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Front/rear view license plate mount camera featuring hidden mounting bracket, waterproof, high resolution color, and wide angle view (6 pages)
Summary of Contents for Planet Audio PCPA975W
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Planet Audio is not affiliated with Apple, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Planet Audio is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Notes..............4 Warnings............17 Tuning............23 FCC Statement..........5 Using Android Auto........17-18 Bands............. 23 Cautions............6-8 Bluetooth®............. 19 RBDS...............23 About this Manual........... 8 Setup & Connections........1 9 Aux-In.............24 California Prop. 65........... 8 Phone book........... 1 9 Playback............24 Basic Product Operation......9 -14 Device Status..........
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Contents Volume............25 Bluetooth® Settings........27 Source Level...........25 Bluetooth Device........... 27 Audio Effect........... 25 Apple CarPlay Device........27 Balance Fader..........26 Bluetooth Setting........... 27 General Settings..........26 Bluetooth Power..........27 Date & Time........... 26 Auto Connect..........27 Android Auto..........26 Auto Answer..........27 Camera Settings..........
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by instructions/procedures. Failure to observe the Planet Audio is under license. instructions/procedures can result in Other trademarks and trade names are those injury or damage to the product and or property.
FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Using this product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system. InstallationPrecautions Planet Audio does not recommend to install the product yourself. We recommend to have it professionally installed by a certified professional. Always consult with a professional installer .
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Before Installing To avoid potential shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the (–) battery cable before installation. Use this unit with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding only. Failure to do so may result in a fire or malfunction. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
Caution Images and Video Watching video while driving is against Federal, State, and Local laws. Drive safely, know and obey traffic rules. Watching this screen and making selections while driving can lead to a serious accident. Check surroundings for safety while camera images are displayed. Do not use features of this product while driving if it cannot be operated safely and legally in your location.
Control Details Microphone Power/Home Voice Recognition Volume Control Mute/Screen Off...
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Rear Details Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (2 A Charging) Power / Speaker *Lightning Cable Not Included Harness Steering Wheel Control Radio Antenna Input Input 15 Amp Mini-ATM Fuse GPS Antenna Input I/O Ports Camera Input Hands-free Camera Power output Microphone Aux-Audio Parking...
Product Basics Power On /Standby 1. Touch once to Power ON Power On /Standby 2. Touch and Hold for Standby 1. Touch once to Power ON NOTE 2. Touch and Hold for Standby Apple CarPly or Android Auto must be active NOTE In Standby Mode, the LED will slowly pulse on and off.
Using and Caring for the Touch Screen Use: This head unit utilizes a Capacitive Touchscreen, the same type that is used on high-end mobile devices. It should be used for and cared for like that type of device. As with all capacitive type technology, if your fingers are wet or sweaty, it will not function properly. Do not allow any sharp objects to come in contact with the screen glass.
Product Setup (Date & Time) Setup Option B: Date and Time Additional Setup see pg. 27 Setup Option A: Apple CarPlay Method Connect your Apple ® device using a Light- ning® cable*. The CarPlay USB port mustbe General > Language used.
Apple CarPlay Using Apple CarPlay When using CarPlay, there is no need to pair 2.The iPhone will load the CarPlay your iPhone, the USB cable connected through function. NOTE the USB Port will enable this feature. 3.On the display, the CarPlay will If other devices are connected via Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay usage is limited while driving.
Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay Using CarPlay How to Disable Apps NOTE CarPlay Display Setup Using your iPhone: Only Apps with the icon can be 1. Using your iPhone: removed from CarPlay. Settings >Screen time > Content & Privacy Restric 2.
Wired and wireless Android Auto Using Android Auto Connecting to USB Port NOTE WARNING Connect the Android compatibledevice Android Auto usage is limited while driving. For your safety, the setup process must be via the appropriate USB cable Functions, contents, and usability is accomplished while the vehicle is parked and (not included).
