PLEASE NOTE: We strongly encourage customers to read the fitment notes as there maybe some installation obstacles you may face when you come to install. Some variants will have factory navigation and a DSP amplifier and the fitment notes informs what needs to be done in these situations.
Our MTK-Series head units are excellent after-market head unit upgrades from the standard factory units. Running with a MTK3360 800MHz CPU and Dual Core ARM9™ & ARM11™ Cortex processors, this head unit offers Analogue Radio, Multi-Media (USB, SD, AUX & iPod), DVD/CD and Bluetooth, all at an affordable price-tag.
Build Quality: You will probably see a lot of overseas sellers selling this type of unit, so what makes ours better? Our units are built with the very best components. We use a Silicon Labs Si4745 premium radio receiver for quality radio reception, a DSP processor for ultimate sound, a SANYO 860C DVD/CD driver with a SUNPLUS 8202 VGQ decoder and a Samsung 800x480 WVGA Advanced 4-Line Digital Touch Screen. The unit is also made up of quality components from Sony, Hitachi, Panasonic and SiRF.
Sat-Nav GPS Navigation: The unit comes with GPS built in Sat Nav. We use our own customised NavTeq based maps for the navigation system here. Supplied with UK, Ireland & Western European maps as standard, the long Euro road trip may actually be a reality now! Everything you could want from a navigation system is here. Search by using a full postcode, POI or by street and city. Nice clear mapping with audio directions assisted by lane guidance and junction view means you will never get lost again. PLUS this unit features Dual GPS Zone Functionality.
Bluetooth: The system features an advanced Masten® Bluetooth module with full phone-book synchronisation, meaning all your address book contacts on your phone can be displayed and accessed on the touch screen. View the names of your phone-book contacts, missed calls, dialled calls and more. To make a call after your phone-book has downloaded simply give the name a double tap on the screen.
Steering Wheel Controls: The head unit will retain the steering wheel controls. No extra wiring needed, it's all plug and play.
Multi-Region DVD Player: Enjoy movies up front, or play movies independently to an External Entertainment Monitor (sold separately) in the rear while following GPS directions on screen. You’re in complete control! Of course it will play all your old CD's too.
Multi-Media: Playing music by SD card and USB is brilliant on the MTK-Series units, you can access file playlists and more importantly the head unit will display all the song information and album art (if assigned). It will even show lyrics of the song too (if assigned to the file). The MTK-Series units will support SD and USB media drives up to 16GB. You also have a Virtual CD Player (VMCD) function on the head unit where you can copy CD's directly to a media device.
Made For iPod & iPhone: Compatible with iPod Touch, iPod Nano and the iPhone 4|4S|5|5S|6|6S only. You will need a 1m or 2m Apple cable to plug into the USB port on the rear of the head unit (cables not supplied with the head unit). Then you can play your music straight from your Apple device onto the designated iPod mode. It will display all the song information and album art (if assigned). However, please note: As Apple continuously perform iOS updates, it can interrupt this mode. Apple are trying to make their method of playing music only compatible with their own Apple Car Play products, therefore reducing the chances of this always functioning.
Internet Ready: With use of the 3G dongle (JES-WF166 sold separately) to connect to the Internet this unit will let you have the World Wide Web at the end of your finger tips. Log on to Facebook or Twitter, check what is happening with the latest on the social. You can visit Google Maps and suddenly you have a FREE, accurate and regularly updated navigation system. Maybe visit BBC iPlayer and catch up on the TV you haven’t managed to watch. You could even visit Just Eat or Hungry House and place an order for some food so it’s ready for when you get home! The possibilities are endless with the Internet in your car.
Rear View Camera Input: The unit has a dedicated camera input with super fast auto activation when the reverse gear is activated. Don’t wait up to a minute to view your camera image like with lower quality systems. The MTK-Series System activates faster than it’s rivals!
Bespoke Options: You can customise the appearance of this head unit by uploading your own images to be used as a wallpaper. Any 800x480 JPEG image can be used here to give a custom feel to your head unit. You can also drag and drop the icons on the screen so you can all your most commonly used modes on the one screen.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
All of these optional extras can be found on our eBay shop. Please contact us if you need assistance finding anything and we will point you in the right direction.
FEATURES:
*At ATD, although we would like to avoid using phrases like Plug and Play, we know that installation is not always this simple especially with vehicles from the BMW group, these units are supplied with the most common antenna connection however there are many variations of antenna setup depending on the OEM unit removed, it is always best to check which connections you require before fitting the stereo so you can order any additional accessories. Please be sure to purchase a good adaptor from a trusted source as there are many that claim to be amplified but are little more than a few resistors and a diode or capacitor.
** Compatible with iPod Touch, iPod Nano and the iPhone 4|4S|5|5S|6|6S only. You will need a 1m or 2m Apple cable to plug into the USB port on the rear of the head unit (cables not supplied with the head unit). Then you can play your music straight from your Apple device onto the designated iPod mode. It will display all the song information and album art (if assigned). However, please note: As Apple continuously perform iOS updates, it can interrupt this mode. Apple are trying to make their method of playing music only compatible with their own Apple Car Play products, therefore reducing the chances of this always functioning.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This head unit is not supplied with an aerial adaptor. However there are many variations of antenna setup depending on the OEM unit removed, it is always best to check which connections you require before fitting the stereo so you can order any additional accessories. We can offer the various aerial adaptors that maybe required. Please enquire if you are unsure.
