Crux RVCVW-73P User manual

IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION!
LIABILITY
AS ALWAYS, ALL LIABILITY OF THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER / INSTALLATION COMPANY.
IN THE CASE OF COMPATIBLE RADIOS FOR RVCVW-73P, PLEASE BE
AWARE THAT OPENING THE RADIO CAN BE A CUMBERSOME PROCESS FOR
INEXPERIENCED INSTALLERS, AND THE RADIO CAN EASILY BE DAMAGED.
CRUX OFFERS INSTALLATION SERVICE
AS IT MAY BE ESPECIALLY CHALLENGING FOR SOME INSTALLERS TO
ATTEMPT INSTALLATION OF RVCVW-73P, CRUX INTERFACING SOLUTIONS
NOW OFFERS INSTALLATION SERVICE, INTEGRATING THIS INTERFACE WITH
THE RADIO. THE COST OF THIS SERVICE IS AN ADDITIONAL $100. THE RADIO
MUST BE REMOVED AND SENT TO CRUX’S FACILITY. TURNAROUND TIME
IS APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. CONTACT CRUX INTERFACING SOLUTIONS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN USING THIS SERVICE.

REAR-VIEW INTEGRATION
SYSTEM FOR VOLKSWAGEN
VEHICLES WITH PREMIUM 8
RADIOS
RVCVW-73P
APPLICATIONS
VOLKSWAGEN
2011 - UP Vehicles equiped with this
premium 8 radio
CAMERAS
DIRECT FIT
Bettle LED, License Plate Style Light
Bettle Light Bulb, License Plate Style Light
CC
Golf Light Bulb, License Plate Style Light
Jetta, Early 2012
Jetta, Later 2012
Passat 2011 - 2012
Tiguan
Direct Fit Camera Housings may differ on vehicles
within the same model year.
UNIVERSAL
Golden base universal camera w/ 45˚Screw Type
Fora smooth and hassle free installation, we recommend
you read this install guide from start to finish. If you still have
anyquestions or run into any issues, weare here to help.
Technical Support
1.855.822.1348
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IMPORTANT
DO NOT DISCONNECT THE AIRBAG CONNECTION FROM
BEHIND THE RADIO PANEL
Step 1
GETTING STARTED
BEFORE REMOVING THE FACTORY RADIO
CHECK LIST
Disconnect negative side of
the battery toavoid any short
circuits during the installation.
Make sure the vehicleis
equipped with the VW
Premium 8 radio.
Withradio removed, look to
see how theinterface and
harness can be positioned
within the dash. Staying clear
of any major components or
HVAC system.
INFORMATION
INTERFACE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FEATURES
•Audio/Video 1 Input
•Audio/Video 2 Input
•Rear-View Camera Input
•RGB Navigation Input
•Audio Input / Output switcher
INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE
Step 3
• Reference INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Diagram for
Important installationnotes.
• Reference the detailed images on reverse side for
Step by Step installation instructions.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
Step 2
• Examine the provided camera and housing. Take notice
that the left license plate housing will be replaced with this
camera assembly.
• Route Camera wires thought vehicle and up towards the
back of the radio.
• Connect video RCA to CAM input of interface.
• Connect black wire to chassis ground. (Please don’t ground
to trunk lid, becausethis is not a good enough ground).
• Connect red Wire to Can Module’s Green Wire.
This is an auto reversetrigger. (Camerawill only turn on
when vehicle is put in reverse.) See diagram
INSTALLATIONOVERVIEW
6PIN TO 8PIN HARNESSBETWEEN INTERFACE AND
CAN MODULE. WIRE FUNCTIONS
INSTALLATIONOVERVIEW
4PIN CAN MODULE HARNESS. WIRE FUNCTIONS
6 PIN
Yellow
Black
Red
Green
White
Grey
Constant 12V
Chassis Ground
12v Acc power for video interface
Auto Reverse trigger 12v when vehicle is in reverse
•Reversesignalto interface. •Power to camera.
Signal switch
CAN bus control tointerface
Red
Brown
Grey
Blue
Constant 12V
Chassis Ground
Can -
Can +
INSTALLATION
OVERVIEW
8 PIN
4PIN
50 PIN
50 PIN
4 PIN
CAMERA ASSEMBLY
CAMERA
CAN
MODULE
IN OUT
From
Radio
screen
Connect RED wire of
Camera to GREEN Wire
between Can Module
and interface
(Green wire=Auto
reverse trigger
12V 250mA max)
Ground to Vehicle
chassis.
