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SRK-JW18HX USER GUIDE
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You’re ready to take on any adventure
with your Stinger HORIZON10 radio kit!
Additionally, your new SRK-JW18HX kit
enables you to replace a Jeep Wrangler
JL factory radio with a show-stopping
10-inch multimedia infotainment
system while retaining OEM features
and maintaining a fl ush, factory look
and feel!
About this document
This document covers features added
to the HORIZON10 by your SRK-JW18HX kit.
If you need to reference the HORIZON10
user guide, you can find it bundled
with your SRK-JW18HX or online at:
https://stingersolutions.com/products/
stinger-horizon10-10in-radio
HORIZON10 USER GUIDE
FIND YOUR HORIZON CONTENTS
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW
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SRK-JW18HX USER GUIDE CONTENTS
Basic Operation
Climate Control
Vehicle Info
Vehicle Info
Gauges
Performance
Off-Road
Drivetrain
User Settings
Vehicle Settings
Cameras & Overlay
Factory USB Ports
PAC Steering Wheel Controls
Integrated Audio Settings
Suggested Equalizer Settings
Updating System Firmware
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You’re ready to take on any adventure
with your Stinger HORIZON10 radio kit!
Additionally, your new SRK-JW18HX kit
enables you to replace a Jeep Wrangler
JL factory radio with a show-stopping
10-inch multimedia infotainment
system while retaining OEM features
and maintaining a fl ush, factory look
and feel!
About this document
This document covers features added
to the HORIZON10 by your SRK-JW18HX kit.
If you need to reference the HORIZON10
user guide, you can find it bundled
with your SRK-JW18HX or online at:
https://stingersolutions.com/products/
stinger-horizon10-10in-radio
HORIZON10 USER GUIDE
FIND YOUR HORIZON CONTENTS
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW
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SRK-JW18HX USER GUIDE CONTENTS
Basic Operation
Climate Control
Vehicle Info
Vehicle Info
Gauges
Performance
Off-Road
Drivetrain
User Settings
Vehicle Settings
Cameras & Overlay
Factory USB Ports
PAC Steering Wheel Controls
Integrated Audio Settings
Suggested Equalizer Settings
Updating System Firmware
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Internal Microphone
Reset Button
Multifunction Knob
Turn to adjust Volume Up/Down
Press to Mute/Unmute
Press & Hold to Sleep / Wake Unit
Control your HORIZON10 using factory controls
Tune / Track Up Button
Media control: Next, Forward, Seek
Favorite Button
Tap : Launch your selected favorite app
Tune / Track Down Button
Media control: Previous, Back, Seek
Home Button
Tap: Access the Home Menu
Clock
Tap: Adjust Clock Settings
Voice Button
Launches voice control
Navigation Button
Tap: Access Navigation
Home Menu
Tap: Launch selected app
You can press and hold a
menu item to move it from
this screen.
THE BASICS
Volume Up / Down
Wake / Sleep
Mute / Unmute Screen Off
Tune Up / Down
Note: Your dash dimmer control
will adjust screen brightness.
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Internal Microphone
Reset Button
Multifunction Knob
Turn to adjust Volume Up/Down
Press to Mute/Unmute
Press & Hold to Sleep / Wake Unit
Control your HORIZON10 using factory controls
Tune / Track Up Button
Media control: Next, Forward, Seek
Favorite Button
Tap : Launch your selected favorite app
Tune / Track Down Button
Media control: Previous, Back, Seek
Home Button
Tap: Access the Home Menu
Clock
Tap: Adjust Clock Settings
Voice Button
Launches voice control
Navigation Button
Tap: Access Navigation
Home Menu
Tap: Launch selected app
You can press and hold a
menu item to move it from
this screen.
THE BASICS
Volume Up / Down
Wake / Sleep
Mute / Unmute Screen Off
Tune Up / Down
Note: Your dash dimmer control
will adjust screen brightness.
