Android Car Stereo Instruction

Content

This document provides instructions for the Android Car Stereo system for BMW X1 E84 (2009-2015).

Customer Information

Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing our car player. We are honored to serve you. Please read this manual carefully before using the product. Your feedback and support are appreciated.

Instructions for Use

For your safety, do not watch videos while driving. Adjust the volume appropriately. Before operation, read this manual and understand safety tips and warning signs. Keep this manual in an accessible place for reference.

1. Pay attention to traffic safety.
2. If you encounter difficulties, park the car in a safe place before operating the system.
3. Do not let children operate the machine to prevent injury or damage.
4. Follow traffic rules when using the navigation function.
5. Do not use electronic equipment or open flames in areas with strong electromagnetic interference, such as gas stations or breweries, as it may cause danger.
6. Do not attempt to maintain or install the machine yourself. Installation or repair by untrained personnel or those lacking experience is dangerous.
7. Do not install the machine in direct sunlight or in harmful environments. Protect the LCD screen from direct hot or cold air from air conditioners, which can cause damage.
8. Do not use sharp or hard objects on the screen to avoid damage.
9. To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the machine to damp air or liquids.

1. Tips and Warnings

Pay special attention to labels indicating important warning and prompt information.

Safety Tips

Please read all instructions before installation. Professional installation by car audio specialists is recommended.

• This machine is suitable for vehicle-mounted 12V power supply systems with a grounding wire. Do not install it in a 24V vehicle, as it will cause damage.
• Do not repair the power fuse without professional guidance. Improper fuse use can damage the machine and cause fire.
• Drivers should not watch videos while driving to avoid accidents.
• For safety and normal product use, professional installation, disassembly, or repair is advised. Contact your local professional car audio store for more information.
• Avoid placing the product in humid environments or near water to prevent fire hazards from electric shock or damage.

Note: To prevent short circuits, turn off the car and disconnect the ACC connection to B+ before installation.

3. Machine Reset

1. Reset the machine upon first use or after replacing the battery.
2. Reset the machine if its functions are abnormal.
3. Restore factory settings via the system settings interface to return the machine to its initial state.
4. Use a pointed object to press the RESET button on the panel, or select system RESET in the system settings to turn off and reset the machine to its factory initial state.

Note: Pressing the RESET button will cause the system initialization to take time and reset all values.

Installation

There are three methods for installing the machine:

1. Screw fixed installation: The unit is secured using screws.
2. Card position fixed installation: The unit slots into a specific dashboard position.
3. Special frame fixed installation: A custom frame is used to fit the unit into the dashboard.

Choose the method that best suits your situation. You can also follow the original car radio's installation method.

Wiring

1. Product Dimension

The external dimensions of the unit are approximately 255mm (top width), 282mm (height), and 376mm (bottom width). The side profile shows a depth of approximately 75mm and a height of 155mm. The front fascia or mounting bracket has dimensions of approximately 197mm (width) and 110mm (height). The screen size is 10.1 inches.

2. Back interface diagram

The back of the unit features various ports including RCA connectors for audio and video input/output, USB ports, GPS antenna input, rear camera input, and main wiring harnesses.

3. Harness

The wiring harness includes multiple connectors for power, speakers, CANbus, steering wheel controls (KEY1, KEY2), ACC, Battery (+12V, GND), REVERSE, BRAKE CTL, and AUTO ANT. A CANbus port is also present for vehicle communication.

4. Installation Steps

Finding Car Wires:

1. Power Cord: Turn the car key to ACC. Use a multimeter (set to 20V) to test wires. Connect the black probe to the car's ground (e.g., cigar lighter casing) and the red probe to each wire. Typically, two 12V wires are positive. To distinguish ACC and memory lines, remove the car key after identifying the positive wires; the memory line remains powered.
2. Ground Wire (Negative Pole): Use a multimeter (set to beep/continuity mode). Connect the black probe to the car's ground. Test wires (excluding power lines) with the red probe. The energized wire is the ground wire. Some cars have two ground wires.
3. Horn Line: Use a multimeter (set to beep/continuity mode). Connect the black probe to any wire except power and ground. Test remaining wires with the red probe. The energized wire is the horn wire. Repeat for other horn lines if applicable.

