Tips and Warnings
To emphasize important information in this user manual, pay special attention to the
label, which indicates important warnings and reminders.Important Tips
Please read all instructions before installation. It is recommended that the machine be installed by a car audio professional.
- This machine is suitable for vehicle 12V power supply systems (grounding wire is required). Do not install this machine in 24V vehicles, as it will damage the machine.
- Do not repair the power fuse without professional guidance. Improper use of the fuse can cause damage to the machine or cause a fire.
- To avoid violating traffic rules, drivers cannot watch videos while driving or operating machines to avoid unnecessary accidents.
- For safety and to ensure normal product use, please invite professionals to install, disassemble, or repair the machine to avoid damage and accidents.
- Please avoid placing this product in a humid environment or near water to prevent fire due to electric shock or other unnecessary damage.
Test
A quick simple test before installation confirms the device is working normally. If a wrong step occurs during installation, causing it to fail, recheck the installation steps. If the test is successful but the unit doesn't work after installation, recheck the installation steps.
Test car stereo:
- The red and yellow wires of the car stereo should be combined and then connected to the positive pole of the 12V battery.
- The black wire should be connected to the negative pole of the battery.
- After 2 seconds, check the car stereo. If the screen lights up, it means the car stereo is functioning properly.
Installation
There are three ways to install the machine. Choose one according to your actual situation. You can also re-install the new radio using the original car radio's installation method.
- Screw fixed installation: The unit is secured using screws.
- Card position fixed installation: The unit is secured by its card position.
- Special frame fixed installation: The unit is installed within a special frame.
Wiring
(Note: The following descriptions are for reference only; refer to the actual product for precise details.)
Harness
The harness includes various wires for power, audio, and control. Key connections are:
Wire Label | Function |
---|---|
KEY-1 | Key 1 input |
BACK | Reverse signal input |
ACC | Accessory power |
GND | Ground |
B+ | Battery positive |
ILL | Illumination |
KEY-2 | Key 2 input |
ANT.POWER | Antenna power output |
FR- | Front Right Speaker Negative |
FR+ | Front Right Speaker Positive |
FL- | Front Left Speaker Negative |
FL+ | Front Left Speaker Positive |
RR- | Rear Right Speaker Negative |
RR+ | Rear Right Speaker Positive |
RL+ | Rear Left Speaker Positive |
RL- | Rear Left Speaker Negative |
Back interface diagram
The rear panel of the media player features several ports:
- Power Cable connection
- RCA Input/Output ports
- 8-pin BREAK1. BACK_CVBSIFI/BT port
- 2 USB Cable ports
- Camera Input port
- Radio antenna port
- GPS Antenna port
Rear view camera wiring (Optional)
To connect a rear view camera (not included):
- Monitor: The monitor (not included) typically supports NTSC or PAL/NTSC auto-switch light.
- Reversing trigger line (Back A6): Connect this wire to the reversing line in the power harness (e.g., Back A6).
- Video (out): Connect the video output from the camera to the camera input on the media player.
- Camera Power Cable: The red wire connects to the positive pole of the reverse light cable. The black wire connects to GND. The reversing light cable also connects to the camera power cable.
Icon Introduction
Machine-Host
Symbol | Operations & Controls |
---|---|
? | Built-in microphone hole |
RST | Reset (press with a sharp object) |
⏻ | Power on the device; Press and hold for 3 seconds to power off; Short press repeatedly to mute or unmute |
⌂ | To main menu |
↩ | Return to the previous interface |
?+ | Press or hold repeatedly to increase volume |
?- | Press or hold repeatedly to decrease volume |
On Screen - Main Interface
(Note: The main interface may differ for different products; refer to your specific product.)
