1. Introduction
The Pinmany RZ-JP70 is an Aftermarket Android Car Head Unit Cable Adapter, also known as an Android Head Unit Conversion Cable or Car Android Large Screen Adapter. It is a core accessory designed to facilitate the integration of original car camera systems with aftermarket Android head units.
Product Purpose
This video decoder is specifically engineered to address interface incompatibility issues when replacing the original car head unit with an aftermarket Android unit. It ensures a perfect connection between the original car's wiring harness and the new Android head unit, guaranteeing stable operation of all Android head unit functions and preventing signal abnormalities or functional failures.
Key Features
- Interface Adaptation: Compatible with most mainstream car models (sedans, SUVs, MPVs) and various aftermarket Android head unit interfaces, eliminating the need for additional processing or modification.
- Multi-signal Transmission: Integrates power supply, speaker, radio antenna, USB data, and reverse image signal transmission, simplifying the modification process by avoiding additional wiring.
- Plug and Play: Features a standardized interface design that requires no wire cutting, welding, or professional modification experience. Installation is direct, reducing difficulty and preventing damage to original car wiring.
- Anti-interference & Protection: Utilizes high-quality shielded wires to isolate electromagnetic interference and built-in overload/short-circuit protection modules to prevent damage, ensuring clear and stable audio/video signals.
- Wide Compatibility: Supports most aftermarket Android head unit sizes (9-inch, 10-inch, 10.25-inch, 12.3-inch) and various Android system versions, ensuring full functionality of navigation, music playback, Bluetooth, and reverse image display.
Compatible Car Models
- For Jeep Wrangler / Rubicon (Backup Camera) 2018~2021
- For Dodge RAM (360 View) 2025
Note: Due to regional differences, the above compatibility is for reference only. Always confirm that the car's wire harness plug matches the product's wire harness socket before purchasing.
2. Safety Warnings
Please strictly adhere to the following safety warnings to prevent personal injury, vehicle damage, and equipment failure due to improper operation, and to ensure safe use.
- Vehicle Power Off: Before disassembling, assembling, or debugging this product, ensure the vehicle engine is turned off, the car key is removed, and the vehicle is completely powered off. This prevents short circuits, electric shocks, and damage to the Android head unit, original car wiring harness, and the product itself.
- No Installation While Driving: It is strictly forbidden to disassemble, assemble, plug, or debug this product while the vehicle is in motion. This can lead to distracted driving, traffic accidents, and endanger personal and property safety.
- On-board Use Only: This product is designed exclusively for on-board use. Store it away from fire sources, high-temperature areas (e.g., near the engine compartment or exhaust pipe), humid environments, oil stains, and corrosive liquids (e.g., gasoline, antifreeze) to prevent wire aging, short circuits, and fires.
- No Unauthorized Modification: Do not privately disassemble, modify, squeeze, or violently pull this product. Such actions can damage the internal circuit structure, leading to faults like short circuits, electric leakage, or fires. Non-professional personnel should avoid forcibly plugging or unplugging interfaces to prevent bending or breaking of pins.
- Abnormal Conditions: If the product exhibits abnormal conditions such as smoke, peculiar smell, abnormal heating, or wire damage during use, immediately stop using it, disconnect all connections, remove the car key, and contact after-sales personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
- Child Safety: Children should not be allowed to touch this product or related on-board wiring harnesses to prevent electric shock, suffocation, or other safety hazards from incorrect insertion, ingestion, or pulling of wires.
- Grounding: Ensure the vehicle is well grounded during installation to prevent static electricity and short circuit risks.
3. Product Overview
The Pinmany RZ-JP70 video decoder is a compact device designed for seamless integration. Below are images illustrating the product and its key components.
Pin Definition (18-pin Connector)
| Pin | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | GND |
| 2 | BATT (+12V) |
| 3 | RXD |
| 4 | NC |
| 5 | NC |
| 6 | NC |
| 7 | NC |
| 8 | REV-IN |
| 9 | NC |
| 10 | NC |
| 11 | NC |
| 12 | NC |
| 13 | ACC-IN |
| 14 | NC |
| 15 | NC |
| 16 | CVBS-OUT |
| 17 | NC |
| 18 | CVBS-GND |
4. Setup and Installation
4.1. Preparation
- Park the vehicle in a flat and safe area.
- Pull the handbrake, turn off the engine, and remove the car key to ensure the vehicle is completely powered off.
- Prepare the RZ-JP70 video decoder, the aftermarket Android head unit, and necessary disassembly tools (e.g., pry plate, screwdriver) suitable for your vehicle model.
- Verify that the model of this product matches your vehicle model and Android head unit model.
