ZZ-2 Wireless Apple Car Play and Wireless Android Auto Interface Instruction Manual

: August 20, 2024
: ZZ-2

Table of Contents

ZZ-2 Wireless Apple Car Play and Wireless Android Auto Interface
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Content
Features
Dip Switch
Full Install diagram
How to setup Bluetooth / How to connect to Apple CarPlay
Operation
Required Setup adjustments
System setup
WARRANTY PROCEDURES
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ZZ-2 Wireless Apple Car Play and Wireless Android Auto Interface

Product Information

Specifications:

Product Name: ITZ-TOY Wireless CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto Adapter
Compatibility: Select Toyota vehicles
Wireless Features: CarPlay and Android Auto
Power Consumption:
- Working Wireless: 500mA max
- Working Wired: 2A max
- Sleep Mode: 25mA max
- USB Output: 1.5A max

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting Instructions:
MOUNT TO METAL! Ensure proper mounting to a metal surface for optimal performance.

Dip Switch Settings:
Adjust the dip switches based on the following functions:

Front Camera:
- ON: Enable front camera
- OFF: Disable front camera

Bluetooth Setup and Apple CarPlay Connection:

Go to Settings > Bluetooth on your phone.
Select the Bluetooth device named CarPlay8***** under Other Devices.
Pair with the displayed code.
Allow contact sync for caller ID and contact access.
Select Use CarPlay when prompted.

Operation Commands:
To access ZZPLAY (CarPlay/AA) or return to the OEM menu, press and hold the button for 2 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How do I reset the interface?
A: Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the interface.
Q: How do I switch VIM off?
A: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to switch VIM off (default is ON).

Content

Features

Carplay wired and wireless
Android auto wired and wireless
Aftermarket front camera input
Aftermarket reverse camera input
USB Video Player
Smartphone mirror (Android)
Airplay (iPhone)
Integrated with the OEM steering wheel controls
Unlock OE Video in Motion

Power consumption

Power consumption

Working wireless| 500mA max
Working wired| 2A max
Sleep| 25mA max
USB output| 1.5A max

Dip Switch

Settings

Dip Switch	Function	Position	Description

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1

| __

Front camera timer

| __

ON

| __

Enable front camera

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OFF

| __

Disable front camera

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2

| __

Touch Screen Sensitivity

| ON| __

Touch Screen Sensitivity 1

__

OFF

| __

Touch Screen Sensitivity 2

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3

| __

Audio button switch back to oem menu

| __

ON

| __

Audio button won’t switch back to OEM

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OFF

| __

Audio button switches back to OEM

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4

| __

Interface Activation Select

| __

ON

| __

Put ON if the Interface doesnt switch

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OFF

| __

Default

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5

| __

Carplay adjustment 2

| __

ON

| Put ON if the unit switches to OE screen unintentionally after few moments of usage
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OFF

| __

Default

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6

| OEM menu reverse camera adjustment

– TEST THIS BEFORE

REASSEMBLY

| __

ON

| Put ON if you have lost OE reverse camera in OE mode
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OFF

| __

Default

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7

| Select SWC seek+ and seek- option, for radios without swipe on touch

screen

| __

ON

| __

Seek+/Seek- will be used to navigate

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OFF

| __

Seek+/Seek- will be used to music track control

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8

| Video Termination Resistance| __

ON

| __

Brighter

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OFF

| __

Darker

Full Install diagram

How to setup Bluetooth / How to connect to Apple CarPlay

Bluetooth setup
This unit is designed to be used independent from the OE radios Bluetooth system. Once installed, delete the phone from the radio and also delete the radio from the phone bluetooth connections list. OEM BT should be OFF by default in the ZZPLAY options menu.

