CarShow GM Series User manual

Navigation
Bluetooth Hands-Free
iPod®and MP3 compatible
Back-up camera ready
Play DVDs, Audio CDs, MP3 Discs
Supports steering wheel controls
Customizable backgrounds
Satellite Radio ready
Bluetooth Phonebook and favorites
Supports OEM Bluetooth and SAT Radio
Multimedia
Navigation
System Quick Start Guide
GM Series

NOTICE OF INTENDED USE
Some features of CarShow Systems are not intended for viewing by the driver when the vehicle is in motion, such as
movie playback. When using navigation, minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen and use voice prompts
as much as possible. Avoid prolonged use of the touch screen controls. Such use might distract the driver or interfere
with the driver’s safe operation of the vehicle, and thus result in serious injury or death. Such use might also violate state
or local laws.
Rosen Electronics LP disclaims any liability for
any bodily injury or property damage that might result
from any improper or unintended use.
ABOUT THE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS
This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are
prohibited.
iPod®and iPhone®are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
NAVIGATION MAPS
Car navigation maps are frequently updated. While the database was judged to be as ac-
curate as possible at the time of its release, a map database can never be 100% accurate.
Road information that is maintained in the map databases, such as turn restrictions or road
names may change over time.
Errors or missing information in the map data are not covered by the Product Warranty. New
and/or updates for the map data are the responsibility of the End-user.
NOTE: Features listed in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2012 by CarShow Entertainment Systems. All rights reserved. Except as permitted
under the Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in
any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written
permission of CarShow Entertainment Systems.

Button & Knob Functions
1) DISC: CD/DVD Source
2) : Previous Station/Track
3) : Next Station/Track
4) NAV: Enter/Exit Navigation
5) RADIO: Radio Function
6) MODE: Change Sources
7) MENU: Enter/Exit Setting Menu
8) MUTE : ON/OFF
●Power: Press & hold
●Press for display to Dim/Off/On
●Volume Control
●Turn to change station/track
●Press for audio menu
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For complete Owner’s and Navigation Manuals,
please visit
CarShow Electronics online at
www.CarShowElectronics.com

●Turn to change station/track
●Press for audio menu
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Your system will automatically default to the last screen you were on prior to turning off the unit.
The Information Bar is located at the
top of the screen. Depending on the
source, it will provide information or content
sensitive controls
This will take you to the Settings
Menu for advanced control settings.
The Source Tabs located at the bottom of
the screen will give you direct access to
common sources.
Screen Organization
Note:“PHONE” is highlighted BLUE when a phone is paired to CarShowBluetooth.
Customizing Source Tabs
You have the option to customize the Source Tabs
3-6 on the bottom of the screen.
AM/FM, DISC and PHONE are not customizable.
To access the tab menu:
1) Press MENU and select SETTINGS
2) In left panel, select TABS
3) For each tab select the left and right arrows to
toggle through the selections
4) Once you are satised with your choices,
press RETURN to save. The customized tabs
will now appear
The Basics
Voice Dial Screen Dimmer Mute ON/OFF
(if supported)
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Short touch to seek previous and
next available stations.
Touch to scan. Each station will
play for several seconds.
Push the volume knob for Tuning, push again
to go back to volume. In Tuning mode,
after several seconds it will automatically
go back to volume if it is not used.
Note: This is only for vehicles with one knob.
Touch to select AM1 & 2 and FM1,2 & 3
preset screens.
To set a station as a Preset, press and hold the
button. The name of the channel for SAT Radio
or station frequency for AM/FM Radio will
appear in the button when saved.
Short touch the desired Preset button to select
that channel.
Touch to select SAT 1,2 & 3 preset
screens
Use numeric keypad to directly enter a
channel station (Only for Sirius radio)
Short touch to seek previous and
next available stations.
Channel Selection
* OPTIONAL:Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
Preset Channels
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Radio
To learn how to access preset channels while in navigation mode, please refer to the Navigation
section of this Quick Start Guide.
Your unit will default to factory Satellite Radio.
If you would like to use the CarShowSatellite
Radio functions, please contact your dealer.

