ESX VN830 User manual
VISION ANDROID™ SERIES
SMART NAVICEIVER
MOBILE INTERNET VIA Wi-Fi
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VN830
OWNER‘S
MANUAL
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Always follow the instructions in this manual before using the device. Please keep this manual
easily accessible in the vehicle for future reference.
INDEX
General Information .............................................................................................................................3
Safety Information................................................................................................................................5
1. Operation...........................................................................................................................................8
1.1 Function keys & controls .....................................................................................................8
1.2 Reset button......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 SD card slot .........................................................................................................................9
1.4 Status bar........................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 Touchscreen....................................................................................................................... 11
1.6 Main menus .......................................................................................................................12
1.7 App menus.........................................................................................................................13
1.8 Split screen ........................................................................................................................14
1.9 Camera ..............................................................................................................................15
2. Settings ...........................................................................................................................................16
2.1 Internet connection via WiFi / hotspot ................................................................................16
2.2 Date / time ..........................................................................................................................17
2.3 Language............................................................................................................................17
2.4 Google account ..................................................................................................................18
2.5 Screen brightness...............................................................................................................18
2.6 Wall paper ..........................................................................................................................19
2.7 Steering wheel remote control............................................................................................20
2.8 DSP (sound settings)..........................................................................................................21
2.9 Navigation...........................................................................................................................22
2.10 Car settings ........................................................................................................................23
2.11 Car Info...............................................................................................................................25
2.12 My car.................................................................................................................................25
3. Basic functions...............................................................................................................................26
3.1 FM/AM radio (analog).........................................................................................................26
3.2 DAB+ radio (digital) ............................................................................................................ 27
3.3 Phone .................................................................................................................................28
3.4 BT music ............................................................................................................................29
3.5 Audio player........................................................................................................................30
3.6 Video player........................................................................................................................31
3.7 File explorer........................................................................................................................32
3.8 AUX ....................................................................................................................................32
3.9 Media Connect iOS ............................................................................................................33
3.10 Media Connect Android ......................................................................................................34
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Distribution:
Audio Design Lautsprecher Vertriebs GmbH
Am Breilingsweg 3, DE-76709 Kronau/Deutschland
The Audio Design Lautsprecher Vertriebs GmbH hereby declares that the radio system type VN830
complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following Internet address: www.esxnavi.de/ce
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear customer,
The Android operating system is an open platform that allows you to personalize your device according
to your wishes. You can download apps from the Google Play Store after registering and using them on
your device.
The company Audio Design has no inuence on the content or function of these apps. For this reason,
we can not assume any liability for the functionality, operation or damage resulting from the download
and / or use of apps. Audio Design can not provide service for the apps installed or installed on the de-
vice. Use is always at your own risk. If you have any questions, especially about content or how it works,
please contact the developer of the app.
To ensure the safety of the driver, the occupants and other road users, it is essential that the driver
always focuses on the trafc.
ATTENTION: Your ESX device has an internal memory with a limited capacity. By downloading apps,
pictures and music you ll up this memory. When the memory is full, there is a possibility that apps may
stop working or be of limited use. If so, you’ll need to delete apps or content to restore the feature. You
are responsible for the management of the store.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
SPECIFICATIONS RADIO TYPE
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
INTENDED USE OF THE DEVICE
This device is only suitable for use in a vehicle with an on-board voltage of 12 volts, negative ground. In
the event of misuse, incorrect installation or changes, the operating license and the warranty become void.
Function Band Information Frequency Range Max. emitted power
GPS GLONASS 1.575 / 1.602 MHz –
AM Radio Medium wave 520 ~ 1.700 Hz –
FM Radio Band II 87,5 ~ 108 MHz –
DAB Radio Band III (5A – 13F) 174 ~ 239,2 MHz –
Bluetooth Version 5.0 2.400 ~ 2.484 MHz 30,0 dBm
WiFi / W-LAN IEEE802.11b/g/n 2.400 MHz
5.000 MHz
16,0 dBm
13,0 dBm
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
In general, the assembly and installation of the device should be made by a trained and technically
skilled specialists.
If you have any problems with operating the device, contact your specialist dealer or the Audio Design
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION
LEGAL NOTICE
• ESX or Audio Design GmbH are in no way afliated with the car manufacturer or any of its subsidiar-
ies or afliated companies connected to, or is acting on its behalf or with its authorization.
• All registered product names, trade marks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
• This owner‘s manual was made with the utmost care.
• Technical changes and errors reserved.
Due to the ongoing development of this device, it is possible that the information in this manual is incom-
plete or is not matching to the delivery status.
Please visit periodically www.esxnavi.de on the internet, to check if additional information and updates
are available.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Thisdeviceisequippedwithhighprecisionandsensitivetechniqueandshouldalwaysbetreatedwithcaution.
