Car-Interface.com CI-TF-MFD2 User manual

Version 20.09.2017 CI-TF-MFD2
TV-Free
Video-in-motion Interface
CI-TF-MFD2
Compatible with Audi RNS-E,
Volkswagen MFD2/RNS2
and Skoda Nexus
navigation systems
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.

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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Setting the Dip-switches of the CAN-Box TV-500
1.4. Pin-assignments
2. Installation
3. Activation of the video-in-motion function
4. Specifications
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
CAN-box TV-500
HW_____ SW_____
Harness
TV-VN01
Take down the SW-version and HW-version of the interface boxes, and store this
manual for support purposes.

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1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Setting the Dip-switches of the Can-Box TV-500
Vehicle/ navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Dip 5
Dip 6
Audi Navi Plus RNS-E
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
VW/Skoda MFD2/RNS2/Nexus*
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
* With dip1 to OFF on vehicles with MFD2/RNS2/Nexus the included green cable is used to
activate the video-in-motion function.
Note: Dip switch functions of the TV-500
Dip 1 –activation TV-free
Dip 2 –no function
Dip 3 –no function
Dip 4 –no function
Dip 5 –CAN-bus termination resistor on the vehicle side
Dip 6 –CAN-bus termination resistor on the head-unit side
Requirements
Vehicle Audi A3, A4, TT (8J), VW Touareg; Golf 5, Touran, T5, Passat from
years 2006, Caddy Live, Skoda Octavia 2 and other vehicles with
MFD2/RNS2 navigation systems
Navigation Audi Navi Plus RNS-E, VW MFD2/RNS2 and Skoda Nexus
navigation systems
Attention! Audi A6 with Navi Plus RNS-E have analog speed signal.
Limitations
Audi Navi Plus RNS-E While the video-in-motion function is active, the navigation will
not work!

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1.4. Pin-assignments
Pin-assignment vehicle connector
Cable colour
Assignment
●●Red/Yellow
+12Volt Permanent Pin 15
●Brown
Ground Pin 12
●●Orange/Green
CAN HIGH Pin 9
●●Orange/Brown
CAN LOW Pin 10
Pin-assignment of the CAN-Box TV-500 (Molex 8pin)
Cable colour
Pin-No.
Assignment
●Yellow
Pin 4
CAN-HIGH –connection to the head-unit
●Blue
Pin 3
CAN-LOW –connection to the head-unit
●●Yellow/Black
Pin 8
CAN-HIGH –connection to the vehicle
●●Blue/Black
Pin 7
CAN-LOW –connection to the vehicle
●Red
Pin 1
+12V permanent
●Black
Pin 5
Ground
●Green
Pin 6
Activation of the video-in-motion function
(+12V = TV-free activated)
●White
Pin 2
Trigger output (+12V DC 500mA)
2. 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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Instruction for Audi A3 und A4 with RNS-E:
1. Remove the navigation computer from the centre console
with the accordant tool kit (not included).
2. Disconnect Quadlock connector from the backside of the
navigation computer and connect it to harness TV-VN01. If
the original Quadlock connector carries 12pin inserts,
disconnect the inserts and connect them to harness TV-VN01.
Connect TV-VN01 to the navigation computer.
Instruction for VW Touareg and T5 with MFD2/RNS2:
1. Remove the navigation computer from the centre console
with the accordant tool kit (not included).
2. Disconnect Quadlock connector from the backside of the
navigation computer and connect it to harness TV-VN01. If
the original Quadlock connector carries 12pin inserts,
disconnect the inserts and connect them to harness TV-VN01.
Connect TV-VN01 to the navigation computer.

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Instruction for VW Golf 5, Touran and Skoda with MFD2/RNS2/Nexus:
1. Remove decorative plastic panels of the navigation
computer carefully, remove the 4 TORX screws and pull the
navigation computer out of the centre console.
2. Disconnect Quadlock connector from the backside of the
navigation computer and connect it to harness TV-VN01. If
the original Quadlock connector carries 12pin inserts,
disconnect the inserts and connect them to harness TV-VN01.
Connect TV-VN01 to the navigation computer.
3. Activation of the video-in-motion function
On vehicles with RNS-E navigation system the video-in-
motion function is activated by long-pressing the “next
track” button when in TV-mode. As confirmation, the
head-unit’s button illumination will blink a few times
slowly. Repeat to deactivate, confirmation are a few fast
blinks. After ACC is switched off, the video-in-motion
function will be automatically deactivated.
Note: While the video-in-motion function is active, the navigation will not work! The loose
white and green cable are not required and must be isolated.
On vehicles with MFD2/RNS2 and Nexus navigation systems the video-in-motion can be
activated and deactivated by Dip 1 or alternatively by the included loose green cable in
connection with a switch (not included in delivery).
Video-in-motion permanent
With dip1 to ON the video-in-motion function is activated permanently without disturbing
the navigation performance.
Video-in-motion selective
With dip1 to OFF the included green cable is used to activate the video-in-motion function.
Connect a switch to the green cable and connect the green cable to +12V ACC.
●+12V = TV-Free is activated
●0V = TV-Free is not activated
Note: The loose white cable is not required and must be isolated.

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4. Specifications
Operation voltage 10.5 –14.8V
Stand-by power drain <2mA
Operation power drain ~60mA
Power consumption ~0,08W
Temperature range -30°C to +80°C
Weight 44g
Measurements (box only) W x H x D 76 x 27 x 54 mm
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