Parrot MKi9000 User manual

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Parrot MKi9000
User guide

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Contents
Contents.................................................................................................................... 2
Installation................................................................................................................. 3
Before you begin ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Checking the car configuration...................................................................................................... 3
Caution.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Removing the car stereo............................................................................................................... 3
Installing the kit........................................................................................................................................ 4
Car stereo with ISO connectors .................................................................................................... 4
Car stereo with line-in.................................................................................................................... 5
Installing the electronic box........................................................................................................... 5
Installing the kit‟s power cable ...................................................................................................... 6
Installing the audio connectors...................................................................................................... 6
Installing the individual components........................................................................................................ 7
Installing the double microphone .................................................................................................. 7
Installing the remote control.......................................................................................................... 8
Getting started........................................................................................................ 10
Navigating through the menus............................................................................................................... 10
Associating the remote control to the electronic box .................................................................. 10
Commands.................................................................................................................................. 10
Using the vocal menus................................................................................................................ 11
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with a phone................................................................................ 11
Using a phone with the Parrot MKi9000 for the first time............................................................ 11
Managing the “Memory full” problem .......................................................................................... 11
Synchronizing the phonebook............................................................................................................... 13
Phone....................................................................................................................... 14
Making and receiving calls .................................................................................................................... 14
Making a call ............................................................................................................................... 14
Receiving a call........................................................................................................................... 14
Using the Parrot MKi9000 while on a call ................................................................................... 14
Using voice recognition ......................................................................................................................... 17
Receiving a call via voice recognition ......................................................................................... 17
Making a call via voice recognition.............................................................................................. 17
Music ....................................................................................................................... 19
Using the Parrot MKi9000 with an external source ............................................................................... 19
Using the Parrot MKi9000 with an iPod / iPhone........................................................................ 19
Using the Parrot MKi9000 with a USB peripheral....................................................................... 20
Using the Parrot MKi9000 with an audio player connected via Bluetooth .................................. 20
Using the Parrot MKi9000 with an analogue audio player.......................................................... 20
Commands ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 22
Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 22
Using the Virtual Super Bass effect ............................................................................................ 22
Deactivating the Mute on Streaming........................................................................................... 22

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Installation
WARNING: We advise our customers to have the Parrot MKi9000 fitted by a professional.
Before you begin
Checking the car configuration
The cables supplied with the kit feature ISO connectors and two pairs of line-out jacks. The
line-out jacks can be used if your audio system features this option (use of an amplifier).
Several set-ups are therefore possible depending on the type of car stereo and your vehicle.
If your car stereo is not fitted with ISO connectors, you need to purchase an ISO adapter
cable to simplify the wiring procedure. Refer to the range of ISO adapters on our website.
Caution
Unplug the battery before installing the kit‟s power cable.
Before you install the individual components, check that the installation locations have been
selected in such a way that the cable length is sufficient to connect every element.
Do not install any component (remote control, microphone…) in the airbag deployment area.
Once the installation is complete, make sure that no cables are pinched or trapped.
Removing the car stereo
Remove your car stereo from you vehicle. You may need release keys to do so.
►Refer to your car stereo user guide or contact your car dealer for more information.
Remove the audio system from your vehicles dashboard to access the wiring harness.
The mute function is used to cut the sound of your car stereo to enable a phone call. The
choice of the mute-in jack depends on your car stereo‟s configuration.

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Installing the kit
Note : If you have the possibility to use a multimeter, test and verify all connections on the vehicle
before connecting the Parrot MKi9200 wiring loom.
Car stereo with ISO connectors
1. Connect the male connectors of the hands-free kit to the car stereo.
2. Join the vehicle‟s audio and power supply cables to the female connectors of the Parrot
MKi9000.
3. On the installation cable, connect the free yellow wire to one of the audio system‟s
corresponding mute-in jacks if available (mute in 1, mute in 2 or mute in 3).
Note : Mute in 1, mute in 2 and mute in 3 are only suggested mute locations. You first have to test
and verify the mute on the vehicle.

