Nav TV BMW12N-H User manual

BHM
02/06/17
NTV-DOC278
Agreement: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with all State and Federal laws. NAV-TV Corp. would not be held liable for
misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to place of purchase. This product is
intended for off-road use and passenger entertainment only.
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BMW12N-H
NTV-KIT791
Overview
The BMW12N-H kit interfaces 2 composite video inputs & HDMI input to the factory media
screen in select 2012+ BMWs with the 6-pin video connector (at the screen). This interface
generates steering-based guidelines while in reverse for added convenience.
NOTE: 2017 year ‘EVO’ touch-screen monitors or ‘CID’-labeled monitors are NOT
compatible with this interface.
Kit Contents
Interface Power Harness
LVDS Video
cable
BMW12N-H Interface
Remote (menu control)
IR Eye Cable
Screen
Connector
Audio OUT
Cable
Power/CAN
T-Harness

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Agreement: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with all State and Federal laws. NAV-TV Corp. would not be held liable for
misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to place of purchase. This product is
intended for off-road use and passenger entertainment only.
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‘13-‘15: X-3 & 3-
series 6.5” screen
2016: 3-series
6.5” screen
Interface Connectors
Dip Switch settings*
Dip SW:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
UP
KEEP
UP
SKIPS
V1
SKIPS
V2
RVC
OFF
CAN
SETTING
CAN
SETTING
CAN
SETTING
HIGH
RES
VEH
SETTING
KEEP
DOWN
DOWN
KEEP
UP
ENABLES
V1
ENABLES
V2
RVC
ON
CAN
SETTING
CAN
SETTING
CAN
SETTING
LOW
RES
VEH
SETTING
KEEP
DOWN
Known Dip Switch Configuration
*Note: after adjusting Dip Switches,
you must disconnect and reconnect
power to the interface or the
change will not be implemented.
Expansion board
control (optional)
LCD IN (LVDS from
OEM screen)
Dip Switches (see below)
Power/CAN
OUOUT
RGB INPUT
OUOUT
Digital RGB (NAV) requires
adapter (coming soon)
LCD OUT (Provided
LVDS Cable)
NOT USED
2013: 1 & 3 series
8.8” screen
2014: 1 series
6.5” screen
2014+: 3, 5, 7 series
10.2” screen
2014: MINI
8.8” screen
2015: MINI
6.5” screen
2015: X-series
8.8”, 10.2” screen
Analog Audio
Output (from HDMI)
HDMI
Input

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NTV-DOC278
Agreement: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with all State and Federal laws. NAV-TV Corp. would not be held liable for
misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to place of purchase. This product is
intended for off-road use and passenger entertainment only.
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BMW12N-H Interface Installation (5 Series example)
1. The BMW12-N intercepts two OEM harnesses in two locations: the main radio quad-
lock connector and the screen. You must gain access to both places for proper
installation.
Access the rear of the screen by removing the dashboard panel (clips only) and then
removing (2x) Torx T20 screws securing the screen to the sub-dash.
2. Disconnect the OEM screen LVDS video cable and connect it to the port on the BMW12-
N labeled ‘LCD-IN’.
3. Connect the provided LVDS Video Cable to the port on the BMW12-N labeled ‘LCD-OUT’
and the other end back to the screen.
4. To access the radio harness, remove
the dash panel which sits in front on
the radio stack (disc player), then
remove and Torx screws securing the
radio to the sub-dash. Pull the radio
straight out and locate the quad-lock
connector.
Remove dash
Screen flips up
Remove Torx screws

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misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to place of purchase. This product is
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5. Connect the provided Interface Power Harness
to the provided T-Harness via the white 10-pin
connector.
6. Connect your HDMI cable from the HDMI
source to the port on the interface labeled
‘HDMI IN’.
a. Use the provided Audio OUT Cable
for HDMI source audio out. NOTE: connecting these white/red RCAs to the
‘AUDIO IN’ RCAs located among the Interface Power Harness will result in audio
playback when ‘AUX’ is selected via the OEM BMW system.
7. Install and run the reverse camera video source power and signal to the BMW12N-H
interface location and connect to the RCA labeled ‘CAMERA’. Power your camera with
an ACC source or use the violet wire for reverse 12v (+) only. NOTE: this wire outputs
500 mA MAX –do not use to supply power to more than 1 camera. Use this wire to
trigger a relay if you’re concerned with current supply.
8. Optional: If installing a secondary camera or AUX video source, connect signal RCA to
the RCA on the BMW12N-H interface labeled ‘AVIN’.
9. After DIP switch settings have been set (see page 2), connect the 24-PIN power
connector to the BMW12 interface labeled ‘POWER CAN’. Proceed to Menu Options
section if necessary (front camera settings, etc) or to BMW12N-H Operation.
NOTE: 2017 year
‘EVO’ touch-
screen monitors
or ‘CID’-labeled
monitors are NOT
compatible with
this interface.

