InCarTec 27-878 User manual

Instruction Manual
27-878
CarPlay Integration for Volkswagen MIB2 System

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Content:
Warning
Compatibility
Features
Package Components
Connection Diagram
DIP Setting
Operation Instruction
How to switch from original to add-on interface
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Mirroring
USB Multimedia Playback
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!Warning:
In order to protect the driving safety and avoid break the traffic law; please DO NOT operate the interface while driving.
The reversing surveillance function just is used in reversing assistance. Please check the entire surroundings while reversing.
All steps of installation should be done by the well-trained specialist.
During installation, the ignition key should be taken off and after all installation finished, connect power cable last.
Please DO NOT plug or pull the connected cables in the state of power-on, in order to avoid damaged monitor or accessory.
Install wiring in a manner in which cables will not come in contact with metal parts. The wiring may be damaged by contact with
metal parts, resulting in fire and shocks. Avoid all contact with hot surfaces when wiring the main unit. High temperatures may
damage wiring, causing shorts, arcing and fires.
Please DO NOT put the product in the damp environment or water, in order to avoid electric shock，damaged and fire accident
caused by a short circuit.
Kindly check all components are in the box when receiving the product. If anything missing, inform to the supplier/manufacturer.
Start the engine before loading, check the interface whether have function displayed, key control whether correct, the vehicle

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interface whether having a scratch. Please give the feedback to the supplier/manufacturer if there have any questions.
Please note that put the disassembled automotive components in a good way on the installation process, avoid scratching the
instrument panel, the leftovers of connecting cables need to handle and DO NOT leave it in the car. The connecting plug must be
insulated in order to short circuit.
The cables should be connected in a good way, the vehicle installation space is a little small, so reduce space usage as far as
possible. There should be a good plan about connect cables, avoid affecting the active component of connecting, such as control
components of turning the steering wheel, throttle and brake pedal. There need to be fastened after connecting cables in case of a
drop.

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Compatibility:
Brands
Models
Years
Original System
Volkswagen/Porsche
Golf, Passat, Polo, Tiguan, Magotan, Jetta,
Beetle, Fox, etc.Porsche PCM4.0
2016 -
MIB II system with 5.8”/6.5"/8" OEM
screen and CD player in the glove
compartment
PCM4.0with 6.5"/8" OEM screen and
CD player in the glove compartment
NOTE! This interface DO NOT available for 9.2 inch OEM radio yet.

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Features:
Integrated 3 in 1 module supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and screen mirroring functions
Support USB HD video and lossless music playback (APE, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA, etc.)
Offers 2 CVBS video in for front/rear view camera
Support PDC (Parking Distance Control) and FPG (Flexible Parking Guidelines)
Supply 12V power to the backup camera
2 alternative ways display front view (DIP setting): display automatically when shifted from “R” gear or click “DVR” icon
VGA input for specific 360 panoramic system, offers a clearer picture
Operate by OEM buttons & touch screen
Support further software update by TF card
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Mirroring
USB multimedia
FPG
PDC
2*CVBS in
Software update

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Package Components:
Main Unit
Dimension: 143*102*26 mm
Quadlock Main Power Cable
4 pin LVDS Cable
USB/MIC Cable
Optional Component:
External Microphone
(Needed when a car without
OEM MIC)

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Connection Diagram
CarPlay Integration for MIB2 System
See chart A below
OEM Screen
OEM Head
Unit
Provided 4pin LVDS Cable
OEM 4pin
LVDS Cable
OEM Quadlock
Connector
Connect External MIC (Optional)
USB Connector
Connect to head unit
Main Quadlock Power Cable

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Supply power for DVR or other video devices. Just connect the ACC_OUT (RED) when use aftermarket front
view camera
N/A
N/A
ACC_OUT
B+
GND
LEFT_DET
RIGHT_DET
CAM_POWER
REVERSE
REAR_CVBS
FRONT_CVBS
AUDIO OUT
Supply 12V power for backup camera
Reverse detect (Connect to reverse light if CAM_POWER cable does not output 12V)
Rear view camera video input
Front view camera/DVR video input
AUX audio output (Connect to external audio adapter kits for sound delivering to car radio if there is not OEM
AUX function)
Chart A:
A_GND
Connect GND if there is any audio noise

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DIP Setting:
5
6
Car Models
OFF
OFF
6.5"/8"
ON
OFF
5.8"
ON
ON
Reserved
OFF
ON
Reserved
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
PIN
ON
OFF
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Porsche
VW
2
Disable 360 Panoramic
Enable 360 Panoramic
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CVBS
VGA (360 mode)
4
Display front view camera for 10S
automatically after shifted from “R” gear
Skip front view camera (Click “DVR” icon to
display front view/DVR)
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Selection of car model
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Original Rear View Camera
Aftermarket Rear View Camera
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External Microphone
Original Microphone
NOTE! Please reboot the interface for effective after changing any DIP setting.

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Operation Instruction:
OEM UI
Add on Module
Interface
Long press “Media”
Order: OEM - Add on - OEM
Add on module UI:
Apple
CarPlay
Android
Auto
DVR
Video
Screen
Mirroring
USB
Multimedia
Return to
Original
MCU SW Ver.
CP SW Ver.
It will switch to add on module UI
automatically when a phone/USB stick
connected.
How to delivering
audio to OEM radio
NOTE! Make sure switch to “AUX” mode on original car stereo for audio
transmission before using the CarPlay integration.
How to switch from Original to Add-on interface

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Apple CarPlay
Return to add-on
module UI
NOTE! Please disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the phone and
car stereo when using Apple CarPlay.
Return to the previous
step
Click as confirm;
Long press 3S to activate
Siri
Touch to control all functions of Apple CarPlay

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Android Auto
A area
B area
Return to the previous
step
Click as confirm;
Long press 3S to activate
voice: Google Assistant
Bring up the menu of
upper left
Touch to control all functions of Android Auto
NOTE!
Make sure smartphone connect to original car stereo Bluetooth (Only
tick CALL AUDIO, uncheck MEDIA AUDIO) for phone call audio
delivering when using Android Auto.

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Mirroring
NOTE!
Please always trust or allow when display a popup notification
Enabling “USB Debugging” on an Android device
Android device must connect to car stereo BT for all audio delivering
Connect Android smartphone/iPhone with USB cable, and then
enter “MirrorLink” for screen mirroring.
USB Multimedia Playback
Connect a USB memory stick, enter “USB” icon for playing
multimedia: Music, Picture, and Video.