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USER GUIDE
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
800-477-2267
CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS:
800-477-2267
Stinger is a Power Brand of AAMP Global
15500 Lightwave Drive, Suite 202
Clearwater, Florida 33760
USER AGREEMENT: End user agrees to
use this product in compliance with the
instructions and terms of use and with all
State and Federal laws. STINGER provides
instructions and safety warnings with
respect to this product and disclaims
all liability for any use not in conjunction
with those instructions or other misuse of
its product. If you do not agree, please
discontinue use and contact STINGER. This
product is intended for off-road use and
passenger use only.
Visit stingersolutions.com for updates and further information.
Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple
Inc. Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means
that a vehicle user interface meets
Apple performance standards. Apple
is not responsible for the operation
of this vehicle or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please
note that the use of this product with
iPhone, iPod, or iPad may affect wireless
performance.
SiriusXM and all related marks and logos
are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
All rights reserved.
Android, Android Auto, Google Play and
other marks are trademarks of Google
LLC.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, INC. and any use of such
marks by Stinger is under license.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Defi nition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and
other countries
HD Radio™ Technology manufactured
under license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation, a subsidiary of Xperi Inc.,
U.S. and Foreign Patents. For patents
see https://xperi.com/hd-rad-patents/.
Xperi, HD Radio, HD, ‘ARC’ logos and their
respective logos are trademarks of Xperi
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States and other countries.
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USER GUIDE CONTENTS
Basic Operation
Getting Started
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Media Sources
HD Radio™
SiriusXM
- SiriusXM Replay™
- SiriusXM Lock Code
Bluetooth Music
USB Media
HDMI / AV
Applications
Bluetooth Phone
- Pairing a Device
- Contacts / Call Log
Cameras
Accessory Control
ENLIGHT10 RGB Control
DM Smart DSP
Navigation
Display Off
Settings
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System Settings
- Clock
Display Settings
- Face Button Color
- Backgrounds
Camera Settings
User Settings
- Quick Access Menu
Device Settings
- Add a Device
Installer Settings
- Installer Code
Audio Settings
Balance & Fade
Equalizer
Crossover
Timing
Factory EQ
Advanced Audio Settings
Reset Button
Troubleshooting
Specifi cations
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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
Tune/Track Up Button
Media control: Next, Forward, Seek
Press & hold function in select sources
Favorite Button
Tap : Launch your selected favorite application
Set your favorite app in Settings; learn more on Page 32
Tune/Track Down Button
Media control: Previous, Back, Seek
Press & hold function in select sources
Home Menu Button
Tap: Access the Home Menu
Dimmed menu items are not selectable.
Clock
Tap: Adjust Clock Settings
Voice Button
Launches voice control
Navigation Button
Tap: Access Navigation
When iGo Navigation is installed, tap for iGo
Tap and Hold for Phone Navigation
Home Menu
Tap: Launch selected app
You can press and hold a
menu item to move it from
this screen.
THE BASICS
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device list, confi rm it is discoverable
and tap Available Devices to rescan.
4. Confi rm PIN Code on the head
unit screen and the device.
5. Select the connection type
you want to use with your device
(bluetooth / phone projection).
If you choose phone projection,
your phone projection application
will launch automatically.
GETTING STARTED
POWER UP!
With vehicle ignition in the ON or ACC
position, Press and Hold the knob
for 2 seconds put your Horizon10 to
sleep; press once to wake.
The source will automatically default
to the last source used prior to putting
your Horizon10 to sleep.
You can adjust the audio volume at
start-up in Audio Settings on page
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The Information Bar is located at
the top of the screen. Depending
on the SOURCE, it will provide
information or content sensitive
controls. Also, displays time, phone
info and may contain BACK ARROW
and EXIT buttons.
To select a SOURCE, press the
HOME button. Sources that are not
currently available are grayed out.
Customizable Quick Access Tabs
can be accessed by swiping up from
the bottom of the screen. Tabs give
direct access to sources, settings,
and even head unit functions and
can be customized in Settings >
Users > Quick Access Tabs on page
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Tap a Quick Access Tab item to
launch it immediately. Unavailable
options are dimmed. Once opened,
Tabs will auto close after 5 seconds
GET CONNECTED
1. Tap the Voice button and select
“connect wirelessly” from the
popup or plug your device in.
2. Make sure your device is in
pairing mode and tap +Add a
Device.
3. Select your device from the list.
If your device does not appear in the
Clock Compass
Source / Info Connected Devices
Swipe up to access Quick Tabs
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You can use Apple CarPlay to get
directions, make calls, send and
receive messages, and more.
You need an iPhone 5 or later to
use Apple CarPlay. Also, make sure
that you’re in an area that supports
Apple CarPlay and that Siri is on.
To turn on Siri on your phone, go
to Settings > Siri & Search.
Set up Apple CarPlay
With the your vehicle running, plug
your iPhone into the your head
unit’s USB-C port. Apple CarPlay
will launch automatically.
You can also connect your iPhone
wirelessly to enjoy Apple CarPlay.
For detailed instructions see GET
You can use Android Auto to get
directions, make calls, send and
receive messages, and more.
Make sure your phone is running
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later.
Download the Android Auto app
from Google Play on your device.
Once the app is installed, open the
app and follow the setup steps.
Set up Android Auto
With your vehicle running, but
parked, connect your USB-C
Android Phone into your head unit’s
USB-C port.
You can also connect your Android
device wirelessly to enjoy Android
Auto. For detailed instructions see
GET CONNECTED on Page 7.
