This is the complete user manual for the EXTNIX Premium and Ultimate wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto head units (TS105 platform). It covers set-up, phone pairing, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi, themes, DSP sound settings, the reverse camera, the optional USB dash cam, software updates and troubleshooting.

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Have a Standard system? See the Standard system user manual on our Installation Guides page. Need help? Call 1300 096 212 or email support@extnix.com.au.

Contents

1. Introduction & Safety
2. Getting Started
3. Phone & Bluetooth
4. Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (ZLINK)
5. Wi-Fi & Internet
6. Themes
7. Sound & DSP
8. Settings
9. Radio, Navigation, Media & Steering Wheel
10. Cable Connections
11. Troubleshooting & Support

Which unit do I have?

This manual covers the Extnix Premium and Ultimate systems. Both are the same unit and run the same software. The only differences are memory and screen, shown in bold below. Every screen in this manual applies to both.

1. Introduction & Safety

Thank you for choosing an Extnix infotainment system. This manual explains how to use your system day to day. Please read it and keep it for future reference.

This is an operations manual, not an installation guide. We strongly recommend professional installation.

1.1 Precautions & warnings

• Never watch video while driving. The system includes streaming apps such as YouTube, Netflix and Disney+. These are for use only when the vehicle is safely parked.
• Only glance at the screen when it is safe to do so.
• Do not follow navigation instructions that are unsafe or illegal. Navigation may occasionally show your location incorrectly.
• Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear traffic and emergency vehicles.
• Stop using the unit immediately if a fault appears, and contact Extnix.
• Avoid exposing the unit to high moisture or dust.
• Wiring and installation should be done by a qualified installer. Before wiring, disconnect the negative battery terminal.
• As an aftermarket product made to suit various models, minor fascia or frame adjustment may be needed for your vehicle.

2. Getting Started

2.1 Home screen

The default home screen shows widgets for Map, Phone, the music player and Apps along the bottom. Use the switch at the left (car / apps icon) to change the bottom row between widgets and an app dock with Radio, Music, Video, Navigation, Settings, DSP and YouTube.

The home screen layout changes with the selected theme (see Section 6). Other examples are shown below.

2.2 The bottom bar

The bar along the bottom of the screen is always available. From left to right:

The bar position can be changed in Settings → General → Navigation bar buttons (Section 8.2).

2.3 Recent apps & split screen

Tap the stacked layers icon to see open apps. Tap a card to switch to it, swipe it away to close it, or tap Clear all to close everything. Use Split to show two apps side by side, for example navigation and music, and Screenshot to capture the screen.

2.4 Apps

Tap the Apps icon (or the grid icon on the bottom bar) to see all installed apps. Swipe left and right to move between pages. Pre-installed apps include Car Settings, Chrome, Contacts, DSP, Fan, File manager, Fuel, Google, Maps, Music, Play Store, QuickPic, Radio, Steering Wheel, Torque (Lite) OBD, Video, YouTube and ZLINK. More apps can be added from the Play Store.

2.5 Changing a home screen shortcut

Long-press a shortcut icon on the home screen to open Select application. Tap the app you want in that position. Use Display to edit the icon and Associate to remove the shortcut.

On some themes, a long-press shows two options: Set application (choose which app the icon opens) and Change entry (swap the icon for a different shortcut).

2.6 Drop-down menu

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the quick menu. Swipe up, or tap outside the buttons, to close it.

3. Phone & Bluetooth

3.1 Pairing your phone

1. Open Bluetooth from the home screen.
2. Tap the phone-link tab. The unit's device name and PIN are shown on the right.
3. On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and select the device name shown on screen.
4. If asked, enter PIN 0000 and allow access to contacts and call history.

The top tabs, from left to right, are: keypad, call history, contacts, pairing and Bluetooth settings.

3.2 Bluetooth settings

In the settings tab you can change the device name and PIN, and adjust microphone gain (raise it if callers say you sound quiet) and volume gain.

3.3 Second Bluetooth: OBD & tyre pressure

The system has two independent Bluetooth chips. One handles phone calls and music. The second can connect to a Bluetooth OBD adapter to view engine information (for example with the Torque app), or to Bluetooth TPMS tyre pressure sensors. Open it from Bluetooth settings → Bluetooth data service.

4. Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (ZLINK)

Open ZLINK from the home screen. Choose CarPlay, Android Auto, HUAWEI HiCar or Mirror (screen mirroring).

4.1 First-time connection: Apple CarPlay (iPhone)

1. Make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on on your iPhone.
2. Pair the iPhone with the unit via Bluetooth (Section 3.1).
3. When the iPhone asks, tap Use CarPlay. CarPlay will start automatically on later trips.
4. For wired CarPlay, connect the iPhone to the unit's USB cable.

4.2 First-time connection: Android Auto

1. Make sure Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Location are turned on on your phone, and the Android Auto app is up to date.
2. Pair the phone with the unit via Bluetooth (Section 3.1).
3. Follow the prompts on your phone to allow Android Auto. It will start automatically on later trips.

