Axxess AX-AM-VW91 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-VW91
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-VW91 ...............................3
Installing the AX-AM-VW91 ...................................4
User guide ..............................................................5
Volkswagen (with MIB platform)
HDMI and Camera Interface 2014-up*
APPLICATIONS
• Provides front and rear camera inputs to the factory radio
• Provides an HDMI input to the factory radio
• Micro “B” USB updatable
VOLKSWAGEN
Golf/Rabbit (Typ 5G) (a) (c) (e) 2014-2017
Golf SV (Typ 5G) (b) (e) (f) 2014
Passat/CC (Typ 3G) (c) (d) 2015-up
Polo (Typ 6C) (b) 2014-2017
Touran (Typ 5T) (b) (e) 2015-2017
Tiguan (b) (e) 2016-up
• AX-AM-VW91 interface
• AX-AM-VW91 harness
• 6-pin to 4-pin LVDS (video) cable
• 10-pin harness with RCA jacks
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(a) Composition Media 5.8”
(b) Composition Media 6.5”
(c) Composition Media 8”
(d) Discover Media 8”
(e) Discover Navigation 8”
(f) Discover Navigation Pro 8”

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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 radio, connect an HDMI cable (Axxess part number
AX-HDCABLE, sold separately), to the port on the AX-AM-VW91 labeled “HDMI IN”.

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Dip switch settings
Remove the access door located on the top of the AX-AM-VW91 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
• 5.8-inch screen:
Dip 4 Off - Dip 5 N/A
• 6.5-inch or higher screen:
Dip 4 On - Dip 5 N/A
Dip 2
If the vehicle has an aftermarket front
camera: On: Yes Off: No
CONFIGURING THE AX-AM-VW91
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-VW91
• Remove the main connector from the radio, then connect the male plug from the AX-AM-VW91
harness into the radio.
• Connect the factory male factory connector into the female plug from the AX-AM-VW91
harness .
• Connect the AX-AM-VW91 harness into the AX-AM-VW91 interface.
• Remove the LVDS (video) cable from the radio, then connect it to the AX-AM-VW91 interface
(LVDS OUT). (Figure A)
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-VW91
interface (LVDS IN).
• Connect the 10-pin harness with RCA jacks into the AX-AM-VW91 interface. (Figure A)

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Button Configuration
• The buttons on the factory radio, will be used to operate the AX-AM-VW91.
USER GUIDE
HDMI access
• Select AUX-IN as a source from the factory radio.
• Hold the “MEDIA” button for 2 seconds to switch between the factory screen and the
AX-AM-VW91 screen.
• Hold the “MENU” button (or press the top right corner of the touchscreen) to disable the
video-in-motion warning message.
Front camera access
• Ensure dip switch 2 is selected to “ON”.
• Hold the “MENU” button 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. Press the top right corner of the touchscreen, or drive over 10 mph, to cancel front camera mode
.
View Version Number
• Hold the “MEDIA” button for 8 seconds to enter the firmware information screen.

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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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