Connects2 Adaptiv Lite ADVL-BM2 User manual

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CONTENTS
Contents
About 3
Connection Diagram 4-5
Quick Start Guide 6-7
System 8-9
Sound Settings 10
DAB 11-12
Video - HDMI 13
Video - DVBT 14-15
Video - AV In 16
Media - USB/SD 17-21
Media - iPod 22-23
File Transfer 24-25
Info/Update 25
Technical Specications 26

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ABOUT
Adaptiv
Adaptiv Lite is a new brand from Connects2, which allows extensive multimedia
upgrades to the OEM screen.
The plug and play, all in one interface adds, USB/SD, AV In and an input for an after-
market reverse camera. Optional modules allow the ability to add DAB Digital Radio
(ADV-DAB), DVBT TV (ADV-DVBT), HDMI (ADV-HDMI) and Bluetooth (ADV-BT). There is
also an input which allows an aftermarket reverse camera to be connected.
All features are controlled via the OEM rotary commander.
Application
BMW
1 Series E81 2007-2011, E82 2007-2013, E87 2004-2011, E88 2007-2014
3 Series E90, E91, E92, E93 2005-2012
5 Series E60 2004-2010
X5 E70 2006-2013
Vehicles with CCC iDrive 6.5” and 8.8” screens.
Kit Includes
Adaptiv Interface, LVDS In/Out Cables, Car specic T-Harness and AV In Cable.
Prior to installation
Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installa-
tion. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
Connects2 cannot be held responsible for the installation of this product.
Technical Support
Connects2 want to provide a fast and suitable resolution should you encounter any
technical issues. With this in mind, when contacting Connects2, try to provide as much
Information as possible. This will speed up the process and help us to help you.
Please use our dedicated online technical support centre: support.connects2.com

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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A
B
CONNECTION DIAGRAM - ADAPTIV AUDI MIB PLATFORM
Audi Multimedia
C
D
E
F
LVDS OUT LVDS IN

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1. Remove the OEM head unit and disconnect the main power Quadlock (A). If there is a
bre optic cable, unplug this and connect into the supplied Quadlock (E).
2. Disconnect 10 pin LVDS connector (B) from the rear of the OEM head unit.
3. Connect this 10 pin LVDS connector to the “LVDS OUT” on the Adaptiv interface.
4. Connect the LVDS cable supplied (C) into the OEM head unit, connect the other end
of this cable to “LVDS IN” on the Adaptiv interface.
5. Make all required module connections such as DAB, DVBT, HDMI.
6. Connect the supplied 24 way power and speaker connector (D) to the Adaptiv
interface, connect the male Quadlock connector (E) into the OEM head unit, Connect
the female Quadlock connector (F) into the OEM male Quadlock connector (A)
disconnected in step1.

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2. In order to activate your Adaptiv product, press and
hold the MENU button on your OEM rotary commander
in the centre armrest console. The screen will switch to
the Adaptiv start up screen.
QUICK START GUIDE
1. Before using your Adaptiv product, please ensure that the
Aux in option is selected on your OEM head unit. If your head
unit does not have the Aux in activated from factory, the Adap-
tiv interface is capable of activating the Aux input in the Adaptiv
menu (see page 9).
This allows the Adaptiv product to use the Aux In source for its
wide range of multimedia inputs.

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3. Main Menu - Use the rotary commander to scroll left
across to the System icon. Press down on the rotary
commander to select System.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE
4. Scroll down to Language and select the required
language.
5. In order to exit Adaptiv and return to the OEM head unit
menu, press and hold the MENU button. A single press of
menu will go back one screen within Adaptiv mode.
Selecting the ‘CAR’ icon on the Adaptiv homescreen with the
rotary commander also exits Adaptiv mode.

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SYSTEM
Video in Motion Enable
Enables/Disables video playback whilst the vehicle is in
motion.
This feature is turned off by default. It is the drivers
responsibility to obey local trafc laws.
Aftermarket Camera Enable
The Adaptiv interface allows the input of an aftermarket
camera into the OEM screen. This feature is turned off by
default and should only be enabled if an
aftermarket camera is connected. If an OEM camera or
parking sensors are tted, they will continue to function as
normal when reverse gear is engaged.
HDMI Input
Switch between Apple and Android devices. Apple or
Android specic connections are not included.
Colour
Allows the user to change the colour scheme. The
colour is set to red/white by default.
The System menu allows the user to customise
and select various options.

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SYSTEM SYSTEM
Language
Allows the user to change language of the Adaptiv inter-
face. The interface is set by default to English.
Video Input
Change the Brightness/Contrast of the picture for AV In.
Car Aux Activation
The Adaptiv interface allows the activation of the OEM
Aux input if your vehicle does not currently have this
enabled. Select this menu item and follow the instructions
on the vehicle display in order to activate the Aux input.

