ESX VN809 MB-B1 User manual

VN809 MB-B1
OWNER‘S
MANUAL
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Features
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• High-resolution 20,3 cm (8“) LCD touchscreen display with 800 x 480 pixels
• Advanced i9 operating system based on Microsoft Windows CE 6
• 600 MHz CPU, 128 MB Nand Flash Drive, 256 MB DDR1-RAM
• Pre-amplifier outputs (4V) stereo
• Media playback (MP3/WMA/MPEG4/MPEG1/2/WMV/AVI/DivX etc.)
• File manager with an open file structure, photo slideshow, compatible with MS Office applications
• MicroSD card slot and 2 USB ports with copy function
• Integration of external applications (Compatible with Windows CE 6)
• Date/time function, 12/24 hrs. display
• Rear camera input
• Supports 2D-/3D navigation maps with TMCpro function
• Supports external TV or radio receivers (DVB-T, DAB, etc.)
• Supports mobile internet with separate 3G/UMTS sticks
• Supports iPod / iPhone™ with ID3 tag display
• Supports the factory AUX/USB-port
• Supports original A/C display function
Compatibility (Status April 2017)
Mercedes-Benz:
B-Class (W 246,9/2011-2015)
A-Class (W 176, 7/2012-2016)
Compatible with NTG4.5 – not compatible with NTG5*1
Always follow the instructions in this manual before using the device. Please keep this manual easily
accessible in the vehicle for future reference.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.. The Bluetooth word mark is
registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks, trade names or brands are the property of their respective owners.
INTRODUCTION

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Sicherheitshinweise ................................................................................................................................4
Basic functions........................................................................................................................................6
Operating elements .................................................................................................................................................................6
Main menu..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Navigation...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Audio-Player..........................................................................................................................................................................10
Movie ....................................................................................................................................................................................12
LinkPod (optional)..................................................................................................................................................................12
Apps......................................................................................................................................................................................13
– TV (optional) .......................................................................................................................................................................14
– Files ...................................................................................................................................................................................14
– AUX ....................................................................................................................................................................................15
– Internet (optional) ...............................................................................................................................................................16
– Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................16
– Options ..............................................................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................22
General notes.........................................................................................................................................24
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• In general, the assembly and installation of the device must be performed by a trained and
technically skilled specialists, as the installation and connection of the device requires complex
knowledge.
• This device is only suitable for the operation in a vehicle with an on-board voltage of 12 volts,
negative ground.
• Improper installation or use may void the warranty.
• Note any time the traffic 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
device 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 traffic noise inside the vehicle.
• Operate the device as driver only if it‘s absolutely necessary and in the driving safety is not com-
promised. The same stands for looking at the screen. If necessary, better park your vehicle at a safe
and appropriate location.
• The traffic 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 briefly that you will not be distracted. Note at any
time the local traffic 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 traffic rules. Your
personal assessment of traffic or your knowledge of safe driving practices is paramount. Always
match your driving with the current traffic 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
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• The device supports only DVD/CD standard disk size of diameter with 12 cm. Do not attempt to
insert disks with a different size or any other object into the disk slot. Be sure to load only one disk
at the same time.
• Please use only the included original accessories. Ensure a sufficient mounting of the device by
using the included installation accessories, as in the event of an accident enormous accelerations
may occure. 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 advices of the vehicle manufacturer and do not
make any modifications 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 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 first 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 files, make
sure that they are „virus free“ and compatible with Windows CE 6. 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.
• Please refer the notes in chapter GENERAL NOTES on page 46
This symbol indicates important information and instructions in this manu-
al, which serve to improve traffic safety and operability of the device.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS
OPERATING AND USAGE
The ESX device will be integrated as „Aux“-Source within
the existing audio system (displayed as AUX in the multifunc-
tion display). All previous features such as radio, CD-player,
handsfree function and USB remain unchanged. An excepti-
on is the jack „AUX“ in the center console box.
