MEKEDE Android Auto Wireless Carplay Car Radio User Manual

1. Introduction

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your MEKEDE Android Auto Wireless Carplay Car Radio. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper functionality and safety.

Figure 1: MEKEDE Android Auto Wireless Carplay Car Radio Main Unit

2. Package Contents

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

Figure 2: Included Package Contents

• Main Unit (Machine)
• Power Cable
• RCA Cable
• Reversing Camera (Optional, check your order)
• GPS Antenna
• USB Cable (x2)
• Microphone (MIC)

Note: Some accessories like the Reversing Camera, ADAS DVR, OBD II, and TPMS are optional and may not be included in all packages. Please check your order details.

3. Specifications

4. Installation

4.1 Before Installation

Ensure your vehicle is compatible with a Double Din unit. The unit is designed for Alfa Romeo 147 GT 937 models from 2005-2014.

Figure 3: Unit installed in vehicle dashboard

Figure 4: Back of the Host Device with Connection Ports

4.2 Connecting the Rear View Camera (Optional)

Follow these steps to connect an optional rear view camera:

1. Red cable (2) is connected to the back light "+".
2. Black cable (1) is connected to the "GND".
3. The reverse detection cable (4) (Brown color) is connected to the red cable (3) which extends from the video output cable.

Figure 5: Rear View Camera Wiring Diagram

4.3 Installing Optional DVR Software

If you have an optional ADAS DVR, you may need to install its software:

1. Connect the DVR via USB Cable to the main unit.
2. Navigate to the File Manager application on the unit.
3. Locate the DVR installation file (e.g., uCarDvr.apk) and install the software.
4. Confirm successful installation.

Figure 6: DVR Software Installation Steps

5. Operating Instructions

Some functions or settings may differ between machine versions.

5.1 The Main Interface

The main interface provides access to various applications and settings.

• Home Icon: Click to return to the main interface.
• Recent Apps Icon: Click to open recently run programs.
• Close Screen Icon: Click to close the screen, then click anywhere to resume.
• Back Arrow Icon: Press this button on any interface to return to the previous interface.

Status Bar Icons:

• USB Device Icon: Indicates USB device display.
• Time Display: Shows the current system display time.
• Bluetooth Icon: Highlighted when Bluetooth connection is successful.
• GPS Icon: Indicates GPS functionality.
• Network Icon: Highlighted when network connection is successful.

Other Operation Instructions:

• In any interface, slide down from the top of the display screen to access the drop-down menu. Here you can view system notifications, adjust brightness, volume, open Settings, and manage wireless network connections.
• Long press an application icon on the main interface to move its location or delete third-party applications.

5.2 Radio

Figure 7: FM RDS Radio Interface

• Radio Icon: Click to enter the radio interface.
• FM-1/FM-2/FM-3: The radio includes FM1, FM2, FM3 bands. Click the switch button to select the desired band.
• Band Switch Icon: Click to automatically switch between bands.
• Search Icon: Click to search for stations.
• Browse/Save Icon: Click to browse or save radio stations.
• EQ Icon: Click to enter the EQ (Equalizer) interface.
• Forward/Backward Search: Click to fine-tune the search. You can also drag the progress bar to manually search for stations.
• Radio Frequency Scale Bar: Displays the radio frequency.
• Cursor for Radio: Indicates current frequency.

Radio Settings:

In the setting interface, select "Factory Settings", enter the password (8888 or 123456), and click "Radio Settings".

• Local Setting: Click to select your region (e.g., Asia, Europe, North America) for appropriate FM frequency ranges.
• RDS (Radio Data System): Click to turn RDS on or off. When on, the radio interface will display RDS keys.
• RDS Modes (TA and AF):
  • AF (Auto Focus): Automatically searches for other channels of the current radio station to find a better and stable frequency.
  • TA (Traffic Announcement): Enables traffic program/announcement detection and automatic switching.
  • TP (Traffic Program): Indicates whether the current radio station supports traffic signals. Only supported stations will receive TA information.

Other Radio Operation Instructions:

• Directly slide the frequency bar to drag to the desired station frequency.
• When searching or browsing, a blue indicator will appear.

