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WITH Q-SERIES PROCESSOR IN THEM. THE Q SERIES STANDS OUT FROM OUR X AND M SERIES BECAUSE SPECIFIC COMPATIBILITY WITH BMW, AUDI, AND MERCEDES CARS. PARTICULARLY FUNCTION, THE Q SERIES GIVES YOU THE OPTION TO EITHER USE YOUR FACTORY SYSTEM ANDROID SYSTEM...
CONTENTS Notice for users ------------------------------------------------------------------- Warning --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Techy Stuff ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What’s in the kit ----------------------------------------------------------------- What wire goes where ---------------------------------------------------------- Aftermarket Camera Install --------------------------------------------------- How to Install --------------------------------------------------------------------- Apple CarPlay ------------------------------------------------------------------- Android Auto -------------------------------------------------------------------- Main User Interface ------------------------------------------------------------ Connecting to Wifi ------------------------------------------------------------- Using 4G Sim -------------------------------------------------------------------- Downloading Apps ------------------------------------------------------------ Updating Apps.
Vhedia will bear no responsibility for these expenses. In the event of a return for a faulty item. Vhedia will organise and pay for the return shipping costs and provide a replacement unit and help troubleshoot the issue. We will not cover the cost of a third party doing troubleshooting or if they need to rework the replacement unit.
WARNING To ensure safety and obey the traffic rules, please do not watch videos and operate the unit while driving. Please keep this product away from liquids to avoid electric shock. If liquid or foreign object got inside the head unit, park your car in a safe place, turn the ignition switch off (ACC OFF) immediately, and consult your dealer.
WHAT WIRE GOES WHERE BACK OF VHEDIA UNIT 18-PIN SCREEN HARNESS FACTORY SCREEN CABLE FRONT CAM RCA 2 USB PORT BACK OF FACTORY STEREO WIFI ANTENNA GPS ANTENNA FEMALE PLUG - MAIN HARNESS CAR SIDE FACTORY PLUG MALE PLUG - MAIN HARNESS...
AFTERMARKET REVERSE CAMERA INSTALLATION 12V Reverse light wire to Red 12V wire from reverse camera Black wire to Reverse GND or Body GND TRIGGER WIRE TO CCD 12V WIRE MALE RCA TO FEMALE CAM IN MAIN HARNESS SPEAKER WIRE TO SYSTEM SPEAKER...
HOW TO INSTALL NOTE: The BMW model on this instruction is for BMW 1 Series F20/F21 but steps are identical to other BMW models Remove the AC vents using your trim removal 2. Once removed, unplug the wires coming off 3.
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NOTE: The BMW model on this instruction is for BMW 1 Series F20/F21 but steps are identical to other BMW models 6. Pull the main head unit out and disconnect 7.Get your Vhedia main harness adapter kit and run the smaller plug on the hole in the dash where the plug from the back of the unit the screen mounts as this plug will connect to your new vhedia screen 8.
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NOTE: The BMW model on this instruction is for BMW 1 Series F20/F21 but steps are identical to other BMW models 10. Get your new Vhedia screen and connect the small plug from Step 7, the wifi antenna, the GPS, and the two USB ports all at the back of the new screen.
WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY Go to Apps > open ZLINK5 3. From your iPhone, Go to Settings > Bluetooth to ON 4. Under Other Devices, look for the head unit’s BT Name 2. Check the Bluetooth Name and tap it to initate the connection...
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WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY 5. Select Pair on the Bluetooth Pairing Request pop-up 6. Select Allow on Allow Contacts and Favorites Sync pop-up so you can access your contacts and make a call/text through the head unit 7. Select Use CarPlay on Use CarPlay with “zlink” pop-up 8.
WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO Go to Apps > open ZLINK5 3. From your Android Phone, Go to Settings > Connected Devices. 4. Under Pair new device, look for the head unit’s BT Name and tap it to initate the connection 2. Check the Bluetooth Name...
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WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO 5. Check Allow to your contacts and call history so you can access your contacts and make a call/text through the head unit 6. Tap Pair on the Bluetooth Pairing Request pop-up 7. Continue setting up Android auto through the head unit 8.
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WIRED ANDROID AUTO 3. Tap Connect a Car 4. Plug in your phone on the headunit’s USB port via cable 5. You will see a notification on your phone that says “Android Auto: Connected to your car” 1. Go to Settings 2.
MAIN USER INTERFACE 1.Navi - It opens the Navi App set as default on the head unit. To change the default, go to Setup > Navigation > Select your preferred Navi app. 2.Music - Allows you to play music saved on your head unit or USB flash drive BLUETOOTH MUSIC...
CONNECTING TO WIFI 1.From main screen, go to Setup > Android. Go to 2. Select your Wi-fi Name > Type your password Network and internet and tap Wi-fi Correctly, tap Connect and you’re done!
USING 4G SIM Your new BMW Vhedia screen upgrade has a sim card slot which will allow your head unit to have its own internet connection via Cellular Data. 1.Remove the simcard cover from the back of your vhedia screen 2.Insert your Micro sim facing this way until it clicks in...
DOWNLOADING APPS 8. Read and Agree to Google’s Terms of Service 5. Enter. your password and tap Next From main screen, go to Apps 9. Select your Google Services preference and tap Accept 6. Go through the 2-Step Verification 2. Look for Play Store and Tap it 10.
UPDATING APPS From main screen, go to Apps 2. Look for Play Store and Tap it 4. Tap My apps & games 3. Tap your profile photo on top-right 5. Tap "Update all" or "See Details" to view apps slated for 6.
FORMATTING USB FLASH DRIVE NOTE: Before doing a system update, it is required to format your USB flash drive to FAT32 Format USB via Mac 1.Plug in your USB flash drive and open Disk Utility 3.Select MS-DOS (FAT32) as Format and click Erase 4.Wait for the flash drive to finish formatting and done.
DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE FILE 1.Head over to our website at https://vhedia.com.au/ 2.Hover your mouse on DOWNLOADS tab and click on Q-Series Downloads 3.Scroll down and click the Download Firmware Now button...
EXTRACTING FIRMWARE FILE 1.Locate the firmware zip file you downloaded 2.Right-click and select Unzip 3.Open the extracted folder 4.Copy the whole folder inside the folder you just extracted to your USB flash drive...
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EXTRACTING FIRMWARE FILE Windows 1.Open Files and go to Downloads folder 2.Locate the downloaded zip file and Right-click > Extract Here 3.Wait for the extraction to finish 4.Copy the folder you just extracted to your USB flash drive...
PERFORMING THE UPDATE 1.Insert your flash drive with the firmware on one of the USB ports of the head unit 2.Wait for the USB to be recognised and the update will automatically start Restarting 4.Confirm that the update is successful by going to Setup > System > and Version should 3.Wait for the update to finish and the head unit will reboot show the same build number you downloaded...
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Q: My speakers are not working after the install Q: My screen shows random numbers/text like Q: My factory reverse camera is not working A: You need to set the audio input to AUX the shown below: A: You need to enable the original camera setting Steps: Steps:...
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