ZZ2 IT3-VOLVO CarPlay / Android Auto + Camera User Manual

IT3-VOLVO CarPlay / Android Auto + Camera

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Specifications:

• Product Name: IT3-VOLVO

• Compatibility: Volvo vehicles equipped with factory Navigation
  System

• Components:

  • ZZPlay Interface
  • USB to AUX adapter
  • LVDS Y-Cable
  • Main Harness
  • RCA/USB Cable
  • FAKRA Antenna

Product Usage Instructions:

Interface Connector Specifications:

The interface connector includes HDMI IN, LVDS, USB/VIDEO,
POWER/CAN, and AV CABLE ports. The LVDS cable connects the
IT3-VOLVO module to the radio using the female and male LVDS
plugs.

Compatibility:

The product is compatible with Volvo vehicles that have the
‘NAV’ & ‘GLOBE’ buttons. Specific DIP switch settings are
required for V40 and S80 models.

Installation Diagram:

Ensure the radio is in AUX mode to hear audio from CarPlay. Move
OE Fiber-Optic cables to the T-Harness side. Connect the USB-AUX
Adapter to the factory USB(2) port for audio playback.

Activation / Control:

The control buttons allow you to change modes, select options,
reset, and answer/hang up phone calls. Use OEM Bluetooth streaming
for audio playback from CarPlay/Android Auto.

Audio Playback Options:

To adjust audio settings, access the interface main menu and go
to ZZPLAY>SETUP. Use Car’s BT Channel to send CarPlay/AA audio
to the factory radio’s Bluetooth stream source. Use Car’s BT Phone
to route telephony to the factory radio’s Bluetooth system.

FAQ:

Q: How do I update the system software?

A: Contact ZZ2 for more information on updating the system
software if needed.

Q: What should I do if my vehicle does not have Bluetooth

streaming?

A: Verify Bluetooth streaming availability before using audio
playback features. If unavailable, consider alternative audio
sources.

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IT3-VOLVO
Apple Car Play

CarPlay / Android Auto + Camera input for Volvo vehicles equipped with factory Navigation System
929-220-1212 / 877-241-2526 – www.zz-2.com

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Components

ZZPlay Interface

USB to AUX adapter

LVDS Y-Cable

Main Harness

RCA/USB Cable

FAKRA Antenna
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Interface Connector Specifications

HDMI IN

<Only Supports 720P>

LVDS

USB / VIDEO

POWER/CAN

AV CABLE

1

8

9

16

LVDS Cable

The female LVDS connects to the cable that was removed from the
radio.

The male LVDS plug connects
to the BLUE LVDS connector behind the radio

ACC 12V OUT GROUND
REVERSE 12V OUT REVERSE 12V INPUT
FRONT CAM REVERSE CAM

AV CABLE

1 CVBS_GROUND

2

REVERSE_CAM _VIDEO_INPUT

3 4 GROUND_SHIELD 5 USB_GND 6 DATA + 7 DATA 8 5V POWER

9

10

FRONT_CAM _VIDEO_INPUT

11 12 REVERSE_12V_INPUT 13 REAR_12V_POWER_OUT 14 15 GROUND 16 12V(ACC)_OUT

This plug connects to the IT3-VOLVO
module
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Compatibility

DIP Switch OFF Settings ON

ON :
78

OFF :

PIN

ON ()

OFF()

1

ON FOR V40 ONLY

2

ON FOR S80 ONLY

3

Use Default “OFF()”

4

Use Default “OFF()”

5

Use Default “OFF()”

6

Use Default “OFF()”

7

External Microphone

OEM Microphone

8

Use Default “OFF()”

Vehicle must have ‘NAV’ & ‘GLOBE’ button to be compatible!

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IT3-VOLVO Installation Diagram
Notes:
– The radio must be in AUX mode in order to hear any audio from the CarPlay system.
– Make certain the OE Fiber-Optic cables are removed from the OE radio plug and moved to the radio side of the T-Harness.
– The USB-AUX Adapter provided mus be connected to the factory USB(2) port (center console), and the 3.5mm cable must run and connected for interface audio playback.

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Activation / Control

1

5

3

2

Apple Car Play

4
ATTENTION: With the latest system software (3.6.13), use OEM Bluetooth streaming
(source) for all audio playback from CarPlay/ Android Auto.

Button
1
2
3 4 5

Function
Changing Modes
Move the pointer Select
Select Choice
Reset Go back Answer/Hang Up Phone Call

Operation Press the button 3 seconds Press the button short time
Turn the dial Press the dial
Press the button
Press the button 10 seconds Press the button
Press the button (must be connected to OE Bluetooth)

Remarks Order : OEM Car Play Return to the OEM mode in any modes. Apple Car Play Function Google Android Auto Apple Car Play Function Google Android Auto Apple Car Play Function Google Android Auto

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Audio Playback Options
To change these settings, you must access the interface main menu. Go to ZZPLAY>SETUP and scroll towards the bottom of the list. If ‘BT Channel’ does not exist, your system is out of date and needs to be updated. Contact ZZ2 for more information.