The original user interface of the radio unit can be carried out as usual with the joystick on the center
console. Also, even partially, the user interface of the ESX device can be controlled by the joystick (e.g.menu
selection).
Joystick
AUX
Introduction
The original USB connection is hereby unaffec-
ted and remain selectable via the original user
interface.
By pressing and holding the right button (C) the original user
interface or the ESX user interface is starting.
By pressing and holding the left button (back arrow) the user
interface of the ESX device and navigation starts.
The factory AUX input no longer selectable
with the original user interface. Use the AUX
interface menu of the ESX user instead (see
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Title selection of the audio player of the ESX device:
If you select „Audio“ in the MFA (Multi Function Display)
with the left arrow keys on the steering wheel remote
control, you can select with the arrow keys up or down the
tracks in the current playlist.
If navigation is active, you can press „back arrow“ (short
press) on the joystick to hide the navigation, while the
navigation is still running with acoustic instructions.
Acoustic voice instruction of navigation:
- While the original interface is hidden, the voice
instructions from the navigation are only coming
from the front speakers.
- Conversely, if the ESX interface is active, the voice
instructions from the navigation are coming from
all speakers.
Linguistic symbol of the steering wheel remote control:
A short press of the button switches to the audio player of
the ESX device.
Repeated short pressing switches to the TV menu or Link-
Pod menu (if an iPod™ is connected).
By pressing and holding the button, the main menu opens
the ESX user interface (only when the original user interface
is currently activated).
Steering wheel remote control
Switch buttons
Note: The navigation software can be only operated with the touch screen of the ESX device. If before
switching off (ignition off) the navigation of the ESX device was active, the navigation is displayed again after
re-starting the vehicle (ignition on).
With the input selector buttons „Radio“ or „Disc“ on the
original controller on the dashboard, you can switch to the
familiar user interface of the original radio, except the navi-
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MAIN MENU
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1. Start the navigation
2. Start the audio player
3. Start the movie player
4. Start the LinKPod player
5. Open the Apps menu
6. Switch to the original user interface
of the vehicle
7. Current time
8. Lateral MicroSD card slot and reset button
9. Current date
10. Current weekday
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In general, the ESX device works as an extension of the factory-installed sound system and the
existing Bluetooth™ hands-free function. All control buttons on the steering wheel and the center
console work as before. The factory-installed screen in the center of the dashboard will be replaced
by the touch screen of the ESX device.
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Please refer to the separate manual for the navigation software.
The device receives GPS satellite signals automatically. In case of bad weather con-
ditions or as when driving through a tunnel, these signals may be disrupted. This
may cause a delay in location determination.
Tap on „System“. Tap on „Browse“.
Tap on „Apps“. Tap on „Option“.
The device provides the ability to use any navigation software (Windows CE 6.0 compatible). Patch the naviga-
tion software (on microSD card) with the device as follows:
Tap on „SD“ and then choose the navigation software on your
MicroSD card with a double tap.
After this selection, the device always opens this navigation
software after touching the „Navigation“ key pad or the „NAVI“
button on the device.
Visit www.esxnavi.de for more information.
NAVIGATION
Open the navigation application by tapping „Navigator“ in the main menu.

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1. Current audio file information.
2. ID3-Tag album cover of the current audio file.
3. Playlist of the audio player.
The currently playing title is highlighted.
Tap on any title to start its playback.
4. Title/artist/album information and elapsed
time and total time of the track.
5. Progress bar of the currently playing
audio file. With the displacement of the knob
you can jump to another point in the track.
6. Tap here to enter the main menu without
interrupting the playback of the current title.
7. Tap here to change the playback mode
or change / edit the playlist.
8. Playback controls for audio player
- Play previous track
- Start or pause playback
- Play next track
9. Select here the storage location of the
audio files that you want to playback.
10. Tap here to exit the application,
the playback will be interrupted.
AUDIO PLAYER
Open the audio player by tapping „Music“ in the main menu. The audio player supports audio for-
mats like MP3, WMA and WAV.
