LASER NAVC-BHUD-982 Wireless CarPlay 7 Inch Touchscreen User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Laser

Table of Contents

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CONTROLS AND PORTS
SETTING UP
OPERATIONS – APPLE CARPLAY
OPERATIONS – ANDROID AUTO
BASIC OPERATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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User Manual
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
NAVC-BHUD-982

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

7” Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto Screen
Screen-mounting arm
USB-C car power adaptor
3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable
User manual

CONTROLS AND PORTS

LASER NAVC-BHUD-982 Wireless CarPlay 7 Inch Touchscreen -
PORTS

1	AUX port
2	AV IN (for optional reverse camera)
3	USB-A port
4	Micro SD card slot
5	USB-C power port
6	Access device Home Screen
7	Change volume
8	Enable/disable FM transmission
9	USB
10	Bluetooth
11	Change screen brightness: High, Low, Off
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12	Go back to previous screen
13	Switch to Android Auto mode
14	PhoneLink-Access all CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity options
15	Access Micro SF card content
16	Access USB flash drive content
17	Access FM frequency settings (doesn’t receive FM broadcast stations)
18	Switch to Apple CarPlay mode

SETTING UP

Attach the screen to the mounting arm
Remove the protective film from the adhesive suction cup, then press it onto the windscreen. To secure it in place, push the lock down.
Adjust the screen display angle and height so that it won’t obstruct your view of the road, and tighten the knob to secure it.
Connect the power adaptor to the car’s cigarette lighter socket and the power port on the screen.
Power on the screen.
To use the car sound system for audio, tap the FM TX icon on the CarPlay screen. Choose a frequency that is not used by or next to a radio station for best reception. Tune the car radio to the same frequency on the screen, then audio from the screen will play through the car stereo.
Alternatively, connect the 3.5mm audio cable to the CarPlay screen’s AUX port and the car’s AUX port. Switch to AUX mode on the car stereo.

OPERATIONS – APPLE CARPLAY

Note:

CarPlay is compatible with iPhone 5 and later running iOS 7.1 or later.
Not all iPhone models may support all features of CarPlay.
Apple periodically updates its software, and newer versions may bring changes to CarPlay compatibility or functionality.
Siri needs to be enabled for voice control functionality.
An active data plan is required for some functions, like navigation or streaming music.

WIRELESS CARPLAY CONNECTION

Turn on the screen.
Go into Bluetooth pairing mode on your iPhone. Choose NAVC-BHUD. Enter PIN 0000 and pair.
Follow on-screen instructions to grant the necessary permissions (including enabling Siri) and confirm to use CarPlay.
a. If prompts do not appear after pairing, go to Settings> General > CarPlay > Available Cars, and select NAVC-BHUD.
CarPlay Home screen should appear automatically after a few seconds.

WIRED CARPLAY CONNECTION

Using an Apple-certified Lightning- to-USB cable, connect the iPhone to the USB-A port on the screen.
Allow any requests for data sync and confirm to use CarPlay as USB only.
CarPlay Home screen should appear automatically after a few seconds.

WIRED SCREEN MIRRORING

On the CarPlay screen, go to PhoneLink > under iPhone, tap on Auto Connect setting and set it to Mirror.
Using an Apple-certified Lightning- to-USB cable, connect the iPhone to the USB-A port on the screen.
Your phone screen will appear on the CarPlay screen after a few seconds.
Disconnect the cable to stop screen mirroring and set Auto Connect setting back to CarPlay.

Note : Apple has disabled playback of videos on CarPlay to reduce driving distractions.

SWITCHING INTERFACES

Tap the ‘CarHome’ icon to temporarily switch to the screen’s own interface while in CarPlay mode.
To return to CarPlay Home screen, tap on the CarPlay icon in the bottom-left corner.
To exit out of CarPlay interface, disconnect or forget the Bluetooth connection.

OPERATIONS – ANDROID AUTO

Note:

An Android phone with Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher is needed for wired connection.
The following devices support wireless connection:
a. Any phone with Android 11.0
b. A Google or Samsung phone with Android 10.0
c. A Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Note 8, with Android 9.0
Android Auto comes pre-installed on Android 10 and above. For older versions, download the app from the Google Play Store.
Google periodically updates its software, and newer versions may bring changes to Android Auto compatibility or functionality.
Google Assistant needs to be enabled for voice control functionality.
An active data plan is required for some functions, like navigation or streaming music.

WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO CONNECTION

Turn on the screen.
Go into Bluetooth pairing mode on your phone. Choose NAVC-BHUD. Enter PIN 0000 and pair.
Follow on-screen instructions (including enabling Google Assistant) to grant the necessary permissions and confirm to use Android Auto.
Android Auto Home screen should appear automatically, though it may take up to 30 seconds.

WIRED ANDROID AUTO CONNECTION

Using a high-quality USB cable, connect the phone to the USB-A port on the screen.
Android Auto app should open on your smartphone. Follow on-screen instructions to grant the necessary permissions (including enabling Google Assistant) and allow the app to access features on your phone.
Android Auto Home screen should appear automatically after a few seconds.

WIRED SCREEN MIRRORING

Tap on the PhoneLink icon on the device’s Home screen.
Under Android section, set Auto Connect mode to Mirror, and tap on Mirror icon.
On your phone, connect to the screen via Bluetooth; Scan the QR code on the screen, and download and install ‘Mirroring’ app.
Using a high-quality USB cable, connect the phone to the USB-A port on the screen.
Run the Mirroring app on your phone. You phone screen will appear on the display screen.

SWITCHING INTERFACES

Tap the ‘Exit’ icon on the Android Auto Home screen to temporarily switch to the screen’s own interface.
To return to Android Auto Home screen, tap on the Android Auto icon in the bottom-right corner.
To exit out of Android Auto interface, disconnect or forget the Bluetooth connection.

BASIC OPERATIONS

ADJUST THE VOLUME

You can adjust the volume in several ways:

Via the screen’s interface
The phone when it’s paired to the screen
The car audio system
On the screen interface, tap the volume icon in the top task bar, then move the slider left or right to adjust the volume.

CHANGE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
Go to Setup > Equipment: Display Settings
CHANGE AUDIO EQ SETTINGS
Go to Setup > Equipment: EQ Setup

MEDIA PLAYBACK VIA USB OR MICRO SD CARD

Insert a USB flash drive or Micro SD card
Tap on USB or Micro SD card icon to open its interface.

RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
Go to Setup > Vehicle: Basic Setup > Restore Factory

TROUBLESHOOTING

CANNOT PAIR THE PHONE WITH THE CARPLAY SCREEN

Bring the phone closer to the CarPlay screen to get better reception.
If the Bluetooth name of the CarPlay screen doesn’t show on the Bluetooth list, refresh the list or try searching again and wait up to one minute for it to appear.
If the Bluetooth icon is visible in the top taskbar of the CarPlay device, it is already paired with another phone. To connect a second one, first unpair or disconnect the existing one.
Check if the phone is already paired with another device like a smartwatch. If so, disconnect or unpair before connecting to the CarPlay screen.
Turn off the CarPlay screen and turn it on again.
Turn off the phone and turn it on again.

CARPLAY OR ANDROID AUTO HOME SCREEN DOESN’T APPEAR ON THE SCREEN

Not all phones support CarPlay or Android Auto. Make sure your phone is compatible.
For wired connections, ensure that the USB cable is undamaged and securely plugged in on both ends. Try a different Apple-approved or high-quality cable.
Ensure that necessary permissions and services are enabled on the phone, e.g. Siri, Location services, cellular data,notifications, etc.
Close apps running in the background.
Make sure your phone firmware is up to date.
Restart your phone.

APPS ARE NOT APPEARING OR WORKING

Only apps that are developed to be compatible with CarPlay/Android Auto will appear and be usable on the screen.
Check the App Store or the Play Store for compatibility.
Make sure the app updates are up to date.
Ensure that CarPlay/Android Auto and the specific apps are not restricted under Settings.

AUDIO ISSUES

Ensure the volume on the phone, the CarPlay screen and car stereo is turned up.
Make sure the 3.5mm audio cable is properly connected.
In areas with many FM stations, some frequencies might be crowded. Try switching the screen to broadcast on a different FM frequency and match it on your car’s radio.
Disconnect and reconnect the phone to restart CarPlay or Android Auto.

SPECIFICATIONS

Bluetooth version	5
Screen	7” 1024×600 IPS
Screen power input	12-24V
USB flash drive	512GB max; FAT32

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