Crux Sightline ACPMB-50W User manual

ACPMB-50W
Smart-Play Integration with Multi Camera Inputs
for Select Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
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- Smart-Play Integraon system allows connecon of Android and other smartphones to the Mercedes Benz NTG5
infotainment system.
- Integrates wired/ wireless Android Auto and carplay
- Adds front and rear aermarket camera inputs.
- Retains funconality of the OEM backup camera if present.
- Includes a USB-3.5MM auxiliary audio adapter.
ACPMB-50W Module Vehicle Harnesses Smart-Play Interface Module
V i d e o H a r n e s s LVDS Cable USB to Aux Adapter
4K HDMI Cable Microphone OSD Controller
3.5mm Aux Cable Oponal USB cable sold seperately Smart-Play Module Power Harness

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MAIN
ACPMB-50
Smart-Play / Android Auto Integration
for Mercedes Benz with NTG5 System
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REAR CAMERA
FRONT CAMERA
Front Camera Manual Trigger
Front Camera
12V Power & Ground
Rear Camera
12V Power & Ground
Rear Camera Manual Trigger
OSD
CONTROL
PAD
OSD Control Pad is used to
adjust the settings. Must be
unplugged and stored after use.
5A Fuse
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
USB port Microphone
OEM Smartphone
Cable
To Smartphone
USB Extension
Cable
To Cigarette
Lighter Wires
Blue
Green
To Radio
From Radio
CAN Extension
Board
LVDS Cable
To the 12 pin insert on
Quadlock connector
From the 12 pin insert on
Quadlock connector
HDMI
Not Used
Red Wire (+12V)
Black Wire (ground)
Red Wire (+12V Battery)
Brown Wire (ground)
From factory
Quadlock
Connector
Red (ACC)
Brown (Ground)
USB-3.5MM
Audio Adapter
ACPMB-50W
Smart-Play Integration with Multi Camera Inputs
for Select Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
Note: ON is down and OFF is up
DIP SETTING SYSTEM SCREEN SIZE VEHICLE
1 to 8 ALL OFF NTG5.1 8” A, B, CLA, CLS, GLA, GLE, GLS
1 to 8 ALL OFF NTG5.1 7” A, B, CLA, CLS, GLA, GLE, GLS
4ON NTG5.2 8.4” C, GLC
4 & 7 ON NTG5.2 7” C, V, GLC
3 ON NTG5.5 12.3” S Class

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ACPMB-50W
Smart-Play Integration with Multi Camera Inputs
for Select Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
1. Remove plasc trim. 2. Remove the 2 T20 torx screws. 3. Carefully pull out up the whole
center panel.
4. Remove the 2 screws holding the
radio.
5. Pull out the radio. 6. Unplug the Quadlock connector.
7.Remove the 12-pin connector
(black) from the Quadlock
connector.
8. Remove the insert from the 12-
pin connector.
9. Install the 12-pin insert from the
ACPMB-50W harness to the 12-pin
connector.
10. Plug the 12-pin connector back
to the Quadlock connector.
11. Plug in the factory 12-pin insert
to the ACPMB-50W harness mate.
12. Plug the Quadlock connector
back to the radio.

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ACPMB-50W
Smart-Play Integration with Multi Camera Inputs
for Select Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
13. Tap the power wires on the
ACPMB-50W harness to the Quad-
lock connector wires as follows:
RED to Red (Baery)
Black to Brown (Ground)
14. Unplug the blue LVDS connector from the radio and plug it to the le side
LVDS port on the module.
Note every vehicle might not have the
same color LVDS connector.
15. Plug one end of the LVDS cable
provided in the kit to the right side
LVDS port on the module.
16. Plug the other end of the LVDS
cable to the radio.
17. Install the front and rear
cameras (if applicable) and power
using the power wires provided.
18. Tap the Smart-Play module
power wires to the cigaree lighter
wires as follows:
RED to Red (ACC)
Black to Brown (Ground)
19. Plug in the 4K HDMI cable
provided with the kit to the
Smart-Play module.
20. Plug the 2 pin power wire
connector to the Smart-Play
module.
Line Out (Aux) HDMI Power Port USB Mic In
From Radio To Radio

1 = Short press for Voice Command
2 = Short press for Return
3 = Rotate and push knob for Smart-Play navigaon
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for Select Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
21. Plug the other end of the 4K
HDMI cable to the ACPMB-50W
module HDMI port (le side).
22. Plug in the oponal USB
extension cable to the Smart-Play
module for wired AA/ Carplay
23. Run the other end of the USB
extension cable to an accessible
locaon.
24. Plug one end of the Aux cable
to the Smart-Play module and other
end to the USB to Aux adapter.
25. Plug the USB to Aux adapter to
the factory USB port.
26. Plug in the main power harness
to the ACPMB-50W module.
To enter and exit the Smart-Play mode, press the
back buon on the steering wheel controls for 2
seconds.
OPERATION:
1
2
3
Plug HDMI here

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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
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.

Crux Interfacing Solutions • Chatsworth, CA 91311
phone: [phone] • fax: [phone] • www.cruxinterfacing.com
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Smart-Play Integration with Multi Camera Inputs
for Select Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
WIRELESS CARPLAY/ WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO CONNECTION SETTINGS
Android Auto Wireless connecon
Have Android AutoLink OFF
Have wi & Bluetooth enabled.
Apple Carplay Wireless Connecon
Have wi & Bluetooth Connected
Wait for screen that will state
Use Carplay with “NV17W-WIFI”

On AutoLink Pro APP nd the Device
and Tap to Connect
Select “Start Now”
Crux Interfacing Solutions • Chatsworth, CA 91311
phone: [phone] • fax: [phone] • www.cruxinterfacing.com
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Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
SMARTPHONE MIRRIORING CONNECTION
Smartphone Mirroring Connecon for Iphones
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
or earlier: Swipe up from the boom
edge of screen
Airplay will pull up on sreen mirroring app
Select “ Airplay ”
Smartphone Mirroring Connecon for Androids
Enable Android AutoLink Download AutoLink Pro APP
Available in the “Play Store”

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INTERFACING SOLUTIONS
Sightline
Multi View Integration
ACPMB-50W
Smart-Play Integration with Multi Camera Inputs
for Select Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
REAR AND FRONT CAMERA SETTING
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. Re-
member 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 ACPMB-50W will
calibrate automacally.

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INTERFACING SOLUTIONS
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Multi View Integration
ACPMB-50W
Smart-Play Integration with Multi Camera Inputs
for Select Mercedes Benz Vehicles with NTG5 System
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.
Android Auto Screen CarPlay Screen
Mercedes Benz
2015 - 2017
2015 - 2018
2015 - Up
2015 - 2018
2015 - 2017
2015 - 2016
2017 - Up
A-class (W176)
B-class (W24)
C-class (W205)
CLA (C117)
CLS (W218)
E-class (W212)
G (W463)
2017 - Up
2015 - Up
2015 - Up
2015 - Up
2015 - 2018
2016 - 2018
2016 - 2018
GL (X166)
GLA (X156)
GLC (X253)
GLE (C292)
ML (W166)
SL (R231)
SLC (R172)