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Car stereo with line-in
Use this type of connection by wiring the line-out (brown & white wire or red & black wire) to
your car stereo‟s line-in.
Using the two pairs of line-out will enable you to take advantage of the music function in
stereo over your vehicle‟s speakers.
On the installation cable, connect the free yellow wire to the corresponding audio system‟s
mute-input if available (mute in 1, mute in 2 or mute in 3).
Installing the electronic box
Avoid installing the electronic box near heating or air-conditioning system, on a spot directly
exposed to sunlight or behind metal walls.
Make sure the electronic box stays fixed once it is installed and that it will not move while
you are driving.
Do not reinstall the car stereo forcibly. If you are short of space behind the car stereo to
install the electronic box, consider installing it in the glove box.

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Installing the kit‟s power cable
Refer to your car stereo‟s wiring diagram.
The red wire of the kit‟s cable must correspond to the constant +12V supply, the orange wire
to the ignition +12V and the black wire to ground. Check that the orange wire is not
connected to the constant +12V supply, as you could run down the vehicle‟s battery.
Note : On some vehicles, there is no ignition +12V on the vehicle’s connectors. You must therefore
connect the orange power supply wire to the fuse box or another ignition power source.
Installing the audio connectors
Installing the music
cable
Connect the music cable to the electronic box and place the USB /
iPod / Jack connectors into the glove box, the central console or the
parcel tray depending on the configuration of your dashboard. Make
sure that the cable is not pinched.
Note : Use the provided protection cap to protect the connectors.
Installing the music
cable grommet
system
The music cable grommet system allows you to adjust the cable length
while reducing its wear.
1. Drill a 20 mm hole in your dashboard (glove compartment or parcel
tray).
2. Insert manually two flexible arms of the grommet system.
3. Use a flat screwdriver in order to insert the last two arms.
> You can now connect your music cable to the bluebox.

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Installing the individual components
Installing the double microphone
Selecting a
location
In order to get hi-quality conversations, we advise you to respect the following
recommendations:
Make sure the microphone is installed as close to the mouth of the user as
possible. The ideal distance is 60 cm. The best possible location for the
microphone is near the rear-view mirror.
The microphone needs to be pointed towards the user.
D < 60 cm
α< 45°
Make sure the microphone is not exposed to the air stream from air vents.
Do not install the microphone cable in heating, ventilation or air
conditioning systems.
Mounting the
The mounting location for the microphone must be clean and free from grease

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double microphone
or dust. Prior to installation, clean the area with an appropriate cleansing
product.
Once you have stuck the support on the dashboard, wait for approximately 2
hours to make sure the adhesive tape adheres well.
Installing the remote control
Installing the remote
control on the
steering wheel
If you want to place the remote control on the steering wheel, make sure it is
securely attached, so that it does not move when you are driving.
WARNING: Do not install the remote control on the outside of the
steering wheel and ensure it does not get in the way when driving.
Installing the remote
control on the
dashboard
If you want to place the remote control on the dashboard, stick the double-
sided tape located on the flat side of the bracket to fix it against the
dashboard. You can then insert the remote onto the bracket.
WARNING: Once you have stuck the support on the dashboard, wait
for approximately 2 hours to make sure the adhesive tape adheres
well.

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Replacing the
battery
The remote control only works with a 3V CR2032 battery.
Make sure the battery is correctly positioned before inserting it into the
remote control.

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Getting
started
WARNING : If the remote control doesn’t seem to be associated to the electronic box while
using the Parrot MKi for the first time, refer to the Associating the remote control to the
electronic box section.
Navigating through the menus
Associating the remote control to the electronic box
If the remote control doesn‟t seem to be associated to the electronic box while using the Parrot MKi for
the first time, press several times the button while holding down the and buttons until the
«Pairing remote control» message is said.
This has to be done during a 30 seconds period once the ignition is turned on.
Commands
Accessing the main
menu
Press the central jog wheel to access the menus.
> The kit says the name of the current menu.
Browsing through
the menus
Turn the jog wheel to browse through the menus.
Press the button or the jog wheel to confirm.
Press the button to get back to the previous menu.
Exiting the menu
Press the button to exit the menu or get back to the Now
Playing screen if a song is currently being played.