Disclaimer
For your safety, it is advisable not to watch video or operate the machine when you are driving. While driving, please adjust the volume to the optimum level. Before operating the machine, you are advised to read carefully and understand the safety instructions and warning signals stated in the manual. Keep the manual within reach for future reference.
- Firstly, please ensure safety on the road.
- In difficulty operating the machine, stop the car safely before operating the machine.
- Keep the machine out of reach from children to prevent unnecessary injury or damage.
- While using the GPS navigation, please adhere to traffic rules.
- Please do not operate the machine at restricted areas such as petrol stations, wine refineries, or strong electromagnetic obstruction areas to prevent danger.
- Please do not install, maintain, or repair the machine on your own with the power on. It is very dangerous to install and repair the machine by personnel without proper professional installation training and experience on electronic devices and automobile parts.
- Please do not install or store the machine, especially the LED display screen, directly under sunlight or near hazardous substances. During installation, please ensure no direct contact with the air-conditioner's ventilation duct. This will cause damage to the machine, the car, or injury to the human body.
- Please do not use sharp objects to scratch or press the display screen vigorously as this may damage the screen.
- Please do not expose the machine to humid weather or direct contact with liquid to prevent fire or lightning.
Setup
1. Product Overview & Package Contents
The Mekede MN-X Car Radio Multimedia Player comes with the following components:
The main unit features a 10.25-inch display. The back of the unit includes various ports for connectivity.
The product overview identifies the following components:
- Home button
- Display brightness control
- Display currently running apps
- Return button
- GPS
- Music
- Bluetooth
- Original car
- APP user interface
- Micro SIM card slot
The back of the unit includes the following connections:
- Host machine
- USB Input
- 4G WIFI Antenna
- GPS Antenna
- Rear View Camera Input (CVBS/AHD)
- Reversing Detection Line
- Camera Power Supply
- Reserved ACC Line
- External Microphone
- Audio cable (E60 only Use)
- ISO Port
2. Installation of Antenna
It is recommended to install the GPS antenna on the dashboard or rear shelf. The antenna should be installed on a leveled surface facing the sky to prevent blockage of radio waves as much as possible. Vehicles equipped with tempered glass or tint may weaken the receiving signal of the GPS antenna. Thus, it is recommended to install the antenna outside of the vehicle.
2.1 GPS Installation Guide
- Before affixing the GPS antenna, ensure the designated surface is clean. After cleaning, peel off the back of the tape and press to place the GPS antenna.
- Remove the side cover, move the cable through the storage box until it reaches the control panel of the machine. The cable needs to be fixed with a cable tie.
- Connect the GPS antenna's plug to the machine.
Notes:
- Please ensure the system power is off when connecting to the GPS antenna.
- Please do not shorten or extend the GPS cable. Altering the length of the cable may result in a short circuit or malfunction that may damage the product.
- The antenna should be installed on a leveled surface where radio waves will be blocked as little as possible, otherwise it will affect the accuracy of navigation.
- Please do not interfere with the GPS antenna with the steering wheel or gear lever, as it may be dangerous.
3. Network & Internet (Wi-Fi Connection)
To connect to Wi-Fi:
- Go to Settings, then Wi-Fi.
- Ensure Wi-Fi is switched on.
- Search for your desired Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Insert the password and touch 'Connect'.
You may change the language type, language input, and type of keyboard in this interface. Setting of personal hotspot and VPN is also allowed.
Operating Instructions
1. Basic Operation Settings
1.1 Power On / Off the Machine
- When ACC is connected, press the power button on the front panel to switch on the machine.
- Press the power button on the front panel to switch on the machine. To turn off, turn off the engine and unplug the car key.
1.2 Volume Adjustment
Press "VOL+ / VOL-" on the front panel (some models have a volume control knob) to adjust the volume.
1.3 Mute Control
Press the left volume button to display the volume bar on the display screen. Press the media volume icon to MUTE.
1.4 Backlight Control
Adjust the backlight in Display Setting under Car Settings.
1.5 Camera
The screen will automatically switch to rear view when the car is in reverse.