Icon | Name | Operations |
---|---|---|
⌂ | Main menu | Touch to switch screen to main menu |
▲ | Hide shortcut menu | Touch to hide the shortcut menu button area |
☰ | Backstage | Touch to show all programs running in the background |
↩ | Return | Touch to switch screens to return to previous screen |
⚙️ | Setting | Touch To Enter Settings |
?️ | Application | Touch To Enter More App Interface |
On screen - Drop-down list
Icon | Name | Operations |
---|---|---|
? | Wi-Fi | Turn on/off Wi-Fi |
Ⓑ | Bluetooth | Turn on/off Bluetooth |
? | Screen off | Open/Close Screen |
✉️ | Screenshot | Touch to take a screenshot |
?⚙️ | Car setting | Touch to enter Car setting |
? | Clean-up | Touch to clean |
? | Video out | Touch to set Video out |
?️ | OPTICAL | Turn on/off OPTICAL |
On screen - APP Icon
(
This indicates the APP is present in the product. If you need to use it, you may need to purchase additional accessories!)Icon | Name | Operations |
---|---|---|
Ⓑ | BT | Touch into Bluetooth |
?️ | PODOFO Voice | Touch to enter smart voice settings |
PODOFO+ | PODOFO+ | Touch to enter the intelligent voice software |
? | ★DAB+ | Touch to enter DAB+ |
?️ | HERE WeGo | Touch to enter offline map |
?⚙️ | Car set | Touch to enter car settings |
⚙️ | Car Settings | Touch to enter settings; enter password 8888 for factory settings |
?️ | Maps | Touch to enter Google Maps online |
? | Phonelink/TIMA | Touch to connect to mobile phone |
▶️ | Video | Touch to enter video playback |
? | Filemanager | Touch to enter file management |
Main functions and usage
Intelligent Voice—PODOFO+ (Optional)
PODOFO+ provides intelligent voice control. You can activate it by shouting: "Hey Podofo". The "instruction" interface displays specific voice commands. You can log in to PODOFO+ with your Google email or Facebook account to access product introductions, operation videos, and promotional products. The "Q&A" section provides answers to common operational problems.
Example Voice Commands:
- Help: "Get help"
- Music control: "Pause music", "Close music"
- Radio control: "Open radio", "Close radio"
- Navigation control: "Open navigation", "Close navigation"
- Incoming call control: "Answer", "Reject"
The PODOFO+ interface also shows options for activating voice, purchasing activation codes, checking pro version validity, and user guidance.
Mirror link—Phonelink
(Note: Different products may have different APPs for mirror link; refer to your actual product.)
Mirror link allows you to connect your mobile phone to the media player. There are typically three connection methods:
- Android USB: Connect your mobile phone using a USB cable and enable USB debug mode. Open the TIMA app on your mobile phone and complete the connection as prompted.
- Android WIFI: Open your mobile phone hotspot and select it in the list. Open the TIMA app (scan QR code to download if not installed). Click "Start immediately" from your mobile phone when the authorization dialog is displayed.
- iPhone WIFI: Open your iPhone hotspot and select it in the list. Slide up your iPhone screen and click "AirPlay mirror" to connect.
Offline Map—HERE WeGo
(Note: You can also use Google Maps online.)
To use the offline map feature, follow these steps:
- Power on the device and connect it to the internet via Wi-Fi.
- Find the "HERE WeGo" APP in the main menu.
- Follow the APP prompts to enter the main map page and find the options menu.
- Click "Use the app offline" and download your preferred map data from the country list.
Supported Additional Devices
(Note: Additional devices are not included with the product and accessories; they must be purchased additionally!)
Icon | Name | Connection Way |
---|---|---|
? | External Microphone | RCA MIC Interface |
? | DAB+ | USB |
? | DVR | USB |
OBD2 | OBD | Bluetooth |
? | Subwoofer | RCA audio output or subwoofer interface |
?? | Amplifier | RCA audio output interface |
? | Video Output | USB |
? | U disk | USB |
Parameters
Category | Parameter |
---|---|
Motherboard | 9212B |
Memory Configuration | 1G & 2G |
Storage Configuration | 16G & 32G |
CPU | 8227L |
Core | 4 |
Main Frequency | 1.3GHz |
Android Version | 10.0 |
Radio | FM / RDS |
Communication | WIFI |
Rear Camera Standard | CVBS |
Satellite Positioning | GPS |
Amplifier | 7388 |
Sound Decoder | 2133 |
Mirror link | Phonelink (TIMA) |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
Colorful Lights | White light |
USB | Dual USB |
External Microphone | Support |
Video Output | Support |
DVR | Support |
OBD2 | Support |
DAB+ | Support |
Split Screen | Support |
Voice control | Support |
Navigation | Offline Maps & Online Maps |
Resolution | 1024*600/1024*480/1280*720/768*1024/800*1280 |
Factory Password | 8888 |
Thank you for using this product. For further questions, please contact customer service staff. Product UI interface or functions may be modified and upgraded without notice. Discrepancies in the manual are normal.