Vhedia Q Series User manual

Q
SERIES
USER MANUAL

BMW

BMWAUDI
BENZ
VHEDIA Q-SERIES
VHEDIA Q-SERIES IS OUR BRAND
NAME FOR OUR HEAD UNITS
WITH Q-SERIES PROCESSOR IN
THEM.
THE Q SERIES STANDS OUT
FROM OUR X AND M SERIES
BECAUSE OF ITS SPECIFIC
COMPATIBILITY WITH BMW,
AUDI, AND MERCEDES CARS.
PARTICULARLY ITS FUNCTION,
THE Q SERIES GIVES YOU THE
OPTION TO EITHER USE YOUR
FACTORY SYSTEM OR THE
ANDROID SYSTEM

CONTENTS
Notice for users -------------------------------------------------------------------
Warning ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Techy Stuff ------------------------------------------------------------------------
What’s in the kit -----------------------------------------------------------------
What wire goes where ----------------------------------------------------------
Aftermarket Camera Install ---------------------------------------------------
How to Install ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Apple CarPlay -------------------------------------------------------------------
Android Auto --------------------------------------------------------------------
Main User Interface ------------------------------------------------------------
Connecting to Wifi -------------------------------------------------------------
Using 4G Sim --------------------------------------------------------------------
Downloading Apps ------------------------------------------------------------
Updating Apps. -----------------------------------------------------------------
Formatting USB Flash Drive -------------------------------------------------
Downloading Firmware File --------------------------------------------------
Extracting Firmware File -----------------------------------------------------
Performing the Update -------------------------------------------------------
Basic Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------------
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NOTICE FOR USERS
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VHEDIA
Please read carefully all the terms of this manual before using the unit. This manual will help you get
started with using your head unit.
Please keep this book in a safe place for future reference.
The navigation features of this product (and the DVR, reversing camera option if purchased) are
intended solely to aid you in the operation of your vehicle. It is not a substitute for your attentiveness,
judgment, and care while driving.
Our units are designed for DIY installation. If the customer decides to take to an auto electrician or a
repairer then the cost of this will be at the expense of the customer. Vhedia will bear no responsibility
for these expenses. In the event of a return for a faulty item. Vhedia will organise and pay for the
return shipping costs and provide a replacement unit and help troubleshoot the issue. We will not
cover the cost of a third party doing troubleshooting or if they need to rework the replacement unit.
Our friendly staff is here to help on our live chat or by phone Monday to Friday.
The 3-year warranty policy may be invalidated if you do not comply with the manual and cause
product failure. We disclaim any liability for any bodily injury or property damage that might result
from any improper or unintended use.
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To ensure safety and obey the traffic rules, please do not
watch videos and operate the unit while driving.
Please keep this product away from liquids to avoid electric
shock.
If liquid or foreign object got inside the head unit, park your car
in a safe place, turn the ignition switch off (ACC OFF)
immediately, and consult your dealer. Do not use this product
in this condition to avoid a fire, electric shock, or other failure.
Please do not use the car audio for long time after turning off
the engine or it will exhaust the battery.
Please do not insert other objects into the vents or other
openings of the head unit. (except for simcard
ejector/paperclip in the RST pinhole needed ONLY when
needed during troubleshooting).
Please do not use sharp object to touch, rub or tap the screen.
The head unit is applicable to vehicles with 12V power supply.
Please do not install it directly on the vehicles with 24V to
avoid product failure.
Please turn off the car and disconnect ACC from B+ before
installation to avoid a short circuit.
WARNING 2

OPERATING SYSTEM
- OS: Android 11
PROCESSOR
- MCU: Qualcomm MSM6125
- CPU: Snapdragon 665, 4 Core A73 (2.0GHz) + 4 Core A53 (1.8GHz)
MEMORY
- RAM: 4GB
- ROM: 64GB
DISPLAY
- Touch Screen: G+G Capacitive touch screen
- Display Screen: IPS Screen (Blue Ray Anti-Glare: Optional)
- Resolution:
- 10.25"/12.3": 1920*720
- 8"/9": 1280*480
NAVIGATION
- Satellite Search Positioning: GPS, Beidou, and Glonass
- Navigation Maps: Google Map/IGO/Sygic/Waze/Yandex, etc.
APPLICATION
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 for hands-free calls and music playback
- Radio Module: NXP6686 module, supports RDS function
- Phone Link: Supports wireless Carplay/Android Auto
- Voice Control
- Supports Google Play Store apps
MULTIMEDIA
- Sound Effect: Built-in DSP (16 bands of EQ), multiple sound effect
adjustment
- Audio Format: MP4, WMA, APE, FLAC, AAC, etc.
- Video Format: MP4, AVI, MOV, RMVB, FLV, MKV, 3GP, MPG, etc.
(Supports 4K@30fps video playback)
- Image Format: JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, etc.
NETWORK
- Connecting: 4G/WiFi/Mobile phone hotspot
- 4G Network Frequency:
- LTE-FDD: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28
- LTE-FDD: B38/40/41
- WCDMA: B1/2/5/8
- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- WiFi Connecting: WiFi 2.4G+5G 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
EXPANSION
- Input Signal: Supports 1080p cameras, AHD+CVBS Signal
- Video Output: USB to AV (optional)
- Reverse: Reversing and radar display
- USB: 2 ways USB 2.0
STANDBY MODE
- Boot: Supports quick start (reboot)
TECHY STUFF 3