1.6 Playback Source Selection
On the front panel, press the Application icon to view Radio, Music, Video, USB play, TV (optional), or AVIN mode and options. On the homepage, touch the APP icon to enter the application interface. Slide left or right to switch between different home pages.
1.7 Playback Mode and Position Memory
When you reboot the machine, the system will resume to the earlier mode prior to shutdown. For radio, it will resume to the radio channel. For music or video, it will resume playing the last song or video.
2. Car Infotainment Settings
Touch the 'Settings' icon on the front panel to enter the Settings interface. Select the corresponding option to enter the settings. Move the options bar up and down to find the desired settings.
2.1 General Settings
This section allows you to configure sleep mode and ON/OFF settings.
Touch Assist: You can turn the touch assist on or off. It provides 7 commonly used options on top of the screen for easy maneuver.
Reverse Volume Control: To adjust the volume while in reverse, select Reverse Volume Suppression. Options include None, Weak, Medium, and Strong. Selecting 'None' means no changes to the current defaulted volume. Selecting 'Strong' lowers the reverse volume at most.
Restore Factory Setting: Touch 'Restore Factory Setting', confirm in the dialog. The system will restart and restore to factory settings, removing all your custom settings.
2.2 Display Setting
Adjust the display brightness of the background for different times of day and night. This includes backlight switch, backlight brightness (0-100), show screenshot button, split screen display, drive position, and radar enable switch.
2.3 Volume Option
Volume options for respective systems can be adjusted as desired. This includes entertainment volume, navigation volume, low pitch, mid pitch, high pitch, and loudness.
2.4 Sound Effect (DSP)
Enter the sound effect interface by touching "Sound Effect" to access different sound effect modes. The unit supports 32 equalizer adjustments.
Balance Setting: Touch the four arrows to adjust the 4 speakers' volume. The 4 speakers' volume is consistent when the black dot is at the center. Touch the restore icon at the bottom to restore the defaulted balance setting.
Loudness Setting: Slide left or right to adjust the loudness. Higher loudness increases the low-frequency value of the sound. Adjust reasonably to avoid loss of frequency signal.
2.5 Video Option
Video in Motion: Slide the button to the right to enable or disable the video in motion option. If disabled, the user cannot watch video or view pictures while the car is in motion. Note: It is recommended to enable this option for your safety.
2.6 Navigation Setting
Reversal Warning Line: The camera of some car models may not have a reversal-warning line. By enabling this option, the user can see the distance to the warning line on the display during reverse.
Navigation Application Option: Users can select a pre-installed navigation application to pair with the navigation button. The system will display all installed applications. Once linked, pressing the "Navigation Button" will start navigation directly.
Navi Mixed: Slide left or right to adjust the Navi Mixed volume.
2.7 Bluetooth Setting
Bluetooth's hands-free function enables safe calling while driving. On the front panel, touch the Bluetooth icon to enter the Bluetooth settings.
Name of Device: Displays the Bluetooth name of the machine.
Auto Connect: By enabling this option, the machine will auto-search and auto-connect to the last connected device.
Auto Answer: By enabling this option, the machine will auto-answer all incoming calls using Bluetooth.
Pairing the Machine with Mobile Phones:
- To activate hands-free function, pair your mobile phone with the machine.
- Turn on Bluetooth and Bluetooth device search on your mobile phone.
- Search for the machine's name (e.g., BT5454).
- Enter the PIN (e.g., 0000) on your mobile phone to connect.
- Once connected, a "CONNECTED" sign will appear on the screen.
If the mobile phone is already paired, you can touch the connect icon directly to connect. You may also touch the disconnect icon to disconnect.
Making Phone Calls: Upon establishing a Bluetooth connection, you can dial directly on the phone or key in the telephone numbers on the dial pad. Touch the 'X' icon to delete incorrect numbers. To call, press the green phone icon; to hang up, press the red phone icon.
Syncing Contacts: The machine supports syncing contacts from your mobile phone. Once connected, touch the sync icon to download contacts. After download, the contact name will be synced and shown on the display during phone calls. For quick access, the contact book supports name search by first alphabet.
