Nav TV Barracuda User manual

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100 NW 11
th
Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
FOR GM
‘07 and up Cadillac,
Chevrolet, GMC vehicles
Barracuda Features
•
Control in Motion
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Video in Motion
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FL R control
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Front camera input
•
Rear camera input/control
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Programmable inputs/outputs
Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
TEL [phone] F X 561-955-9760
www.nav-tv.com inf[email protected]
Chevrolet, GMC vehicles
(29-
Bit GMLAN)
Barracuda Features
:
Control in Motion
:
XM Category Scrolling
ONSTAR Phone Keypad
DVD Menu control
Navigation Programming
Video in Motion
FL R control
Front camera input
*
Rear camera input/control
*
Programmable inputs/outputs
Bit GMLAN)

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User nterface
Attention: ll Functions of the Barracuda are controlled through the vehicle’s power mirror direction pad.
The Barracuda controls are only available when the left and right mirror buttons are NOT selected (LEDs OFF).
Example: if the Left Mirror button is illuminated, press the illuminated Left Mirror button again to turn the
LED off.
Video n Motion: Momentarily pressing the left arrow will
enable/disable video in motion. This function will allow the user to view
DVD video or UX video (if available) while the vehicle is in motion.
Control n Motion: Momentarily pressing right arrow will enable/disable
Control in motion. Control in Motion allows the user to access radio
functions that are normally blocked while the vehicle is moving.
Note: When activated, Control in Motion (CIM) will remain ON for 1 or 5
minutes (user selectable) and then deactivate itself.
Forced Rear Camera: Momentarily pressing down arrow
enables/disables forced rear camera (if applicable). This will allow the
user to view the back-up camera video regardless of speed or gear.
*Requires Factory Rear Camera, Dealer programming of Radio for Rear Camera, OR NAV-TV
GMLANCAM module for compatible radios. See Glove Compartment for a silver sticker with one of
the following markings UV8, UV9, UVA, or UVB to determine radio compatibility.
Front Camera: Momentarily pressing up arrow enables/disables front
camera (if applicable). This will allow the user to view the front camera
video regardless of speed or gear.
*Requires Factory Rear Camera, Dealer programming of Radio for Rear Camera, OR NAV-TV
GMLANCAM module for compatible radios. See Glove Compartment for a silver sticker with one of
the following markings UV8, UV9, UVA, or UVB to determine radio compatibility.
Note 1: Chevrolet and GMC vehicles require Vehicle Speed Sense to be interrupted for
V M to work. This causes the Control in Motion features to also be available when VIM
is ON.

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Barracuda Settings:
The Barracuda Settings Menu supports GM’s 4 Line, 2 Line, and 1 Line instrument cluster displays. To access the Barracuda
Settings Menu, press and hold the left arrow mirror button for 2 seconds.
The following instructions will appear on the instrument cluster display.
a. Use the remote mirror Down “↓” key to cycle through the features (VIM, CIM, etc.).
b. Use the remote mirror Right “→” key to change the current setting for the selected feature.
c. Use the remote mirror Left “←” key to exit the menu.
The module stores your selection(s) into memory upon exiting the menu.
NOTE 2: Menu items 9, 10, and 11 are only available if you have item 8, FRONT C MER , set to FLIR.
Please verify the following settings before starting, paying special attention to Radio Type, connected accessories and Ant.
interrupt:
1. R DIO TYPE = CAD LLAC 5. PROGR MM BLE OUTPUT = ACCESSORY
2. VIM DEF ULT = OFF 6. PROGR MM BLE OUTPUT B = ACCESSORY
3. BEEP = ON 7. FORCE RE R C M = OFF
4. CIM TIMEOUT = 1 M N 8. FRONT C M = OFF
1. RAD O TYPE: Used to accommodate the different configurations of stock GM radios.
CAD LLAC: Select this when vehicle is a Cadillac.
CHEVROLET: Select this when vehicle is a Chevrolet.
GMC: Select this when vehicle is a GMC.
NOTE 3: When either Chevrolet or GMC is selected, turning VIM ON also enables the Control in Motion features.
However, when Control in Motion is turned on, VIM is not enabled.
2. V M DEFAULT: Stores the default setting for Video In Motion.
ON: VIM is lways ON until the user turns it off.
OFF: VIM is lways OFF until the user turns it on.
LAST STATE: Instructs the module to store the last state VIM was set when
the car was turned off.
NOTE 4: To enable VIM in Chevrolet or GMC vehicles select “ NT. INTERRUPT” for the Programmable Output or B,
connected to the external antenna relay board.
3. BEEP: Enables or disables the audible tones the Barracuda uses to signal the user a state has c hanged.
ON : udible beeps, generated by the Barracuda, are ON.
OFF: udible beeps, generated by the Barracuda, are OFF.
4. C M T MEOUT: Sets the amount of time that CIM stays active after being turned on.
1 M N: Control in Motion is enabled for 1 Minute.
5 M N: Control in Motion is enabled for 5 Minutes.

