MEKEDE 7862 Series Car Multimedia Player User Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the MEKEDE 7862 Series Car Multimedia Player. This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your new vehicle navigation, video, and audio system. Please read this manual thoroughly before use to ensure proper functionality and to familiarize yourself with all features.

2. Setup

2.1 Package Contents

Please check the package contents against the list below. Components may vary slightly depending on the specific model (e.g., M90S/M95S vs. M200S/M400S/M700S/M800S).

Image: Package Contents for MEKEDE Car Multimedia Player. Shows the main unit, power cable + Canbus box, RCA cable, reversing camera, USB cable, and GPS antenna for M90S/M95S models. For M200S/M400S/M700S/M800S models, it includes RCA cable, reversing camera, 2 USB plugs (9863), 3 USB plugs (7862), audio out, 4G antenna, GPS antenna, and MIC.

• Main Machine Unit
• Power Cable + Canbus Box
• RCA Cable (varies by model)
• Reversing Camera (varies by model)
• USB Cable(s) (quantity and type vary by model)
• GPS Antenna
• 4G Antenna (for M200S/M400S/M700S/M800S models)
• Microphone (MIC) (for M200S/M400S/M700S/M800S models)

2.2 Installation

The MEKEDE Car Multimedia Player is designed to integrate seamlessly into your Volvo's dashboard. Professional installation is highly recommended due to the complexity of wiring and vehicle integration.

Image: Comparison of the Volvo dashboard before and after installation of the MEKEDE Car Multimedia Player, showing the integrated 9-inch display.

Ensure all cables (power, RCA, USB, GPS, 4G, reversing camera, microphone) are correctly connected to their respective ports on the head unit and to the vehicle's wiring harness. The Canbus box facilitates communication with your vehicle's systems, such as steering wheel controls.

2.3 Boot LOGO Settings

You can customize the boot logo of your device:

1. Pre-set Logos: Navigate to Settings > Factory > Boot screen Logo. Select your desired car logo from the available options.
2. Custom Logo: For a custom boot logo, prepare an image with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels or greater. Create a folder named mycar in the root directory of a USB drive or SD card. Place your custom image file into this mycar folder. Insert the USB/SD card into the device. In the boot logo settings, slide to the last page to display and select your custom image.

3. Operating Instructions

3.1 Basic Operation Gesture Recognition

The device recognizes various touch gestures:

• Short-press (Click): Tap briefly to select items or activate functions.
• Long-press: Press and hold to access context menus or initiate draggable states (e.g., for wallpaper settings or moving app icons).
• Drag: Press and hold an icon, then move your finger across the screen to reposition it.
• Swipe (Slide): Move your finger across the screen to navigate between interfaces (left/right) or scroll through lists (up/down). Multi-finger swipe may also be recognized for specific functions.

3.2 Main Interface and Application Interface

Upon startup, the device defaults to the main menu page, displaying shortcuts to frequently used functions. You can customize this layout. The device supports multiple screens; swipe left or right to switch between them. To return to the main interface from any other screen, tap the Home icon (usually a square or circle icon).

Tap the Applications icon (usually a grid of dots) on the main interface to access all installed applications.

3.3 Wallpaper Replacement

To change the wallpaper:

1. From the main interface, long-press any blank space to bring up wallpaper and live wallpaper setting options.
2. Alternatively, go to Settings > Devices > Display > Wallpaper and choose from available options or your own images.

3.4 Adding and Deleting Application Shortcuts

• Add Shortcut: In the application interface, long-press an app icon until it enters a draggable state. The device will automatically switch to the main menu. Drag the icon to your desired position on the main menu.
• Delete Shortcut: Long-press an app icon or widget on the main menu. A delete button will appear. Drag the icon/widget to the delete button (it will turn red), then release to remove the shortcut.

3.5 Navigation Function

From the main interface, tap the Navigation icon to enter the map interface. Tap the Search icon within the map application to enter the destination search interface.

