MEKEDE 10.26" Android Car Multimedia Screen User Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the MEKEDE 10.26" Android Car Multimedia Screen. This device is a high-tech in-car multimedia system designed to enhance your driving experience with advanced features like GPS navigation, wireless connectivity, and a customizable user interface. This manual provides detailed instructions for installation, operation, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.

Figure 1: MEKEDE 10.26" Android Car Multimedia Screen

2. Safety Information

Please read all instructions carefully before installation and use. Improper installation or operation may cause damage to the device or vehicle. Always prioritize road safety and avoid operating the device in a way that distracts you from driving. Professional installation is recommended.

3. Package Contents

Please check the package contents against the list below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your vendor.

Figure 2: Included accessories for H2 and H4 Plus models

H2 Model Accessories:

• Main Unit
• Power Cable
• RCA Cable
• GPS Antenna
• USB Cable (2x)
• Radio Antenna
• MIC
• Reversing Camera Cable

H4 Plus Model Accessories:

• Main Unit
• Power Cable
• RCA Cable
• GPS Antenna
• USB Cable (2x)
• MIC
• 4G Antenna
• Reversing Camera Cable
• Audio Out Cable

4. Specifications

The MEKEDE Car Multimedia Screen offers a range of features and configurations. Please refer to the table below for detailed specifications.

Figure 3: Car Multimedia Player Parameter Table

Key Features:

• Built-in GPS
• WiFi Function
• Support 3G/4G Network
• Support Can-Bus
• Charger
• Mobile Phone Connectivity
• MP3 Players
• Voice Control
• DSP (Digital Sound Processor)
• CarPlay (Wireless/Wired)
• Android Auto (Wireless/Wired)
• Reversing Input
• Split Screen
• Support Steering Wheel Control
• FM RDS Radio (Preset Station: 87.5~108 MHz)
• Rear View Camera Support
• DVR Recorder Support
• DAB+ Support
• Tire Pressure Device Support
• Video Output Support

5. Installation Guide

Proper installation is crucial for the optimal performance of your multimedia screen. It is highly recommended to have the device installed by a qualified professional.

5.1. General Wiring Notes

The power cables may differ by vehicle model, but the general wiring method is identical. The images provided are for demonstration purposes only.

5.2. H2 Model Wiring Diagram

Figure 4: H2 Main Unit Back Panel and Wiring

H2 RCA Cable Connections:

1. F-CAM: Front Camera Input
2. LINE OUT SUB WOOFER: Subwoofer Line Output
3. MIC: External Microphone Input
4. VIDEO OUT: Video Output
5. CVBS-IN: Composite Video Broadcast Signal Input
6. FL OUT: Front Left Audio Output
7. FR OUT: Front Right Audio Output
8. AUXIN L IN: Auxiliary Left Audio Input
9. AUXIN R IN: Auxiliary Right Audio Input
10. AMP CONT: Amplifier Control

5.3. H4 Plus / H6 Plus Model Wiring Diagram

Figure 5: H4 Plus / H6 Plus Main Unit Back Panel and Wiring

H4 Plus / H6 Plus RCA Cable Connections:

1. AMP: Amplifier Control
2. AUX Video in 1: Auxiliary Video Input
3. SUB WOOFER: Subwoofer Output
4. AUXIN R: Auxiliary Right Audio Input
5. AUXIN L: Auxiliary Left Audio Input
6. RCA-FL: Front Left RCA Output
7. RCA-FR: Front Right RCA Output
8. MIC: External Microphone Input
9. Slot for SIM card: For 4G LTE connectivity

5.4. DVR Installation Guide

To install the DVR, connect it via the USB cable and install the uCarDvr.apk application from the File Manager.

Figure 6: H2 DVR Installation Steps

Figure 7: H4 Plus/H6 Plus DVR Installation Steps

5.5. Rear Camera Wiring Diagram

Connect the rear camera as shown in the diagram. Ensure the BACK wire is connected to the reverse detecting line of the main unit. Some models may not require a CANbus box; if not included, disregard it.

Figure 8: General Rear Camera Wiring Diagram

Figure 9: H4 Plus/H6 Plus Rear Camera Wiring Diagram

6. Operating Instructions

This section details the various functions and settings of your multimedia screen.

6.1. Main Interface

The main interface provides quick access to core functions and settings.

• 🏠 Tap to return to the main interface.
• 💻 Tap to open recently used apps.
• 🔍 Tap to turn off the screen. Tap anywhere on the screen to wake it up.
• ↶ Tap to go back to the previous screen from any menu.

Status Bar Icons:

• 📹 USB Device Connected.
• 1:56 The current system display time is shown here.
• 🔊 This icon is highlighted to indicate a successful Bluetooth (BT) connection.
• 📶 This icon is highlighted to indicate a successful network connection.

Other Interface Operations:

1. 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 display brightness, adjust volume, access Settings, and manage wireless network connections.
2. Long-press an application icon on the main interface to move its location or delete third-party applications.

