Differences in the information, illustrations or features cannot form a basis for any claims. If you sell your vehicle with the ZENEC system still fitted, please ensure that this operating manual stays with the vehicle, and that any personal data like a phonebook stored in the device is deleted.
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DYNAMIC INDICATION OF THE SEAT HEATER ................67-68 SOFTWARE VERSION ........................69 PASSWORD ............................70 INSTALLATION NOTES ........................71 REMOVAL WORK AND PREPARATION ..................71 ABBREVIATIONS ..........................72 OVERVIEW ACCESSORIES ......................73 COMMISSIONING ..........................73 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Z-E2050 ....................74 STATUTORY RIGHTS AND WARRANTY ..................75 3 Rev.B...
Only let qualified specialists authorized by ZENEC install the device. CAUTION This ZENEC system is intended solely for operation at an on-board voltage of 12 V DC. Operating the ZENEC system at any other voltage can cause damage to the ZENEC system or to the vehicles electrical system.
Switching on the ignition will activate the ZENEC system. The boot process can take up to 30sec. Systems wird durch das Ausschalten der Zündung oder Abziehen des Zündschlüssels aktiviert. This may result in some delay until the system is ready. The ZENEC system is shut down by HINWEIS switching off the ignition, or removing the ignition key.
MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL Item Icon Function Reduce volume Increase volume Mute Radio source Press to choose the next radio station. Media Press to choose the next track/title. source Press and hold to fast forward. Radio source Press to choose the previous radio station.
Z-E2050 (FRONT PANEL) Device Front Panel Control Options Item Icon Function Tap to jump back to main menu Press and hold jump to audio settings...
MAIN MENU STRUCTURE Main menu with 3 Icons Main menu with 6 Icons The icon amount shown per main menu page can be adjusted in the setup (see page 51 „Main Menu Style“). Display – touch sensitive operation Bedienung Function Icon Operation Sliden...
MAIN MENU ICONS You can navigate through main menu pages by swiping or tapping on the orange page markers in the bottom area of each page. Function Icon Operation Navi Tap to open navigation App Bluetooth Tap to open the Bluetooth hands-free page FM Tuner Tap to open FM radio source Tap to enter USB source...
MEDIA AUDIO SOURCES You can access / enter connected internal or external sources by tapping on the main icon according to the following list. Function Icon Operation Tap to enter USB source iPod Tap to open audio playback source (Apple) BT-Music Tap to open BT-Music source Smartlink...
INPUT SOURCES To select and open external sources like HDMI, Camera, AV-IN or Smartlink, they need to be paired or physically connected to the device. Input Sources Function Icon Operation HDMI Tap to open HDMI source Camera Tap to enter camera source Smartlink Tap to open Smartlink App AV-IN...
STATUS BAR (”INFO BAR”) Screenshot fehlt The „info bar in the upper hand screen area shows TA, volume and time but also contains two important controls for device operation: BACK (left side) and ALT (right side). Function Icon Operation Back Tap to jump one level up or back Clock Time Display of time (no interaction possible)
SEARCH AND INPUT FUNCTION The input keyboard for search and input is a simple standard numeric layout. Function Icon Operation Search & Input screen Input Field Tap to delete a number Delete Press and hold to delete the full string Back Tap to end the search or the input Enter...
FM RADIO The FM RDS source menu offers a control-/operating section on the right hand side, for fast and convenient adjustments during the FM radio playback. Center Section of Display Function Icon Operation Tap to start the auto FM station search, running up in the Station forward frequency band Station...
FM BAR GRAPH MODE The FM setup mode (press gear icon) allows to assign two different operation modes to both station frequency arrows: manual steps in 100kHz, or auto scan (stopping at next station). See page 18. Function Icon Operation Station Frequency Tap to start manual 100kHz jump, or FM station auto search Station...
MANUAL FM STATION SEARCH When you tap to the frequency display area, the numeric input keyboard opens for a direct input of the station frequency. Function Icon Operation Station Tap to auto seek / manual seek up, depending on setting Frequency UP Station Tap to open and close direct station frequency input via keypad...
