Parrot ASTEROID MINI User manual

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Boîtier électronique / Electronic box/ Caja electrónica / Elektronikgehäuse / Centralina elettronica / Caixa electrónica / Elektronicakastje
Ecran / Screen / Pantalla / Display / Display / Ecrã / Scherm
Rallonge USB-iPod / USB-iPod cable extension / Alargador cable USB-iPod / Verlängerungskabel USB-iPod / Prolunga USB-iPod / Extensão
USB-iPod / Verlengkabel USB-iPod
Câble écran / Screen cable / Cable pantalla / Displaykabel / Cavo display / Cabo do ecrã / Schermkabel
Câble ISO / ISO cable / Cable ISO / ISO-Kabel / Cavo ISO / Cabo ISO / ISO-kabel
Microphone / Microphone / Micrófono / Mikrofon / Microfono / Microfone / Microfoon
Câble USB / USB cable / Cable USB / USB-Kabel / Cavo USB / Cabo USB / USB-kabel
Câble télécommande / Remote control cable / Cable mando a distancia / Fernbedienungkabel / Cavo telecomando / Cabo do telecomando /
Afstandsbedieningkabel
Adhésif / Adhesive tape / Adhesivo / Klebstoff / Adesivo / Adesivo / Plakband
Dongle GPS / GPS dongle / Dongle GPS / GPS-Empf ängers / Antenna GPS / GPS-Dongle / Dongle GPS
Serre câble / Cable fastener / Sujetacable / Kabelklemme / Fascetta serracavi / Kabelklem / Braçadeira de cabo
Télécommande (pile 3 V - CR2032) / Remote control (3 V - CR2032 battery) / Mando a distancia (pila 3 V - CR2032) / Fernbedienung (Batterie 3 V -
CR2032) / Telecomando (Pila 3V – CR2032) / Telecomando (Pilha de 3V – CR2032) / Afstandsbediening (Batterij 3V – CR2032)
Support de fixation de l’écran / Craddle / Soporte de fijación de la pantalla / Bildschirmhalterung / Supporto di fissaggio display / Suporte de fixação do
ecrã / Schermsteun

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Quick start
guide Content
Before you begin
Installation
Getting started
Phone
Music
Internet
Troubleshooting
General information
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Before you begin
About this guide
In order to limit our paper consumption
and as part of our environmentally friendly
and responsible approach, Parrot prefers
to put user documents online rather than
print them out. This simplified guide to
the Parrot ASTEROID Mini is therefore
limited to providing you with the main
instructions that will make it easy for you
to use the device. More information can
be found on the support section of our
website, www.parrot.com: the full
manual, FAQs, tutorials, and more.
Note: iPod® and iPhone® (in iPod mode)
will be referred to as an "iPod" in this

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manual.
Software updates
Download the latest update for free (and
consult the update procedure) on the
Parrot ASTEROID Mini support page on
our website www.parrot.com. These
updates will enable you to receive new
features and improve the product’s
compatibility.
Warnings
All functions requiring an increased
attention should only be used while the
vehicle is stationary. Your safety and the
one of the other road users prevails over
phone calls, music and driving assistance
applications. Be responsible: drive
carefully and pay full attention to your
surrounding. Parrot denies any liability
should you choose not to respect this
warning.
Use the Parrot ASTEROID Mini with a
reasonable volume level so that you can
hear all external noises while driving.
The Parrot ASTEROID Mini includes
NdFeB magnets which can damage objects
sensitive to magnetic fields (pacemakers,
credit cards, mechanical clocks…).
Installation
Note: We advise our customers to have the
Parrot ASTEROID Mini fitted by a certified
Parrot installer.
Before you begin
Installing the Parrot ASTEROID Mini is
done by inserting it between the car
stereo and the vehicle.
Note: 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 Vehicle
compatibility section on the Parrot
ASTEROID Mini support page to check
whether an ISO adapter is necessary on your

