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GROM Audio VLINE User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE www.gromaudio.com www.gromaudio.com/support.html...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 — Getting started................3 Setting up WiFi......................3 Chapter 2 — Google Apps and Maps............6 2.1 Installing Google Apps (GApps)...............6 2.2 Signing into Play Store..................9 2.3 Maps Setup.....................13 2.4 Voice Activation Button for Navigation ............15 2.5 Changing Text-to-Speech Output Voice .

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    CHAPTER 1 – Getting Started Setting up Wifi The VLINE module will require an internet connection while on the road to take advantage of majority of its features. Two ways to provide internet to VLine: 1. Smartphone tethering and hotspot On iPhone: Home->Settings->Personal Hotspot .Turn it on and set up...
  • Page 4 Go into WiFi Settings Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data usage More Device Display Sound & notification Select WiFi channel to connect Settings Vline Setup CBCI-1EA1-2.4 ATT896 CBCI-44AB-2.4...
  • Page 5 CBCI-44AB-2.4 CANCEL CONNECT NOTE: Please check with your mobile carrier for hotspot data usage limits If you are using your smartphone to tether internet to VLine. Depending on mobile provider you might be subject to mobile data and tethering charges.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2 - Google Apps And Maps

    2.1 Installing Google Apps (Gapps) Installing Google Apps will allow you to access Google Play Store to down- load any applicatition to VLine, and to use voice assistant (RED) button. Once GApps are installed, you can download and use any music apps and maps from Google Play Market.
  • Page 7 Language & input Accounts Backup & reset System Date & time Accessibility Printing About deviice About Device Then select “VLINE System Updates About device System updates VLine system updates Status of the battery, network, and other information Legal information Regulatory information...
  • Page 8 Check to available updates Installed version VL1.0.1.0 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.

  • Page 9: Signing Into Play Store

    2.2 Signing into Play Store and Adding Apps to Home Screen Select Empty Spot You Wish to Add Icon to Settings Select the Apps/Shortcuts/Plugins you wish to add, in this case the “Play Store” Application. Choose App APPS SHORTCUTS PLUGINS Settings Voice Search You Tube...
  • Page 10 Signing onto Google Account Select the Play Store Icon Play Store Settings First time signing into the Google Play Store, you will be promoted to enter your Google (Gmail) account information. Add your account Sign in to get the most out of your device. Learn more Enter your email Or create a new account MORE...
  • Page 11 Enter the password for Gmail account xxxx@gmail.com Password Forgot password? NEXT Confirm the onscreen Terms of Service and Privacy Policy prompts from Google xxxx@gmail.com By sign in, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. ACCEPT...
  • Page 12 Select next on Google Services Prompt Google services These services put Google to work for you, and you can turn them on or off at any time for your xxxx@gmail.com account. Data will be used in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. Back up your device’s apps, app data, settings, and Wi-Fi passwords using your Google Account so you can easily NEXT...

  • Page 13: Maps Setup

    2.3 Maps Setup Go to Play Store and install the map(s) of your choice - Google, Waze, Sygic , others. Once you install the map(s) of your choice, go to 1. Main Menu -->Settings WebRadio Local Music GMusic Spotify A2DP Stream 2.
  • Page 14 3. Choose your perferred map application Settings Units Speed Navigation Maps Speed °F Waze HERE WeGo Advanced functionality Navigation CANCEL Maps Speech to Text Engine Google 4. Now you can activate preferred navigation using voice icon WebRadio Local Music GMusic Spotify A2DP Stream...

  • Page 15: Voice Activation Button For Navigation

    Once pressed it will ask “Where would you like to go?” You can say address, such as “123 Broadway Street San Francisco”, or the name of the place, such as “San Francisco Opera” VLine will start navigating with the map of your choice that you selected in Main menu --> Settings (see page 13).

  • Page 16: Changing Text-To-Speech Output Voice

    Voice Activation Red Button to one that is more pleasing to listen to. After installing “Google Text-to-speech” from the Google Play store, go to VLINE Settings to make change in Language & input-->Text-to-speech output. In Settings, “select Language & input”...
  • Page 17 Select “Text-to-speech output” Language & input vbase input android default Speech Voice input Text-to-speech output Mouse/trackpad Pointer speed Select “Google Text-to-speech Engine” for Prefered engine Text-to-speech output Prefered engine Pico TTS Google Text-to-speech Engine General Speech rate Speed at which the is spoken Listen to an example...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 - Media Plugins

    CHAPTER 3 — MEDIA PLUGINS VLINE provides music plugins with an optimized interface with bold graphics and easy to press buttons for the vehicle environment. Most of these plugins require an internet data connection to work besides Local Music and A2DP Stream.

  • Page 19: Spotify

    3.1 Spotify Requires Spotify Premium (paid) account. Login to Spotfy by going to Spotify ->Menu->Accounts You can add multiple accounts and switch between them simultaneously. Access and create playlists, search music with voice, see cover art and titles, discover new music. 03:30 Stations Charts...

  • Page 20: Web Radio

    3.2 Web Radio • Does not require an account to use. Stream Radio stations from around the world as well as local radio stations • Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-de- mand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you •...

  • Page 21: Google Music

    • Allows access to your Google Play music (Purchased/Uploaded*). • Will require Gapps to be installed on VLINE (please refer to Gapps Installation section of this manual p. 6). • To use Gapps you must have a Google account and be signed into the account.

  • Page 22: Local Music (Usb, Microsd)

    • flash drive or external hard drive MicroSD Card Insert MicroSD card (*pin side up) with your music to play via VLine. Up to 128GB supported. Pin Side Up 1. Go to Local Music ->Settings->Storage and select your desired stor- age.

  • Page 23: A2Dp Bluetooth Music Streaming

    Wireless & networks Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data usage More Device Sound & notification Display 2. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone. Use VLine to find your phone. Bluetooth Available Devices Android iPhone VLine is visible to nearby devices while Bluetooth settings is open...

  • Page 24: A2Dp Stream

    Confirm PIN code on VLine and phone. Hit PAIR on both - VLine and phone. Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing request Device Available Devices Android Android Pairing code 622398 iPhone Pairing grants access to your contacts and call history when connected CANCEL PAIR Go to phone Bluetooth settings and make sure it is now connected to VLine.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 - Ota Software Updates

    CHAPTER 4 – OTA SOFTWARE UPDATES Periodically there will be software updates available for the VLINE to enhance features or to fix minor bugs. The updates are downloaded via internet (over-the-air or OTA). NOTE: We recommend to connect VLine to your home Wifi connection before downloading any updates.
  • Page 26 Firmware Release Installed version VL1.0.1.0 Wait for update to download and install. VLINE will restart during the process (this may take up to 10 minutes) If the system does not boot up within 15 minutes, please turn off ignition, wait 1 minute, and then turn ignition on again.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 -Support

    CHAPTER 5 – SUPPORT Periodic System Cleanup To improve speed and performance of your VLine, it is recommended to periodically uninstall any apps that you do not use. Go to Settings --> Apps -->Downloaded and review the apps that you down- loaded.

  • Page 28: Faq

    Play Store and install the maps and apps of your choice. I am connected to WiFi but can’t download update - what can I do? VLine is not getting good WiFi signal. Try to move VLine and the vehicle closer to WiFi signal or use the hotspot in your vehicle.

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