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If your Jeep is equipped with Radio
Integrated Climate Controls, you can
view and adjust the climate control
settings from the touchscreen display
as well as operate the heated seats
and heated steering wheel, if equipped.
The factory climate controls located
below the display continues to function,
and any changes made with the factory
controls are refl ected on the screen.
All climate control functions are
explained in your Jeep Owner’s Manual
if you need more information.
CLIMATE CONTROL VEHICLE INFO
Press the HOME BUTTON > Climate to access the Climate Control function.
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info to access the Vehicle Info functions.
Current active items will be highlighted. You can change highlight
color settings in HOME > Settings > Display > System Highlights.
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1. Vehicle Info Menu
Access various vehicle info display
modes.
2. Tire Pressure
Low pressure warnings can be
customized in User Settings.
3. Door Closed / Opened / Off
Indicates door, hood, and rear gate
statuses.
4. Vehicle Info Footer
Available on all vehicle information
displays. Shows Transfer Case status,
GPS Coordinates, Altitude, and current
Tire Angle
5. Default Off-Road Camera
Activate default camera, can be
changed in User Settings
6. Malfunction Indicator
Displays current malfunction indicators.
Touch indicator for more information
and to clear codes.
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If your Jeep is equipped with Radio
Integrated Climate Controls, you can
view and adjust the climate control
settings from the touchscreen display
as well as operate the heated seats
and heated steering wheel, if equipped.
The factory climate controls located
below the display continues to function,
and any changes made with the factory
controls are refl ected on the screen.
All climate control functions are
explained in your Jeep Owner’s Manual
if you need more information.
CLIMATE CONTROL VEHICLE INFO
Press the HOME BUTTON > Climate to access the Climate Control function.
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info to access the Vehicle Info functions.
Current active items will be highlighted. You can change highlight
color settings in HOME > Settings > Display > System Highlights.
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1. Vehicle Info Menu
Access various vehicle info display
modes.
2. Tire Pressure
Low pressure warnings can be
customized in User Settings.
3. Door Closed / Opened / Off
Indicates door, hood, and rear gate
statuses.
4. Vehicle Info Footer
Available on all vehicle information
displays. Shows Transfer Case status,
GPS Coordinates, Altitude, and current
Tire Angle
5. Default Off-Road Camera
Activate default camera, can be
changed in User Settings
6. Malfunction Indicator
Displays current malfunction indicators.
Touch indicator for more information
and to clear codes.
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1. Gauges
Tap a gauge to cycle through available
gauge types.
2. Gauge Setup Preset
There are two preset gauges setups.
Press and hold to save a gauge
combination and then tap that setup
again to recall that combination.
Change colors in HOME > Setting >
Display > System Highlights
Change gauge units in User Settings.
VEHICLE INFO > GAUGES
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > Gauges to access Gauges.
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Available Gauges:
Battery Voltage
Oil Temperature
Oil Pressure
Transmission Temperature
Coolant Temperature
Fuel Pressure
Intake Air Temperature
Engine Calculated Load
Barometric Pressure
Intake Manifold
Fuel Pressure
Absolute Load
Ignition Timing
Engine Run Time
VEHICLE INFO > PERFORMANCE
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > Performance to access Performance.
Selecting Performance will display a
digital speedometer and tachometer
along with performance measurements.
1. Best 0-60 / ¼ Mile / 60-0
Whenever a new best performance
measurement is achieved, the results
will be displayed. Use left / right arrows
to recall best measurements. Reset best
measurements with the reset button.
2. Last 0-60 / ¼ Mile / 60-0
Use left / right arrows to recall last
measurements for each performance
metric.
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1. Gauges
Tap a gauge to cycle through available
gauge types.
2. Gauge Setup Preset
There are two preset gauges setups.
Press and hold to save a gauge
combination and then tap that setup
again to recall that combination.
Change colors in HOME > Setting >
Display > System Highlights
Change gauge units in User Settings.
