Crux ACPAD-01 User manual

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- Smart-Play Integraon system allows connecon of Android and other smartphones to the Audi non-MMI system.
- Made for Android Auto and CarPlay.
- Control Apps using the smartphone’s voice control feature or touch panel provided.
- Adds front and rear aermarket camera inputs.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
ACPAD-01
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios
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NOTES:
Vehicle MUST have a NAV buon
on the steering wheel controls.
ACPAD-01 Module Power/Video Harness LVDS In/Out Cable
Touch Panel AMI to 3.5mm Aux Adapter Cable
Smart-Play Interface Module Microphone OSD Controller
3.5mm Aux Cable 4K HDMI Cable Smart-Play Module Power Harness
PARTS INCLUDED:
Vehicle MUST have the MMI
controls on the radio.

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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:
ACPAD-01
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM:
MAIN
ACPAD-01
Smart-Play / Android Auto Integration
for Audi with Concert/Symphony Radios
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V IDEO
REAR CAMERA
FRONT CAMERA
Front Camera Manual Trigger
Front Camera 12V Power
Camera Ground
Rear Camera 12V Power
Rear Ground
Rear Camera Manual Trigger
OSD
CONTROL
PAD
OSD Control Pad is used to
adjust the settings. Must be
unplugged and stored after use.
LVDS
Adapter
Cable
Red
Red
Black
Black
Multi/IO
HDMI
Smart-Play Module
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HDMI
Power Port
+12V ACC (Red)
GND (Black)
Aux Cable
To factory
Aux Input
Microphone
OEM Smartphone
Cable
To Smartphone
USB Extension
Cable
To Cigarette
Lighter Wires
Blue
Green
LVDS
Video Board
To factory screen
From factory screen
12V ACC
Ground
CAN +
CAN -
Red
Black
White
Brown
Touch
Screen
Aux Out
Touch Panel
IN
OUT
Note: ON is down and OFF is up
DIP SETTING SCREEN SIZE VEHICLE
1 to 8 ALL OFF 7” A4, S4, A5, S5, Q5

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Carefully remove the dash panel
trim with a plasc pry tool. Work
your way around the panel to avoid
damaging it.
2. Unplug the connector behind the
dash panel trim.
3. Carefully remove the air vent using a
plasc pry tool. Work your way around
the vent to avoid damaging it.
4. Unplug the 2-pin connector behind
the air vent.
5. Remove the AC control module with
a plasc pry tool.
6. Unplug the 2 connectors behind the
AC control module.
7. Remove the 4 screws holding the
radio.
8. Unplug the radio connectors,
antenna and set aside the radio.
9. Remove the OEM screen by
removing the 4 T-20 torx screws on
each corner.
ACPAD-01
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios
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ACPAD-01
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios
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10. Unplug the 10 pin LVDS connector. 11. On a clean, at surface, remove
the 4 screws holding the screens metal
frame.
12. Using a at head screw driver,
carefully pry the locks to release the
metal frame.
13. Gently peel o the touch panel’s
protecve lm on both sides.
14. Lay the touch panel on top of the
OEM screen.
15. Reinstall the metal frame as shown
above being carefull not to damage the
exible circuit.
16. Reinstall the 4 screws holding the
metal frame. Touch panel installaon is
now complete
17. Connect the touch screen’s exible
circuit to the touch panel PCB/cable
provided.
18. Plug the 10-pin LVDS connector on
the LVDS cable provided to the OEM
screen.
19. Plug the OEM LVDS connector to
the LVDS cable provided in the kit.
20. Plug in the other end of the touch
panel PCB/cable to the Smart-Play
module port next to the HDMI port.
21. Install the front and rear cameras
(if applicable) and power using the
power wires provided.

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ACPAD-01
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
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22. Tap the Smart-Play module power
wires to the cigaree lighter wires
23. Plug in the 4K HDMI cable provided
with the kit to the Smart-Play module.
24. Plug the 2 pin power wire connector
to the Smart-Play module.
25. Plug in the 4K HDMI cable to the
ACPAD-01 module.
26. Plug in the USB extension cable to
the Smart-Play module.
27. Run the other end of the USB
extension cable to an accessible locaon.
28. Plug the AMI to 3.5mm Audio
adapter to the AMI port in the glove
box.
29. Run the 3.5mm plug cable towards
the radio. We suggest inserng it into
the hole as pictured above.
30. Plug the 3.5mm Audio plug to the Aux
input of the Smart-Play module.
31. Mount the microphone to the
desired locaon. Run the cable towards
the Smart-Play module locaon and
plug it into the Mic port.
Line Out (Aux) HDMI Power Port
USB Mic In
Touch

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ACPAD-01
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios
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32. Plug in a OEM smartphone cable to the USB extension cable
and test for other funconality. Control Android Auto and other
2-way mirroring devices using the touch screen.
33. Resintall the radio, AC control module and dash panel
trim by reversing the process.
To enter and exit the Smart-Play mode, press the NAV buon on the steering wheel controls for 2 seconds.
OPERATION:
OSD Control Pad
The OSD Seng Screen automacally pops up when the OSD Control Pad is connected.
ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) SETTINGS:
Use the OSD menu to make the necessary sengs. Remember to Run Save&Reboot aer the sengs are
made. Unplug the OSD Control Pad aer seng the cameras and keep it in a secure locaon in case it is needed
to change the sengs.
UP
DOWN
LEFT RIGHT
ENTER

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SMART-PLAY SETTING
Aer plugging in the OSD controller,
navigate down to LVDS Input and
set to ON. Push RIGHT buon to go
to the next menu.
Set Navi Brand to NV17 Navigate the OSD back
the main menu and go to
Save&Reboot then Run.
REAR AND FRONT CAMERA SETTING

ACPAD-01
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Dynamic Parking Guide Lines
To turn ON the Dynamic Parking Guide Lines, go the
Rear Input > Rear Set and turn ON Warning LANG.
Go back to the root menu and Run Save&Reboot.
Remember to unplug the OSD Control Pad otherwise
the unit will not funcon properly. Set the parking
brake on, start the car, put the gear in reverse, turn
the steering wheel all the way to the le and all the
way to right then put it in the center. The ACPAD-01
will calibrate automacally.
FRONT CAMERA SETTING
The front Camera will automacally show on the screen when the gear is put to Drive from Reverse. Set the delay
me on the OSD menu. Delay me can be set from 1 to 60 seconds aer a pung the car to drive from reverse.

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
Audi
2009 - 2016 A4, S4, A5, S5, Q5
ACPAD-01
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios
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COMPATIBLE RADIOS:
Symphony Radio
Concert Radio
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