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ZENEC, we also reserve the right to make change to the hardware and software of the products at Additional new information can be found in other brochures or in updated operating instructions any time.
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DISASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION ..............................54 Shuffle ........................................25 Playback / repeat ....................................25 OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ACCESSORIES....................55 Favourite list ......................................25 Z-N538 CONNECTION DIAGRAM ................................56 Smart Playlist (audio playback list) ..............................26 ABBREVIATIONS .....................................58 VIDEO ........................................28 WARRANTY ......................................60 Select video source ....................................
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Operating the ZENEC system with any other on-board voltage may result in damage to the The ZENEC system is equipped with a theft protection function. If this is active, when the ZENEC Das ZENEC-System ist mit einer Diebstahlschutzfunktion ausgestattet. Ist diese aktiv, werden Sie nach ZENEC system or to the vehicle electrical system.
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Around the front of the device Connection to steering wheel remote control The ZENEC system has a direct universal resistive steering wheel remote control connection via The main components of the front of the device are shown and explained here. The front of the CAN/Stalk-Iinterface.
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In the first step, the required function must be selected, in this case Volume up (Vol+). Tap wheel control can be connected to the ZENEC Analogue-Key interface (Key1 / Key2 / GND) and on the [Vol+] function symbol in the middle of the function symbol field, which is blue flashing also learned individually, which is explained in this chapter.
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The connection type to be selected depends on the mobile device and the required The ZENEC system contains a general search function which uses different sources with different function. An overview of the possible types of connection is shown below.
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Tap to call up the most important Bluetooth settings directly. 2. Call up Bluetooth source. Settings 3. Start Bluetooth device search on your ZENEC system. To do this, tap the “Scan(Search) button” Contact search Tap to open the keyboard. in the device manager list. The Bluetooth name of your mobile phone appears in a search list of the ZENEC.
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3. Make the required settings. The changes are taken over automatically. • A maximum of 6 devices can be connected to the ZENEC system via Bluetooth. A maximum of 20 devices are recognised.
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Reject call “OUTGOING CALL” CONNECTION VIEW Option 1: Via the ZENEC system, by tapping ”Reject” Option 2: Press the relevant button on the front / rear of the steering wheel. End call Option 1: Via the ZENEC system, by tapping ”End call”...
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Play, Pause and Skip from coupled terminal devices which are in audio playback mode to be used via the ZENEC. The display of iD3 Tag metadata is only possible is this is 4. Now the screen switches to the “outgoing call” connection view and the connection is set up via present on the tracks streamed via the Smartphone.
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Media Player - USB / SD / iPOD / BT Music A2DP AUDIO audio source. Be it a music track, audio books, film music or podcasts: The ZENEC system can play many of the digital audio media formats via the two powerful USB 2.0 interfaces. The audio output takes place START USB AUDIO PLAYBACK via the vehicle speakers.
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CHANGE TRACK AND FAST FORWARD / REWIND 3. Enter required sequence of characters or letters, track name, artist etc. On the ZENEC device: 4. The result of the search is displayed beneath the input field. INFO: All search results are displayed for which track information containing the entered...
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5. Re-tap to the smart playlist window icon. Switch to “Playlist page”. INFO: A system pop-up appears with the information that the track has been added. Call up “Favourite list”. Add title to existing playlist: Add track to favourite list: Once a playlist has been created, tracks can be quickly and easily added without further 1.
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Be it films, YouTube videos or music videos: The ZENEC system can play many of the digital video files via the two USB interfaces, HDMI or AV IN. The audio output takes place via the vehicle The symbols on the left next to the respective video file name show whether it is a video or audio file.
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CarPlay and the associated apps are made available from the iPhone. The scope and content • Before you couple your phone with your ZENEC system, ensure that Siri is enabled. If Siri is not depend on the app provider and can vary depending on the country variant.