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vehicle.
Start by removingthe car stereo from your
vehicle. You may need release keys to do
so.
Refer to your car stereo’s wiring diagram.
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. Once the
installation is complete, make sure that no
cables are pinched or trapped.
Use onlythe ISOcable provided with the
Parrot ASTEROID Mini.
The connection number indications in the
next sections correspond to the
connections represented on the diagrams
p.6 / 7.
Connecting the audio cable
Jointhe vehicle audio cable to the
connector of the Parrot ASTEROID Mini
(Connections 1A and 2).
If your vehicle is equipped with an
amplifier, use the Front and Rear Line Out
outputs on the electronic box to avoid
saturation problems such as popping in the
speakers, background noise etc. Use one
or two jack cable(s) to connect the Parrot
ASTEROID Mini Line out outputs to your
vehicle audio system (Connection 1B on
the diagram p. 7).
Connecting the power cable
1. Unplug the battery before installing
the power cable.
2. Connect the ISO male connectors of
the Parrot ASTEROID Mini to the car
stereo (Connection 3).
3. Join the vehicle’s power supply cable
to the ISO female connector of the
Parrot ASTEROID Mini (Connection
4).
The red wire of the Parrot ASTEROID
Mini 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
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you could run down the vehicle’s battery.
Note: In order to check the wiring, connect
the screen before placing it on the
dashboard. Refer to the Checking the wiring
section for more information.
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.
Connecting the mute cable
The mute function is used to cut the
sound of your car stereo to enable the
sound of the Parrot ASTEROID Mini
(music, phone calls etc.). Mute in 1, mute
in 2andmute in 3 are only suggested mute
locations : the choice of the mute-in jack
depends on your car stereo’s
configuration. Test and verify the mute on
the vehicle then connect the free yellow
wire on the ISO cable to the audio
system’s corresponding mute-in jack
(connection 5).
Installingthe electronic box
Avoid installing the electronic box near
heating or air-conditioning system or on a
spot directly exposed to sunlight.
Make sure the electronic box stays fixed
once it is installedandthat it will not move
while you are driving.
Carefully reinstall the car stereo. Do not
force. If you are short of space behind the
car stereo to install the electronic box,
consider installingit in the glove box.
Checkingthe wiring
To perform the installation check, turn the
ignition on then off once the Parrot
ASTEROID Mini is installed: the message
“Goodbye!” must be displayed.
If it is not the case, it is necessary to
inverse the positions of the red and orange
wires. Indeed, the red wire of the power
cable must be connected to the
permanent 12V, the orange wire to the 12V
ignition and the black wire to the ground.
This can be done simply by reversing both
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(connection 7).
Installingthe microphone
The optimum location for the microphone
is in the centre of the vehicles roof near
the rear view mirror. The microphone
ideally needs to be less than 60cm’s from
the users mouth pointing directly towards
them with no obstructions.
Please take care when routing the
microphone cable through the vehicle to
the desired location, we recommend
routing alongside existing manufacture’s
wiring looms securing as you go making
sure the microphone cable is not pinched
or trapped.
Warning: Do not run the microphone cable
in such a way as to obstruct or interfere
with the vehicles operation or cause injury
to its occupants. In particular vehicle safety
device such as airbags and other SRS
systems.
Installingthe GPS receiver
Stick the GPS Receiver in an unobstructed
areainside the car.
Athermicwindshields and windows with a
built-in antenna can interfere with GPS
reception and reduce the reliability of
information from navigation applications.
The GPS antenna is located on
the side where "Parrot
ASTEROID GPS" is written and
where the star-shaped logo is.
This logo must always be
directed towards the sky.
If your vehicle has an athermic windshield,
stick the GPS Receiver on the windshield
on the non athermic area. The side where
the star-shaped logo is must be stuck on
the windshield (diagram B p.9).
Note : The non athermic area of the
windshield depends on the model of your
vehicle. It is usually located near the rear
view mirror.
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windshield, stick the GPS Receiver on the
dashboard. The side where the star-
shaped logo is must be visible (diagram A
p.8).
To make sure the adhesive tape adheres
well :
clean the area with an appropriate
cleaning product before sticking the
support ;
once you have stuck the support on
the dashboard, wait for approximately
2 hours without handling it.
Installingthe USB cables
Connect the USB cables to the Parrot
ASTEROID Mini. We recommend you
connect all audio cables to the Parrot
ASTEROID Mini even if you do not plan on
using them. Route the audio cables to a
suitable location in your vehicle such as
the glove box or arm rest compartment. It
may be necessary to drill a hole in your
dashboard to do so. Avoid using USB
extension cables.
Make sure you connect the iPod cable to
its specific USB port. "iPod" is written
above it.
To guarantee an optimal reception quality
we recommend you do not connect your
internet USB key 3G on the Parrot
ASTEROID Mini directly : use the USB
cable to install your device on the
dashboard (or any other open area).
Installingthe screen
Warning: Avoid any installation which
could hinder the use of any important
command or hinder the driver's visibility.
Do not install the Parrot ASTEROID Mini in
the airbag deployment area or in a possible
head impact area. Make sure it is not
exposed to the air stream from air vents.
Stick the support on the dashboard
(diagram Cp.10).
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clean the area with an appropriate
cleaning product before sticking the
support ;
once you have stuck the support on
the dashboard, wait for approximately
2 hours without handling it.
Remember to remove your screen when
leaving the vehicle to avoid tempting any
would-be thieves and to prevent
prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Installingthe remote control
Stick the remote control support on your
dashboard. To do so, use the adhesive
tape located under the support.
To make sure the adhesive tape adheres
well :
clean the area with an appropriate
cleaning product before sticking the
support ;
once you have stuck the support on
the dashboard, wait for approximately
2 hours without handling it.
There are two ways to supply power to the
remote control : with a battery or by
connectingit to the electronic box.
To supply power with a battery (diagram D
p.11) :
1. Remove the circular plastic part on
the back of the remote by turning it
clockwise.
2. Insert a 3V CR2032 battery into the
remote control. Make sure the
battery is correctly positioned.
3. Put the circular plastic part back by
turning it counterclockwise.
To connect the remote control to the
electronic box (diagram D p.11) :
1. Remove the circular plastic part on
the back of the remote by turning it
clockwise.
2. Connect the remote control cable
into the battery compartment and
turn it counterclockwise.
3. Connect the remote control cable to
the electronic box, next to the USB
connectors (diagram p.6).

