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INTRODUCTION Always follow the instructions in this manual before using the device. Please keep this manual easily accessible in the vehicle for future reference. Features • Navigation software optional. TMC prepared with internal TMC receiver. • High-resolution 17.8 cm (7“) LCD touchscreen display with 800 x 480 pixels •...
INDEX Safety Information ...........................4 Basic functions ............................6 Operating elements .................................6 Main menu ....................................7 Navigation ....................................8 Audio player ....................................9 Radio .....................................11 DVD (DVD/CD-Player)................................14 Bluetooth™...................................15 Application ....................................18 – LinkPod ....................................19 – Video ....................................20 – AV/TV ....................................20 – A2DP ....................................21 – Audio ....................................22 –...
SAFETY INFORMATION • In general, the assembly and installation of the device must be performed by a trained and technically skilled specialists, as the installation and connection of the device requires complex knowledge. • This device is only suitable for the operation in a vehicle with an on-board voltage of 12 volts, negative ground.
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SAFETY INFORMATION • The device supports only DVD/CD standard disk size of diameter with 12 cm. Do not attempt to insert disks with a different size or any other object into the disk slot. Be sure to load only one disk at the same time. •...
BASIC FUNCTIONS OPERATING ELEMENTS 1. Turn the display on / off. 11. Open the radio mode (short push) or open the DAB+ radio (push and hold). 2. Start or pause the media playback. 12. Open the audio player. 3. Slot for CD/DVD disks (Ø 12 cm). 13.
BASIC FUNCTIONS MAIN MENU After power on, the device starts with the main menu. By pressing the „MENU“ button on the device, you can always get to the main menu too. Depending on the selected design theme (Skin), the current date and time will be displayed here. Here the information about the current playback will be displayed, such as radio stations (RDS name) and frequency or title/artist for MP3s or iPod playback.
BASIC FUNCTIONS NAVIGATION Open the navigation application by tapping „Navigator“ in the main menu or by pressing the „NAVI“ button on the device. Please refer to the separate manual for the navigation software. The device provides the ability to use any navigation software (Windows CE 6.0 compatible). Patch the naviga- tion software (on MicroSD card) with the device as follows: Tap on „Option“.
BASIC FUNCTIONS AUDIO PLAYER Open the audio player by tapping „Music“ in the main menu or by pressing the „MUSIC“ button on the device. The audio player supports audio formats like MP3, WMA and WAV. Refer to page 14 for CD Audio playback.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS FOLDER PLAYBACK Tap on the folder icon in the multimedia menu on the bottom left (see page 9, #9) and the currently playing folder appears. Now you can scroll through the list and select another song by taping directly or with „go back“...
BASIC FUNCTIONS RADIO Open the radio application by tapping „Radio“ in the main menu or by pressing the „RADIO“ button on the device. Displays the current frequency band and the 10. With the arrows you can quick-start the search current station frequency, tap here for directly for a station from the current frequency up or quick tuning.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Settings and station presets Tap on the „gear“ icon to open the settings and then: „Rename Station“ to rename the current radio station. „Delete Station“ to delete the current radio station from the presets. „Delete All Stations“ to delete all radio stations from the pre- sets.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS RDS functions This device supports RDS (Radio Data System) in the frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz FM. The follow- ing RDS functions are only available if they are supported by the selected radio station. AF (Alternative Frequency) The AF function enables the automatic switching of the receiv- ing frequency when leaving the reception range of a transmitter.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (DVD/CD-Player) The DVD player supports the following formats: DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3. Open the DVD application by tapping „DVD“ in the main menu or by pressing the „DVD“ button on the device. Tap during DVD playback on any spot on the display to open the DVD menu. When you playback a CD or MP3-CD, the user interface is different.