FM STATION-PRESET Select a previously stored radio station by tapping on the station preset button. Function Icon Operation Previous Tap to switch to previous preset page page Next Tap to switch to next preset page page Tap to select a stored station. Press and hold the station to save Stores the actual radio station on any of the station preset buttons Store...
FM SETUP Here you can set important FM RDS based settings such are AF and REG. Function Icon Operation Alternative Frequency ON / OFF Setting for search function sensitivity of auto scan Setting to choose the automatic or manual station frequency SCAN search.
DAB+ RADIO SETUP The DAB+ source menu offers a control- + operating section on the right side of the display, allowing for simple and convenient direct adjustments in the playback menu. Function Icon Operation Tap to jump to next station Station up Press and hold to jump to next Ensemble Station...
DAB+ ENSEMBLE AND STATION LIST Once the first DAB+ band scan has completed, device will show all DAB+ Ensembles and radio stations of sufficient signal strength. The Ensemble list and its content is auto updated periodically (by re-scaning). Function Icon Operation Ensemble list Tap to open an Ensemble, showing the assigned DAB+ radio...
DAB+ SETUP The setup page for the DAB+ tuner allows to define important functions such as DAB<>DAB and FM<>DAB station following. Or to activate the phantom power supply voltage of the DAB antenna socket. Function Icon Operation DAB-DAB Tap to turn DAB-DAB station following ON or OFF Following Tap to turn the 12V phantom power supply of the DAB antenna socket...
DAB+ STATIONS-PRESETS Select a previously stored DAB+ radio station by tapping on the station preset button. Function Icon Operation Previous Tap to switch to previous preset page page Next Tap to switch to next preset page page Tap to select a stored DAB+ station. Press and hold the station Stored to save the actual radio station on any of the station preset Station...
USB / BT A2DP / iPOD / SD (AUDIO) MEDIA Various types of information shown in the source menu of the audio playback by (USB, BT A2DP, iPOD, etc.). Function Icon Operation Album, Art / If a cover is stored on the music media, it can be displayed. Cover This function is not supported for BT Audio playback.
USB / BT A2DP / iPOD / DVD / SD (AUDIO) MEDIA CONTROL AND OPERATION BAR The control and operation bar on the right side of the audio playback media menu gives access to play lists favorites and external USB memory. Function Icon Operation...
BT MUSIC (A2DP) The A2DP RVC interface offers Play, Pause and Skip control of previously paired smartphones in audio playback mode. The iD3-Tag meta data display is possible only when tag data is contained in the streamed music track. NOTE The listed functions depend on the paired mobile phone, installed software versions and the degree of compatibility.
iPOD (AUDIO) The order of the Artist display of is given by the sorting sequence on the mobile Apple device and can not be changed or adapted in any way. 26 Rev.B...
PLAYLIST (AUDIO) The playlist menu offers convenient navigation in your track list. You can a search for an artist or a song by alphabet letter index. Selecting a track for playback is just as simple. Vertically swipe on the audio tracks and tap to select. Or simply slide the bar graph pointer up and down. Function Icon Operation...
VIDEO MEDIA: HARDDISK For video playback via USB/DVD/SD, parking cable must be connected during the device installation. Without this connection, the screen remains black. Function Icon Operation Jump inside Tap to skip directly to the desired position Title Slide to reach the desired position Video<->Audio Tap to switch between audio or video playback.
PLAYLIST (VIDEO) Playlist (Video) displays the video files on the USB/DVD/SD data carrier with their file name. In this list sliding up or down is easily possible. Function Icon Operation Folder Touch to show the hard disc file overview Back Tap to skip back to the previous section Tap to play a film or a video Play / Pause...
HDMI / AV-IN Tap to the HDMI icon to open the HDMI source, if a compatible HDMI source is connected, for example a videogame, smartphone, tablet, notebook. Function Icon Operation HDMI Tap to open HDMI source mode Tap to the AV-IN icon to open the AV-IN source, if a compatible AV-IN source is connected, for example a videogame, smartphone, tablet, notebook.
