Carshow Cs-gm1012 gm series Operating manual

Multi-Media Navigation System Installation Guide Rev C

GM Series

Installation Guide

NOTICE OF INTENDED INSTALLATION AND USE

THE CAR SHOW MULTI-MEDIA NAVIGATION SYSTEMS CONTAIN AN INTERNAL VIDEO PLAYER, WHICH

IS NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER. THE VIDEO PLAYER IS DISABLED WHEN THE

VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THROUGH A CONNECTION TO THE PARKING BRAKE.

THE INSTALLER OF THIS PRODUCT MUST INSURE THE VIDEO DISABLE CONNECTION IS

WORKING PROPERLY PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE.

IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH SAFE OPERATION

OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND COULD ALSO

VIOLATE STATE AND/OR FEDERAL LAW.

CAR SHOW DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY

RESULT FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED INSTALLATION AND/OR USE.

STOP

Damage to the vehicle may occur

Do not proceed until process has been completed

CAUTION

Process must be carefully observed in order to reduce

the risk of damage to the accessory or vehicle

CRITICAL

Process must be carefully observed in order to ensure a

quality installation

TOOLS and EQUIPMENT

Specific tools and equipment recommended for this

process

SAFETY RISK

Observe safe practices, this process can be dangerous

and there is a risk of personal injury

TESTING and TROUBLESHOOTING

Content specific testing and troubleshooting points

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PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION

Before you start, please read these critical steps below

STEP

BEFORE YOU START THE

INSTALLATION,

READ THIS GUIDE!

CHECK THE BATTERY

Test the battery voltage to make sure it’s fully charged

This only takes seconds and can save hours of

troubleshooting later.

TURN THE VEHICLE

OFF

Keep the Vehicle Off during the installation to avoid

setting various Vehicle Faults

Keep the Vehicle OFF during the

installation

Failure to follow this may cause the AIRBAG FAULT

SENSOR to become enabled. Dealer Service

Departments charge a significant fee to reset the Fault

Sensor.

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REMOVE THE FACTORY RADIO

2012 GMC Sierra Shown

You will need to remove multiple interior trim components prior to removing the factory radio.

The following steps will help guide you through this process.

STEP

Tools Required:

7mm nut-driver

Panel pry tool

Carefully Remove Right Dash Trim

Remove the right side dash trim using thin pry tool

Carefully Remove Upper Left Dash Trim

Remove the upper Left dash trim using thin pry tool

Lower Shift Lever

Make sure parking brake is engaged!!

Carefully pull shift lever down to ease dash panel

removal.

Remove Dash Trim

Cautiously remove dash trim using caution not to break

plastic. Pull dash trim towards you.

CAUTION

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Unplug Dash Panel Harnesses

Carefully unplug dash panel harnesses

Remove Climate Controls

Use 7mm socket to remove 2 x 7mm bolts to remove

climate control assembly

Unplug Climate Controls

Carefully unplug climate control assembly

Remove Radio Mounting Bolts

Use 7mm socket to remove 4 x 7mm radio

mounting bolts

Unplug radio Harnesses

Carefully unplug all harnesses at back of radio

CAUTION

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LOCATING REMOTE COMPONENTS

You will need to mount the GPS and Optional Satellite Radio Antennas on the exterior of the vehicle.

STEP

Use Caution around SRS Components

It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the safety

equipment in the vehicle is NOT adversely affected by

installation of this system. Ensure that the routing of the

harnesses do NOT obstruct airbags, SRS or other safety

devices.

Mount the GPS and Sat Radio antenna

on the EXTERIOR of the Vehicle

Route the GPS harness away from other power harnesses

in the vehicle.

This will help to ensure optimum performance of the GPS

system.

INSTALL THE CAR SHOW NAVIGATION SYSTEM

You will need to prepare the Navigation System for installation in the vehicle.

STEP

Connect the Power and GPS Harnesses

The GPS Harness must be properly seated into connector.

Also be sure steering wheel control connector is securely

connected.

Failure to follow this step may result in poor GPS signal

and steering wheel controls being inop.

Connect Optional Harnesses such as

iPod, Satellite Radio, Camera

These harnesses must be fully engaged prior to the system

installation.

See the Main Harness Diagram below for more information

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CarShow PP-GM-1210-2 Main harness comes pre-

wired for NON-Amplified (Non-Bose) systems.

If your vehicle is equipped with Bose amplification

(Bose will be on speaker grills), you will need to

connect the PP-GM-1210-8

amp harness (shown at right). This harness connects

to “amp pre-out” port on back of CarShow unit.

Chime Module Placement

Be sure to install chime module with speaker facing

down

Harness Connections

Be sure to securely connect all harnesses

Re-install Radio Mounting Bolts

Use 7mm socket to re-install 4 x 7mm radio

mounting bolts

Reconnect Climate Controls

Carefully reconnect climate control assembly

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Re-install Climate Control Bolts

Use 7mm socket to re-install 2 x 7mm radio

mounting bolts

Turn the vehicle ON and confirm the

unit is fully operational

With the connectors Fully Engaged, turn the vehicle

on and press the RESET located at lower right corner

of radio face

Reconnect Dash Panel Harnesses

Carefully reconnect dash panel harnesses

Re-install Dash Trim

Cautiously re-install dash trim using caution not to

break plastic.

