RFM-APV - Hands-free kit CRUX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Hands-Free Car Kit
Brand	CRUX
Model	RFM-APV
Dimensions	90 x 50 x 20 mm
Weight	100 g
Power Supply	12V DC (cigarette lighter socket)
Bluetooth Version	3.0
Main Functions	Hands-free calling, music streaming
Speaker	Built-in
Microphone	Built-in, noise cancellation
Installation	Plug-and-play, no tools required
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 50°C
Compatibility	Most Bluetooth smartphones
Color	Black
Material	Plastic
LED Indicators	Power and pairing status
Controls	Answer/end, volume, dial
Package Contents	Main unit, car charger, audio cable, user manual
Maintenance	Keep dry; clean with soft cloth
Safety	Do not disassemble; avoid water ingress
Spare Parts	Contact CRUX customer service
Warranty	1 year limited

Frequently Asked Questions - RFM-APV CRUX

How do I pair my phone with the CRUX RFM-APV?

Turn on the device and set your phone to discover Bluetooth devices. Select RFM-APV from the list. Enter PIN 0000 if prompted.

How do I reset the device?

Press and hold the pairing button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. This clears all paired devices.

Can I adjust the volume?

Yes, use the volume up/down buttons on the device. Also adjust volume on your phone.

How do I charge the device?

Plug the included car charger into the cigarette lighter socket and connect to the device. The LED will turn red while charging and blue when fully charged.

Is it compatible with all smartphones?

It works with most Bluetooth-enabled smartphones. Check your phone's compatibility with Bluetooth 3.0 or higher.

How do I install the kit in my car?

Simply plug the device into a 12V cigarette lighter socket. No hardwiring needed. Position the unit for easy access to buttons.

What does the LED indicate?

Rapid blue flash: pairing mode. Slow blue pulse: connected. Red constant: charging. Green slow blink: in use.

Can I stream music through this device?

Yes, after pairing, select RFM-APV as the audio output on your phone to stream music.

What should I do if the device does not turn on?

Check the car charger connection and ensure the cigarette lighter socket is working. Try a different socket.

How to clean the device?

Use a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water and harsh chemicals. Keep the microphone and speaker grills clean.

USER MANUAL RFM-APV CRUX

• Adds reverse camera, front camera and 2 side camera inputs.
• Uses the steering wheel control buttons or radio buttons to toggle between the inputs.
• Turn signals automatically trigger the corresponding side camera.
• Picture-in-picture mode combining after-market rear-view and front camera picture(s) with factory parking sensor graphics.
• Interactive parking guide lines with calibration function.
• Simultaneous use of picture-in-picture factory parking sensor graphics and interactive lane lines
• Built-in on-screen display and setup.
• 2 trigger outputs (+12V max. 1A), separately adjustable switching events (CAN, ACC, camera, reverse gear)

NOTE:

The RFM-APV connects at the multimedia player located in the glove box.

PARTS INCLUDED:

RFM-APV Module RFM-APV Harness Video Harness

LVDS1 Cable (to vehicle) LVDS 2 Cable (to radio)

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM:

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:

VEHICLE MONITOR SIZE DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3			——	——
Audi A3 (8V)	7” ON OFF	OFF
Audi A4 (8W)	8.3” ON ON	ON
Audi Q7 (4M)	8.3” ON OFF	ON
Porsche Cayenne/Boxster	7” ON ON	OFF
VW Golf 7 / Sportsvan	6.5” OFF ON	OFF
VW Passat (B8)	6.5” OFF ON	ON
VW Passat (B8)	8” ON ON	OFF

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Installation is done behind the media player in the glove compartment.

1. Remove the dashboard side panel. 3. Remove the screw that holds the glove compartment.

1. Remove the other screws holding the glove compartment.

1. Pull down the glove compartment to show the media player.

1. Remove the media player to gain access to the connectors on the back.

1. Unplug the Gray connector from the Quadlock connector.

1. Plug in the Gray connector to the mate on the RFM-APV harness.

1. Locate the Pink LVDS connector and unplug this.

1. Plug the Pink LVDS cable to the LVDS 1 cable. Plug the other end of the LVDS 1 cable to the module LVDS OUT.

1. Plug one end of the LVDS 2 cable to the Pink LVDS port on the media player. Plug the other end of the LVDS 2 cable to the module LVDS IN.

1. Tap the Red and Black wires of the RFM-APV harness to power & ground: Red to RED/YELLOW Black to BROWN

1. Tape the connections well to avoid short circuits.
2. Install the camera that will be used in the install. Run the camera cables towards the radio. The RCAs and camera power wires will plug into the RFM-APV harness.

Video Inputs:

R CAM = Rear Camera

Video1 = Front Camera

Video2 = Right Camera

Video3 = Left Camera

1. Connect the camera power wires to the PINK power output 1 wire.

1. Plug in connectors to the RFM-APV module.

1. Test the communication. Turn on the ignition and check if LEDs are on.
2. Test the cameras. Put gear in reverse and check for rear camera image on screen. Put gear in Drive and the front camera should turn on. Use turn signals and check for image on screen.
   Once all the camera validation is complete, mount the RFM-APV module, reinstall the media player and glove compartment.

