MEKEDE Android 15 Car Radio User Manual

1. Introduction

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your MEKEDE Android 15 Car Radio. This intelligent automotive system features a 7-inch display, Wireless Carplay, Android Auto, RDS, GPS navigation, and various multimedia functions, specifically designed for KIA Ceed models manufactured between 2007 and 2009. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper functionality and safety.

2. Package Contents

Verify that all items listed below are included in your package:

• Main Unit (Machine)
• Power Cable
• RCA Cable
• Reversing Camera (Optional, may not be included in all packages)
• GPS Antenna
• USB Cable (x2)
• Microphone (MIC)

3. Specifications

4. Installation

4.1 Compatibility Check

Ensure your vehicle's dashboard matches the compatible layout for the MEKEDE Android 15 Car Radio. This unit is designed for KIA Ceed models from 2007-2009. Refer to the images below for visual confirmation.

4.2 Wiring Diagram

Connect the provided cables to the corresponding ports on the back of the head unit and to your vehicle's wiring harness. Ensure all connections are secure.

Note:

• If your car requires a CANBUS connection, please use the dedicated CANBUS cable to connect to the specified port.
• The reversing camera, GPS antenna, and USB cables should be connected to their respective inputs.
• The RCA cable provides audio and video input/output.

For the WIFI Antenna and BT Signal Amplifier, ensure they are connected correctly. The reversing camera connection is typically labeled '3' in the diagram.

4.3 General Installation Steps

1. Carefully remove the original car radio unit from your dashboard.
2. Connect the power cable, RCA cables, GPS antenna, and USB cables to the new MEKEDE unit as per the wiring diagrams.
3. If installing a reversing camera, route its cable to the rear of the vehicle and connect it to the designated input on the head unit.
4. Secure the new MEKEDE unit into the dashboard opening.
5. Reconnect the vehicle's battery.
6. Turn on the vehicle and test all functions of the new car radio.

5. Operating Instructions

This section details the operation of the MEKEDE Android 15 Car Radio.

5.1 Main Interface

• Click on the icon: To return to the main interface.
• Click open the recently run program: To view and switch between active applications.
• Click the close screen: Then click anywhere on the screen to resume.
• To return to the icon: Press this button on any interface to return to the previous interface.

Status Bar Icons:

• USB Device Display: Indicates a connected USB device.
• System Display Time: Shows the current time (e.g., 1:56).
• Bluetooth Connection: Icon highlighted indicates successful Bluetooth connection.
• GPS Icon: Indicates GPS functionality.
• Network Connection: Icon highlighted indicates successful network connection.

Other Operations:

1. In any interface, slide down from the top of the display screen to access the drop-down menu. This menu allows viewing system notifications, adjusting display brightness, adjusting volume, accessing Settings, and managing wireless network connections.
2. Long press an application icon on the main interface to move its location or delete a third-party application.

5.2 Radio

The radio function supports FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

• Click on the icon: To access the radio interface.
• Switch Bands: Click the switch button (blue) to change between FM1, FM2, FM3.
• Automatic Band Switch: Click the icon to automatically switch bands.
• Search for Stations: Click the icon to search for stations.
• Browse/Save Station: Click the icon to browse or save radio stations.
• EQ Interface: Click the icon to enter the EQ (Equalizer) interface.
• Fine Tune Search: Click forward/backward to fine-tune the search. You can also drag the progress bar to manually search for stations.

Radio Data System (RDS) Functions:

• Local Setting: Click 'Local Setting' to select the required area.
• RDS Option: Select ON or OFF. When ON, the radio interface will display RDS keys.
• AF (Auto Focus): Automatically searches for other channels of the current radio station to find a better and stable frequency.
• TA (Traffic Announcement): Provides traffic program/traffic news detection and automatic switching.
• TP (Traffic Program): Indicates if the current radio station supports traffic signals. Only supported stations will receive TA information.
• PTY (Program Type): Offers 32 mode options for program types.

5.3 Music

• Click on the icon: To access the music player.
• View Playlist/Favorites: Click to view playlist, favorite list, and recent playlist. Collection icon turns red for successful collection.
• View File Library: Click to view your music file library.
• Playing Mode: The current playing mode is random. Click to switch between cyclic list mode and single playing mode.
• Circular List Play: The current playing mode is circular list play. Click to switch between random play mode and single play mode.
• Single Play: The current play mode is single play. Click to switch between cyclic list mode and random play mode.
• Play/Pause: Click to play or pause music.
• Previous/Next Song: Click to switch to the previous or next song.