CAMERA Tapping the camera icon starts the manual camera mode, if a CVBS capable camera is connected to the camera input of the unit. Function Icon Operation Camera Tap to open camera source 31 Rev.B...
SMARTLINK DIRECT When a compatible smartphone is connected to the device via USB port, tapping on the Smartlink Direct main icon opens the pairing options of the Android smartphone, or the display mode if the phone has been successfully paired before. Function Icon Operation...
SMARTLINK DIRECT CONTROL INTERFACE Function Icon Operation Drive Mode Panel Back Icon Tap to exit Drive Mode panel Smartlink Control Bar Icon for Tap to display infos and open display setup. menu control bar (to access See page 34. Version info and display setup) Drive Mode Home Icon Tap to jump back to main menu Smartlink Setup Icon...
SMARTLINK DIRECT CONTROL BAR ICONS Smartlink Direct control bar to access versioninfo and display setup. Function Icon Operation Drive Mode ON/OFF Tap to close Drive Mode panel Icon Drive Mode Setup Icon Tap to access Drive Mode setup Tap to show current software version info of the Version-Info (Software) Icon Smartlink Direct application installed on this device.
In the Drive Mode panel, you can link Apps on your smartphone to become a Smartlink Direct embedded function on the ZENEC device. Tap on the respective function field in the Drive Mode panel, where you want to assign a specific function. With the linked smartphone app, you can operate the app control functions directly via Zenec device (Android OS).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Using the mobile phone with the hand while driving is not permitted. Only enter data or make changes via ZENEC system, when car is not moving or when the traffic situation allows such actions. CAUTION Network coverage depends on a number of factors – such as the network provider, or the geographical position of the vehicle.
CONTROL AND OPERATION BAR (RIGHT) The vertical control and operation bar on the right area of the Bluetooth page serves to invoke device manager, or access phone book, favorites, call logs, numeric keypad and Bluetooth settings. Function Icon Operation Device Tap to access the device manager view manager Tap to access the phonebook of the currently paired mobile...
DEVICE MANAGER The BT function on the device must be activated to invoke connection process. Please pay attention to the smartphone manufacturer's instructions regarding device pairing. Function Icon Operation Device Tap to pair, disconnect, or manage mobile devices manager Function Icon Operation Pair...
PAIRING To connect a smartphone to the Zenec device via Bluetooth, first step is to successfully complete the pairing process. Via ZENEC system Function Icon Operation Tap on the SCAN icon initiates a search for BT devices. From the Scan...
BLUETOOTH SETUP On the Bluetooth setup page you can adjust settings for Bluetooth operation. Press the appropriate button / field to change any of the listed settings. Function Icon Operation Bluetooth Tap to change settings related to BT operation Settings Auto ON / OFF Connection...
ACCEPTING/ENDING INCOMING CALLS (VIA DEVICE) Function Icon Operation Accept Tap the green handset to accept the call Reject Tap the red handset to reject the incoming call Tap the red handset to end the call DIAL A CALL USING NUMERIC PAD In the control-/operation panel touch the numeric pad.
BLUETOOTH MENU Function Icon Operation Touch to pass the call from the hands-free system to the Discrete mobile phone or vice versa Mute Voice output muted/- unmuted conversation Tap to show the numeric pad Numeric pad Necessary in case the call asks to enter a number call center, service selection, etc.) Back Tap to jump back to the previous level...
PHONEBOOK Contacts After successful pairing of the smartphone with subsequent phone book synchronization, the device will show you the full contact list. You can add contacts directly to Favorites if you like. Function Icon Operation Scroll in the list: Scroll Touch and hold to move the slider up or down, showing letters by the alphabet.
CALL LISTS If a compatible mobile phone is connected, call lists from the mobile phone will be synchronized with the BT hands-free system (process can take some minutes, depending on the number of contacts). Once sync process has completed you will be able to access the following logs: Function Icon Operation...
