User guide
Parrot ASTEROID Before .........................................................................................................................4 you begin Software .........................................................................................................................................................4 updates Warnings .........................................................................................................................................................4 Steering ...........
Using .........................................................................................................................................................28 the Parrot ASTEROID applications Closing .........................................................................................................................................................29 an application Managing .................................................................................................................................
Before you begin Software updates Download the latest update for free (and check the update procedure) on our website. These updates will enable you to receive new features and improve the product’s compatibility. Warnings All functions requiring an increased attention should only be used while the vehicle is stationary. Your safety and the one of the other road users prevails over phone calls, music and navigation instructions. Be responsible: drive carefully and pay full attention to your surrounding.
Installation Note: We advise our customers to have the Parrot ASTEROID fitted by a professional. Safety instructions Turn the ignition off before installing the Parrot ASTEROID. Install the Parrot ASTEROID only on vehicles with a 12 V battery. Place all cables away from hot places (heater outlet) and moving parts (gear shift, seat rails...). Before you begin Remove your car stereo from your vehicle. You may need release keys to do so.
Example of antenna adaptor -DIN / Fakra (not provided) Compare the Parrot ASTEROID antenna connector to the antenna connector of your vehicle. If an adapter is necessary, contact your local car audio specialist. Make sure you also supply power to your antenna if it is amplified. Power to the antenna can be supplied using the Parrot ASTEROID ISO cable. Installing the car stereo 1. Insert the cage and fix it into the dashboard using the bracket mounting tab. 2.
Final check Once all the connections are made, turn the ignition on then off to perform the installation test. The "Goodbye" message must be displayed. If it is not the case, it is necessary to swap the positions of the red and yellow wires. Indeed, the red wire of the power cable must be connected to the 12V ignition, the yellow wire to the permanent 12V and the black wire to the ground. This can be done simply by reversing both fuse holders located on the Parrot wiring.
Installing the microphone We recommend that you slide the cable into the groove behind the door seal. If the cable runs above the pedals, ensure that it is properly secured. Warning: Do not run the microphone cable through the heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems or in front of the side airbags. Make sure the microphone is installed as close to the mouth of the user as possible. The ideal distance is 60 cm. The best possible location for the microphone is near the rear-view mirror.
Installing the GPS antenna Install the GPS Antenna in an unobstructed area. Clean the dashboard, then use the adhesive located on the back of the GPS Antenna to attach it to the dashboard. Then wait for approximately 2 hours without handling the dongle to ensure that it adheres properly. Athermic windshields and windows with a built-in antenna can interfere with GPS reception and reduce the reliability of information from navigation applications.
Getting started Navigating through the menus Press the button to access the main menu. Browse through the menus by turning the wheel and confirm by pressing the wheel. Press the button to get back to previous menu. Press the button to access the pop-up menu corresponding to the current application. The pop-up menu allows you to change several settings or browse more easily through the content of your audio source or phonebook.
Using the virtual keyboard The digital keyboard appears when you are asked to enter the PIN code of your 3G key or when you would like to enter a number or a DTMF. The alphanumeric keyboard appears when you enter your login info, which is required when using Internet applications. Use the knob to select letters / numbers. Push the knob to confirm. Push the knob for 2 seconds to display the accented characters that correspond to the selected letter.
- If the phone asks you to enter the Bluetooth PIN code, enter “0000”. - If the Parrot ASTEROID and your telephone display two codes, verify that the codes are identical, then either confirm or invalidate. > The Parrot ASTEROID screen will display “Pairing successful”. Note: Pairing procedures for the most common phones are available on the compatibility section of our website.
3. Select Delete. Managing the "Memory full" problem You can pair up to 10 devices with the Parrot ASTEROID. If you attempt to pair an 11th phone, you will get the « Memory full » message. You must then delete a phone from the paired devices list. To do so: 1. Select Settings > Telephony > Paired devices. 2. Select the phone then select Delete. Note: The problem of full memory may also be related to an installation problem: inversion of ignition 12V and permanent 12V or absence of aftercontact 12V.
2. Select Settings > Telephone > Special pairing > Disable automatic sync. 3. Re-pair your phone to the Parrot ASTEROID. Refer to the Pairing a phone section for more information.