Testing the Unit:

Before installation, test the unit with a battery or power supply. Connect the red and yellow wires together to the positive pole, and the black wire to the negative pole. Press the power switch. To test the horn function, connect a wire to the horn wire (note: horn wires may be the same color; one is positive, the other negative). The white wire is typically positive, and the white wire with a black stripe is negative for the horn.

Connecting Bluetooth:

Turn on the unit and enable Bluetooth on your phone. Search for the unit's name and connect. For music playback, switch to Bluetooth mode and select songs on your phone. You can also make calls via Bluetooth.

Fixing the Unit:

Installation methods vary by car. Consult the original unit's fixing method. If screws were used with a steel angle, adapt the angle to fit the new unit. If an iron frame was used, fix the frame first. If the size is slightly off, use electrician tape to adjust the fit.

Installing the Navigation Antenna:

Tighten the antenna screws to the unit. Mount the antenna module in a location with sunlight or on the windshield for optimal GPS signal reception.

Default Passwords:

• Factory Mode Password: 8888 (may vary by product).
• Bluetooth Pin Code: 0000/1234.

5. Schematic diagram of reversing camera wiring

The system includes a separate Camera Input port; do not connect to RCA cables. The camera wiring involves a red and black power cable (red to reverse light positive, black to negative) and a yellow RCA cable for video input. A trigger cable (red wire B) connects to the car's rear light positive. When the car is in reverse gear, the device automatically displays the rear view.

Wiring Method (Rear Camera):

Preparation: Tape, screwdriver, wire cutters, plastic prying tool, traction wire.

1. Insert the camera wire harness into the rear license plate light hole and snap it in.
2. Remove trunk lining, pull out the waterproof rubber ring, use a tow line to route the camera cable, insert the harness and data connector, and reinstall the rubber ring.
3. Remove trunk's left side decorative lining, plug the data power extension cable with the camera harness, and route it along the original car harness.
4. Peel off the rear seat's left side sealing strip, route the cable into the cockpit, and pull out the data power plug and extension cords.
5. Secure the trunk, insert the extension cord into the plastic panel gap along the door's rubber strip, leading to the cockpit.
6. Remove the storage box under the headlights, pass through the OBD interface, and connect the wiring interface to the navigator.

Note: Connect the rear view wire regardless of whether a rear camera is used, as it affects WiFi and Bluetooth signals.

6. Fixed machine

1. Fix the bracket on the left and right sides of the machine with screws, adjusting its position as needed.
2. Screw the machine into the central console's mounting position.

7. Suitable models

This car radio is specifically for BMW X1 E84 (2009-2015). Dimensions: 255mm (Top Width) x 155mm (Height) x 376mm (Bottom Width). Please measure your car dashboard before ordering. If your car has an optical fiber system, an additional optical fiber box is required.

Note: This car radio is not compatible with Premium Factory Sound System, Premium BOSE, SONY Sound System, Onstar, or Premium Amplified Systems.

8. Parameters

• System: Android 10.0
• Chipset: 8227L-DEMO
• Screen size: 10.1 inches
• Memory: 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM
• Screen resolution: 1024x600
• Mirror link: Android/iOS
• Radio chip: MTK
• Power output: 4x45W
• Work temperature: -40℃ to 80℃
• Steering wheel control function: Supported
• Bluetooth version: 4.0
• Power amplifier chip: AC7388
• Radio Band: FM
• Video output: Supported
• External microphone: Supported
• Maps: Built-in offline maps
• WIFI: Supported
• USB: Double USB interface
• Audio format: APE, FLAC, WAV, MP3, WMA, etc.
• Video format: MKV, RMVB, AVI, MP4, MDV, etc.
• Picture format: PNG, JPEG, JPG, GIF, WBMP, BNP, etc.
• Factory setting keyword: 8888
• Language: Chinese, English, French, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Polish, German.

Introduction to basic functions

Main interface: The main interface displays icons for various functions such as Radio, Setting, Video, Bluetooth, Music, Navigation, etc.

Icon Introduction (Machine-Host):

• MIC: Built-in microphone hole.
• RST: Reset button (press with a sharp object).
• ⏻ (Power): Power on the device. Press and hold for 3 seconds to power off. Short press to mute/unmute.
• ☰ (Menu): To main menu.
• ↩️ (Back): Return to the previous interface.
• ➕/➖ (Volume): Press or hold to increase/decrease volume.

