ATOTO F7S8P9X10 Android Car Radio 10 Inch Touch Screen Instruction Manual

2.2.2 Precautions

1. The Android Auto app should be installed on your phone, and all the permissions to the “Android Auto app” on your phone should be enabled (Settings>Apps>Android Auto>Permissions).
   The APP versions of the , , ,

   should be the latest one, otherwise, it may cause some unknown issues.

2. It requires the user to use a factory or original USB cable that comes with the phone for the Android Auto connection.
   Non-manufacturer made USB cable may cause connection issues such as black screen, or unstable connection.

3. If you see the prompt on your phone about <Android Auto stopped responding. To continue, unplug your phone from the USB cable and plug it back in again>, thenit means not all the settings are finished in the first time connection. You just need to clear the data and cache of the Android Auto app on your phone, then reconnect your phone, and follow the instructions on the phone to finish the permission settings again.

2.2.3. Wireless Android Auto Connection
NOTES

1. Before use, make sure that you can use wired Android Auto on your F7 with your phone.

2. Before use, make sure that your phone supports wireless Android Auto. Wireless Android Auto is compatible with these Android versions:
   ● Any phone with Android 11.0 or higher;
   ● A Google or Samsung phone with Android 10.0;
   ● ASamsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Note 8, with Android 9.0.
   If your phone does not support wireless Android Auto, please use wired connection instead.

3. If you are using wireless Android Auto on your phone for the first time,make sure that the wireless Android Auto option or wireless projection option is on.

4. If your phone can not connect to F7 successfully, please clear Bluetooth pairing records at F7(Path on selected F7 models: Settings > Bluetooth Settings > Clear Records) and delete “F7″ from your phone Bluetooth list,then try to connect as above steps again;

Connection steps:
Step 1: Enable Bluetooth Wi-Fi on your phone;
Note: Ensure your phone and F7 do not connect to any other Wi-Fi hotspots or Bluetooth, and make sure your car is in park(P);
Step 2: Enable Bluetooth from your phone and choose F7’s Bluetooth name to pair.
Step 3: Allow all the consecutive prompts on your phone to complete setup (Figure 11, Figure 12, Figure 13)
Step 4: The connection is complete now. The F7 will enter wireless Android Auto mode automatically (see Figure 14) when the switch in Figure 08 is enabled.

Notes for both CarPlay and Android Auto:

1. F7 regards the audio of CarPlay & Android Auto (CPAA) and local media apps (BT Music / Radio / Music / AUX) as mutually inclusive. In other words, they can output sound at the same time.
   You can use maps in CPAA while listening to the radio or playing music from a USB flash drive. To set navigation and media mix volume, please refer to chapter 8.3.4. Dual Audio Control.
   In general, the navigation app and media app in CP and AA can run simultaneously.

2. F7 may achieve regular audio mixing when CarPlay/Android Auto (CPAA) is providing background navigation, while local music (USB/ SD card music), AUX audio, or the radio interface is active in the foreground. But, when CPAA is active in the foreground and local music is playing in the background, audio mixing cannot be performed.

3. You can disconnect wireless CarPlay/Android Auto from the phone, but you cannot disconnect it from the head unit.

4. It’s crucial to maintain an adequate battery level on your mobile device. If the device is overheating, disconnect it from CarPlay to allow it to cool down. Because a low phone battery may prevent a successful CarPlay connection and an overheating phone can potentially lead to glitches in the navigation display.

5. The F7 features various audio sources. Upon restarting the system, F7 will display the audio sources that was in use last time before shutdown.

6. During a wireless Android Auto connection, if Wi-Fi is disabled, the connection may be interrupted. To re-establish wireless Android Auto, you’ll need to reactivate Wi-Fi, reconnect to Bluetooth, or tap on the Android Auto app once more.

2.3. AutoLink 2.3.1. How it works on the F7
Notes: Please ensure that both wired and wireless CarPlay/Android Auto have been disconnected before attempting a screen mirroring connection.