Using Android Auto
If your Android device is already
connected, press HOME BUTTON
> Android Auto to launch Android
Auto.
The display will show available
applications that are compatible
with Android Auto
To exit Android Auto, press the
Stinger Main Menu icon.
NOTE: If Android Auto will not launch,
see Troubleshooting.
More Info
For details about Android Auto, visit
https://www.android.com/auto/
CONNECTED on Page 7.
Using Apple CarPlay
If your iPhone is already connected,
press HOME BUTTON > Apple
CarPlay to launch Apple CarPlay.
The display will show available
applications that are compatible
with Apple CarPlay
To exit Apple CarPlay, press the
Stinger Main Menu icon.
NOTE: If Apple CarPlay will not
launch, see Troubleshooting.
More Info
For details about Apple CarPlay,
visit https://support.apple.com/
en-us/HT205634
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Scan By Genre
Tap to select a genre. The head unit
will display the HD Radio screen
and scan for the next available
station whose PTY genre listing
matches the selected option.
Auto Presets
Tap to automatically program
channel presets. This will
reprogram all existing presets.
Receiver Sensitivity Boost
Tap the desired level of sensitivity.
Higher sensitivity levels may result
in undesired noise.
HD Radio™ Features
Toggle on/off to enable/disable
HD Radio features like SPS sub-
stations, station metadata, artist
experience, and more.
Artist Experience
Toggle on/off to enable/disable HD
Radio Artist Experience.
Press the HOME BUTTON > HD Radio to select the HD Radio source.
1. Station Presets
To assign a preset, go to desired
channel, press and hold a preset
button for 2 seconds to store the
station. A total of 15 FM & 10 AM
stations can be stored in memory.
2. AM/FM
Press to cycle through AM/FM
Presets.
3. Station Information Display
These two lines display Show /
Artist / Track Name for current
station.
4. Tune / Seek Down
Tap to tune frequency down. If you
are tuned to an HD Radio Station,
press to tune to the next available
SPS station. Press and hold to seek
the next available radio station.
Note: When browsing SPS stations, hold to
seek is disabled.
5. HD Station Identifi cation
Displays currently tuned MPS & SPS
channel.
6. Station Frequency Display
Displays currently tuned frequency.
7. Station Identifi er / Audio Info
Indicates Station Call Numbers
& Current audio mode (Mono /
Stereo)
8. Tune / Seek Up
Tap to tune frequency up. If you
are tuned to an HD Radio Station,
press to tune to the next available
SPS station. Press and hold to seek
the next available radio station.
9. Album Art
Displays album art for currently
playing track.
10. DX/LOC
Changes radio tuner sensitivity.
Touch to toggle between distant
(DX) and Local (LOC).
11. Seek Type
Touch to toggle between auto &
analog seek modes.
12. Direct Tune
Touch to tune directly in the current
band (FM/AM). Once the desired
frequency is entered, tap go to
tune.
13. HD Radio™ Settings
Tap to access HD Radio application
settings.
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Press the HOME BUTTON > SiriusXM to select the SiriusXM Radio Source
happen. The widest, deepest
variety of music, ad-free. More
games, more sports, more
coverage than anywhere. Listen
in your car, on your phone, online
and at home.
A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and
subscription are required. For more
information, visit www.siriusxm.
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* SiriusXM Satellite Radio controls on
this unit are only available when a
SiriusXM Tuner is connected.
Activating your SiriusXM
Subscription
After installing your SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle Tuner and
antenna, wake your radio and
select SiriusXM mode.
You should be able to hear the
SiriusXM preview channel on
Channel 1. If you cannot hear the
preview channel, please check the
installation instructions to make
sure your SiriusXM Connect tuner
is properly installed.
After you can hear the preview
channel, tune to Channel 0 to
fi nd the Radio ID of your tuner. In
addition, the Radio ID is located on
the bottom of the SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner and its packaging.
You will need this number to
activate your subscription. *The
SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the
letters I, O, S, or F.
1. Channel Presets
To assign a preset, go to desired
channel, press and hold a preset
location until preset button
highlights and channel name
appears. Tap a preset to tune to
the indicated station.
2. Channel Down/Up
Tap to advance through station
presets. Long Press to advance
to previous/next channel. Hold to
rapidly browse channels.
3. SiriusXM Replay™ Time Bar
Shows time remaining in the Replay
audio playback buffer.
4. Channel Info
Displays channel name, song/
content info.
5. Signal Strength
Displays tuner signal strength, 0-3
bars.
6. SiriusXM Info
Displays current channel category,
channel number, and preset bank
number.
7. Band
Tap to cycle through SXM Preset
banks (1-3)
8. CH
Tap to display a list of available
channels with channel information.
9. CAT
Tap to display a list of channel
categories.
10. Direct Tune
Tap to tune by channel number
directly.
11. Rewind/Track Down
Tap to browse to previous song.
Hold to move backwards through
stored audio. (Replay Only)
12. Pause/Play
Touch to pause live broadcast /
play stored audio. (Replay Only)
13. Fast Forward / Track Up
Tap to advance to next song. Hold
to move forward through stored
audio. (Replay Only)
14. LIVE
Tap to return to live broadcast
when listening to stored audio.
(Replay Only)
SiriusXM Radio Overview
SiriusXM is where moments
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parental controls button to enter
the Parental Controls menu directly.
You’ll be asked to enter the lock
code before you can change
settings.
2. Once you’ve entered the
parental controls code, you can
lock or unlock mature channels,
or change the lock code from the
popup that appears.