DO NOT GROUND
TO TRUNK LID.
Direct fit camera assemblies are
available for specific VW vehicles.
Camera assemblies replace the license plate
light housing for easy mounting.
(Camera Assemblies include the camera).
Source
select button.
Route to an
accessible
location on dash.
To switch source
Press hold 1.5sec,
then release.
OSD Menu
controls
Connections within Radio
To Radio’s main
board, Where
Screen was
previously
connected.
Sightline
VIDEOINTERFACE
Radio
Harness
VIDEO INPUTS
AUDIO
AV1 Input
AV2 Input
AudioOutput
DIP SW. NAV
RGB
1 2 CAM
(Must connect to
Vehicle AUX input)
Product Liability
This unit is installed within the Factory Radio which
requires it to be opened by the Installer.
CRUX Interfacing Solutions shall not be held liable for a
vehicle's electronic components in such case, thereby
it is the responsibility of the installer to verify and confirm
vehicle configuration as to product compatibility prior to
installation. Installer shall be responsible as to all liability
insurance to cover any damage that may arise through
installation. Likewise, CRUX's recommendation of an
installation facility shall not constitute any grounds for
responsibility or liability. Notwithstanding any other
provisions of this disclaimer, CRUX's maximum
combined liability shall be limited to the price paid for
the specific product that caused the alleged damages.

VOLKSWAGEN
2011 - UP Vehicles equiped with this
premium 8 radio
CAMERAS
DIRECT FIT
Bettle LED, License Plate Style Light
Bettle Light Bulb, License Plate Style Light
CC
Golf Light Bulb, License Plate Style Light
Jetta, Early 2012
Jetta, Later 2012
Passat 2011 - 2012
Tiguan
Direct Fit Camera Housings may differ on vehicles
within the same model year.
UNIVERSAL
Golden base universal camera w/ 45˚Screw Type
APPLICATIONS
Take out screw that is located at the top/rear
of radio.
4 screws hold the disc drive in place . Two on
each side. Unscrew for further disassembly.
Gain access to internals of factory radio by
removing top cover.
Carefully pull ribbon cable from radios main board.
Then, pull the disc drive out of radio.
Carefully disconnect the display’s ribbon cable
from the radio’s main board.
This blue ribbon connection will connect to the
original diplay port on the main board.
Connect interface daughter board in-line, between
the display’s ribbon cable and radio’s main board.
Inspect that the ribbon connections were properly
inserted.
Bend the radio’s cage with pliers. This allows for
Ribbon cable to exit the inside of the radio.
Ground (Brown)
12V Constant (Red)
Can - (Gray)
Can + (Blue)
Radio Connector.
Wire side view
Connect 12V Power, Ground, Can High & Can Low
wires to radio harness.
Pace interface in this location and re-install the
factory radio.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Proper connection, notice the daughter board’s
orientation. IN / OUT labels face up.
Adjust the interface display settings through the
OSD menu. See strep 5 on next page.
To unlock the ribbon connection, Lift the brown latch
until it pivots 90°.
REAR-VIEW INTEGRATION
SYSTEM FOR VOLKSWAGEN
VEHICLES WITH PREMIUM 8
RADIOS
RVCVW-73P
Product Liability
This unit is installed withintheFactory Radio which
requires it tobe opened by the Installer.
CRUX Interfacing Solutionsshall not be held liable for a
vehicle's electronic components insuch case, thereby
it is the responsibility of the installer to verify and confirm
vehicle configuration as to product compatibility prior to
installation. Installer shall be responsible as to all liability
insurance to cover any damagethatmay arise through
installation. Likewise, CRUX's recommendation of an
installation facility shall not constitute any grounds for
responsibility orliability. Notwithstanding any other
provisions ofthis disclaimer, CRUX's maximum
combined liability shall be limited to theprice paid for
the specific product that caused the alleged damages.

VOLKSWAGEN
2011 - UP Vehicles equiped with this
premium 8 radio
CAMERAS
DIRECT FIT
Bettle LED, License Plate Style Light
Bettle Light Bulb, License Plate Style Light
CC
Golf Light Bulb, License Plate Style Light
Jetta, Early 2012
Jetta, Later 2012
Passat 2011 - 2012
Tiguan
Direct Fit Camera Housings may differ on vehicles
within the same model year.