OSD SETTINGS:

OSD Menu

Use the following buttons to enter the RFM-APV OSD Menu:

AUDI

PORSCHE

VOLKSWAGEN

Use the PINK wire to power the Front and Side cameras. Set the OSD as follows:

Option 1 = CAM

Setting the Front Camera

(Use the PINK wire to power the Front camera)

OSD Menu	Menu Item Setting Description
Input FVC		OFF Front camera deactivated
		ON	Switches to front camera if parking process is enabled and reverse gear is released
Option 1 Park	Logic	Intelligent	For vehicles with front-PDC. Enabled while parking process and up to 12 mph
		RGearOnly	Enabled while parking process (not suitable for front camera operation)
		RGearSpeed	Enabled while parking process and up to e.g. 7 mph (speed adjustable)
		RGearTime Enabled while parking process and up to 20 seconds
Option 2 R/F	Cam ON XX Speed setting for deactivating of the camera image
Option 2 PDC	Graphic	OFF OEM PDC display of the vehicle deactivated
		Horizontal Vehicles with horizontal OEM PDC display
		Vertical Vehicles with vertical OEM PDC display

Note: You can deactivate the camera image by a long press (2 sec.) of the rotation knob.

Setting the Side Cameras

(Use the PINK wire to power the Side cameras)

Input	Park Logic	RGearSpeed
Option 1	RVC Lines	ON
	Power Out 1	CAM
Option 2	Power Out 2	CAM
Osd	Car Type	Others
Info	Factory Reset
Exit	Back

Input	PDC Graphic	Horizontal
Option 1	R/F Cam Till	10
	F/S Cam From	8
Option 2	F/S Cam Till	20
Osd	Cam Trigger	CAN
Info	Blinker Mode	OFF
Exit	Back

OSD Menu	Menu Item Setting Description
Option 2 R/F	Cam Till XX Speed setting for deactivating of the camera image
Option 2 F/S	Cam From XX		Speed range setting for front- and side cameras (minimum)
Option 2 F/S	Cam Till XX		Speed range setting for front- and side cameras (maximum)
Option 2 Blinker Mode		Front Cam Activation of the front camera image when the blinker is activated
Option 2 Cam	Trigger	CAN Rear gear and blinker signal detection over CAN Bus
		ANALOG	Rear gear and blinker signal detection over analogue +12V signals

Notes: You can deactivate the camera image by a long press (2 sec.) of the rotation knob.

The camera activation via the blinker mode is only available for front camera or for the side view cameras. A parallel use of this function for all cameras is not possible.

Setting the Rear Aftermarket Camera

(Use the GREEN (12V Output) 2 wire to power the Front camera)

In the OSD Menu, set "Option 1" > menu item "Power Out 2" to "CAM"

If the aftermarket back up camera does not automatically switch on after putting the gear to reverse, you can use the analog setting instead. Connect the white wire from the RFM-APV harness to the analog reverse gear signal (+12V) wire. Set "Option 2" > "Cam Trigger" to Analog.

V OGIC
Input	Park Logic	RGearSpeed
Option 1	RVC Lines	ON
	Power Out 1	CAM
Option 2	Power Out 2	CAM
Osd	Car Type	Others
Info	Factory Reset
Exit	Back
v LOGIC
Input	RVC	ON
	FVC	ON
Option 1	Right VC/AU	ON
Option 2	Left VC/AU	ON
Osd	BACK
Info
Exit

v OGIC
Input	Park Logic	RGearSpeed
Option 1	RVC Lines	ON
	Power Out 1	CAM
Option 2	Power Out 2	CAM
Osd	Car Type	Others
Info	Factory Reset
Exit	Back

Input	PDC Graphic	Horizontal
Option 1	R/F Cam Till	10
	F/S Cam From	0
Option 2	F/S Cam Till	20
Osd	Cam Trigger	CAN
Info	Blinker Mode	OFF
Exit	Back

OSD Menu	Menu Item Setting Description
Input RVC		OFF Rear View	camera deactivated
		ON	Switches to rear-view camera if reverse gear is engaged or PDC is activate
Option 1 Park	Logic	Intelligent	For vehicles with PDC. Enabled while parking process and up to 12 mph (not suitable for front camera operation for vehicles without front PDC)
		RGearOnly	Enabled while parking process (not suitable for front camera operation)
		RGearSpeed	Enabled while parking process and up to e.g. 7 mph (speed adjustable)
		RGearTime Ena bled while parking process and up to 20 seconds
Option 1 RVC	Lines ON Interactive Lane lines activated
Option 2 R/F	Cam Till XX Speed setting for deactivating of the camera image
Option 2 PDC	Graphic	OFF OEM PDC display of the vehicle deactivated
		Horizontal Vehicles with horizontal OEM PDC display
		Vertical Vehicles with vertical OEM PDC display
Option 2 Cam	Trigger	CAN Rear gear and blinker signal detection over CAN Bus
		Analog Rear gear signal detection over analog +12V signals

Note: You can deactivate the camera image by a long press (2 sec.) of the rotation knob.