SiriusXM Replay™
Replay allows you to pause, rewind,
and replay up to 1 hour of live
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Pressing Pause or Rewind while
listening to a live broadcast will
enable Replay mode.
The replay time bar will appear
when replay is active.
When you reach the end of the
stored audio buffer, you will return
to live broadcast audio.
You can also touch the [LIVE]
button to return to live broadcast
of the current channel.
SiriusXM allows you to prevent
access to inappropriate mature
content. When enabled, Parental
Control requires you to enter a
passcode to access channels
rated Mature.
Parental Controls
By default, all channels are
unlocked and the lock code is 1234
To access Parental Control Settings:
1. When direct tuning, tap the
channels in numerical order.
Scroll up or down to navigate,
touch a channel listing to tune
to the desired channel. Selecting
Name, Artist, Song, or Station Info
will toggle the information being
displayed.
Categories (CAT)
Displays a list of channel
categories. Selecting a category
shows a fi ltered list of channels.
Selecting All Channels will remove
any fi lters on the Channel List.
Direct Tuning
Touch the keypad icon to launch a
keypad for direct channel number
entry. See Page (15) for Parental
Control function.
Activiating in the US:
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Visit www.siriusxm.com/
activatenow
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Call SiriusXM Listener Care at
1-866-635-2349
Activating in Canada:
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Visit www.siriusxm.ca/
activatexm
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Call XM customer Care at
1-877-438-9677
As part of the activation process,
the SiriusXM satellites will send
an activation message to your
tuner. When your radio detects
that the tuner has received the
activation message, your radio
will display: Subscription Updated.
Once subscribed, you can tune
to channels in your subscription
plan. Note, the activation process
usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but
may take up to an hour. Your radio
will need to be on and receiving
the SiriusXM signal to receive the
activation message.
Channels (CH)
Displays a list of available SiriusXM
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Press the HOME BUTTON > BT Music to select the Bluetooth Music source.
1. Playback Progress Indicator
Shows progress in current track.
2. Song / Program Information
Displays information for the current
track.
3. Phone Selector Area
If multiple compatible devices
are connected, you can switch
between them by tapping the
button with the desired device’s
name.
4. Album / Program Art
5. Previous Track/Program
Touch once to restart current track,
touch twice for previous track.
6. Play/Pause
Touch to play or pause audio
playback.
7. Next Track/Program
Touch to advance to the next track
or program.
8. Toggle Replay Modes
9. Toggle Randomize Modes
Press the HOME BUTTON > USB Media to select the USB Media source.
1. Playback Progress Indicator
Shows progress in current file,
touch anywhere on the bar to
immediately navigate to that
segment of the fi le.
2. File Quality Information
3. Song / Program Information
4. Album / Program Art
5. Previous File
Touch once to restart fi le, touch
twice for previous fi le.
6. Play/Pause
Touch to play or pause playback
7. Next File
Touch to playback to the next fi le
that is the same media type.
8. Toggle Randomize Modes
9. Toggle Replay Modes
10. File Browser
From the USB Root Menu you can
browse Audio, Video, and Image
fi l e s .
Touch to select a fi le to view/play.
10. Search for File
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USB VIDEO PLAYBACK
When playing a USB video fi le, the
application controls will auto-hide.
To access the application controls,
touch anywhere on the screen.
USB PHOTO VIEWING
When viewing USB images, the
application controls will auto-hide.
To access the application controls,
touch anywhere on the screen.
1. File
Tap to view / play content.
2. Folder
3. Breadcrumb / Path
4. Home Folder
5. Previous Folder
6. File Filters
Only one fi lter can be active at a time.
The HDMI input can be used for
an external DVD player, streaming
sticks, media players, smartphone
mirroring.
You can only view HDMI content
with the vehicle in Park and the
parking brake ON.
When viewing HDMI content, the
Information Bar will auto-hide. To
access the Information Bar, touch
You can only view the AV input with
the vehicle in Park and the parking
brake ON.
When viewing the AV IN, the
Information Bar will auto-hide. To
access the Information Bar, touch
anywhere on the screen.
WARNING!
Driver is prohibited by law from viewing a video signal on any in-dash monitor while
the vehicle is in motion.
Press the HOME BUTTON > HDMI to switch to the HDMI input.
Press the HOME BUTTON > AV IN to switch to the AV input.
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Phone to launch the Bluetooth Phone app.
1. Backspace / Clear
Tap to delete the last character
entered. Hold to clear entire entry.
2. Call / Answer / End Call Button
Dial the number entered on the
phone or number pad. Answer
incoming calls. While connected,
changes to End Call, when tapped
in this mode, ends currently
connected call.
3. Dialing Window
Displays currently dialed number.
4. Contact Search Button
Press to search contacts.
5. BACK Button
Tap to navigate to previous
application.
6. Favorites
Customizable list of favorite
contacts.
7. Phone Selector
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When two compatible phones are
connected, tap to choose active
phone.
8. Call Log
Recent Dialed, Received, and
Missed Calls
9. Contacts
List of contacts from paired phone.
Not supported by all phones.
10. Direct Dial
Direct Dial is the default phone view.
Make and receive calls here.
11. Phone Settings
Tap here to access phone settings.
12. EXIT Button
Close the phone app and return
to your previously playing SOURCE.
13. Phone Info Area
Shows connected, active phone
information.
14. Number Pad
Tap to show number pad for dialing
phone numbers.
15. Speaker / Phone
Switches phone call audio between
car speakers and phone handset.
16. Swap Call
Tap to switch between active and
held call.
Pairing a Device
1. Select Settings from the phone
menu and tap Device.