FAVORITES On this page you can link eight or more phone numbers to become favorites. You can select any of the phone numbers in the phonebook and save them as Favorites; exceptions are e-mails and addresses. NOTE All Favorites are visible to every user of the device as they are saved in device memory. Function Icon Operation...
NAVIGATION For the ZENEC device Z-E2050 a navigation package is available separately. This bundle comes with multilanguage Quickstart manual and navigation software on 16GB microSDHC card. The images shown on this double page, as well as instructions, are taken from this solution.
SETUP OPERATIONS This chapter describes all the parameter and setting functions of the ZENEC system. Please note that these settings or changed parameters do have a direct influence on the everyday use of the ZENEC system. Function Icon Operation Setup...
DISPLAY ICON With the display icon, the LCD TFT screen picture brightness can be dimmed or switched off (standby). This is done by tapping the icon. Function Icon Operation Tap to dim or brighten up TFT screen ( 100% → 50% → 0% Disp “standby”...
SETUP OF SOURCES When you tap the setup icon, you will enter this setup source page, which offers five different sources you can adjust for personal preferences. Function Icon Operation Misc Tap to access diverse device settings Audio Tap to access audio settings Tap to access display settings Tap to access car settings (Park Assist etc.) System...
MISC SETUP In the Misc menu page, you can configure settings for the display mode with 3 or 6 icons, ON/OFF of the beep sound, as well as the LED color of the lighting of the buttons on the device front. Function Icon Operation...
AUDIO SETUP In the Audio menu page, you can adjust settings around the sound, e.g. Volume of the sources, loudness, bass and treble, etc.. The "Expert Mode" view extends the setting options by few points. Function Icon Operation Audio Tap to access and configure audio settings Tap on one of the presets to change profile (Pop / Classic / Rock etc.) Presets...
VOLUME SETUP In the Audio menu -> Media Volume, you can customize the basic settings of each source individually. Function Icon Operation Main volume change requires upper setting position set to "Select" Media Setting = manually adjusted volume Volume Last = last volume set before switching off NAV volume change requires upper setting position set to "Select"...
QUICK AUDIO SETUP (BAL / FAD / SUBWOOFER / LOUDNESS ) In this menu, you can adjust the Balance / Fader, Loudness and Subwoofer level of the speakers in the vehicle. Function Icon Operation Left/ 20L > 0 < 20R Right Front/ 20F >...
AUDIO SETUP: EXPERT MODE In the Audio Setup menu page with the Expert Mode set to “ON”, you can change audio relevant settings. Such as Equalizer, Time Alignment, Navi-Mixer, etc. Please refer to the listings on the following pages. Function Icon Operation Expert Mode...
AUDIO VOLUME – BASE LEVEL SETUP In the audio menu, you can adjust the basic volume values of the various audio sources. Function Icon Operation Media Volume Tap to set the media playback volume Navi Volume Tap to set the volume of the Navi voice BT Call Tap to set the volume of the Bluetooth handsfree volume Volume...
BALANCE / FADER SETUP In this Expert Mode menu page, you can adjust the balance and fader. Press and hold the green dot of the crosshair to move sound center position into any desired position. Function Icon Operation Left/ 20L < 0 > 20R Right Front/ 20F <...
EQUALIZER SETUP In this Expert Mode menu page, you can set the 10-band graphical equalizer. Press and hold the indi- vidual band level sliders to move it up or down for a level change. Function Icon Operation Tap to set the desired Band Band Touch and hold to change the setting of the selected band 58 Rev.B...
TIME ALIGNMENT In this menu you can set the time delay correction for the loudspeakers in your vehicle. Function Icon Operation Selection of desired unit Unit ms = time cm = distance Touch to select the desired speaker ...
SUBWOOFER SETUP In this Expert Mode menu, you can adjust Gain, and Low-pass transition frequencies of the subwoofer. The default settings are Gain 0, LPF 100 Hz. Function Icon Operation Tap to set the low pass filter frequency to 250Hz/160 Hz/125 Hz/100 Hz/80 Hz/65 Hz/50Hz Touch to set the GAIN Gain -10 <...