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Android Auto Using Android Auto Android Auto Permissions Permissions Several features can be allowed or denied access to customize your usability of the product. The access can always be modified in Settings on the Android device.
Touch search to begin searching for devices Once paired and connected, the device list will Touch display the available Bluetooth profiles. Mobile Device: Search for Planet Audio PCPA975W_XXXX iOS Devices: Settings > Bluetooth Android Devices: Settings > Connections > Bluetooth Contacts and History...
To use the dial pad while on a call Auto Answer: OFF Contacts must be downloaded to search. 1. Touch Auto Download Phone book: OFF Touch Device Name: Planet Audio PCPA975W_XXXX Searching History For all settings see pg. 26 Swipe Up or Down to search...
To play media through Bluetooth, the mobile Playback access is also available through the Display device must be Paired and Connected to the Media Player Planet Audio PCPA975W_XXXX, see pg. 20. Track info will be displayed when available. Touch Touch Track, Album and Artist.
USB Playback Navigating Menu WARNING Watching videos or photos while driving is Touch against Federal ,State, and Local laws. Touch Do not use features of this product if it cannot be operated safely and legally in your location. The music will play automatically. browse contents Swipe NOTE Audio &...
Tuner FM/ AM Controls Return To return to the main interface Touch Touch Tuning Band Auto Search Search Automatic search station < > Touch and Hold Swipe to quickly tune To search for station NOTE To change radio EQ To touch RBDS info (if available) and currently tuned Station will display on the radio icon in the For all EQs,...
AUX IN/CAMERA External Source Reverse View Playback (Audio Only) WARNING When the vehicle is put into reverse gear, the Never rely solely on the rear view camera; camera will display the image on the screen. always check your surroundings before Touch proceeding.
Settings Audio System Tone Balance/Fader Touch < > To adjust the EQ bands < > , Touch Left/Right Balance Touch Default Setting: OFF Volume Swipe for quick adjustment Loud Settings are for default volumes for Hands- free. Media Player is a global setting for media. Enhances and gently boosts low and high freq.
Settings General Date & Time Touch Radio off after 1min Time Zone Delay 1minute ACC OFF Touch Adjust to correctly display time Camera Settings Default Setting: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US) Camera Trigger Default Setting: OFF Trigger the front or rear camera or close Retain ACC Power Date <...
< > Touch Touch Bluetooth Power Touch Adjust day mode brightness value Will cycle through all colors on LED touch buttons. Night Brightness Default Setting: ON Power On/Off Bluetooth < > Default Setting: ON LED Color Touch NOTE Touch Adjust button lights in different colors Bluetooth will turn OFF automatically when Adjust night mode Brightness CarPlay is in use.
Settings Device Radio Seek Quality FM/AM RBDS Auto Download RBDS stations will broadcast information to Phone Book Touch Touch display Automatically downloads phone AF (Alternative Frequency) Adjust the sensitivity of both AM/FM bands book Touch Default Setting: OFF Reset Touch Manual Download Phone book Touch When On, the tuner will automatically locate...
Settings About Displays the system information: Hardware Version Software Version Bluetooth Version BT MAC Serial Number USB NCM MAC NOTE Software version information depends on the software used for production...
Cause Solution Issues No Sound Internal amplifier is off Go to Settings > Audio Product is muted Touch the volume. External amplifiers Check the external amplifiers are on. Audio source Change the audio source Media Not Supported Media on USB flash drive Change the media format on the USB device Change the USB device Bad Radio Reception...
Specifications General Audio Android Auto Power Input......10.8 V—16 V DC Pre-amp Output.......... 4.1 Supported....(8.0) Lollipop or Newer Nominal......14.4 V DC Front......2V, Full-Range Current Consumption......10 A (Max) Rear......2V, Full-Range USB Spec......USB 2.0 (High-Speed) Fuse Type.........15 A, Mini-ATM Sub (Mono)......
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