2. Make sure your device is in
pairing mode and tap +Add a
Device.
3. Select your device from the list.
You can tap available devices to
rescan
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Autoconnect
Once a device has been paired,
it will automatically connect
whenever the system is turned on
and the device is within range. To
manually connect or connect to
a different device, go to Phone >
Settings > Device
BT Device Settings
Once a device is paired and
connected, you can adjust its
settings from the Phone settings
menu item.
Device List
Access a list of all devices in
memory, connect, add, and delete
devices from this menu.
Microphone
Set control to external if an external
microphone is installed. Set to
Internal to use the microphone
located on the front of the display.
Microphone Gain
Adjusts the volume (sensitivity) of
the microphone when using hands-
free phone.
4. Confi rm PIN Code on the head
unit screen and the device.
5. Select the connection type
you want to use with your device
(bluetooth / phone projection).
If you choose phone projection,
your phone will be accessible
through your phone projection
application (Apple CarPlay /
Android Auto).
Contacts
While a device is paired, Contacts
can be accessed by selecting
Contacts from the Phone main
menu. It may take several minutes
to load all contacts. When a
contact is selected from the list, all
associated numbers (Home/Work/
Mobile, etc.) will be displayed on the
right side of the screen. Touch the
number you want to dial.
1. Favorites
The Favorites list can be accessed
from the Phone main menu.
2. Setting Favorites
To add a contact number to the
Favorites list, touch the STAR button
to the right to the desired phone
number.
3. Search Contacts
To Search your contact list, select
the SEARCH icon on the Phone
Selector area.
Call Log
The Call Log lists recently dialed,
received, and missed calls.
1. Call Type Filter
You can select which type of call
you want to browse by tapping
Dialed, Receieved, or Missed Calls
on the left.
2. Dialing a Number From Call Log
Tap the contact or phone number
to dial a number.
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Settings >
Cameras to access camera settings.
Press the HOME BUTTON > Cameras to select the Cameras app.
1. Camera Selection Bar
If there are optional cameras
installed, you may view them
at anytime using the camera
selection bar at the bottom of the
screen.
2. Back Arrow
Touch to exit camera view.
3. Settings
Touch to access Camera Settings.
Set Up a Custom Camera
1. Tap Camera Setup
2. Tap a Trigger’s Label Button
Once you tap the label button it will
turn red and you’ll have around 5
seconds to choose a label.
3. Assign a Label
Once you assign a label, that
camera’s trigger and settings will
be active.
Your assigned Camera will now
appear on the Camera Selection
Bar.
Reverse Camera Audio
When set to ON and a microphone
is connected, back up camera
audio will be heard through the
vehicle’s speakers.
Mute Audio in Reverse
When set to ON the system will
mute any audio playback while
in reverse.
Switch to Forward Camera After
Reverse
When set to ON the front camera
will turn on after shifting from
Reverse gear and remain On until
the speed reaches above 5MPH or
the display is touched
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Acc. Control to launch the Accessory Control app.
Accessory Control allows you
to assign buttons to control
compatible hardware without
installing physical controls. For
instructions refer to your HORIZON10
installation guide.
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Once your accessories are installed
according to the HORIZON10
Installation guide, you’re ready to
set up your accessories.
1. Setup
Tap the setup button to begin
setting up your new accessory.
Assign a name and an icon to your
accessory and confi rm.
2. Accessory Control Button
Touch to turn accessory ON/OFF.
3. Accessory Settings Button
Touch to access accessory
settings.
4. Accessory Settings
Change accessory name, icon,
button behavior, and delete
Your HORIZON10 has a fully integrated version of
AudioControl’s award winning DSP Software already
installed.
Download the manual at https://tinyurl.com/SmartDSP
Learn about DSP Tuning at https://tinyurl.com/
DSPTuning
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sun goes down. That’s why we’ve got a wide selection
of Dynamic LED lighting to help you see and be seen
when the ride gets dark.
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iGO NAVIGATION
DISPLAY OFF
To access the optional iGO
Navigation app, press Navigation
from the Home menu or press
the [NAVIGATION] button on your
HORIZON10’s face.
To add navigation, ask your dealer
about Stinger’s pre-loaded iGO
Navigation SD Card (Part Number:
SE-P24)
Press HOME BUTTON > Display Off
to turn off your HORIZON10 display.
This is useful at night to prevent
eye fatigue.
Tap anywhere on the screen to turn
the display back on.
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SETTINGS
Press the HOME BUTTON > Settings to access the IX210 Head Unit Settings.
1. SYSTEM OPTIONS
Clock
Change GPS Time Zone and Time
Display Format (12/24 HR).
Beep
Your IX210 Head Unit plays a
feedback sound when you touch
the unit. This controls feedback
sound volume.
System Language
Change display language (English/
Spanish/French).
Microphone
Set control to external if an external
microphone is installed. Set to
Internal to use the microphone
located on the front of the display.
Microphone Gain
Adjusts the volume (sensitivity)
of the microphone when using
hands-free phone.
Compass
Toggle Compass display on/off.
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Manage Apps
You can toggle applications on
and off from this menu.
User Settings Import
Your IX210 can load settings from
a USB drive. Insert a drive with a
valid settings fi le into an available
USB port and touch User Settings
Import.
User Settings Export
Your IX210 can save its settings for
later import. Insert a thumb drive
into an available USB port and
touch User Settings Export. Your
IX210 will automatically add a date
to your settings fi le name.
Load Defaults
All presets and user settings are
reset to factory defaults.
System Information
Touch System Information to
access application build numbers
for support.
