KAPCARSTE7A - Kit voiture Kogan - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Touchscreen Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Model	KAPCARSTE7A
Brand	Kogan
Display Type	Touchscreen
Dimensions (approx.)	7 inch diagonal (typical)
Weight (approx.)	500 g
Power Supply	12V DC (cigarette lighter socket)
Power Cable Features	Includes 2 USB ports for charging devices
Audio Output Methods	Built-in speaker, FM transmitter, AUX cable
Bluetooth Version	5.0 (receiving only)
Supported Phone Connectivity	Wired and wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Air Play, Mirror Link
Media Playback	USB/SD card (max 128GB); supports various video and audio formats
Video Formats	3GP, ASF, AVI, DivX, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPG, TS, VOB, WEBM, M4V, FLV
Audio Formats	MP3, MP2, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, APE, FLAC
Reverse Camera Support	Up to 720P AHD (optional, installation recommended by licenced auto electrician)
Languages Supported	English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabic, Polish, Czech
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid liquids and abrasives.
Safety Warnings	Do not play videos while driving. Ensure display does not obstruct driver's view.
Spare Parts / Accessories	Reverse camera and video harness (sold separately), power cable, AUX cable, mounting kit
Repairability	Press reset button on back to restore factory settings. For persistent issues, contact help.kogan.com.
General Information	Installation should not obstruct vision. Use only included or compatible parts.

Frequently Asked Questions - KAPCARSTE7A Kogan

How many audio output methods does this product support?

It supports three audio output methods: a built-in speaker, an FM transmitter, and an AUX cable.

Does the display support video playback?

Yes, the display supports video playback, but it is incredibly dangerous and often illegal to play videos while driving. Do not play videos while driving.

How do I fix the display when it freezes?

Press the reset button on the back of the display to restore factory settings. If it still doesn't work after 2-3 resets, contact help.kogan.com for support.

Why is there a sound delay when playing videos from my phone?

The audio transmission uses a Bluetooth 5.0 chip. This method can cause audio and video to be out of synchronisation, which is normal for Bluetooth connections.

Does this device support dual Bluetooth function?

No, it has Bluetooth receiving function for phone calls and connecting CarPlay/Android Auto, but it does not have Bluetooth transmission to connect to the car radio.

Why is there an electrical sound when using the FM transmitter?

This is normal when using FM to transmit audio. To improve, set the device volume to maximum and lower the car radio volume; the electrical sound should be significantly reduced.

How do I connect to wireless CarPlay?

Go to Setup > Phone link Setting > Smart Phone > Wireless Devices > select CarPlay+ Android Auto+ Air Play. On your phone, search and connect to Bluetooth device named 'Bt 0207fa'. After connecting, confirm on your phone. The display will connect in 5-10 seconds.

What is the maximum memory supported for USB/SD card?

The device supports USB and SD cards up to 128GB.

Can I use the AUX cable if my car doesn't have an AUX input?

No, if the car lacks an AUX input, the AUX cable will not work. You will need to connect via Bluetooth or FM transmitter instead.

How do I switch from CarPlay to Android Auto wireless?

First, turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the iPhone. Then, on the display, go to Setup > Phone link Setting > Smart Phone > Wireless Devices and select CarPlay+ Android Auto+ Air Play again, and connect with your Android phone.

USER MANUAL KAPCARSTE7A Kogan

KOGAN TOUCHSCREEN CAR DISPLAY

WITH APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO

KAPCARSTE7A

COMPONENTS

Display

Pure black rectangular frame with rounded corners and corner holes, no text or symbols visible

Shroud

AUX Cable

Black cable with a small plug attached, isolated on white background (no text or symbols)

Power Cable

Close-up of a black plastic clip or clip with textured surface (no visible text or symbols)

Cable Mount

Adhesive Pad

Black handheld device with a curved top and mechanical base (no visible text or symbols)

Display Mount

User Guide

OVERVIEW

Mounting the Display

1. Select a clean, smooth location for the adhesive mount. Attach the display mount to the vehicle ensuring that the display will not obstruct your vision.
2. Attach the display to the display mount.
3. Attach the shroud to the display.

Power Supply

1. Connect the supplied power cable to the power input port on the display. Connect the other end of the power cable to the vehicle's 12V socket (cigarette lighter).
2. The power cable features 2 USB ports on the 12V connector. These ports can be used to power a mobile phone and other devices.
3. During operation, the indicator will turn red. If the indicator on the 12V connector is not on after plugging in the very connecting socket to another 12V socket on the car or check if the cigarette lighter fuse has blown.

Bluetooth

Click the Bluetooth button to display the name of the device and then search for the device using your phone to complete the Bluetooth pairing.

Note:

During using CarPlay and Android Auto, the Bluetooth phonebook and Bluetooth music playback functions are disabled

Language

Select your desired language (English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabic, Polish & Czech).

FM transmitter

1. Tune the radio on the car to an empty frequency, then click on "FM Transmit" on the display to tune the car play device to the same frequency.
2. At this time, the sound on the car play device can be transmitted to the car's speakers through your radio.

Note: The device will stop outputting audio through the built-in speakers.

Note:

If you select an existing radio FM channel, it may cause audio transmission issues. Ensure that the channel used on the car radio is not in use

AUX Cable

1. The car play device comes with an AUX cable included. Connect the right angled end of the AUX cable to the AUX in port on the display.
2. Connect the other end of the AUX cable to the AUX port on your vehicle's audio unit.