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SOUND SETTINGS
The sound settings menu allows the user to set the volume level of
an audio source independantly. When switching the source, the
volume level will be automatically adjusted to the user dened
level.
Move the volume controller up or down to increase or decrease the
volume gain level.

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DAB DIGITAL RADIO
Before Use
Please ensure the optional ADV-DAB module is connected to the
Adaptiv interface and that the DAB antenna is connected. Note
that the dipswitch on the ADV-DAB module should be in the On
position. This outputs 5V power to the DAB antenna.
Selecting DAB
Scroll to the DAB icon on the Adaptiv homescreen.
Scanning
When DAB is rst selected, you must scan in order to nd available
DAB stations. Select the Scan icon . After scanning, the rst
available station will be heard and will be shown on the display.
Key to Icons
Scan
Station List
Current station Info
Alphabetical
View
Ensemble View

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DAB DIGITAL RADIO
Radio station info display
Storing Presets
To store a preset, select the desired radio station. Select the Preset
icon from the right hand side of the display. Scroll to the required
preset button (1-10) on the station presets display. Press and hold
the rotary commander to save the preset. The station name will
then be shown within the preset icon. It is possible to store 10
presets.
Station Presets display
Station List display

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DAB DIGITAL RADIO
Radio station info display
Station Presets display
Station List display
VIDEO - HDMI
Before Use
Please ensure the ADV-HDMI module is connected to the
Adaptiv interface. The ADV-HDMI module is supplied with a
female HDMI socket which allows connection of Apple/Android
devices with HDMI out (Device specic adapters not included).
Selecting HDMI
Scroll to Video on the Adaptiv homescreen and select with the
rotary commander. Select the HDMI icon .
Playback
The HDMI source allows high resolution multimedia playback from
a variety of Apple/Android devices. The multimedia content must
be controlled from the device itself.
Exit HDMI
Press the Menu button on the rotary commander.

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Left direction Right direction
Up direction Down direction
Search channel
VIDEO - DVBT TV
Before Use
Please ensure the optional ADV-DVBT module is connected to the
Adaptiv interface and the DVBT antennas are connected.
Selecting TV
Scroll to Video on the Adaptiv homescreen and select the TV icon
with the rotary commander.
Scanning
When TV is rst selected, you must scan in order to nd available TV
stations. Select the Scan icon located on the lower menu
bar on the second menu page.
Select
Back Channel
Information
Record Duration
(Requires USB key
to be connected
to the DVBT Tuner)
System setting
menu

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VIDEO - DVBT TV
Exit TV
Press the MENU button on the rotary commander.
VIDEO - DVBT TV

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VIDEO - AV IN
The AV In feature allows audio/video input of any devices with a
composite output (Aux L, Aux R and Video). Control is from the
connected device.
Selecting AV In
Scroll to Video on the Adaptiv homescreen. Select the AV In icon
on the Adaptiv homescreen.
Exit AV In
Press the MENU button on the rotary commander.
Aftermarket Reverse Camera Input
The supplied AV In cable also includes an option to connect an
aftermarket reverse camera. This option can be enabled in the
System settings menu under ‘Aftermarket Camera Enable’.

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VIDEO - AV IN
Selecting USB/SD
Ensure that a USB or SD card is inserted into the Adaptiv interface
Multimedia or HDMI socket. Scroll to Media on the Adaptiv
homescreen. Select the USB icon or the SD icon as required.
MEDIA - USB/SD
The operation and features are the same
when using USB or SD.
File Formats Supported
The following le formats are supported:
Audio
- MP3
- AAC
- FLAC
- APE
Video
- MPEG
- AVI
- FLV
- WMV
- MP4
- MKV
- OGM
Image
- JPEG
- PNG
- GIF
USB/SD Playback
USB/SD Playback display

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Previous track Next track
Play / Pause
Repeat
Shufe
Play list
Select once to repeat the song
Select twice to repeat/loop.
Select this to shufe and play
tracks at random.
MEDIA - USB/SD
Key to Icons

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Select once to repeat the song
Select twice to repeat/loop.
Open music les on USB/SD media
Open movie les on USB/SD media
Open image les on USB/SD media
Open all les on the USB/SD media (Folder Structure)
MEDIA - USB/SD
Key to Icons - Movie playback
Previous track Next track
Play / Pause Stop
Fast forward Back to previous menu
Movie playback

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Images - Menu
MEDIA - USB & SD CARD OPERATION
Images which are saved on the SD-Card or USB device can be
displayed on the Adaptiv unit startup screen.
Any supported image format can be used. To do this, select the icon
in the bottom left corner, as shown in the picture above.