GROM-VL1 system PACKAGE CONTENTS GVMF MCFTOY INSTALLATION Before Installation Before starting work with any wiring, please wait 90 seconds after turning the Ignition to the OFF position and disconnecting the negative (-) terminal of the battery. This is to ensure that no SRS airbags faults are triggered during the installation when disassembling the vehicle's panels and wiring connections for the VLINE module installation.
Tools Have Tools ready for disassembling the dashboard panels to remove the stereo. Some basic tools will be required for stereo removal and installation, Plastic prying tools, Phillips head screwdriver,10mm socket and ratchet. Additional tools may be required depending on vehicle and installation preference.
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Connect supplied Display Harness Cable to factory Display Locate BLUE Display port on rear of Multi Display ECU. If the port is Empty, plug in supplied video cable into port and leave female portion of cable with nothing attached. If there is cable plugged in, disconnect factory Display cable (typically Blue in color). Then plug in supplied Y cable and reconnect disconnected cable into female plug of the supplied Display cable.
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Connect VLine Interface cable to Factory Head unit Located 12-pin connector and unplug. Plug in supplied Power Audio Wiring Harness Interface cable. Reconnect back what was disconnected from the rear of the stereo back into the female plug of the supplied interface cable. Connecting to VLine Route the unused end of Display Cable and Power Audio Cable to the VLine module and connect them to the correctly labeled ports.
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Routing the GPS Antenna The GPS Antenna module is magnetic as well as supplied with double sided tape. It can be mounted to the top of dashboard or to outside of vehicle whichever you prefer. Route to desired location. We recommend mounting on inside of vehicle on passenger side of the Dashboard as shown below.
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Routing the Microphone Route microphone to a location where it will be able to pick up voice clearly. We recommend to mount MIC nearby the rear view mirror but not directly on windshield glass. Avoid sticking to the hard surface as it will pick up more noise. Plug the microphone into the MIC port of the VLine module...
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Mounting the VLine Module Mount module in location free of any moving parts. We strongly recommend mounting the module in an easily accessible location such as the glove compartment for easy access to the USB ports and in case of needing to upgrade firmware on the VLine module. Securely mount and install the interface in a location free from heat, humidity, moving parts, or direct sunlight.
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Understanding VLine Ports USB1 Ipod/Iphone connection Any other USB device (Android phone, Keyboard / Mouse, USB flash drive) USB2 Any other USB device (Android phone, Keyboard / Mouse, USB flash drive) MicroSD Insert micro SD card to increase storage space for Vline (up to 128GB supported) HDMI IN HDMI input connection to connect external video sources.
GETTING STARTED Initializing After connecting the VLine module to the stereo, an Ignition Cycle will have to be performed for the stereo to discover Vline and allow Vline to self configure. To INITIALIZE: 1. Put Ignition Switch to “ACC” or “ON” position 2.
Adjusting Audio Bass, Treble, Balance/Fade for VLINE Mode. To adjust, press SCAN button 3(three) times. Factory display will switch from VLine Interface into factory CD changer interface to adjust Audio settings. Press SCAN button 3(three) times again to switch back into VLine Interface mode again Track selection can be done with the stereo's SEEK TRACK and v buttons or steering wheel buttons.
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Go into WiFi settings Select WiFi you would like to connect to...
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Enter In password and click CONNECT NOTE: Please check with Mobile Carrier for Hotspot data usage limits. Depending on mobile provider you might be a subject to mobile data and tethering charges. Setting up Bluetooth Select Settings->Bluetooth...
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Use your phone to find VLINE device Confirm PIN code on VLINE and Phone NOTE: Bluetooth Connection will allow for A2DP music streaming only...
MEDIA PLUGINS VLINE provides media plugins with an optimized interface with bold graphics and easy to press for the vehicle environment. Most of these plugins require a Data connection to work buttons besides Local Music and A2DP Stream To add plugin onto the Home screen, select EMPTY “+” where you would like to place the icon. Then scroll to Plugins and selected desired plugin to add...
A2DP STREAM Bluetooth Music streaming from a Bluetooth enabled device • Grey icon means there is no Bluetooth connection from Phone to VLine • Blue icon means Bluetooth device is connected and ready to stream audio. • (Please refer to Bluetooth setup portion of manual) Song/artist info will display on screen •...
GOOGLE MUSIC Allows access to your Google Play music Purchased/uploaded* • Will require Gapps to be installed on VLINE (Please refer to Gapps Installation • of manual) To use Gapps you must have a Google account and be signed into the account •...
LOCAL MUSIC Play music/audio stored on VLINE, USB drive or microSD card • Plugin will read the music on selected storage and automatically organize music • library by categories (Folder,Playlist, Album, Artist and Songs) Create Playlists from within the Plugin. •...
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SPOTIFY Millions of songs on Spotify. • Play your favorites, discover new tracks, and build the perfect collection. • Requires Spotify premium account and to be logged in (free Spotify account will • not work with this plugin)
WEB RADIO Stream Radio stations from around the world as well as local radio stations • Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & • shows anywhere you go. Searchable Stations by Local, Trending, Music Genre, Sports, News, Location, •...
VLINE OTA UPDATE Periodically there will be Updates available for the VLINE to enhance features or to fix minor bugs. NOTE: Make sure you are connected to a Wifi Connection before checking for update. To install OTA updates go to “Settings->About Device” Select “VLINE System Updates”...
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Then select “Check for Updates” If there is update available it will appear on screen to downloading Wait for update to download and apply. The VLINE will restart during the process (this may take up to 10 minutes) If System does not boot up within 15 minutes, Please turn off Ignition and wait 1 minute and then turn Ignition on again.
ADVANCED SETUP (optional) Installing Google Apps Installing Google Apps will provide you with Google Play Services on the VLINE as well as add an option for Google Play Store App to download any application available. This is strictly optional to install but with it installed it will open up more functional for the VLINE module. Please note with the Google Apps installed boot up time of VLINE will be longer due to additional Google play services and application that need to be loaded.
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Scroll down all the way to the bottom and select “About Device” Then select “VLINE System Updates...
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Select “Install Gapps” Press the “Install” button to apply update. Wait for update to download and apply. The VLINE will restart during the process (this may take up to 10 minutes) If System does not boot up within 15 minutes, Please turn off Ignition and wait 1 minute and then turn Ignition on again.
Adding apps to Home Launcher Select Empty spot you wish to add Icon to Select the Application/Shortcuts/Plugins you wish to add, in this case the “Play Store” Application.
Signing onto Google Account. Select the Play Store Icon First time Signing into the Google Play store, you will be prompted to enter in your Google (Gmail) account information.
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Enter in password for Gmail account Confirm the onscreen Terms of Service and Privacy Policy prompts from Google...
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Select next on Google Services Prompt Confirm Google Play store agreement...
Changing Text-to-Speech Output Once you have GApps installed, we recommend downloading and installing Application “Google Text-To-Speech” from the Google Play store to change the Voice Synthesizer to one that is more pleasing to listen to. After installing “Google Text-To-Speech” from the Google Play store a change to in VLINE settings under “Language &...
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Select “Text-to-speech output” Select “Google Text-to-Speech Engine” for Preferred Engine A reboot of VLINE will be required before changes are reflected.
This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of the product that, upon inspection by GROM Audio authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in the material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to the installation expenses. Attempting to service or modify this unit, operating this unit under conditions other than the recommended will render this warranty void.
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