SWRTY-61J - Car audio accessory CRUX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Vehicle Radio Replacement Interface
Brand	CRUX
Model	SWRTY-61J
Dimensions	2.5 x 4.5 x 1.0 inches
Weight	0.3 lbs
Power Input	12V DC, 1A max
Compatible Vehicle	Select Toyota and Lexus models (2006-2015)
Function	Retains factory chimes, backup camera, and steering wheel controls
Data Bus	Supports CAN bus and analog signals
Installation	Plug-and-play with included harnesses
Material	High-temperature resistant plastic
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +85°C
Certifications	CE, RoHS
Maintenance	Keep dry and clean, avoid exposure to extreme temperatures
Safety	Disconnect vehicle battery before installation
Spare Parts	Contact CRUX customer support for replacement harnesses
Repairability	Designed as sealed unit; not user-serviceable
Warranty	1 year limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - SWRTY-61J CRUX

What vehicles is the CRUX SWRTY-61J compatible with?

The CRUX SWRTY-61J is designed for select Toyota and Lexus models from 2006 to 2015. Always check vehicle compatibility on the CRUX website before purchase.

Does the SWRTY-61J retain factory features?

Yes, it retains factory chimes, backup camera, and steering wheel controls when installed correctly. Some features may require additional adapters.

How do I install the CRUX SWRTY-61J?

Installation is plug-and-play. Disconnect the vehicle battery, connect the interface between the vehicle harness and the aftermarket radio, then reconnect the battery. Full instructions are in the manual.

What if my vehicle has a JBL or premium sound system?

The SWRTY-61J supports most premium systems, but you may need an additional amplifier integration adapter. Consult CRUX support for specific audio system compatibility.

Is the SWRTY-61J compatible with aftermarket radios?

Yes, it works with most aftermarket radios that have standard ISO connectors. Ensure your radio has a steering wheel control input if you want that feature.

What should I do if the interface does not power up?

Check all connections, especially ground and battery wires. Ensure the vehicle's fuse is intact. If the problem persists, contact CRUX customer support.

Can I use the SWRTY-61J with a non-CRUX harness?

The interface is designed to be used with the included harnesses. Using third-party harnesses may cause incompatibility and void the warranty.

How do I update the firmware on the SWRTY-61J?

Firmware updates are not user-serviceable for this model. Check with CRUX for any available updates and authorized updates.

What is the warranty period?

The CRUX SWRTY-61J comes with a 1-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Retain your receipt for warranty claims.

Where can I find the installation manual?

The manual is available for free download on notice-facile.com in PDF format. You can also request a translated version by email.

USER MANUAL SWRTY-61J CRUX

• Retains factory features in select Lexus and Toyota vehicles with JBL Harman-Becker Digital-Synthesis Amplifier, including JBL (Pioneer-made) amplifiers while functioning with an aftermarket radio.
• Pre-programmed to retain factory Steering Wheel Controls.
• Retains factory backup camera (if present).
• Retains OEM 3.5mm Auxiliary Audio Input.
• iPhone Voice Recognition (VR) feature from SWC on select Kenwood, Pioneer, Alpine and JVC radios.
• Variable audio gain adjustment to level match the aftermarket radio and factory amplifier.
• Supports BT-HF/A2DP/AVRCP profile on select aftermarket radio models.
• Supports Pick Up/End Call, Pick up and Toggle between 1st and 2nd incoming call, AVRCP Track, Seek.
• EIA color coded wiring for easy installation.

NOTES:

1. Left-Right Balance Audio Control is supported. Front-Rear Audio Fading is not supported.
2. Please make sure to set the factory radio volume to 70% and balance and fade options are centered before removing the radio.

PARTS INCLUDED:

SWRTY-61J Module TY-A Harness

Electrical connector wiring with various colored wires and connectors (no visible text or symbols)

(For Newer Models)

Close-up of various electronic connectors and cables (no visible text or symbols)

TY-B Harness (For Older Models)

Coiled black electrical cable with two connectors (no text or symbols visible)

3.5MM to 4-pin SWC Cables

Close-up of a white connector with two connected cables and connectors (no visible text or symbols)

OEM Camera Retention Harness

Two white electronic components with black and red wires, no visible text or symbols

16 to 24 Pin Camera Adapter

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:

1. In some Lexus/Toyota vehicles 2006 and older, the mute circuit is located in the same pin location as the amplifier turn-on on the OEM harness. If no audio is heard after the installation is complete, disconnect the BLUE/WHITE wire on the TY-61J T-Harness from the aftermarket radio AMP Turn-on wire. Insulate with tape to avoid short circuits.
2. Before connecting the 3.5mm SWC Cable, thoroughly wipe it clean with the alcohol cleansing pad provided. This will ensure a solid contact with the aftermarket radio SWC circuit.
3. To retain the factory AUXILIARY INPUT option in the vehicle, the aftermarket radio must have an "Auxiliary Audio Input" feature. Please check your aftermarket radio manual for details.

