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Product information https://www.zenec.com/products/1-and-2-din/z-n1000/?lang=en UPDATE ZENEC Software Update https://www.zenec.com/support/software-updates/z-n1000/?lang=en Z-N1000 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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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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Navi initial start-up (Sat Fix creation) ..............................51 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................6 NAVIGATION SPLIT SCREEN ................................. 51 THE Z-N1000 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ..............................7 FM TUNER ......................................... 53 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ..................................8 Call up FM Radio source ..................................53 THEFT PROTECTION ....................................
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(e.g. signal horns or sirens). CAUTION: Incorrect assembly or start-up of the ZENEC system may result in damage to the ZENEC system or the vehicle electronics. The device should only be installed by qualified personnel who have been authorized by ZENEC.
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THEFT PROTECTION DIEBSTAHLSICHERUNG Number Function 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 Change playback source. system is switched on again after disconnecting the power supply, you are asked to enter a ...
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Around the front of the device Number Symbol Function The main components of the front of the device are shown and explained here. The front of the Tap to jump back to the main menu or hold down to jump to the audio HOME device contains various controls, including several sensor buttons for manually opening the source, settings.
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Connection to steering wheel remote control Optional steering wheel remote control connection The ZENEC system has a direct universal resistive steering wheel remote control connection via CAN/Stalk-Iinterface. MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL (WITH LIN-BUS + ANALOGUE SWCS ADAPTER) From model year 2021 Up to model year 2020/21 ...
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NOTE: These functions are only usable if a multifunction steering wheel is present in the Number Description / function vehicle and the ZENEC system is connected via an analogue SWC adapter cable + LIN bus or a vehicle-specific CAN/Stalk interface.
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Mode 2 = Fiat Ducato III Series 8 and 9. system sets the camera (CAM) function to the top left SWC button and also in the virtual SWC display on your ZENEC. The camera source can be called up later by pressing the top left SWC Radio source Press to jump forward a radio station.
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The main menu is subdivided into five sub-areas via which several functions and sources can Traffic Announcement. be called up directly. In the left-hand area there is the standard Zenec control bar with the ALT Tap to enable or disable automatic changeover to (FM Radio) with traffic (alternative button which can be assigned with a function), App List (overview of all apps) and device announcements.
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Android Auto Bluetooth OPERATING CONCEPT Widget 3 Media & Tuner The Zenec operating concept includes numerous functions. These functions can be operated via the Icon Available audio sources touch screen, some via the CarPlay and Android Auto voice function or the various sensor buttons and, depending on the configuration, via steering wheel operation.
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Each source can be called up directly via the App List. Forward 1. Tap on the App Lists icon in the standard Zenec toolbar to display the App Overview List. Media source: Tap to skip back a track. 2. Tap required source to call up the source.
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In order to be able to use mobile devices in the vehicle via Bluetooth, a one-off Bluetooth connection Tap to write a number large or small. between your ZENEC system and the mobile phone is required. After the one-off connection with Large / small the ZENEC system, the mobile phone is automatically detected and connected in future.
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In order to have a Bluetooth connection (coupling) that is as problem-free as possible, the following functional prerequisites must be fulfilled. • A maximum of 7 devices can be connected to the ZENEC system via Bluetooth. A maximum of 20 devices are recognised.
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ACCEPT AND TERMINATE CALLS Incoming calls can be accepted in different ways depending on the configuration of the vehicle in combination with the ZENEC system and interface / analogue SWC (Key 1 / Key 2) and the LIN bus connection.
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Option 2: Press the relevant button on the front / rear of the steering wheel. Reject call Option 1: Via the ZENEC system, by tapping ”Reject” Option 2: Press the relevant button on the front / rear of the steering wheel.
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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 playback page of the USB Media Player. Be it a music track, audio books, film music or podcasts: The ZENEC system can play many of the 3. Call up the playback list / file directory (playlist page).
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4. Select required track and tap to start playback. Starting with the selected track, every track in the playback list or the audio files in the folder are played back one after the other. On the ZENEC device: Tap on the following button to pause or continue the playback.
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The following repeat types can be selected: SMART PLAYLIST (AUDIO PLAYBACK LIST) Function Symbol Meaning Create a playlist for a road trip or in accordance with your own requirements. You can also manage the playlists created using the Smart Playlist function. The playlists can be given their own names. Repeat track Repeat a music track.
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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 speakers.
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Symbol Meaning • Before you couple your phone with your ZENEC system, ensure that Siri is enabled. If Siri is not Tap to skip back a video. activated on the phone, select [Settings] ➔ [Siri & Search and one of the following options to Hold down to start fast rewind.
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Prerequisite: 7. Compare the ID control number displayed on the ZENEC system with the number on the display of the iPhone. Then confirm the respective pop-up with the ID control number on the iPhone and on • Download the Android Auto App from the Google Play Store.