Other Operations:

1. To delete a song, enter the list of songs, long press the name of the song.
2. When playing music, slide the play progress bar to drag to the desired track time.

5.4 Video

• Click on the icon: To access the video player.
• Play Video Files: Click to play all video files on HD and USB.
• View Video Lists: Swipe left to see all video lists. Swipe right to see the list of videos currently playing.
• Play/Pause: Click to play or pause video.
• Previous/Next Video: Click to switch to the previous or next video.
• Zoom In/Out: Use the icons to zoom in or out on the video.

Other Operations:

When the video is playing, slide the playback progress bar to drag to the desired track time.

5.5 Bluetooth

The premise for Bluetooth music is that the mobile phone has been connected to the car and the Bluetooth.

• Click on the icon: To access the Bluetooth interface.
• If Bluetooth is not connected, the input field will display "Bluetooth is not connected".
• If Bluetooth is connected, the input field will display "Bluetooth connected successfully".

Bluetooth Functions:

• Bluetooth Settings: If "Bluetooth is not connected" appears, click the button to enter the Bluetooth setting interface.
• Dialing Interface: Click to enter the Bluetooth dialing interface.
• Contact Interface: Click to enter the Bluetooth contact interface.
• Call Recording: Click to enter the Bluetooth call recording interface.
• Collection Interface: Click to enter the Bluetooth collection interface.
• Dialing: After successful connection, the dial button is displayed, and you can directly dial a phone number.
• Hang Up/Answer: Click to hang up or answer a call.
• Switch Audio Output: Switch current call audio between car terminal and mobile terminal.
• Call Record Update: Click to update call records on the mobile terminal and synchronize them to the car terminal.
• Address Book Update: Click to update the address book on the car terminal. You can also check the address book on the bus terminal.

5.6 Sound Settings

• Click to enter the sound effect Settings.
• Preset Sound Effects: Click to select different types of preset sound effects.
• User Mode: Customize to adjust the frequency band.
• Heavy Bass/Surround Sound: These can be customized.
• Reset: Click the "Reset" button to restore sound effect settings to default.

Boot Memory Volume Range:

Pull down and click sound setting in the drop-down bar or enter the setting. Click sound setting to enter the sound setting interface, then click the 'BOOT MEMORY VOLUME RANGE' button.

• If the main volume is 10 when you turn it off, but you set the boot memory to 13-30, the main volume defaults to 13 when you turn it on again.
• If the main volume is 33 when you turn it off, the main volume defaults to 30 when you turn it on again.

5.7 Steering Wheel Control (SWC)

Take control of music and hands-free calling for safety. This head unit works with digital SWC.

1. Click the "Select button" to select the learning button.
2. Select buttons including: mode, power supply, navigation, main interface, volume +, volume -, FM, AM, search radio, previous song, next song, play/pause, mute, return, Bluetooth, hang up, answer, APP. Light up the required button and click "OK". Up to 12 buttons can be selected.
3. Choose short or long press for each function.
4. Click start, select a function, and press the button on the steering wheel to learn. Long or short press is optional.
5. Restore factory: Remove all keys to learn operation and restore to factory state.
6. Save: After learning, click save to exit the application.

5.8 Car Settings

On-board Settings include:

• Network
• Bluetooth
• Display
• Sleep
• Body Settings
• Navigation Settings
• Factory Settings
• More Settings
• About the car machine

5.8.1 Network

Click into the WIFI connection interface. Optional network manual connection.

5.8.2 Bluetooth

Click '+' to enter the interface for pairing with a new device. The device name can be used to search for all open Bluetooth devices, and the device can be paired. Click the connection preference Settings to set the page.

5.8.3 Display

Click to enter the interface to set the brightness Settings of day and night and wallpaper Settings.

5.8.4 Dormancy

Click to enter the hibernation interface to set the hibernation aging and hibernation mode.

5.8.5 Body Set Up

You can enter the handbrake detection setting, and you can choose to open, close, and cover respectively.

5.8.6 Navigation Settings

• Enter the third-party navigation softening which can be manually selected.
• Mixing ratio: Adjust the ratio of the volume played simultaneously with other audio when the navigation voice is broadcast.

5.8.7 Factory Set Up

This does not support customer operations.

5.8.8 More Settings

a. System Settings

1. System restart: Manual restart of on-board equipment.
2. Restore factory Settings: Restore factory Settings with one key. (Note: restoring factory Settings will clear files in the system; please operate carefully).

b. Voice and Input Method

1. Pronunciation: You can add the required language.
2. Keyboard and input method: The input method can be switched.
3. Advanced: Input help item is currently displayed (pointer speed item has been added).
4. Date and time: Optional automatic network time and manual adjustment time.