On screen - APP Icon:

• HERE WeGo: Touch to enter offline map.
• PODOFO Voice: Touch to enter Smart Voice setup.
• PODOFO+: Touch to enter Smart Voice software.
• G (Google): Touch to go to Google.
• DAB+: Touch to enter DAB+.
• Car Settings: Touch to enter settings; requires password 8888 for factory settings.
• Maps: Touch to enter Google Maps online.

On screen - Drop-down list:

• Wi-Fi: Turn on/off Wi-Fi.
• ⊛ (Bluetooth): Turn on/off Bluetooth.
• Screen off: Open/Close Screen.
• Car Amplifier: Turn on/off Car Amplifier.
• 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.

Choose correct Model and Year

1. Navigate to Car Settings > Factory Settings (password: 8888) > Parameter Settings > Protocol settings. Select 'Hiworld - BMW'.
2. Turn off your car and restart.
3. Check CANbus connection status in 'Car Settings - System info'.
4. If the protocol does not work, try other BMW models or brands. Protocols may vary, and some might not integrate steering wheel controls. Turn off the radio each time to activate changes and check the connection status in 'Settings'.

Main functions and usage

1. Music player:

The music player interface allows playback of local music. Controls include play/pause (▶️/⏸️), next/previous (⏭️/⏮️), loop mode switch, and sound effect settings. It also supports navigation music functions, automatically switching to navigation voice prompts when a navigation alert occurs.

2. Video player:

The video player interface displays a list of video files. Users can select videos to play. Controls include play/pause (▶️/⏸️), next/previous (⏭️/⏮️), and video scale adjustments.

3. Radio:

The radio interface displays frequency bands and station presets. Users can tune to stations, search automatically, and save favorite frequencies by pressing and holding a preset column for 3 seconds. ST/LOC options can be selected via a specific icon.

4. Bluetooth:

Access the Bluetooth interface by tapping the Bluetooth icon. Options include Bluetooth Settings, Bluetooth connect, Bluetooth Music, Bluetooth call record, Bluetooth Phonebook, and Bluetooth dial keyboard.

5. Bluetooth Music:

The Bluetooth Music interface allows playback of music from a connected device. Controls include previous song (⏮️), next song (⏭️), and Bluetooth Music play (▶️).

6. Car audio settings:

Users can adjust audio settings, including volume levels, EQ settings, and sound field configurations. The sound field can be adjusted by dragging.

7. Steering wheel control studying:

This feature allows users to map steering wheel buttons to specific functions. Press and hold a steering wheel button, then click the corresponding icon on the screen.

5. Mirror Link Feature for smartphone:

Use the 'TIMA' app for smartphone mirror link features. After opening the app, select your phone type (Android USB, Android WIFI, iPhone WIFI) for connection.

6. Car Setting:

This section covers various settings:

• System Info: Displays system details like Android version, CPU, memory, and CANbus status.
• Factory Settings: Allows users to change preset settings. Caution is advised as incorrect changes can cause irreversible damage. The password is 8888.
• Car Settings: Configures settings based on the original car's protocol box, including basic information, air conditioning, and radar displays.
• Android Settings: Manages wireless and network settings (Wi-Fi, SIM, data usage), device settings (display, sound, apps, storage), personal settings (location, security, language), and system settings (date, time, accessibility).
• GPS Detection: Displays GPS signal status and hardware performance. Ensure the GPS antenna is correctly positioned.
• Volume Settings: Allows adjustment of volume ratios for media, calls, and mixing.
• Brightness: Adjusts screen backlight brightness.
• Navigation: Select preferred navigation software.
• Other Settings: Includes options like Float Bar, Hand Break (disables video during driving), Screen Setting (forces horizontal mode), and Revers Settings (enables sound during reverse camera view).

6.13 Offline Map—HERE WeGo:

To use offline maps: connect to Wi-Fi, find the HERE WeGo app, follow prompts to enter the map page, and click 'Use the app offline' to download map data.

6.14 Supported Additional Devices:

Additional devices (not included) can be connected:

• External Microphone: RCA MIC Interface
• DAB+: USB
• DVR: USB
• OBD: Bluetooth
• Subwoofer: RCA audio output or subwoofer interface
• Amplifier: RCA audio output interface
• Video Output: USB
• U disk: USB

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, consult the following table. If problems persist, contact customer service.

Thank you for your time.

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