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5. and 6. PROG. OUTPUT A and B: Two +12V DC outputs controlled by the Up and Down mirror buttons, or automatically.
NOTE 5: The Barracuda menu for PROG OUTPUT and B are identical. They operate independently of each other, but can
share the same control button (Up/Down).
Accessory: +12V is output from port or B when the ccessory power is on.
Engine: +12V is output from port or B when the Engine is on.
Front Camera: Provides +12V DC to the Front camera, when installed and
enabled.
Ant. nterrupt: Select ntenna Interrupt to enable VIM in Chevrolet or GMC
vehicles.
Toggle if “Up Arrow” is held for 2 seconds: Press and Hold “UP rrow” for 2
seconds turns on/off +12V output
from port or B.
Pulse if “Up Arrow” is held for 2 seconds: Press and Hold “Up rrow” for 2
seconds enables a +12V pulse for
300mS.
NOTE 6: Select “FRONT C MER ” for the programmable output connected to the camera and select “ NT. INTERRUPT”
for the output connected to the external relay board.
7. FORCE REAR CAMERA: Enables/disables Forced Rear Camera mode and the Rear Camera output on pin 11. Selecting OFF
disables the forced rear camera function.
OFF: Disables force rear camera.
ON: Enables Force Rear Camera. The Down rrow key will activate/deactivate
the rear camera image.
Note: In order to use this function with the factory camera, pin 11 of the
Barracuda needs to be connected to the Rear Camera Module (see Page 8.) This
is not necessary for an aftermarket camera.
8. FRONT CAMERA: This option enables Front camera support. If a front camera (regular or FLIR) is to be controlled then
select Front Camera = ON or FL R. The default setting is Front Camera = OFF.
OFF: No front camera.
ON: Used when a front camera is being installed.
FL R: FLIR camera present.
NOTE 7: Front Camera OFF disables the Front camera function.
NOTE 8: Select “FRONT C MER ” for the Programmable Output or B that will provide power to the camera (see 5 & 6).
NOTE 9: Selecting “FLIR” enables menu items 9, 10, and 11. If not selected, then the settings
Menu cycles back to item 1, R DIO TYPE, after item 8.
NOTE 10: FLIR Camera communication requires Pin 5 and Pin 14 of the Barracuda Wire Harness to be tied together and
connected the controller wire of the FLIR Harness. (See diagram below.)
9. FL R ZOOM: 2X zoom is available for the FLIR camera and can be set as follows:
Always OFF: Zoom is normally disabled.
Always ON: Zoom is always on.
On High Beam: Zoom on when high beams are active.
On High Beam or > 20MPH: Zoom is enabled on High Beam or when the speed
is greater than 20MPH. The zoom function turns off at 15MPH.
On High Beam or > 40MPH: Zoom is enabled on High Beam or when the speed
is greater than 40MPH. The zoom function turns off at 30MPH.
On High Beam or > 60MPH: Zoom is enabled on High Beam or when the speed
is greater than 60MPH. The zoom function turns off at 50MPH.

