Caraudio-Systems TV-Free TF-NTG5 User manual

Version 10.03.2020 TF-NTG5
TV-Free
Video-in-motion Interface
TF-NTG5
Compatible with Mercedes Benz
Comand Online NTG5 / NTG5.1
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
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-MBN5
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
Video-in-motion permanent
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Video-in-motion selective*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
* With dip1 to OFF 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
1.4. Pin-assignments
Pin-assignment vehicle connector
Cable colour
Assignment
● Red
+12Volt Permanent 15
● Brown
Ground Pin 12
●● Yellow/White ; ●● Brown/Red ;
●● Purple/White
CAN HIGH Chamber B -Pin 9
● Yellow ; ● Brown ;
● Purple
CAN LOW Chamber B - Pin 3
Requirements
Vehicle Mercedes Benz C-class (W205), CLS (C218) facelift,
S-class (W222), V-class (W477) and more types.
Navigation COMAND NTG5, COMAND NTG5.1

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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 is
sleep-mode. In case the sleep-mode does not show success, disconnect the battery with a
resistor lead.
S-Class: Place of installation is at the head-unit, this is behind the flap below the control
unit. Monitor and the control unit must NOT be removed!
The centre console must be loosened in S-Class (W222) and pushed back. In luxury models
with separate rear seats the centre console is continuous and the rear seats must be
removed, too.
The vehicle is very responsive to disconnected vehicle parts while battery is connected.
Therefore the error memory of the vehicle must be deleted after installation.
Note: Any existing fiber optical cables on the original Quadlock plug must be reconnected to
the TV-MBN5 harness.

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3. Activation of the video-in-motion function
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.
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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