Use Car’s BT Channel (ON): Sends all CarPlay/AA audio (music & telephony) directly to factory radio’s
Bluetooth stream source.
NOTES:
– Not all vehicles will be equipped with Bluetooth streaming – verify before using
– Phone must remain (Bluetooth) connected to the factory radio for phone calls & music
– Use BT Audio source (not AUX!) to hear music from CarPlay/AA
– Adjusting this feature (ON or OFF) will reboot the unit once

Use Car’s BT Phone (ON): Sends CarPlay/AA music to AUX, but telephony to factory radio’s
Bluetooth system for phone calls only.
NOTES:
– Phone must remain (Bluetooth) connected to the factory radio for phone calls only
– Use AUX Input source (not Bluetooth Audio!) to hear music from CarPlay/AA
– Answer incoming phone calls from the steering wheel pickup button for best results
– Place outgoing phone calls using SIRI/Voice command for best results

Use Car’s BT Channel & Phone (OFF): Sends 100% of the audio from CarPlay/AA to the
AUX input – including phone calls.
NOTES:
– Connection to factory Bluetooth not required
– May cause echoing during phone calls – MIC settings inside ‘AUDIO’ section available for adjustment
– Must use this setup for Phone Mirroring feature for sound from phone when mirroring
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· How to connect to Apple CarPlay / How to setup Bluetooth Phone Calls

1. If you would like to use a cable to
connect your iPhone, please use a certified Apple cable.
2. If you would to use a wireless
connectivity, please follow the next steps.
3. 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)
4. 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.
4. Select CarPlay8 and a Bluetooth Pairing Request will be displayed on the screen with a code. Select “PAIR”.

5. 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.
6. A notification asking for a 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.

7. When the phone is connected push and hold the MEDIA button for 2 seconds to switch to CarPlay.
Bluetooth Phone Calls
Please access the Main Menu of the Interface, by selecting the yellow ZZPLAY tile, and then go to SETUP > USING CAR’S BT CHANNEL and make sure that option is ON. After that go back to the main screen and RETURN to CarPlay/Android Auto. On the phone, please make sure the device is paired with the factory Bluetooth as well as the ZZPLAY unit.
When using the ZZPLAY system, you must be in Bluetooth Audio source (not AM, FM, AUX or any other source) in order to hear audio from CarPlay/ AA. If the vehicle is not factory-equipped with Bluetooth, you must use AUX for the audio source (and BT Channel must be turned OFF).

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Settings
CarPlay Connection settings Menu ­ Shows information on currently connected iPhone (does NOT bring you into CarPlay mode)

Android Connection settings Menu ­ Shows information on currently connected phone (does
NOT bring you into Android Auto mode)
For Airplay (Screen-mirroring) iPhone devices.

For uninterrupted
USB A/V Playback

For ScreenMirroring Android devices.
To view HDMI input (if supported)

To Re-Enter CarPlay/Android
Auto Mode

To view a front camera
(if added)

To enter the full Settings
menu

To exit this menu and return to OE
mode (factory vehicle radio system)

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Settings

The next few pages overview the IT3 interface, navigating settings and explains entering/ exiting all menus. There are (2) menu systems that exist outside of the OE radio system: CARPLAY (or Android Auto) menu and the ZZPLAY Interface Menu. They operate independent of each other (the ZZPLAY Interface menu will function regardless of whether or not a phone is connected to the module). Settings for CARPLAY will only control CarPlay settings. Settings for the ZZPLAY Interface control things like reverse camera settings, audio output control settings
and other vehicle/interface-specific parameters.

CARPLAY

ZZPLAY INTERFACE MENU

To enter the ZZPLAY Interface Menu from the CARPLAY system, locate the `Exit’ tile and select it. If there is no phone connected, simply using the activation button (which normally brings you into CARPLAY mode) will enter you in the ZZPLAY
Interface Menu.

If a phone is paired and you’ve entered the ZZPLAY Interface Menu, select `Return to
[icon]’ to return to CarPlay mode.

Selecting `Setup’ will bring you to the ZZPLAY Interface Setup Menu with all options
pertaining to the specific vehicle and install.
Inside System includes Language, Display options, a Software Update prep mode (USB Updates ­ CONTACT US) and System Version information for this module. NOTE: The System Version information screen stores required information when updating the module ­ take a picture of this if you’re planning to update the unit.

