Caraudio-Systems USB-C25 User manual

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usbLOGiC USB-AV-Player
USB-C25
compatible with navigation systems
Mercedes Benz Comand 2.5
Product features
• USB-port for media up to 2 TB (2000GB)
• supports FAT32 and NTFS formatted media
• multi partition capable
• compatible with MP3, AVI, VOB, MOV, RMVB, JPG and many more
• last position memory
• integrated into and controllable by vehicle infotainment
• AV-input with IR-control channel
• control of after-market devices by OEM buttons, e.g. DVD-player, USB/iPod devices, …
• after-market rear-view camera input
• automatic switching to rear-view camera input (only from usbLOGiC mode)
• rear-view camera power (+12V max. 1A)
• rear-seat-entertainment AV-output
• optional remote control for full USB functions/rear-seat-entertainment
• power on remote out trigger signal (+12V max. 1A) to switch on connected devices
• video-in-motion

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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 USB-box USBC-M500
1.3.1. Automatic switching to rear-view camera
1.3.2. Deactivating usbLOGiC AV-input
2. Connection schema
3. Installation
3.1. Connections to the Comand
3.2. Interconnecting USB-box and harnesses
3.3. USB and optional IR-remote control set
3.4. Connecting peripheral devices
3.4.1. AV-source
3.4.2. Installing AV-source’s IR-sensor additionally
3.4.3. After-market rear-view camera
3.4.4. After-market rear-seat-entertainment
4. Operation
4.1. Activation of the video-in-motion function
4.2. Selecting the usbLOGiC as current AV-source
4.3. Switching between internal USB and AV-input
4.4. Assigning device control for connected AV-source
4.5. Button assignment table
4.6. Picture settings
4.7. Audio settings
5. Specifications
6. Connections (USB-box)
7. Technical support
Appendix A –Device control table
Appendix B –USB function manual

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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.
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
If remote function for a peripheral device shall be used, additionally an IR-remote cable and
Y-adapter are needed, see chapter AV-source.
Take down the SW-version and HW-version of the interface boxes, and store this
manual for support purposes.
USB-box
USBC-M500
HW_____ SW_____
Harness
C2C-MB25
Harness
C3C-AV
USB-installation socket USBC-EXT

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Dip switches
of USB-box
Dip switches
of USB-box
1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Setting the dip switches of the USB-box USBC-M500
The default dip switch settings of the USB-box
need to be changed ONLY if an after-market
rear-view camera shall be connected or if the AV
of the usbLOGiC shall be deactivated. The dip
switches are located inside the USB-box.
For changes it is necessary to open the box.
Default settings are:
dip1 = ON, dip2 = OFF, dip3 = ON
1.3.1. Automatic switching to rear-view camera
If an after-market rear-view camera shall be connected, in order for
the usbLOGiC to automatically switch to its camera input on engaged
reverse gear,
set dip2 = ON (up).
Note: With after-market cameras, automatic switching works only from
usbLOGiC mode.
1.3.2. Deactivating usbLOGiC AV-input
If no peripheral AV-source shall be connected to the usbLOGiC, we
recommend to disable the AV-input, to avoid customers switching by
mistake to black/no picture of the AV-input. In order to disable the
AV-input of the usbLOGiC,
set dip1 = OFF (down).
Requirements
Vehicle CL-class (C215) til 08/2002, S-class (W220) til 08/2002
Navigation Comand 2.5
Limitations
Factory-TV-tuner Must NOT be installed.
After-market rear-view cam Automatic switching to camera only works from usbLOGiC mode
USB-port Only for media which work with power supply by ONE single USB
connector

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2. Connection schema
3. 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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3.1. Connections to the Comand
Place of installation is behind the Comand. Remove the head-unit from the dash-board.
If female 8pin C1 connector of factory harness exists, transfer pins from female 8pin
C1 connector of C2C-MB25 to corresponding slots of female 8pin C1 connector of
factory harness. If slots are occupied remove and isolate factory wires (take notes
before removing).
Otherwise use female 8pin C1 connector of C2C-MB25 instead of factory connector.
Connect yellow loose wire (CAN high) C2C-MB25
to pin 18 of chamber C2. Connect loose blue wire
(CAN low) of C2C-MB25 to pin 17 of chamber C2.
Connect loose red wire of C2C-MB25 to pin 4
of chamber A (+12V battery power).
Connect loose black wire of C2C-MB25 to pin 8
of chamber A (ground).
Plug female 8pin C1 connector of factory harness
(if not existing, of C2C-MB25) into C1 slot of
Comand’s male system connector.
Plug male 5pin DIN connector of harness C2C-MB25 into female 5pin DIN socket on
the Comand’s rear.