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM:

NOTE: Aftermarket radio rear speaker output leads are not used on both harnesses. Insulate with tape.

graph TD
    A["From SWRTY-61J Harness"] --> B["12-Pin Black Connector"]
    B --> C["SWRTY-61J MODULE"]
    C --> D["CRUX TOYOTA"]
    D --> E["3.5MM SWC CABLES (Option A or B)"]
    E --> F["Aftermarket RADIO SELECTOR (See Chart)"]
    F --> G["GAIN ADJUSTMENT"]
    C --> H["Blue/YELLOW KENWOOD / JVC SWC WIRED"]
    H --> I["Option A: Alpine, Clarion, JVC and Kenwood units"]
    I --> J["Insulate with tape if not being used"]
    J --> K["Cap or insulate if not being used"]
    K --> L["Option B: Blaupunkt, Boss, Dual, Farenheit, Jensen, Pioneer, Power Acoustik, Sony, Soundstream & Most off-brand Radios"]

SWRTY-61J OEM Camera Retention Harness

The SWRTY-61J includes a camera harness with a 12V to 6V voltage converter to retain the OEM camera (if equipped). Some older models use a16-Pin OEM camera connector. In this case, use the supplied 16 to 24-Pin Camera Adapter.

16 to 24 Pin Camera Adapter

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:

SETTING THE AFTERMARKET RADIO BRAND

This step is done on the SWRTY-61J Module. With the key in the off position, set the DIP switches to the corresponding radio listed below.

RADIO BRAND:	DIP:	1	2	3
Atoto, Dual, Fahrenheit, Jensen, Pioneer		OFF	ON	ON
Power Acoustik, Soundstream		OFF	ON	ON
Blaupunkt, Most off brand Radios		OFF	ON	ON
Alpine		OFF	OFF	OFF
Clarion		ON	ON	OFF
Kenwood		ON	ON	ON
JVC		ON	OFF	ON
Sony, Boss		ON	OFF	OFF

SWC Troubleshoot option

Located internally Need to take plastic Casing off module
- If Steering Wheel Controls don't work or work properly please switch internal dip switch from 3v3 to 5v as shown in picture above.

NOTE: For Atoto, Blaupunkt, Dual, Farenheit, Power Acoustik, Soundstream, and most off-brand radios, check the aftermarket radio's manual to see if the SWC buttons need to be programmed.

- Some Blaupunkt use DIP Switch setting OFF ON OFF

4-PIN SWC CABLE

Use the proper 3.5MM to 4-Pin SWC cable for the aftermarket radio you are using.

OPTION A is used for ALPINE, CLARION. For JVC and KENWOOD use the Blue/Yellow wire.

OPTION B is used for ATOTO, BLAUPUNKT, BOSS, DUAL, FARENHEIT, JENSEN, POWER ACOUSTIK, PIONEER, SONY, SOUNDSTREAM and Most Off-Brand Radios.

NOTE: Cap or insulate the 3.5mm plug or Blue/Yellow wire if not being used.

For aftermarket radios that have wires for SWC connections, cut off the 3.5mm plug on the CRUX SWC Cable and connect the SWC wires as follows:

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

RED to SWC Key 1

WHITE to SWC Key 2

SHIELD to SWC Ground

Note that there are some radios that only have SWC1 and SWC2, in this case "shield" does not need to be connected.

VEHICLE SETTING AND GAIN ADJUSTMENTS:

SELECTING VEHICLE TYPE

Please set pin 1 to the OFF position for Toyota vehicles

VEHICLE SETTING

SWRTY-61J MODULE

Use the gain adjustment to level match the aftermarket radio audio output with the OE amplifier input.

DIP SETTING	dB Volts
Position 23
OFF OFF	0 dB	+0mV
OFF ON	3.5 dB	+9mV
ON OFF	9.1 dB	+18mV
ON ON	12.9 dB	+27mV

STEERING WHEEL CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS:

Note: Identify Alpine SWC learning radios by checking for three SWC cables and a SWC learn menu, instead of a 3.5mm SWC input.