Operation steps:
For Android phone:

1. Open the AutoLink application on the F7, and scan the QR code (See Figure 15-1)to download the “Mirroring” application. Install the “Mirroring” app to your Android phone.
2. Connect your phone to the port of F7 using the original phone USB cable;
3. At this point, you may see a pop-up window (See Figure 15-2) as shown in the figure below. Click on “Start Now” for phone mirroring.

For iPhone:
No extra App required for connection, and the operation steps are as follows:

1. Tap icon to run AutoLink option on F7.
2. Connect your iPhone to the port of F7 using the original phone USB cable;
3. At the same time, you will see a pop-up window (See Figure 16) from your phone screen, and you are required to click .
   And then you may also see a pop-up window (See Figure 17) on your iPhone to ask you to enter a device password. In this case, please enter the iPhone screen lock pass code).

2.3.2 Precautions

1. The AutoLink feature requires the phone to support CarPlay or Android Auto feature first. Phones that do not support these two functions cannot use the AutoLink.

2. It requires the user to use a factory or original USB Cable that comes with the phone for AutoLink connection. Non-manufacturer made USB cable may cause connection issues such as connection failure, or unstable connection.

3. Check and make sure phone Bluetooth is connected to F7. If not, there is no audio out from the F7 side when you play multimedia on your phone.

4. AutoLink captures the display content of the mobile phone and displays it on the F7’s screen simultaneously. If your phone comes with a curved screen display (Figure 18), the display mirrored on F7 will not be full-screen (Figure 19);
   

5. If you have a problem installing Mirroring to your Android phone, contact ATOTO customer support for requesting download link. If the QR code on the head unit has expired, you also have the option to visit https://resources.myatoto.com/ and search for “Mirror-B-Mirroring” and download the “Mirroring” app to your Android phone (see Figure 19-01, 1-02).
   Note: The “Mirroring” app is only compatible with Android phones and cannot be used on the head unit itself.

6. Phone manufacturers may release new system firmware, and itmay cause the Mirroring app to not work properly with new phone firmware. If you have a connecting issue after the phone s updated, please contact the ATOTO customer support team for asolution;

Radio

3.1.How each option works

station will be played for 3s, touch again to stop;
D| Dx/Local Switch. LOC is an abbreviation of local. Enabling this option means especially for local frequency handling;
E| Touch or to search qualified stations forward or backward;
F| Touch or to jump forward or backward to the nearest frequency;
G| This place displays the current EQ mode the system is applying
H| Preset station list. There are 18 preset FM radio stations and 12 preset AM radio stations. All are initially filled with the first frequency number. When you click , newly received radio stations will replace these default frequency numbers on this list.
I| an abbreviation of Alternative frequency.
It is an option that allows the F7 to re-tune to a different Frequency that provides the same station when the first signal becomes too weak (e.g. when moving out of range).
J| is an abbreviation of Traffic Announcement.
It refers to the broadcasting of a specific type of traffic report on the Radio Data System.
K| is an abbreviation of Programme Type.
It allows you to search for radio stations by the type of programming they offer, such as news, sports, music genres, talk shows, etc. When you select a specific program type, your radio will search for stations broadcasting that type of content.
L| When ST is displayed, it means this is a stereo station.

3.2. Radio Settings. The available regions for selection are Europe, Latin America, North America, Japan, Russia, Australia, China.
Different areas may have different radio frequency range and scan step. Select the correct region based on your location, since a wrong radio area chosen may result in less radio station reception.
Please choose the correct one following the below table:

Area| FM range
(MHz)| AM range
(kHz)| FM step
(MHz)| AM step
(kHz)
---|---|---|---|---
North America| 87.5∼107.9| 530∼1710| 0.2| 10
Latin America| 87.5∼108| 530∼1710| 0.1| 10
Europe| 87.5∼108| 522∼1620| 0.05| 9
Russia| 65∼108| 522∼1620| 0.03| 9
Japan| 76∼99| 522∼1629| 0.1| 9
Austrailia| 87.5∼108| 522∼1710| 0.1| 9
China| 87.5∼108| 531∼1629| 0.1| 9