Two connected devices showing a tablet and a digital audio workstation with home controls (no readable text or symbols)

Note:

If the vehicle AbXinput port, AUX Cable will not work and you will need to connect via Bluetooth or FM transmitter.

Reverse Camera (optional)

This display can support reverse cameras up to 720P AHD. It is highly recommended to have the camera installed by a licenced auto electrician.

Note:

The reversing camera and video harness optional products and not required for normal operation.

graph TD
    A["Video signal"] --> B["To Camera & Display"]
    B --> C["Video (out)"]
    C --> D["Connect to vehicle reverse signal"]
    D --> E["Display"]
    F["Video signal"] --> G["Camera power cable"]
    G --> H["+ Red Wire - Power + reverse signal"]
    G --> I["- Black - Ground"]
    F --> J["Connect the power cable to the Red connector on the camera"]
    J --> K["Reverse camera"]

CONNECTIVITY

Connecting to CarPlay

Wired connection:

1. Go to Setup → Phone link Setting → Smart Phone → iPhone Devices → Select CarPlay.
2. Connect your phone to the USB port on the display using a charging cable (not supplied).

Wireless connection:

1. Go to Setup → Phone link Setting → Smart Phone → Wireless Devices → Select CarPlay+ Android Auto+ Air Play
2. On your phone, search and connect to the Bluetooth device named "Bt 0207fa". After connecting, the phone will prompt you to confirm whether your wish to use CarPlay.
3. After approximately 5-10 seconds the display will connect to your phone.

Note:

To switch wireless CarPlay after connecting to Android Auto/Mirror link, turn off the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the Android phone first. If the first CarPlay connection fails, restart the device and connect again.

Connecting to Android Auto

Download the Android Auto App from the Google Play store

Wired connection:

1. Go to Setup → Phone link Setting → Smart Phone → Android Devices → Select Android Auto
2. Connect your phone to the USB port on the display using a charging cable (not supplied).

Wireless connection:

1. Click Setup → Phone link Setting → Smart Phone → Wireless Devices → Select CarPlay + Android Auto+ Air Play
2. On your phone, search and connect to the Bluetooth device named "Bt 0207fa". After connecting, the phone will prompt you to confirm whether your wish to use CarPlay.
3. After approximately 5-10 seconds the display will enter Android Auto.

Note:

Wireless Android Auto only supports Android phones with 5.0Ghz Wi-Fi. If you cannot enter Android Auto during the first connection, disconnect the power supply and try again. To switch to Android Auto after connecting CarPlay, turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the iPhone.

Apple Air Play

1. Go to Setup → Phone link Setting → Smart Phone → Wireless Devices → Select Air Play
2. Use phone to search for the Wi-Fi signal named "xxxx" and connect to the Wi-Fi using the password "88888888"
3. Open command centre on your iPhone by swiping down from the top right corner, select Screen Mirroring in iPhone → Click Air Play

Note:

This connection requires the iPhone to connect to the device Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth. If the connection is unsuccessful, power off and reconnect after completing the settings.

Mirror Link

Wired connection:

1. Select Setup → Phone link Setting → Smart Phone → Android Devices → Select Mirror Link
2. Connect your phone to the USB port on the display using a charging cable (not supplied).

Wireless connection:

1. Select Setup → Phone link Setting → Smart Phone → Wireless Devices → Select Mirror Link
2. Download the "Auto Link pro" app by scanning the QR code below or searching the Google Play store.

1. Select the Wi-Fi network with the Wi-Fi name is "xxxxx", click to link and confirm the authorisation.

USB/ SD card

You can play media directly from a USB drive or an SD card. The device supports the following formats:

• Video formats:
  3GP/ASF/AVI/DivX/MKV/MOV/MP4/MPG/TS/VOB/WEBM/M4V/FLV
  • Audio formats: MP3/MP2/WAV/AAC/AMR/M4A/OGG/APE/FLAC

Note:

The maximum memory supported by this device is 128GB.

FAQ

Q1. How many audio output methods does this product support?

A1. Built-in speaker, FM transmitter and AUX.

Q2. Does the display support video playback?

A2. The display does supports video playback; however it is incredibly dangerous and often illegal to play video whilst driving. DO NOT play videos while driving.

Q3. How do you fix the display when it freezes?

A3. Press the reset button on the back of the display and restore the factory settings. If it still won't work after it has been reset 2 or 3 times, contact help.Kogan.com for support.

Q4. Why is there a sound delay when the phone plays a video?

A4. The connection between the mobile phone and the device uses Bluetooth 5.0 chip for audio transmission. This method of Bluetooth transmission has the potential for audio and video to be out of synchronisation.

Q5. Does this device support dual Bluetooth function?

A5. This device has a Bluetooth receiving function, you can make phone calls through Bluetooth and can also connect CarPlay and Android Auto through Bluetooth. However it does not have Bluetooth transmission function and cannot connect to the car radio via Bluetooth.

Q6. Why is there an electrical sound when using the FM transmitter?

A6. This is normal when using FM to transmit audio. Adjust the volume on the device to the maximum and turn down the sound on the car radio, the current sound should be significantly improved.

Need more information?

We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up.

For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any additional assistance you may require, head online to help.kogan.com

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