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Installation instructions for AX-MLINK-HD
METRA. The World’s best kits.™ metraonline.com1-800-221-0932
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2015 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
REV. 5/18/2015 INSTAX-MLINK-HD
CAUTION: Metra recommends disconnecting the
negative battery terminal before beginning any
installation. All accessories, switches, and especially
air bag indicator lights must be plugged in before
reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.
NOTE: Refer to the instructions included with the
aftermarket radio.
• Wi-Fimirrorinterface
• CabletoCarAudio(powerconnection)
• Wi-Fiantenna
Interface components
AX-MLINK-HD
Car audio Wi-Fi A/V mirror interface through HDMI
WiththisWi-FiinterfaceyouwillbeabletomirroryourIOSorAndroiddeviceonyouraftermarketin-dash
mobilevideoscreen.
Note: This will not allow the mobile device to be operated from the aftermarket screen. All operations
(button presses) will need to be executed from the mobile device.
Mirroringcapabilitiesaredeterminedbythesmartdevices’(phone,tablet,etc.)softwareandthenetwork
provider’spermissionsgiventothedevice.Softwareupdatescanchangethedevicesabilitytomirror
certaintypesofvideo/audio.
1. Power LED:Bluelightonwhenpoweron.
2. Antenna connector:Connectexternal
Wi-Fiantenna.
3. Reset:
(a)Press1secondforreset.
(b) Press5secondsforfactory
defaultsettings.
4. Mode/Upgrade:
(a)PressonceforswitchingbetweenIOSAir
PlaysystemandAndroidMiracastsystem.
(b)Press5secondsforupgradingsoftware.
5. USB: Charge(5-volts1-amp)/softwareupgrade.
6. Power/AV-IN:
Powercableconnections
tocaraudioACC/GND.
7. HDMI port: Outputtoradio(HDMIcable
soldseparately).
Interface DescrIptIon
Installation to the aftermarket radio:
• ConnecttheRedwiretotheaccessorywire.
Note: It is suggested to add a 3A fuse in-line with
the accessory wire.
• ConnecttheBlackwiretothegroundwire.
• ConnectanHDMIcable(notsupplied),tothethe
HDMIportintheAX-MLINK-HD.
Note: Make sure to place the interface in an area
you can easily access it in case the “Mode” needs
to be changed from IOS to Android, or vice versa.
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On the aftermarket in-dash mobile video screen:
• Havethedeviceinthe HDMI INsource;dependingonthebrandofscreenyou
have,thismaybelabeleddifferently.
IOS SYSTEM
On the interface:
1. PressModebuttononcetoswitchtoIOSmode:
• Make sure the AirPlay icon is highlighted and colored on the screen.
On the IOS 7 device:
1. OnyourIOSdevicegoto:
Settings>Wi-Fi>On>ChooseaNetwork…>Select“HotSpot###”
• This will connect your IOS device to the mirror interface.
2. SwipeupfromthebottomofyourscreentoaccessControlCenterandthentap
AirPlay.
• If AirPlay is not seen, return to step 1 and make sure your IOS device is
connected to the “HotSpot###” in the Wi-Fi settings.
3. TurnonMirroring:OnAirPlayscreen,tapMirroring.
4. Onceenabled,yourIOSdevice’sscreenwillbemirroredonyouraftermarket
in-dashmobilevideoscreen.
If your device is lower than IOS 7:
1. OnyourIOSdevicegoto:
Settings>Wi-Fi>On>Chooseanetwork…>Select“HotSpot###”
• This will connect your IOS device to the mirror interface.
2. OnyourIOSdevice,double-clicktheHomebuttontodisplayyourrecently
usedapps.
3. SwipetherecentlyusedappstwicefromlefttorightuntilyouseetheAirPlay
icon.TaptheAirPlayicontodisplayalistofavailableAirPlaydevices.
• If you do not see the AirPlay icon, your device may not be connected
successfully.
4. SelectthenameofyourWi-FiA/Vmirrorconverter(HotSpot###)andthenturn
MirroringOn.
ANDROID SYSTEM
On the interface:
1. MakesuretheAutoiconishighlightedandcoloredonthescreen.
2. PressModebuttontwicetoswitchtoAndroidMiracastmode.
On the Android device:
1. LocatetheScreenMirroringsettingandscanforcompatibledevices.Every
phoneisdifferent;dependingonwhichAndroidoperatingsystemyouhave,
theScreenMirrorsettingshouldbeinyour“Settings“screenunderthe
“Connections”tab.
Note: This should take about 30 seconds or less.
2. Yourphonewillthenlistavailabledevices;selectyourWi-FiA/VConverter
modelnumbertoconnect:(HotSpot###).
Note: This should take about 10-20 seconds.