Please note the following tips to avoid endangering the warranty and extend the life of the appliance.
• Children under 12 should not operate the device. Keep the device and all accessories away from small
children.
• Keep the device and its components dry. The effects of water, liquid or moisture can cause damage
to the vehicle, the device itself or injury.
• Keep the device and its components away from excessive heat. High temperatures may shorten the life of
appliance of the electrical components.
• Keep the device and its components away from excessive cold. Extreme temperature changes and
moisture inside the device may cause the breaking of certain components. Do not to drop the device
and avoid violent shocks or excessive shaking.
• Do not use strong chemical cleaners, solvents or water to clean the device. Use a slightly moistened
cotton cloth.
• Replace a blown fuse only with a new one with the same values. However, before replacing a defec-
tive fuse, rst check what the cause of the short circuit is. Start with the power cable. If the fuse blows
again, there is a malfunction in the device. In this case, you should contact your authorized dealer.
If you have to dispose of the device, please note that no electronic devices may be disposed
of with household waste. Dispose of the device in a suitable recycling facility in accordance
with local waste regulations. If necessary, consult your local authority or your dealer.
DISPOSAL
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Note any time the trafc regulations of the country in which the device is operated.
• Please ensure, that with the engine turned off the vehicle‘s battery does not discharge fully. The de-
vice is another electrical consumer which must be operated with the engine running, other-wise the
vehicle‘s battery will be discharged and the vehicle can not be started.
• Set the volume of the device only as loud, that you are still be able to hear warning signals (e.g. police
sirens) and trafc noise inside the vehicle.
• Operate the device as driver only if it‘s absolutely necessary and in the driving safety is not compro-
mised. The same stands for looking at the screen. If necessary, better park your vehicle at a safe and
appropriate location.
• The trafc rules of the EU prohibit to view moving pictures or movies while driving, if the screen of the
device is installed within sight of the driver, as he may be distracted. View the screen as driver only
for the navigation function, and then only briey that you will not be distracted. Note at any time the
local trafc regulations. In an accident, regress claims could be made by the car insurance company.
• This device is not a substitute for your personal judgment or perception. All suggested routes from the
navigation system should never be taken as a reason to disregard the local trafc rules. Your personal
assessment of trafc or your knowledge of safe driving practices is paramount. Always match your
driving with the current trafc situation.
• Do not follow the suggested routes, if the navigation system instructs you to take an unsafe or illegal
way, puts you in an unsafe situation, or directs you into an area which you consider unsafe.
• If problems occur while driving, park the vehicle in a safe and appropriate place to continue before
you operate.
• Please use only the included original accessories. Ensure a sufcient mounting of the device by using
the included installation accessories, as in the event of an accident enormous accelerations may
occur. Poorly installed devices and equipment in accidents could represent a severe risk to the driver
and the other passengers of the vehicle.
• Note under all circumstances the regulations and advice of the vehicle manufacturer and do not make
any modications to the vehicle, which could interfere with safe driving. Please treat all parts of the
device and the components of your vehicle always with caution.
• Please avoid short circuits and make sure that no metal objects can get inside the device. Also make
sure that all connections are properly connected and avoid the interchanging of the polarity of all
connections. Complete the installation only while the ignition is turned off.
• In the event of a defect or malfunction, do not attempt to repair it by yourself or open the device, this is
dangerous and could cause injury or damage to the equipment or vehicle. A repair should be done by
trained and authorized personnel only. The device uses a Class 1 laser to read the disk. Eye contact
with a laser is very dangerous to the human eye.
• If you connect an external device, you should rst read the instruction manual of the external device
and make sure that it is compatible. Avoid connecting an incompatible external device.
• If you install external applications onto the operating system of the device or operate les, make sure
that they are „virus free“ and compatible with Android™. Otherwise there is a risk that the operating
system no longer works properly and must be reinstalled.
• Do not damage or scratch the screen with sharp objects. Do not operate the screen with hard objects.
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1. OPERATION
1.1 FUNCTION KEYS & CONTROLS
Number Functions Description
1Main menu Press here to open the main menu.
2Back Press here to go to the previous open menu.
3Navigation Press here to start the linked navigation application.
4Radio FM/AM Press here to start the FM / AM radio application.
5Power on/off with or
without ignition
Press and hold the knob for more than 3 seconds to turn the
ESX device on or off without ignition.
Mute Briey press the knob during operation to switch the mute
function on or off.
Volume Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
6Audio player Press here to start the audio player.
7Phone Press here to open the phone menu.
Internal
microphone
Reset
button
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Number Functions Description
8Video player Press here to start the video player.
9Source Press here to cycle through the sources.