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1. Connect a compatible Android Smartphone to the USB-1 connection on the rear of your ZENEC device. 2. Follow the dialogues on the screen of the Smartphone and the ZENEC device to set up Android Auto and configure the starting behaviour. The selected starting behaviour can also be changed later in the Smartphone device settings [Device Settings] ➔...
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Cover display Shows cover image or station graphic or artist info. HDMI dongle or an Amazon FireStick to the ZENEC system via the HDMI and AV IN connections, among other things. Both connections are exclusively inputs. Tap to activate or de-activate the auto switching of RDS...
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You get clear, stable digital radio reception with the ZENEC DAB+ Twin Tuner. The background scan function updates the dynamic station list in the background so that you are always offered the DAB stations which are currently receivable.
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Tap to call up the station information. settings, tap on the respective field or symbol. CHANGE STATION On the ZENEC device: Call up DAB+ information page / main page. 2. < > Operate left or right arrow key to play the previous or next station.
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Apart Tap to widen the current field. The ZENEC system supports up to two camera systems which can be controlled directly via the screen or via the steering wheel remote control. The camera image of camera 1 switches itself on ▼...
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Overview of important operating and display fields in the misc settings: CALL UP AUDIO EXPERT SETTINGS 1. [Home] Call up app list and tap the settings source symbol. Setting Operation 2. Tap on “Audio” to call up the audio settings. Tap to define the function assignment of the ALT button.
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SET EQ PRESETS / PREDEF. AUDIO PROFILE IN THE AUDIO SETTINGS Overview of important volume and gain settings: 1. Call up audio settings. Setting Operation 2. Scroll through the audio profile list below to the required audio profile and confirm by tapping. The Media volume configuration.
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Tap to set the subwoofer phase. Phase The ZENEC X-Over function allows you to set high-pass crossover frequencies, also called cut-off Possible settings: 0° (factory setting) / 180° frequencies, which relieve the midrange and tweeter (loudspeakers) of the low frequency range. If a subwoofer is used, it takes over the low frequency ranges during A/V playback..
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ZENEC Camera and the park assist can be configured in the vehicle assistant settings in order to simultaneously define the interaction of the ZENEC.
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Setting Operation You can change various ZENEC system settings in order to adapt the ZENEC system in accordance with requirements. For example, you can set a password, switch perform a software update or < > Tap the arrow keys to change the time synchronisation source.
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NOTE: INFO: Tap on the TFT display screen, one of the buttons or perform a If you protect your ZENEC system with a password, please ensure that the access to this required operating function to terminate the standby. password is safeguarded for subsequent use.
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system. NOTE: ● The ZENEC Z-N538 is equipped with an integrated DAB+ receiver. To use it, you need a suitable DAB antenna (not supplied), which must be connected to the ZENEC system. ● If the target vehicle is already fitted with an original DAB antenna, it can still be used in conjunction with the ZENEC system.
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Z-N538 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Z-N538 CONNECTION DIAGRAM (page 2) UKW/FM Z-N538 HDMI USB 1 USB 2 CONNECTOR POWER CONNECTOR POWER Fakra USB1: USB2: • Apple CarPlay, Apple MFI and Google Android Auto • USB Media Playback • USB Media Playback, Software Updates •...
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Description Manufacturer-encompassing Bluetooth technology which makes it possible to ® A2DP transmit audio signals wirelessly (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Alternative Frequency The CAN bus (Controller Area Network) is a serial bus system for communication CAN-Bus between the control units in a vehicle. Apple CarPlay Transmission standard for terrestrial reception of digital radio (Digital Audio DAB/DAB+...
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ZENEC or its service partner will have the choice of either repairing or replacing the product or its defec- • damage caused by unauthorized repair attempts, or attempted repairs by someone other than an tive parts covered by the warranty, and assume the material and labour costs at its own discretion and authorized ZENEC service partner;...
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Do not use this device in locations in which wireless devices are not permitted. ZENEC cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur if the device is used incorrectly. Use this product with care and at your own risk.
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