Aerpro AM7CPAAM Wireless Smart Phone Monitor User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Aerpro
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- PRODUCT DISCRIPTIOIN
- Interface display
- Audio output settings (FM transmitter)
- Connecting via Apple Car Play
- Shortcut screen icons
- Connecting via Android Auto
- Connecting via Apple Airplay
- Connecting via Android Mirror Cast
- Bluetooth Music
- Bluetooth (Setup information)
- Media Player
- Settings
- Camera Input
- Reverse guideline calibration
- Inclusions
- Attaching the Surface mount adhesive pad
- Product features
- Technical assistance
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Aerpro AM7CPAAM Wireless Smart Phone Monitor
Introduction
The AM7CPAAM is a 7-inch Capacitive Touch-screen Multimedia player designed to seamlessly integrate with your smartphone. This innovative device serves as a second display on your dashboard, seamlessly integrating Android Auto and Apple Car Play for effortless smartphone connectivity. With wireless smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth & WiFi, you can effortlessly sync your smartphone to the AM7CPAAM, and enjoy audio playback using a variety of options such as the FM transmitter function using your car’s sound system or high-quality audio playback through Auxiliary Audio Out. You can even utilize the inbuilt speaker. Plus, for added convenience and safety, this exceptional device comes equipped with a reverse camera feature.
PRODUCT DISCRIPTIOIN
Interface display
- Screen off: Tap to turn off the screen.
- Brightness: tap to adjust screen brightness
- Camera/Connection shortcut: Click to view inputs
- Volume/FM Transmit/Bluetooth/AUX: Changes with inputs
- Settings: Click to enter the settings interface
- Previous song: Click to switch to the previous song
- Play/Pause: Tap to play/pause music
- Next song: Click to switch to the next song
- Apple Car Play: Special connector for iPhone
- Mirror Cast: Android phone can mirror screen
- Android Auto: Special connector for Android mobile phone
- Media Player: Click to play video or music
- Air Play: Apple mobile phone can mirror screen
- FM Transmitter: When turned on, the device will transmit the sound to the original vehicles head unit.
Audio output settings (FM transmitter)
Use the FM transmitter mode if you want to listen to audio on your cars sound system without connecting any wires.
- Tap the Audio output icon on the home screen. Select the FM icon to use FM transmitter function.
- Turn on the factory head unit and tune it to the same frequency as the monitor.
NOTE: You must always be on the same frequency as the FM Transmitter as
the unit will not automatically switch in the event of a call or playing
music.
If you have issues with interference, try changing the FM frequency to one
that isn’t being used to broadcast radio stations.
Audio output settings (AUX output) Output audio over auxiliary to your factory head unit system.
- Tap the Audio Output icon on the home screen and select AUX along the bottom.
- Plug in an AUX cable (not included) between the monitor’s AUX output and the AUX input of your head unit.
Audio output settings (Monitor speaker)
Use the internal speaker to output audio from the monitor.
- Tap the Audio Output icon on the home screen and select the Speaker icon along the bottom.
NOTE: In this mode, you can adjust the volume by pressing the speaker
icon along the bottom on the home screen.
Audio output settings (Apple Car Play & Android Auto)
The Car Play/Auto feature allows you to use the Car Play features on the display whilst streaming audio to your factory audio system over Bluetooth if supported.
- Make sure that the Car Play/Auto feature is selected.
- Then connect your device via Car Play/Android Auto to the 7 inch monitor using the instructions in this manual.
- Once your phone is connected, your device will automatically disconnect to the bluetooth from the 7 inch monitor. You must then connect your smartphone to the head unit’s Bluetooth. Once connected audio from Car Play/Android Auto will start playing through your vehicle’s factory sound system over bluetooth.
NOTE: You can also adjust the bluetooth volume from your phone using this
method.
Not all factory/aftermarket head units will support this feature and you may
encounter disconnections or poor audio quality depending on your
vehicle/device.
Music may not automatically start playing in this mode and may need to be
played manually.
We do not recommend this feature for head units that support Wireless Car Play
or Wireless Android Auto.
Connecting via Apple Car Play
- Tap the Apple Car Play icon on the home screen to activate the Apple Car Play function.
- Before using Apple Car Play wirelessly, turn on the Bluetooth and WiFi function on the compatible device.
- Navigate to the Bluetooth settings on your compatible device and select AM7CPAAM- followed by some numbers and letters for pairing.
- A pair message and a pairing request code may appear on your compatible device and head unit. Click allow to accept
- Apple Car Play should now display on screen and will now automatically connect to the last paired device when powered on. If you do not want your phone connected to the unit, simply turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Shortcut screen icons
When using Apple Car Play or Android Auto a white circle shortcut icon will
appear on the top right. Pressing this will show a list of icons allowing
quick access to features.