3.6 Bluetooth Function

Tap the Bluetooth icon on the main interface to access Bluetooth features.

• Bluetooth Call Record: View incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. Records are arranged by dialing time and can be deleted.
• Bluetooth Phone: Connect your mobile phone via Bluetooth to make and receive calls.
  • Pairing: Turn on Bluetooth on both your phone and the car unit. Set your phone to 'visible to everyone'. Search for the car unit's Bluetooth device on your phone and connect. The default pairing password is usually 0000.
• Bluetooth Sync Phone Address Book: Ensure your phone is connected via Bluetooth. Tap the Sync icon. Click 'Download Phone Book'. Your phone will prompt you to allow access; confirm. Once downloaded, you can search contacts.
• Bluetooth Music: Play music from your connected mobile phone through the car unit. Control playback (play/pause, next/previous track) from the car unit.
• Bluetooth Device Search: Tap the Search icon to find nearby Bluetooth devices. Select a device to connect. Enter the matching password if prompted.
• Bluetooth Settings: Customize the car unit's Bluetooth name, pairing password, and enable auto-answering for calls.

3.7 Video Playback

Tap the Video icon on the main interface to enter the video playback interface. The player supports various formats (3gp, mp4, m4v, flv, f4v, mkv, webm, avi) and can play from internal or external storage. You can view video lists by storage device, and use picture-in-picture mode to watch videos while using other applications.

3.8 Settings Interface

Tap the Settings icon on the main interface to access system settings.

3.9 Equalizer

Enter the equalizer interface to adjust sound effects. You can select preset sound modes (e.g., Rock, Pop, Classic) or manually adjust EQ bands, sound field settings, spatial effects, and sound enhancement.

3.10 Radio Function

Enter the radio interface to access FM/AM radio features.

• Band Switching: Tap the Band icon to switch between FM1, FM2, FM3, etc.
• Range: Switch between long and short range reception.
• Stereo: Toggle stereo mode.
• Search: Tap the Search icon to scan for all available radio stations.
• Save Station: Long-press any of the P1-P6 buttons to save the current frequency. Each band can save 6 stations.
• Radio Settings: Adjust FM sensitivity, RDS switch, and region.

3.11 Steering Wheel Learning

If your vehicle's steering wheel buttons support learning, you can customize their functions:

1. Press and hold the button on your steering wheel you wish to program.
2. On the car unit's screen, select the corresponding function button (e.g., Volume Up, Next Track).
3. Release the steering wheel button once a valid resistance value appears below the function button on the screen.
4. Repeat for other buttons. Click 'Save' after learning all desired functions.

3.12 Touch Screen Assistant

This feature provides a floating button with shortcuts for quick access to functions. You can enable/disable it, set it to display on boot, and adjust its size in the Touch Assistant Setup settings.

3.13 Music Player

Access the music player to play audio files. You can browse music by song list, folder, artist, or album from internal or external storage.

3.14 File Management

The file manager allows you to view, copy, move, and delete files on the device's internal storage and connected USB/SD cards.

3.15 Picture Preview

Browse image files from internal or external storage. You can zoom, move, cut, rotate images, and set them as wallpaper.

3.16 Wireless Settings

Access Settings > Wireless settings to configure Wi-Fi, check data usage, SIM information (if applicable), and other network options like mobile hotspot and VPN.

3.17 Device Settings

In Settings > Device settings, you can adjust display brightness, sound output, GPS information (including Beidou support), check storage usage, and manage installed applications.

3.18 General Settings

Configure basic attributes of the machine according to your personal preferences.

3.19 Personal Settings

In Settings > Personal settings, manage location information, security settings, language and input methods, backup and reset options, and ACC off/delayed power off settings.

3.20 System Settings

In Settings > System settings, set the system date and time, view device information (applications, software), and check IMEI number.

