Caraudio-Systems usbLOGIC USB-MFD2 User manual

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usbLOGiC USB-AV-Player
USB-MFD2
For navigation systems
Volkswagen MFD2/RNS2
Skoda Nexus
Only for vehicles WITHOUT factory rear-view camera
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
• 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 CAN-box TV-400
1.4. Setting the dip switches of the USB-box USBC-M500
1.4.1. Automatic switching to rear-view camera
1.4.2. Deactivating usbLOGiC AV-input
2. Connection schema
3. Installation
3.1. Interconnecting USB-box, CAN-box and harnesses
3.2. Connections to head-unit
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
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, additional an IR-
remote cable and Y-adapter are needed, see chapter AV-source .
CAN-box
TV-400
HW_____
SW _____
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
C3C-VW02
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 CAN-box TV-400
1.4. 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
1.4.1. 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).
1.4.2. 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 Volkswagen and Skoda
Navigation MFD2/RNS2 or Nexus navigation
Limitations
Factory-TV-tuner Must NOT be installed.
USB-port Only for media which work with power supply by ONE single USB
connector.
All vehicles dip 1 ON, dip 2 OFF, dip 3 OFF

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2. Connection schema

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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.
Place of installation is behind the head-unit.
3.1. Interconnecting USB-box, CAN-box and harnesses
Plug harness C3C-AV into 6pin Molex of USB-box USBC-M500.
Plug harness C3C-VW02 into 8pin Molex of CAN-box TV-400.
Plug harness C3C-VW02 into 14pin Molex of USB-box USBC-M500.
Plug female 18pin AMP-connector of C3C-VW02 into male 18pin AMP-socket of
USB-box USBC-M500.

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3.2. Connections to head-unit
Remove the head-unit from the dash-board.
Transfer female Quadlock connector from the back of the head-unit to male
Quadlock connector of harness C3C-VW02.
Plug female Quadlock connector of C3C-VW02 into male Quadlock socket of
head-unit.
Plug female 18pin AMP-connector of C3C-VW02 into male 18pin AMP-socket of
head-unit.
Note: If the 18pin AMP-socket of the head-unit is already occupied, the vehicle probably has
a factory rear-view camera or a factory TV-tuner. In case of a factory tuner, it must be
uninstalled: disconnect the female 18pin AMP-connector of the factory harness and
disconnect all wires from the factory TV-tuner. In case of a factory rear-view camera you
have ordered/received the wrong product, call for support.

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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, 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 C3C-VW02 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 C3C-VW02 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 C3C-VW02 to the camera power supply (max. 1A)
The green wire is high (+12V) when reverse gear is engaged.
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. Activation of the video-in-motion function
The video-in-motion function is activated permanently without disturbing the navigation
performance.
4.2. Selecting the usbLOGiC as current AV-source
CD-Version - Push AUX button of head-unit, then select
TV to choose the usbLOGiC as current AV-source.
DVD-Version - Push CD button of head-unit, then select
AUX 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, push the right knob for 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 key “1”. The MFD will display “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 (for example in case of retrofitted
navigation systems), 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 head-unit buttons. Once USB or AV-input mode is activated, the
head-unit 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 15 on the head-unit and
UP-button has the same function as 16 on the head-unit.
Button assignment table usbLOGiC MFD2/RNS2/Nexus
Head-
unit
button
Internal
USB
DVB-T
tuners
DVD-player
DVD-
changer
iPod®-control
Analog-tuner
1
POWER
OK
PLAY
PLAY
PLAY/PAUSE
SCAN
2
MEDIA
AV
AV
AV
EJECT
MODE
3
VOL+
EPG
PBC
PBC
SHUFFLE
FM
4
VOL-
INFO
TITLE
TITLE
REPEAT
INFO
5
ZOOM
SCAN
ZOOM
DISC
SCAN
6
SETUP
MENU
SETUP
SETUP
LIGHT
ADJUST
7
MEDIA
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
8
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
9
→
→
→
→
→
CH +
10
←
←
←
←
←
CH -
12
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
VOL -
13
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
VOL +
14
OK /
PLAY
OK
OK
OK
ENTER
MODE
11
EXIT
EXIT
STOP
STOP
PLAY
MUTE
15
TRACK -
CH -
TRACK -
TRACK -
TRACK -
CH -
16
TRACK +
CH +
TRACK +
TRACK +
TRACK +
CH +

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4.6. Picture settings
By pressing the button 17, it is possible to switch between 4:3 and 16:9 picture format.
To enter the picture settings menu longpress button 11.
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 “ESC”-button.
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 NavLinkz GmbH
manufacturer/distribution corporate sales/tech dealer-support
Rheinhorststr. 22 Eurotec-Ring 45
D-67071 Ludwigshafen am Rhein D-47445 Moers
phone [phone]
email [email protected]
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