Single-din carplay / android auto touchscreen head unit (13 pages)
Summary of Contents for ZZ2 ZZPLAY IT3-NTG5
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IT3-NTG5 Apple Car Play CarPlay / Android Auto + Camera input for Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with the NTG5 COMAND System 929-220-1212 / 877-241-2526 - www.zz-2.com 11/2023...
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Components USB to AUX adapter ZZPlay Interface RCA/USB Cable Main Harness FAKRA Antenna LVDS Y-Cable 11/2023...
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Interface Connector Specifications LVDS Cable The female LVDS The male LVDS AV CABLE connects to the connector goes cable that was to the removed from the BLUE LVDS radio. connector HDMI IN POWER/CAN behind the radio <Only Supports 720P> LVDS USB / VIDEO AV CABLE CVBS_GROUND...
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NTG5 Installation Diagram Notes: - The radio must be in BT Audio or Media Interface 2 mode in order for audio playback through the OE speakers. - *Only ground the 'Audio Ground' if there is NO audio or noise from the interface while on AUX mode.
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DIP Switch Settings ON : OFF : Screen No.3 No.4 No.5 No.6 Year Car Model Code Name Size ON (▼) OFF(▲) 2016 ~ 2018 A,CLA,GLA W176 2015 ~ 2019 External Microphone OEM Microphone B-Class W246 2015 ~ 2018 CLS-Class C218 7 inch Used Default "OFF(▲)"...
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Go to ZZPLAY>SETUP and scroll towards the bottom of the list. If 'BT Channel' does not exist, your system is out of date and needs to be updated. Contact ZZ2 for more information.
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• How to connect to Apple CarPlay / How to setup Bluetooth Phone Calls If you would like to use a cable to connect your iPhone, please use a certified Apple cable. If you would to use a wireless connectivity, please follow the next steps. Before pairing the iPhone with the system, please make sure you do a "hard reset"...
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Activation by original Apple Car Play Button Function Operation Remarks Press the button 3 seconds Order : OEM → Car Play Changing Modes Press the button short time Return to the OEM mode in any modes. Apple Car Play Function Move the pointer Turn the dial A-Class Buttons...
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Settings <System> Android Connection settings Menu – Shows information on currently connected phone (does NOT bring you into Android Auto mode) CarPlay Connection settings Menu – Shows information on currently connected iPhone (does N OT bring you into CarPlay mode) For Airplay (Screen-mirroring) iPhone devices.
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Settings <System> Selecting ‘Setup’ will bring you to the ZZPLAY The next few pages overview the IT3 interface, navigating settings and explains entering/ exiting all menus. There are (2) menu systems that exist outside of the OE radio system: Interface Setup Menu with all options CARPLAY (or Android Auto) menu and the ZZPLAY Interface Menu.
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An array of Microphone settings are used specifically when using trigger (violet) for reverse camera (used for the provided system microphone. ZZ2 recommends using the OEM manual transmissions typically), found on Bluetooth system whenever possible for IT3 hardware (and in that the USB Media Harness.
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OEM Bluetooth). Once turned ON, USE THIS FEATURE. use OEM Bluetooth Audio source for all sound from the ZZPLAY unit. This is how ZZ2 always suggests to use these systems HiCar map confirmation: This setting is never used in N.A.
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IT3-NTG5 Question: I can't hear any audio from the CarPlay/Android Auto system. Answer: Your OE system must be resting on BT Audio (if on latest module sw) or AUX mode in order to hear any sound from the kit. This includes during phone calls. NOTE: Some systems AUX input are not labeled 'AUX', it may be labeled 'Media Interface' or there may be an audio conversion to the vehicle's USB input.
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support@zz-2.com 929-220-1212 Toll free: 877-241-2526 Extension 2: Tech Support Agreement: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with all State and Federal laws. ZZDOIS LLC dba ZZ-2 is not to be held liable for misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to retailer.
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