Call History: Call history shows outgoing, incoming, and missed calls. You can perform calls or delete entries from the call history.
Bluetooth Music: The machine supports Bluetooth music playback. You can play music from your mobile phone and transfer it to the machine's speakers. It supports simplified controls like "Previous", "Next", "Pause", and "Play". Due to Bluetooth compatibility, the machine may not support all phone models. Contact support if you encounter problems.
2.8 Maneuver Control
This setting allows configuration of various car-related controls.
3. Applications
3.1 Navigation
The GPS navigation system allows users to reach destinations faster and more efficiently. Both GPS positioning and navigation maps are crucial. The GPS provides precise positioning and fast calculation, while the navigation map offers extensive information and route planning.
Navigation Map Data: You can copy navigation map data to the internal SD card. Ensure sufficient storage space; delete unnecessary data via ES File Explorer if needed. Data for some navigation applications can be stored externally on an SD card or USB drive.
Installation of APK Navigation Application: Before navigation, install the APK Navigation Application and ensure the APK navigation map is correctly installed.
Navigation Activation: After successful installation, a corresponding icon will appear on the homepage. Touch it to launch the application. Alternatively, go to "Car Setting" > "Navigation Setting" > "Navigation Application Option" to link the navigation button and application. Once linked, press the "Navigation Button" to start navigation directly.
Navigation Application Operation: Refer to the specific navigation application's operation manual for details.
3.2 Music
Cover Display: The machine supports MP3 cover display. If the song includes cover data, it will be shown on the display.
Repeat and Shuffle: Touch the repeat icon to switch repeat modes (repeat current song, repeat all songs). Touch the shuffle icon to enable/disable shuffling.
Playback Controls: Touch the play/pause icon to play or pause music. Use the file list icon to view the file list, volume icon for volume, sound icon for sound settings, and current song icon for current song information.
3.3 Video
Touch the music video icon on the main interface. It supports flash internal storage, music, and video stored in USB drives, as well as APE, FLAC, and other formats.
Video Player Interface: The video player includes options for loop playback. Touch the previous/next icons to switch videos. Touch the play/pause icon to play or pause. Use the current video icon for current video information and the file list icon to view the file list.
Video Display: The unit supports high-definition video display.
3.4 Astern Rearview
Touch the 'BackCar setting' icon on the front panel to enter the Settings interface.
Astern Type Setting: This allows you to configure the back car type, back car trajectory, back car radar, full screen back car, camera type, and back car mirror.
Added Reverse Rearview Resolution: The rearview camera resolution should correspond to the options available (e.g., AHD720P-25, AHD1080P-25, AHD720P-30, AHD1080P-30, Auto identification). The display screen of the original car should correspond to the option, otherwise the display is poor.
3.5 Original Car Interface Resolution
Touch the 'Personalization' icon on the front panel to enter the Settings interface. This allows for personalized settings, including drive position and original resolution. The display screen of the original car should correspond to the selected option, otherwise the display quality will be poor.
Maintenance
1. Display Screen Instructions
1.1 Notes
- Do not expose the display screen directly under sunlight or heat for a long period to prevent damage.
- Do not expose the display screen directly under sunlight when not in use.
- The display screen should be used within the temperature ranges: Operating: -10°C to +50°C; Storage: -20°C to +80°C.
- Do not press the LCD screen vigorously. Touch gently to prevent scratches or dust.
- Ensure it does not interfere with airbag installation or other safety features.
1.2 About LCD
- Small black or bright dots may appear on the LCD screen; this is a specification of LCD, not a defect.
- In cold areas, the LCD screen may be dimmer after power on, but brightness will adjust to normal after a short while.
- If exposed directly to sunlight, the LCD screen may be difficult to see due to reflection.
1.3 Maintaining the LCD Screen
- Turn off power before cleaning. Wipe with a soft fabric to prevent scratches.
- Do not use wet towels, benzene, or chemical cleaners.