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10. FL R COLORS: The Barracuda module allows you to modify the colors the FLIR camera outputs to the radio LCD.
White Hot: Black and white image, with White indicating hot.
Black Hot: Black and white image with Black indicating hot.
Sepia: Brown and black image.
Rainbow: Color image with Red indicating hot.
11. FL R MOUNT: The FLIR Camera can be mounted 1 of 2 ways, upright or up-side down. This setting allows you to configure
the image on the screen to the mounted position of the FLIR camera.
Normal: Select when the FLIR camera is physically mounted right side up.
nverted: Select when the FLIR camera is physically mounted up side down.
INST L TION INSTRUCTIONS
What’s in the box:
1. Barracuda interface 2. Plug-n-Play harness 3. USB cable 4. Relay Board and GPS antenna cable
(for Chevrolet/GMC use only)
Wiring pin out of Barracuda harness (wire colors are subject to change without notice)
1. 12v constant (RED) 10. Ground (BL CK)
2. No Connect/Reserved (WHITE) 11. Backup Camera Power (BLUE)
3. No Connect/Reserved (PINK) 12. OUTPUT A/ FRONT CAMERA POWER (WHITE/BLUE)
4. No Connect/Reserved (OR NGE) 13. OUTPUT B (OR NGE/WHITE)
5. RX (BROWN) 14. TX (BROWN/RED)
6. Camera Video to Radio (WHITE) 15. Front Camera INPUT (RED)
7. Camera shield common 16. Rear Camera INPUT (BLACK)
8. VSS out to radio (BLUE) 17. VSS in from vehicle (BROWN)
9. GML N out to radio (PURPLE) 18. GML N in from vehicle (GREEN)
Wire side of connector of Barracuda

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Radio Removal
2. 1.
Escalade
1. Using a soft plastic pry tool, remove the
trim panel on the passenger side just
over the glove compartment. This will
allow removal of radio trim.
2. Gently pry up on center console trim,
and disconnect cigarette lighter plug.
3. Remove the trim panel around the
radio and HV C controls to expose
radio mounting.
4. Remove the (6) 7mm screws.
5. Remove the radio. Once the radio is
removed, unplug the radio and set to
the side.
6. Plug the factory connectors into the
supplied T-harness (not all connectors
will be plugged into the supplied
T-harness.)
7. Once all Barracuda connections have
been made, reconnect the radio. Verify
the operation of the radio and all enabled features.
8. The GPS ntenna Relay Board is not needed for the Escalade.
9. Reinstall in reverse order.
Full size SUV and Trucks
1. Using a soft plastic pry tool, remove the trim panel from around
the radio and HV C.
2. Remove the (4) 7mm screws holding the radio in place.
3. Remove the radio. Once the radio is removed, unplug the radio
and set to the side.
4. a. Connect the car’s GPS antenna to the Blue connector of the
relay board.
b. Connect the GPS antenna cable included with the Barracuda
Kit between the Yellow connector of the relay board and the
Blue connector on the back of the radio.
c. Connect the Red (Power) wire to either Output or B of the
Barracuda harness. You will need this information during
programming.
d. Connect the Black wire to Ground.
5. Plug the factory connectors into the supplied T-harness (not all connectors will be plugged into the supplied T-harness).
6. Once all Barracuda connections have been made, reconnect the radio. Verify the operation of the radio and all enabled
features.
7. Reinstall in reverse order.

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ftermarket
Back
-
up Camera connections
Factory camera
with FLIR
connection
Front Camera (CCD) connection

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Factory Rear Camera +12V control
1. Locate and cut the Blue wire of the Rear Camera control module harness. The Camera control module is located
underneath the passenger front seat. In some models the Rear Camera control module is located in the rear
section of the vehicle.
2. Strip the blue wire of the plug side.
3. Connect the stripped Blue wire to Pin 11 of the Barracuda Harness (Blue). Be sure to insulate the unused wire so
it doesn’t short out.
Note 11: If the vehicle has a factory back-up camera, it is required to make the connections to the Rear Camera module,
otherwise, forced camera will not work. lso, be sure that the back-up camera RC s stay connected together, otherwise
you will lose the factory camera image.
F
actory
Backup Camera
connection
Barracuda Software
•Programming software can be found at www.NAV-TV.com; go to the “downloads” age and
select the Barracuda u date.