GROM Audio GROM-MST4 AUDI MMI 2G Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

GROM-MST4 AUDI MMI 2G

1. EXT1-EXT2 PORTS - Accessories Cables Connection

Connect the cables to the appropriate slots available on GROM-MST4 (see above illustration).

EXT1- connect GROM Bluetooth Dongle

EXT2- connect GROM Bluetooth Dongle or AUX-In 3.5mm cable

Note: You can connect GROM Bluetooth Dongle to either the EXT1 or EXT2, and AUX cable only to the EXT2.

2. Quick operation steps

2.1 MODE Selection

1. Press CD/AUX to enter into GROM mode.

2. Navigate to Disc 6 in GROM mode.

3. Select Track 2 to Change between USB, iPod and AUX.

2.2 Quick button operation for Audi MMI

1. Press < or > button to change tracks

2. You can create up to 5 Folders/Playlists with unlimited number of sub-folders and tracks on your USB memory device,
Android device, iPod or iPhone. Each playlist will be assigned to the particular Disc button on the stereo.

3. Track title, time and number, Disc number will be shown on the stereo on CD Control Screen of MMI

4. To change Folders/Playlists use Disc buttons on the stereo.

3. USB MODE - Android Operation

3.1 Android Device Setup and Operation

The GROM-MST4 adapter when in USB mode allows you to connect your Android device directly to the GROM-MST4 USB

port. You will need the GROM AALinQ app available on the Google Play store / Android marketplace (search for AALinQ)

Once you have AALinQ installed on your Android device, you can connect your Android to the USB port using your own or

provided USB Android connector cable.

Depending on the version of your Android software and the phone model, you might need to disable or enable the USB

Debugging option on your phone. If you plugged in your Android phone to the GROM device, and your adapter is not

working, please go to the phone settings and either enable or disable the USB Debugging function.

1. To enable/disable USB Debugging, on Android device go to Settings  Applications  Development

2. Once you connect your Android device to GROM-MST4 and the GROM unit is in USB playback mode, AALinQ

should automatically start playing a song from your Android device.

3.2 AALinQ operation with the GROM-MST4-AUDO

DISC 1 will be Playlist; DISC 2 will be Artist; DISC 3 will be Albums; DISC 4 is Genre; DISC 5 N/A; Disc 6 GROM Menu

Troubleshooting:

Symptom Cause Remedy

No music is coming from the
car speakers or sound is
distorted

GROM-MST4 is in the wrong
mode

Make sure that you are in the USB playback mode

You can’t hear the music in
AALinQ

An empty album or playlist is
selected on the AALinQ

Make sure that you select a playlist that has songs and
it is not empty.

Music is not playing You do not have USB Debugging

enabled, and your Android is 2.3
and Older

To enable USB Debugging, on Android device go to
Settings  Applications  Development

4. USB MODE – USB stick / flash drive / external hard drive operation

4.1 Supported USB Storage Devices

All FAT16/32 formatted storages:

- USB sticks/hard drives

- Android phone with AALinQ app (most supported)

The GROM USB supports only FAT/FAT16/FAT32 formatted storages. NTFS and exFAT are not supported!