With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seemlessly control key phone features directly from the receiver’s touchscreen or via voice-control, significantly reducing driver distraction.
With voice-control you can ask your phone to control your messages, maps, music and phone.
Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto launch upon connecting a compatible phone to the receiver via wirelessly or USB.
Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling
Safely answer and make calls from your receiver using touchscreen icons and the included microphone.
Model Features
8″ Touchscreen
Your LCD high resolution touch screen provides a comfortable viewing experience and keeps all your favorite presets/apps within fingers reach!
Front & Rear Camera
You have the option to install front and backup cameras. Then connect them to your car receiver so you are always aware of your surroundings as you reverse.
Push-To-Talk Button
Communicates via your phone’s bluetooth connection to the radio. Interact with your smartphone’s assistant while you drive with only a push of a button.
7 Preset EQ Curves
The 7 preset EQ curves lets you tweak the audio settings to suit your listening preferences. Switch between Pop, Jazz, Rock, Flat, Classic, Beat and User.
8″ Extra-Large Screen adjusts in multiple ways, making it easy to see from any angle
Dash Mount Adapter Allows for 1 DIN and 2 DIN Installation
Download and Print Size Guide PDF to See if it Fits Your Car
| Playback | Digital Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 8" |
| Peak Power | 240W (60W x 4) MOSFET |
| Phone Connectivity | Android Auto, Android Auto Wireless, Bluetooth, CarPlay, CarPlay Wireless |
| Bluetooth Features | Audio Streaming, External Microphone, Hands-free Calling, Phonebook Support, Voice Activation Button |
| Inputs | Audio / Video (Rear), Front View Camera, Rear View Camera, USB x 2 (Rear) |
| USB Charge | 2.1A |
| File Playback | FLAC, MP3 |
| Preamp Outputs | 3 Pairs of 4V Preamp Outputs (Front + Rear + Sub) |
| RCA Preamp Voltage | 4V |
| Audio Processing | Yes, Source Level Volume Control, 7 EQ Presets, 10 Band EQ |
| Chassis Depth | Slim Mount (4.5") |
| Illumination | 6 Preset Colors |
| Wallpapers | 3 Selectable |
| Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Yes – Adapter Required |
| AM/FM Receiver | 30 Station presets (18FM/12AM), RDS |
| Size | Double Din, Single Din |
| Screen Adjustments | Height, Tilt and Pivot |
| Crossover | Built-In Subwoofer Crossover (Off/50Hz/80Hz/120Hz/160Hz) |
| Gain Adjustment | Yes – Subwoofer Gain Control |
Manuals & More
CAR813
Firmware Update Instructions
A Note about Firmware Update via USB Devices
We recommend following the guidelines below for your USB drive:
- Use an 8GB or 16GB USB drive from a common USB drive manufacturer.
- Some recommended brands include:
- SanDisk®
- Kingston®
- PNY®
- Verbatim®
- Corsair®
- The drive should support USB 2.0 or faster transfer speeds. Older USB 1.0 drives are not compatible.
- Format the drive using FAT32 as the file system on your laptop or computer before copying the software update to the USB drive.
This update addresses the following:
- Improved connection with iPhone 16.
Note: Software is not interchangeable between models. This firmware update is intended only for the
CAR813. Please do not attempt this update on any other model.
How to Update:
- Download the firmware file from the link below.
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Unzip the downloaded file.
Note: If you are unable to unzip the file, the program WINRAR may be required and can be downloaded from this link:
WINRAR Download
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Copy the
ISPBOOOT.BINfile and the Update folder to an empty USB Thumb Drive formatted to FAT32. - Insert the USB Thumb Drive containing the update firmware into the CAR813.
- Navigate to Settings and scroll until you reach the About button on the left side of the menu.
- Press the About button. On the right-hand side, you will see Software Update.
- Press Software Update, and then press the Update button to begin the firmware upgrade.
- This is a two-part update. After the first update is complete, the radio's screen will turn black for approximately 10 seconds. The second part of the update will then begin automatically. Once the update is finished, the radio will restart.
- Remove the USB Thumb Drive. The update is now complete.
Firmware Version Information
- MCU: GD72-250920
- SOC: CAR813-251029
- Hardware Version: 2.0.3
- Software Version: 2.0.3
- SDK Version: MJ2.2 54.0.20.0.2.6.1.0
Download Firmware Zipped File:
CAR813 Firmware Download















