Car-Interface.com CI-C1-C20 User manual

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c.LOGiC lite-Interface
CI-C1-C20
Compatible with navigation systems
Mercedes Benz
Comand 2.0
Comand APS CD
Product features
• full plug and play multimedia interface
•1 AV-input with separate IR-control channel
• control of after-market devices, e.g. DVB-T tuner, DVD-player, DVD-changer, …
• after-market rear-view camera input activation
• automatic switching to rear-view camera input (only from c.LOGiC-mode)
• rear-view camera power (+12V max. 1A)
• power on remote out trigger signal (+12V max. 1A) to switch on connected devices
• video-in-motion

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Contents
1. Prior to Installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
2. Connection schema
3. Installation
3.1. Connections to the Comand
3.2. Interconnecting Interface-box and harnesses
3.3. Connecting peripheral devices
3.3.1. AV-source
3.3.2. Installing AV-source’s IR-sensor additionally
3.3.3. After-market rear-view camera
4. Operation
4.1. Activation of the video-in-motion function
4.2. Selecting the c.LOGiC as current AV-source
4.3. Assigning device control
4.4. Button assignment table
4.5. Picture settings
4.6. Audio settings
5. Specifications
6. Connections (Interface-box)
Appendix A –Device control table

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Legal Information
By law, watching moving pictures while driving is prohibited, the driver must not be
distracted. We do not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury resulting,
directly or indirectly, from installation or operation of this product. This product should only
be used while standing or to display fixed menus or rear-view-camera video when the
vehicle is moving, for example the MP3 menu for DVD upgrades.
Changes/updates of the vehicle’s software can cause malfunctions of the interface. We
offer free software-updates for our interfaces for one year after purchase. To receive a free
update, the interface must be sent in at own cost. Labor cost for and other expenses
involved with the software-updates will not be refunded.
1. Prior to installation
Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The
place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
1.1. Delivery contents
If remote function for the connected devices shall be used, additionally an IR-
remote cable and Y-adapter are needed, see chapter AV-source .
Take down the SW-version and HW-version of the interface boxes, and store this
manual for support purposes.
Harness
C1C-ME20
Interface-Box
C1C-M01
HW_____ SW_____

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1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
Requirements
Vehicle Mercedes Benz C-Class (W203) til 04/2004, CL-Class (C215) from
09/2002 til 09/2003, CLK-Class (C208 W208) all years, CLK-Class
(C209 W209) til 05/2004 , E-Class (W210) all years , G-Modell
(W463) til 03/2007, ML-Class (W163) all jears, S-Class (W220)
from 09/2002 til 09/2003, SL-Class (R230) til 06/2004
Navigation Comand 2.0, Comand APS CD
Limitations
Factory-TV-tuner Must NOT be installed.
After-market rear-view cam Automatic switching to camera only works from c.LOGiC mode

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2. Connection schema
3. Installation
Switch off ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! If according to factory rules
disconnecting the battery has to be avoided, it is usually sufficient to put the vehicle in
sleep-mode. In case the sleep-mode does not show success, disconnect the battery with a
resistor lead.

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3.1. Connections to the Comand
Place of installation is behind the Comand. Remove the head-unit from the dash-board.
Remove shell from female 18pin AMP connector of C1C-ME20.
Transfer pins 2 (red), 11 (white), 3 and 12 (black) from female 18pin AMP connector
of C1C-ME20 to corresponding slots of female 18pin AMP connector of factory
harness. If occupied remove and isolate factory wires (take notes before removing).
Transfer pins 17 (blue) and 18 (yellow) from female 18pin AMP connector of C1C-
ME20 to corresponding slots of female 18pin AMP connector of factory harness. If
occupied connect additionally to the factory wires.
If existing transfer pins 5 and 6 from female 8pin C1 connector of factory harness to
corresponding slots of female 8pin C1 connector of C1C-ME20. If existing, other pins
remain in the factory connector.
Connect loose red wire of C1C-ME20 to pin 4
of chamber A (+12V battery power).
Connect loose black wire of C1C-ME20 to pin 8
of chamber A (ground).
Plug female 18pin AMP connector of vehicle
harness into C2 slot of Comand’s male
system connector.
Plug female 8pin C1 connector of harness
C1C-ME20 into C1 slot of Comand’s male
system connector.
C1
C2
A
B
8
4

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3.2. Interconnecting Interface-box and harnesses
Plug harness C1C-ME20 into 12pin Molex of Interface-box C1C-M01.
3.3. Connecting peripheral devices
It is possible to connect one after-market AV-source and an after-market rear-view camera
to the c.LOGiC Interface.
Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend to test-run the c.LOGiC
functions to detect incompatibility of vehicle, navigation, factory accessories or peripheral
devices as soon as possible.