To learn how to access preset channels while in navigation mode, please refer to the Navigation
section of this Quick Start Guide.
You can access music les on your iPod by using your Apple iPod cable to connect to the
unit. Simply plug it into the Factory USB (if equipped) or the CarShow USB slot located on
the rear of the unit.
Touch Button Descriptions
Press once to restart current track, press
again for Previous Track
Play/Pause
Next track
Repeat the current played song
Shufe tracks
Search for artist, album, or song by the
rst letter
Main iPod root menu
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Note: Sleep mode should be enabled on the iPod to reduce battery drain if the iPod is left connected with
the vehicle off.
Root Menu
Use this to toggle between Video and Audio
menus
Use to search by rst letter
Toggle between song details and root menu
From the list of songs, press once to play the
track and the song playing will be highlighted
Press a second time to display song details and
album artwork.
Select to go back to track list
To Play a Song
Note: A special iPod video cable is required
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DVD
Previous Chapter
Play/Pause
Next Chapter
Shows information such as Chapter,
Time Elapsed, etc
Main DVD menu
Exit Menu and return to full screen
DVD Settings menu
Long Touch in DVD mode to show the DVD
control screen. To return to full screen,
either touch the image or leave the screen
idle for several seconds.
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CD
Press once to restart current track,
press again for Previous Track
Play/Pause
Next track
Repeat the current played song
Shufe tracks
Search for artist, album, or song
Main CD root menu
CD/DVD
Note: DVD video can only be viewed if parking brake is engaged.

Note: DVD video can only be viewed if parking brake is engaged.
Note: This system requires a Bluetooth enabled phone. Bluetooth phones and software vary by brand
and date of manufacture. Some phones or phone functions may not be compatible or may operate dif-
ferently with this system during use. Phone compatibility problems are not warrantable issues.
There are several different Bluetooth screens
in the PHONE function. The rst screen you
will see is the Call Screen. To switch between
screens, press the PHONE tab repeatedly or
select from one of the options below.
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Favorites will display your selected
favorite Contacts
Lists the Contacts from your phone
Call Log lists Dialed, Received and
Missed calls
Devices menu will be shown to setup
your phone
You can dial the number from your
phone or use the touch-screen
shown at the right by entering the
number, then press the Call button.
Press to end the call.
Clear last number
Press to transfer call between phone
and car speakers.
Making/Ending A Call
Press the keyboard
button to access the Call
Screen below
*Optional -Bluetooth General
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Your unit will default to factory Bluetooth. If you would like to use the CarShow
Bluetooth functions, please contact your dealer.

Pairing Your Phone
CarShow: Set your phone into discoverable mode.
1) Select DEVICES from the Bluetooth menu
2) Press “Add”
3) After several seconds, the unit will display all
devices within range.
4) Select your phone from then list, then “Connect”
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Bluetooth Pairing
For Factory Bluetooth, please refer to vehicle owner’s manual

Select Auto Connect If you desire the system’s
Bluetooth feature to automatically detect your
phone when the system is turned on.
You can also change the Pin Code and
Microphone settings in the Setup screen.
Setup Tab
5) “Pairing” will be displayed on the screen. After
the connection succeeds on your phone, enter
the password (1234). The system will indicate
“Pairing Successful” when your phone is
connected and its name will be displayed
on the unit.
Please note that an authorization request will
appear on your phone. You must accept it before
your phone can share contacts, phonebook and
call history.
6) Press “Close” and you will exit back to the main
Bluetooth menu. The name of your phone will
appear in the top menu bar.
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Contacts
Call List
Favorites
While your phone is paired, your contacts will
be displayed. This may take several seconds
to load.
When you select a contact from the list, all
associated numbers will be displayed on the left
screen.
Press to set a number as a Favorite
Press to search your Contacts list using the
alpha keypad
You can save up to 5 numbers in the Favorites
folder.
In order to replace a favorite, you will need to
delete the existing number rst, as the unit will
not override it.
Bluetooth Music
The call list can be used to view your dialed,
received and missed calls.
The unit will display as many calls that you can
view from your phone.
You can also quickly access your Contacts and
Favorites from this screen.
To make a call from the list, touch the number
on the screen and it will automatically dial the
number.
You can play the music stored on your phone by
pressing MENU and selecting A2DP.
From your phone, access your music and select
a song to play.
You can use the Previous, Play/Pause, Next
and Stop buttons on the unit to navigate through
your music
Note: Some phones do not support this feature
Bluetooth Options

Press to enter the Settings Menu. To
change system settings, select desired
option.
You can customize the style of your unit with
backgrounds
Main
Camera
Style
Settings Menu Screen
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Main Screen
Camera Screen
Style Screen
Clock: Set clock to display 12hr, 24hr or OFF
Note: The time displayed is controlled by
GPS. Please refer to the navigation section for
instructions on adjusting the time zone.
Beep: Turn button beep ON/OFF
OSD: Set display language
TS Calibrate: Calibrate the Touch Screen
Reverse Trigger: For backup camera ON/OFF
Mute Audio: Mute ON/OFF while in reverse
Illumination: Set to Auto/ON/OFF for the unit
button
Highlight Color: White, Gold, Green, Red, Blue
and Aqua
Background: Select from several options
Settings
Note:If an option is unavailable, it will be grayed out.