10 Camera direct button
Press the knob to open the camera view of the rear view
camera and additional camera (e.g. front or far view camera).
Pressing it again takes you back to the main menu.
Skip forward or
backward
Turn the knob to skip forwards or backwards within the media
playback
If the ESX device no longer reacts to inputs, the system is overloaded or has crashed. Then reset the
device by pressing the „Reset button (RST)“ on the front panel at the top right. After pressing the reset
button, the system will restart without losing the settings you have already made.
The microSD card slot (e.g. for the navigation software) is located on the back of the display at the bot-
tom left. Therefore insert the microSD card into the slot before installation.
1.2 RESET BUTTON
1.3 SD CARD SLOT
Use a suitable object, such as a paper clip or ballpoint pen.
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1. OPERATION
Note: Depending on the apps or optional accessories used, this view may vary as shown here!
1.4 STATUS BAR
Symbol Function Description
Back Tap here to go to the previous open menu.
Main menu Press to open the main menu.
Recently used Press to view recently used applications. The split screen func-
tion can also be started here.
USB / SC card USB storage medium or SD card is connected.
Phone A smartphone is connected to the ESX device via Bluetooth®.
GPS The ESX device has GPS connection.
WiFi The ESX device is connected via WiFi or to the hotspot of a
smartphone.
Trafc program The trafc program is activated and switches on as soon as a
trafc announcement is broadcast.
Time Current time display.
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1. OPERATION
Note: Depending on the apps or optional accessories used, this view may vary as shown here!
You can operate the touchscreen of the ESX device with the following gestures:
Touch the screen
briey
Touch the screen
longer
Hold and swipe
The ESX device has two freely assignable main
menus that you can access with a swipe to the
right or left.
Slowly slide your nger down from the top to view
the latest messages or activity. This function is
available in every view.
In this view you can continue swiping down to
display additional control panels. This function is
available in every view.
The “Apps” control panel at the bottom right takes
you to the app menus, which you can access with
a swipe to the right or left. All installed apps can
be found there in alphabetical order. Briey tap on
an icon to start the respective application. Briey
tap on an icon to start the respective application.
1.5 TOUCHSCREEN
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1. OPERATION
1.6 MAIN MENUS
Then, for example, pull the “DAB-Z” app forward.
The app is now in the basic apps.
Then place it in the free space.
BASIC APPS IN THE MAIN MENUS
In each of the two main menus there are six basic apps at the bottom, which you can freely dene. To
move or delete an app, press and hold the app and drag the app to another location or drag the app to
the trash.
Here are the six basic apps in the main menu.
In order to be able to place a new base app, you
must rst create space for it.
For example, press and hold the “Radio” app and
move down to the trash.
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1. OPERATION
1.7 APP MENUS
APPS IN THE MAIN MENUS
You can move each app freely to the main control panel of the two main menus and assign both
according to your needs.
Place the app on the main control panel in one of
the main menus.
The main control panel of the second main menu
can also be equipped with apps.
For example, drag “Maps” to the front. You can
reach more apps by swiping left.
The apps can still be found in the app menus in
alphabetical order.
Tap on “Apps” in the lower right corner.
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At the top of the status bar, tap on
All currently used or recently used apps can be
seen in this selection.
The primary app is now always displayed on the
left. Now select an app for the right side (e.g. DAB
radio).
If you want to dissolve the split screen again, drag
the black frame in the center of the picture to the
left or right.
Select the app you want and hold it until the gray
area appears. Then slide the window all the way
to the left until it clicks into place.
The secondary app on the right can be changed
by starting another app in the main menu.
Note: Some apps are not suitable for the split screen function.
1. OPERATION
1.8 SPLIT SCREEN
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Press the right knob on the ESX device to open the camera view.
If you only have a rear view camera connected to
the “R-CAM” input, the view looks like this. Tap
the bottom half of the screen to view it full screen.
If you have connected a front camera to the
“F-CAM” input and a rear view camera to the
“R-CAM” input, the camera view looks like this.
Tap one of the halves of the screen to view the
full screen.
With on the left, you can also fade in a media
app such as radio at the top.
When the reverse gear is engaged, only the rear
view camera with guide lines is activated.
Only the front camera can be seen in this view.
With the button at the bottom right, you can
now switch back and forth between the two
cameras. If you swipe down the top half of the
screen, the screen will split again.
In this view, only the rear view camera can now
be seen.
1. OPERATION
1.9 CAMERA
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In order to be able to fully use the Android operating system of the ESX device, e.g. Google Maps, it is
necessary to connect the device to the Internet via WLAN. To do this, you need a smartphone with a
mobile internet connection and the so-called hotspot function. You can also use a xed WiFi network for
this. First activate the hotspot function in your smartphone
App menu > Settings
> Network & Internet
> WiFi
Tap on the name of your smartphone on which
you set up the hotspot or on the local WiFi
network.