NOTES: When you restore this device to factory settings, the will also return to the default option. If your area is different from the default area option, remember to select it manually, otherwise, it may not work properly.
3.3. Precautions

1. If the radio interface shows “TP seeking” and then skip to another station while you are listening to favorite one, it means you turned on TP Option. TP (Traffic Programme) is used to allow the user to find only those stations that regularly broadcast traffic bulletins. If you don’t need this function, please turn off the TA option.
2. F7 comes with the RDS (Radio Data System) function on the condition that the radio station of the area transmits the RDS signal. In areas without the RDS signal, the FM/AM will be available automatically.

| Europe| Latin America| North America| Japan| Russia| Australia
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RDS| √| ×| ×| ×| √| √
RBDS| ×| √| √| ×| ×| ×
AF| √| ×| ×| ×| √| ×
TA| √| ×| ×| ×| √| ×

The current car head unit being shipped to North America does not support RBDS functionality even though the RBDS signal is available in North America. However, there is a possibility that this feature will be included in future product upgrades. For more information, please refer to the product description for details. (3). The option is used as one of three independent audio sources (, , <A/V In>). Every time you turn on F7, it will automatically play from the default audio source. If you don’t want it to run the radio every time it starts, click the to exit.

Bluetooth

4.1 Bluetooth Settings

① The Bluetooth name of the head unit is listed here.
Tap icon ① to disconnect the phone Bluetooth from the head unit, and tap ② to reconnect again.
< Auto Answer> When it is enabled, the incoming call will be automatically answered in 3 seconds if there is no operation from the user.
< Launch CP or AA after BT connection.> When it is enabled, CarPlay or Android Auto will be automatically launched after the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are successfully connected.
Note: After the Bluetooth disconnection, the Bluetooth pairing records will not be displayed on the head unit.

4.2 Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth is activated by default. To connect, simply turn on your phone’s Bluetooth and select F7’s Bluetooth from the list. Once it is connected successfully, the Bluetooth icon on the upper left corner on the F7 screen will also light up;

4.3 Bluetooth Hands-free

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| Dialpad for making a call manually;
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| Click to start a call
| Delete the last number
| Phone Contacts;
| Click to refresh phone contacts
| The Call Log of the phone will be displayed here;
| Click it to enter into Bluetooth Audio Streaming option;
| Bluetooth Audio Remote Control button (AVRCP)
| At call log page, select the desired number from the call history, then tap icon to start a phone call.

4.4. Precautions
When a phone connects to F7 via Bluetooth option for the first time, F7 will send a request for sync phone contacts once you click this icon. You need to select for all prompts on your phone.

Mobile Media Playback (USB / MicroSD)

5.1 Device requirements
MicroSD storage: up to 512GB; USB flash drive: up to 2TB
Compatible file system: FAT32, NTFS, exFAT.
5.2 How each button/icon app works

| Short press it to skip to the previous track.
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| Pause/Play button.
| Short press it to skip to the next track.
| Press it to select between Repeat All, Repeat One, or Repeat Directory
| Press it to select between and
| Press it to view available files from an external storage device (USB/micro SD)
| Files or folders filtered by Audio Format
| Files or folders filtered by Video Format
| Files or folders filtered by Image Format

NOTES

1. Audio Playback in this option has memory function and can play from where it is left last time. To add all the latest music files in the external storage into the playlist, it will automatically scan the device every time after plug-in.
2. If your media files are organized in folders, and you need to browse and play files in other folders, you may need to click the to browse all folders available in the device, and then scroll and select the one you want;
3. When using USB or MicroSD to update the system firmware, please format it as , or before proceeding, otherwise, the update process may fail;

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