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Settings
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).
An array of Microphone settings are used specifically when using the provided system microphone. ZZ2 recommends using the OEM Bluetooth system whenever possible for IT3 hardware (and in that
case, these settings don’t apply). In some cases where the provided microphone is required, follow these steps to reduce
echo delay (OR run AEC Auto Setup below): Before beginning, be in AUX mode, someone must be on the phone with you (outside of vehicle) to test, start the car and roll all windows up: 1\. Bring Microphone OP (gain) down as low as possible, to the point where you can still hear them clearly (typically 1-3) 2\. Start Microphone Delay at 0, bring up 1 detent at a time, testing audibly while you increase this setting (say:testing 1, 1, 1, 1′, then `testing 2, 2, 2, 2′ as you go, etc). Stop when echo goes away.
3. Re-test the phone call after complete at different (OE) volume
levels.
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 configures all camera options, whether aftermarket or OEM.
Reverse Camera should be default set to Original’ for OE camera, or select Aftermarket’ if adding a reverse camera.
Reverse Line Detect activates the wire trigger (violet) for reverse camera (used for manual transmissions typically), found on the USB Media Harness. With this feature ON, it may also disable the reverse (over CAN data) command.
Reverse Display Track designates whether or not to display dynamic guidelines on the reverse image (aftermarket cam only).
Reverse Display Radar is only used when the vehicle is equipped with OE reverse sensors (typically it will show a visual radar screen next to the rear camera image screen).
Front View Time sets the length of time an added front camera (to Front RCA input) will show after leaving reverse gear.
Reverse Match Original adjusts the positioning of reverse screen to match original camera location.
Match 360 Display, or Ignore 360 State (vehicle dependent) relates to any vehicle with multiple cameras. Adjust this show those stitched or side cameras when in CarPlay/AA mode not. This feature is typically OFF.
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Settings
Carplay/Android Auto has adjustments for the CarPlay screen positioning (overall) and other rarely used CarPlay/AA screen features.
Left Scrap shifts the CarPlay/AA screen to the left in small increments.
Right Scrap shifts the CarPlay/AA screen to the right in small increments.
Top Scrap shifts the CarPlay/AA screen upwards in small increments.
Bottom Scrap shifts the CarPlay/ AA screen to the downwards in small increments.
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.

Back in Setup, 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.
Wheel Key Swap will adjust the CarPlay/AA navigation controls from UP=UP to UP=DOWN and from LEFT=LEFT to LEFT=RIGHT. NOTE: this is not supported in every vehicle.
Touch Pad/Remote Lever (Lexus only):
Mini Touch Pad > For vehicles with TOUCH PAD
Remote Lever > For vehicles with Joystick
Using Car’s BT Phone: As of SW verison 3.6.13, this setting should no longer be used.
Using Car’s BT Channel: As of SW version 3.6.13, this setting should be turned ON for every installation (unless the vehicle does not come equipped with OEM Bluetooth). Once turned ON, use OEM Bluetooth Audio source for all sound from the ZZPLAY unit. This is how ZZ2 always suggests to use these systems
HiCar map confirmation: This setting is never used in N.A. ­ leave OFF and ignore.
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IT3-VOLVO FAQ
Question: I can’t hear any audio from the CarPlay/Android Auto system. Answer: Your OE system must be resting on BT Audio (if on latest module sw) or AUX mode in order to hear any sound from the kit. This includes during phone calls.
NOTE: Some systems AUX input are not labeled ‘AUX’, it may be labeled ‘Media Interface’ or there may be an audio conversion to the vehicle’s USB input. Check with your installer for more information. Question: I’m hearing reports of a lot of echo or delayed echo on audio during a phone call. Why is this happening and how can I eliminate this?
Answer: This happens when using the OEM AUX input for audio instead of the OEM Bluetooth. When using AUX, the signal path travels through the OEM amplifier, and there is active time-alignment & processing on this audio channel which is the root cause. To avoid this problem, the module must have the latest firmware update (at least 3.6.13), and then inside ZZPLAY setup, turn on ‘Using Car’s BT Channel’. With this setting active, use factory Bluetooth Audio instead of AUX for all sound from CarPlay/AA.
Question: Sometimes my phone won’t connect lately / Sometimes when it connects the screen goes black / Sometimes CarPlay kicks me out back to the interface menu. Answer: For iPhone users, you must perform a ‘Hard Reset’ on the phone in use on average twice a month to clear certain cache and reset the processors (this will not
wipe any data). Google search ‘Hard Reset iPhone 13’ (or whatever version iPhone version you have) and perform that task. After this is done properly, you will see a difference in speed and reliability (of pairing/connecting). Question: Incoming text responses from SIRI are silent on CarPlay. It mutes the audio but I don’t hear the read-out.
· Fix 1: Try a Forced Restart (hard reset, above) · Fix 2: Disconnect from CarPlay (may require forgetting the unit entirely).. remain connected to the OEM Bluetooth source. Active SIRI from the phone – while SIRI is
responding, turn the volume UP using the phone volume keys as high as required. Question: Using Android, I cannot get the phone to reliably connect wirelessly (or at all).
Answer: Android phones are more finicky and iPhones with their wireless connectivity. Make sure the OS is fully up-to-date. Clear the cache on the Android Auto application. The Android OS must be at least version 11. Some phones (TCL, Motorola) seem to have protocols that don’t play nice with every system. If you run into this, use a good USB-C cable for the Android Auto Connection instead.
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Toll free: 877-241-2526 Extension 2: Tech Support
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