CarPlay Connection

If you would like to use a cable to connect your iPhone, please use a certified Apple cable.
If you would to use a wireless connectivity, please follow the next steps.
Before pairing the iPhone with the system, please make sure you do a “hard reset” on the phone in order to prevent any malfunction. (Check phone manual/online)

Once you are done with the previous step go to Settings > Bluetooth and the phone should be able to find a Bluetooth device called CarPlay8***** under the Other Devices.

Select CarPlay8***** and a Bluetooth Pairing Request will be displayed on the screen with a code. Select “PAIR”.

Right after the Pairing notification a new request to Sync your contact with the car will be displayed. Select “ALLOW” in order to have caller ID and access to your contacts through CarPlay.

A notification asking for permission to connect your iPhone to the car even when the phone is locked will pop up. Select “Use CarPlay” and the CarPlay main screen should show up on the factory radio screen.

Operation

Commands

NOTE: you must be resting in AUX mode in order to switch to CarPlay from the power button.

	Time	Description

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1

| Press and HOLD the button 2 seconds| Access ZZPLAY (CarPlay/AA)

or Return to the OEM menu

Short press (< 1 sec) when in ZZPLAY| Back command to navigade on ZZPLAY, CarPlay and Android Auto
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2

| __

Short press

| Dip switch 7 ON| LEFT command to navigate on ZZPLAY, CarPlay and Android Auto
Dip switch 7 OFF| Music track +
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3

| __

Short press

| Dip switch 7 ON| RIGHT command to navigate on ZZPLAY, CarPlay and Android Auto
Dip switch 7 OFF| Music track –
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4

| Short press| Answer phone call
Press and HOLD button for 10 seconds| Resets interface
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5

/ Android Auto function

Notes

If used, the front camera will show up after reverse, it will stay on for 15 seconds / 8 mph / touch the screen/press SWC mode
The image size may vary for some radios, so during the installation, adjust it from ZZPLAY SETUP: MODULE SETUP > CARPLAY/AA SETUP > LEFT, RIGHT, TOP AND BOTTOM ADJUST
The display adjustments (brightness, saturation, contrast) may vary for some radios so during the installation need to adjust it on the: MODULE SETUP > SYSTEM INFORMATION > DISPLAY
As the radios displays are sensitive to very white images, verify that the display adjustment are proper: open maps and zoom in until most part of the display is white, and check if the display is showing everything without flicker. If not, decrease display adjustments (brightness, saturation, contrast) as necessary.
Youtube app is still under development and will not function properly until further notice.
This unit is designed to be used independent from the OE radios Bluetooth system. Once installed, delete the phone from the radio and also delete the radio from the phone Bluetooth connections list. OEM BT should be OFF by default in the ZZPLAY options menu.

Required Setup adjustments

After the system is installed an functioning, due to the various amount of Toyota screens, the scrap settings must be set and brightness may need adjustment .

SCREEN SIZE SETTINGS: Go to ZZPLAY Module Setup>Carplay/AA Setup and it will show adjustments for bringing the edge of the CarPlay/AA image to fit the current screen. Bring them in enough (and check on CarPlay/AA) so you see 100% of the image (rounded corners on CarPlay), but also so that you maximize the size of the image. Failure to do this may result in a flickering issue in some instances.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS SETTING: Go to ZZPLAY Module Setup System Information Brightness. For most screens, brightness must be set to 3 beneath center, and contrast must be set (1) beneath center. If the screen is still to bright to the point that flickering occurs, start over with these adjustments with DIP 8 OFF. Check mapping screens with lots of white in the image, this is where flickering will occur.

Due to the nature of a composite video format image, the screen is sometimes too white, if the screen starts flashing (brightness up and down quickly) need to increase “TOP ADJUST” (MODULE SETUP > CARPLAY/AA SETUP) and decrease brightness, saturation and contrast (MODULE SETUP > SYSTEM INFORMATION > DISPLAY)

Interface menu

System setup

Overview
The next few pages overview the interface, navigating settings and explain entering / exiting all menus.
There are (2) menu systems that exist outside of the OE radio system:

They operate independent of each other (the ZZPLAY Interface menu will function regardless of whether or not a phone is connected to the module).