To display the keyboard for entering the password,
tap the eld above the green line.
Then enter the password of the network and
press “connect”.
After a successful entry, the ESX device should
be connected to the Internet after a few seconds.
The symbol then appears at the top right of the
status bar .
If you tap on the network name again in the
“Connected” status, you will receive some
information about the currently active Internet
connection.
If you want to interrupt the connection to your
smartphone, tap on “FORGET”.
2.1 INTERNET CONNECTION VIA WiFi / HOTSPOT
Important note: Depending on the type of smartphone, you may have to restart the hotspot
function if the connection to the ESX device is interrupted. It is therefore advisable to keep the
hotspot function permanently activated in your smartphone. The next time you switch it on,
check whether the internet connection is active.
Please also note that using some apps on the mobile Internet may result in high data volume
consumption.
2. SETTINGS
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2. SETTINGS
App menu > Settings
> System
> Languages, time
> Languages & input
2.3 LANGUAGE
Important note: In order for the operating system to display your preferred language, it must be
in the rst position. If certain menus and functions are not available in the selected language,
the next language is always used.
This ESX device has the function of automatically determining the date and time via active GPS
reception or the Internet. You can also set the date, time zone and format manually.
App menu > Settings
> System
> Languages, time
> Date & time
2.2 DATE & TIME
Deactivate the GPS and network function and tap
on “Date & time”.
Tap on „Languages“. Tap on the language you want from the list.
Then set the date and time and conrm your entry
with “OK”.
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2. SETTINGS
2.4 GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Via “Play Store” in the app menu you can now
select other compatible apps and install them on
the ESX device.
Tap on “Add account” to connect the ESX device
to your Google account. Then enter your login
details.
Here you can delete the linked account with
“Remove account”. Under “Google Account”
you can make general settings for your account.
In this menu you can adjust the services of your
Google account on the ESX device.
Tap in the settings on„Google“.
Your Google account has now been set up and
linked to the ESX device. You can also add other
accounts. Tap your account name to open the
account menu.
App menu > Settings
> Accounts
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2.5 SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
2. SETTINGS
In one of the menus, drag the status bar up and
down. The status menu opens. Then keep swiping
down.
Here you can change the brightness of the screen.
You can change the background of the menus.
In the app menu, tap on “Wallpaper”.Swipe left to see all of the backgrounds that you
can set.
Tap “Set wallpaper” to choose the wallpaper you
want.
2.6 WALLPAPER
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2. SETTINGS
Tap in the app menu on „SW Learning“.Tap at rst on „Begin learn“.
Now press a button or operate a controller on the
steering wheel remote control.
After receiving the signal, select the appropriate
function on the control panel.
Repeat the two previous steps until you have
learned all the functions. If a function has been
taught in, a blue mark appears next to the symbol.
Complete the teaching with „End learn“ and exit
the menu.
2.7 STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL
Important note: If the ESX device does not receive any signals from the steering wheel remote
control, check whether it is correctly connected to the device. Some vehicles are not compatible.
The ESX device is CAN bus compatible, but for this you need a corresponding vehicle-specic
CAN bus adapter or a CAN bus module. Then teaching in the steering wheel remote control is
not necessary.
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2. SETTINGS
2.8 DSP (AUDIO SETTINGS)
In the app menu, tap on “DSP”. The sound settings are also located within the respective apps for
media playback, such as in the radio or music app.
Here you can use the EQ controls to change as
you wish. You can save your setting with the save
button.
Here you can choose from various equalizer
presets. Swipe right or left to select an equalizer
preset.
You can use the reset button to return the equalizer
to its standard setting.
In this view you can determine the acoustic center
of the stage. To do this, move the crosshair to the
left or tap one of the four proles on the right.
In this view you can set the crossover frequency
and the level for the preamp outputs, if these are
used.
Here you can set the crossover frequencies for the
separate subwoofer output, if this is used.
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2. SETTINGS
Open „Car settings“ in the app menu.
2.9 NAVIGATION
Under the “Navi software settings” you can
specify which navigation application is started
when you press the “NAVI” function key on the
ESX device or tap on the “Navigation” app in the
main menu.
Under “Start Navigation automatically” you can
specify whether the navigation application should
start up when the device is started. Below you can
set the mixing ratio of the announcement voice of
the navigation application to the overall volume.
Select a suitable application such as “Google
Maps” or “iGO Navigation” from the list in order
to link them.
Important note: The iGO navigation is optional and, depending on the equipment, already
installed on your ESX device. In this case, please refer to the enclosed separate user manual.
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