Car-Interface CI-CARPLAY-NTG45 User manual

Instruction Manual
CarPlay Integration for Mercedes-Benz NTG 4.5/4.7
Model No.
CI-CARPLAY-NTG45
MB-SW Ver.
060603
CP-SW Ver.
C7.1
Manual Ver.
1.3
Date
Nov. 29. 2018

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Content:
 Warning 3
 Compatibility 5
 Features 6
 Package Components 7
 Connection Diagram 8
 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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Compatibility:
Brands
Class
Years
Original System
Mercedes-Benz
A Class (W176)
2012 - 2015
NTG 4.5/4.7 system with 5.8/7 inch
monitor
4 Pin LVDS connector
B Class (W246)
C Class (W204)
E Class (W212)
CLA (C117)
CLS (W218)
GLA (X156)
GLK (X204)
ML (W166)

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Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Mirroring
USB multimedia
FPG
PDC
2*CVBS in
Software update
Features:
Integrated 3 in 1 module supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and screen mirroring functions
Supports USB HD video and lossless music playback (APE, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA, etc.)
Offers 2 CVBS video-in for front/rear view camera
Support PDC (Parking Distance Control) and FPG (Flexible Parking Guidelines)
Supply 12V power to the backup camera
2 alternative ways display front view (DIP setting): display automatically when shifted from “R”gear or long press “BACK”button
VGA input for specific 360 panoramic system, offers a clearer picture
Operate by OEM Comand controller & steering wheel buttons
Support further software update by TF card

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Main Unit
Dimension: 143*102*26 mm
Quadlock Main Power Cable
4 pin LVDS Cable
Package Components:
USB/MIC Cable
Optional Component:
External Microphone
(Needed when a car without
OEM MIC)

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Connect to head unit
OEM Head Unit
OEM Screen
Provided 4pin LVDS Cable
CarPlay Integration for NTG4.5 OEM 4pin
LVDS Cable
Connection Diagram
OEM Quadlock
Connector
Main Quadlock Power Cable
Connect External MIC (Optional)
See chart A below
USB Connector
USB
SD
360 / VGA
LVDS 2
LVDS 1
POWER

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Chart A:
ACC_OUT
B+
GND
Supply power for DVR or other video
devices. Just connect the ACC_OUT(RED)
when use aftermarket front viewcamera
FM audio transmitter BT audio transmitter GND 2 Connect GND if there is any audio noise
NOTE! Other ways like connect to FM/BT audio transmitter
could be also used for audio transmission to factory radio.
LEFT_DET
RIGHT_DET
N/A
N/A
CAM_POWER Supply 12V power for backup camera
REVERSE Reverse detect (Connect to reverse light if
CAM_POWER cable does not output12V)
How to delivering audio to
OEM radio
REAR_CVBS Rear view camera video input
Connect to AUX interface after
activating OEM AUX function in
the engineering menu.
FRONT_CVBS
AUDIO OUT
Front view camera/DVR video input
AUX audio output (Connect to external
audio adapter kits for sound deliveringto
OEM radio)

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OFF
ON
ON
OFF
NOTE! Please reboot the interface for effective after changing any DIP setting.
DIP Setting:
PIN
ON
OFF
1
Disable Dynamic Parking Guideline
Enable Dynamic Parking Guideline
2
Disable 360 Panoramic
Enable 360 Panoramic
3
CVBS
VGA (360 mode)
4
Display front view camera for 10S automatically after shifted
from “R” gear
Skip front view camera (Long press “BACK” button to display front
view/DVR)
5
5.8 inch
7 inch
6
Keep “ON” status
-
7
Original Rear View Camera
Aftermarket Rear View Camera
8
External Microphone
Original Microphone

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It will switch to add on module UI automatically when a phone/USB stick
connected.
Operation Instruction:
How to switch from Original to Add-on interface
Long press “BACK”
OR
OEM UI
Add on Module
Interface
DVR Video in (DIP No. 4 must be OFF )
NOTE! It will skip DVR picture if not CVBS video
signal input or DIP No.4 is “ON “ status or switch
by “BACK” button on steering wheel.
Order: OEM - Add on - DVR - OEM
Apple
CarPlay
Android
Auto
DVR
Video
Return to
Original
Screen
Mirroring
USB
Multimedia
MB SW Ver.
CP SW Ver.
Add on module UI:

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○
1
○
3
○
2
○
4
○
5
○
1 : Click as return to the previous step; long press for switch mode:
OEM-Add on-DVR-OEM
○
2 : Turn the dial to move menu pointer
○
3 : Answer/Hang up phone call
○
4 : Long press 3S to activate Siri
○
5 : Long press 10S to reboot add on CarPlay module
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
○
4
○
1
○
5
○
3
○
2
○
1 : Menu-pointer switch to A area
○
2 : Menu-pointer switch to B area
○
3 : Bring up the menu of upper left
○
4 : Turn the dial to move menu-pointer
○
5 : Click as return to the previous step; long press
for switch mode: OEM-Add on-DVR-OEM
NOTE!
Make sure smartphone connect to original car stereo Bluetooth for
phone call audio delivering when using Android Auto.
NOT available for activating Google Assistant with factory buttons,
please use voice command “OK Google”instead.

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USB Multimedia Playback
Connect a USB memory stick, enter “USB” icon for playing
multimedia: Music, Picture, and Video.
Mirroring
Connect Android smartphone/iPhone with USB cable, and then
enter “MirrorLink” 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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