menaco GEN 1.0 Multimedia Car Multimedia Software Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MENACO GEN1 for KIA and HYUNDAI

Universal software package  to run third‐party navigation software  in standard car multimedia and navigation systems

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. For  security  reasons,  and  to  avoid  property  damage,  be  sure  to  follow  safety  precautions  when  using  the  multimedia device (hereinafter referred to as the “headunit”), defined by the manufacturer or the dealer from  whom you purchased the car.
2. Software installation or update shall be made with the engine running. During installation do NOT turn off the  engine, do NOT drive the car, do NOT switch a neutral transmission into reverse (switch to rear camera)! These actions may cause interruption of installation and completely destroy the headunit.
3. Install  the  software  and  send  the  file  to  obtain  a  license  key  only  on  computers  running  Windows.  MAC  devices (iMAC when unpacking archives, iPhone when sending files) distort files and cause problems.
4. Prepare  a  blank  USB  stick  on  4‐32  GB  (to  store  navigation  maps,  as  well  as  your  audio  and  video  files).  Familiarize the useful tips for USB Stick.

4 MAIN INSTALLATION STEPS

The Monaco installation process to the GEN1 headunit consists of 4 main steps:

1. Check and update (if necessary) the current firmware version.
2. Download the installation files and unzip them to the USB stick.
3. Insert the USB stick drive into the USB connector of the car multimedia (automatic installation will start).
4. Receive the license key and copy it to the USB stick.

THE CURRENT FIRMWARE VERSION UPDATE

The current firmware version detection
Before you install Monaco, make sure that the current original firmware version is 7.7.4.
To do this, you must:

1. Turn on the headunit with a power button and wait until it is loaded fully.
2. Press and hold for 10 seconds the Gear button on the front panel of the headunit (if you have a car of 2010 or  2011, then the Setup button is instead of the Gear button).
3. The screen displays the current firmware version (in the line “Software Version: …”)

The current firmware version update
To update the current firmware version choose one option that suits you out of 5 possible below:

1. If the current firmware version is lower than 5.1.3, then first you need to update the current version to 5.1.3,  and then to 7.4.5. After that update 7.4.5 to version 7.7.4. For updates use the Firmware Upgrade Instruction  (see below).
2. If the current firmware version is lower than 7.4.5, then update it to 7.4.5. Then update the firmware 7.4.5 to  version 7.7.4. For updates use the Firmware Upgrade Instruction (see below).
3. If the current firmware version is lower than 7.7.4, for example 7.5.A, 7.6.5, then update it to 7.7.4. To update  use the Firmware Upgrade Instruction (see below).
4. If  the  current  firmware  version  is  7.7.4, then you do NOT need to perform any update, go to the INSTALL  MENACO section below.
5. If the current firmware version is 7.8.3 or higher, then downgrade the firmware to 7.7.4. To downgrade use  the Firmware Downgrade Instruction (see below).

Firmware UPGRADE Instruction

• Download the appropriate file to your computer from the link below.
  Original firmware 5.1.3 http://narod.ru/disk/20298639001/нави.zip.html
  Original firmware 7.4.5 https://yadi.sk/d/ee_Y0D‐zSui2qQ
  Original firmware 7.5.8 https://yadi.sk/d/6OBGDDJEiGmVX
  Original firmware 7.7.4 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T_e4Kq8nqnXT0zUuQ8ntSHsWn48NmTt‐/view?usp=sharing

• Unzip the archive file to the root directory of the USB stick.

• Start the engine of your car (DO NOT turn off during installation), turn on the headunit and insert the USB  stick into the USB slot of the car.

• You will be prompted to update. Confirm to update.

• After a successful update, the radio will reboot and offer the update again. Click cancel.

Firmware DOWNGRADE Instruction

• To  downgrade  the  firmware  from  ver.  8.2.3,  8.0.6,  7.9.4,  7.8.3  to  ver.  7.7.4  use  the  following  link  and  instructions https://yadi.sk/d/ht33AgmmgOEprQ 
• Download the archive file force‐7.7.4.rar to the PC.
• Unzip the archive file to the root directory of the USB stick.
• Start the engine (DO NOT turn off during installation), turn on the headunit and insert the USB stick into  the USB slot of the car.
• Version 7.7.4 will be installed automatically (the following messages can appear in 10 seconds: “Update is  not compatible! A new or identical version of the map has been found,  click  Accept”  or  “The  firmware  version for update is 9.9.9”).
• Press ОК, wait for the end of upgrade progress.

INSTALL MENACO

1. ATTENTION! Installation of Menaco is only possible over the original firmware version 7.7.4!

2. Unzip the archive file LG8900‐LG2100‐USB‐xxx.rar (password for the archive: menaco) to the PC. Copy internal  folders and files to an empty USB stick formatted in FAT32 and volume of not less than 4 Gb.