If Interface has one SWR-100 Cable included 1 If Interface has two SWR Cables included

1 - Find the included SWC adapter cable.

1 - Identify appropriate SWC adapter cable. Do not use cable with Blue / Yellow wire.

2 - Prepare the SWC Cable: Cut the SWC cable. You will find a red wire, a white wire, and a ground (shield) wire inside.

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

3 - Adjust the Module Settings: Set the module to the Pioneer dip switch setting. This configures the module to communicate correctly with the Alpine radio.

	DIP:	1	2	3	4
On Alpine iLX series radios use Pioneer settings		OFF	OFF	ON	ON

4 - Configure the Alpine Radio: On your Alpine radio, select the setting that includes an adapter for SWC. This ensures the radio will recognize the steering wheel controls.

Select the setting "With Adapter" Select "SWC Adapter"

5 - Connect the Wires: Connect both the SWC1 and SWC2 wires from aftermarket radio to the red wire from our SWC cable. Connect the SWC ground wire to the shield (ground) wire of our SWC cable. These steps should enable the steering wheel controls on your Alpine iLX series radio.

1. Program the SWC: Navigate to the SWC settings on your Alpine radio to assign and test each control function.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS:

SWC Button	SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS
PIONEERVOL +VOL -Seek UpSeek DownModeOFF HookON HookVoice*NOTE:	Step IncrementStep DecrementPreset UpPreset DownSourcePick Up Call*End CallActivate VR/Deactivate VRBT Mode Active:OFF Hook = Toggle between 1st and 2nd Call	Continuous VOL +Continuous VOL -Seek UpSeek DownPower On/OffNoneNoneNone
SWC Button	SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS
ALPINEVOL +VOL -Seek UpSeek DownModeOFF HookON HookVoice*NOTE:	Step IncrementStep DecrementSeek UpSeek DownSourcePick Up CallEnd CallActivate VR*/Deactivate VR*BT Mode Active:OFF Hook = Toggle between 1st and 2nd Call	Continuous VOL +Continuous VOL -NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneN/A
SWC Button	SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS
CLARIONVOL +VOL -Seek UpSeek DownModeOFF HookON HookVoiceNOTE:	Step IncrementStep DecrementPreset UpPreset DownSourcePick Up CallEnd CallMuteBT Mode Active:OFF Hook = Toggle between 1st and 2nd Call	Continuous VOL +Continuous VOL -Seek UpSeek DownPower On/OffNoneNoneNone
SWC Button	SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS
JVCVOL +VOL -Seek UpSeek DownModeOFF HookON HookVoice*NOTE:	Step IncrementStep DecrementSeek UpSeek DownSourcePick Up Call*End CallActivate VRBT Mode Active:User must End 1st call in order to pick up 2nd incoming call.	Continuous VOL +Continuous VOL -M-Seek UpM-Seek DownPower On/OffNoneNoneNoneDeactivate VR:Say "Cancel" or remain silent until it times out ➔ Auto switch back to previous Source.
SWC Button	SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS	____
KENWOOD
VOL +	Step Increment	Continuous VOL +
VOL -	Step Decrement	Continuous VOL -
Seek Up	Seek Up	None
Seek Down	Seek Down	None
Mode	Source	None
OFF Hook	Pick Up Call/Call History On/Off	None
ON Hook	End Call / Deactivate VR	None
Voice	Activate VR	None

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:

LEXUS TOYOTA

2004-2006	ES300	2003-2020	4 Runner w/ Navigation
2003-2005	IS300	2005-2018	Avalon
2006 LS430 w/o Navigation		2007-2017 Camry

2012-2017 Camry Hybrid
2004-2008	Camry Solara
2009-2018	Corolla
2007-2014	FJ Cruiser
2008-2018	Highlander
2008-2018	Highlander Hybrid
2005-2012	Matrix
2004-2015 Prius w/ Navigation
2004-2015 Prius w/o Navigation
2012-2017 Prius V
2004-2018	Rav4
2016-2018	Rav4 Hybrid
2013-2019	Sequoia w/ Navigation
2014-2019	Sequoia w/o Navigation
2005-2013	Sequoia w/ RDS Radio
2004-2017	Sienna
2005-2021	Tacoma
2004-2019	Tundra
2009-2015	Venza
2008-2011	Yaris

NOTE:

• Does not retain Mark Levinson, Pioneer, Nakamichi or Harmon Kardon amplifiers.
• If your vehicle is not equipped SWC, please use the CRUX SOHTL-20