- Inspect the appearance and wires of the product for any abnormalities such as damage, breakage, or bent pins before proceeding.
4.2. Removing the Original Car Head Unit
- Gently pry open the original car head unit panel using a pry plate. Exercise caution to avoid scratching the panel surface and vehicle interior.
- Carefully remove the panel and store it properly to prevent loss or damage.
- Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws securing the original car head unit.
- Gently pull out the original car head unit with both hands, being careful not to forcefully pull the original car wiring harness to avoid wire breakage.
- Disconnect all wiring harness plugs from behind the original car head unit. Remember the position of each plug for re-connection.
- Place the original car head unit properly to avoid collision and damage.
4.3. Connecting the Adapter
The RZ-JP70 adapter connects the original car camera's LVDS signal to the aftermarket Android head unit's CVBS/AHD input. This process does not require cutting any car cables.
- 18-pin Connector: Connect the 18-pin connector of the RZ-JP70 video decoder to the corresponding harness.
- CVBS OUT: Connect the CVBS OUT cable from the decoder to the camera input of your Android head unit.
- Ground Wire: Connect the ground wire securely.
- 5-pin Harness: Connect the 5-pin harness as follows: Black line to GND, Yellow line to BATT+12V, Red line to ACC, Pink line to REV-IN, Green Line to RXD.
Important Note:
If the original car is equipped with a 360-degree camera system, the RAISE G-RZ-JP55 decoder is also required in conjunction with the RZ-JP70 for proper functionality.
- Connect the 10-pin rear camera video cable to the Android Head unit.
- Locate the "CAM IN" connector of the wiring harness and insert it into the yellow connector of the rear camera video cable.
Note: The 10-pin rear camera video cable is configured in the Android Head unit, and this harness connector is not configured with a 10-pin rear camera video cable.
4.4. Final Installation and Testing
- Align the "original car end plug" of this product with the reserved wiring harness plug of the original car one by one, inserting it gently until the plug buckle is completely in place without looseness or skew.
- Connect the "Android head unit end interface" of this product to the corresponding interface behind the aftermarket Android head unit, ensuring all interfaces are firmly connected.
- For adapters with a CANBUS decoder, ensure the CANBUS interface is connected correctly to avoid affecting original vehicle functions (e.g., air conditioning, instrument display).
- Organize and fix the wires of this product and the original car wiring harness with cable ties (optional) to prevent entanglement and looseness. Leave sufficient activity space to prevent pulling or compression of wires during head unit installation.
- Gently push the Android head unit, connected with the adapter, into the original car head unit installation position.
- Align with the screw holes and tighten the fixing screws to ensure the head unit is firmly installed without looseness or abnormal noise.
- Reinstall the original car panel, gently pressing its edge to ensure it fits closely with the vehicle interior.
- Insert the car key, turn on the vehicle power supply (no need to start the engine), and turn on the Android head unit.
- Set the relevant parameters in the Android head unit. For cable adapters with a CANBUS decoder, configure the CANBUS settings in the Android head unit.
- Test all functions, including navigation, music playback, radio, reverse image, and Bluetooth connection. Confirm all functions are normal, with no noise and no signal interruption.
5. Operating Instructions
Once properly installed and tested, the Pinmany RZ-JP70 decoder operates automatically to convert the LVDS signal from your original car camera to a compatible CVBS/AHD signal for your aftermarket Android head unit. The functionality of your camera system will then be accessible directly through your Android head unit's interface.
Functionality Test
As part of the installation process, it is crucial to test all integrated functions to ensure correct operation:
- Navigation: Verify that the navigation system on your Android head unit functions correctly.
- Music Playback: Test audio playback from various sources.
- Radio: Check radio reception and functionality.
- Reverse Image: Engage reverse gear to confirm the camera feed is displayed clearly and correctly on the Android head unit.
- Bluetooth Connection: Test Bluetooth pairing and functionality with your devices.
If all functions operate normally without noise or signal interruption, the decoder is correctly installed and ready for use.
6. Maintenance
Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your RZ-JP70 video decoder.
- Gentle Handling: During installation or any handling, plug and unplug connectors gently. Avoid pulling or twisting wires violently to prevent wire core breakage and interface damage.
- Wire Management: When organizing wires, ensure they do not come into contact with sharp edges or high-temperature parts of the vehicle (e.g., engine, exhaust pipe) to prevent wear, aging, and short circuits.
- Cleaning: Do not spray or soak the product with water, alcohol, cleaning agents, or other liquids. To clean the surface, gently wipe it with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid liquid entering the interface to prevent short circuits.
