MEKEDE 7-inch 2-DIN Wireless Carplay Car Radio Stereo User Manual

Introduction

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your MEKEDE 7-inch 2-DIN Wireless Carplay Car Radio Stereo. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper functionality and to maximize your user experience. This device is designed for various Volkswagen models including Passat B5, Golf 4, Polo, Bora, and Jetta T5 (1998-2009).

Image: MEKEDE 7-inch Car Radio Stereo installed in a car dashboard, displaying the CarPlay interface.

Package Contents

Please check the package contents upon receipt to ensure all items are present:

• Main Unit (Machine)
• Power Cable + ISO Connector
• Voltage Stabilizer
• RCA Cable
• Reversing Camera
• GPS Antenna
• USB Cable
• Microphone (MIC)
• Radio Antenna Adapter
• Frame and Wire (Accessory Type)

Image: Visual representation of all included package contents.

Specifications

Image: Key features summary including display resolution, processor, memory, and connectivity.

Setup and Installation

The MEKEDE car radio stereo is designed for a plug-and-play installation. However, professional installation is recommended. Ensure your vehicle is compatible with a Double Din unit.

Image: Comparison of a car dashboard before and after the stereo installation.

Initial Power On

1. After installation, ensure all connections are secure.
2. Turn on your vehicle's ignition. The unit should power on automatically.
3. If the unit does not power on, check the wiring connections, especially the power and ground wires.

Bluetooth Pairing

1. On the main interface, click the Bluetooth icon.
2. If Bluetooth is not connected, the input field will display "Bluetooth is not connected". Click the button to enter the Bluetooth setting interface.
3. Click to enter the interface for pairing with a new device.
4. On your mobile phone, search for available Bluetooth devices. The device name can be used to search for all open Bluetooth.
5. Select the car stereo from the list and pair.
6. Once connected, the input field will display "Bluetooth connected successfully".

Image: Bluetooth functions including music streaming, contact synchronization, and call recording.

Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto Connection

The unit supports both wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.

CPLink (Wireless CarPlay)

Image: CPLink application icon.

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

Android Auto

Image: Android Auto application icon.

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

For wired connections, plug your iPhone/Android USB cable into the 4-pin USB port and wait for the connection.

Image: Built-in Car-Play and Android Auto functionality.

Steering Wheel Control Learning

1. Click the "Select button" to choose the learning button.
2. Select desired functions (e.g., mode, power, navigation, volume +, volume -, FM, AM, search radio, previous/next song, play/pause, mute, return, Bluetooth, hang up, answer, APP). Up to 12 buttons can be selected.
3. Light up the required button and click "OK".
4. Choose between short or long press for each function.
5. Click "Start", select a function, and press the corresponding button on the steering wheel to learn.
6. To restore factory settings for steering wheel controls, select "Restore factory".
7. Click "Save" after learning to exit the application.

Operating Instructions

Some functions or settings may differ slightly between units.

Main Interface Navigation

• 🏠 Click to return to the main interface.
• 🗎 Click to open recently run programs.
• ✖ Click to close the screen, then click anywhere to resume.
• ↶ Press this button on any interface to return to the previous interface.

Status Bar Icons

• 📹 Read USB device display.
• 1:56 Current system display time.
• ★ Bluetooth connection successful (highlighted).
• 📍 GPS icon.
• 📶 Network connection successful (highlighted).

Other Operation Instructions:

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

Radio Functions

The radio includes FM1, FM2, FM3 bands. Click the switch button to select the desired band.

• 🔊 Click to automatically switch bands.
• Q Click to search for stations.
• 📊 Click to browse/save radio stations.
• 📊 Click to browse radio stations.
• ♫ Click to enter the EQ (Equalizer) interface.
• ▲ Click forward to fine-tune the search. You can also drag the progress bar to search stations manually.
• ▼ Click backward to fine-tune the search. You can also drag the progress bar to search stations manually.

The radio frequency scale bar and cursor are displayed for tuning.

Radio Settings

To access advanced radio settings:

1. Select "Factory Settings" in the main settings interface.
2. Enter the password (consult your dealer if unknown).
3. Click "Radio Settings" to enter its interface.
4. Click "Local Setting" to select your required area. Click OK to confirm or Cancel to exit.

Image: Radio Local Setting menu.

RDS (Radio Data System)

Click the RDS button on the radio interface to pop up options.

Image: RDS menu for radio settings.

• AF (Auto Frequency): Automatically searches other channels of the current radio station to find a better and stable frequency.
• TA (Traffic Announcement): Detects traffic programs/announcements and switches automatically.
• TP (Traffic Program): Indicates if the current station supports traffic signals; only supported stations receive TA information.
• PTY (Program Type): Offers 32 mode options for program type.

Music Playback

• ❤ Click to view playlist, favorite list, and recent playlist. Collection icon turns red for successful collection.
• 🗎 Click to view file library.
• ✖ Current playing mode is random. Click to switch to cyclic list mode/single playing mode.
• ↶ Current playing mode is circular list play. Click to switch to random play mode/single play mode.
• ▶ Current play mode is single play. Click to switch to cyclic list mode/random play mode.
• ▶ Click to play music.
• ⏸ Click to pause music.
• ◀◀ Click to switch to the previous song.
• ▶▶ Click to switch to the next song.

