Parrot ASTEROID TABLET User Manual

User Guide

Table of content

Before you begin

Installation

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...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6Software updates

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Getting started

Phone

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Music

Internet

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Settings

Gallery / Video

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Pre-installed applications

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General information

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Before you begin

Software updates

Download the latest update for free (and consult the update procedure) on the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet support page on our website www.parrot.com. These updates will enable you to receive new features and improve the product’s compatibility.

Note: You can also download the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet's updates while connected to the Internet. The availability of an update is indicated on the notification bar.

Warnings

All functions requiring an increased attention should only be used while the vehicle is stationary. Your safety and the one of the other road users prevails over phone calls, music and driving assistance applications. Be responsible: drive carefully and pay full attention to your surrounding. Parrot denies any liability should you choose not to respect this warning.

Use the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet with a reasonable volume level so that you can hear all external noises while driving. The Parrot ASTEROID Tablet includes NdFeB magnets which can damage objects sensitive to magnetic fields (pacemakers,

credit cards, mechanical clocks…). The Parking Brake wire of Parrot ASTEROID Tablet's ISO cable detects whether or not the parking brake is on. It must be

connected following the installation instructions provided in this document. Incorrect installation or connection may be dangerous and illegal in many states / countries. If the screen is located in the driver's field of vision, under no circumstances should videos be played whilst the vehicle is moving. The same applies to any applications other than those for driving or navigation assistance.

If you attempt to use an application that is not intended for navigation or driving assistance when you are driving, an on-screen warning will be displayed. To watch a video on the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet's screen, make sure that the vehicle is stopped in a safe area and that the parking brake is on.

SD Card

An SD card is included with the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet. It allows you to play music tracks and is mandatory in order to use applications.

Before you begin

Installation

Safety instructions

Note: We advise our customers to have the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet installed by a Parrot certified installer.

Turn the ignition off before installing the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet. Install the Parrot ASTEROID only on vehicles with a 12 V battery. If your vehicle (e.g. : truck) has a 24V battery, the use of a

step-down converter is essential. Place all cables away from hot places (heater outlet) and moving parts (gear shift, seat rails...).

Before you begin

Note: We advise our customers to have the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet fitted by a certified Parrot installer.

Installing the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet is done by inserting it between the car stereo and the speaker system.

Note: If your car stereo is not fitted with ISO connectors, you need to purchase an ISO adapter cable to simplify the wiring procedure. Refer to the Vehicle compatibility section on the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet support page to check whether an ISO adapter is necessary on your vehicle.

Start by removing the car stereo from your vehicle. You may need release keys to do so. Refer to your car stereo’s wiring diagram. Before you install the individual components, check that the installation locations have been selected in such a way that the

cable length is sufficient to connect every element. Once the installation is complete, make sure that no cables are pinched or trapped.

The connection number indications in the next sections correspond to the connections represented on the diagrams.

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Installation diagram

ISO Installation

Connecting the audio cable

Join the vehicle audio cable to the connector of the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet (Connections 1A and 2). If your vehicle is equipped with an amplifier, refer to the Installation with external amplifier section for more information.

Connecting the power cable

Always check all connections first with appropriate test equipment before connecting any cable to the vehicle.

Connect the ISO male connectors of the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet to the car stereo (Connection 3).

Join the vehicle’s power supply cable to the ISO female connector of the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet (Connection 4).

The red wire of the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet cable must correspond to the constant +12V supply, the orange wire to the ignition +12V and the black wire to ground. Check that the orange wire is not connected to the constant +12V supply, as you could run down the vehicle’s battery.

Note: In order to check the wiring, connect the screen before placing it on the dashboard. Refer to the Checking the wiring section for more information.

On some vehicles, there is no ignition +12V on the vehicle’s connectors. You must therefore connect the orange power supply wire to the fuse box or another ignition power source.