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3.2. Interconnecting USB-box and harnesses
Plug harness C3C-AV into 6pin Molex of USB-box USBC-M500.
Plug harness C2C-MB25 into 14pin Molex of USB-box USBC-M500.
Plug female 18pin AMP-connector of C2C-MB25 into male 18pin AMP-socket of
USB-box USBC-M500.

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3.3. USB and optional IR-remote control set
Connect USB-connector of USB-installation socket USBC-EXT to USB-socket of
USB-box USBC-M500 and install the USBC-EXT socket in a well accessible location,
e.g. the glove-box. Make sure there is enough space to load USB-media.
Installation socket for the connection of USB-media.
The USB-IRSET consists of the external C3C-SENSOR IR-sensor and the USBC-RC IR-
remote control and can be used to control the usbLOGiC’s internal USB functions
additionally to the control through the navigations buttons. Connect the C3C-
SENSOR to the female black/red/blue 3pin AMP connector of harness C3C-AVIR and
locate the sensor in an accessible place.
3.4. Connecting peripheral devices
It is possible to connect an after-market AV-source, an after-market rear-view camera and
rear-seat-entertainment to the usbLOGiC.
Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend to test-run the usbLOGiC
functions to detect incompatibility of vehicle, navigation, factory accessories or peripheral
devices as soon as possible.

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3.4.1. AV-source
The usbLOGiC has the possibility to connect and remotely control by navigation buttons a
pre-programmed device. The device list in the device control table (appendix A) shows the
pre-programmed remote channels and the related IR-remote cables STA-xxx which must be
ordered separately for the control of the device.
Using the respective STA-xxx IR-control cable, interconnect the yellow female 3pin
AMP connector of harness C2C-MB25 and the IR-port of the AV-source.
Using an RCA-cable, interconnect the female RCA-port AV-IN of the USB-box
USBC-M500 with the AV-output of the AV-source.
The pink ACC-output wire (+12V max 1A) of harness C2C-MB25 can be connected to
the ACC-input wires of the connected device to switch it on. It carries +12V when the
head-unit is running.
3.4.2. Installing AV-source’s IR-sensor additionally
Additionally to the control via OEM navigation, it is possible to install the original IR-sensor
of a connected device. By using the respective Y-adapter (e.g. STA-Y35MM or STA-RJ12) for
the IR-Port of the connected device, the controls of navigation AND device’s IR-sensor can be
connected and used simultaneously. Installation of the IR-sensor is recommended as the
controls via navigation are limited, and not all functions may be covered.

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3.4.3. After-market rear-view camera
Connect the video RCA of the after-market rear-view camera to female
RCA connector R-CAM IN of USB-box USBC-M500.
Connect the green wire of C2C-MB25 to the camera power supply (+12V max. 1A)
The green wire is high (+12V) when reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Automatic switching to camera only works from usbLOGiC mode.
3.4.4. After-market rear-seat-entertainment
Using RCA-cables, connect the rear-seat-entertainment to the female RCA-connector
VIDEO OUT of USB-box USBC-M500.
Note: As the output is a full output, not shared with the video signal for the
navigation system, splitting the video with an RCA Y-cable might give a good enough
picture for two rear-seat-entertainment monitors. If not, or if connecting more than
two monitors, use a video splitter.

