Asus CarLink User manual

ASUS CarLink
Mirroring and Back Control IVI system
User Manual
English
E13405
First Edition
February 2018

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Table of Contents
Conventions used in this guide ................................................................................................................................................4
Notices ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Information and Emergency Procedures.................................................................................................................6
Optional items.................................................................................................................................................................................8
AM / FM radio reception behavior...........................................................................................................................................9
1. Getting to know your CarLink...................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Panel layout...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Home screen layout...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Mirroring and Synchronizing control ........................................................................................................................ 12
2.1 Setting up display and touchscreen mirroring................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Setting up multi-touch input ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Navigation............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.4 Applications ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3. CarLink app ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Navigation............................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.2 Applications ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.3 About........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23

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4. Using basic functions ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Call........................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Music....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 Multimedia ........................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4 Display.................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.5 Settings..................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
5. Steering wheel controls.................................................................................................................................................. 46
6. Setting up external GPS.................................................................................................................................................. 47
7. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................ 48
7.1 Cannot play music from USB ash drive................................................................................................................................................ 49
7.2 Bluetooth related problems....................................................................................................................................................................... 49
7.3 No voice navigation in Google Maps...................................................................................................................................................... 49
8. Specications summary ................................................................................................................................................. 50

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IMPORTANT! Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
WARNING! Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Conventions used in this guide
* Before using the device, please read the manual carefully and preserve it for future use.

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
WARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Safety Information and Emergency Procedures
To prevent damage to your device and injuring yourself or others around you, please follow the rules listed below:
Please carefully read this manual before using your product. This manual provides information on how to safely use and take
advantage of all the features of your product. Please follow the instructions in this manual on how to use your product.
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions
and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
NOTE:
• ThisCarLinkisdesignednottoplayvideosandoperateappswhiletheuserisdriving.
• Pleaseobeythetracrulesatalltimes.DONOTwatchthedisplaypanelwhiledrivingexceptwhennavigatingand
parking.
• Foryoursafety,DONOTwatchvideosoroperateappswhiledriving.Pleaseoperatethedisplaypanelonlyafterthe
car stops and the parking brake is pulled.

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WARNING!
• TheCarLinkisdesignedforvehicleswithnegativeground12VDCbatteries.DONOTconnectthisproducttoother
battery systems, especially 24V DC battery systems.
• FollowthefollowinginstructionswhenusingtheCarLink:
- The CarLink is designed for use with vehicles only.
- Set the volume to a comfortable level to avoid damage to your hearing.
- The CarLink is not designed to be operated for long periods of time with the car engine turned o. Using the CarLink
when the car engine is turned o may drain the car battery.
- DO NOT leave the CarLink in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures for long periods of time. Doing so may cause
the system to overheat, and smoke, ame, and other damages may occur.
- DO NOT use the CarLink in moist, humid, or dusty environments. Doing so may cause the system to short-circuit, and
smoke, ame, and other damages may occur. Please make sure the CarLink is not damaged by water when washing
your car or during rains.
• Ifanyoftheaboveoccurs,pleasestopusingtheCarLinkimmediatelyandturnthepowertheo.Pleasevisit
http://www.unimax.com.tw/ and contact us for assistance. Failure to do so may cause harm or damage to your
product.
NOTE: The CarLink will be interfered by mobile phone and radio signals. If the interference is too frequent, keep your
mobile phone away from the CarLink while using the mobile phone.

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Optional items
If you would like to connect extra devices (such as a GPS antennas), additional cables will be required.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT operate the CarLink while driving. Operating the CarLink while driving may distract the driver and
causeseveretracaccidents.PleaseparkthecarsafelybeforeoperatingtheCarLink.
WARNING! To prevent a at car battery, DO NOT use the CarLink for a long period of time or charge mobile phones and
tablets after the engine has been tuned o.
WARNING! DO NOT use the CarLink when a fault occurs. Continued use after the CarLink stops working, or when smoke
and strange smells are detected may cause an electrical re. Please stop using the CarLink and ask your retailer for help.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT disassemble and modify the CarLink. Never attempt to disassemble, reassemble, or repair the
CarLink by yourself. Please refer to your retailer for repairing.