How to link
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How to link
Important notes:
1. Thisproductdoesnotrequireanetwork:
• TheWi-FiA/VmirrorinterfaceusesaWi-Fidirectconnectionanddoesnot
requireanetworkconnectiontoyourmobiledevice.
2. Screentimeoutsetting:
• Ifthescreentimeoutsettingisenabledonyourphoneandyourphone
timesout,noimagewilldisplayontheaftermarketin-dashmobilevideo
screenuntilyouaccessyourphonescreenagain.“Mirror”willcontinueto
displayonyourplayerindicatingconnectionstatus.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Power Input
DC12-volt
Power consumption
IdleStatus:200mAWithoutWi-Ficonnection
WorkingStatus:500mAwithWi-Ficonnection
ChargingStatus:1AwithUSBportchargingdevice
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n
Input
Wi-FiAirPlay/Miracast/AllShare-Cast/
Screen-Mirroring/DLNA
A/V Output
CarAudioHDMI
Temp. Range
(-20C~70C)
Humidity
0~90%
WI-FI MIRACAST SUPPORT DEVICES
IOS 6 & up
IOS mode, to use AirPlay Mirroring, you need the following devices:
iPhone4sorlater
iPad2orlater
iPadminiorlater
iPodtouch(5thgeneration)
Android
Device
Android mode, to use Miracast/AllShare-Cast/Screen-Mirroring, you
need the following devices:
SamsungNote2,Note3,Note10.1,S3,S4,S5
LGF180L,F200L,LS970,F180S,F180K,F200S,F200K,GL-01E,GE975T
HTCOneX,OneS,ButterflyS
GoogleNexus4
OtherAndroiddeviceswithMiracastfunction,normallyrequireAndroid
4.2orlater
Installation instructions for AX-MLINK-HD
METRA. The World’s best kits.
™
metraonline.com1-800-221-0932
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2015 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
REV. 5/18/2015 INSTAX-MLINK-HD
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Enhance your installation and fabrication skills by
enrolling in the most recognized and respected
mobile electronics school in our industry.
Log onto www.installerinstitute.com or call
800-354-6782 for more information and take steps
toward a better tomorrow.
Metra recommends MECP
certified technicians
IMPORTANT WARNING
Thisproductincludesinstructionsforinstallationwhichmustbecarefullyfollowed.
Theinstructionsarewordedinsuchamannertoassumethattheinstalleriscapableof
completingthesetypeofelectronicinstallations.Ifyouareunclearastowhatyouare
instructedtodoorbelievethatyoudonotunderstandtheinstructionssoastoproperly
andsafelycompletetheinstallationyou should consult a technician who does have this
knowledge and understanding.
Failure to follow these instructions carefully and to install the interface as
described could cause harm to the vehicle or to safety systems on the vehicle.
Interference with certain safety systems could cause harm to persons as well.
If you have any questions in this regard please call the Help line or Metra at
1-800-221-0932 for assistance.
Instrucciones de instalación para AX-MLINK-HD
METRA. The World’s best kits.
™
metraonline.com1-800-221-0932
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2015 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
REV. 5/18/2015 INSTAX-MLINK-HD
Metra recomienda técnicos con
certificación del Programa de
Certificación en Electrónica Móvil
(Mobile Electronics Certification
Program, MECP).
EL CONOCIMIENTO ES PODER
Mejoresushabilidadesdeinstalaciónyfabricación
inscribiéndoseenlaescueladedispositivoselectrónicos
móvilesmásreconocidayrespetadadenuestra
industria.Regístreseenwww.installerinstitute.como
llameal800-354-6782paraobtenermásinformacióny
avancehaciaunfuturomejor.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Enhance your installation and fabrication skills by
enrolling in the most recognized and respected
mobile electronics school in our industry.
Log onto www.installerinstitute.com or call
800-354-6782 for more information and take steps
toward a better tomorrow.
ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE
Esteproductoincluyeinstruccionesdeinstalaciónquedebenseguirsecuidadosamente.
Dichasinstruccionesestánredactadasdandoporsupuestoqueelinstaladorescapazde
completarestostiposdeinstalacioneselectrónicas.Sitienedudasrespectodeloquese
leindicaquehagaocreequenocomprendelasinstruccionescomoparacompletarla
instalaciónenformaadecuadaysegura,debeconsultarauntécnicoqueefectivamente
tengaestosconocimientosycomprensión.
Si no sigue estas instrucciones con cuidado y no instala la interfaz como se
describe, podría provocar daños en el vehículo o en los sistemas de seguridad del
vehículo. La interferencia con determinados sistemas de seguridad también podría
provocar daños a las personas. Si tiene alguna pregunta al respecto, llame a la línea
de ayuda o a metra, al 1-800-221-0932 para obtener asistencia.
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