Phone Receiving a call An incoming call is indicated by a ringtone. The name of the caller is announced if his number is recorded in the phonebook of the phone connected to the Parrot ASTEROID. - If you want to answer the call, press the button. Then press the button to end the call. - If you want to refuse this call, press the button. Making a call Making a call via voice recognition Note : You can make a call using voice recognition directly after automatic synchronization or Object Push process.
can specify the type of number: - Home - At home - Work - At work - Office - At office - At the office - Mobile - Other - Cellular - General - Cell - Default - On mobile - Preferred - On cellular - On cell - On mobile phone - On cellular phone - On cell phone - Mobile phone - Cellular phone - Cell phone You can combine several words from the list above to make a call. For instance, « call ‘Paul’», « call ‘Paul’ on mobile phone », or just « Paul cellphone».
To dial a number: 1. Select Phonebook. 2. Press the button and select Dial. 3. Select a number using the jogwheel and press the jogwheel to confirm. 4. Select OK to make the call. Using the Parrot ASTEROID while on a call Adjusting the volume Use the jog wheel during a call to adjust the communication volume. The volume setting is saved for subsequent calls. Note : You can also change this setting by selecting Settings > Audio > Volume.
The Parrot ASTEROID allows you to send DTMF while on call. To do so, press the jogwheel.Then select the numbers using the jogwheel. Note: DTMF is a mechanism for navigating voice user interfaces using the phone's numeric keypad. This signal allows you to manage your voice mail using the Parrot ASTEROID. Managing a second call During a call, you can receive another call if your phone supports this functionality. Press the button to accept the second incoming call.
Music Using the voice recognition function The voice recognition function allows you to select the artist / album you want to hear via voice recognition. This function is only available if you are using the Parrot ASTEROID with a USB / SD / iPod peripheral. Note : Several minutes of loading may be necessary when connecting your audio peripheral (USB / SD / iPod) to the Parrot ASTEROID for the first time, particularly if you are using audio peripheral with a large capacity or containing many audio files.
To select a frequency: 1. Press the SOURCE button until the Radio source is selected. 2. Press briefly the down the buttons to change manually the radio station. Hold buttons to tune to the next available radio station. Launch a frequencies search To get the list of all available stations: 1. Press the SOURCE button until the Radio source is selected. 2. Press the button and select Fullscan. Note: A Fullscan is proposed while using the Parrot ASTEROID for the 1st time. If so, select Yes.
RDS scan This option allows you to activate / deactivate the RDS scan which allows to change automatically the frequency of the current radio station when the signal becomes too weak Activate AM This option allows you to activate / deactivate the AM frequencies. FM step This option allows you to select the FM step (50 or 100 kHz).
Note : To browse more easily through the content of your iPod, press the button and select the first letter of your track / album / artist. 3. Select the track and press the jogwheel. USB storage device Note : Several minutes of loading may be necessary when connecting your audio peripheral (USB / SD / iPod) to the Parrot ASTEROID for the first time, particularly if you are using audio peripheral with a large capacity or containing many audio files.
SD card Compatibility Note : Several minutes of loading may be necessary when connecting your audio peripheral (USB / SD / iPod) to the Parrot ASTEROID for the first time, particularly if you are using audio peripheral with a large capacity or containing many audio files. This loading time will allow your audio files to be accessible via voice recognition.
Analogue audio player Compatibility Use a Jack / Jack cable to connect an analogue audio player (ex CD player) to the Parrot ASTEROID. Playing a music file 1. Connect the audio player using the Jack connector. 2. Press the button until the Line in source is selected. 3. Start playing a song on your audio player. Deactivating the Line in source Every audio player is only displayed in the source menu only if it is connected to the Parrot ASTEROID except the Line in source.
2. Select your phone then select Supported Bluetooth profiles. > If Bluetooth audio reception is displayed, then you can use this phone with the Parrot ASTEROID via Bluetooth. Playing a music file If you are using a Bluetooth audio player for the first time, you have to pair both devices. If both devices are already paired: 1. Press the button until the Bluetooth Audio source is selected. 2. Start playing a song on your audio player.
Internet Connecting the Parrot ASTEROID to the internet Compatibility Please refer to our website to see the list of 3G keys and telephones that are compatible with the Parrot ASTEROID. Connection with a 3G key Warning: Internet connection via a 3G key requires a subscription offer with a telephone operator. Using this service can result in significant roaming charges. Check the conditions of your subscription and consumption tracking with your operator.
Note: You will be able to change this setting by selecting Settings > Network > 3G Key. 4. Select your APN (Access Point Name) from the suggested list. This information is available in the documentation provided with your 3G key. If your APN is not in the list, you can add it by selecting Settings > Network > 3G Key > Configuration > New access point. > The message "3G key configured" appears. 5. Wait approximately 30 seconds until the connection is established.