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AM / FM radio reception behavior
FM signal is similar to light, it cannot bend but can be reected. Unlike the AM signal, the FM signal cannot travel over a long distance
above ground level. Therefore the broadcast distance of the FM signal is not as far as that of the AM signal. The weather conditions
and high humidity may also cause poor reception.
Multipath reception interference
Since FM signal can be reected, the device may receive direct signals and reected signals at the same time which may cause delay,
break or distortion of the sound. This problem also occurs when the car is near transmitter stations.
Unstable FM radio signal
Since the FM signal from the transmitter station travels in straight lines, it will be weaker in valleys, areas between high buildings, and
mountain areas. When the car enters these type of areas, annoying noises may occur.
Weak and strong signal
Since the transmitter stations are further away in rural areas, the signals will be weaker. When the car enters these type of areas, the
reception may drop suddenly or annoying noises may occur. When the car enters an area close to the transmitter station, the strong
signals may cause the reception to drop suddenly or annoying noises may occur.
Channel deviation
When the car is traveling close to two transmitter stations with similar frequency and the signals are both strong, the currently
playing channel may temporarily disappear and the second channel will start to play. At the same time, noises may occur due to the
interference.
AM characteristics
The AM signal can travel around obstacles (such as buildings and mountains) and be reected back to the ground from the
ionosphere. Therefore the receiving distance of the AM signal is longer than that of the FM signal, and the radio may receive two
signals from dierent radio channels with the same frequency at the same time.
FM characteristics
The receiving range of the FM signal is generally within 40~50 km from the radio station. Since the sound of stereo FM needs to be
divided into 2 channels by additional decoding, the broadcast range of stereo FM is smaller than that of mono FM.

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1. Getting to know your CarLink
1.1 Panel layout
Power button
Press this button to turn the system on or o. Press this button
for two (2) seconds to turn the system o. Press this button for
one (1) second to turn o the display (press the power, home, or
back button to turn the display back on).
Home button
Press this button to return to the home screen.
Back button
Press this button to return to the previous screen.
HDMI port
This port is reserved for mirroring the display and audio of iOS
devices only.
Mute button
Press this button to enter or exit mute mode.
Volume up button
Press this button to turn the volume up or exit mute mode.
Volume down button
Press this button to turn the volume down or exit mute mode.
USB port
This port allows you to connect USB ash drives and play media
les from it. You can also connect a USB cable to this port and
connect your smartphone to mirror the display and touchscreen
functions. Display and touchscreen mirroring support varies per
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1.2 Home screen layout
The home screen will appear after you turn the system on. Tap the icons on the menu bar to enter its menu. The menu bar includes
Call, Music, Multimedia, Display, and Settings menu.
Icon Description
Driving Restriction (icon will display when it is unlocked)
Bluetooth device connected
Syncing contacts
Tap to enter
Navigation menu
Tap to enter
App menu
Tap to enter
Settings menu
Tap to enter
Call menu
Tap to enter
Music menu
Tap to enter
Display menu
Tap to enter
Multimedia menu
Date and timeAudio info Status icons
Default home screen Home screen while mirroring

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2. Mirroring and Synchronizing control
This feature allows you to mirror your display from your smartphone, and
synchronize touchscreen inputs back to your smartphone. iOS devices only
support display and audio mirroring through the HDMI port, touchscreen inputs
are not synchronized back to your iOS devices.
2.1 Setting up display and touchscreen mirroring
1. Search for CarLink in the Play Store and install it on your smartphone.
2. Connect your smartphone to the CarLink head unit through a USB cable.
3a. When prompted“Open CarLink when this USB accessory is connected?” on your phone, tick“Use by default for this accessory“,
then tap Conrm.
3b. When prompted “CarLink will start capturing everything that’s displayed on your screen.” on your phone, tick “Do not show again“,
then tap Start now.
3c. When prompted“Complete action using CarLink” on your phone, tap ALWAYS. If the message “CarLink is not the default Car Dock
application.” appears on the screen, tap Agree and the screen will be redirected to the current Car Dock application, then tap
Clear all defaults to clear its settings
3d. When prompted“Drawing over other apps” on your phone, tick “Do not show again“, tap OK and the screen will be redirected to
the settings screen, then enable this option.
NOTE: On Xiaomi devices, in addition to the steps listed above, when prompted “Display pop-up window” on your phone, tap OK and the screen
will be redirected to the settings screen, then enable this option.
4. The home screen on CarLink will show mirroring options at the bottom. Tap Navigation or Applications to use display and
touchscreen mirroring for that option.