System Firmware Update
Checking and updating the System
Firmware and PAC Integration APK
is an important step for proper
operation. This should be done
fi rst before setting any system and
vehicle settings as those settings
may be lost after an update.
Make sure a thumb drive containing
your fi rmware update is inserted
into an available USB port and tap
System Firmware Update.
You can fi nd fi rmware updates on
the Horizon10 Product Page
https://tinyurl.com/stinger-h10
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2. DISPLAY OPTIONS
Auto Brightness
Your IX210 unit can adjust brightness
to suit external conditions. Toggle
on/off. Only works if illumination
wire is connected.
Display Brightness
Adjust overall display brightness
with arrows or the slider control.
Face Button Color
Select the face button color you
like and hold “Favorite” to save that
color.
Face Button Brightness
Adjust face button brightness with
arrows or the slider control.
System Highlights
Change the highlight colors for
active buttons & system controls.
Background
You can select from one of ten
available backgrounds or upload
one of your own.
Make sure a thumb drive with a
compatible image (1280 x 800 Jpg/
Png) is inserted into an available
USB port.
Tap one of the available + Buttons
and a pop up menu showing
available images will appear.
Select the desired background
and tap ADD
3. CAMERAS
Camera Setup
Your IX210 Head Unit supports up
to four cameras, each with their
own trigger.
Your Head Unit comes with a
preset reverse camera slot, and
three more customizable slots
that are activated in the Cameras
application once they are labeled
and their video format set up.
1. Tap Camera Setup
2. Tap a Trigger’s Label Button
Once you tap the label button it will
turn red and you’ll have around 5
seconds to choose a label.
3. Assign Label
Once you assign a label, that
camera’s trigger and settings will
be active.
Reverse Camera Audio
When set to ON and a microphone
is connected, back up camera
audio will be heard through the
vehicle’s speakers.
Mute Audio In Reverse
When set to ON the system will
mute source audio playback while
in reverse: camera audio still plays.
Switch to Front Camera after
Reverse
When set to ON the front camera
will turn on after shifting from
Reverse gear and remain On until
the speed reaches above 5MPH or
the display is touched.
4. USER
Quick Access Tab
The Quick Access Tab is
customizable and can be
configured to include favorite
sources, settings, or functions.
1. Select a tab position from the
bottom row.
2. Select the desired source or
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setting from the options on the
top rows.
Favorite Key
You can program your favorite key
with a variety of Sources, Settings,
and Functions.
1. Select the desired source or
function.
2. Tap BACK or EXIT to save your
selection.
5. DEVICES
Device List
Your IX210 can store multiple
phones and even connect to
multiple bluetooth devices at once.
Add a New Device
1. Tap Device List
2. Make sure your device is in
pairing mode and tap +Add a
Device.
3. Select your device from the list.
If your device does not appear
in the device list, confirm it is
discoverable and tap Available
Devices to rescan.
4. Confi rm PIN Code on the head
unit screen and the device.
5. Select the connection type you
want to use (bluetooth / phone
projection).
If you choose phone projection,
Disconnect a Device
Tap the DISCONNECT button to
disconnect a connected device.
Delete a Device
Tap the DELETE button to delete a
known device.
Apple CarPlay Options
You can change the orientation
of Apple CarPlay’s interface by
toggling the Steering Wheel control
left or right.
Bluetooth Auto Connect
Enable or disable automatic
bluetooth device connection by
tapping the toggle.
USB-C Settings
You can set your head unit’s USB
-C connection to charge only or
enable Apple CarPlay / Android
Auto through the USB-C port.
your phone projection application
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) will
launch automatically.
Connect to a Saved Device
A list of previously connected
devices is available under Known
Devices.
1. Make sure bluetooth is enabled
on your mobile device.
2. Press the phone projection or
bluetooth button to connect to
your device.
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6. INSTALLER
Installer Menu Code
When you attempt to access the
installer menu your HORIZON10 will
ask for a passcode.
The installer passcode is 0052
Master Reset
Touch the Master Reset item to
restore your head unit to factory
settings. This action will reset
isntaller settings, user settings, and
PAC Integrations.
Steering Wheel Control
Your IX210 can reassign any of
your steering wheel buttons to any
available head unit from this menu.
Assign a Function to Steering
Wheel Column Button
1. Touch the function you want to
assign to a steering wheel column
button.
The button will turn red for ~10
seconds. This indicates it is ready
to be programmed.
2. Touch the button on the steering
wheel that you want to assign to
the chosen function.
When your function is programmed
successfully, its short press
button will have a small green
programmed indicator.
Assign a Function to Long Press on
a Steering Wheel Column Button
You can assign a long press
behavior to any programmed
steering wheel button.
1. Touch the long press button
for the steering wheel button
you want to create a long press
action for.
In this case, the function you assign
the long press to will use the button
you assigned Volume Up to.
2. Touch the function you want to
assign to your long press action.
In this example, we are going to
assign the favorite function to long
press on our assigned volume up
button.
When successfully programmed,
your long press function will be
highlighted and active.
At this point, if you long press
the Steering Wheel button you
assigned the volume up function
to, it will execute the favorite
function and launch your favorited
application.
Note: You can only assign a long
press function for a button you’ve
already programmed. Any function
with a green light is available for
long press programming.
NOTE: Some buttons already have
long press functions by default.
Volume Up and Down, and Next /
Last Preset have unique long press
behaviors in some apps.
Amp Remote Out
There are two options for
automatically turning on external
amplifiers. ACC turns on the
external amp when Ignition ACC is
on. The Power Off option will turn off
your external amplifi er whenever
the head unit is asleep or off.