UNIVERSAL
Golden base universal camera w/ 45˚Screw Type
APPLICATIONS
7 8
DIP ON
Factory Screen > RGB > AV1 > AV2
Setthe dip switches on theinterface according to the
functions the interface need to perform.
Prior tomounting the radio back in its place, turn the system
on and make display adjustmentas needed.
TheOn Screen Display (OSD) menuis accessed and
controlled by the three buttons on the interface.
OSD Menu 1
Access to the adjustment controls for better video quality.
(Contrast/ Brightness / Saturation / Sharpness)
To exit, let the menu time out.
To exit, let the menu time out.
OSD Menu 2
Access to the adjustment controls to center the image within
thescreen.
•Lens angle
-170 degrees
•Resolution
- 420 TV lines
• Minimum illumination
- 0.2 Lux
• Voltage
- 12v
•Operation temp.
- (-22ºF to 176ºF)
• NTSC
• Reference lines
• Shutter speed
- 1/60s - 20us
• Waterproof
•Pixels
- 656x492
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
•RGB video amplitude
- 0.7Vpp with 75 ohm impedance
-NTSC resolution (400x240, 480x240)
of navigation is allowed
• Sync amplitudein RGB - navi port
- 3˜5Vppwith 5kK ohm impedance
-Sync shouldbeNTSC compositewith
negative polarity
• AV1,AV2,Cam video amplitude
-0.7Vpp with 75 ohmimpedance
• AV1,AV2,Cam standar
- NTSC / PAL / SECAM automatic switch
• Normal work power consumption
- 2.4W (0.2A @12V)
• Standby current
- <5mA
• Standby start
- 10 seconds after theuser switch off the
CD unit
•Reverse trigger threshold
- >5V trigger
INTERFACE PARAMETERS
Step 4
SETTINGS
ADJUSTING THE INTERFACE DISPLAY SETTINGS
Step 5
Press and release to switch to the next input.
If Right handed steering wheel controls are present,
the return button can also be used to switchbetween
interface inputs.
• This is the sequence of operation for toggling through the
Input sources.
• The interface begins the sequence over after toggling
past AV2.
IMPORTANT
• Camera source will always take priority when the vehicle is
put into reverse.
• When the vehicle is turned off and allowed to power down,
the display will always revert back to “factory screen.”
SELECTING INPUT SOURCE
THROUGH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
SELECTING INPUT SOURCE
SEQUENCE
OK
SETTINGS
SETTING THE DIP SWITCHES
DIP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7,8
ON (Down)
RGB input enabled
AVI input enabled
AV2 input enabled
RGB resolution = HD
When using aftermarket
back-up camera
ON for IR programming
/ Display calibration
OFF (UP)
RGB input disabled
AVI input disabled
AV2 input disabled
RGB resolution = normal NTSC
Vehicle LCD accepts (480x240)
When Vehicle has OEM camera
OFF for Normal operation
No Function, OFF position
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SYSTEM FOR VOLKSWAGEN
VEHICLES WITH PREMIUM 8
RADIOS
RVCVW-73P
FUNCTIONALITYSPECS
Press and release to switch to the next input.
Press and release to access OSD Menu 1.
Press and release either button forthe
desired adjustment.
There is asequence to selecting the desired source.
Reference the “SEQUENCE” portion of this section.
SELECTING INPUT SOURCE
USING THE SOURCE SELECTBUTTON
50 PIN
Menu
Menu
+
-
+
-
Press and release 2 times to access
OSD Menu 2.
Press and release either button for the
desired adjustment.
Menu
+
-
Product Liability
This unit is installed withintheFactory Radio which
requires it tobe opened by the Installer.
CRUX Interfacing Solutionsshall not be held liable for a
vehicle's electronic components insuch case, thereby
it is the responsibility of the installer to verify and confirm
vehicle configuration as to product compatibility prior to
installation. Installer shall be responsible as to all liability
insurance to cover any damagethatmay arise through
installation. Likewise, CRUX's recommendation of an
installation facility shall not constitute any grounds for
responsibility orliability. Notwithstanding any other
provisions ofthis disclaimer, CRUX's maximum
combined liability shall be limited to theprice paid for
the specific product that caused the alleged damages.