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NOTE:
• Beforeyoucanusetouchscreeninputmirroring,gotoGoogle Play and install
CarLink on your smartphone.
You can also connect your smartphone to the CarLink head unit through a USB cable and follow the
onscreen prompt to install the app, you will need to remove the USB cable and reconnect it again to enable
touchscreen input mirroring.
• TouchscreeninputmirroringisnotsupportedoniOSdevices,therefore
CarLink app is not available in iOS.
• Forthebestuserexperience,useasmartphonerunningAndroid5.0oraboveandusetheUSBcablethatcamewith
your smartphone. If touchscreen input mirroring is not working properly, you can try using a dierent smartphone to
test whether this feature is functioning or not.
• Unlockyoursmartphonebeforeusingtouchscreeninputmirroring.
• TobeabletostreamaudioontheCarLinkfromyourphone,pairyoursmartphoneviaBluetoothbeforemirroring.If
your smartphone is not paired, the CarLink will guide you in the pairing process.
• PrioritizeusingtheCarLinkscreenfortouchscreeninputs,operatingtouchscreeninputsonthesmartphonemight
disable touchscreen input mirroring.
• Ifyouencounterconnectionortouchscreeninputmirroringissues,disconnectandreconnecttheUSBcable.
• LogintoyouraccountonyoursmartphonebeforeconnectingittotheCarLink.Toprotectyourpersonalinformation,
a black screen will be displayed on the CarLink and touchscreen input mirroring function will not be available before
you log in to your account.

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NOTE:
• Ifyouencounteranyproblemwhileusingtouchscreeninputmirroringonyoursmartphone,disconnectand
reconnect the USB cable, uninstall and reinstall the app, or contact the app vendor for more information.
• ThisfeatureissupportedonsmartphonesrunningAndroid5.0orabove.Ifyoursmartphonesupportstouchscreen
input mirroring (Refer to page 13), in addition to display mirroring, you can use the touchscreen on the CarLink to
mirror inputs to your smart phone after setting up Bluetooth on your smartphone and restarting touchscreen input
mirroring. If your smartphone does not support touchscreen input mirroring, only the display will be mirrored. Refer
to page 37 for more details on setting up Bluetooth on your smartphone.
• TouchscreeninputmirroringisnotsupportedoniOSdevices,onlydisplayandaudiomirroringviaHDMIissupported.
Compatible iOS devices include iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE,
iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Mini 4.
• Duringmirroring,pressthehomebuttonontheCarLinktoreturntotheCarLinkhomescreen,orpressthehome
button on your smartphone to return to the most recent screen in the CarLink app.
• Duringmirroring,touchscreeninputexperienceontheCarLinktouchscreenmayvarytothatonthesmartphone.
• Iftouchscreeninputmirroringfails,tryupdatingyoursmartphonetothelatestrmware.Touchscreeninputmirroring
may not be supported on some smartphones due to software variation across dierent manufacturers. Please refer
to the Touchscreen mirroring compatible smartphones table for more information. If your smartphone supports
touchscreen input mirroring and is already updated to the latest rmware but still fails to mirror touchscreen inputs,
contact your smartphone manufacturer for more assistance.
• Refertopage 21 for more information on the CarLink app.

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Touchscreen mirroring compatible smartphones (single touch input)
Manufacturer Model Android
version
Display
mirroring
Touchscreen
mirroring
ASUS
ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML)-32GB 5.0 Supported Supported
ZenFone 3 5.2" (ZE520KL)-64GB
(FW 13.20.10.137 or above) 6.0 Supported Supported
ZenFone 3 5.5" (ZE552KL)-64GB
(FW 13.20.10.137 or above) 6.0 Supported Supported
ZenFone ZOOM (ZX551ML)-64G 5.0 Supported Supported
ZenFone Sele 5.0 Supported Supported
ZenFone Laser 5.0 Supported Supported
Google Nexus 7 5.1 Supported Supported
HTC
Desire 8 5.0 Supported Supported
One M8 6.0 Supported Supported
One M9 6.0 Supported Supported
One A9 6.0 Supported Supported
10 7.0 Supported Not supported
Desire 10 Pro 7.0 Supported Supported
HUAWEI
P8 5.0 Supported Supported
P9 Plus 6.0 Supported Supported
GR5 2017 6.0 Supported Supported
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Manufacturer Model Android
version
Display
mirroring
Touchscreen
mirroring
LG
G3 (D855) 5.0 Supported Supported
G4 6.0 Supported Supported
G5 6.0 Supported Supported
Xiaomi Mi5 6.0 Supported Not supported
OPPO F1 5.1 Supported Supported
R9s 6.0 Supported Not supported
SAMSUNG
Galaxy S4 5.0 Supported Supported
GALAXY S5 16G (G900I) 5.0 Supported Supported
GALAXY Note 5 5.1 Supported Supported
GALAXY S6 5.1 Supported Supported
GALAXY S7 32G 7.0 Supported Not supported
Sony
Xperia Z3 5.1 Supported Supported
Xperia Z5 5.1 Supported Supported
Xperia X Performance 7.0 Supported Supported
Xperia X Compact 7.0 Supported Supported
* The smartphones listed in the table has been tested and passed. If your smartphone is not listed, this simply means that it has not
been tested and does not mean it is not supported.
** Support for the smartphones might change with smartphone rmware updates.