3. Unzip the archive file LG8900‐2100‐HMC‐ххх.rar (for Hyundai) or LG8900‐2100‐KIA‐ххх.rar (for Kia) to the PC  (Note: xxx indicates the release number). Copy internal folders and files to the USB stick.

4. Check that after unpacking both archives, the following folders and files should be on the USB stick (in the root  directory):

5. Start the engine, switch on the headunit and insert the USB stick into the slot next to the lever of the CPR.

6. If everything is done correctly, you will see the Monaco Installer message. Wait till completion of operation  (the INSTALL SUCCESS message) and automatic reboot. If the  installer  shows  an  error  –  turn  off  the ignition for  15 minutes  (to  reboot  the  headunit).  Switch  on  the  ignition. Switch on the headunit. Remove the USB stick and turn off the ignition. Send the menavrus‐install.log  file  (this  file is  created  automatically  in  the  root  directory  of the USB  stick)  to  e‐mail support@menaco.by  (technical support).

7. If the Installer does not show errors and the headunit rebooted, wait until it is loaded fully (Monaco firmware  is  installed  but  the  headunit  menu  stays  unchanged  until  the  license  file  is  copied  to  the  USB  stick). The  meandrous. did file shall appear in the Menara’s/ folder on the USB stick. Turn off the ignition. Remove the USB  stick. Check this file.

8. meandrous. did file is required to obtain the Monaco license file of meandrous. lic. Go to the Menaco License page  and submit this file by filling out the special form.

9. In a reply letter (over time), you will receive a license file meandrous. lic. Copy it to the Menara’s/ folder on the  USB stick. Please note that you do not need to remove meandrous. did file or others from the USB stick.

10. Copy the maps files from the PC to the certain folder on the USB stick (the set of programs depends on the  ordered  completion of Menaco). For Navitel you can create the required  folder in the root directory of the USB stick manually, or this folder will be created later when you start Navitel for the first time):
    for Novatel (file .nm7) to folder Navitel Content\Maps\;
    for 7ways (files .7w and/or *.dat) to folder 7ways\Maps\.

11. a). Car engine must be turned off at least 15 minutes (to restart the headunit).
    b). Insert USB stick into the slot next to the lever of the CPR and switch on the headunit.
    c). File initialization occurs. Monaco is installed.

12. To  verify  that Monaco  is  in  service  click a  Map  button  (or  5  times on the Gear button to start the new
    software) ‐ you should see the Monaco Menu with the buttons for additional programs.
    Note: If Monaco does not start after Clause 10, please format the USB stick (or take a new one) and install Monaco  starting with Clause 2 again. Please note that a license file meandrous. lice will remain the same (save it first).

START / DISABLE MENACO

Menaco Menu contains the Multimedia Player button, one or two Navigation Software buttons, and a button of  the Total Commander file manager (for advanced users only!). Instructions to access the file manager see below.
If you need to switch from Menaco to the original firmware, press 5 times the Gear button, and then click Addon  Off and Apply. The headunit will reboot into standard navigation program and will work as if you were using the original firmware.
Reverse switch to Menaco is similar by clicking Addon On and Apply.

Note:
Composition,  location  and  image  of  the  Monaco  Menu  buttons  depend  on the  ordered  completion  of  Monaco  package, as well as the country of supply.

USE OF MENACO

Monaco performs the following main actions when you press headunit buttons:

• Press Voice Info (the centre of the second regulator in some  headunit) – displays the Monaco Menu with the  ability to run additional programs. In case if you are running a navigation program, this button recalls the relevant  menu navigation program.
• Press the buttons of Nav, Map, Info – this runs the program specified in the configuration file, if any program is  running ‐ you call the Search Menu of this program.

ACCESS TO THE MENACO FILE SYSTEM

Attention! Warning! The Total Commander CE file manager is included in Monaco .
In no case, do not perform any operations on the Storage Card/System  folder, this  may  completely  disable  the  headunit operability! Also, you cannot format the Storage Card partition!
Use a File Manager with caution, do not remove or replace any files on the internal memory of the headunit, if you  are not sure what you are doing. This can lead to the complete unavailability of the headunit.
All  the  ways  to  run  programs  can  be  configured in the /Storage Card/meandrous/meandrous. cog file. Edit this file carefully, without breaking syntax.
To close random access to the Total Commander CE, rename (or delete) the file of total.exe in the folder of  Update/ on the USB stick.
DELETE MENACO
To completely remove Monaco from the headunit, install the the original firmware 7.7.4.
SETTINGS OF MENACO
Description,  features,  settings  and  recommendations  for  Monaco GEN1 are given in User  Manual for Monaco GEN1.
Note:
The Monaco GEN1 User Manual is provided in the Russian language and prepared in .pdf format.
Please translate this document into your preferred language using this link https://www.onlinedoctranslator.com 
In case of any translation misunderstanding please do not hesitate to contact us mail@menaco.co.

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