Swipe left or right on the ZLINK screen to choose the connection type, then tap it. The Bluetooth name to look for on your phone is shown at the top right. The ZLINK version is shown at the bottom right.

4.3 Screen mirroring (Mirror)

Mirror shows your phone's screen on the unit. On an iPhone, open Control Centre, tap Screen Mirroring and select the unit. On Android, use your phone's Smart View / Cast / Screen mirroring option. Mirroring is intended for use while parked.

4.4 ZLINK settings

Tap SETTING on the ZLINK screen.

5. Wi-Fi & Internet

An internet connection is needed for the Play Store, online maps, streaming apps, weather and online themes. You can connect to your phone's hotspot or a home Wi-Fi network. CarPlay and Android Auto do not need this connection.

1. Open Settings → Network and turn on WiFi network.
2. Tap WiFi to see available networks, and select yours.
3. Enter the password and tap the ✓ key. The network will show Connected.

6. Themes

Open the Theme app to change the look of the home screen. Swipe through the available themes and tap Use to apply one.

6.1 Offline & online themes

Offline themes are already stored on the unit and need no internet. Tap the person (Login) icon at the top right of the Theme screen to open them. The Theme tab lists the built-in home screen styles (TW2, TW5, TW8_B, TW13, TW15 and more). The Screensaver tab lists the clock screensavers. Tap one to preview it, then apply it.

Online themes can be downloaded free with an internet connection. The first time you open the Online theme store, read and accept the Service Agreement and Privacy Policy. If the unit is not connected, tap Open network to connect to Wi-Fi.

Once connected, browse the recommend and newest tabs, tap a theme to preview it, and download it free.

7. Sound & DSP

Open DSP to fine-tune your sound. The tabs along the bottom are EQ, Surround Sound, Zone, Bass Boost and Bass Filter.

7.1 Equaliser (EQ)

Choose a scene preset (Pop, Classical, Rock, Soft, Vocal) by tapping Scene Mode, or select Custom Mode and drag the bands to set your own sound. Bands run from Ultra Bass (20 Hz) through Bass and Medium Bass to the higher frequencies. Tap the reset arrow at the top right to return to flat.

7.2 Surround sound & listening position

Choose who the sound is focused on: Full car mode, Driver mode or Co-pilot mode. The system adjusts the delay for each speaker automatically. You can also drag the orange dot to set the listening position, and pick a sound field: Normal, Recital or Concert.

7.3 Zone, Bass Boost & Bass Filter

Zone sets the front/rear and left/right balance. Bass Boost adds low-frequency punch. Bass Filter sets the crossover for a subwoofer, if fitted.

8. Settings

Open Settings from the home screen. Categories run down the left side: Network, Display, Sound, General, Original, Reverse, Voice, Personal, System, More and About.

8.1 Display

Adjust brightness, set Brightness mode (auto dims at night with the headlights), change the theme or wallpaper, change font size, or turn on Dark theme.

8.2 General

8.3 Original car settings

Where your vehicle supports it, the unit can show original car information: outside temperature, air-conditioning display, door status and front parking sensors. Turn these on or off here. Available options depend on your vehicle.

8.4 Reverse camera

8.5 About

Settings → About shows your unit's hardware and software details: platform (TS105), processor, memory, screen resolution, Android version and software versions. If you contact Extnix support, a photo of this screen helps us identify your unit and software. Tap Detection update to check for software updates.

8.6 Software updates

With the unit connected to the internet, tap Settings → About → Detection update. Check System upgrade or MCU upgrade for a new version. If one is available, tap Click download and wait for it to finish.

When the download finishes, tap Update now (or Update later). The unit enters upgrade mode for 5 to 10 minutes. Don't touch the screen or turn off the ignition until it restarts.

Cloud protocol update keeps the vehicle-specific files (original car functions, air-conditioning display) up to date. It shows You are the latest version when nothing is needed.

8.7 Sound

8.8 Button light colour

Open the Color app to change the colour of the unit's button lights. Tap a colour or use the colour wheel. Mono keeps one colour, Cyclic rotates through colours and Breath slowly fades in and out. Turn on Follow the headlights to dim the lights when your headlights are on.

8.9 More General settings

Scroll down in General for: App permissions, Video suspension window (video keeps playing in a small window), Application self start (apps that open at start-up), Car battery level and Phone battery level (show or hide in the status bar), Video Output Setting, and the Floating button (a shortcut button that floats over other apps).

8.10 Voice

Mode selection sets what the steering wheel voice button does: by default, a short press starts the car's voice assistant and a long press starts your phone's (Siri or Google Assistant). Speech Software Selection chooses which app voice commands are sent to.

8.11 Personal

Sign in to your Google Account, change the Language and keyboard (Input method settings), or open Phone link APP.

8.12 System, time & date

System contains MCU upgrade, System upgrade, Time and date, Developer Options and Reset factory. Time and date set themselves from GPS and the network. Leave Set time automatically, Use GPS to set date time and time zone Set automatically turned on.

