2019-Up Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 T-Style Radio Replacement User Manual
Generation 4 GEN IV Dodge Ram T-Style Radio Part # TS-DGPU12-1RR-4A 1
Disclaimer Please read this manual thoroughly prior to installation. ***Professional installation is strongly recommended*** Be sure ACC power is off before removing the head unit. Use caution and if unsure, seek professional assistance. Cover all surfaces with tape or plastic film to protect against scratching and damage to interior dash panels. Linkswell Automotive is in no way responsible for any damage incurred during the installation.
Contents Components Installation Diagram Climate Control Setup Climate Control Operation Home Screen Navigation Radio Music Video Bluetooth HDMI Web Browser PhoneLink General Settings App List DVR (Optional) Camera File Manager FCC Statement 4 5 6 7 12 13 16 19 21 23 26 27 28 29 36 37 38 39 40 3
Components 8.Cam Inputs 9.DVR Cable 10.Wifi Antenna Cable 11.Micophone 12.GPS Antenna Cable 13.Canbox 14. Camera Adapter 1. Main Harness Adapter 2. 8 Pin USB Harness 3. OEM USB Cable Adapter 4. Radio Antenna Adapter 5. 10 Pin USB Harness 6. RCA Audio Output 7. AUX Input Harness 8. Cam Input Harness 9. DVR Harness 10. Wi-fi Antenna 11. Microphone 12. GPS Antenna 13. CAN Box 14.
Installation Diagram 5
Climate Control Setup PRIOR TO INSTALLATION: IDENTIFY YOUR CLIMATE CONTROL FROM THE OPTIONS BELOW: MANUAL A/C: RAM LO / RAM MID AUTO A/C: RAM HI AFTER INSTALLATION: SELECT THE PROPER PROGRAM FOR YOUR VEHICLE: 1. Tap on Settings 2. Tap on System 3. Go to Setting Guide 4. Tap “Car Model/AC” 5. Select your vehicle: Manual A/C: Auto A/C: 6. Tap OK at bottom of screen 7. Tap the “BACK” button 8. Tap “SAVE” at bottom of screen 9.
Climate Control You can access the climate controls by pressing any of the climate control icons located at the bottom of the display.
Climate Control 1.[ ]: Climate control power 2.[ ]: Temp control UP 3.[ ]: Auto air on/off 4.[ ]: Max AC on/off 5.[ ]: Recirculate on/off 6.[ ]: Front defroster on/off 7.[ ]: Rear defroster on/off 8.[ 9.[ 10.[ 11:[ ] : Driver seat heater/cooler ]: Steering wheel heater on/off ]: Dual Climate Control on/off ]: Passenger seat heater/cooler 12.[ ]: Vent control 13.[ ]: Fan control 14.
Home Screen ① ② ③ ① Status Bar ② Home Screen ③ Menu Bar 9
Home Screen ① Status Bar 1.[ ]: Tap to mute the volume 2.[ ]: Tap to turn screen on/off 3.[ ]: Tap to adjust dimmer control 4.[ ]: Bluetooth connection status 5.[ ]: Tap to access equalizer settings 6.[ ]: Wifi connection status 7.[ ]: USB connection status 8.[ ]: Show all open apps 9.[ 10.[ ]: Volume control ]: Track control 11.[ ]: Home screen 12.
Home Screen ② The Home screen displays icons for App list, PhoneLink, Navigation, Music & Video sources, Settings and Vehicle Settings. Tap to open the selected app. This screen cannot be changed. If you want the ability to customize the Home screen, use a “launcher” like Nova Launcher (pre-installed). Using a launcher allows total customization, including wallpaper, favorite apps, widgets and multiple Home screens.
Home Screen ③ Menu Bar The Menu Bar allows quick access to various apps and simple HVAC controls, and can be customized. Swipe left/right to select screens, and tap to launch the selected app. Long press and drag to change the icon position. Icons labeled “CUSTOMIZE” can be assigned in the Settings-User menu. HVAC controls can be operated from this menu and will launch full HVAC interface when pressed.
Navigation Your new T-Style radio comes with Google Maps preloaded as the default navigation system, but you can install any other app-based navigation system such as Waze, or use your preferred system using your phone.
Navigation You can assign the default app to launch from the “Navigation” icon very easily. Download your preferred application, then go to the Settings > User tab and tap “Default Navi App”. Choose the preferred navigation app in the list, then that app will function as your default navigation system. This can be changed at any time.
Navigation To use navigation without having to consume data, you can download offline maps or you can purchase the iGo NextGen navigation system (shown below) through your Linkswell dealer.
Radio The radio icon will access the AM/FM radio.
Radio ① ⑤ ② ③ ⑥ ④ ⑦ ⑧ ①/④: Back to last action ②/③: Tune up/down ⑤: Long press to save station preset ⑥: Long press to scan the stations automatically ⑦: Tap to open keypad for direct frequency input ⑧: Tap to select AM or FM band 17
Radio ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ①: Current station, long press to save preset ②: Stereo/Mono. ③: Tune up/down.
Music Default “Music” icon will play music files from the USB source. Assign any other app you choose for default music playback such as Spotify, Pandora etc. in Settings > User menu.