ASTEROID. This connection also enables you to recharge your phone’s battery. Note: Do not use the white iPod USB port to connect your phone to the Parrot ASTEROID. 2. Select your APN (Access Point Name) from the suggested list, then check the option Select. You can then modify this setting by selecting Configuration > Network > USB. > A pop-up window indicating that USB connection sharing has been activated will appear.
Closing an application Exiting a Parrot ASTEROID application without closing it will not necessarily end your 3D data consumption: - The Coyote application can run in the background. Please refer to the support page for the Coyote application for more information. - When you exit a music application, the buffer memory continues to load the current track. Note: Buffer memory size depends on the capacity of the SD card that is inserted into the Parrot ASTEROID.
Settings Clock You will be asked to set the time and date the first time you use the Parrot ASTEROID. Automatic update The Parrot ASTEROID time can be updated automatically via the RDS signal. To activate automatic updating of time, select Settings > Date / time > Automatic update. Manual adjusting To manually change the time and date: 1. Select Settings > Date / time. 2. Use the knob to make adjustments. 3. Push the knob to confirm.
2. Press the button and select Sorting order. 3. Make your adjustment and push the knob to confirm. Note: Depending on the model of your telephone, it may be impossible to reverse the last name / first name order. Setting the ring tone To change the ring tone for incoming calls, select Settings > Audio > Ring tones. Audio Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume level, select Settings > Audio > Volume. Select the volume type that you would like to change, then use the knob to make your adjustments.
Using the equalizer The equalizer allows you to adjust low, medium and high frequencies to your preferences. To use the equalizer, select AudioFX > Equalizer. Select Off to deactivate the equalizer. Select one of the 7 default presets to adjust frequencies to your preferences. You can also adjust the frequencies manually. To do this: 1. Select the Customise option. 2. Use the knob to select the frequency band, then push the knob to confirm. 3. Use the knob to change the gain, then push the knob to confirm.
Using the Loudness function The Loudness function is a dynamic adjustment of bass and treble based on listening volume. This function compensates for the human ear's loss of sensitivity to bass and treble frequencies when the volume is low. To use the Loudness function, select AudioFX > Loudness. Adjust Loudness to medium or high if you generally listen to music at a low volume.
Music Displaying album covers You have the possibility of displaying album covers while the album is playing if it is included in the tags (metadata) of your audio file. Linking an image to an album If there are no images included in the tags of your audio files, you can add an image in .jpg format to the corresponding folder. If there are several images in the folder, the Parrot ASTEROID will display the image entitled cover.jpg by preference. Note: The image size must be less than 1 MB.
Switching from day / night mode The day / night mode adapts the screen brightness to exterior brightness conditions. To switch from day / night mode, select Settings > Display > Night mode. Note: You can also push the knob for 2 seconds to switch from day / night mode.
Troubleshooting Before you begin Make sure the “Goodbye” message is displayed on the Parrot ASTEROID screen when you turn the ignition off. Refer to the Checking the wiring section for more information. Reset the Parrot ASTEROID. To do so, remove the faceplate then use a paper clip to press the Reset button. Hold down the Reset button for 3 seconds. Make sure you have the latest software update on your Parrot ASTEROID. To do so, select Settings > About > Version.
Problems while using the music function Several minutes of loading may be necessary when connecting your audio peripheral (USB / SD / iPod) to the Parrot ASTEROID for the first time, particularly if you are using audio peripheral with a large capacity or containing many audio files. This loading time will allow your audio files to be accessible via voice recognition. Reboot your iPod / iPhone before connecting it to the Parrot ASTEROID.
General information Warranty Without prejudice of legal warranty, Parrot products are warranted during 1 year from the date of purchase for defects in materials and workmanship, provided that no deterioration to the product has been made, and upon presentation of proof of purchase (invoice) to the retailer.
the aim to provide you with accurate information. However, Parrot shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions in the guide, nor for any damage or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the information herein. Parrot reserves the right to amend or improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to notify users.
Declaration of Conformity We, Parrot S.A. 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under our sole responsibility that our product, the Parrot ASTEROID to which this declaration relates is in conformity with appropriate standards EN 60065 :2002/A1 :2006/A11 :2008, EN 50371 (2002), EN 300328 v1.7.1 and EN 301 489-17 v1.3.2 following the provision of Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Equipment directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE and 2004/104/CE Automotive directive amended by the 2009/19/ CE directive.