VEHICLE INFO > GAUGES
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > Gauges to access Gauges.
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Available Gauges:
Battery Voltage
Oil Temperature
Oil Pressure
Transmission Temperature
Coolant Temperature
Fuel Pressure
Intake Air Temperature
Engine Calculated Load
Barometric Pressure
Intake Manifold
Fuel Pressure
Absolute Load
Ignition Timing
Engine Run Time
VEHICLE INFO > PERFORMANCE
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > Performance to access Performance.
Selecting Performance will display a
digital speedometer and tachometer
along with performance measurements.
1. Best 0-60 / ¼ Mile / 60-0
Whenever a new best performance
measurement is achieved, the results
will be displayed. Use left / right arrows
to recall best measurements. Reset best
measurements with the reset button.
2. Last 0-60 / ¼ Mile / 60-0
Use left / right arrows to recall last
measurements for each performance
metric.
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VEHICLE INFO > OFF-ROAD
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > Off-Road to access Off-Road.
1. Pitch
2. Compass
3. GPS / Altitude
4. Roll
1. Rear Axle
2. Transfer Case
3. Front Axle
4. Sway Bar
5. Tire Angle
VEHICLE INFO > DRIVETRAIN
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > Drivetrain to access Drivetrain
(if equipped.)
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VEHICLE INFO > OFF-ROAD
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > Off-Road to access Off-Road.
1. Pitch
2. Compass
3. GPS / Altitude
4. Roll
1. Rear Axle
2. Transfer Case
3. Front Axle
4. Sway Bar
5. Tire Angle
VEHICLE INFO > DRIVETRAIN
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > Drivetrain to access Drivetrain
(if equipped.)
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NOTE: Items on this screen may vary
according to your installed equipment.
For example, Hill Start Assist may not
appear depending on your equipment.
1. Default Off-Road Camera
Select which camera activates when
you press the camera button
2.Hill Start Assist
You can toggle hill start assist on / off.
3. Scan Tool Warning
It’s possible that you might have an
accessory installed that makes gauge
operation unreliable. If so, this control
will enable or disable the scan tool
warning on the gauge cluster.
4. Low Tire Pressure
Set the threshold, for the low tire
pressure warning shown on the vehicle
info display.
VEHICLE INFO > USER SETTINGS
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > User Settings to access Settings.
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Settings to access Vehicle Settings
The Vehicle Settings are all the factory
vehicle settings retained from the
factory radio.
Since these are factory settings, with the
exception of the PAC Enabled Settings,
these are all explained in detail in the
uConnect section of the Jeep Owner’s
Manual.
NOTE: The listed settings are based
on how the vehicle is equipped. For
example, Aux Switches will not be
present if the vehicle is not equippped
with Aux Switches.
NOTE: Auto Start / Stop Memory will
retain adjusted Start / Stop status when
the vehicle is turned off.
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NOTE: Items on this screen may vary
according to your installed equipment.
For example, Hill Start Assist may not
appear depending on your equipment.
1. Default Off-Road Camera
Select which camera activates when
you press the camera button
2.Hill Start Assist
You can toggle hill start assist on / off.
3. Scan Tool Warning
It’s possible that you might have an
accessory installed that makes gauge
operation unreliable. If so, this control
will enable or disable the scan tool
warning on the gauge cluster.
4. Low Tire Pressure
Set the threshold, for the low tire
pressure warning shown on the vehicle
info display.
VEHICLE INFO > USER SETTINGS
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Info > User Settings to access Settings.
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Press the HOME BUTTON > Vehicle Settings to access Vehicle Settings
The Vehicle Settings are all the factory
vehicle settings retained from the
factory radio.
Since these are factory settings, with the
exception of the PAC Enabled Settings,
these are all explained in detail in the
uConnect section of the Jeep Owner’s
Manual.
NOTE: The listed settings are based
on how the vehicle is equipped. For
example, Aux Switches will not be
present if the vehicle is not equippped
with Aux Switches.
