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KD and KG Series User Manual

This document provides instructions for operating an A-Sure in-vehicle entertainment unit. It outlines safety precautions, describes the main menu and navigation controls, and provides setup instructions for listening to the radio, playing DVDs, connecting USB/SD devices, and pairing an iPod or Bluetooth. Keep this manual handy for operating procedures and safety information.

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KD and KG Series User Manual

This document provides instructions for operating an A-Sure in-vehicle entertainment unit. It outlines safety precautions, describes the main menu and navigation controls, and provides setup instructions for listening to the radio, playing DVDs, connecting USB/SD devices, and pairing an iPod or Bluetooth. Keep this manual handy for operating procedures and safety information.

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USER MANUAL

Thank you for buying this A-Sure product. Please read through these instructions so you will
know how to operate this unit properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep
this document in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
Precaution ............................................................................................ 3

Main Menu........................................................................................... 7

Radio .................................................................................................... 9

Play DVD ............................................................................................... 9

USB/SD ............................................................................................... 11

iPod .................................................................................................... 11

AUX Input ........................................................................................... 12

Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 13

Bluetooth Music ................................................................................. 16

Screen Mirroring ................................................................................ 16

Navigation .......................................................................................... 18

Connect to the Internet ..................................................................... 18

OBD2 (Optional) ................................................................................. 19

DVR (Optional) ................................................................................... 19

DAB+ (Optional) ................................................................................. 20

TV (Optional) ...................................................................................... 20

TPMS (Optional) ................................................................................. 21

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Settings............................................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 34

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Precaution

Before installing this product

- Use this unit with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding only. Failure to do so may
result in a fire or malfunction.

- To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the (-) battery cable
before installation.

Important safety information

WARNING
- Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself. Installation or servicing
of this product by persons without training and experience in electronic equipment
and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the risk of
electric shock, injury or other hazards.

- Do not allow this product to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could
result. Also, damage to the product, smoke and overheating could result from
contact with liquids.

- If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this product, park your vehicle in a safe
place, turn the ignition switch off (ACC OFF) immediately and consult your dealer. Do
not use this product in this condition because doing so may result in a fire, electric
shock, or other failure.

- If you notice smoke, a strange noise or odor from this product, or any other
abnormal signs on the screen, turn off the power immediately and consult your

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dealer. Using this product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the
system.

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- Do not disassemble or modify this product, as there are high-voltage components
inside which may cause an electric shock. Be sure to consult your dealer for internal
inspection, adjustments or repairs.

Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the following
safety information:

- Do not operate this product or any applications if doing so will divert your attention
in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules
and follow all existing traffic regulations. If you experience difficulty in operating this
product or reading the display, park your vehicle in a safe location and apply the
parking brake before making the necessary adjustments.

- Never set the volume of this product so high that you cannot hear outside traffic and
emergency vehicles.

- To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the vehicle is stopped and/or
the parking brake is applied.

- Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety
information.

- Do not install this product where it may (i) obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the
performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including air
bags or hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the
vehicle.

- Please remember to fasten your seat belt at all times while operating your vehicle. If
you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe if your
seat belt is not properly buckled.

- Never use headphones while driving.

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To ensure safe driving

WARNING
- LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS
AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MAY
VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.

- Do not take any steps to tamper with or disable the parking brake interlock system
which is in place for your protection. Tampering with or disabling the parking brake
interlock system could result in serious injury or death.

- To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the potential violation of applicable laws,
this product is not for use with a video image that is visible to the driver.

- In some countries the viewing of video images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they be
obeyed.
If you attempt to watch video images while driving, the warning “Viewing of front
seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited.” will appear on the screen. To
watch video image on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the
parking brake. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the
parking brake.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using this product without
running the engine can drain the battery.

WARNING
Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an ACC wire or circuitry
available.

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Main Menu

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1. Home
2. Date and time
3. Screenshot
4. Volume
5. Eject a disc
6. Brightness
7. Recent apps
8. Menu
9. Back
10. Apps
11. Settings
12. Fader/balance adjustment
13. Navigation
Use apps
Tap an app to open it.

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Customize the unit

Arrange apps
Touch and hold any app on the Home screen, and then drag the app around.
Drag an app to the edge of the screen to move it to a different Home screen. Swipe
left or right to see other screens.

Change the wallpaper


You can set an image or photo as wallpaper for the Home screen. You can choose
from the preset Live Wallpapers (dynamic) and Wallpapers (stills), or choose from
images or photos stored on a USB storage device or an SD memory card.