Troubleshooting Guide
If you encounter problems, refer to this guide. If problems persist, contact a professional or customer service. Do not dismantle the machine without proper advice.
| Issue | Cause | Action (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to power on | The car key is not inserted or ACC is not turned on | Insert the car key and turn on the ACC |
| The power cord is not connected | Connect the power cord correctly | |
| The fuse is damaged | Replace the similar fuse | |
| Inresponsive touch screen | The system may be multi-tasking (e.g., navigation) | Wait a moment. If the problem persists, contact customer service. |
| No rear view image | No reverse camera is installed | Install the reverse camera and plug into the CCD socket |
| Reverse camera type does not match | Replace the reverse camera | |
| Rear view appears during reverse position even when system is not booted. Power button is null. | This is part of the safety feature where the rear view function is preset for safety priority. | Power on to boot the system after resuming from the reverse position to normal. |
| No GPS signal | GPS antenna is not connected | Connect the GPS antenna correctly |
| The car may be at a GPS signal blind spot | Drive for a distance to check GPS signal | |
| Positioning and navigation failed upon power on | Blind spot of the navigation map. Some remote areas or routes may not be covered in the map. | Please contact the customer service to update the map |
| Unable to locate the destination routes | Firstly, please ensure correct spelling of the destination followed by trying possible names of the destination. If still unable to search, the destination may not be updated in our database. | |
| Navigation routes are far | The navigation system sets a route to your destination by applying certain built-in rules to the map data. Besides, distance, the navigation system will take into consideration of the road grade, traffic rules, flyover, highway, main road and others to ensure the driver in reaching the destination soonest possible. | |
| Blank on the map | May be due to scale setting. Try to zoom in and out to adjust the map display. If the problem persists, it may be due to loss of GPS signal. Please reset the destination or select a new landmark. |
Specifications
The Mekede MN-X Car Radio Multimedia Player offers advanced features and robust performance:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | MEKEDE |
| Mekede Model | MN-X |
| Operating System | Android 14 |
| RAM | 6G (available in 2G, 4G, 6G, 8G, 12G depending on SKU) |
| ROM | 128G (available in 64G, 128G, 256G, 512G depending on SKU) |
| Chipset | MTK6762 (also MTK8321, UIS7862S, MTK8781 for other models) |
| Processor Type | MTK6762 (8-Core 8*A53 1.8GHz) |
| Display Size | 10.25 inch |
| Resolution | 1920*720 |
| Is touch screen | Yes |
| Built-in Screen | Yes |
| Din | Double Din |
| Out Power | 4*45W |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Item Weight | 3kg |
| Interface | Plug and play |
| Special Features | Built-In Speaker/Microphone, WiFi function, Support 4G Network, Built-in GPS, Mobile Phone, DSP, CarPlay, Android Auto, Reversing Input, Split Screen, Support steering wheel control |
| Digital Media Format | CD (Note: Built-in DVD Player: No, Built-in CD player: No) |
| OSD Language | Multi-language support including English, Chinese, Arabic, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, etc. |
| Certification | CE, FCC, WEEE |
| Origin | Mainland China |
Version Information:
The system information includes details like storage, RAM, software version, and build date.
Compatibility:
Note: Please confirm whether your car has AUX or AMI before purchase. If your car has AMI but not AUX, you will need to purchase an AMI cable.
Warranty & Support
All products undergo strict quality inspection before shipment to ensure high quality. The product has a 3-year warranty. We offer free firmware, software, user interface, and GPS navigation map updates to provide a better experience.
If the product has problems within 15 days after receipt confirmation, free replacement is supported. Contact staff for details.
User Tips
- For optimal audio experience, utilize the built-in DSP with 32 EQ adjustments to fine-tune sound frequencies to your preference.
- Take advantage of the built-in CarPlay and Android Auto features for seamless smartphone integration and navigation.
- If you experience slow performance, check for multiple applications running in the background and close unnecessary ones.
- Ensure your GPS antenna is properly installed in a clear line of sight for accurate navigation.
- Regularly check for software updates to benefit from new features and performance optimizations.