X Media Tech GROMVL User Manual

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

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CONTENTS

Package contents......................................................................................................3

CHAPTER 1 — INSTALLATION. ........................................................................3

1.1 Before Installation 3

1.2 Tools 3

1.3 Vehicle Installation 3

1.4 Safety Guidelines & Appropriate Use 4

Connect supplied Display Harness Cable to factory Display. ...............5

Connect VLine Interface cable to Factory Head unit. .............................6

Connecting to VLine....................................................................................6

Routing the GPS Antenna....................................................................................7

Routing the Microphone..........................................................................................8

Mounting the VLine Module. .................................................................................. 9

Understanding VLine Ports....................................................................................10

CHAPTER 2 — GETTING STARTED.................................................................. 11

SUPPORT. ........................................................................................................13

WARRANTY......................................................................................................13

EIGHTEEN MONTH (18) LIMITED WARRANTY

GRANT OF LICENSE. ........................................................................................14

OPERATIONAL WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ............................15

PACKAGE CONTENTS

GROM-VLINE SYSTEM

VLine module

GPS Antenna

GVMF

Display Harness

Microphone

MCFTOY

Power Harness

USB Extension cable

CHAPTER 1 — INSTALLATION

1.1 Before Installation

Before starting work with any wiring, please wait 90 seconds after turning the
Ignition to the OFF position and disconnecting the negative (-) terminal of the
battery. This is to ensure that no SRS airbags faults are triggered during the
installation when disassembling the vehicle’s panels and wiring connections
for the VLINE module installation.

Please review the entire manual to familiarize yourself of the VLINE module
and the installation requirements before installing the unit and using it.

1.2 Tools

Have Tools ready for disassembling the dashboard panels to remove the
stereo.

Some basic tools will be required for stereo removal and installation, Plastic
prying tools, Phillips head screwdriver,10mm socket and ratchet. Additional
tools may be required depending on vehicle and installation preference.

1.3 Vehicle Installation

Each model vehicle dissembles differently. The removal of the stereo and

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wiring installation requires special technical skills and experience. If you do
not feel comfortable doing the installation please consult with your local
car audio shop or installation professional for instructions or assistance if
necessary.

Carefully remove the factory Stereo and Display out of the dash cavity with
proper tools.

It may be necessary to disconnect items surrounding the stereo and display
to remove them and gain access to the back of the stereo to make your
connections.

1.4 Safety Guidelines & Appropriate Use

By using VLine you agree:

• to operate VLine only when there are safe driving conditions;

• to follow any applicable state and traffic laws;

• to keep an eye on the road at all time while driving;

• do not attempt to play video (such as YouTube) on a display while the
vehicle is in motion;

• do not use VLine without running the engine for the extended period of
time as it can drain the battery.

Do not use Vline in a manner that would distract the driver or that may
otherwise cause injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders.

IT IS ILLEGAL IN MOST STATES OF THE UNITED STATES AND MAY BE ILLEGAL
IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS FOR ANY TELEVISION OR OTHER VIDEO DISPLAY,
STREAM, TRANSMISSION OR BROADCAST TO BE VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE ANY VISUAL
COMPONENT OF VLine WHILE IN CONTROL OF A MOVING VEHICLE WHERE
DOING SO WOULD BE ILLEGAL OR DANGEROUS TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR
BYSTANDERS. DOING OTHERWISE CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
TO YOU AND OTHERS. PLEASE FIND A SAFE PLACE TO PARK AND ENGAGE
THE PARKING BRAKE BEFORE VIEWING ANY VIDEO DISPLAYS, STREAMS,
TRANSMISSION, OR BROADCAST AVAILABLE THROUGH VLINE.

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Connect supplied Display Harness Cable to factory Display

Locate BLUE Display port on rear of Multi Display ECU.

If the port is Empty, plug in supplied video cable (GVMF) into port and leave
female portion of cable with nothing attached.

If there is cable plugged in, disconnect factory Display cable (typically Blue in
color). Then plug in supplied Y cable and reconnect disconnected cable into
female plug of the supplied Display cable.

Video Display Port

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Connect VLine Interface cable to Factory Head unit

Located 12-pin connector and unplug. Plug in supplied Power Audio Wiring
Harness Interface cable (MCFTOY). Reconnect back what was disconnected
from the rear of the stereo back into the female plug of the supplied
interface cable.

Power Audio Connector

Connecting to VLine

Route the unused end of Display Cable and Power Audio Cable to the VLine
module and connect them to the correctly labeled ports.

Display Harness Power Audio Harness

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