OSD Menu	Menu Item	Setting	Description
Input	RVC	OEM	If a factory rear-view camera is present. The interface turns off, if reverse gear is enabled and it displays factory rear-view camera
		Intelligent	For vehicles with front-PDC. Enabled while parking process and up to 12 mph.
Option 1	Park Logic	RGearSpeed	Enabled while parking process and up to e.g. 7 mph (speed adjustable)
		RGearTime	Enabled while parking process and up to 20 seconds
Option 2	R/F Cam Till	XX	Speed setting for deactivating of the camera image

AV Source

You can use AV2 or AV3 to plug in an external video source. Please note that the vehicle needs to have a factory AUX Input for audio to be heard through the factory sound system.

Use the PINK wire (12V OUTPUT 1) of the RFM-APV harness to power the external video source (max. 1A) of the AV source.

Go to the OSD menu and set "Option 1", menu item "Power Out 1" to "AVS" or "ACC".

OSD Menu	Menu Item Setting Description
Input	Right VC/AV	OFF No camera	/ AV source connected
		RCxx AV source	connected to the AV-2 input
	Left VC/AV OFF	No camera / AV source connected
		RCxx AV source	connected to the AV-3 input

Note: Select "RC01" if AV source control function is via touchscreen and control knob is not used.

In the vehicle's Media menu, activate AUX Input (only necessary for AV source operation) to get sound through the vehicle's audio system. Press the "MEDIA" button for 3 to 5 seconds to go to AV mode.

A short press of the "MEDIA" button (or additionally on touchscreen the swipe gesture) will toggle through the video sources. Each short press will toggle to the next enabled input. If all inputs are enabled the order is:

Rear CAM > Front CAM > Right Cam/AV > Left Cam/AV > ... Inputs which are not enabled are skipped.

To exit AV mode, press the "MEDIA" button for 3 to 5 seconds or by a short press of "RADIO/NAV/TEL/PHONE/CAR" button.

Configurable Trigger Outputs

You can configure the both +12V trigger outputs separately in the OSD menu. The PINK wire (12V OUTPUT 1) is Power Out 1 and the GREEN wire (12V OUTPUT 2) is Power Out 2.

OSD Menu	Menu Item Setting Description
Option	Power Out 1 (PINK)	CAM +12V when the interface is on (red LED on)
		ACC +12V when ignition is on
		Cam	+12V when camera input is activated(manually or automatically)
	Power Out 2 (GREEN)	RGear +12V when reverse gear is engaged
		AVS +12V when camera / video input was manually activated
		OFF Trigger output deactivated

Tip: We recommend for all camera to use power out setting "Cam" and for AV source the power out setting of "AVS" or "ACC".

Interactive Lane Lines

The RFM-APV includes an Interactive Lane Lines function that is added to the aftermarket rear view camera. Use the OSD menu to activate this feature.

OSD Menu	Menu Item Setting Description
Option	RVC Lines	OFF	Interactive lane lines deactivated
		ON	Interactive lane lines activated
	Car Type	AUDI A3 / AUDI A4 / AUDI Q7PASSAT / GOLF 7 / CAYENNE /Others	Vehicle Type Selection

Interactive Lane Lines Settings

The height and width of the interactive lane lines can be set in the OSD menu. For this setting you must first activate the rear view camera level and push the "MENU"/ "HOME"(Porsche) button for 2 seconds to activate the settings menu. With the rotation knob you can select the menu point "Line Height" to change the height of the interactive lane lines and with menu point "Line Width" the width of the lines. Click "Exit" to leave the settings menu.

Picture Settings

The camera picture can be set in the OSD menu. For this setting you must first activate the camera level and push the "MENU"/"HOME" (Porsche) button for 2 seconds to activate the settings menu. With the rotation knob you can select and change the "Brightness", "Contrast", "Saturation", Hue" and "Sharpness". Click "Exit" to leave the settings menu.

Note: The picture settings will be retained for every camera input separately.

OSD Settings

You can change the basic configurations of the interface in the OSD (on screen display).

OSD Menu	Menu Item Setting Description
OSD	POS. X 0-xxx Horizontal position of the OSD
	POS. Y 0-xxx Vertical position of the OSD
	Size	Small Small OSD menu window
		Large Large OSD menu windows
	Osd TimeOut 2-20 Time setting for automatic OSD shutoff
Info	Version	X.XX.XX	Displays the current SW-version
Option 1	Factory Reset		Reset to factory default settings

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:

Audi2013 - Up2016 - Up2018 - Up2015 - Up	A3 (8V)A4 (8W)Q5 (B9)Q7 (4M)	MMI Navigation Plus with MMI touch 7” or 8.3”MIB/MIB II main unit
Porsche2017 - Up2017 - Up2017 - Up2017 - Up	BoxsterCayenneCayman911	PCM 4.0
Volkswagen2015 - Up2015 - Up	Golf 7Passat (B8)	MIB/MIB2 - Discovery Pro 8” and Composition Media 6.5” monitor

NOTE: The RFM-APV connects at the multimedia player located in the glove box.

Multimedia Player in glove box

2015 A3

2017 A4

2017 Q7