WHATs IN THE KIT
Head Unit
Main Harness TWO USB PORTS
WIFI ANTENNA GPS ANTENNA
FRONT CAM CABLE SYSTEM SPEAKER
TRIM TOOLS STUBBY HOLDER
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BACK OF VHEDIA UNIT
BACK OF FACTORY STEREO
WIFI ANTENNA
FRONT CAM RCA
FACTORY SCREEN CABLE
CAR SIDE
FACTORY PLUG
WHAT WIRE GOES WHERE
MALE PLUG - MAIN HARNESS
FEMALE PLUG - MAIN HARNESS
GPS ANTENNA
2 USB PORT
18-PIN SCREEN HARNESS
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AFTERMARKET REVERSE CAMERA INSTALLATION
12V Reverse light
wire to Red 12V
wire from reverse
camera
Black wire to
Reverse GND or
Body GND
TRIGGER WIRE TO CCD 12V WIRE
MALE RCA TO FEMALE CAM IN
SPEAKER WIRE TO SYSTEM SPEAKER
MAIN
HARNESS
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HOW TO INSTALL
NOTE: The BMW model on this instruction is for BMW 1 Series F20/F21 but steps are identical to other BMW models
Remove the AC vents using your trim removal
tool or by gently pulling carefully using your
hands
1. 2. Once removed, unplug the wires coming off
the hazard switch and door button carefully
3. Remove the 4 screws that supports the old
screen and radio/ac controls
4. Once done, gently pull the radio and ac controls to expose the main unit 5. Carefully pull the old screen out of the dash
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HOW TO INSTALL
NOTE: The BMW model on this instruction is for BMW 1 Series F20/F21 but steps are identical to other BMW models
6. Pull the main head unit out and disconnect
the plug from the back of the unit
7.Get your Vhedia main harness adapter kit and run the smaller plug on the hole in the dash where
the screen mounts as this plug will connect to your new vhedia screen
8. Plug the 3.5mm jack in the 3.5mm mic port
from the vhedia harness
9. Connect the main plug from our harness to the car’s main plug and the other end of our harness
at the back of the original unit
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HOW TO INSTALL
NOTE: The BMW model on this instruction is for BMW 1 Series F20/F21 but steps are identical to other BMW models
10. Get your new Vhedia screen and connect the small plug from Step 7, the wifi antenna, the GPS, and the two USB ports all at the back of the new
screen. The plugs will only go to where they fit
11. Mount the screen and turn on the car to
test if the unit is working, along with speakers,
reverse camera, iDrive, etc.
12. Place the radio/ac unit control panel back
and put the screws back in
13. Connect the hazard and door switch and
place the AC vents back in and you’re done!
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WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY
3. From your iPhone, Go to Settings > Bluetooth to ON
Go to Apps > open ZLINK51.
2. Check the Bluetooth Name
4. Under Other Devices, look for the head unit’s BT Name
and tap it to initate the connection
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5. Select Pair on the Bluetooth Pairing Request
pop-up
6. Select Allow on Allow Contacts and Favorites
Sync pop-up so you can access your contacts and
make a call/text through the head unit
WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY
7. Select Use CarPlay on Use CarPlay with “zlink”
pop-up
8. wait for ZLINK to connect and you’re done
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WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO
3. From your Android Phone, Go to Settings > Connected Devices.
Go to Apps > open ZLINK51.
2. Check the Bluetooth Name
4. Under Pair new device, look for the head unit’s BT Name and
tap it to initate the connection
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6. Tap Pair on the Bluetooth Pairing Request
pop-up
5. Check Allow to your contacts and call
history so you can access your contacts and
make a call/text through the head unit
WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO
7. Continue setting up Android auto through
the head unit
8. wait for ZLINK to connect and you’re done
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2. Search and Open Android Auto
WIRED ANDROID AUTO
6. Wait for ZLINK to connect and you’re done
1. Go to Settings
3. Tap Connect a Car
4. Plug in your phone on
the headunit’s USB port
via cable
5. You will see a
notification on your
phone that says “Android
Auto: Connected to your
car”
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MAIN USER INTERFACE
1.Navi - It opens the Navi App set as default on the
head unit. To change the default, go to Setup >
Navigation > Select your preferred Navi app.
2.Music - Allows you to play music saved on your
head unit or USB flash drive
3.Bluetooth - Opens the Bluetooth Interface where
you can pair devices and make phone calls over
Bluetooth.
4.Video - Allows you to play videos/movies saved on
your head unit or USB flash drive.
5.My Car - This will open your original radio
interface.
6.Setup - Basic settings for the head unit such as
camera, navigation, car and android settings.
7.Theme - Allows you to change your main interface
theme.
8.Dashboard - Will turn your screen into a virtual
dashboard of your car.
9.Add - Allows you to add apps installed on your
head unit to your main interface screen
NAVI MUSIC BLUETOOTH
VIDEO MY CAR SETUP
THEME DASHBOARD ADD
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CONNECTING TO WIFI
1.From main screen, go to Setup > Android. Go to
Network and internet and tap Wi-fi
2. Select your Wi-fi Name > Type your password
Correctly, tap Connect and you’re done!
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