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2.2 Setting up multi-touch input
To set up multi-touch input support, follow the steps below,
contact your smartphone manufacturer if you need help:
1. Settings > About > Software information > Build number
(tap a few times) > Settings > Additional settings (on Xiaomi
devices) > Developer options > USB debugging > Complete.
2. Connect the smartphone with a USB cable to the CarLink,
when prompted“Allow USB debugging?”, tap OK within ten
(10) seconds.
NOTE: The screenshots are for reference only.
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Touchscreen mirroring compatible smartphones (multi-touch input)
Manufacturer Model Android
version
Display
mirroring
Multi-touch
mirroring
ASUS
ZenFone 2 (ZE550ML)-16GB 5.0 Supported Supported
ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500CL)-16GB 5.0.1 Supported Supported
ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE601KL)-32GB 6.0.1 Supported Supported
ZenFone 3 5.5”(ZE552KL)-64GB 6.0.1 Supported Supported
ZenFone Sele (ZD551KL)-16GB 6.0.1 Supported Supported
ZenFone ZOOM (ZX551ML)-64G 5.0 Supported Supported
Google Nexus 5X 7.1.2 Supported Supported
Nexus 6 7.0 Supported Supported
HTC
One A9 6.0.1 Supported Supported
Desire 820s 5.0.2 Supported Supported
One E9+ 5.0.2 Supported Supported
Desire 10 pro 6.0 Supported Supported
HUAWEI
P8 5.0.1 Supported Supported
P9 lite 6.0 Supported Supported
P9+ 7.0 Supported Supported
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Manufacturer Model Android
version
Display
mirroring
Multi-touch
mirroring
HUAWEI GR5 2017 6.0 Supported Supported
Mate 9 7.0 Supported Supported
LG
G3 (D855) 5.0 Supported Supported
G4 6.0 Supported Supported
G5 7.0 Supported Supported
V10(H962) 64GB 5.1 Supported Supported
X Style (K200DSK) 6.0.1 Supported Supported
MEIZU m2 note 5.1 Supported Supported
MI Redmi Note 3 5.1.1 Supported Supported
5S 6.0.1 Supported Supported
Nextbit Robin 7.1.1 Supported Supported
OPPO A57 7.1.1 Supported Supported
R9s 6.0.1 Supported Supported
SAMSUNG
Galaxy A5(2016) 16GB 5..1.1 Supported Supported
Galaxy J7(2016) 6.0.1 Supported Supported
Galaxy J2 Prime 6.0.1 Supported Supported
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Manufacturer Model Android
version
Display
mirroring
Multi-touch
mirroring
SAMSUNG
Galaxy Note 3 5.0 Supported Supported
Galaxy Note 5 6.0.1 Supported Supported
Galaxy S6 32G (G9208) 6.0.1 Supported Supported
Galaxy S7 32G 7.0 Supported Supported
GalaxyS7 Edge 32G 7.0 Supported Supported
Sony Xperia X Compact 7.0 Supported Supported
Sony Sony Xperia C5 Ultra 5.1 Supported Supported
Sony Xperia X 32GB 7.0 Supported Supported
Sony Xperia X Performance 7.1.1 Supported Supported
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 6.0.1 Supported Supported
* The smartphones listed in the table has been tested and passed. If your smartphone is not listed, this simply means that it has not
been tested and does not mean it is not supported.
** Support for the smartphones might change with smartphone rmware updates.