9. Radio, Navigation, Media & Steering Wheel

9.1 Radio (FM & AM)

Open Radio. Tap Band to switch between FM and AM. Use the arrows at the top or the ◀◀ / ▶▶ buttons to tune, and the search button to scan for stations. Six presets (P1–P6) are shown on the right: tap to play, long-press to save the current station.

On FM, RDS shows station names. TA (traffic announcements), AF (alternative frequency), REG (regional) and PTY (programme type) can be switched on or off. ST shows stereo reception and DX sets distant/local sensitivity.

9.2 Navigation

Open Navi to start your default navigation app (Google Maps is pre-installed). Online maps need an internet connection (Section 5). When CarPlay or Android Auto is connected, you can also use Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze from your phone.

The first time, tap Sign In to use your Google account (saved places, history). You can also download Offline maps for areas without mobile coverage.

9.3 Music, Video & File manager

Play music and video from a USB stick or the unit's storage using Music and Video. Use File manager to browse files and QuickPic to view photos.

Music shows the current song on the left and the playlist on the right. The buttons at the top right open favourites, the song list, Bluetooth music and the sound settings. The browse screen has tabs for all songs, folders, SD card, USB and favourites.

Video works the same way: open a folder (for example iNand for the unit's own storage, or the USB tab) and tap a video to play it. Videos only play when the vehicle is parked.

File manager shows the unit's storage (128 GB) and any USB stick or SD card. Use it to copy, delete or install files.

9.4 App store (Do Fun Play)

As well as Google Play, the unit has its own built-in app store, Do Fun Play, with Hot, Class (Car Life, Player, Tool), Sub, Manage and Dapp tabs. Use it to update built-in apps such as ZLINK and YouTube. Only install apps you trust; Extnix can't support third-party apps or problems they cause.

9.5 USB dash cam (optional accessory)

An Extnix USB front dash camera can plug into the unit's USB port and record through the HD DVR app.

1. Plug the supplied USB stick into the unit, open File manager and tap usbdisk1 on the left.
2. Tap bdCarDvr.apk, then Install, then Open.
3. Connect the dash camera to a USB cable. Live video appears in the HD DVR app.

The buttons on the left are: home, recorded files, record, lock the current clip (protects it from being overwritten) and take a photo. Tap the gear icon for settings: record duration (1, 2 or 3 minute clips), audio recording, front flip, GPS watermark and speed unit (set to km/h).

To make it start automatically, set it in Settings → General → Recorder application selection.

Updating the HD DVR app

In HD DVR settings, open About → Check for updates. If a new version is offered, tap Confirm to download it. The first time, Android asks for permission: turn on Allow from this source, go back and tap Install.

ADAS driver alerts

Newer HD DVR versions add ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance): Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning and Front Vehicle Start Alarm (alerts you when the car ahead moves off). Turn on ADAS Switch in the ADAS tab, then tap Calibrate with the car parked on a straight, level road and line up the guide with the horizon and bonnet.

9.6 Steering wheel controls

On most vehicles the steering wheel buttons work automatically through the CanBus adapter. If your vehicle uses analogue buttons, they can be programmed in the Steering Wheel app.

1. Open Steering Wheel and tap START.
2. Press and hold a button on the steering wheel, then tap the matching function on screen (VOL+, VOL−, NEXT, PREV, MUTE, ANSWER and so on).
3. Repeat for each button, then tap END to save.
4. Test each button. Tap Reset to clear and start again.

If buttons won't learn, tap Impedance selection and switch between High (default, suits about 90% of vehicles) and Low, then learn the buttons again.

10. Cable Connections

Use this diagram as a reference for connecting the supplied cables to the unit. Picture for reference only.

10.1 Included cable set

Numbers match the connection numbers above.

11. Troubleshooting & Support

11.1 Quick fixes

11.2 Restart

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the drop-down menu, then tap Restart. A full restart takes about 40 seconds.

11.3 System reset (factory default)

Settings → System → Reset factory → enter password 7890 → Confirm.

11.4 Support

For technical support, contact Extnix:

Email: support@extnix.com.au
Phone: 1300 096 212
Workshop: 10/85 Cooper St, Campbellfield VIC 3061 (installations by appointment, book online)
Web: www.extnix.com.au

Please include your vehicle make, model and year, your unit type (Premium or Ultimate), and a photo or short video of the problem.

11.5 Good to know

• USB charging: the USB ports are for media and data (USB stick, wired CarPlay/Android Auto). They are not designed to fast-charge phones. Use a 12V car charger or wireless charger for faster charging.
• Internet: CarPlay and Android Auto use your phone's data. The unit's own apps (Play Store, YouTube, online themes) need Wi-Fi, a phone hotspot or a 4G SIM.

11.6 Disposal

Do not dispose of this product with household waste. Take it to an e-waste collection point. Contact your local council for the nearest recycling facility. Proper recycling protects health and the environment.