6.2. Radio (FM/RDS)

Access the radio function to listen to your favorite stations.

Figure 10: FM RDS Radio Interface

• 🔊 Tap the Radio Icon.
• FM-1: The radio includes FM1, FM2, FM3 bands. Tap to switch bands.
• 🔊 Tap to automatically switch between bands.
• 🔊 Tap to scan for available stations.
• 🔊 Tap to browse or save radio stations.
• 🔊 Tap to enter the Equalizer (EQ) menu.
• ▶ Tap the forward button to fine-tune the frequency. Drag the progress bar to manually search for stations.
• ◀ Tap the backward button to fine-tune the frequency. Drag the progress bar to manually search for stations.

Radio Settings:

To access advanced radio settings, go to [Factory Settings], enter password [1234], and then tap [Radio Settings].

RDS (Radio Data System) Functions:

• RDS Option: Turn RDS on/off in settings. When on, the radio interface will display RDS keys.
• RDS Button: Tap the RDS button on the radio interface to open the RDS/PTY menu.
• TA (Traffic Announcement): Automatically detects and switches to traffic news broadcasts.
• AF (Alternative Frequencies): Automatically searches for a stronger, more stable signal for the current radio station.
• TP (Traffic Program): Indicates if the current station supports traffic announcements. Stations with TP will provide TA information.

6.3. Music Playback

Enjoy your music collection through the multimedia screen.

• 🎵 Tap the Music Icon.
• 💜 Tap to view playlists, favorites, and recent tracks. Tap the heart icon to add a song to favorites (it turns red when successful).
• 📁 Tap to access the file library.
• 🔀 Current mode: Shuffle. Tap to switch to Repeat All or Repeat One.
• 🔁 Current mode: Repeat All. Tap to switch to Shuffle or Repeat One.
• 🔂 Current mode: Repeat One. Tap to switch to Repeat All or Shuffle.
• ▶ Tap to play music.
• ▮▮ Tap to pause music.
• ◀◀ Tap to play the previous song.
• ▶▶ Tap to play the next song.
• 🎤 Tap to enter the Sound Effects settings.

Other Music Operations:

1. In the song list, long-press a song title to delete it.
2. While playing music, drag the progress bar to skip to a specific time point.

6.4. Video Playback

Watch videos from internal storage or USB drive.

• 📺 Tap the Video Icon.
• Tap to play all video files from the internal storage or USB drive.
• Swipe left to view the full video list.
• Swipe right to view the current playlist.
• ▶ Tap to play the video.
• ▮▮ Tap to pause the video.
• ◀◀ Tap to play the previous video.
• ▶▶ Tap to play the next video.
• 🔍 Tap to zoom in on the video.
• 🔎 Tap to zoom out of the video.

Other Video Operations:

When the video is playing, drag the playback progress bar to skip to a specific time point.

6.5. Bluetooth (BT) Function

Connect your phone via Bluetooth for calls and music streaming.

Figure 11: Bluetooth Function Interface

• 🔊 Tap the BT Icon.
• If BT is not connected, the input field will display "BT is not connected".
• If BT is connected, the input field will display "BT connected successfully".
• 📞 Tap to enter the BT dial pad.
• 👤 Tap to access BT contacts.
• 📡 Tap to access call recordings.
• 📢 Tap to enter the BT collection interface.
• Once connected, the dial pad icon appears. You can dial numbers directly on the screen.
• ❌ Tap to end the call.
• ☎ Tap to answer the incoming call.
• 🔊 Current audio output: Head Unit. Tap to switch to your mobile phone.
• 📱 Current audio output: Mobile Phone. Tap to switch to the head unit.
• 📡 Call Logs: Tap to update and sync logs from your mobile phone to the head unit.
• 📡 Call History: Tap to update and sync history from your mobile phone to the head unit.
• 📡 Missed Calls: Tap to update and sync missed calls from your mobile phone to the head unit.
• 👤 Tap to update the contact list on the head unit.
• 🔍 You can view the contact list on the head unit.

BT Music:

Ensure your phone is connected to the car via BT.

• 🎵 Tap the Music Icon.
• ▶ Tap to play music.
• ▮▮ Tap to pause music.
• ◀◀ Tap to play the previous song.
• ▶▶ Tap to play the next song.

6.6. File Manager

The File Manager allows you to browse and manage files on your device.

• Features include browsing photos, videos, audio, and recent files.
• Manage storage space.
• Copy media files to specified locations.

6.7. Steering Wheel Key Control

Configure your steering wheel buttons for convenient control.

Figure 12: Steering Wheel Control Interface

1. Tap the "Select" button to enter learning mode.
2. Select functions such as mode, power, navigation, volume +/-, radio search, track skip, play/pause, mute, return, BT, hang up, answer, APP. Up to 12 buttons can be selected.
3. Key Type: Assign the function to a Short Press or Long Press.
4. Start: Tap "Start", select a function, and press the corresponding steering wheel button to complete the learning.
5. Restore Factory: Clears all previously learned key mappings and restores to factory defaults.
6. Save: After learning, tap "Save" to exit and apply the settings.

