX line transmits audio to the original car player (supported by some models).
Mirrorlink (Wired & Wireless, Optional)
Click the 'Mirrorlink Icon' to enter the Phone link menu. This feature allows you to mirror your phone's screen to the car stereo.
- For full-screen display, your phone's display mode must be set to 'landscape'.
- Bluetooth must be connected to synchronize audio from your phone to the car stereo.
- If your phone screen turns off, the car stereo display will also turn off.
Android Mirrorlink (Wired):
Connect your Android device via USB data cable. You may be prompted to install an APP. After installation, reconnect the cable to enter screen mirroring mode. You can operate from both the player and phone screens. Audio requires Bluetooth connection.
Image: Android Mirrorlink connection diagram, showing a smartphone connected via USB cable to the car radio, with the phone screen mirrored and touch input enabled on the radio.
iPhone Mirrorlink (Wired):
Connect your Apple phone via USB data cable and confirm authorization. Note that touch control on the car stereo for iPhone Mirrorlink is generally not supported.
Image: iPhone Mirrorlink connection diagram, showing a smartphone connected via USB cable to the car radio, with the phone screen mirrored but touch input not enabled on the radio.
Wireless Mirrorlink: Use your mobile phone to wirelessly search for and connect to the product device.
Apple CarPlay (Wired & Wireless, Optional)
This unit currently supports wired CarPlay. For wireless functionality, please refer to specific model support.
- Wired Connection: Connect your iPhone via USB data cable. The unit will automatically enter the CarPlay interface.
- Wireless Connection (if supported): Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your mobile phone, then connect via Bluetooth. The unit will automatically enter the CarPlay interface. Note: The signal is transmitted via Wi-Fi; if Wi-Fi is turned off, CarPlay will disconnect.
Image: Android Auto & Carplay Connect feature, illustrating wired connection with a smartphone displaying car-optimized apps.
Android Auto (Wired & Wireless, Optional)
This unit currently supports wired Android Auto. For wireless functionality, please refer to specific model support. This feature may not be supported in all countries and requires Google Play services to be available locally.
- Software: Download and install "Android Auto" software from Google Play.
- Phone Requirements: A mobile phone with Android 6.0 or higher is needed.
- Data Cable: Must use a valid data cable connection.
- Wired Connection: Connect your Android phone via USB data cable. The unit will automatically enter the Android Auto interface.
- Wireless Connection (if supported): Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your mobile phone, then connect via Bluetooth. The unit will automatically enter the Android Auto interface. Note: The signal is transmitted via Wi-Fi; if Wi-Fi is turned off, Android Auto will disconnect.
Reversing Camera Display (Optional)
The reversing video input connects via an RCA adapter cable. When a signal is detected, the LCD automatically switches to the camera image (camera purchased separately).
- Refer to the Rearview Camera Installation section for setup.
- If no rearview camera is installed, the display will show "No Signal".
- Triggering the rearview camera: Press the "Rearview Cam" icon in the main interface or engage the vehicle's reverse gear.
Safety Warning: When driving normally, avoid turning on the rearview camera to prevent distraction.
Image: Reversing Image display, showing a car's rear view with parking guidelines on the radio screen, with an optional camera.
Maintenance
- Clean the unit only with a dry cloth.
- Ensure the protective film from the back of the unit is removed for optimal heat dissipation.
Troubleshooting
Simple Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Cause and Resolve |
|---|---|
| Power off | Check if the power fuse is burned out and replace it. Reconnect DC wires if connection is faulty. |
| Fail in keying | Program disorder; press reset button or turn off power to restart. |
| Fail in getting stations | Check if the antenna is inserted or connected correctly. |
| Poor radio reception | 1. Antenna length may be incorrect or broken. 2. Radio signal is too weak. 3. Antenna is not grounded correctly. |
| "STEREO" flashing | 1. Tune radio frequency accurately. 2. Radio signal is too weak (press ST button to turn off stereo). |
| Noise, image jumping, no color | Disc is damaged or blurry. Color system setup is incorrect; set to PAL or NTSC. |
| Remote unavailable | 1. Remote control battery has no power; change battery. 2. Remote control window unable to receive signal; aim remote at receiver. |
| USB no reading | Connection is incorrect. Card is unsupported. |
Detailed Troubleshooting
1. Car radio does not turn on, or turns off after prolonged use.
- Ensure the red cable is connected to the ignition-positive terminal, the yellow cable to the battery-positive terminal (B+ 12V), and the black cable to the battery-negative terminal (GND 12V). Use only in a 12V-output vehicle.
- If the radio remains off after confirming correct wiring, temporarily connect the red and yellow cables together and attach them to the 12V-positive terminal.
