Caraudio-Systems TV-Free TF-FSYNC54 User manual

Version 29.04.2015 TF-FSYNC54
TV-Free
Video-in-motion Interface
TF-FSYNC54
compatible with Ford, Lincoln
Sync system
with 54 pin connector
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. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-Box TV-500 modules
1.4. Pin-assignments
1.5. Connection schema
2. Installation
3. Activation of the video-in-motion function
4. Specifications
5. Technical support
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-FS54
Take down the SW-version and HW-version of the interface-boxes, and store this
manual for support purposes!
CAN-box TV-500
HW_____ SW_____
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1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Dip-switch settings of the Can-Box TV-500 modules
Setting the Dip-switches of the Can-Box TV-500 connected on the 500KB 8Pin Molex plug
Vehicle/ navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Dip 5
Dip 6
Video-in-motion permanent
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Video-in-motion selective*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
* With dip1 to OFF the included green cables are 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
Setting the Dip-switches of the Can-Box TV-500 connected on the 125KB 8Pin Molex plug
Vehicle/ navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Dip 5
Dip 6
Video-in-motion permanent
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Video-in-motion selective*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
* With dip1 to OFF the included green cables are 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 Ford, Lincoln
Navigation Sync with 54 pin connector
Limitations
Navigation 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
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)
Note: Cinch plugs on the harness forward the factory camera picture and AUX signal
and must therefore remain connected.
The open brown and white cables serve no function and must be isolated.
Assignment
+12Volt Permanent - Pin 1
Ground - Pin 37
CAN HIGH (500KB) - Pin 19
CAN LOW (500KB) - Pin 18
CAN HIGH (125KB) - Pin 16
CAN LOW (125KB) - Pin 17
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1.5. Connection schema
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 is
sleep-mode. In case the sleep-mode does not show success, disconnect the battery with a
resistor lead.
3. Activation of the video-in-motion function
The video-in-motion can be activated and deactivated by Dip 1 on both TV-500 modules or
alternatively by the included loose green cables in connection with a switch (not included in
delivery).
Video-in-motion permanent
With dip1 to ON on both TV-500 modules the video-in-motion function is activated
permanently. The navigation can not be used.
Video-in-motion selective (recommended for the use of navigation)
With dip1 to OFF on both TV-500 modules the included green cables are used to activate the
video-in-motion function.
Connect a switch to the green cables and connect the green cables to +12V ACC.
●+12V = TV-Free is activated
●0V = TV-Free is not activated
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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
5. Technical support
Caraudio-Systems Vertriebs GmbH
manufacturer/distribution
In den Fuchslöchern 3
D-67240 Bobenheim-Roxheim
email [e-mail]
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