USER INTERFACE
This well presented, colourful app-style appearance makes this user interface extremely user friendly. All the modes available at your finger tips. Not happy with the layout? It's customisable! Drag and Drop you icons to reposition them. You can even change the background theme colour.
Another page of applications to explore. Simple one touch access and open them. Ideal when on the move. You can even upload your own image to the unit via SD card and use it for the background display
Designed with the iPhone range in mind. Simply plug in a USB to Lightening connector or USB to 30pin lead to the rear USB slot (cable not supplied) and the head unit will read the iPhone or iPod and you will have full access to the music on there. If you use album art as well, the unit supports it!
The old school view of having the frequency in a large font is popular so we've got involved with that . You've also got RDS and 30 pre-set stations available. All your standard radio features are also included: TA, AF and PTY.
Built in Bluetooth means you can keep your eyes firmly on the road whilst having the ability to make and receive calls hands free. Simply connectivity. Get a call whilst listening to music or the navigation, the unit will allow the call and when you're finished it will resume back to its current function.
You can view your dialled numbers, received numbers and your missed calls numbers. You also have your phonebook on the unit and you can search easily. It will arrange the phonebook by favourites and then alphabetically.
Streaming your music via A2DP Bluetooth is easy. Once paired, simply stream the music and control the music from the head unit. A totally wire-free solution. You can even stream music media from your smart phone meaning you could steam apps like TuneInRadio and Spotify.
Play media directly from your USB memory stick (not supplied). You can play music media via Mp3 or WMA. You can play movie media via AVI or RMVP in full 1080p high definition! The user interface will display the file information (if assigned).
Our Virtual Music CD Player is a great way of offering you a modern day CD multi-changer. You can copy up to 10 different CD's directly from the CD - DVD drive onto either a SD card or USB memory stick.
With use of one of our Internet dongles (sold separately), you can get online and browse the World Wide Web. You can browse our listings on eBay, check your Facebook, send a Tweet or even order some food from Hungry House. The sky is the limit!
Just like with our USB function, you can play music media via Mp3 or WMA. You can play movie media via AVI or RMVP in full 1080p high definition! The user interface will display the file information (if assigned).
With a selection of pre-installed games you are never going to be bored whilst stuck in the car. Have a game of Chess, play some Tetris or even play your hand at a game of Poker. With 6 games to choose from, you can keep the mind active.
The unit will come supplied with our own customised mapping application. Using NavTeq maps, you know you will find your way with ease! With full postcode search, junction view and also multi-route planning you will never need a map again! UK, Eire and Western European maps are standard on this unit.
The unit is compatible to support to the steering wheel controls. You can assign each function to have it how you want. Very simple to set up and save. Also, if you car has it, you can answer and end Bluetooth calls from the stalk control.
FITMENT LIST
This custom fit head unit is designed to be a direct fit after-market replacement head unit for the original fitted head unit. The unit is supplied with a matching audio plug fitting from what should be standard, for a simple plug and play* installation. Please read the fitment notes (if any) assigned to this product as we try to advise as many points and possibilities as we can. The fitment guide is given as a guide only. Each vehicle may have a variation so please make sure you've checked everything to be sure the product will be suitable.
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PANEL SIZE: Top Width 285mm x Height 120mm x Bottom Width 285mm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The fitment guide is given as a guide only. We strongly recommend you double check the shape and dimensions against your application before purchase as some models on our fitment list do have different shape stereo's fitted from factory.
FITMENT NOTES:
1. MODELS WITH FACTORY NAVIGATION: If you have the original BMW or Range Rover Navigation system, you won't have the standard audio plugs going into the factory head-unit. You will have a 12 pin blue and white plug system. You will have a navigation box in the boot of the car (usually concealed into the rear quarter). You will find the original stereo plug going into the navigation box or radio drive. In this case, you will need to purchase our extension kit to wire up this unit (part number UGE-EXL005). This extension cable plugs into the standard audio connection in the boot and then runs up the car to be located behind the new replacement stereo. You may also need the aerial extension cable too (part number UGE-ANT001).
2. MODELS WITH DSP AMPLIFIER: The original DSP amplifier is only directly compatible with the factory head unit, so changing the radio will result in no sound. To resolve, there are three options:
A) Purchase our interface module to retain it - Part number JES-AMPDSP
B) Re-wire the speakers directly to the UGE-EXL005 extension cable that you will need with the unit.
C) Purchase a new after-market amplifier and re-wire the speakers to the new amplifier.
We can provide information on the installation, if required.
3. BMW MODELS WITH SINGLE DIN: If you have the available stereo space but you have a single DIN radio with the heater controls below it then you will need to buy the heater controls relocation kit (unfortunately we do not sell - BMW dealer only). This will move the heater controls down into a lower position and allow the fitment of our unit.
4. BMW 5 SERIES & X5 MODELS WITH "BUSINESS CD" FACTORY RADIO: Models with the Business CD factory fitted radio will need the frame behind the stereo to be modified in order to fit a new head unit into the aperture.
5. RANGE ROVER L322 (2002-2004): You will need to modify the factory radio frame by taking 2" off the top of the plastic housing frame to allow a new head unit to be fitted.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION