Car-Interface CI-CARPLAY-MMI3G User manual

CI-CARPLAY-MMI3G
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CarPlay Integration for Audi MMI 3G system
Model No.
CI-CARPLAY-MMI3G
MCU Ver.
06.16
SW Ver.
5.0.X
Manual Ver.
1.0
Date
Dec. 21. 2018

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Content:
 Warning 3
 Compatibility 5
 Features 6
 Package Components 7
 Connection Diagram 8
 How to connect an external MIC (optional) 9
 DIP Setting 10
 Operation Instruction 11
 How to switch from original to add-on interface 11
 Apple CarPlay 12
 Android Auto 13
 Mirroring 14
 USB Multimedia Playback 14

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△
! Warning:
In order to protect the driving safety and avoid break the traffic law; please DO NOT operate the interface while driving.
The reversing surveillance function just is used in reversing assistance. Please check the entire surroundings whilereversing.
All steps of installation should be done by the well-trained specialist.
During installation, the ignition key should be taken off and after all installation finished, connect power cablelast.
Please DO NOT plug or pull the connected cables in the state of power-on, in order to avoid damaged monitor oraccessory.
Install wiring in a manner in which cables will not come in contact with metal parts. The wiring may be damaged by contact with
metal parts, resulting in fire and shocks. Avoid all contact with hot surfaces when wiring the main unit. High temperatures may
damage wiring, causing shorts, arcing and fires.
Please DO NOT put the product in the damp environment or water, in order to avoid electric shock，damaged and fire accident
caused by a short circuit.
Kindly check all components are in the box when receiving the product. If anything missing, inform to thesupplier/manufacturer.
Start the engine before loading, check the interface whether have function displayed, key control whether correct, thevehicle

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interface whether having a scratch. Please give the feedback to the supplier/manufacturer if there have any questions.
Please note that put the disassembled automotive components in a good way on the installation process, avoid scratching the
instrument panel, the leftovers of connecting cables need to handle and DO NOT leave it in the car. The connecting plug must be
insulated in order to short circuit.
The cables should be connected in a good way; the vehicle installation space is a little small, so reduce space usage as far as
possible. There should be a good plan about connect cables, avoid affecting the active component of connecting, such as control
components of turning the steering wheel, throttle and brake pedal. There need to be fastened after connecting cables in case of a
drop.

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NOTE! NOT available for select vehicles with MMI 3G Basic (Resolution 400*240).
Please switch to OEM UI before reversing on Audi Q7 MY with original rear view camera.
Compatibility:
Brands
Model
Years
Original System
Audi
A4/S4
2010 - 2015
Select vehicles with MMI 3G system,
7.0 inch monitor
4 pin LVDS connector
A5/S5
2010 - 2015
A6
2009 - 2011
Q5
2010 - 2017
Q7
2009 - 2011

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Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Mirroring
USB multimedia
Software update
Features:
Integrated 3 in 1 module supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and screen mirroringfunctions
Screen mirroring supports both iOS & Android devices
Supports USB HD video and lossless music playback (APE, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA, etc.)
Operate by OEM knob controller & steering wheel buttons
Support further software update

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Main Unit
Dimension: 130*105*30 mm
Quadlock Main Power Cable
4 pin LVDS Cable
Package Components:
USB Cable
Optional Component:
External Microphone
(Needed when a car without
OEM MIC)

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Connect to head unit
OEM
Head Unit
Provided female LVDS connects to
OEM male LVDS cable from screen
OEM Screen
Provided
4pin LVDS
Cable
Quadlock Main Power Cable
LVDS POWER/CAN USB
OEM Quadlock
Connector
CarPlay Integration for Audi MMI 3G
Connection Diagram
Air conditioning control panel
DIP SW
USB female Connector
OEM 18+2pin
connector

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How to connect an external MIC:
MIC+
MIC-
OEM quadlock connector
MIC+
MIC-
DONE
Connect the external microphone to pinout MIC+
and MIC- of OEM quadlock connector.
NOTE! Ignore this page if your car integrates original
microphone.

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OFF
ON
ON
OFF
NOTE! Please reboot the interface for effective after changing any DIP setting.
DIP Setting:
DIP NO.
Selection of car model
1
2
3
4
5
6
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
2013-2017 A4/S4/A5/S5/Q5
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
2010-2012 A4/S4/A5/S5/Q5
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
2009-2011 A6/Q7

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How to delivering audio to OEM
radio
NOTE! Make sure switch to “AUX” mode on original car stereo for audio
transmission before using the CarPlay integration. Please plug in an AMI cable if
AUX function hasn’t been activated.
Operation Instruction:
Long press “NAV” for 3s
Order: OEM - Add on - OEM
OEM UI
Add on
Module
Interface
Return to Original
Apple
CarPlay
Android
Auto
iOS
Mirroring
USB Multimedia
Android
Mirroring
Reserved
SW Ver.
Display multimedia
title when plug in &
play USB stick files
Add on module UI:
 How to switch from Original to Add-oninterface

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○
1 : Return to the previous step
○
2 : Turn the dial to move menu pointer; press for confirm
○
3 : Click as home button
○
4 : Long press 3S to activate Siri
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5 : Long press 7s to reset the interface module
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4
○
2
○
5
○
3
○
1
NOTE! Disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the
phone and car stereo when using Apple CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay
Return to add-on
module UI

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Android Auto
A area
B area
○
1
○
2
○
3
○
4
○
1 : Click for switching to A area; long press for
display the menu of upper left
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2 : Click for switching to B area; long press for
activating “Google voice assistant”
○
3 : Turn the dial to move menu-pointer; press for
confirm
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4 : Click as return to the previous step
NOTE!
Make sure smartphone connect to original car stereo Bluetooth for
phone call audio delivering when using Android Auto.

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USB Multimedia Playback
Connect a USB memory stick, it will play multimedia files (music, picture, video) automatically,
and will display the media title on the add on module main UI
Mirroring
Connect Android smartphone/iPhone with USB cable, and then
enter “AutoLink/Airplay” for screen mirroring.
NOTE!
Please always trust or allow when display a popup notification
Enabling “USB Debugging” on an Android device
Android device must connect to car stereo BT for all audio delivering

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