6.8. Settings Menu

Access various system settings to customize your device.

6.8.1. Network Settings

• Tap to enter the WIFI connection interface.
• Manually connect to available networks.
• Tap "Advanced" to access Airplane Mode, VPN, and Private DNS settings.

6.8.2. Bluetooth (BT) Settings

• Tap + to enter the interface for pairing with a new device.
• The device name will be used to search for all discoverable BT devices, and pairing can be initiated automatically.
• Tap "Connection Preferences" to configure connection settings.

6.8.3. Display Settings

• Tap to enter the interface to set day/night brightness and wallpaper.
• Adjust brightness, panel color, and other display options.

6.8.4. Sleep Settings (Dormancy)

• Tap to enter the Sleep Settings to configure the sleep timer and standby mode.

6.8.5. Car Settings (Body Setup)

• Access the Handbrake Detection setting, and choose to enable, disable, or bypass it.

6.8.6. Navigation Settings

• Select a third-party navigation app for manual launch.
• Mixing Ratio: Adjusts the volume of navigation voice prompts relative to other audio playback.

6.8.7. Factory Settings

• H2 Password: 1234
• H4 Plus / H6 Plus Password: 0000

6.8.8. More Settings

• System Settings:
  1. System Restart: Manually restart the head unit.
  2. Restore Factory Settings: One-key restoration of all system settings to defaults. (Note: This will not delete user files. Please operate carefully.)
• Voice & Input Method:
  1. Pronunciation: Add and select the desired language.
  2. Keyboard and input method: Switch between different input methods.
  a. Advanced: Input assistance is displayed (pointer speed adjustment has been added).
• Date and time: Choose between automatic network time or manual adjustment.
• Sound: Adjust the main volume, media volume, BT volume, reverse camera volume, BT ringtone volume, and navigation volume. Tap "Reset" to restore all sound settings to defaults.

6.8.9. About Car Device

• Displays basic Android system info, storage info, hardware info, and system info.

6.8.10. Sound Settings (DSP EQ)

Swipe down from the top and tap "Sound Settings" in the notification shade, or access it from the Settings menu.

Figure 13: DSP EQ Settings

• Tap the VOLUME RANGE button to set the boot memory volume range.
• If the main volume was 10 when powered off, and the boot memory range is set to 13-30, the volume will default to 13 on restart. If the main volume was 33 when powered off, it will default to 30 on restart.

6.9. CarPlay & Android Auto

The device supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration.

Figure 14: CarPlay and Android Auto Connection Steps

6.9.1. H2 Model (CPlink for CarPlay, AndroidAuto for Android Auto)

Wireless Connection Steps:

1. Connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth.
2. Enter the CPlink (for iOS) or Android Auto (for Android) application and wait for the connection.

Wired Connection Steps:

1. Enter the CPlink (for iOS) or Android Auto (for Android) application.
2. Plug your iPhone/Android phone USB cable into the 4-pin USB port and wait for the connection.

6.9.2. H4 Plus / H6 Plus Models (ZLINK5 for CarPlay & Android Auto)

Wireless Connection Steps:

1. Connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth.
2. Enter the ZLINK5 application and wait for the connection.

Wired Connection Steps:

1. Enter the ZLINK5 application.
2. Plug your iPhone/Android phone USB cable into the 4-pin USB port and wait for the connection.

7. User Tips

• Customization: Explore the UI Display Collection and car model customization options to personalize your screen's appearance.
• Navigation: Utilize the built-in GPS navigation with real-time traffic conditions for efficient travel.
• Connectivity: For the 4G version, remember to include the external SIM card cable for full functionality.

Figure 15: H2 UI Themes

Figure 16: H4 Plus UI Themes

Figure 17: GPS Navigation

8. Troubleshooting

Many issues can be resolved through proper settings or installation. If you encounter a problem, please refer to the solutions below before contacting support.

8.1. Rear View Camera Not Working

If the rear-view camera is not working or shows no information, it might be due to incorrect camera type settings.

1. Go to Factory Settings.
2. Enter the password: 1234.
3. Navigate to Backcar Source Settings.
4. Select the correct camera type (e.g., CVBS, AHD 720P, AHD 1080P, TVI 720P, TVI 1080P) that matches your installed camera.
5. After selecting, reset the radio.

If the issue persists, ensure all camera wiring is correctly connected as per the installation diagrams.

9. Maintenance

• Cleaning: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the screen and exterior. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Software Updates: Regularly check for firmware and software updates provided by MEKEDE to ensure optimal performance and access to new features.
• Temperature: Avoid exposing the device to extreme temperatures.

10. Warranty & Support

Your MEKEDE Car Multimedia Screen comes with a 3-year warranty. For any issues or support, please refer to the official user manual PDF available for download or contact your vendor.

Official User Manual (PDF): A detailed user manual in PDF format is available for further reference. You can view it here.