Z-N528

No. Depending on the use of the device and the target vehicle, a specific antenna should be deployed. For passenger cars, active windscreen antennas are recommended. ZENEC offers a suitable antenna model in its accessories range, which can be obtained from authorized retailers.

http://www.zenec.com/products/zubehoer/antennas/z-eacc-dab1/?lang=en

Yes.

No, but there is a separately available item called GBA-HDMIBOX, which combines 1 x HDMI and 2 x USB ports which can be used in combination with the Z-N528.

AW: The Z-N528 is designed as a system without remote control among other things, mainly because of the glass type touch panel, offering no opening for the IR eye.

When the Z-N528 device is powered up the first time, a manual radio station search must be done by tapping on the “Scan” button. The scan may take up to 2 minutes to complete, depending on the signal strength and the amount of receivable the DAB stations.

The Z-N528 features an integrated DAB+ tuner. For the reception of digital radio stations, an antenna supporting the DAB standard is required.
If your car does not offer a suitable DAB antenna, it must be retrofitted allowing you to enjoy the digital radio program.
ZENEC offers two DAB antenna models, the Z-EACC-DAB1 and Z-EACC-DAB2 which can be purchased as separately available accessory items from authorized ZENEC retailers.

Go to Setup> Audio > Slider > Expert Mode to access the „Equalizer“.

ZENEC units include a low-voltage protection to avoid undersupply for certain integrated circuits (ICs) that may not work properly without correct and steady supply voltage. Please consult your car service point or car garage to review your car´s battery and wiring.

First, the password function must be set to “ON”. Before you can enter your own password, you have to enter the default password – 012345 – once.

The deployed hardware platform of the Z-N528 cannot process two external A/V streams coming from the smartphone. Z-N528 device use in practice is thus restricted as follows: Operate the device with the smartphone and the HDMI dongle. Alternatively, use the Android Auto function of the Z-N528 without HDMI dongle.

The Z-N528 is a 2DIN device model which will fit and work with most vehicles featuring an ex works 2DIN radio mounting slot.

Yes, due to the glass type front system design the Z-N528 system features no opening for the microphone. Therefore, the external Bluetooth microphone must be mounted to be able to use the BT based hands-free function of the device.

If your vehicle is equipped with an OE steering wheel remote control it can be connected to the Z-N528. For this purpose, depending on the vehicle brand, model and model year, a vehicle-specific CAN/Stalk interface and a connecting wire to device (ZENEC ZEY-ZENECLEAD) need to be purchased from authorized retailers separately.

In case of a dual sensor camera with only one 12 V supply, please connect it to the CAMERA1-In port. For dual sensor reversing cameras, a separate accessory GNL-SWV2X1-RCA is available, which can be used to connect the cam to the CAMERA1-In port. Only if the twin sensor cam unit features two individual cameras featuring separate 12 V supplies, use the CAMERA1-In and CAMERA2-In ports and connect them to the Camera-1 12 V and Camera-2 12 V supply leads of the device.

The Z-N528 features phantom power supply for DAB antennas, which is set to ON as factory default and can be switched ON or OFF individually.

The Z-N528 does not come with internal phantom supply for FM antennas. Vehicles with FM antenna system that require a phantom power supply need to foresee the purchase of a suitable FM antenna supply adapter. The supply adapter will usually get  connected to and controlled via P.ANT cable of the device.  

Yes, the Z-N528 features adjustable grid line overlay function generated by the device. The grind lines can be adjusted for the vehicle and the connected camera when camera source is active.

The smartphone needs to be searched via ZENEC device (see main device manual).

Usually the device will generate a 6-digit code automatically, which then needs to be confirmed.
In case you have to manually enter a PIN code, try four times zero (0000).

Your smartphone contacts will only be downloaded after your confirmation during the first connection after search&pair. Any later changes made to your contacts must be refreshed by a manual download (see device user manual, or see the re-sync button in the phone book).

It is not possible to edit favorites. However, you have to delete and re-assign a new contact after you refreshed the downloaded phonebook on your ZENEC device.

Device allows to pair several smart phone showing up in the device list, while only one phone can be active.

Enable Bluetooth on your iPhone. Then connect the iPhone USB cable to the proper cable extension coming from the device (USB1). CarPlay should now start without any further ado. (Else read the info provided on p.34/35 in the main device owner manual).

For a good read on the general function scope of CarPlay including an overview of CarPlay supported apps and additional information, go to the official Apple website: https://www.apple.com/en/ios/carplay/

AW: Google Android Auto is not (yet) available in all countries worldwide. Google itself does not publish any availability data for the Android Auto app. You can, however, register at www.android.com/auto with your email address to be notified of the Android Auto availability in your country.

(Else read the info provided on p.32/33 in the device owner manual).

To use Android Auto with your Android Smartphone, at least Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or a higher version of the Android operation system must be present on your smartphone.

To use Android Auto on your ZENEC device, you have to adjust time and date on your ZENEC device correctly. Please pay attention to chapter „Setup Operations → System → Clock & Date Setup“ shown in the main device user manual of the Z-N528. For more detailed information about Android Auto, please visit

https://www.android.com/auto/  and https://support.google.com/androidauto#topic=6348027

Please make sure your SD-cards/USB-sticks are FAT32 formatted. ZENEC suggests using high quality memory product with a maximum of 32 GB capacity. Higher capacity may work also but cannot be guaranteed. Also note that the USB connection is designed for a maximum current consumption of 500 mA. This means that normal mechanical hard disks are usually not compatible because the starting current of the disk is too high. In this case, the external hard drive is not indexed.

Yes, you can use CarPlay or Android Auto. Else, you can also use BT-Music for audio playback.

The device is featuring two USB ports, which for the assigned functions do not reach fully redundancy. See the following definition which functions are supported by the USB1 and USB2 ports:

USB1: Apple MFI (Made for iPod/iPhone)/ Apple CarPlay / Google Android Auto / 1A quick charge function / USB media playback / Device software update

USB2: USB media playback / 1A quick charge function

It may happen that the file system of your device is damaged: by high frequent write/re-write cycles, inappropriate usage (including storage), errors on first format or some other reasons.

Windows OS for example offers 2 different ways of format, quick-format and full-format. In such problem cases it is advisable to perform a full-format with FAT32 as file system.

Note: if even after full format, your data devices are still not detected, it may result from an incompatibility of data carrier controller-ICs. Please try a different brand/maker.

No, the TA broadcast volume will not increase automatically. Depending on the device model, a pop up prompting “Traffic announcement” or an Icon is displayed if the TA function is set ON.

Yes, the microSDHC card reader located on the front panel of the Z-N528 is reserved exclusively for audio and video playback.

Attention: Software updates can only be applied via USB-1 Port. Parts of the update package will not be recognized via USB-2.

Please make sure that you pay attention to this point, when installing the device yourself. USB-1 port needs to be connected and well-marked. In case the device was not installed by yourself – please try the other USB Port in case you see that the update is only partially installed or device is misbehaving. The update instructions usually mention all important steps in detail.

Periodically, ZENEC provides software updates which contain system enhancements, to keep your device up to date.

Updates can be found in the download area of the ZENEC homepage www.zenec.com under Support> Software.