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Agreement: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with all State and Federal laws. NAV-TV Corp. would not be held liable for
misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to place of purchase. This product is
intended for off-road use and passenger entertainment only.
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If adding a front camera OR Aux Video source:
1. Disconnect POWER/CAN Harness from interface
2. Place DIP SWITCH 1 in the DOWN position, reconnect power
3. Press and hold the iDRIVE knob ‘MENU’to activate the AUX screen
4. Press OK button on remote 4 times, then press POWER
SET –FRON CAM must be turned on if adding a front camera and the user
wishes for automatic front camera switching. Options for 5, 7, 9 or 11
seconds are user-selectable for the length of time the front camera input
stays active once the vehicle is placed out of reverse.
If the user wants only an AUX video input without front camera, set AV1-
SEL to ON
Once finished with settings, place DIP SWITCH 1 back into the UP position
and reset power to interface.
Menu Adjustments
Before you start:
The IR-Eye must be connected
Make sure the car’s ignition is on and radio is on
You must be in Reverse Camera mode OR AUX Video mode (see
below):
 Reverse Camera Mode adjusts Reverse Camera Settings
 AUX Video Mode adjusts AUX Video Settings
Press the OK BUTTON 4 times (numbers will display per press),
then press POWER.
The OSD Menu will appear on screen (auto-time out in about 5
seconds if no action occurs).
Functional Parking Guidelines ON/OFF
Parking Distance Control
ON/OFF (while in reverse)
Adjust FPG Position
Adjust PDC Position
‘Safe to move?’ ON/OFF
PDC
Return
(AUX VID
menu
control)
RVC Menu
AUX
VIDEO
Menu

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Agreement: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with all State and Federal laws. NAV-TV Corp. would not be held liable for
misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to place of purchase. This product is
intended for off-road use and passenger entertainment only.
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HDMI Setup
In order to use the HDMI feature of this kit, it must be setup via the OSD menu first.
1. Put dip switch #1 in the DOWN
position.
2. Activate the ‘NAV INPUT’ by holding
the HOME button on the iDRIVE
knob controller.
3. Once ‘NAV INPUT’ shows on the
screen, on the remote press the OK
BUTTON 4 times, then press POWER.
4. Navigate to the ‘NAVI’ section.
a. Select ‘HDMI-SEL’
b. Choose ‘HD95’
c. Press MODE on the remote to
return
5. Navigate to the ‘AV’ section.
a. Select ‘AV1-SEL’
b. Choose ‘HDMI’
6. If the user desires front camera
timer, set it up now through ‘FRON
CAM’ under ‘SET’ and choose timer
length. If adding front camera and no
timer is desired, use DIP SWITCH #2
instead (only).
7. Replace dip switch #1 to the UP
position.

BHM
02/06/17
NTV-DOC278
Agreement: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with all State and Federal laws. NAV-TV Corp. would not be held liable for
misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to place of purchase. This product is
intended for off-road use and passenger entertainment only.
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BMW12N-H Installation Diagram

BHM
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NTV-DOC278
Agreement: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with all State and Federal laws. NAV-TV Corp. would not be held liable for
misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately and return product to place of purchase. This product is
intended for off-road use and passenger entertainment only.
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BMW12N-H Operation
Once all connections are made and dip switches are set properly, placing the vehicle in
reverse will display the connected camera with dynamic guidelines for convenience.
Additionally, see below for AUX/HDMI/Front camera activation using factory buttons.
Hold (3 sec) WHEN IN
REVERSE: 2013-2015 1
series/MINI: Change
Rear Camera view
(60/40 split, etc)
Hold (3 sec): Change
AUX/Front Camera view
(60/40 split, etc)
Hold (3 sec): Activate
AUX/HDMI/Front
Camera video input
Hold (3 sec) WHEN
IN REVERSE: 2013-
2015 3,5,7,X series:
Change Rear
Camera view
(60/40 split, etc)