Wake Countdown
Your Horizon10 can wake when the
doors of your car are unlocked
and turn off after a set period
if you don’t turn the car on. This
control sets the amount of time
your radio will be on after door lock,
but before the ignition is started.
iGO Navigation APK Update
See SE-P24 instruction guide.
DM Smart DSP APK Update
Make sure a thumb drive
containing your update is inserted
into an available USB port and tap
System Firmware Update.
DM Control APK Update
Make sure a thumb drive
containing your update is inserted
into an available USB port and tap
System Firmware Update.
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Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings to access IX210 Audio Settings.
1. Balance & General Settings
Adjust Fade, Balance, Loudness,
and Subwoofer settings quickly
from this menu.
2. Equalizer
15 band graphic equalizer with
multiple customizable preset slots.
3. Crossover
Internal electronic variable
crossover with 6 customizable
preset slots.
4. Time Correction
Compensate for uneven distances
between speakers and listener.
5. Factory EQ
Quickly set popular equalizer
settings for a variety of Genres.
6. Advanced Audio Settings
Defeat, ToSLink, Source Volume and
Source Gain Settings
AUDIO SETTINGS
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1. Reset
Press to set balance and fade to
zero.
2. Balance
Using left/right arrows, adjust
speaker balance left/right. You
can also drag the set point to the
desired fade & balance.
3. Fader
Using up/down arrows, adjust
speaker fade front/rear
4. Battery Voltage
Shows current battery voltage.
5. Loudness
When ON, boosts +3db for
frequencies between 100Hz &
2000Hz
6. Subwoofer
Turns subwoofer output ON/OFF.
7. Phase
Changes phase of subwoofer
signal.
8. Subwoofer Level
Use left/right arrows or drag slider
to adjust volume level of subwoofer.
Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings > Balance to select the Balance/
General Audio Settings
BALANCE / GENERAL AUDIO SETTINGS
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EQUALIZER AUDIO SETTINGS
1. Programmable Presets
There are 6 user Presets that can
be used to save EQ settings. This
is usefull for having EQ settings for
differnet types of music, volume
levels or for different sources.
When you are done adjusting
the EQ, touch and hold a Preset
location to save the settings. The
Preset will highlight.
2. Up/Down Volume Arrows
Adjust frequency volume by
tapping the up/down arrows.
3. Frequency Volume Slider
Drag slider to adjust frequency
Volume.
Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings > Balance to select the Equalizer
Audio Settings
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1. Audio Channel Selection
Select Front 1 (White), Front 2 (Teal),
Rear (Red), or Subwoofer (Amber)
channels to set crossover setting.
2. High/Low Pass Switch
Select which frequencies you
want to modify settings for with
this control.
2. Slope
Adjust the slope of the crossover
for selected audio channel.
3. Frequency
Adjust crossover frequency for
selected audio channel and pass.
5. Level
Adjusts signal level for selected
audio channel.
6. Programmable Presets
Touch and hold a Preset location
to save your settings. The Preset
will highlight.
Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings > Crossover to select the
Crossover Audio Settings
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CROSSOVER AUDIO SETTINGS
1. Programmable Presets
2. -/+ Distance Controls
Time Correction Instructions
Time Correction compensates for
the uneven distances between the
speakers and a listeners ears.
Time Correction delays signals
from the closest speaker(s), so
that all the sound arrives at the
listening position at the same time,
giving the listener a more accurate,
lifelike stereo image.
To set Time Correction, select a
listening position, for example the
drivers seat headrest.
Measure from each speaker to the
listening position (be sure to mark
those measurements down!).
Set Units to Inches and input
recorded distances for each
speaker using the +/- buttons.
Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings > Timing to select the Timing
Audio Settings
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Selecting Factory EQ from the
Audio Menu Bar will access factory
equalizer presets for different
music types.
When a Factory EQ preset is
selected, it can be fi ne-tuned using
the Equalizer and then re-saved as
a User Preset.
Defeat [ON/OFF]
When set to ON, will defeat/
disable all equalizer, crossover,
and speaker settings. This is useful
when connecting to a Digital Signal
Processor (DSP) When defeat is on,
other audio settings will be
TOSlink (Optical Out) [ON/OFF]
Turns variable digital output ON/
OFF
Source Gain Settings
Make gain/volume adjustments
for individual sources. For example,
if AM/FM is much louder than BT
Music, lower AM/FM and/or raise
Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings > Factory EQ to select Factory
EQ Audio Settings.
Press the HOME BUTTON > Audio Settings > Factory EQ to select Advanced
Audio Settings.
FACTORY EQ AUDIO SETTINGS
ADVANCED AUDIO SETTINGS
RESET BUTTON
Volume Settings
Selecting Volume Settings from
the Advanced Audio Settings
will access the following Volume
settings:
Start Volume, Bluetooth, Navigation
and Siri Voice
Reset Audio Settings
Selecting this will reset all of your
audio settings after you confi rm
your selection. This action cannot
be undone.
Reset Button
The Reset Button is located on
the lower right hand corner of the
display.
To reset the unit, make sure it’s on,
use a paper clip or similar to push
the reset button for 2 seconds and
release.
The reset will take a few minutes,
do not disconnect power during
this time.
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General
Black Screen w. Audio
Touch the screen anywhere as it
may have been turned off, see
page 28.
Ensure the cables on the back of
the screen are fully locked into
place and also properly connected
at the back of the radio module.
Check for damaged/kinked cables.