Other Operation Instructions:

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

Video Playback

• ▶ Click on the icon to play all video files from HD and USB. Swipe left to see all video lists.
• ➤ Swipe right to see the list of videos currently playing.
• ▶ Hit play video.
• ⏸ Pause video.
• ◀◀ Switch to the previous video.
• ▶▶ Switch to the next video.
• 🔍 Zoom in on the video.
• 🔎 Zoom out of the video.

Other Operation Instructions:

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

Bluetooth Music & Calls

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

• ▶ Hit Play music.
• ⏸ Pause music.
• ◀◀ Switch to the previous song.
• ▶▶ Switch to the next song.

Bluetooth Call Functions

• 📞 Enter Bluetooth dialing interface.
• 👤 Enter Bluetooth contact interface.
• 📡 Enter Bluetooth call recording interface.
• 📢 Enter Bluetooth collection interface.
• ☎ After successful Bluetooth connection, the dial button is displayed, and you can directly dial a phone number.
• 📜 Click to hang up the number.
• 📝 Click to answer the number.
• 🔊 Current call audio is from the car terminal. Click to switch to the mobile terminal.
• 📱 Current call audio is from the mobile terminal. Click to switch to the car terminal.
• 📡 Call record: Click to update records from the mobile terminal and synchronize to the car terminal.
• 📡 Historical dialing records: Click to update records from the mobile terminal and synchronize to the car terminal.
• 📡 Missed call record: Click to update records from the mobile terminal and synchronize to the car terminal.
• 📞 Click to update the address book on the car terminal.
• 🔍 You can check the address book on the bus terminal.

Sound Settings

• Click to select different types of preset sound effects.
• User mode can be customized to adjust the frequency band.
• Heavy bass and surround sound can be customized.
• Click the "Reset" button to restore sound effect settings to default.

Boot Memory Volume Range

This setting determines the default volume when the unit powers on.

Image: Boot Memory Volume Range setting interface.

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.

File Manager

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

Car Settings

On-board settings include:

• Network: Click into the WIFI connection interface; optional network manual connection. Advanced options include Show Flight Mode, VPN, private DNS.
• Bluetooth: (See Bluetooth Pairing section above)
• Display: Set brightness settings for day and night, and wallpaper settings.
• Sleep: Enter the hibernation interface to set hibernation aging and mode.
• Body Settings: Enter handbrake detection setting (open, close, cover).
• Navigation Settings:
  • Enter third-party navigation softening (manual selection).
  • Mixing ratio: Adjust the volume ratio of navigation voice with other audio.
• Factory Settings: (This does not support customer operations)
• More Settings:
  • System Settings: System restart, manual restart of on-board equipment. Restore factory settings (Note: this will clear system files, operate carefully).
  • Voice and Input Method: Add required languages, switch keyboard and input method. Advanced input help items (pointer speed).
  • Date and Time: Optional automatic network time and manual adjustment.
  • Sound: Adjust main volume, installation media volume, Bluetooth volume, media volume when backing up, Bluetooth ringtone volume, and navigation volume. Click to reset to default.
• About the car machine: Displays vehicle-mounted Android basic information, storage information, hardware information, and system information.

User Tips

• Battery Drain Issue (VW Polo 9N 2003/2005): Some users have reported that the radio may not turn off completely with the car ignition, leading to battery drain. To resolve this, you may need to modify the wiring. Specifically, the orange (FORA taronja) cable, the yellow (groc) cable to the top pin, and the red (vermell) cable to the 3rd pin. This ensures the radio turns off with the ignition key and prevents battery consumption. If you are unsure, consult a professional installer.
• Radio Reception: For optimal FM reception, an antenna amplifier may be beneficial. If you plan to use DAB+ radio, ensure you purchase a separate DAB+ antenna.
• Microphone Quality: The built-in microphone functions for calls. If call quality is a concern, ensure your phone is properly paired and positioned for clear audio.
• CarPlay/Android Auto Connection: While generally fast, initial connection to CarPlay or Android Auto may take a short moment.
• Antenna Connector: An antenna adapter may be required for some vehicle models as it might not be included.

Image: Close-up of a wiring harness, illustrating a potential point for modification to address battery drain issues.

Troubleshooting

• Unit does not power on: Check all power connections, fuses, and ensure the ignition is on.
• Battery drains after installation: Refer to the "User Tips" section regarding wiring modification for VW Polo models. Ensure the unit powers off completely with the ignition.
• Poor radio reception: Ensure the radio antenna is properly connected. Consider installing an antenna amplifier.
• Bluetooth connection issues: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both the stereo and your mobile device. Try unpairing and re-pairing the devices.
• CarPlay/Android Auto not connecting: Ensure your phone's Bluetooth is connected to the stereo. For wired connections, try a different USB cable. Ensure the respective application (CPLink/Android Auto) is open on the stereo.
• No sound: Check volume levels on both the stereo and your connected device. Verify speaker wiring.
• Unit is slow or unresponsive: Try restarting the system via the "System Settings" menu. If issues persist, a factory reset might be necessary (note: this will clear all data).

Maintenance

• Cleaning: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display and exterior. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Software Updates: Periodically check for software updates to ensure optimal performance and access to new features.
• Environmental Conditions: Avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight for prolonged periods, or excessive moisture.

Warranty and Support

This product comes with a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and malfunctions under normal use. It does not cover damage caused by improper installation, misuse, accidents, or unauthorized modifications.

For detailed item guides and documents, including a user manual in PDF format, please refer to the official product page or contact customer support. The PDF manual contains comprehensive information that may supplement this guide.

For technical support or warranty claims, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer directly.