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CONTENTS Package contents......................................................................................................3 CHAPTER 1 — INSTALLATION. ........................................................................3 1.1 Before Installation 3 1.2 Tools 3 1.3 Vehicle Installation 3 1.4 Safety Guidelines & Appropriate Use 4 Connect supplied Display Harness Cable to factory Display. ...............5 Connect VLine Interface cable to Factory Head unit. .............................
GROM-VLINE SYSTEM PACKAGE CONTENTS VLine module GVMF Display Harness MCFTOY Power Harness GPS Antenna Microphone USB Extension cable CHAPTER 1 — INSTALLATION 1.1 Before Installation Before starting work with any wiring, please wait 90 seconds after turning the Ignition to the OFF position and disconnecting the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
wiring installation requires special technical skills and experience. If you do not feel comfortable doing the installation please consult with your local car audio shop or installation professional for instructions or assistance if necessary. Carefully remove the factory Stereo and Display out of the dash cavity with proper tools. It may be necessary to disconnect items surrounding the stereo and display to remove them and gain access to the back of the stereo to make your connections. 1.
Connect supplied Display Harness Cable to factory Display Locate BLUE Display port on rear of Multi Display ECU. If the port is Empty, plug in supplied video cable (GVMF) into port and leave female portion of cable with nothing attached. If there is cable plugged in, disconnect factory Display cable (typically Blue in color). Then plug in supplied Y cable and reconnect disconnected cable into female plug of the supplied Display cable.
Connect VLine Interface cable to Factory Head unit Located 12-pin connector and unplug. Plug in supplied Power Audio Wiring Harness Interface cable (MCFTOY). Reconnect back what was disconnected from the rear of the stereo back into the female plug of the supplied interface cable. Power Audio Connector Connecting to VLine Route the unused end of Display Cable and Power Audio Cable to the VLine module and connect them to the correctly labeled ports.
Routing the GPS Antenna The GPS Antenna module is magnetic as well as supplied with double sided tape. It can be mounted to the top of dashboard or to outside of vehicle whichever you prefer. Route to desired location. We recommend mounting on inside of vehicle on passenger side of the Dashboard as shown below.
Routing the Microphone Route microphone to a location where it will be able to pick up voice clearly. We recommend to mount MIC nearby the rear view mirror but not directly on windshield glass. Avoid sticking to the hard surface as it will pick up more noise.
Mounting the VLine Module Mount module in location free of any moving parts. We strongly recommend mounting the module in an easily accessible location such as the glove compartment for easy access to the USB ports and in case of needing to upgrade firmware on the VLine module. Securely mount and install the interface in a location free from heat, humidity, moving parts, or direct sunlight. Beware of hot-air flow from your vehicle’s climate control system.
Understanding VLine Ports USB1 iPhone N/A Not Used WiFi / Bluetooth Antenna GPS / AV / Camera Input USB 1 HDMI IN HDMI OUT USB 2 HDMI Input MIC CAMERA AV1 MicroSD Card (Pin side up*) Microphone USB2 OTG/USB storage USB1 iPhone connection Any other USB device (Keyboard / Mouse) USB2 USB flash drive Any USB device (Android, Keyboard / Mouse) MicroSD Insert microSD card (*pin side up) to increase storage space for Vline (up to 128GB supported). The microSD should be formatted FAT32.
CHAPTER 2 — GETTING STARTED 2.1 Initializing After connecting the VLine module to the stereo, an Ignition Cycle will have to be performed for the stereo to discover Vline and allow Vline to self configure. To INITIALIZE: 1. Put Ignition Switch to “ACC” or “ON” position 2. Wait up to 5 Seconds 3. Put Ignition Switch to “OFF” position 4. Wait 1 minute 5. Turn Ignition Switch back to “ACC” or “ON” Position 6. Press the DISC button until you are able to select the VLINE interface.
Adjusting Audio Bass, Treble, Balance/Fade for VLINE Mode. To adjust, press SCAN button 3 (three) times. Factory display will switch from VLine Interface into factory CD changer interface to adjust Audio settings. Press SCAN button 3 (three) times again to switch back into VLine Interface mode again Track selection can be done with the stereo’s SEEK TRACK ^ and v buttons or steering wheel buttons.
WARRANTY Eighteen (18) Month Limited Warranty This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of the product that, upon inspection by GROM Audio authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in the material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to the installation expenses. Attempting to service or modify this unit, operating this unit under conditions other than the recommended will render this warranty void.
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, reputation, employees, customers, facilities, or to any third party, - in a manner that would distract the driver or that may otherwise cause injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders. GROM Audio is not in any way responsible for any such use by you. In all cases, GROM Audio may limit or revoke your use for any reason and at any time. Use of some GROM Product features while a vehicle is in motion may be against the laws of the jurisdiction in which you use the GROM Product.
GROM AUDIO does not warrant or endorse and does not assume and will not have any liability or responsibility to you or any other person for any Third Party Materials or for any other materials, products, or services of third parties. By using the Third Party Materials, you agree to comply with the use terms of the provider of such Third-Party Materials.
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