Axxess AX-AM-AU92 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.
AX-AM-AU92
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell
caps, etc.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections to be made .......................................2
Configuring the AX-AM-AU92 ...............................3
Installing the AX-AM-AU92 ....................................4
User guide ..............................................................5
Audi (with Concert Radio)
HDMI and Camera Interface 2012-up*
APPLICATIONS
• Provides front and rear camera inputs to the factory display screen
• Provides an HDMI input to the factory display screen *
• Micro “B” USB updatable
* The factory radio must have an AUX input
• AX-AM-AU92 interface
• AX-AM-AU92 harness
• 10-pin harness with RCA jacks
• 10-pin “T” harness
• 20-pin “T” harness
*Visit AxxessInterfaces.com for up-to-date vehicle specific applications.
AUDI
A4 (Typ B8) 2012-2015 A5 (Typ B8) 2012-up

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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE
FRONT CAM IN
REAR CAM IN
ACC PWR OUT
REAR CAM PWR
FRONT CAM PWR
CAM GROUND
HDMILVDS OUT LVDS IN AV IN
POWER
IN
(Connections Diagram)
• If installing a front/rear camera, connect the Black wire labeled “GND”,
to the camera(s) ground wire.
• If installing a backup camera, connect the Red wire labeled “Reverse Camera 12v”,
to the backup camera power wire.
• If installing a front camera, connect the Red wire labeled “Front Camera 12v”,
to the front camera power wire.
• The Red wire labeled “Acc Power Output” is optional if a power source is required
while a camera is active.
• If installing a backup camera, connect the RCA jack labeled “Reverse Camera Video Input”
to the camera.
• If installing a front camera, connect the RCA jack labeled “Front Camera Video Input”
to the camera.
• If adding an HDMI input to the factory display screen, connect an HDMI cable (Axxess part
number AX-HDCABLE, sold separately), to the port on the AX-AM-AU92 labeled “HDMI IN”.

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Dip switch settings
Remove the access door located on the top of the AX-AM-AU92 interface to access the dip switches.
Dip 1
If the vehicle is equipped with a factory
backup camera: On: Yes Off: No
Dip 3
If the vehicle has an aftermarket
backup camera : On: Yes Off: No
Dips 4 & 5
For the Audi A4/A5:
Dip 4: On Dip 5: Off
Dip 2
If the vehicle has an aftermarket front
camera: On: Yes Off: No
CONFIGURING THE AX-AM-AU92
1 2 3 4 5
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5
ON DIP

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INSTALLING THE AX-AM-AU92
• Remove the main connector from the radio, then connect the
male plug from the AX-AM-AU92 harness into the radio.
(Figure A, connection 1)
• Connect the factory male factory connector into the female plug
from the AX-AM-AU92 harness.
• Connect the AX-AM-AU92 harness into the AX-AM-AU92 interface.
• Remove the 10-pin connector from the radio, then connect the
male plug from the 10-pin “T” harness into the radio.
(Figure A, connection 2)
• Connect the factory male factory connector into the female plug
from the 10-pin “T” harness.
• Connect the 6-pin connector from the 10-pin “T” harness into the
AX-AM-AU92 interface.
• Remove the 20-pin connector from the climate control, then
connect the male plug from the 20-pin “T” harness into the
climate control. (Figure B)
• Connect the factory male factory connector into the female plug
from the 20-pin “T” harness.
• Connect the 2-pin connector from the 20-pin “T” harness to the
AX-AM-AU92 harness.
• Connect the 10-pin harness with RCA jacks into the AX-AM-AU92
interface.
1
2
(Figure A)
(Figure B)

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Button Configuration
• There are (3) different sets of factory buttons used to operate the AX-AM-AU92 depending
on the trim level of the vehicle.
USER GUIDE
HDMI access
• Select AUX-IN as a source from the factory radio.
• Press and hold button “A” for 2 seconds to switch between the factory screen and the
AX-AM-AU92 screen.
• Press and hold button “A” to disable the video-in-motion warning message.
Front camera access
• Ensure dip switch 2 is selected to “ON”.
• Press and hold button “B” for 2 seconds to activate the front camera.
Rear camera access
• The backup camera will automatically activate while the vehicle is in reverse gear.
• Deselecting the reverse gear will activate the front camera, if installed and dip switch 2 is
selected to “ON”.
Note: This camera takes priority over HDMI mode, and front camera mode. But will not deactivate
the front camera. The front camera image will disappear after the vehicle reaches 10 mph.
View Version Number
• Press and hold button “A” for 8 seconds to enter the firmware information screen.
Type 1 Type 2 Without Steering
Wheel Controls

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IMPORTANT
If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product,
please call our Tech Support line at 1-800-253-TECH. 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
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