- Storage: When storing the product, place it in a dry, ventilated, and cool environment, away from high temperatures, humidity, magnetic fields, and corrosive substances.
- Long-term Disconnection: If the vehicle will not be used for a long time (more than 15 days), it is recommended to disconnect the connection between this product and the Android head unit to prevent vehicle battery drain or equipment damage.
- Interface Longevity: Avoid frequent plugging and unplugging of the product's interface to reduce wear and extend its service life.
7. Troubleshooting
This section provides solutions for common issues you might encounter with the RZ-JP70 video decoder.
| Common Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Android head unit fails to start | First, check if the vehicle power supply is normal and the car key is inserted. Then, verify the product's interface is fully plugged in and connected correctly. If the issue persists, contact after-sales personnel. |
| Poor radio signal / unable to receive stations | Check if the product's antenna interface is tightly plugged in. Drive to an open area away from strong electromagnetic interference sources (e.g., car chargers, driving recorders) and search for stations again. If no improvement, verify the product's model matches the vehicle and Android head unit, and replace if necessary. |
| Audio noise | Separate the product's wires from vehicle power supply wires to avoid entanglement. Keep the wiring harness away from interference sources (e.g., ignition coils, on-board computers). Re-fix the wiring harness position. Clean dust/foreign objects from the interface and re-plug for good contact. |
| Abnormal reverse image | Check if the product's reverse image interface and reverse camera wire are firmly connected and free from damage. If wires are normal, enter the Android head unit settings and adjust brightness/contrast until the display is normal. |
| Abnormal heating of the adapter | Immediately disconnect all connections, turn off vehicle power, and stop using the product. Check if the interface is in poor contact or short-circuited, clean foreign objects, and reconnect. Verify vehicle power supply voltage is normal. If heating persists, contact after-sales personnel; do not disassemble or repair yourself. |
8. Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Name | RZ-JP70 |
| Brand Name | pinmany |
| Special Features | LVDS to CVBS video decoder |
| Item Type | Cables, Adapters & Sockets |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Item Weight | 100g |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 74.5mm x 74.5mm x 19mm (manual measurement, error ±1mm) |
| Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 20cm x 15cm x 3cm |
| Suitable Head Unit | Android 7'/9'/10'/etc |
| Suitable Car Models | Jeep, Dodge |
| High-concerned chemical | None |
9. User Tips
- Pre-purchase Check: Always double-check the car cable plug and the socket on the back of your old radio against the provided product images to confirm compatibility before purchasing. This helps avoid installation issues.
- Professional Installation: While designed for plug-and-play, if you are unsure about the installation process, it is recommended to seek guidance from professional automotive modification personnel.
- 360 Camera Systems: For vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, remember that the RAISE G-RZ-JP55 decoder is also required in conjunction with the RZ-JP70.
10. Warranty and Support
10.1. After-sales Service
- Warranty Period: This product comes with a 12-month free warranty from the date of purchase (subject to the purchase certificate). Free repair or replacement service is available during this period.
- Warranty Scope: During the warranty period, under normal use and correct installation, performance faults caused by non-human damage (e.g., poor interface contact, wire aging, abnormal signal transmission) are covered.
- Non-warranty Scope: The free warranty does not cover damage caused by improper human operation (e.g., forced plugging/unplugging, violent pulling, disassembly, modification, water ingress, fire), failure to operate according to this manual, use with incompatible equipment/vehicle models, or damage due to force majeure (e.g., earthquake, flood, collision).
- After-sales Process: For product faults, first contact the customer service of the sales channel. Clearly explain the fault, vehicle model, Android head unit model, and purchase information. Customer service will guide you through troubleshooting. If unsuccessful, send the product with the purchase certificate to the designated address for repair/replacement.
10.2. Contact Information
For technical support, consultation, or after-sales inquiries, please use the following contact methods:
- Customer Service (WeChat/WhatsApp): Pinmany
- Company Email: pinmany@163.com
- Official Website: www.pinmany.com
When contacting customer service, please mention "Adapter Consultation" for quicker assistance.
A detailed user manual in PDF format is available for download: User Manual (PDF).
11. Disclaimer
- The company is not liable for vehicle damage, equipment failure, or personal safety accidents caused by improper use, mismatch between product models/vehicles/Android head units, or use with irregular equipment/original car wiring harnesses.
- Installation steps in this manual are for reference only. Installation details may vary due to differences in vehicle models and Android head unit models. Professional guidance is recommended.
- The company reserves the right to optimize and upgrade the product's appearance, specifications, and functions without prior notice to improve quality and user experience. The actual product shall prevail. Technical parameters, compatible models, and other information can be obtained from the official website or customer service.