Connecting via Android Auto
- Tap the Android Auto icon on the home screen to activate the Android Auto function.
- Before using Android Auto wirelessly, turn on the Bluetooth and WiFi function on the compatible device.
- Navigate to the Bluetooth settings on your compatible device and select AM7CPAAM- followed by some numbers and letters for pairing.
- A pair message and a pairing request code may appear on your compatible device. Click allow to accept.
- Follow on-screen instructions that may appear on your smartphone and display.
- Android Auto should now automatically display on screen and will now automatically connect to the last paired device when powered on.
- Follow on-screen instructions that may appear on your device and head unit. If you do not want your phone connected to the unit, simply turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Connecting via Apple Airplay
- Tap the Apple Air Play icon on the home screen to activate Apple Air Play function.
- Connect a compatible Apple phone to the Wi-Fi displayed on your screen. Typically starts with CARLINK-XXXXX. The password is ‘12345678’.
- Once connected go to the ‘Control Centre’ on your iPhone by typically swiping down from the top right-hand corner of your screen or swiping up from the bottom centre and navigate to the ‘Screen Mirroring’ icon.
- Select ‘SmartScreen’ on your device to mirror your screen to the display.
Connecting via Android Mirror Cast
- Tap the Android Cast icon on the home screen to enter Android Mirroring where you can mirror your Android’s smartphone screen to your display.
- Use an Android smartphone to connect to Bluetooth. The Bluetooth pairing name is AM7CPAAM- followed by some numbers and letters.
- Download the ‘TcLink’ app on your smartphone by scanning your QR code on screen.
- Once downloaded and installed, open the app and connect to the to CARLINK-XXXXXX.
Bluetooth Music
- Turn on the Bluetooth of your smartphone and select the Bluetooth Music option.
- Tap the BT Manage option on the display to connect your smartphone over Bluetooth. (see ‘Bluetooth’ Section)
- Once connected you can play music from the display.
Bluetooth (Setup information)
Here you will be able to see and edit the Bluetooth device name. The default
name is typically AM7CPAAM- followed by a string of numbers and letters. You
can turn Bluetooth off or on, see if a device is currently paired, unpair the
current device or disable bluetooth auto-connect.
Media Player
Tap the [Media Player] icon on the home screen to enter the Media Player
function which allows the user to play video or music files from an SD Card.
Settings
Tap the [Settings] icon on the home screen to enter the Mirrors settings. Tap
the icons to enter each setting, tap the return icon on the top right of the
screen to exit settings.
Setting | Function |
---|---|
Reminder Tone | Turn ON / OFF |
Image mirror | Turn ON / OFF |
Camera format | 720P / 1080P |
Reverse setting | ON / OFF / Calibration |
Screen saver | Turn OFF / 30 sec /1 min /5 mins |
Wallpaper | Use arrows to select |
Auto-dimming | ON / OFF/Night brightness/Start/End time |
Driving Position | Left Hand Side / Right Hand Side |
Language | Multiple |
Factory Reset | Resets Mirror back to factory settings |
Firmware | Software version |
Camera Input
Tapping on the camera icon on the home screen will display the reverse camera.
Tap the screen to reveal the home screen icon. Press to exit back to home the
home screen.
NOTE:
The guidelines will not show when pressing this button. They will only show if
the camera is wired to a reverse trigger and the car is in reverse. This
camera icon will be replaced with a phone phone pairing icon when the rear
camera is disconnected.
Reverse guideline calibration
You can use the calibrate button in the ‘Reverse Setting’ menu to adjust the
reverse guidelines. Follow the on screen instructions to adjust guidelines.
Inclusions
1 x 7 inch monitor
1 x Type-C power adapter
1 x AUX cable
1 x Surface mount bracket
1 x Surface mount adhesive pad
1 x Reverse camera
1 x 6M camera cable
Attaching the Surface mount adhesive pad
The surface mount adhesive pad is double sided and needs to be attached to the surface mount bracket before use.
Product features
- 7 inch FHD 1024*600 IPS touch screen
- Supports Apple Car Play/ Android Auto/ Apple Air Play/Mirror Cast
- FM transmitter support
- Supports Bluetooth music playback
- SD Card music & video playback
- SD Card supports up to 256GB (Class10)
- 1080P Reverse camera with guideline support
- Microphone voice control support
- Power, surge, overload, over voltage, under voltage and short circuit protection
- Adhesive mount
- Size (18211666mm)
- Weight (300g)
Technical assistance
If you need assistance setting up or using your Aerpro product now or in the
future, call Aerpro Support Australia TEL: 03 – 8587 8898 FAX: 03 – 8587 8866
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm AEST
This manual is considered correct at time of printing but is subject to
change. For latest manuals and updates refer to the website.
References
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