Bluetooth
Device will not Pair
Ensure Bluetooth is turned ON
in your device settings. Delete
all unused devices. Delete any
“Stinger” device. Restart/Reboot
device and try pairing again.
(Page: 10).
Music Volume is low
• Turn up volume on device
• Turn up volume on head unit.
• Turn up Phone Volume (Page:
43).
Phone Volume is low
• Turn up volume on device.
• Turn up volume on head unit.
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Turn up BT Volume Gain
(Page: 43).
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Turn up Microphone Gain
(Page: 22).
Cameras
Rear Camera not displaying in
reverse
•
Make sure rear camera trigger
is ON (Page: 31)
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If display is showing NO SIGNAL
in reverse, ensure camera RCA
is plugged into the correct RCA
input (CAMERA IN).
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Confi rm camera has power
and ground.
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Confirm camera trigger is
receiving positve 12V.
Installed Camera not showing
Video
•
Make sure the correct video
format (NTSC, PAL, etc.) is
selected.
User Note: Backgrounds
Your HORIZON10 head unit utilizes a
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel to
display clear, crisp images in a variety
of lighting conditions.
Your HORIZON10 unit is optimized to
provide the highest quality image in
a variety of use cases, but you should
be aware that certain contrast ratios
and backgrounds can cause temporary
image retention.
When customizing your background,
avoid images that include high contrast
static patterns; these images can cause
temporary image retention in LCD
panels through repeated use.
Retained images should vanish within
10-40 minutes of normal operation. If
TROUBLESHOOTING
you see from your custom background,
we strongly suggest you choose another
option, or use one of the included
HORIZON10 background options to
ensure uninterrupted enjoyment. :)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Check Antenna
The radio has detected a fault with
the SiriusXM antenna. The antenna
cable may be either disconnected
or damaged.
•
Verify that the antenna cable
is connected to the SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle Tuner.
• Inspect the antenna cable for
damage and kinks.
Replace the antenna if the cable
is damaged.SiriusXM products are
available at your local car audio
retailer or online at www.shop.
siriusxm.com.
Check Tuner
The radio is having difficulty
communicating with the SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle Tuner. The
tuner may be disconnected or
damaged.
Verify that the SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner cable is securely
connected to the radio.
No Signal
The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner
is having diffi culty receiving the
SiriusXM satellite signal.
•
Verify that your vehicle is
outdoors with a clear view of
the sky.
•
Verify that the SiriusXM
magnetic mount antenna is
mounted on a metal surface
on the outside of the vehicle.
•
Move the SiriusXM antenna
away from any obstructions.
Inspect the antenna cable for
damage and kinks.
•
Consult the SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle tuner installation
manual for more information
on antenna installation.
Replace the antenna if the cable
is damaged. SiriusXM products are
available at your local car audio
retailer or online at www.shop.
siriusxm.com.
Channel Locked
The channel that you have
requested is Locked by the radio
Parental Control feature. See the
Parental Control section on Page
18 for more information on the
Parental Control feature and how
to access locked channels. Default
lock code is 1234
Subscription Updated
The radio has detected a change
in your SiriusXM subscription status.
Press anywhere on the screen to
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Channel Unavailable
The channel that you have
requested is not a valid SiriusXM
channel or the channel that you
were listening to is no longer
available. You may also see
this message briefly when first
connecting a new SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle tuner.
Visit www.siriusxm.com for more
information about the SiriusXM
channel lineup.
Memory End
This message will display when
the beginning of stored audio has
been reached. You cannot rewind
any further.
Memory Full
The stored audio memory has
become full while audio was
paused.
Channel Unsubscribed
The channel that you have
requested is not included in your
SiriusXM subscription package or
the channel that you were listening
to is no longer included in your
SiriusXM subscription package.
In the U.S.A., visit www.siriusxm.com
or call 1- 866-635-2349 if you have
questions about your subscription.
In Canada, visit www.siriusxm.ca
or call 1- 877-438-9677 if you have
questions about your subscription.
Apple CarPlay
Restart your Phone
A common fi rst step to take when
you’re having connection issues is
to restart your device.
1. Turn your phone off.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Turn your phone back on
Make sure your operating system
is up to date
Apple often releases updates to
your phone’s operating system,
known as iOS®, to keep it secure
and working at its best. These
software updates are important.
Not updating your iPhone can lead
to software issues and glitches, like
CarPlay not working.
For step by step instructions, visit
https://support.apple.com/en-
us/118575
Make sure CarPlay is turned on
If your iPhone isn’t connecting to
Apple CarPlay, the feature may not
be enabled on your device or you
may have turned it off and need to
turn it back on. Here’s how:
Go to Settings > General > CarPlay
> My Cars, then select your car to
reconnect it to the app. Make sure
to turn on the Allow CarPlay When
Locked option, too, so that CarPlay
works when your phone is locked.
If your car is already connected,
tap your car, then tap Forget This
Car. Then connect it again.
If you’ve turned off CarPlay in Screen
Time, go to Settings > Screen Time
> Content & Privacy Restrictions. If
you’ve turned on Content & Privacy
Restrictions, tap Allowed Apps and
confi rm that CarPlay is enabled.
(Tap the button until it’s green.)
Confi rm Siri is turned on
CarPlay won’t work unless Siri®
is turned on. To turn it on, go to
Settings > Siri & Search on your
iPhone, then confi rm that Listen for
“Hey Siri” is on.
Make sure to include the Allow Siri
When Locked option, too, so that
CarPlay works when your iPhone
is locked.