- Check if the fuse is blown.
2. Car radio powers on but produces no sound, or sound cuts out during playback.
- Speaker negative wires are improperly grounded.
- The amplifier IC may be burned out due to a short circuit in the wiring.
- Check if any speaker cables have a short circuit and ensure each is individually insulated.
- If wiring is correct, test with another speaker to confirm if the problem is with the radio or car's system.
3. Car radio's Bluetooth is not working, or it works for a while then disconnects.
- Forget and Re-pair: Go to your phone's BT settings, forget "CAR-MP5", then re-pair. Enter default PINs like 0000, 1234, or 88888888.
- If the above doesn't work, try finding the "reset hole" on the front panel and perform a reset. Alternatively, unhook the power connector for a few minutes and replug it.
4. Car radio's microphone is not working, phone call from the other side can't hear clearly.
- Check the BT volume setting.
- Ensure the microphone is not too far from you (e.g., dashboard too low).
5. Car radio cannot read your USB flash disk or SD/TF card.
- Confirm the capacity; it typically reads up to 32GB.
- Try other flash disks with fewer songs.
- Ensure the SD/TF card is inserted correctly.
6. Car radio's remote control does not work.
- Check if the remote has the correct battery inside.
7. The reversing camera cannot work in the radio.
- Check if the pink cable is wired correctly with the reversing camera's controlling cable.
8. Car radio cannot save the time or radio station setting.
- Check if the Yellow cable is wired with your car's battery 12V+ (constant positive) to provide constant power.
9. Car radio noise problem.
- Noise, especially with an amplifier, can be due to interference. Ensure all cables are well-wrapped.
- Test with another speaker to confirm if the problem is with the radio or your car's system.
10. Screen Mirroring Failure.
- Device Compatibility: Ensure your phone supports Mirroring.
- Connection: Enable car's Wi-Fi/BT, activate phone's screen mirroring, and select "CAR-MP5".
- No Signal: Restart both devices. Note that some phones do not support mirroring.
Specifications
Image: Product Parameter diagram, showing the dimensions of the 7-inch car radio: 180mm (7.09 inch) width and 105mm (4.13 inch) height.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Name | 7024-A |
| Display Size | 7 inches |
| Resolution | 1024*600 |
| OSD Language | English |
| Voltage | 12 V (Power Supply: 11 - 16V) |
| Out Power | 60W (4-channel high power output) |
| Radio Response Bandwidth | 87.5-108MHz (Preset 18 stations) |
| Item Weight | 0.75kg |
| Item Size | 180*105mm |
| Material | Plastic + Glass |
| Certification | CE |
| Special Features | Radio Tuner, Bluetooth, Touch Screen, MP5 Player, MirrorLink, Carplay, Android Auto |
| Bluetooth Version | 2.0 (Supports advanced audio distribution profile) |
| Media Support | USB / SD / MMC card reader |
| Audio Formats | MP3 / WMA / APE / FLAC / WAV etc. |
| Video Formats | RM/RMVB/DVD(VOB)/VC-D(DAT)/MP1/MP2/DIVX/XV1D/MP4/H263/H264/FLV/3GP/SWF/AVI/ASF/MJPEG etc. |
| Remote Control Battery | CR2025 3V (not included) |
| Transmitter Frequency | 2468MHz |
| Power Output (Transmitter) | 100mW |
| Video In / Out | PAL / NTSC composite video signal |
| Working Temperature | -20 - 70 degrees Celsius |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -93dbm |
User Tips
- Vehicle Compatibility: While universal, always verify compatibility with your specific vehicle model and year (e.g., Ford Ranger 2014, GMC Terrain 2012) to ensure proper fit and wiring.
- Wiring Accuracy: Double-check all wiring connections, especially power and speaker lines, to prevent damage to the unit and ensure correct functionality. Incorrect wiring is a common cause of issues.
- Protective Film: Remember to remove any protective films from the unit, particularly from the back, to allow for proper heat dissipation and prevent overheating.
- Mirrorlink Setup: When using Mirrorlink, ensure your smartphone is in landscape mode for full-screen display on the car radio. For audio, always confirm that Bluetooth is connected between your phone and the unit.
- Remote Control Battery: The remote control does not include a battery due to customs reasons. You will need a CR2025 3V battery.
Warranty and Support
Thank you for choosing our product. If you have any further questions or require assistance, please contact customer service staff.
Product UI and functions may be modified and upgraded over time without prior notice. Any discrepancies in the manual due to these updates are normal.
For additional guidance, a comprehensive user manual in PDF format is available. You can access it via this link: User Manual (PDF).
