Axxess AXAC-CH5 User manual

CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.
AXAC-CH5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INTERFACE FEATURES
TOOLS REQUIRED
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
REQUIRED ITEMS (sold separately)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................2
Configuration .....................................................2-4
Connections ............................................................5
Installation .............................................................6
Programming .........................................................6
• (4) Camera inputs
• Reverse signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle
• Turn signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle
• (4) Programmable camera control wires
• Micro-B USB updatable
• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,
solder, and heat shrink
• Tape • Wire cutter • Zip ties
• AXAC-CH5 interface
• AXAC-CH5 interface harness
• AXAC-CH5 vehicle harness
Update Cable: AXUSB-MCBL
† With 8.4-inch U-Connect radio
Visit AxxessInterfaces.com for more detailed information about the product and up-to-date
vehicle specific applications
Dodge/Jeep/Ram† Camera Interface With
Pre-Wired Harness 2013-Up
APPLICATIONS
Dodge
Challenger 2015-Up
Charger 2015-Up
Durango 2014-Up
Jeep
Grand Cherokee 2014-Up
RAM
1500 (DS chassis code) 2019
1500 2013-2018
2500 2013-2018
3500 2013-2018

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CONFIGURATION
• Download and install the Axxess Updater available at: AxxessInterfaces.com
• Connect the AXUSB-MCBL update cable (sold separately) between the interface and the computer.
The cable will connect into the micro-B USB port in the interface.
• Open the Axxess Updater and wait until the word Ready is listed in the bottom left of the screen.
• Select Add-Cam Configuration.
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INTRODUCTION
The AXAC-CH5 is a camera switching interface that provides up to (3) additional camera inputs
to the factory radio, while still retaining the factory camera. With this interface a front camera,
and/or side cameras, can be added to the factory radio. The cameras function automatically, no
human interaction required, unless desired to do so. The interface can also be used if the vehicle
doesn’t come equipped with a backup camera, adding up to (4) cameras in this scenario. Axxess
recommends cameras from the iBEAM product line for best results.

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• Under Configuration, configure the (4) video trigger inputs to the desired settings. †
• Once all selections have been configured, press Write Configuration to save the settings.
• Unplug the update cable from the interface and computer.
† Refer to the following page for more information.
CONFIGURATION (CONT.)
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• Select the vehicle in the drop down list. A tab labeled Configuration will appear after the
vehicle has been selected.

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CONFIGURATION (CONT.)
Video trigger legend
• Disable (will turn off the input)
• Backup Camera (dedicated backup camera)
• Left Blinker (will be used for activation)
• Right Blinker (will be used for activation)
• Control 1 (positive trigger activation)
• Control 1 (negative trigger activation)
• Control 2 (positive trigger activation)
• Control 2 (negative trigger activation)
• Control 3 (positive trigger activation)
• Control 3 (negative trigger activation)
• Control 4 (positive trigger activation)
• Control 4 (negative trigger activation)
• Auto (Reverse -> Drive) will activate once
that sequence is seen (only available for
video trigger 4)
Video trigger description
• Reverse camera: Dedicated by default to Video Trigger 1. Will activate the backup camera
while the vehicle is in reverse.
• Left blinker: Activation of the left turn signal will activate the left camera.
• Right blinker: Activation of the right turn signal will activate the right camera.
• Auto (reverse -> drive): Available only for Video Trigger 4, when installing a front camera. With
this feature selected, the camera will activate automatically once a reverse-then-drive sequence
is seen from the vehicle. Example of this scenario would be while parallel parking the vehicle. As
an alternative, a control wire can be used instead to manually activate the camera
.
Note: Auto (Reverse -> Drive) will disable the camera once 15 MPH is reached. A control wire
activated will also disable the camera.
Note: If the control wire is activated while driving, the camera will activate and deactivate
during stop-and-go traffic.
• Control 1-4 (positive or negative) trigger activation wires: Can be used as a positive or
negative trigger to manually activate a camera via a toggle switch, or similar device.

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CONNECTIONS
For models with a factory backup camera:
The camera signal will need to be interrupted and connected to the corresponding input/output
RCA jacks from the interface.
• Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC-CH5 vehicle harness labeled “Camera input”, to the RCA
jack from the AXAC-CH5 interface harness labeled “Camera output”.
• Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC-CH5 vehicle harness labeled “Camera output”, to the
RCA jack from the AXAC-CH5 interface harness labeled “Camera 1”.
• Disregard the following (3) wires: Blue/Green, Green/Blue, Red
For models without a factory backup camera:
• Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC-CH5 vehicle harness labeled “Camera input”, to the RCA
jack from the AXAC-CH5 interface harness labeled “Camera output”.
• Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC-CH5 interface harness labeled “Camera 1”, to the
aftermarket backup camera.
• Disregard the RCA jack labeled “Camera output” from the AXAC-CH5 vehicle harness.
• Connect the Red wire from the AXAC-CH5 interface harness labeled “Camera 12V”, to the
power wire from the aftermarket backup camera.
• Disregard the following (2) wires: Blue/Green, Green/Blue
Camera Input:
Camera 1 Backup camera input
Camera 2 Left or right camera, user assignable
Camera 3 Left or right camera, user assignable
Camera 4 Front camera
Analaog control trigger wires:
The (optional) analog control wires can be used with either a negative or positive trigger, depending
on how they are configured in the Axxess Updater. These wires will only be used for manual control of
the camera(s). Otherwise disregard them.
Control Wire Wire Color
Control 1 Gray/Blue
Control 2 Gray/Red
Control 3 Orange
Control 4 Orange/White

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With the ignition cycled off:
1. Remove the harness from the factory radio, then install the AXAC-CH5 vehicle harness in
between.
2. Connect the AXAC-CH5 vehicle harness to the AXAC-CH5 interface harness.
3. Connect the AXAC-CH5 interface harness to the AXAC-CH5 interface.
4. Make sure the camera(s) is connected to the appropriate input.
5. Make sure the interface has been configured beforehand as shown in the Configuration
section. Failure to configure the interface will result in the interface not functioning properly.
AUX-IN
Camera Input
Camera Output
Camera Output
Camera 1
FACTORY RADIO TO VEHICLE HARNESS
Camera 4
Camera 2
Control 1
Control 2
Control 3
Control 4
Camera 3
Camera 12V
VSS output
VSS input
For models with a factory backup camera:
1. Cycle the ignition on and wait until the LED in the interface comes on.
Note: If the LED doesn’t come on within a few seconds, yet blinks instead, turn the key to the off
position, disconnect the interface, check all connections, reconnect the interface, and then try again .
2. Test all functions of the installation for proper operation.
For models without a factory backup camera:
The factory radio requires two 5-minute key cycles to accept the interface.
1. With the ignition cycled off and all doors shut, wait for the dome light to go out.
2. Cycle the ignition on for 30-seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition off, wait for the dome light to go out, then wait 5-minutes.
4. Cycle the ignition on for 30-seconds.
5. Cycle the ignition off, wait for the dome light to go out, then wait 5-minutes.
6. Cycle the ignition on, then test all functions of the installation for proper operation.

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IMPORTANT
If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product,
please call our Tech Support line at 386-257-1187. Before doing
so, look over the instructions a second time, and make sure the
installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated.
Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting
steps before calling.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AXAC-CH5