This document describes the Linkswell Gen IV T-Style Ford Radio, specifically part number TS-FDPU12-1RR-4, designed for radio replacement in 2015-2020 Ford F150 and 2017-2020 Ford Super Duty vehicles. It serves as a user manual, covering installation, operation, and settings.
Function Description:
The Linkswell Gen IV T-Style Ford Radio is an Android-based tablet-style radio replacement unit that integrates various vehicle functions and entertainment features into a single large display. It replaces the factory radio and display, offering enhanced navigation, multimedia playback, communication, and climate control capabilities. The unit is designed to work with existing factory components where applicable, such as USB ports and climate controls.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Compatibility: 2015-2020 Ford F150, 2017-2020 Ford Super Duty.
- Operating System: Android-based, allowing for app downloads and web browsing.
- Connectivity:
- USB inputs for media playback and PhoneLink.
- Wi-Fi for internet access and system updates.
- Bluetooth for streaming music and phone calls.
- GPS antenna for navigation.
- AM/FM antenna for radio reception.
- HDMI input/output for external video sources.
- Camera Inputs: Supports 3 camera inputs (Back, Right, Front).
- Audio Output: RCA Audio Output.
- Power: Designed for 12 Volt negative ground systems.
- Display: Large tablet-style display with touch interface.
- Canbox: Included for vehicle integration (Part # FD-SS-D3, SW:D1.01.005BYPT6, P/N:W1H003A-Y01E).
Usage Features:
- Homepage: Provides quick access to core functions like Navigation, Radio, Music, Vehicle, Bluetooth, Video, PhoneLink, Chrome, AUX, Setting, App List, and DVR.
- Status Bar: Displays time, temperature, signal strength, and quick controls for volume, screen on/off, dimmer, Bluetooth, equalizer, connection info, USB connection, and multitasking.
- Playing Source Menu: Allows selection of various media and application sources.
- Quick Start Playing Source Menu: Customizable bottom bar for frequently used apps and AC Simple operation.
- Navigation: Supports various data-based navigation systems (e.g., Google Maps) and offers the option to purchase iGO NextGen Satellite Navigation. Users can download preferred navigation apps and select them in settings.
- Radio: Accesses AM/FM radio with features like station search (automatic, local/DX), saving favorite stations, stereo/mono toggle, EQ, RDS radio search (program types and AF stations).
- Music: Plays music from USB sticks, hard drive, or onboard SD card. Features include EQ, song/folder repeat, and browsing music files.
- Climate Control: Integrates with factory climate controls. Users must identify their vehicle's climate control type (Manual AC or Auto AC/Dual AC) during installation and select the proper program in settings. Controls include driver/passenger temp, auto air, max AC, recycle air, front/rear defroster, seat heater/cooler, steering wheel heater, dual climate control, vent control, and fan control.
- Bluetooth: Enables streaming music (BT Music) and making/receiving phone calls. Features include track control, number dial, call history, contact list, device search, pairing/disconnecting phones, and listing paired devices.
- Video: Plays videos from USB sticks, hard drive, or onboard SD card. Features include accessing video files, repeat program selection, EQ, video up/down, play/pause, and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode.
- HDMI: Provides HDMI video/audio input for external video sources. All control of HDMI video input is done at the source itself. HDMI output can mirror the screen or output video playing on the radio.
- Web Browser: Utilizes a cellphone hotspot to provide internet browsing capabilities.
- PhoneLink: Allows users to connect their phone via USB to access phone applications, text messages, music, podcasts, and navigation systems (e.g., Android Auto).
- General Settings: Adjusts basic device functions:
- Time: Set time, time zone, and daylight savings.
- Dimmer: Screen brightness for day and night.
- Beep: Enable/disable touch tone.
- Antenna Power: Activate powered FM antenna wire.
- Language: Choose system language.
- Units: Change temperature from US/Imperial to EU/Metric.
- Radio Region: Change FM radio frequency by country.
- RDS: Enable/disable Radio Data System.
- Audio Settings: Adjusts audio output:
- Equalizer: Detailed EQ settings (Sound, Balance, Treble, Midrange, Bass, Sub-woofer, Loudness, Reset).
- MIC Gain: Microphone gain settings (echo reduction).
- Volume Controls: Separate volume adjustments for Radio, Music, Video, BT (phone call), BT-Music, AUX, and Navigation voice.
- Video Settings: Configures video output:
- HDMI Output Type: Change HDMI output mode (Video or Full Screen).
- Video In Motion Control: Enable/disable video playback while driving.
- User Settings: Customizes user experience:
- Navi Customize: Set the "Navigation" icon's application.
- Boot Logo: Set the radio's startup boot image (768W x 1024H).
- Music: Change the music app (Home Screen).
- Video: Change the video app (Home Screen).
- APPx: Set apps in the custom home-bar.
- System Settings: Manages system-level configurations:
- Setting Guide: Vehicle setup (climate control, car model/AC).
- Network: Connect to Wi-Fi.
- GPS: Check GPS signals.
- Software Version: View current software info.
- Upgrade: Check for system updates (Wi-Fi only).
- Android Settings: View internal Android settings menu.
- Factory Settings: View developer/Linkswell settings.
- Factory Reset: Reset basic radio settings (factory only).
- Car Model/AC: Setup LO, MID, HI AC vehicles.
- 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.
- Dynamic Guideline: Enable/disable reverse lines (added by radio).
- Radar Sound: Enable/disable reverse proximity sensors.
- RHD: Right Hand Drive.
- Pre/Next Settings: Steering wheel control seek button orientation.
- Ambient Light: Enable or disable Ambient Light Control App (FORD Only).
- App List: Displays all installed applications, allowing users to download more via Wi-Fi.
- DVR (Optional): Supports an optional DVR that plugs into a USB input. Features include ADAS (lane departure warning, stop and go traffic alert, collision warning), playback, format, and settings.
- Camera: Supports 3 camera inputs (Back, Right, Front). The right camera automatically activates with the right turn signal, and the back camera activates in reverse.
- File Manager: Allows users to download, delete, and move files from the hard drive, onboard SD card, or USB drive.
Maintenance Features:
- Software Updates: The unit supports system updates via Wi-Fi.
- Factory Reset: A factory reset option is available in the system settings to restore basic radio settings.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides FCC compliance information and general safety precautions, including steps to correct interference (reorient antenna, increase separation, connect to different outlet, consult technician).
- Professional Installation: Strongly recommended for proper and safe installation.
- Technical Support: Available Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm PST, via email (linkswelltech@linkswellinc.com) and phone (909-375-0633).
- Safety Guidelines: Emphasizes safe usage practices, such as not operating while driving, keeping volume at a safe level, minimizing display viewing, and not disassembling or altering the unit. It also provides detailed wiring and installation precautions to prevent injury, damage, fire, or electric shock.
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