Change the wallpaper. Go to Settings > Display > Wallpaper, or tap on the status
bar on the Home screen, and then tap Wallpapers.

Adjust the screen brightness


Go to settings > Display > Brightness level, or tag the status bar, and then drag
the slider.

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Radio

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2. Perform manual tuning


3. AF (Alternative Frequencies)/ TA (Traffic Announcement)/ PTY (Program Type) 4.
Preset channel list
Select a frequency you like and then touch and hold any of preset frequency keys to
store it.
Up to 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations can be stored in memory.
5. Perform seek tuning or non-stop seek tuning
6. Mono/Stereo switch
7. Distant/Local seek tuning
8. AM band (AM1 or AM2)
9. FM band (FM1, FM2 or FM3)
Play DVD

DVD Player

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CAUTION
1. There are two screws on the top face of the unit to protect the disc drivein
transit. The screws need to be removed first. Otherwise it cannot accept or play
discs.

2. For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in
motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

1. Repeat play
Choose from repeat the current file, repeat all files and repeat off.
2. Equalizer adjustment
Choose from Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Flat, Voice and Custom.
3. Previous file
4. Pause/Play

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5. Stop
6. Next file
7. File menu

USB/SD
Plug a USB storage device or insert an SD memory card and then tap Music on the
Home screen to play music, tap Video to play video files, or tap Gallery to view images
and photos.

iPod
Control your iPod/iPhone directly from your car dashboard. Enjoy music playback in
superior sound quality.

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1. Repeat play
Choose from repeat the current file, repeat all files and repeat off.
2. Equalizer adjustment
Choose from Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Flat, Voice and Custom.
3. Previous file
4. Pause/Play
5. Next file
6. File menu

AUX Input
You can display the video image output by the device connected to this unit.

CAUTION
For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion.
To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

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Bluetooth

1. Keypad 4. Devices list


2. Phone book 5. Bluetooth settings
3. Recent calls
Connect your mobile phone to this unit via Bluetooth and use an external
microphone to make and receive hands-free calls.

CAUTION
For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving.

*Connect to a Bluetooth device


Connection (Bluetooth pairing)

a. The Bluetooth device must be within 1 meter of this unit. Turn on Bluetooth on the
device.
b. You can find this unit in the devices list of your Bluetooth device.

c. If your Bluetooth device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), a four-digit number
password will be required. The default password is 0000.

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1. Phone calls

Enter the number to make a call. You can also choose a contact from the phone book
to make a call.

View recent outgoing calls, incoming calls or missed calls.

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① You can change the Device Name of this unit. Tap CAR KIT to enter a different
name.
② You can change the PIN Number (Bluetooth pairing password). The default
password is 0000. Enter another four-digit number and then tap Done to set a
new password.
③ You can turn AutoAnswer/AutoConnect on or off.

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Bluetooth Music

After the Bluetooth connection is established, tap A2DP on the Home screen, and
then you can play music stored in your Bluetooth device on this unit.
※ At first, you need to operate the music playback on your Bluetooth device. Then
you can operate the Bluetooth music on the unit.

※ Please note that the unit may not support the Bluetooth music function whilst
some mobile phones are not quite compatible with the unit.

Screen Mirroring
Tap Easy Connected on the apps menu screen to enter screen mirroring mode.
When you connect a mobile phone with compatible applications installed, you can
control the applications for the mobile phone directly from this unit.

For Android smart phone:

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1. Connect via a USB cable
a. Go to Settings > About Device, and then tap Build number 7 times to enable
Developer options. Turn on USB debugging. A message Allow USB debugging?
will pop up. Turn on the Always allow from this computer option, and then tap
OK.

b. Connect your Android smart phone to this unit via a USB cable.

2. Connect via Wi-Fi

a. Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot,
and then turn Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on or tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

b.Tap Android WiFi and then select your Android device name from the hotspot
list. Enter the password when prompted.

※ Please note this function is only applicable for the smart phones equipped
with wireless mirroring function, and it only supports Android versions
above 4.0. Audio streaming requires a Bluetooth connection.

For iPhone:

a. Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot, and then turn Personal Hotspot on.
b. Tap iPhone WiFi, and then select your iPhone name from the hotspot list. Enter
the password when prompted.

c. Tap AirPlay in the Control Center on your iPhone. Select EC-Mirror and turn
Mirroring on.

※ On iPhone 4/4s, only photos can be streamed wireless to this unit. On


iPhone 5 and other later iPhone models, both music and photos can be
streamed wireless to this unit. Video streaming requires the appropriate
Apple cable or adapter.

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Navigation

Built-in navigation offers detailed, reliable route guidance information to help you
get where you want to go.
You can actually download a range of GPS Navigation apps via Google Play and run
them on the unit. You can download Sat Nav apps like TomTom, Navigon, Route 66,
Sygic, iGO, Google Maps and many more.

Connect to the Internet

You can connect the unit to the Internet whenever necessary, using a Wi-Fi
connection (if available) or 3G network (the 3G dongle is sold separately). You can
browse the web, download apps via Google Play, play online games, etc.
The possibilities are endless with the Internet in your car.

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OBD2 (Optional)
The unit supports OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics) car diagnostics. With the OBD2
function available on this unit, you can retrieve real-time data and trouble codes
from your vehicle computer. All the data of your vehicle is displayed to you.
(The OBD2 Bluetooth car diagnostic scanner tool is sold separately).

DVR (Optional)
You can control a car DVR camera (sold separately) on this unit and use it to record
all the events of a journey.

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DAB+ (Optional)
With use of a DAB dongle (sold separately), DAB+ (Digital audio broadcasting) tuner
lets you enjoy the convenience of digital radio, while Auto DAB+ Tuning makes sure
there are less signal interruptions. DAB+ digital radio brings you highdetail, digital-
quality sound with lots of stations, program information and more.

The DAB antenna (sold separately) needs to be positioned on the windscreen of


your vehicle. Tap DAB+ on the apps menu screen, and then tap to search
all available services automatically.

TV (Optional)

Built-in MPEG-4 Digital TV tuner enables you to watch DVB-T digital TV on this unit.
Please check to ensure your country supports MPEG-4 DVB-T.
※ Please note this feature is not supported on all models.

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TPMS (Optional)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) increases driving safety and provides a better
understanding of your vehicle’s tire conditions. Once you have correctly installed the
TPMS (sold separately), the sensors will automatically monitor the tire pressure and
the temperature, and transmit real-time statistics to the receiver.

Settings

1. Wireless & networks

1.1 Wi-Fi
Turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Choose a network: Tap one of the listed networks and then enter the password if
required.

1.2 Bluetooth
You can change the Device Name or the PIN Number (Bluetooth pairing password)
of this unit.
You can turn Auto Answer/Auto Connect on or off.
Tap a device on the Paired devices or on the Available devices list to pair or unpair it.

1.3 More
You can set up Portable Wi-Fi hotspot or VPN.

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2. Device

2.1 Display

2.1.1 Brightness level


Drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness.

2.1.2 Night display


Drag the slider to adjust the display brightness in night mode.

2.1.3 Wallpaper
Set an image or photo as wallpaper for the Home screen.

2.1.4 Gesture
Anywhere
Turn Gesture
Anywhere on
or off. Add,
remove or
edit gestures.

2.1.5 Font size


Choose from Small, Normal, Large and Huge.
2.2 Sound & notification
- Key tone- Volumes
- App notifications
- Notification access
- Do Not Disturb access
2.3 Apps
Manage all the apps downloaded on the unit or on an SD
memory card.

2.4 Storage & USB

2.5 Memory

2.6 Screenshot settings


- Select delay time to capture the screen
- Set the location of screenshot storage
- Show the screenshot button in the status bar

3. Personal

3.1 Location
Turn Location on or off.
Location mode: Choose from High accuracy, Battery saving, and
Device only.

3.2 Security
- Device administrators
- Unknown sources
- Storage type
- Trusted credentials
- Install certificates from SD card
- Clear credentials
- Trust agents
- Apps with usage access

3.3 Accounts
Add a Google account or other accounts.
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- Set up nearby device

3.5 Language & input

3.5.1 Language
Set the language for the unit. Choose from English, French,
German, Spanish, and many more.

3.5.2 Spell checker


Turn Spell checker on or off.
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dictionary
Add words in
the user
dictionary.

3.5.4 Keyboard & input methods


The default input method is English (US) - Android Keyboard.

3.5.5 Text-to-speech output 3.5.6 Pointer speed


Drag the slider to adjust the pointer speed.
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- Backup account
- Automatic restore
- Network settings reset
- Factory data rest
4. System

4.1 Date & time


- GPS automatic update time
- Automatic date & time
- Automatic time zone
- Set date
- Set time
- Select time zone
- Use 24-hour format
- Choose date format

4.2 Accessibility
- Captions
- Magnification gestures
- Large text
- High contrast text
- Auto-rotate screen
- Speak passwords
- Accessibility shortcut
- Text-to-speech output
- Touch & hold delay
- Color inversion
- Color correction

5. Car

5.1 Navigation settings

5.1.1 Navigation application options


Choose the application you want to use for the navigation.