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Playback mode and playlist
Tap on the menu icon and then on:
„Scan“ for a short playback of each song in the playlist.
„Random“ for a randomized playback within all titles.
„Repeat“ to replay the current title.
„Save playlist“ to save the current playlist on „Local“.
„Clear list“ to delete the current playlist.
Tap on „Open Audio Files“ to open the file manager. Now you
can add audio files from the local disk or connected USB stick
or MicroSD card to your current playlist.
Confirm your selection by a double tap.
Delete a stored playlist by using the filemanager (> APPS).
As soon as you select a source (Local, USB, SD), the audio
player generates a playlist of all songs, which are stored on
the source. If you want to playback e.g. only certain songs,
proceed as following:
1. Tap on the gear icon > „Clear list“
2. Tap on the gear icon again > „Open Audio File“
3. Open the desired source (e.g. USB) and open the
desired directory.
4. Tap on „All“ to select all songs and confirm by tapping
on „OK“
5. The playback starts immediately.
Note: To extend the newly generated playlist, repeat steps 2-4, thus more songs will be put behind the current
playlist.
Basically, the device can operate several applications simultaneously. But if too
many extensive applications running at the same time, it can slow the operation
(not responding to your input) or even crash the system.
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LinkPod (optional)
Make sure that the iPod™ is properly connected to the device
via the supplied USB cable. This cable allows also the connec-
tion of an iPhone™ to use its built-in audio playback mode.
The battery is charged via the USB port when the device is
switched on. With older iPod ™ models, it may occur, that they
will not be detected, after the device was switched off. Discon-
nect and connect again the iPod ™ in this case.
The user interface is modeled like the user interface of the iPod™. You get access to the iPod™ its contents
and playlists through the lower control panels. By tapping „MENU“ you can make the desired playback settings
such as „Shuffle“ or „Repeat“.
After you have tapped on „Movie“, the file manager will open.
Select then a movie file either on the local hard drive or the
USB stick or the inserted microSD card.
If a movie isn‘t playable, the codec or file format of the file is
not compatible with the device.
Supported video formats: MPEG 1/2/4, AVI, WMV, DivX, H.264
Tap on „Option“ to perform file operations.
Tap double on the file to start playback.
Tap on the screen to display the movie control
panel during playback. Pull or push the pro-
gress bar to change the playback position.
Movie
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The touchscreen allows the operation by finger tip or the included stylus marker.
Due to complex menu navigation within each application, the stylus is much better
suited for a accurate operation.
APPS
Open the application menu by tapping on „Apps“ in the main menu.
The device offers a variety of applications that can be used as described below. Some of these func-
tions require the appropriate accessories.
1. Tap here to open the TV Menu, if an
external TV/DAB tuner is connected with the
device.
2. Tap here to open the file manager
3. Tap here to open the AUX Menu
4. Tap here to open the internet browser
(refer to page 17).
5. Tap here to open the Option Menu
6. Tap here to switch off the display. To switch on
the display again, tap onto the screen.
7. Tap here to open the Audio Settings
8. Tap here to go back to the Main Menu
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TV (optional)
The device offers the possibility to connect and operate a se-
parate TV tuner (DVBT) for the reception of digital TV signals.
Optionally, it is also possible to connect and operate an exter-
nal digital radio receiver (DAB, DAB+).
Depending on the model the touchscreen function is enabled.
Please refer to the manual of the connected tuner.
Files
With the file manager, it is possible to manage and open com-
puter specific file formats. The system supports the following
file formats:
Photo: BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG
Video: MPEG 1/2/4, WMV
Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV
Office: PDF, Word (.doc), Excel (.xls), PowerPoint (.ppt)
Tap on the desired file category to display
the other available and compatible files.
Tap on the desired storage location to dis-
play the available and compatible files.
Tap once on a file to select it, tap twice on the selected file to open it.