5.3 Music Player

• Playlist Icon: Click to view playlist, favorite list, and recent playlist.
• Favorite Icon: Click to collect songs. The icon turns red upon successful collection.
• File Library Icon: Click to view the file library.
• Playing Mode Icons: Toggle between random play, cyclic list mode, and single playing mode.
• Play/Pause Icons: Click to play or pause music.
• Previous/Next Song Icons: Click to switch to the previous or next song.
• Sound Effect Settings Icon: Click to enter sound effect settings.

Other Music Operation Instructions:

• To delete a song, long press its name in the song list.
• While playing music, slide the play progress bar to jump to a desired track time.

5.4 Video Player

• Video Icon: Click to play all video files on HD and USB. Swipe left to see all video lists.
• Currently Playing Videos: Swipe right to see the list of videos currently playing.
• Play/Pause Video: Click to play or pause the video.
• Previous/Next Video: Click to switch to the previous or next video.
• Zoom In/Out: Icons to zoom in or out of the video.

Other Video Operation Instructions:

• While playing a video, slide the playback progress bar to jump to a desired time.

5.5 Bluetooth

Figure 8: Bluetooth Dialing Interface

• Bluetooth Icon: Click to enter the Bluetooth interface.
• If Bluetooth is not connected, the input field will show "Bluetooth is not connected". Click the button to enter Bluetooth settings.
• If Bluetooth is connected, the input field will show "Bluetooth connected successfully".
• Dialing Interface Icon: Click to enter the Bluetooth dialing interface.
• Contact Interface Icon: Click to enter the Bluetooth contact interface.
• Call Recording Interface Icon: Click to enter the Bluetooth call recording interface.
• Collection Interface Icon: Click to enter the Bluetooth collection interface.
• After successful connection, the dial button is displayed, and you can directly dial a phone number.
• Hang Up Icon: Click to hang up a call.
• Answer Icon: Click to answer a call.
• Switch Audio Source Icon: Toggles current call audio between car terminal and mobile terminal.
• Call Record Icon: Click to update call records from the mobile terminal and synchronize to the car terminal.
• Historical Dialing Records Icon: Click to update historical dialing records.
• Missed Call Record Icon: Click to update missed call records.
• Address Book Icon: Click to update the address book on the car terminal.
• Search Address Book Icon: You can check the address book on the bus terminal.

Bluetooth Music:

Ensure your mobile phone is connected to the car via Bluetooth.

• Bluetooth Music Icon: Click to access Bluetooth music.
• Play/Pause Music: Click to play or pause music.
• Previous/Next Song: Click to switch to the previous or next song.

5.6 Sound Settings

• Select different types of preset sound effects.
• Customize user mode to adjust the frequency band.
• Customize heavy bass and surround sound.
• Click the "Reset" button to restore sound effect settings to default.

Boot Memory Volume Range:

Access this setting by pulling down the drop-down bar and clicking "Sound Setting".

Figure 9: Boot Memory Volume Range Setting

• If the main volume is 10 when turned off, and the boot memory is set to 13-30, the main volume defaults to 13 when turned on again.
• If the main volume is 33 when turned off, and the boot memory is set to 13-30, the main volume defaults to 30 when turned on again.

5.7 File Manager

• Can be used for file query and expansion.
• Query pictures, videos, audio, and recent files. Downloaded pictures, storage space, pictures, videos, and audio can be copied to a specified location.

5.8 Steering Wheel Key Control

Figure 10: Steering Wheel Control Learning Interface

1. Click "Select button" to choose the learning button.
2. Select functions: 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 it. Long or short press is optional.
5. Restore factory: Remove all learned keys and restore to factory state.
6. Save: After learning, click save to exit the application.

5.9 Car Settings

On-board settings include: Network, Bluetooth, Display, Sleep, Body Settings, Navigation Settings, Factory Settings, More Settings, About the car machine.

5.9.1 Network:

• Click to enter the WIFI connection interface. Optional manual network connection.
• Access Advanced Show Flight Mode, VPN, private DNS.

