ACPLX-12Y - Smartphone CRUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ACPLX-12Y CRUX

• Smart-Play Integration system allows connection of Android and other phones to the Lexus infotainment system.
• Made for Android Auto and CarPlay.
• Adds front and rear aftermarket camera inputs.
• Retains functionality of the OEM backup camera if present.
• Front camera automatically shows on the screen after changing the gear from reverse to drive.
• Utilizes factory microphone for voice controls.
• Uses the factory Jog Wheel and steering wheel control buttons for Smart-Play controls.

AUDIO MINI

Jog Wheel Controls

MODE Music Track Up/Down

Steering Wheel Controls

PARTS INCLUDED:

CRUX ACPLX-12Y Smart Plus Integrated with Fixed & Non-Linear Camera Hypnotics, 3000x, 500x, 800x, 900x and 1000x respectively MAIN

Coiled black and white cables with connectors, no visible text or symbols

CRUX Smart-Play Module

ACPLX-12Y Module Main Harnesses Smart-Play Interface Module

OSD Controller

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

GVIF Video Cables 4K HDMI Cable

Coiled black cable with connectors, no visible text or symbols

USB Extension Cable

WIRING DIAGRAM:

graph TD
    A["Utilizes factory microphone"] --> B["Line Out (Aux)"]
    B --> C["HDMI"]
    C --> D["Power Port"]
    D --> E["CRUX® Smart-Play Module"]
    E --> F["USB"]
    F --> G["Original Smartphone Cable"]
    G --> H["To Smartphone"]
    I["Smart-Play Power"] --> J["Tap here for camera power Red = 12V ACC Black = Ground"]
    J --> K["CrUX® ACPLX-12Y Smart Play / Android Auto Integration for Lexus Vehicles without Ray"]
    K --> L["Main"]
    L --> M["GVIF OUT"]
    L --> N["GVIF IN"]
    M --> O["IN"]
    N --> P["OUT"]
    O --> Q["From factory screen"]
    P --> R["From factory screen"]
    Q --> S["To factory radio"]
    R --> T["To factory radio"]
    S --> U["To the 24-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    T --> V["To the 28-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    U --> W["To the 24-pin connector behind factory screen"]
    V --> X["To the 28-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    W --> Y["To the 24-pin connector behind factory screen"]
    X --> Z["To the 24-pin connector behind factory screen"]
    Y --> AA["To the 24-pin connector behind factory screen"]
    Z --> AB["To the 24-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AA --> AC["To the 28-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AB --> AD["To the 24-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AC --> AE["To the 28-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AD --> AF["To the 24-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AE --> AG["To the 28-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AF --> AH["To the 24-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AG --> AI["To the 28-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AH --> AJ["To the 24-pin connector behind factory radio"]
    AI --> AK["To the 28-pin connector behind factory radio"]

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:

Note: ON is down and OFF is up

DIP SETTING VEHICLE	____
1 to 8 ALL OFF CT, GS, RX
4 ON (rest OFF) ES, IS, RC

On vehicles with a 12.3" screen, you can change the screen resolution to show 5 horizontal App icons.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to go to screen settings mode.

Settings OFF Velocity: F215.8.0048 Main Volume : 46 Mixer Volume : 56 Right Hand Drive Option : OFF AA Cell Volume : 56 Wheel button Input Only : OFF CP Cell Volume : 56

Set "CP" to 1024 x 600

Settings V328.0, 50Hz CP : 1024e650 @ 50fps AA: 0802e680 @ 60fps Right Hand Drive Options : OFF Mather Button Input Only : OFF - VR Volume : 56 + - Main Volume : 56 + - Mixer Volume : 56 + - AA Call Volume : 56 + - CP Call Volume : 56 +

Set "Wheel button input Only:" to ON for Android Auto

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: Connections are made behind the radio and behind the screen.

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1. Remove the trims on both sides of the center console.

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1. Remove the right and left side trim along the center console.

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1. Remove the Jog Wheel console and uplug the harness.

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1. Remove the gear shift knob. 5. Remove

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the screw under the gear shifter panel.

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1. Remove the gear shifter panel and set aside.

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1. Remove the screws holding the headunit.

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1. Remove the headunit and the climate control panel.

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1. Remove the glove box to gain access for mounting the ACPLX-12Y modules.

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1. Use a pry tool to remove the trim in front of the screen. Remove the screws.

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1. Run the ACPLX-12Y harness from the glove box area to the screen.

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1. Make the power and LVDS connections on the factory screen.

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1. Make the connections behind the headunit.

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1. Plug in the power harness and LVDS connections to the ACPLX-12Y module.

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1. Plug in the power plug, HDMI, mic, aux-in, and USB extension to the Smart-Play module.

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1. Mount the ACPLX-12Y modules behind the dash and test before reinstalling the whole dash area.

ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) SETTINGS:

The OSD Setting Screen automatically pops up when the OSD Control Pad is connected.

OSD Control Pad

UP LEFT RIGHT DOWN ENTER

Use the OSD menu to make the necessary settings. Remember to Run Save&Reboot after the settings are made. Unplug the OSD Control Pad after setting the cameras and keep it in a secure location in case it is needed to change the settings.

SMART-PLAY SETTING

[OSD setting] (1/1) Rear Camera ON Front Camera ON LVDS Input ON Input Exten OFF 12V Output Reverse Advance SET > Save&Reboot Run Now Playing Podcasts Audio

After plugging in the OSD controller, navigate down to LVDS Input and set to ON. Push RIGHT button to go to the next menu.

LVDS Input (1/1) Navi Brand NV17 Now Playing Podcasts Audio

Set Navi Brand to NV17

[OSD setting] (1/1) Rear Camera ON Front Camera ON LVDS Input ON Input Exten OFF 12V Output Reverse Advance SET > Save&Reboot Run System Ready

Navigate the OSD back the main menu and go to Save&Reboot then Run.

REAR AND FRONT CAMERA SETTING

[OSD setting ] (1/1) Rear Camera ON Front Camera OFF LVDS Input ON Input Exten OFF 12V Output Constant Advance SET > Save&Reboot Run

[Rear Camera] (1/1) Rear Mode REAR →

[Rear Mode] (1/1) Rear Input OEM →

Rear Input Aftermarket OEM When installing Aftermarket Rear View Camera When the cat is equipped with OEM Rear View Camera

[OSD setting ] (1/1) Rear Camera ON Front Camera OFF LVDS Input ON Input Exten OFF 12V Output Constant Advance SET > Save&Reboot Run To Save Changes, must press this button at the end.

UDDI Enter

Dynamic Parking Guide Lines

< [Rear Set ] (1/1) Video FormatNTSC FPG (PAS) ON PDC ON Warning LANGON

< [Rear Set ] (1/1) Video FormatNTSC FPG (PAS) ON PDC ON Warning LANGON

To turn ON the Dynamic Parking Guide Lines, go the Rear Input > Rear Set and turn ON Warning LANG. Go back to the root menu and Run Save&Reboot. Remember to unplug the OSD Control Pad otherwise the unit will not function properly. Set the parking brake on, start the car, put the gear in reverse, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and all the way to right then put it in the center. The ACPLX-12Y will calibrate automatically.

FRONT CAMERA SETTING

OSD setting | (1/1) Rear Camera ON Front CameraON LVDS Input ON Input Exten OFF 12V Output Constant Advance SET > Save&Reboot Run

[Front Camera] (1/1) Front Mode FRONT SIDE CAM

< |Front Camera| (1/1) Front Mode FRONT

[Front Camera] (1/1) Video FormatNTSC Timer DetectOFF To Turn ON Automatic Front Camera Switching after Reverse Gear to P, N,D

< | Front Camera | (1/1) Video FormatNTSC Timer DetectON

< |Timer Detect| (1/8) Timer SET 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec 1-60Sec Customizing

[OSD setting] (1/1) Rear Camera ON Front Camera OFF LVDS Input ON Input Exten OFF 12V Output Constant Advance SET > Save&Reboot Run To Save Changes, must press this button at the end.

The front Camera will automatically show on the screen when the gear is put to Drive from Reverse. Set the delay time on the OSD menu. Delay time can be set from 1 to 60 seconds after a putting the car to drive from reverse.

AUDIO INPUT TO VEHICLE:

The Smart-Play audio will connect to the vehicle's audio system via the Aux-In of the radio. Plug in the 3.5mm stereo plug (labeled "Audio") on the ACPLX-12Y harness to the "Line Out" port on the Smart-Play module. Go to the radio's Aux-in function when using Smart-Play.

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Line Out (Aux) HDMI Power Port

MICROPHONE CONNECTION:

The Smart-Play will utilize the vehicle's factory microphone. Plug in the 3.5mm microphone connector on the ACPLX-12Y harness to the Smart-Play module microphone port to use the factory microphone.

USB Mic In

OPERATION:

AUDIO RADIO

MODE Music Track Up/Down

JOG WHEEL CONTROLS
AUDIO	Activate Siri or Google voice command
MENU	Long press = Activate CarPlay / Android Auto	Short press = back to OEM screen
RETURN	Back to OEM screen menu
JOG WHEEL	Apple CarPlay and Android Auto controls
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Up /Down	Music Track Up/Down

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:

Compatible with Lexus vehicles without OEM Navigation.

Lexus
2013-2018	CT	2013-2019	IS
2013-2018	ES	2013-2019	RC-F
2013-2019	GS	2013-2019	RX