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Tap on „Info“ to view the memory information of each storage
locations.
Here you can view the file categories and the used disk space
on the selected storage location.
The usage is displayed in percent and in kilobytes/megabytes/
gigabytes.
Once you have open an image file, you can start a slideshow
of all the pictures stored in the directory. Tap on the image and
the playback options are displayed.
Tap on „Option“ to perform file operations, such as deleting or
copying files.
With the copy function, it is possible to move files to another
location or to another disk.
AUX
The AUX input allows to connect an
audio playback device (MP3 player,
mobile phone, etc.) to lsiten to it via
the in-car sound system.
Tap on „Audio Setting“ to open the audio set-
ting menu.
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Internet (optional)
With a separately available 3G USB stick and an activated SIM card (3G/
UMTS), it is possible to use the „Internet“ feature. Open in the main menu
Apps > Files > chose „Local“ and „Others“. There you will find the pre-
installed file „DialUpSetting.exe“. Open the program and a virtual keay-
board appears as well as the „Internet Settings“ window. Both windows
can be moved by tapping on the blue tab, then holding and moving.
Enter the appropriate information that you have received from your network operator into the required data
field and confirm your entries with „Apply“. Now, the Internet function is ready to use.
The operation of the browser works best with the included stylus marker.
Audio
Tap on one of the bars and drag it to change
the tone or volume adjustment.
The volume setting refers to the total volume
of the ESX device in relation to the factory-
installed sound system.
For example, you can adjust the volume of
the navigation of the ESX device, because in
radio mode only the volume of the original
sounds system can be controlled.
Is the „Audio Mixer“ in „ON“ position, the
voice output of the navigation system is only
hearable on the front speakers in „OFF“ po-
sition on all speakers.
While using the Audio Player with the „ON“
position the music will be quiten down and
with „OFF“ the music will be completely
muted.
Sound adjustment Advance
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Tap on „Skin“. Select the desired language. Tap on „Apply“.
Language settings
Tap on „Skin“. Tap on the menu „Skins“ and select the desi-
red design theme (skin). Tap on „Apply“. Use
only skins which are compatible with this
device.
User interface
Operating system
Under „System“ you find information about the system.
Shell: Version number of the user interface
OS: Version number of the operating system
MCU: Version number of the CAN-BUS protocol
Check under www.esxnavi.de if an operating system update
is available or ask your retail dealer. Then follow the installation
instructions that come with the update.
Do not turn off the car‘s ignition while updating process of the operating system. Don‘t
run the update while driving.
Option
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Tap on the checkbox right to set on daylight
saving time.
Tap on the checkbox left to set the time for-
mat to 12-hours (AM / PM).
Tap on „Date/Time“.
Date/Time
Select the desired time zone.
Set the current date. Set the current time.
Tap on „Apply“.
Please operate complex settings as a driver generally only if you have parked the
car, otherwise the traffic safety is endangered. Otherwise you can not react in time,
to avoid occuring danger situations.

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Set the desired brightness level for the dis-
play.
Display
Tap on „Display“.
Calibration of the touchscreen operation
If the touchscreen function is inaccurate you can recalibrate the display. Proceed as follows:
Tap with the included stylus marker on the „+“. Then the „+“ will be
moved to another location, then tap again on the „+“ and repeat this
process until the calibration is complete. Then confirm the calibration
process.
Tap on „System“. Tap on „Calibration“.

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Wallpaper
You have the possibility to customize the background image to your liking. First, copy the desired
wallpaper file to the microSD card, the USB stick or on the local hard drive.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Tap on „Apps“. Tap on „Options“.
Select a file by double click.Tap at „Wallpaper“ on „Browse“
Tap on „Apply“ to confirm your selection or
„Delete“ below to remove the current file.
Alternatively you can set an already opened
image as your wallpaper. Tap on „Options“
and select „Set as Wallpaper“.
Under certain circumstances the opening and loading of large images or movie files may
take some time to proceed.