Crux ACPAD-01W User manual

Crux Interfacing Solutions • Chatsworth, CA 91311
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- Integrates wired/wireless Android Auto & CarPlay, smartphone mirroring.
- Smart-Play integration system allows connection of Android and other smartphones to the Audi non-MMI system
- Control Apps using the smartphone’s voice control feature or touch panel provided.
- Retains functionality of the OEM back-up camera, if present.
- Includes AMI to RCA auxiliary adapter cable.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
ACPAD-01W
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios
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NOTES:
on the steering wheel controls
or part will NOT function.
ACPAD-01W Module Power/Video Harness LVDS In/Out Cable
Touch Panel 6.5 inches included
Smart-Play Interface Module
* = Please measure your infotainment display
to match CRUX touch panel.
Email [email protected] with issues.
**= Please make sure AMI port or 3.5 mm AUX port is
present in vehicle
Microphone
OSD Controller
4K HDMI Cable
Smart-Play Module Power Harness
PARTS INCLUDED:
Vehicle MUST have the MMI
controls on the radio.
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AMI to 3.5mm Aux Adapter Cable**
(Optional, sold seperately)*
NOTE: Vehicle must have AUX Input port or AMI port

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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:
ACPAD-01W
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM:
MAIN
ACPAD-01W
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
(Optional, sold seperatly)
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
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
the vent to avoid damaging it.
4. Unplug the 2-pin connector behind
the air vent.
5. Remove the AC control module with 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-01W
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
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10. Unplug the 10 pin LVDS connector.
the 4 screws holding the screens metal
frame.
carefully pry the locks to release the
metal frame.
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
16. Reinstall the 4 screws holding the
now complete
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-01W
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
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22. Tap the Smart-Play module power 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-01W module.
26. Plug in the USB extension cable to
the Smart-Play module if wired CarPlay
/Android Auto is desired.
27. Run the other end of the USB
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 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
plug it into the Mic port.
Touch

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ACPAD-01W
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32. Plug in a OEM smartphone cable to the USB extension cable
For AA and other 2-way mirroring devices use the touch screen.
and test for wired CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
33. Resintall the radio, AC control module and dash panel
trim by reversing the process.
To enter and exit the Smart-Play mode, press theNAV
OPERATION:
OSD Control Pad
ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) SETTINGS:
Save&Reboot
UP
DOWN
LEFT RIGHT
ENTER

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SMART-PLAY SETTING
navigate down toLVDS Inputand
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

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Sightline
Multi View Integration
ACPAD-01W
WIRELESS CARPLAY/ WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO CONNECTION SETTINGS
Have Android AutoLink OFF .
Wait for screen that will state
Use Carplay with “NVF17W-WIFI ”
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios

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ACPAD-01W
SMARTPHONE MIRRIORING CONNECTION
Enable Wi-Fi and connect
to “ NV17W “ module
Open Control Center and Tap
Screen Mirroring
a. On iPhone X or later; iPad with
iPadOS 13 or later: Swipe down from the
upper-right corner of the screen.
b. On iPhone 8 or earlier or IOS 11
edge of screen
Airplay will pull up on sreen mirroring app
Select “ Airplay ”
Enable Android AutoLink Download AutoLink Pro APP
Available in the “Play Store”
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios

ACPAD-01W
Smart-Play Smartphone Connectivity Interface for
Audi Vehicles with Concert / Symphony Non MMI Radios
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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
brake on, start the car, put the gear in reverse, turn
way to right then put it in the center. The ACPAD-01W
FRONT CAMERA SETTING