5.1.2 Navigation
monitoring Turn
Navigation
monitoring on or
off.

5.1.3 Navigation sound mode

5.1.4 Navigation mixing ratio

5.1.5 Navigation sound in phone mode

5.1.6 GPS monitor


5.2 Driving settings

5.2.1 Watching video


On: Video images can be viewed while your vehicle is in motion.
Off: Video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in
motion.

CAUTION
For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your
vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place
and apply the parking brake.

5.2.2 Reversing X-mirror


A separately sold rear view camera is required for utilizing the
rear view camera function.
On: Reverses the rear view camera images.
Off: Does not reverse the rear view camera images.

5.2.3 Reversing volume


On: There is warning alert sound while driving in reverse.
Off: There is no warning alert sound while driving in reverse.

5.2.4 Rear view ruler


On: Displays the parking
assist guidelines. Off:
Hides the parking assist
guidelines.

5.3 Extra settings

5.3.1 Playing music


Turn this on to allow the unit to play music automatically when
you plug a USB storage device or insert an SD memory card.
5.3.2 DVR storage locations

5.4 Amplifier
5.4.1 Equalizer adjustment
You can choose from Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Flat, Voice, and
Custom.

5.4.2 Fader/balance adjustment


You can select a listening position that you want to make as the
center of the sound effects.
Choose from Driver, User, Front, Rear, and All.

5.5 Steering wheel keys


This allows you to use the steering wheel control of your vehicle
to control the unit.

5.6 Factory settings


Enter the password 126 to go to Factory settings.
5.6.1 Application
Change the options for Bluetooth, DVD, TV, iPod, Radio, and DVR.

5.6.2 Car logo


Select one of the preinstalled car manufacturer logos as your
start up screen. You can also select images imported from an SD
memory card. You need to insert the SD memory card into the
GPS card slot. The image size should be 800 pixels x 480 pixels
and the image format should be JPEG.

5.6.3 Radio
Select an area for the radio.

5.6.4 Voice
Adjust the volumes of TV, DVD, iPod, System, AV Input, Radio,
and Bluetooth modes.

5.6.5 CanBus
Change the options for Canbus.
5.6.6 Key study
- Button panel reset
- Panel key study
- Touch reset
- Touch key study
5.6.7 Other
Change the options for RDS, Front Camera, Panel LED type and
more.

5.7 About machine


- System updates
- MCU update
- Model number
- Android version
- Android security patch level
- Kernel version
- Build number
- MCU version
- Serial number
- CPU
- Memory
- Legal information
- Regulatory information
Troubleshooting
If you have problems operating this product, refer to this section.
The most common problems are listed below, along with likely
causes and solutions.

No power
- Car engine has not been started. Start the car engine.
- Incorrect wiring connection. Check the wiring.
- Fuse has been damaged. Replace fuse.

No sound
- Volume is too low. Adjust volume.
- Incorrect wiring connection. Check the wiring.

No image
- Parking brake wire connect is incorrect. Check the parking
wiring.

Disc does not play


- The disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc with the label
upward.
- The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
- The disc is cracked or otherwise damaged. Insert a normal,
round disc.
- The files on the discs are in an irregular file format. Check the
file format.
- The disc format cannot be played back. Replace the disc.
- The loaded disc is a type this product cannot play. Check what
type of disc it is.

The screen is covered by a caution message and the video


cannot be shown
- The parking brake lead is not connected or applied. Connect the
parking brake lead correctly, and apply the parking brake.
- The parking brake interlock is activated. Park your vehicle in a
safe place and apply the parking brake.

Image flashes or distorted


- Video DVD settings do not match with the DVD. Adjust video
DVD settings.
- Video connection is incorrect.
Noise in broadcasts
- Signals are too weak. Select other stations with stronger signals.
- Check the connection of the vehicle antenna.
- Change broadcast from stereo to mono.

Preset station lost


- Battery cable is not correctly connected. Connect the battery
cable to the terminal that is always live.

The iPod/iPhone’s video image is disturbed


- Set the TV Signal settings (NTSC/PAL) of the iPod/iPhone
correctly.

The paired mobile phone connects and disconnects constantly


- The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the mobile phone closer
to the product or remove any obstacle between the mobile
phone and the product.
- Some mobile phones may connect and disconnect constantly
when you make or end calls. This does not indicate any
malfunction of the product.
- For some mobile phones, the Bluetooth connection may be
deactivated automatically as a power-saving feature. This does
not indicate any malfunction of the product.

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