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Getting started
Navigating through the menus
Press the button to access the main
menu.
Browse through the menus by turning the
jogwheel and confirm by pressing the
jogwheel.
Press the button to get back to previous
menu.
Press the button to access the pop-up
menu corresponding to the current
application. The pop-up menu allows you
to change several settings or browse more
easily through the content of your audio
source or phonebook.
Press the button to get to the track list if
a song is currently being played. While
navigating through the menus, press the
SRC button to get to the Now Playing
screen.
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth
Note : Refer to the compatibility page of our
website to check if your phone is
compatible with the Parrot ASTEROID Mini
and to consult the specific pairing
procedures for the most common phones :
www.parrot.com/uk/compatibility.
If you are using the Parrot ASTEROID Mini
with your phone for the very first time, you
must initially pair both devices. Once your
telephone is paired with the Parrot
ASTEROID Mini, the 2 devices will
automatically connect when they are
turned on (as well as
Bluetooth® features)
and in proximity of each other.
1. From your phone, start a
Bluetooth
peripheral search and select «Parrot
ASTEROID Mini».
2. The pairing procedure depends on
your phone model:
If the phone asks you to enter
the
Bluetooth PIN code, enter
“0000”.
If the Parrot ASTEROID Mini
and your phone display two
codes, verify that the codes are
identical, then either confirm