5.9.2 Bluetooth:

• Click to enter the interface for pairing with new devices.
• The device name can be used to search for all open Bluetooth devices, and the device can be paired automatically.
• Click connection preference settings to configure the page.

5.9.3 Display Settings:

• Click to enter the interface to set brightness settings for day and night, and wallpaper settings.

5.9.4 Dormancy:

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

5.9.5 Body Setup:

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

5.9.6 Navigation Settings:

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

5.9.7 Factory Setup:

• This does not support customer operations.

5.9.8 More Settings:

System Settings:

• System restart: Manual restart of on-board equipment.
• Restore factory settings: Restore factory settings with one key. (Note: Restoring factory settings will clear all files in the system. Operate carefully.)

Voice and Input Method:

• Pronunciation: Add required languages.
• Keyboard and input method: Switch input methods.
• Advanced: Input help item is currently displayed (pointer speed item has been added).

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 original state, click to reset settings yourself.)

5.9.9 About the Machine:

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

5.10 CPlink (Wireless CarPlay)

Figure 11: CPlink (CarPlay) Connection

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

Wireless Connection Steps:

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

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.

5.11 Android Auto

Figure 12: Android Auto Connection

Android Auto is the application that supports wireless and wired Android Auto functionality, an in-vehicle system by Google.

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.

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. Optional Features

6.1 ADAS DVR (Anti-collision warning driving recorder)

The ADAS DVR provides advanced driver assistance systems, including front vehicle distance prediction, front vehicle anti-collision warning, and lane departure warning for safer driving. (DVR is optional and not included in all packages).

Figure 13: ADAS DVR Features

6.2 OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics)

With the optional OBD II function, you can monitor real-time data and retrieve fault codes from your vehicle's computer, such as oil fuel speed and temperature. (OBD II device is optional and not included).

Figure 14: OBD II Monitoring Interface

6.3 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

After correctly installing the optional TPMS, the sensors will automatically monitor tire pressure and temperature, sending real-time statistics to the receiver for display on the unit. (TPMS sensors are optional and not included).

Figure 15: TPMS Display

7. Maintenance

• Keep the screen clean using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
• Ensure all connections are secure to prevent signal loss or power issues.
• Regularly check for software updates to improve performance and add new features.
• Avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

8. Troubleshooting

8.1 Common Issues & Solutions

Android devices can have various functions and problems, often caused by improper installation or settings. If you encounter a problem, please contact support for assistance.

Issue: Rear view camera does not work or no information available.

Solution: Please go to "Factory Settings", enter password "1234", and set the camera type as shown in the image below. Then reset the radio.

Figure 16: Troubleshooting Rear View Camera

Issue: Manual lack of mounting camera problem does not work.

Solution: Refer to the camera wiring diagram in Section 4.2 and ensure all connections are correct. Also, verify camera settings in "Factory Settings" as described above.

Issue: Unit does not power on.

Solution: Check the power cable connection at the back of the unit and ensure it is securely connected to the vehicle's power source. Verify vehicle's fuse for the radio.

Issue: No sound.

Solution: Check volume settings (main, media, Bluetooth, navigation). Ensure speakers are properly connected. Check sound effect settings and reset to default if necessary.

Issue: Bluetooth not connecting.

Solution: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both the unit and your mobile device. Go to Bluetooth settings on the unit and attempt to pair again. Ensure no other devices are interfering.

9. User Tips

• For optimal performance, ensure your vehicle's CAN-BUS system is correctly configured in the unit's settings if your car requires it. Refer to the "Network CAN Set" diagram for guidance.
• When setting up steering wheel controls, take your time to map each button accurately for a seamless driving experience.
• If experiencing issues with optional accessories like DVR or TPMS, double-check their installation and software settings within the unit's interface.

Figure 17: CAN BUS Setting Guide

10. Warranty and Support

10.1 Warranty Information

This product comes with a 1-year warranty. Additionally, a 365-day free replacement policy is offered under specific terms and conditions.

Figure 18: 365 Days Free Replacement Warranty Process

10.2 Contacting Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions not covered in this manual, please contact MEKEDE CAR Radio Store customer service. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction and will assist you in resolving any concerns.

Figure 19: MEKEDE Service Guarantees