Connecting the mute cable

The mute function is used to cut the sound of your car stereo to enable the sound of the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet (music, phone calls etc.). Mute in 1, mute in 2 and mute in 3 are only suggested mute locations : the choice of the mute-in jack depends on your car stereo’s configuration. Test and verify the mute on the vehicle then connect the free yellow wire on the ISO cable

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to the audio system’s corresponding mute-in jack (connection 5).

Connecting the parking brake cable

The parking brake cable allows you to use the video function of the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet when the parking brake is engaged. If this cable is not connected to the vehicle parking brake signal cable, the video function will never be available.

Connect the provided extension lead to the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet green parking brake cable.

1. Locate the parking brake signal cable of your vehicle.

2. Install the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet parking brake extension lead and the parking brake signal cable on the provided crimp

3. connector.

Fold the crimp connector twice.

Installing the electronic box

Avoid installing the electronic box near heating or air-conditioning system or on a spot directly exposed to sunlight. Make sure the electronic box stays fixed once it is installed and that it will not move while you are driving. Ensure that

sufficient space is provided around the heat sink of the product to ease heat removal. Carefully reinstall the car stereo. Do not force. If you are short of space behind the car stereo to install the electronic box,

consider installing it in the glove box.

Warning : Do not touch the electronic box while in operation. Its surface temperature can be high.

Checking the wiring

To perform the installation check, turn the ignition on then off once the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet is installed: the message “Goodbye!” must be displayed.

If it is not the case, it is necessary to inverse the positions of the red and orange wires. Indeed, the red wire of the power cable must be connected to the permanent 12V, the orange wire to the 12V ignition and the black wire to the ground. This can be done simply by unplugging and swapping the cables located on the Parrot wiring (connection 7).

Installation with external amplifier

If your vehicle is equipped with an amplifier :

Install the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet using the Front and Rear Line Out outputs on the electronic box to avoid saturation problems such as popping in the speakers, background noise etc. Use one or two jack cable(s) to connect the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet Line out outputs to your vehicle audio system.

Deactivate the Mute on streaming option on the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet. To do so, select Settings > Sound, and uncheck the Mute on streaming option.

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Select the Auxiliary input on your car stereo to listen to music.

Installing the microphone

The optimum location for the microphone is in the centre of the vehicles roof near the rear view mirror. The microphone ideally needs to be less than 60cm’s from the users mouth pointing directly towards them with no obstructions.

Please take care when routing the microphone cable through the vehicle to the desired location, we recommend routing alongside existing manufacture’s wiring looms securing as you go making sure the microphone cable is not pinched or trapped.

Warning: Do not run the microphone cable in such a way as to obstruct or interfere with the vehicles operation or cause injury to its occupants. In particular vehicle safety device such as airbags and other SRS systems.

Installation

Installing the remote control

Install the remote control on the steering wheel or stick it on the dashboard using the second support. Do not install the remote control on the outside of the steering wheel and ensure it does not get in the way when driving.

Make sure it is securely attached, so that it does not move when you are driving.

Note: The remote control only works with a 3V CR2032 battery. Make sure the battery is correctly positioned before inserting it into the remote control.

Note : Do not leave the remote control in your bag or in your pocket in order to conserve the battery.

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Getting started

Home screen

You get to the home screen when the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet turns on. The navigation buttons are on the left side of the screen.

Slide your finger horizontally to the left. You will discover more space for adding functions shortcuts. Touch an icon to get to the corresponding function. Touch the Applications icon for instance. The list of the available

applications is displayed. Slide your finger to browse through the applications list. Press to get back to previous menu. Press to get to the home screen. Press to access the pop-up menu corresponding to the current application. The pop-up menu allows you to change several

settings or to access more functions. Press to display the last applications used or currently in use. Press to adjust the volume. Then slide the cursor to the left or to the right. Press the button to get to the track list if a song is currently being played. While navigating through the menus, press the

SOURCE button to get to the Now Playing screen.

Note: With the exception of the Line Input source, audio sources that you use with the Parrot ASTEROID Tablet only appear in the Music menu when they are connected. You have the possibility of deactivating display of the Line Input in the source menu.

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