BASIC FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH™ Open the Bluetooth™ application by tapping „Bluetooth™“ in the main menu or by pressing the „PHONE“ button on the device. PAIRING At first pair the devices, if necessary refer to the manual of your mobile phone. Open the „Settings“ menu on your mobile phone and open the Bluetooth settings.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS CONTACTS AND CALL HISTORY Once your mobile phone has been connected via Bluetooth to the device, the synchronization of your contacts and call history starts automatically. Tap on „Contacts“. Tap on a name to start a phone call. Tap on the white search field to search for Tap on „History“.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Tap on „Dialled“ to display the already trans- To synchronize your contacts and call history acted phone calls. tap on „Sync. Now“. KEYPAD Tap on „Keypad“ to enter phone numbers manually. Then enter the desired number and then tap the green phone icon to start dialing.
BASIC FUNCTIONS APPS Open the application menu by tapping on „Apps“ in the main menu. The device offers a variety of applications that can be used as described below. Some of these func- tions require the appropriate accessories. Tap here to switch off the display. To switch on Tap here to open the audio settings.
BASIC FUNCTIONS LinkPod (optional) Connect your iPod™ or iPhone™ via USB with the ESX device. When the iPod™ icon is highlighted in white (top next to the time display), the connection is active. The battery charging function is carried out when the unit is turned on.
BASIC FUNCTIONS AV/TV (optional) The AV/TV menu offers the possibility to playback a audio or source. Please refer for operation, installation and functionality to the instruction manual of the connected device. Note: AV is not available when the external DAB receiver „VNA- TM-DAB“...
BASIC FUNCTIONS A2DP (optional) Once a Bluetooth device is (mobile phone, computer, tablet) coupled via Bluetooth, which works with the streaming A2DP standard, there is the possibility, to playback audio stream over the ESX device. Connect this device as described on page 15 and select a music source A2DP under Apps.
BASIC FUNCTIONS Audio You can open the audio settings in the main menu by tapping on „Apps“ and „Audio“ or by pressing the right rotary control (except while DVD/TV playback) on the device. Tap on one of the control bars to change the sound adjust- ment.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Tap on one of the control bars to change the equalizer preset. Tap on „Advance“ to open the advanced audio settings. On the left under „Channel Pre-Volume“ you can set the indi- vidual volume for each application. Just tap on the arrow icons to change the value upward or downward.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Scroll the right field down to see all settings under „MISC“. Under the section „Loudness“ you can set the bass/treble boost from 0 - 20dB regardless of the equalizer settings. Note: This can lead to high distortion for the speakers. Under „Subwoofer“...
BASIC FUNCTIONS Files With the file manager, it is possible to manage and open com- puter specific file formats. The system supports the following file formats: Photo: BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG Video: MPEG (*.mpg, *.mpeg), AVI, RM (*.rm. *.rmvb), WMV, MP4 (*.mp4, *.mov), MKV (*.mkv) Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, AAC, Monkey Audio (*.ape) Tap once to highlight a particular file.
BASIC FUNCTIONS Once you have open an image file, you can start a slideshow of all the pictures stored in the directory. Tap on the image and the playback options are displayed. Tap on „Info“ to view the memory information of each storage locations.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Note: When using multiple USB sticks, the stick with the desired RIPs must have been always connected first! If you can not access the RIPs, remove all USB sticks and connect the appropriate stick via USB. If you con- nect a USB Stick with contained CD RIPs while is Virtual Disk opened, they will not appear immediately.
BASIC FUNCTIONS E-Link (optional, only for Android devices) Note: Please ensure that for this function a permanent Bluetooth™ connection for the E-Link mode audio signal is required. Please refer to the section Bluetooth™ on page 15th Start „E-Link“ under „Apps“ and follow the onscreen instruc- tions.
BASIC FUNCTIONS Under „Choose Application“ you can select the desired appli- cation. By tapping on the transparent „>“ arrow on the bottom left, a further window opens in the lower third of the screen. There you find more options such as „Back“, „Home“, „Set- tings“...
BASIC FUNCTIONS Tap on „Enable Quick Charge“ to activate the quick charge function. To disable the feature again, tap on „Disable Quick Charge“ at the same place position. Please note that the USB data function is deactivated when the USB connection is used for the quick charging. The ESX device provides in „Quick Charge“...
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Date/Time Tap on „Date/Time“. Select the desired time zone. Set the current date. Set the current time. Tap on the checkbox right to set on daylight Tap on „Apply“. saving time. Tap on the checkbox left to set the time for- mat to 12-hours (AM / PM).