To access navigation, press the NAV button on the left side of the unit.
To exit navigation, you will need to press the same NAV button.
Entering Navigation
Note: The only way to exit navigation is by selecting the NAV button on the left side of the
unit as pictured above.
Before operating your CarShow Navigation system, please carefully read and
follow the instructions provided in the “Safety Information and Precautions”
located on the inside back cover of this Quick Start Guide.
When the navigation software starts, you will see the reminder warning to use your
navigation software safely and lawfully.
Start Up
You must accept these conditions to continue
Please refer to the User’s Manual for additional information and warning on proper
use of the CarShow Navigation product.
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Navigation

To access navigation, press the NAV button on the left side of the unit.
To exit navigation, you will need to press the same NAV button.
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Understanding the Map
Select the Quick
Menu to access the
most used functions
These displays show
you the distance, time
left and the estimated
arrival time of your trip
The top part of the screen shows
you what the next street is and which
direction to turn on your route
Shows you the street
you are currently on
Access the Navigation Menu
Find an address or Point of Interest and
access the Favorites and History menu
Displays the route details and allows
you to edit, change or cancel existing
route
Displays current position, surrounding
map area and route.
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Modifying Existing Routes
You can modify an existing route by accessing
either the Quick Menu or Main Navigation menu
Quick Menu
Located in the top right corner of the
map screen is the Quick Menu. In
this screen, there is a selection of
functions that are frequently needed
during navigation.
You can use this option to search for
places of interest along the way of
your route, such as: Gas Stations,
Restaurants, Parking, etc.
You can use this option to se-
lect an alternative route to your
destination.
This option is a good way to
change road types and modes.
You can avoid highways, allow
toll roads, etc.

While in navigation, you can access the current
Audio function you are listening to (Radio, SAT,
iPod and CD) without leaving navigation.
Note: This will not scroll through all stations in
Radio and SAT mode, only presets.
Accessing Audio Functions in Navigation
There are several features in navigation that allows you to interact with functions within the
CarShow unit.
PREV/NEXT arrows on the unit
Radio/SAT Radio:
Previous Preset
Next Preset
iPod/CD:
Previous Song/Track
Next Song/Track
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Enter or Find Address
If you are on the Map screen, press MENU. In the Navigation Menu, select Find Address.
Note: By default, the software proposes the country and state where you are currently
located.
1. Touch “City Name” and the key-
board screen will appear.
2. Your current city will automatically
default. To search for a different city,
start typing each letter of the City
name
Tap to conrm city
3. A “Select City” screen will appear.
This will show a list of cities that
match your selection. Touch the city
you desire.
4. Select “Street” and the keyboard
screen will appear.
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7. Repeat these steps for House number,
or if you do not know it, you can select the
SELECT STREET option.
8. A map will appear.
Click Next and a short
summary of the route will ash on the
screen for a few seconds.
9. After the summary, the map ap-
pears showing the entire route.
Tap to start your journey.
5. Start typing each letter of the street
name.
6. A Street Name list will appear. Se-
lect the one you are looking for.

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Setting Favorites
You can set Favorite destinations (like Home, etc) so you do not have to enter it manually
each time.
-Once you have entered all information and press
DONE, in the next screen, you will select MORE
-Select ADD TO FAVORITES
-It will take you to keyboard where you can rename
your favorite. (Example: HOME)
-Select DONE and you Favorite is now saved.
Route History
You can also set a Favorite from the History
section. Please see below.
You can search through the History menu to access
past routes or to set a past route as a Favorite.
-From the QUICK MENU or SETTINGS in the main
menu, select HISTORY
- To set as a Route, select the address, then tap
SELECT.
-To set as a Favorite, select the address, then tap
MORE. Select ADD TO FAVORITES.
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Adjusting the Time Zone
To adjust the time displayed on the unit, please use the steps below.
1. Press MENU in the bottom left
corner of the screen
2. Select SETTINGS
---->REGIONAL
---->Time Zone
3. Now you are in the clock setting screen.
-Use can set the time zone to change
automatically when entering a new time
zone.
-Use the minus and plus icons to adjust
the time in increments of 15 min
-Set Daylight Savings OFF/ON
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