Music 1.[ ] EQ. 2.[ ] Song/Folder repeat. 3.[ ] Browse files on the system’s memory or USB source.
Video Default “Video” icon will play video files from the USB source. Assign to any other app you choose (YouTube, Netflix etc.) in Settings > User menu.
Video 1.[ ]: Access video files on USB 2.[ ]: Repeat program selection 3.[ ]: EQ 4.[ ]: Video track down 5.[ ]: Video track up 6.[ ]: Play / Pause or Hard Drive 7.[ ]: For picture in picture, double tap the video playing. To exit PIP, tap the video.
Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to stream music from your phone. Song title will be displayed on status bar and main display.
Bluetooth Use the Bluetooth source to make and receive phone calls.
Bluetooth 1.[ ]: Track down 2.[ ]: Track up 3.[ ]: Play/Pause 4.[ ]: Number dial. 5.[ ]: Call history. 6.[ ]: Contact list. 7.[ ]: Device search 8.[ ]: Pair and disconnect phones 9.[ ]: List of all paired devices 10.[ ]: Bluetooth music 11.
HDMI Your new T-Style radio has an HDMI video/audio input. This source can be used to view any video source that uses standard HDMI connection. All control of HDMI video input will be made at the source itself.
Web Browser By using the hotspot in the vehicle, you can use the web browser on your tablet just as you would on your phone or home computer. **Use of your cell phone's “Hot Spot” feature is subject to data charges.** Check with your cell phone provider for more details.
Phone Link PhoneLink will allow you to use Car Play® or Android Auto® on your new T-Style radio by simply plugging your phone's factory cord into the "PhoneLink" USB input*. Connecting your phone is simple. First select the PhoneLink source, then follow the on screen directions. Access your phone’s text messages, music, podcast and applications. *The PhoneLink USB input is the only input that supports Car Play/Android Auto. This generally CANNOT be run through the factory USB hub.
General Settings In the settings menu, you can adjust the basic settings for the different functions of the device to your requirements.
Audio Settings • Equalizer: View Equalizer Settings (See Next page) • MIC Gain: Change Microphone Gain settings (Echo Reduction) • Radio: Change the FM/AM Radio volume • Music: Change the Music volume • Video: Change the Video volume • BT: Change the Bluetooth Phone Call volume • BT-Music: Change the Bluetooth Music volume • AUX: Change the AUX Input volume • Navi Volume: Change the Navigation voice volume • Others: Change all other volume options 30
Audio Settings *Frequency numbers may change while altering settings • Sound: Change EQ Sound Options • Balance: Change Balance/Fade/Loudness • Treble: Change Treble volume/gain • 10kHz*: Change Treble Frequency • Midrange: Change Midrange volume/gain • 1kHz*: Change Midrange Frequency • Bass: Change Bass volume/gain • 80Hz*: Change Bass Frequency • Sub-woofer: Change Subwoofer RCA output Volume • EQ: Change EQ Preset • Loudness: Enables “Loudness” mode • Reset: Reset EQ to Default
Video Settings • HDMI Output Type: Change HDMI Output Mode • Video: HDMI OUTPUT will output any video playing on the Radio • Full Screen: HDMI OUTPUT will output the entire screen as a “Screen Mirror”. • Video In Motion Control: Video on/off when driving.
User Settings You can set up the favorite apps and boot logo here.
System Settings • Setting Guide: Vehicle Setup (See setting guide items) • Network: Connect the Radio to Wi-Fi • GPS: Check GPS Signals • Software Version: View current Software info • Upgrade: Check for System Updates (Wi-Fi Only) • Android Settings: View the internal Android Settings menu • Factory Settings: View Developer/Linkswell settings • Factory Reset: Reset basic radio settings (Only for factory) 34
System Settings • • • Car Model/AC: Setup LO, MID, HI AC Vehicles (See Climate Setup) • Seat & Steering Wheel: Heated/Cooled Seats & Heated Steering Wheel Settings • Camera: FORD 360 Camera ON or OFF • Temperature Display: Display Outside Temperature (If Available) • Factory AMP: Lowers volume power (for Factory Amplifiers) • Reverse Mute: Mute or Lower audio volume when vehicle is in reverse.
App List Your new T-Style radio is an Android tablet. When used with Wi-fi, either while parked in range of a hot spot or using your phone's hot spot, you can access the Google Play Store to download a variety of applications (Google account required).
DVR (Optional) Tap [ ] ,press [ ] to start the DVR. The DVR plugs into one of the unit’s USB inputs. The DVR also comes with ADAS driver assist features including lane departure warning, stop and go traffic alert and collision warning. You can control and play back video files from the DVR on your T-Style radio.
Camera Your new T-Style radio comes with 3 camera inputs: Rear Right Front If installed, If installed, the right the rear camera will camera will automatically automatically turn on when turn on when the vehicles the vehicle is right turn in reverse. signal is activated it. If installed, the front camera is manually operated.
File Manager Use the File Manager to download, delete, copy and move files from the system memory or USB drives. Select which storage device you want to access files Select the from. folder you Note: want to open, “Flash” delete, or memory is copy. the radio’s internal memory.
FCC Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Statement However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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