ENABLE INSTALLER SETTINGS

You will need to select certain Installer setting based on any Optional Equipment that you may have

installed

STEP

Launch the Installer Setting Screen

From any screen with the Menu Button, follow these

steps to display the Installer Setting Screen:

1) From any Screen, select “Menu”

2) From the Menu Screen, select “Settings”

3) Press “Keypad,” Press “1120” and “Enter”

CAUTION

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Select the individual Settings as needed

for the installed components

Selectable options vary by product and installation.

Select the options as applicable for the installed

optional components.

ResLink Sat Radio Settings

Be sure that OE Sat option is configured properly.

If OEM Sat radio is desired, “Factory Sat” option needs

to be set to “ON.”

If “aftermarket” Sirius tuner (SCC1) is being used, set

“Factory Sat” option to “Off.”

BLUETOOTH PHONE NOTICE

If this Vehicle is equipped with FACTORY BLUETOOTH, the “BT” option must be set

to “OFF”in the Installer Setting Menu.

ONLY ONE BT System can be Paired at a time (either Factory GM OR CarShow)

Perform Pre-Delivery Tests

You will need to perform several Pre-Delivery Tests to ensure customer satisfaction

Some equipment may be optional

STEP

Turn the vehicle ON and System ON

Confirm the unit starts up properly

Troubleshooting

1) Reset the System while the Vehicle is ON

2) Confirm all connectors are properly installed

3) Check the Vehicle and System Fuses

Select RADIO as the Source

Confirm that the AM and FM reception are as expected

Troubleshooting

1) Confirm Antenna is properly connected.

2) Reset the System

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Select SATELLITE RADIO as the Source

Troubleshooting

1) Confirm the antenna has unobstructed view of the sky

2) Confirm the antenna is located on the outside of the

vehicle

Select iPod as the Source

Confirm iPod is communicating and playback is OK

Troubleshooting

1) Confirm the harnesses are properly engaged

2) Reset the System

Select CD as the Source

Confirm CD audio playback is OK

Troubleshooting

1) Confirm the disc is store bought and in good condition

2) Reset the system

Select DVD as the Source

Confirm DVD video playback is OK

Troubleshooting

1) Ensure the Park Brake is set to view video

2) Confirm the disc is store bought and in good condition

3) Reset the system

Confirm the Video Disable Circuit is

properly Operating.

The Brake Wire must be connected to the Park Brake

Indicator Wire to complete a ground when the brake is

engaged.

Select Phone as the Source

Confirm Phone Pairing is successful

Consult Quick Start Guide for Bluetooth pairing instructions

Note: This screen will NOT appear if OEM BT is being used

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Select NAV as the Source

Confirm the Navigation loads and signal strength is OK

Troubleshooting

1) Confirm the antenna has an unobstructed view of the

sky

2) Confirm the antenna is located on the outside of the

vehicle

3) Confirm the antenna is properly connected

Select Reverse Camera

Confirm the backup camera screen shows in reverse

Troubleshooting

1) Confirm “Reverse Trigger” is set to ON in the Installer

Settings

2) Confirm the Reverse Trigger wire is attached properly

3) Confirm the Camera is receiving 12VDC as required

Select OnStar (If Equipped)

Confirm OnStar Operator is heard

Troubleshooting

1) Confirm the OnStar Connector is engaged in the unit

Reset the System

Steering Wheel Controls

Test Steering Wheel Controls

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Service and Optional Parts List

Part Number Description

PP-GM1210-2 Harness, GM-Series Main

CS-GM1012-12 Installation Guide, GM-Series

CS108 Quick Start Guide. GM-Series

PP-GM1210-5 Control, Remote GM-Series

PP-GM1210-6 Harness, Rear Video

PP-GM1210-7 Harness, Bose Subwoofer (Centerpoint)

PP-GM1210-8 Harness, STD Bose

PP-SW-RESLink GM Can Module

PP1005 Antenna, GPS, 5 meters

PP1006 Ground Plate, GPS Antenna

PP1007 Harness, Line Level Pre-Out w/ Sub

PP1008 Harness, AUX IN/Cam In**

PP1009 Harness, AUX Out**

PP1011 Harness, External BT Mic

PP1012 Harness, AUX in 3.5/RCA

PP1014 Display Cleaning Cloth

PP1010 Harness, Sirius Tuner*

DP-1047 GPS Antenna Windshield Mount*

DP-1066 Camera, License Plate Black*

DP-1067 Camera, License Plate Chrome*

DP-1068 Camera, Universal Black*

* Optional Accessories

** Cannot be used in vehicles equipped with OEM Rear Seat Entertainment

Harness Diagram

Back Of CarShow Unit

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