Axxess AX-AM-AU96 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-AU96
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-AU96 ...............................3
Installing the AX-AM-AU96 ...................................4
User guide ..............................................................5
Audi (with MMI radio*)
HDMI and Camera Interface 2008-2012
• Provides front and rear camera inputs to the factory display screen
• Provides an HDMI input to the factory display screen
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• AX-AM-AU96 interface
• AX-AM-AU96 harness (new style)
• AX-AM-AU96 harness (old style)
• 20-pin “T” harness
• 6-pin to 4-pin LVDS (video) cable
• 10-pin harness with RCA jacks
* For vehicles with: 3 Basic 6.5-inch screen, 3G/3G+ 7-inch screen
APPLICATIONS
AUDI
A4 (Typ 8K) 2009-2012
A5 (Typ B8) 2009-2012
A6 (Typ C6/C7) 2008-2012
Q5 (Typ B6) 2009-2012
Q7 (Typ 4L) 2009-2012
A8 (Typ D4) 2008-2012

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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-AU96 labeled “HDMI IN”.

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Dip switch settings
Remove the access door located on the top of the AX-AM-AU96 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
• Small screen (low resolution 400 x 240):
Dip 4 On
•
Large screen (high resolution 800 x 480):
Dip 4 Off
• Fakra A harness (new style):
Dip 5 On
• Fakra B harness (old style):
Dip 5 Off
Dip 2
If the vehicle has an aftermarket front
camera: On: Yes Off: No
CONFIGURING THE AX-AM-AU96
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-AU96
• Remove the main connector from the media player (CD or DVD player), then connect the
male plug from the AX-AM-AU96 harness into the media player. (Figure A, connection 1)
Note: For the A6 and A8, the media player is located in the glovebox, the left media
player (there will be two media players there).
Note: There are (2) different main harnesses included with the AX-AM-AU96. Use the
one that connects to the vehicle and disregard the other one.
• Connect the factory male factory connector into the female plug from the AX-AM-AU96
harness .
• Connect the AX-AM-AU96 harness into the AX-AM-AU96 interface.
• Remove the LVDS (video) cable from the radio, then connect it to the AX-AM-AU96
interface (LVDS OUT). (Figure A, connection 2)
Note: This factory connector may be gray or yellow.
• Connect the 6-pin to 4-pin LVDS (video) cable into the radio, and then into the AX-AM-
AU96 interface (LVDS IN).
• 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-AU96 harness .
• Connect the 10-pin harness with RCA jacks into the AX-AM-AU96 interface.
2
1
(Figure A)
(Figure B)

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Button Configuration
USER GUIDE
HDMI access
To activate AUX-IN, an “AMI to 3.5mm AUX cable” will be required (not included).
• Select AUX-IN as a source from the factory radio.
• Press and hold the “RETURN/BACK” button for 2 seconds to switch between the factory
screen and the AX-AM-AU96 screen.
• Double tap the “RETURN/BACK” button to disable the video-in-motion warning message.
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. Double tap the “RETURN/BACK” button, or drive over 10 mph, to cancel front camera mode.
Front camera access
• Ensure dip switch 2 is selected to “ON”.
• Press and hold the “RETURN/BACK” button for 2 seconds to activate the front camera.
View Version Number
• Press and hold the “RETURN/BACK” button for 8 seconds to enter the firmware information screen .
MMI Type 1 (Return Button) MMI Type 2 (Back Button)

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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
AX-AM-AU96