Make sure Bluetooth is connected
If you’re using a wireless CarPlay
connection, go to Settings >
Bluetooth to confi rm that Bluetooth®
is turned on. Then go to Settings
> Wi-Fi to check that Wi-Fi is also
turned on. Finally, go to Settings >
General > CarPlay and check that
Auto-Join is turned on.
Check your USB cable
Make sure the wire isn’t frayed or
broken. Try using it with another
device—if it doesn’t work, you
probably have a faulty USB cable
and need to replace it. Also, make
sure you’re plugged into the correct
USB-C port for phone projection.
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Restart your Phone
A common fi rst step to take when
you’re having connection issues is
to restart your device.
1. Turn your phone off.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Turn your phone back on
Make sure your operating system
is up to date
You can fi nd your device’s Android
version number, security update
level, and Google Play system
level in your Settings app. You’ll
get notifications when updates
are available for you. You can also
check for updates there as well
For step by step instructions,
visit https://support.google.com/
android/answer/7680439
Make sure Bluetooth is connected
If you’re using a wireless Android
Auto connection, go to Settings >
Bluetooth to confi rm that Bluetooth®
is turned on.
Check your USB cable
Not all USB cables will work with
all cars. For the best quality and
reliability when you connect to
Android Auto try a high-quality
USB cable.
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General
Operating Voltage: 10.5VDC to 16VDC
Grounding system; Negative Ground
Max current consumption: 15A fused
Dimensions
Radio Module:
177.7 mm x 112.96 mm x 50 mm
(W x H x D)
Display:
247.2 mm x 180.56 mm x 36.19 mm
(W x H x D)
Display
10.1-inch Diagonal
16:10 aspect ratio
1280 x 800
Pixels: 1,024,000
Active area 216.96 (W) x 135.6 (H) mm
Operating Temperature (C) -20° to 70°
Audio
Load impedance: 4Ω nominal / 2Ω
allowable
Continuous power output:
18W x 4ch/4Ω 20Hz to 20KHz, 1%THD at
14.4V
Speaker level adjustment: 0-40 steps
Audio Preamp Output level: 4.5Vrms
typical, 7vrms maximum without
distortion.
Audio Preamp 8 Channels: Front 1 Left,
Front1 Right, Front 2 Left, Front 2 Right,
Rear Left, Rear Right, Subwoofer Left,
Subwoofer Right.
Equalizer: (15-band)
25Hz/40Hz/63Hz/100Hz/160Hz/250Hz/400
Hz/630Hz/1KHz/1.6KHz/2.5KHz/4KHz/6.3K
Hz/10KHz/16KHz
Gain: ±6dB (0.5dB/step)
Crossover level: 10 steps
Front1 and Rear output:
HPF: 25Hz/40Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/160H
z/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/3.5kHz/5kHz/bypass
Slope: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB
Level: 0-15,1db/step
Front2 output:
HPF: 25Hz/40Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/160H
z/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/3.5kHz/5kHz/bypass
LPF: 25Hz/40Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/160H
z/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/3.5kHz/5kHz/bypass
Slope: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB
level: 0-15,1db/step
Subwoofer Pre-lineout: 4.5Vrms typical,
7vrms maximum without distortion
LPF: 25Hz/40Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/160H
z/250Hz
Slope: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB
Gain: 0db to 15dB (1dB/step)
Subwoofer level: 0-15, 1db/Step
Phase: 0 or 180
Time Alignment for 8 channels: 0 to
133 steps for inches and 0-99 steps for
9.9ms
User Preset EQ: Rock, Hip-Hop,
Electronics, Jazz, Pop, Flat.
Source Gain: default 0db, -10 to 10
adjustable, 0.35db/Step.
Volume Settings: Main Volume, Phone
Volume, Navigation Volume, Voice
Volume, Ringtone Volume adjustable
separately.
Supports Internal & External Smart DSP
SPECIFICATIONS
USB
USB 2.0 (two)
Max current supply 1.5A
Max storage size: 128GB
USB Class: A
Supports: Video/Audio/Image Media
Playback, Charging, and Firmware
Update
USB 3.0 (one)
Max current supply 3A
Max storage size: 128GB
USB Class: C
MSC (Mass Storage Class),
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
File system: FAT32, NTFS
Supports: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto,
Video/Audio/Image Media Playback,
Charging, and Firmware Update
Bluetooth
V5.1 dual
4dBm Class2
2.4GHz to 2.48GHz
Wifi
Support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Support 802.11ac 1x1, Wave-2 compliant
with MU-MIMO STA mode
Complete 802.11n MIMO solution for
2.4GHz and 5Ghz band
HD Radio™ FM Tuner
87.9MHz to 107.9MHz
Usable sensitive 3dBuV (mono S/N:
30dB)
SNR: 65dB
AM Tuner
530KHz to 1710KHz
Usable sensitive 25dBuV (mono S/N:
20dB)
SNR: 58dB
4 Camera Video Inputs
NTSC, PAL, AHD 25 & 30 mhz
Mirror Camera Image
Accessory Control
4x Accessory Control w. custom icon,
name, & switch behavior
HDMI Input
Supported HDMI Resolutions:
640*480p, 720*480p, 1280*720p,
1920*1080i, 1920*1080p
TOSLink
Output: 48khz Variable
Audio
MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (.mp3)
FLAC (.fl ac)
MPEG-2 Advanced Audio (.aac)
MPEG-4 Audio (.m4a)
Windows Audio (.wav)
OGG Audio (.ogg)
MP1
MP2
AAC
AMR-NB
AMR-WB
APE
PCM / ADPCM
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