NAVI-MIXER SETUP In this Expert Mode menu page, you can adjust audio ducking or mute of audio and video source playback by nav route guidance voice. Only works with ZENEC nav package Z-EMAP50. Function Icon Operation ON / OFF Mute Media...
TFT DISPLAY CONFIGURATION In the TFT Setup menu you can make screen settings that control the day/night brightness of the TFT LCD display screen. This will only work with 16GB microSDHD card of the ZENEC navigation software bundle Z-EMAP50. Function...
CAR (VEHICLE) SETUP In the Car Setup menu, you can set how the ZENEC device interacts with optional components such as cameras and parking assist of the vehicle. Function Icon Operation Car (vehicle) Tap to access vehicle configurations Touch to set the parking aid display source.
AIR CONDITIONING (AC INFO) If AC Info is enabled, changes induced by manual operations the air conditioning will be displayed by the ZENEC system. Function Icon Operation On = Switch for ventilation is minimum adjusted to level 1 Ventilation Off = Switch for ventilation is adjusted to level 0...
ZENEC system. The effective range of functions is depending on the vehicle manufacturer, vehicle type and vehicle configuration. The ZENEC system supports all listed functions above. Differences from this information, features or functions cannot be used for claims.
System Tap to access various system settings SW Version Tap to access detailed software version information Info Tap and confirm to reset the ZENEC system to factory Load Factory default values Software Tap and confirm to initiate a software update.
CAR INFORMATION (VEHICLE STATUS) - PAGE I The CAR information (vehicle status)page shows several special values, operations and informations of the vehicle, by the ZENEC system. Function Icon Operation Tap to open the CAR Info page Information Tap to show the vehicle door status...
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CAR INFORMATION (VEHICLE STATUS) - PAGE II The vehicle door status page visually shows several special operations and information of the doors, lights, car-trunk and engine bonnet, by the ZENEC system. Function Icon Operation Vehicle status Tap to show the current CAR Information...
SOFTWARE VERSION In the system setup menu, software versions loaded by the Z-E2050 are shown for MCU, OS App and BT as well as a short version. Function Icon Operation System Tap to access this view Displays the current software version information. Tap to see SW Version detailed information.
Input Keypad Enter the desired password CAUTION If you protect you ZENEC system with a Passwort make sure, you have access to this password anytime. Lost or forgotten Passwords require the device to be uninstalled and sent in to ZENEC Service Centre.
ZENEC system. NOTE ● The ZENEC Z-E2050 is equipped with an integrated DAB+ receiver. To make use of this you will need a suitable DAB antenna (not included in this kit) that must be connected to the ZENEC system.
GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Description Manufacturer-independent Bluetooth® technology allowing audio signals to be A2DP transmitted (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Alternative frequency Transmission standard for terrestrial reception of digital radio (Digital Audio DAB / DAB+ Broadcasting) The digital signal processor is used for the processing of digital signals (e.g. audio or video signals) Equalizer Formatting format for digital media...
(trees, high buildings etc.). Now insert the navigation software microSD card supplied with the set into the microSD card slot of the ZENEC system, and start it in order to establish a sat fix. Make sure that the vehicle is not moved until the sat fix is established. Now press the NAV button to start the navigation mode, and choose map view.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM Z-E2050 Z-E2050 UKW/ USB 1 USB 2 HDMI USB1: USB2: • Apple MFI • Apple MFI • USB Media Playback, -Smartlink Direct, -Software Updates • USB Media Playback, -Smartlink Direct, -Software Updates 20 PIN CONNECTOR N.A. A11 N.A.
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P.ANT HDMI USB 1 USB 2 CAN Box 75 Rev.B...
Should your ZENEC product require warranty service, please return it to the retailer from whom it was purchased or the distributor of your country. Do not send any product to ZENEC directly. This ZENEC product is protected against defective materials and/or improper workmanship by a factory warranty, for the period of two years from date of purchase at retail, to the original buyer.
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