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Android Auto and the associated apps are made available by Google. The scope and content In order to be able to control the audio functions of the ZENEC system directly via your iPhone/iPad, depend on the app provider and can vary depending on the country variant.
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2. Download the Toolbox software (Naviextras Toolbox Download) and read through the The Zenec device (Z-N1000) must be prepared by installing some software before you can use the application instructions before taking the next steps. The toolbox is updated periodically. If a Z-N1000 navigation software on the micro SD card.
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NAVIGATION SPLIT SCREEN Figure 3 The ZENEC system allows you to activate a Navi split screen in the audio sources with the display d. The loading procedure of navigation mode should now start automatically (Figure 4). of street names and the distance to the next turn-off, the so-called “Turn to Turn” information. In this INFO: Pay attention to the NOTES for Sat-Fix.
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Distance to manoeuvre. FM TUNER Principle of the FM tuner: Receivable radio stations can be played with the ZENEC UKW RDS tuner. An integrated DSP provides a clearer sound with weaker stations by means of noise interference masking. The radio stations can be stored in a station list.
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On the ZENEC device: FM SETTINGS Tap the “TA” button in the ZENEC operating bar. All basic settings for the FM Tuner can be made in the FM settings. In order to make the required settings, tap on the respective field or symbol.
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You get clear, stable digital radio reception with the ZENEC DAB+ Twin Tuner. The background scan Wipe to the left or right with your finger in the display area of the DAB standard screen to function updates the dynamic station list in the background so that you are always offered the DAB play the previous or next station from the stored station list (Preset).
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SWITCH ENSEMBLE On the ZENEC device: Option 1: To call up DAB+ information page / main page. 2. < > Long press of left or right arrow key to switch to the previous or next ensemble. Option 2: Call up DAB+ information page / main page Call up DAB+ list.
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The multiview function allows direct manual control of the required image view on the ZENEC device. The required image section is selected via the multiview toolbar at the 2. The camera image of the selected camera is displayed.
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AAP Navi (Android Auto), CP Navi (CarPlay). 2. Tap on the screen to call up the Multiview toolbar. Queries (source query): Whenever the ZENEC system is restarted, a pop- 3. Tap on the required camera image view on the multiview toolbar.
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/ presets. The changes are taken over automatically. INFO: After switching off the ignition, the ZENEC system remains on for Delayed device the set timer time. when the timer time expires, the ZENEC is automatically shut-off shut down and switched off.
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FINE ADJUSTMENT OF SOURCE VOLUMES (GAIN) Setting Operation 1. Call up audio settings. Tap to call up the audio profile list. Presets Possible profiles: Rock / Classic / Pop / Dance / Soft / Jazz / Flat / User 1 / 2.
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X-OVER AUDIO CROSSOVER, GENERAL Phase The ZENEC X-Over function allows you to set high pass crossover frequencies, and is the frequency Possible settings: 0° (factory setting) / 180° range which lies at the transition from one frequency band to the next higher band. The audio <...
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The changes are taken over automatically. 4. Call up wireless connection settings on the ZENEC. 5. Start Wifi device search on your ZENEC system. To do this, tap “Wifi Connection”. The Hotspot name of your mobile phone appears in a ZENEC search list.
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• Possible camera logic settings: Cam. 1 / Cam. 2 / Cam. 3 / Mode 1 / Mode 2 network name / router name e.g. FritzBox xy of your routers is displayed in a ZENEC search list. • Camera 1: The reversing function is occupied with camera 1 (factory setting).
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The require display screen brightness can be individually adapted to your requirements in the You can change various ZENEC system settings in order to adapt the ZENEC system in accordance display screen settings. You can set your display screen brightness and a DAY / NIGHT brightness with requirements.
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TIME AND DATE SETTING VEHICLE DISPLAY OPTIONS (Navi widget) The ZENEC system has several synchronisation sources which can be set in the time and date You can change various vehicle display parameters for adapting the navigation widget arranged settings. You can also set the time format, change the displayed time and also select the time source on the left in the ZENEC home screen (menu) in accordance with requirements, see following (system time, DAB time or navigation time) for the time display.
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NOTE: ● The ZENEC Z-N1000 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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4. Do not switch the ignition back on until all the points in the assembly manual have been completed and the ZENEC system has been fully installed. NOTE: ● Ensure that all connectors on the rear of the device have sufficient clearance and are not ...
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Z-N1000 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Z-N1000 CONNECTION DIAGRAM (page 2) USB2 HDMI Black box connection and communication port. USB 1 FM DAB USB1: USB2: • Apple CarPlay, Apple MFI and Google Android Auto • Apple MFI USB1: USB2: • 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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Legal representative in EU: ACR S & V GmbH ∙ Industriestraße 35 ∙ D-79787 Lauchringen ∙ Germany ∙ www.zenec.com ACR Brändli + Vögeli AG hereby declares that the ZENEC -Z-N1000 CE is compliant – the EU conformity declaration can be accessed at the following Internet address: https://www.zenec.com...
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