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Display Tap on „Display“. Set the desired brightness level for the dis- play (only with vehicle headlights on). The checkbox „CCD Camera“, enables the With the checkbox „Pause Media Whilst Re- optional rear view camera function. As soon verse“, the media playback will be paused as reverse gear is engaged, the transmission when the reverse gear is engaged.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Key illumination of the device (only in night driving mode) Tap on „Display“. Set the key Illumination brightness by mov- ing the status bar to a desired position. Note: This is only possible when the light of the vehicle is switched on. Under „LED Backlight Color“...
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Under „Voice Volume“ you can adjust the If „Play Bluetooth Status Voice“ is activated, volume of the speech output (0-10). an audible confirmation of the Bluetooth™ connection is issued whenever you connect The unit will inform you after the activation of or disconnect a paired Bluetooth™...
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Operating System Under „System“ you find information about the system. Shell: Version number of the user interface Version number of the operating system MCU: Version number of the CAN-BUS protocol Check under www.esxnavi.de if an operating system update is available or ask your retail dealer. Then follow the installation instructions that come with the update.
CUSTOM SETTINGS Menu assignment You have the possibility to arrange the main menu or apps menu to your liking. To change the position of a control panel, press and hold for 5 seconds the regarding panel in the main or apps menu until the dashed lines are visible.
CUSTOM SETTINGS Wallpaper You have the possibility to customize the background image to your liking. First, copy the desired wallpaper file to the microSD card or on a USB stick. Tap on „Apps“. Tap on „Options“. Tap at „Wallpaper“ on „Browse“ Select a file by double click.
CUSTOM SETTINGS Bootlogo You have the possibility to customize the bootlogo (startup logo) to your liking. Please refer to the fol- lowing instructions. Create an image file which has 800 x 480 pixels in size is and has a minimum resolution of 72 dpi. Save this as „LOGO.BMP“...
ADVANCED OPERATIONS INFRARED REMOTE The included remote control allows you to control some basic functions on the device. Point directly with the front of the remote control to the screen of the device. The distance should not be more than 3 meters. If you use the remote control for the first time, you have to remove the safety foil in the battery compartment on the back.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL The device supports a control via the standard multifunction steering wheel. The control buttons are corresponding to the basic function of the device. The operation may vary slightly from car model to car model. MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY The multi-function display (MFA) between the speedometer displays will also be supported by the device and displays e.g.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS OPTIONAL REAR VIEW CAMERA If you have installed an optional rear view camera, the camera image on the screen is automatically shown, when the reverse gear will be engaged (See p.31). This also occurs even when the power is off. After the reverse gear will be disengaged, the device restarts the previously used application or function.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the following troubleshooting tips do not solve the problem and the malfunction persists, please contact an authorized repair or installation service. Do not open the device or attempt to repair it by yourself. This may cause serious damages to the electronic components of the device and in your vehicle or may void the war- ranty of the device.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Causes Remedy CD/DVD playback The DVD menu can not be opened. The disc does not support menus or is Insert another disc. plagiarism. The picture quality during playback is Brightness, contrast and color saturation Check the DVD player settings and correct insufficient.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Causes Remedy Navigation The navigation application will not start. The software is not compatible with the Check the compatibility of software with device. Windows CE 6, or get yourself a compatible version. The software was not installed on the Check the settings under Apps - Options device properly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Causes Remedy Bluetooth/Phone No connection or pairing of the devices. Bluetooth function of the phone is not Enable Bluetooth function in the phone enabled. settings. Bluetooth enabled but the phone is not Enable „visible“ in the phone settings. visible.
GENERAL INFORMATION Care and Maintenance This device is equipped with high precision and sensitive technique and should always be treated with caution. Please note the following tips to avoid endangering the warranty and extend the life of the appliance. • Children under 12 should not operate the device. Keep the device and all accessories away from small children.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Legal Notice • ESX or Audio Design GmbH are in no way affiliated with the Volkswagen AG or any of its subsidiaries or af- filiated companies connected to, or is acting on its behalf or with its authorization.
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