CONTENTS Package contents......................4 CHAPTER 1 — INSTALLATION................4 1.1 Before Installation 1.2 Tools 1.3 Vehicle Installation 1.4 Safety Guidelines & Appropriate Use Connect supplied Display Harness Cable to factory Display.......6 Connect VLine Interface cable to Factory Head unit..........7 Connecting to VLine Routing the GPS Antenna.
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Adding Apps to Home Launcher................28 Signing onto Google Account................29 Changing Text-to-Speech Output.................32 3.2 Maps Installation..................32 Chapter 4 — MEDIA PLUGINS................17 A2DP Stream.................18Google music ...........................19 Local Music ......................20 Spotify........................21 Web Radio........................22 Chapter 5— VLine OTA update..............23 SUPPORT......................34 WARRANTY.
GROM-V1 SYSTEM PACKAGE CONTENTS VTOYA3 MSFTOY1 VLine module GPS Antenna Microphone USB Extension cable CHAPTER 1 — INSTALLATION 1.1 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.
wiring installation requires special technical skills and experience. If you do not feel comfortable doing the installation please consult with your local car audio shop or installation professional for instructions or assistance if necessary. Carefully remove the factory Stereo and Display out of the dash cavity with proper tools.
Connect supplied Display Harness Cable to factory Display Locate the 10-pin Main Display port on the rear of the Multi Display ECU. Disconnect the factory Display Cable from the rear of the Multi Display ECU.Then plug in the supplied Y cable and reconnect the disconnected cable into the female plug of the Supplied Display Cable.
Connect VLine Interface cable to Factory Head unit Located 12-pin connector and unplug. Plug in supplied Power Audio Wiring Harness Interface cable (MCFTOY1). Reconnect back what was disconnect- ed from the rear of the stereo back into the female plug of the supplied interface cable.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding VLine Ports WiFi / Bluetooth Not Used Antenna USB1 iPhone GPS / AV / Camera Input USB 1 HDMI IN HDMI OUT USB 2 CAMERA AV1 HDMI Input MicroSD Card Microphone (Pin side up*) USB2 OTG/USB storage USB1 iPhone connection Any other USB device (Keyboard / Mouse) USB2 USB flash drive...
CHAPTER 2 — GETTING STARTED 2.1 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.
Track selection can be done with the stereo’s SEEK TRACK ^ and v buttons or steering wheel buttons. Initial configuration Setting up WIFI The VLINE module will require a data connection while vehicle is in mobile on road to take advantage of majority of its features. Settings...
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Go into WiFi Settings Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data usage More Device Sound & notification Display Select WiFi channel to connect Settings Vline Setup CBCI-1EA1-2.4 ATT896 CBCI-44AB-2.4...
Enter In [Password] and select on CONNECT Settings VLine Setup Password Vline Setup CBCI-1EA1-2.4 Show password Advanced options ATT896 CANCEL CONNECT CBCI-44AB-2.4 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.
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Use your phone to find VLine device Bluetooth Avialable devices Android Iphone Vline is visible to nearby devices while Bluetooth settings is open Confirm PIN code on VLine and Phone Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing request Device Avialable devices Iphone Pairing code 622398 Pairing grants access to your contacts and call history when connected...
CHAPTER 3 — ADVANCED SETUP 3.1 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. That includes Google and Waze Maps, and other apps available at Google Play Market.
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Scroll down all the way to the bottom and select “About Device” Settings Language & input Accounts Backup & reset System Accessibility Date & time Printing About device About Device Then select “VLINE System Updates About device System updates VLine system updates Status Status of the battery, network, and other information Legal information...
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Select “Install GApps” Additional System Updates Gapps Install Gapps Grom OTA Check to update Check to availabke updates Installed version VL1.0.1.0 Press the “Install” button to apply update. Additional System Updates VLine Update System Gapps Installed Wed Dec 31 16:00:00 PST 1969 Ready to install Download size: 158.3MiB Grom OTA...
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 promted 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...
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Enter in password for Gmail account xxxx@gmail.com Password Forgot password? Next Confirm the onscreen Terms of Service and Privacy Policy prompts from Google...
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Select next on Google Services Prompt Gmail Confirm Google Play store agreement...
Changing Text-to-Speech Output Once you have GApps installed, download and install Application “Google Text-To-Speech” from the Google Play store to change the Voice Synthesiz- er for Voice command button 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.
3.2 Maps Installation Google Maps Select menu WebRadio Local Music GMusic Spotify A2DP Stream Select navigation Settings Units Speed Speed °F Advanced functionality Navigation Maps Speech to Text Engine Google...
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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 Activate navigation using voice icon WebRadio Local Music GMusic Spotify A2DP Stream...
CHAPTER 4 — MEDIA PLUGINS VLINE provides media plugins with an optimized interface with bold graphics and easy to press buttons for the vehicle environment. Most of these plugins require a Data connection to work besides Local Music and A2DP Stream To add plugin ono the Home screen, select EMPTY “+”...
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) •...
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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. 12:31 Folders Playlists...
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) 03:30 Stations ChartsN ew Releases Genres and Mo...
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, and Language.
CHAPTER 4 — 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” Settings Language &...
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Then select “Check for Updates” Additional System Updates Gapps Installed Wed Dec 31 16:00:00 PST 1969 Grom OTA Check to update Check to availabke updates Installed version If there is update available it will appear on screen to downloading Additional System Updates VLine Update System Gapps Installed...
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INJURY OR DEATH. IF YOU, THE END-USER ALLOW ANOTHER PERSON TO USE THE VEHICLE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THOROUGHLY BRIEF THAT OTHER USER, ON THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND THE PRODUCTS INSTALLED THEREIN. (B) SAID DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE USE OF SAID PRODUCTS, EVEN IF GROM HAS BEEN INFORMED OF, KNEW OF, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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- in a manner that would distract the driver or that may otherwise cause injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders. GROM Audio is not in any way responsible for any such use by you. In all cases, GROM Audio may limit or revoke your use for any reason and at any time.
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Should you experience incompatibility issues, you may contact us via our support page. GROM Audio also carries a standard 30 day return policy. ENGINE/SYSTEM NOISE DISCLAIMER Engine / system noise may occur in some installations and is not easily predictable.
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