NOTE: Auto Start / Stop Memory will
retain adjusted Start / Stop status when
the vehicle is turned off.
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CAMERA OVERLAY
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Camera to access Camera views.
The factory rear camera will continue to
automatically display when in reverse
and can also be activated at any time
by selecting Cameras from the HOME
Menu or Tabs.
When the camera is fi rst activated, there
will be menu bars at the top and bottom
of the display. These bars contents
will vary depending on your installed
equipment. These bars will auto-hide
after 5 seconds
1. Off-Road Mode
Activating Off-Road Mode will display
heading, tire angle, pitch, roll, and the
Factory Center Console Port [2]:
Apple Carplay
Android Auto
USB Drive Media
Charging
Factory Dashboard Part [1]:
USB Drive Media
Charging
The AUX Input can be accessed by
selecting A/V Input from the HOME Menu
Factory Rear Console Port [3]:
USB Drive Media
Charging
vehicle information toolbar.
2. Camera Setup
Access your camera setup from this
control. Turn triggers on, off, and adjust
advanced camera features
3. Off-Road Overlay Elements
4. Camera Selection
Tap a camera icon to change cameras.
Contents of this area will change based
on your installed equipment
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FACTORY USB PORTS
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto require a dedicated USB port. The factory USB port
inside the center console will function for Apple Carplay/Android Auto, and all other
USB ports can be used for USB thumb drives and charging only.
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CAMERA OVERLAY
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Camera to access Camera views.
The factory rear camera will continue to
automatically display when in reverse
and can also be activated at any time
by selecting Cameras from the HOME
Menu or Tabs.
When the camera is fi rst activated, there
will be menu bars at the top and bottom
of the display. These bars contents
will vary depending on your installed
equipment. These bars will auto-hide
after 5 seconds
1. Off-Road Mode
Activating Off-Road Mode will display
heading, tire angle, pitch, roll, and the
Factory Center Console Port [2]:
Apple Carplay
Android Auto
USB Drive Media
Charging
Factory Dashboard Part [1]:
USB Drive Media
Charging
The AUX Input can be accessed by
selecting A/V Input from the HOME Menu
Factory Rear Console Port [3]:
USB Drive Media
Charging
vehicle information toolbar.
2. Camera Setup
Access your camera setup from this
control. Turn triggers on, off, and adjust
advanced camera features
3. Off-Road Overlay Elements
4. Camera Selection
Tap a camera icon to change cameras.
Contents of this area will change based
on your installed equipment
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FACTORY USB PORTS
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto require a dedicated USB port. The factory USB port
inside the center console will function for Apple Carplay/Android Auto, and all other
USB ports can be used for USB thumb drives and charging only.
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PAC STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
The PAC interface allows retention and
customization of the factory steering
wheel control buttons.
By default they will be programmed
according to the factory functions. You
may change the function or add Long
Press functionality to any button. For
example you can assign Long Press on
Volume Down to activate Mute.
1. Access Installer Settings (Code
0052) and select PAC Advanced
Settings
2. Select PAC Steering Wheel
Controls
3. To change or add a SWC
function, touch the corresponding
short or long press assignment
4. A function menu will be
displayed with the current
function highlighted.
Select any of the functions to
assign that function to that
button.
Stinger is happy to provide a suggested equalizer curve for your Jeep’s
audio system.
SUGGESTED EQUALIZER SETTINGS
1. Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings > Equalizer to access the
Equalizer Audio Settings.
3. Press and hold one of the available preset buttons at the bottom of the
screen until it saves your preset.
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40
Hz
63
Hz
100
Hz
160
Hz
250
Hz
400
Hz
630
Hz
1000
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1600
Hz
2500
Hz
4000
Hz
6300
Hz
10000
Hz
16000
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2. Set your equalizer settings to match the below table:
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PAC STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
The PAC interface allows retention and
customization of the factory steering
wheel control buttons.