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3.3.1. AV-source
The c.LOGiC interface has the possibility to connect and remotely control by navigation
buttons one pre-programmed device. The device list in the device control table (Appendix A)
shows the pre-programmed remote channels and the related IR-remote cables STA-xxx
which must be ordered separately for the control of the device.
Using the respective STA-xxx IR-control cable, interconnect the blue female 3pin AMP
connector of harness C1C-ME20 and the IR-port of the AV-source.
Using an RCA-cable, interconnect the female RCA-port Video In of the Interface-box
C1C-M01 with the AV-output of the AV-source.
The pink ACC-output wire (+12V max. 1A) of the 4pin cable can be connected to the
ACC-input wires of the connected device to switch it on. It carries +12V when the
head-unit is running.
3.3.2. Installing AV-source’s IR-sensor additionally
Additionally to the control via OEM navigation, it is possible to install the original IR-sensor
of a connected device. By using the respective Y-adapter (e.g. STA-Y35MM or STA-RJ12) for
the IR-Port of the connected device, the controls of navigation AND device’s IR-sensor can be
connected and used simultaneously. Installation of the IR-sensor is recommended as the
controls via navigation are limited, and not all functions may be covered.

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3.3.3. After-market rear-view camera
Connect the video RCA of the after-market rear-view camera to female
RCA connector R-CAM IN of Interface-box C1C-M01.
Connect the green wire of the 4pin cable to the camera power supply (+12V max. 1A)
of the after-market rear-view camera and the grey wire to ground of the vehicle. The
green wire is high (+12V max. 1A) when reverse gear is engaged. The white wire is
not connected and has to be isolated. In some cases it is possible that the automatic
switching does not work. In this case connect the white wire to the reverse gear light
(+12V).
Note: Automatic switching to camera only works from c.LOGiC mode.
4. Operation
4.1. Activation of the video-in-motion function
The video of the c.LOGiC is displayed also in motion.
Note: On vehicles with previously installed factory TV-tuner an extra video-in-motion
interface might be necessary. It is not possible to determine this prior to testing.
4.2. Selecting the c.LOGiC as current AV-source
Push TV button of Comand to choose the c.LOGiC as current AV-source.

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4.3. Assigning device control
After selecting the c.LOGiC as current AV source, longpress
the number “1”-button or shortpress the “RET”-button.
The display in the instruments will show “TV 1” and
“RC01”. Turn right knob until the device-related IR-code as
described in device control table (appendix A) is reached.
Push right knob to confirm the assignment.
If the vehicle has no MFD display in the instrument panel, you must count the notches when
turning the knob (to the right +1, to the left -1). At the same time, remember that the
starting point is channel RC01 (the first notch to the right is then already RC02).
Note: The IR-control channel is preset to RC-Code 41 compatible DVB-T tuners.
4.4. Button assignment table
The button assignment table shows which functions of the connected devices can be
executed by Comand buttons. Once the AV-input is activated, the Comand button in the left
column will execute the function described in the corresponding device column. The
function description equals the remote control buttons of the optional c.LOGiC remote
control or the additional device. On the additional device the writing may vary (e.g. AV
instead of Source).

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Additionally to the head-unit buttons, the steering-wheel buttons UP and DOWN can be
used for remote functions. DOWN-button has the same function as 17 on the head-unit and
UP-button has the same function as 18 on the head-unit.
4.5. Picture settings
By pressing the button 10, it is possible to switch
between 4:3 and 16:9 picture format
(Only possible on Comand APS CD/220).
To enter the picture settings menu longpress button 13.
The picture settings menu always starts with the
brightness settings. The respective current picture
value is displayed on the instrument panel.
Press the right knob to change from brightness to
colour and contrast (after contrast, the interface
starts again with brightness).
Turn the right knob to change the current picture
value. To quit the settings menu press button 13.
Button assignment table c.LOGiC Comand 2.0/APS CD/APS 220
COMAND
button
DVB-T
USB-LiNK
DVD-player
DVD-
changer
iPod®-control
Analog-tuner
1
SCAN
POWER
PLAY
PLAY
PLAY/PAUSE
SCAN
2
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
VOL +
3
EPG
EXIT
STOP
STOP
POWER
FM
4
←
←
←
←
←
CH -
4 long
DISPLAY
VOL-
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
5
OK
OK / PLAY
OK
OK
ENTER
MODE
6
→
→
→
→
→
CH +
6 long
AUDIO
VOL+
AUDIO
AUDIO
MUTE
FM
7
EXIT
MEDIA
PBC
DISC
SHUFFLE
MUTE
7 long
LANG
OSD
SUB
SUB
MUTE
8
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
VOL -
9
MENU
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
LIGHT
ADJUST
11
AV
MEDIA
AV
AV
EJECT
DISPLAY
11 long
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
14
↓
↓
TRACK +
TRACK +
TRACK +
CH +
15
↑
↑
TRACK -
TRACK -
TRACK -
CH -
16
OK
OK / PLAY
OK
OK
ENTER
MODE
17
CH -
TRACK -
TRACK -
TRACK -
TRACK -
CH -
18
CH +
TRACK +
TRACK +
TRACK +
TRACK +
CH +

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4.6. Audio settings
To enter the Comand’s audio settings menu press button 12.
5. Specifications
Operation voltage 10.5 –14.8V DC
Stand-by power drain <1mA
Operation power drain 240mA
Power consumption 3W
Temperature range -30°C to +80°C
Weight 95g
Measurements (box only) B x H x T 106 x 30 x 71 mm
6. Connections (Interface-box)
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