3.21 Key Features Overview

Image: Key Features Part 1. Highlights include: Support split screen for two applications simultaneously; AHD HD reversing for clearer rear-view video; Customizable main interface (for M200S, M400S, M700S, M800S models); Support BT Function for phonebook, music, contacts, and call recording.

Image: Key Features Part 2. Highlights include: Support 5GHz WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) for faster transmission and wider coverage (M200S, M400S, M700S, M800S models); Built-in 4G LTE and WiFi for constant cellular network access; High resolution 1280*720 display (for M200S, M400S, M700S, M800S models) for delicate screen display; Support Cooling fan (for M200S, M400S, M700S, M800S models) to prevent overheating.

Image: Key Features Part 3. Highlights include: FM/AM RDS Radio with automatic search and manual scan; Support OBD II for on-board diagnostics; Support DSP Digital Audio Processor (for M200S, M400S, M700S, M800S models) for multi-dimensional surround sound; Customizable Button light colors.

4. Maintenance

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your MEKEDE Car Multimedia Player, follow these simple maintenance guidelines:

• Cleaning: Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to clean the screen and exterior surfaces. For stubborn smudges, slightly dampen the cloth with water or a screen-safe cleaner. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, solvents, or harsh chemicals, as these can damage the screen and finish.
• Avoid Liquids: Do not spill liquids on the device. If liquid does enter the unit, power it off immediately and consult a professional.
• Temperature: Avoid exposing the device to extreme temperatures (very hot or very cold) for extended periods, as this can affect performance and lifespan.
• Software Updates: Periodically check for software updates from the manufacturer to ensure you have the latest features and bug fixes.

5. Troubleshooting (FAQ)

This section addresses common issues you might encounter.

• Bluetooth Pairing/Connection Issues:
  If your phone cannot pair or connect, try turning your phone's Bluetooth off and on again, then re-search and connect. If the issue persists, reset the Bluetooth settings on the car unit and try again.
• No Sound from Bluetooth Music:
  Ensure your paired mobile phone has its volume output turned up.
• Phone Book Download Not Responding:
  After connecting via Bluetooth and clicking 'Download Phone Book', your mobile phone should receive a request to download contacts. Confirm and allow this request on your phone.
• Bluetooth Name Not Updating After Setting:
  If the Bluetooth name doesn't update immediately, disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth pairing.
• SD Card/USB Data Not Updating in Music Player:
  After inserting a storage device, the music player scans for data. If the data is large, it may take a minute to update. If it still doesn't update, ensure the storage device is properly mounted. Check the file browser to see if the directory appears. If not, re-plug the card/USB or check the hardware.
• Song File Names Show Garbled Code:
  This can occur if the song's encoding method is not a common format or does not match the local language settings.
• Rearview Camera Not Working:
  Ensure the rearview camera is correctly wired to the unit's reversing input and that the camera input is enabled/configured in the device settings. Check the camera's power supply.

6. Specifications

7. Warranty and Support

7.1 Warranty

This MEKEDE Car Multimedia Player comes with a 365-day warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and malfunctions under normal use. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.

7.2 Further Support

For more detailed information, wiring diagrams, or specific technical support, please refer to the official user manual PDF available at: MEKEDE 7862 Public Manual (PDF).

8. User Tips

• Vehicle Compatibility: While the product description states compatibility for Volvo S60, V70, XC70 from 2000-2009, some images show a range of 2004-2007. It is crucial to double-check your specific vehicle model and year against the product's fitment details before purchase and installation to ensure full compatibility.
• Microphone: For models that do not include a built-in microphone or if you desire improved call quality, consider purchasing an external microphone. Some models (M200S, M400S, M700S, M800S) do include a microphone in the package.
• Wiring Connections: The installation involves various connections. If you are unsure about any wiring diagrams or specific connections, it is highly recommended to seek professional installation services to avoid damage to the unit or your vehicle.
• Rearview Camera Setup: If your rearview camera is not functioning, ensure all wiring is secure and correctly connected to the designated input. Also, verify that the camera input is properly configured within the device's settings.