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4. Operation
4.1. Video-in-motion function
The video of the usbLOGiC is displayed also in motion.
Note: On vehicles with previously installed factory TV-tuner an extra video-in-motion
interface might be necessary. It is not possible to determine this prior to testing.
4.2. Selecting the usbLOGiC as current AV-source
Push TV button of Comand to choose the usbLOGiC as current AV-source.
4.3. Switching between internal USB and AV-input
After selecting the usbLOGiC as current AV source, longpress the right knob for the
“5”-button 3 seconds to switch between USB and AV-input. Repeat to switch back.
Note: If the AV-input is deactivated (see chapter “Deactivating usbLOGiC AV-input”), it is not
possible to switch to the usbLOGiC’s AV-input AV-IN.
4.4. Assigning device control for connected AV-source
After selecting the usbLOGiC as current AV source,
switch to the usbLOGiC’s AV-input. Now longpress
number the“1”-button or shortpress the “RET”-button.
The display in the instruments will show “TV 2” and
“RC01”. Turn right knob until the device-related IR-code
as described in device control table (appendix A) is
reached. Push right knob to confirm the assignment.
If the vehicle has no MFD display in the instrument panel, you must count the notches when
turning the knob (to the right +1, to the left -1). At the same time, remember that the
starting point is channel RC01 (the first notch to the right is then already RC02).
Note: If the AV-input is deactivated (see chapter “Deactivating usbLOGiC AV-input”), it is not
necessary, nor possible to assign device controls.

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4.5. Button assignment table
The button assignment table shows which functions of usbLOGiC and additionally connected
devices can be executed by Comand buttons. Once USB or AV-input mode is activated, the
Comand button in the left column will execute the function described in the corresponding
device column. The function description equals the remote control buttons of the optional
usbLOGiC remote control or the additional device. On the additional device the writing may
vary (e.g. AV instead of Source).
Additionally to the head-unit buttons, the steering-wheel buttons UP and DOWN can be
used for remote functions. DOWN-button has the same function as 17 on the head-unit and
UP-button has the same function as 18 on the head-unit.
Button assignment table usbLOGiC Comand 2.5
COMAND
button
Internal
USB
DVB-T
tuners
DVD-player
DVD-
changer
iPod®-control
Analog-tuner
1
POWER
SCAN
PLAY
PLAY
PLAY/PAUSE
SCAN
2
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
VOL +
3
EXIT
EPG
STOP
STOP
POWER
FM
4
←
←
←
←
←
CH -
4 long
VOL-
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
5
OK /
PLAY
OK
OK
OK
ENTER
MODE
6
→
→
→
→
→
CH +
6 long
VOL+
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MUTE
FM
7
MEDIA
EXIT
PBC
PBC
SHUFFLE
MUTE
7 long
OSD
LANG
ZOOM
DISC
MUTE
8
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
VOL -
9
SETUP
MENU
SETUP
SETUP
LIGHT
ADJUST
11
MEDIA
AV
AV
AV
EJECT
DISPLAY
11 long
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
14
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
VOL -
15
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
VOL +
16
OK /
PLAY
OK
OK
OK
ENTER
MODE
17
TRACK -
CH -
TRACK -
TRACK -
TRACK -
CH -
18
TRACK +
CH +
TRACK +
TRACK +
TRACK +
CH +

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4.6. Picture settings
By pressing the button 10, it is possible to switch
between 4:3 and 16:9 picture format
(Only possible on Comand APS CD/220).
To enter the picture settings menu longpress button 13.
The picture settings menu always starts with the
brightness settings. The respective current picture
value is displayed on the instrument panel.
Press the right knob to change from brightness to
colour and contrast (after contrast, the interface
starts again with brightness).
Turn the right knob to change the current picture
value. To quit the settings menu press button 13.
4.7. Audio settings
To enter the Comand’s audio settings menu press button 12.
5. Specifications
Operation voltage 10.5 –14.8V DC
Stand-by power drain <1mA
Operation power drain min. 450mA/max. 950mA
Power consumption min. 6W/max. 13W
Power rating USB-port 0,5A permanent (0,8A max)
Temperature range -30°C to +80°C
Weight 312g
Measurements (box only) B x H x T 135 x 30 x 105 mm
6. Connections (USB-box)

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7. Technical Support
Caraudio-Systems Vertriebs GmbH
manufacturer/distribution
In den Fuchslöchern 3
D-67240 Bobenheim-Roxheim
email [email protected]
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