By default they will be programmed
according to the factory functions. You
may change the function or add Long
Press functionality to any button. For
example you can assign Long Press on
Volume Down to activate Mute.
1. Access Installer Settings (Code
0052) and select PAC Advanced
Settings
2. Select PAC Steering Wheel
Controls
3. To change or add a SWC
function, touch the corresponding
short or long press assignment
4. A function menu will be
displayed with the current
function highlighted.
Select any of the functions to
assign that function to that
button.
Stinger is happy to provide a suggested equalizer curve for your Jeep’s
audio system.
SUGGESTED EQUALIZER SETTINGS
1. Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings > Equalizer to access the
Equalizer Audio Settings.
3. Press and hold one of the available preset buttons at the bottom of the
screen until it saves your preset.
25
Hz
40
Hz
63
Hz
100
Hz
160
Hz
250
Hz
400
Hz
630
Hz
1000
Hz
1600
Hz
2500
Hz
4000
Hz
6300
Hz
10000
Hz
16000
Hz
+5 +3 +2 0 +2 0 0 +1 +3 0 0 0 +2 +4 +5
2. Set your equalizer settings to match the below table:
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INTEGRATED AUDIO SETTINGS
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Settings > Installer > PAC Advanced Settings >
Integrated Audio Settings to access advanced audio settings.
NOTE: If your Jeep is equipped with
premium sound (amplifi ed), Vehicle
Audio Settings will be present here.
1. Factory Amplifi er
Toggle ON if factory amplifier is
present. When ON factory crossovers
and time correction are retained and
the HORIZON10’s crossovers and time
correction are disabled..
2. Factory Amplifi er Gain
Adjusts gain of factory amplifi er
3. External Chime Gain
Sets chime level of external speaker
if installed.
4. Safety Chime Gain
Sets gain level of factory chimes.
UPDATING SYSTEM FIRMWARE
1. Format a USB Drive
In order to prepare a USB Flash Drive
for use with your HORIZON10 system, the
USB drive must be formatted to FAT32
/ MS-DOS(FAT).
Windows PC
1. Insert a 4GB+ USB Drive
2. Open File Explorer
3. Right click on USB Drive and
select Format
4. Select FAT 32 (Default) File
System
5. Deselect Quick Format
6. Click Start
MAC OSX
1. Insert a 4GB+ USB Drive
2. Launch the Disk Utility App from
the Utilities folder
3. Select the USB drive from the
External List and click Erase
4. Select MS-DOS(FAT) from the
format drop-down menu and
click Erase
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INTEGRATED AUDIO SETTINGS
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Settings > Installer > PAC Advanced Settings >
Integrated Audio Settings to access advanced audio settings.
NOTE: If your Jeep is equipped with
premium sound (amplifi ed), Vehicle
Audio Settings will be present here.
1. Factory Amplifi er
Toggle ON if factory amplifier is
present. When ON factory crossovers
and time correction are retained and
the HORIZON10’s crossovers and time
correction are disabled..
2. Factory Amplifi er Gain
Adjusts gain of factory amplifi er
3. External Chime Gain
Sets chime level of external speaker
if installed.
4. Safety Chime Gain
Sets gain level of factory chimes.
UPDATING SYSTEM FIRMWARE
1. Format a USB Drive
In order to prepare a USB Flash Drive
for use with your HORIZON10 system, the
USB drive must be formatted to FAT32
/ MS-DOS(FAT).
Windows PC
1. Insert a 4GB+ USB Drive
2. Open File Explorer
3. Right click on USB Drive and
select Format
4. Select FAT 32 (Default) File
System
5. Deselect Quick Format
6. Click Start
MAC OSX
1. Insert a 4GB+ USB Drive
2. Launch the Disk Utility App from
the Utilities folder
3. Select the USB drive from the
External List and click Erase
4. Select MS-DOS(FAT) from the
format drop-down menu and
click Erase