Sound: Adjust and set the main volume, installation media volume, Bluetooth volume, media volume when backing up, Bluetooth ringtone volume, and navigation volume. To restore the original state, click to reset the setting yourself.

5.8.9 About the Machine

Display vehicle-mounted Android basic information, storage information, hardware information, and system information.

5.9 CarPlay (CPLink)

CPLink is the application that supports wireless and wired CarPlay functionality, an in-vehicle system released by Apple.

a. Wireless Connection Steps:

1. Connect the car's Bluetooth with an iPhone.
2. Enter the CPLink application and wait for the connection.

b. Wired Connection Steps:

1. Enter the CPLink application.
2. Plug the iPhone USB cable into the 4-pin USB port and wait for the connection.

5.10 Android Auto

Android Auto is the application that supports wireless and wired connection of mobile phones with Android Auto functionality, an in-vehicle system released by Google.

a. Wireless Connection Steps:

1. Connect the car's Bluetooth with an Android mobile phone.
2. Enter the Android Auto application and wait for the connection.

b. Wired Connection Steps:

1. Enter the Android Auto application.
2. Plug the Android mobile phone USB cable into the 4-pin USB port and wait for the connection.

6. Key Features Overview

• GPS Navigation: Built-in global positioning system supporting GPS, BDS, and GLONASS. Omni-directional map display with real-time traffic conditions. Supports Navitel, IGO, Yandex, and Google Maps.

  

• Split Screen: Supports two applications displayed simultaneously for convenient multitasking.

  

• ADAS DVR Support: Anti-collision warning driving recorder for front vehicle distance prediction, anti-collision warning, and lane departure warning to enhance driving safety.

  

• Rear View Camera Support: Automatically switches to the reverse screen with parking lines when reversing the car. (Rear View Camera is not included and must be purchased separately).

  

• OBD II Support: On-board diagnostics to monitor your car's status anytime. With OBDII function, you can monitor real-time data and fault codes. (OBDII device is not included).

  

• TPMS Support: After correctly installing the TPMS in your car, the sensors will automatically monitor tire pressure and temperature, providing real-time statistics to the receiver. (TPMS sensors are not included).

  

• Multi-language Support: The system supports a wide range of languages for user interface and OSD.

  

7. Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with your MEKEDE Android 15 Car Radio, please refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

• No Power: Check all power connections. Ensure the car battery is properly connected and charged. Verify the fuse for the car radio.
• No Sound: Check speaker connections. Ensure volume is not muted or set too low. Verify audio settings in the system.
• GPS Not Working: Ensure the GPS antenna is properly installed and has a clear view of the sky. Check GPS settings in the system.
• Bluetooth Connection Issues: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both the car radio and your mobile device. Try unpairing and re-pairing the devices.
• Touch Screen Unresponsive: Try restarting the unit. If the issue persists, a factory reset might be necessary (note: this will erase all data).
• System Freezes/Crashes: Perform a system restart. If frequent, consider a factory reset. Ensure sufficient storage space.
• Radio Reception Poor: Check the radio antenna connection. Ensure you are in an area with good signal strength.

For more complex issues, please consult the official user manual PDF or contact customer support.

8. Maintenance

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your MEKEDE Android 15 Car Radio, follow these maintenance guidelines:

• Cleaning: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the screen and exterior of the unit. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or solvents that could damage the display or finish.
• Software Updates: Regularly check for and install available firmware and software updates to ensure the system runs efficiently and has the latest features.
• Temperature: Avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, for extended periods.
• Cable Connections: Periodically check all cable connections to ensure they are secure and free from damage.

9. User Tips

• For optimal performance, ensure your vehicle's electrical system is in good condition before installation.
• When using navigation, keep maps updated for the most accurate routes.
• Utilize the split-screen feature to manage multiple applications efficiently, such as navigation and music playback simultaneously.
• Regularly back up important data if possible, especially before performing a factory reset.

10. Warranty and Support

The MEKEDE Android 15 Car Radio comes with a 1-year warranty period. If you experience any issues within 365 days of receipt, you may be eligible for free return and refund within 15 days, or a direct replacement. Please contact customer support first to communicate any issues.

For detailed warranty terms and conditions, or to access the complete user manual, please refer to the official PDF document:

View User Manual (PDF)

MEKEDE also provides updates for Firmware, Software, UI, and GPS Navigation maps for free. Giving a 5-star review and sharing installation photos on AliExpress may extend your warranty to 2 years.