Menu access
To go back to the ZZPLAY Interface Menu from the CARPLAY system, locate the ZZPLAY tile and select it.

If a phone is paired and you’ve entered the ZZPLAY Interface Menu, select the Carplay/Android Auto icon on the bottom left to return to CarPlay/Android Auto mode.

Module setup

SYSTEM INFORMATION: Inside System Information, includes Language, Display options, a Software Update prep mode (USB Updates – CONTACT US) and System Version information for this module.
AUDIO SETUP: Access audio menu adjustments
REVERSE SETUP: Access reverse camera menu adjustments
CARPLAY/AA SETUP: Access Carplay/Android Auto menu adjustments
WIFI CHANNEL: Wifi Channel (reboot required) sets the WIFI channel used to connect to the phone. If all other factors have been checked (antenna placement, Low Data Mode off, etc) and you’re still having wireless connectivity problems:

1. On the phone, reset phone network settings: SETTINGS>GENERAL>RESET>RESET NETWORK SETTINGS
2. On the interface: Set Wifi Channel (reboot required) option to ‘6’, then reboot and test.

RIGHT DRIVE: Do not use
CAMERA MIRROR: Do not use
USE OEM BLUETOOTH: Activates / deactivates the option to use the OEM Bluetooth
YOUTUBE SHOW ON MENU: Activates / deactivates Youtube app icon on the menu

System information

LANGUAGE: Set the menu language
DISPLAY: Display color adjustments (Brightness, contrast, saturation and chromaticity)
SOFTWARE UPDATE: Used for updating the interface via USB (Contact technical support
SYSTEM VERSION: Information screen stores required information when updating the module – take a picture of this if you’re planning to update the unit.

Audio

Provides audio level controls for the interface: (Global Vol level, Music, Speech and Alert volumes are all separated out specifically for tuning the interface for the best user experience). AEC Auto Setup will attempt to run an echo delay test automatically. For this test you cannot be on the phone to begin with, it uses a series of tones to determine how to adjust settings based on the interior of the vehicle.

Reverse (Front and rear view cam settings) – NOT APPLICABLE FOR TOYOTA

REVERSE CAMERA: Original
REVERSE WIRE TRIGGER: OFF
REVERSE DYNAMIC LINES: OFF
PARKING SENSOR DISPLAY: OFF
FRONT VIEW TIME: Do not change
REVERSE MATCH ORIGINAL: Do not change

CarPlay / AA Setup

LEFT ADJUST: Adjust letf position of CarPlay/ AA screen
RIGHT SCRAP: Adjust right position CarPlay/ AA screen
TOP SCRAP: Adjust top position CarPlay/AA
BOTTOM SCRAP: Adjust bottom position CarPlay/ AA screen
AUTO DARK MODE: dims the CarPlay/AA screen based on the Phone’s current setting (or gets ignored).
ENABLE CARPLAY U/D KEY: Changes certain CAN commands, DO NOT USE THIS FEATURE.

WARRANTY PROCEDURES

All of our products have 1-year warranties. The following procedures must be conducted to ensure it’s validity:

Reach out to Tech Support
Get in touch with ZZ2 Tech Support through the phone or via Whatsapp, informing the invoice’s code and the product’s serial number and part code. In no hypothesis will the piece be replaced without previous contact with Tech Support.
Technical Report
ZZ2 Tech Support must verify the problem as an equipment malfunction. The piece will not be replaced should the problem be caused by misuse, misinstallation or occasional falls caused to the product.
Replacement
The new interface will be replaced via mail upon return of the malfunctioning product.
Forward Replacement
In case the piece requires an urgent replacement, an invoice with the product’s retail price will be emitted, being valid for 28 days following its emission. Upon the return of the malfunctioning hardware, the invoice will be automatically cancelled, otherwise it must be paid normally.