ACPMB-50W - Interface multimédia automobile CRUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ACPMB-50W CRUX

• Smart-Play Integration system allows connection of Android and other smartphones to the Mercedes Benz NTG5 infotainment system.
• Integrates wired/ wireless Android Auto and carplay
• Adds front and rear aftermarket camera inputs.
• Retains functionality of the OEM backup camera if present.
• Includes a USB-3.5MM auxiliary audio adapter.

PARTS INCLUDED:

CRUX ACPMB-50 Model: ACPMB-50 Serial Number: 127836400 Pin: 377836400 MAIN Serial Number: 127836400

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CRUX SMART-PLAY MODULE

ACPMB-50W Module Vehicle Harnesses Smart-Play Interface Module

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Video Harness

LVDS Cable

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USB to Aux Adapter

4K HDMI Cable Microphone

Black cordless earphone with attached microphone and clip, no visible text or symbols

OSD Controller

3.5mm Aux Cable

Coiled black cable with two connectors, no visible text or symbols

Optional USB Cable (Sold Separately)

Smart-Play Module Power Harness

WIRING DIAGRAM:

graph TD
    A["Factory USB port"] --> B["USB 3.5MM Audio Adapter"]
    B --> C["Aux Cable"]
    C --> D["HDMI Power Port"]
    D --> E["CRUX® Smart-Play Module"]
    E --> F["Microphone"]
    E --> G["USB Extension Cable"]
    E --> H["OEM Smartphone Cable"]
    I["To Cigarette lighter wires"] --> J["Red (ACC)"]
    J --> K["+12V ACC (Red)"]
    K --> L["Brown (Ground)"]
    K --> M["GND (Black)"]
    N["Main"] --> O["CRUX® ACPMB-50"]
    O --> P["LVDS Cable"]
    P --> Q["To Radio From Radio"]
    R["Front Camera Manual Trigger"] --> S["Blue"]
    T["Front Camera"] --> U["Red"]
    V["12V Power & Ground"] --> W["Black"]
    X["FRONT CAMERA"] --> Y["Red"]
    Z["REAR CAMERA"] --> AA["Black"]
    AB["Rear Camera"] --> AC["Green"]
    AD["12V Power & Ground"] --> AE["Red"]
    AF["Rear Camera Manual Trigger"] --> AG["Green"]
    AH["OSD Control Pad is used to adjust the settings. Must be unplugged and stored after use."] --> AI["5A Fuse"]
    AI --> AJ["CAN Extension Board"]
    AJ --> AK["From the 12 pin insert on Quadlock connector"]
    AJ --> AL["To the 12 pin insert on Quadlock connector"]
    AJ --> AM["Red Wire (+12V)"]
    AJ --> AN["Red Wire (+12V Battery)"]
    AJ --> AO["From factory Quadlock Connector"]
    AJ --> AP["Brown Wire (ground)"]

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:

Note: ON is down and OFF is up

DIP SETTING SYSTEM SCREEN SIZE VEHICLE
1 to 8 ALL	OFF NTG5.1 8" A, B	CLA, CLS, GLA, GLE, GLS
1 to 8 ALL	OFF NTG5.1 7" A, B	CLA, CLS, GLA, GLE, GLS
4 ON NTG5.2 8.4" C, GLC
4 & 7 ON NTG5.2 7" C, V, GLC
3 ON NTG5.5 12.3" S Class

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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1. Remove plastic trim.

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1. Remove the 2 T20 torx screws. 3.

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Carefully pull out up the whole center panel.

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1. Remove the 2 screws holding the radio.

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1. Pull out the radio. 6. Unplug the

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Quadlock connector.

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1. Remove the 12-pin connector (black) from the Quadlock connector.

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1. Remove the insert from the 12-pin connector.

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1. Install the 12-pin insert from the ACPMB-50W harness to the 12-pin connector.

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1. Plug the 12-pin connector back to the Quadlock connector.

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1. Plug in the factory 12-pin insert to the ACPMB-50W harness mate.

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1. Plug the Quadlock connector back to the radio.

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1. Tap the power wires on the ACPMB-50W harness to the Quad-lock connector wires as follows: RED to Red (Battery) Black to Brown (Ground)

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1. Unplug the blue LVDS connector from the radio and plug it to the left side. LVDS port on the module. Note every vehicle might not have the same color LVDS connector.

LTP R3 STANDARD MAIN From Radio To Radio From Radio To Radio

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1. Plug one end of the LVDS cable provided in the kit to the right side LVDS port on the module.

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1. Plug the other end of the LVDS cable to the radio.

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1. Install the front and rear cameras (if applicable) and power using the power wires provided.

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1. Tap the Smart-Play module power wires to the cigarette lighter wires as follows: RED to Red (ACC) Black to Brown (Ground)

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1. Plug in the 4K HDMI cable provided with the kit to the Smart-Play module.

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1. Plug the 2 pin power wire connector to the Smart-Play module.

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Line Out (Aux) HDMI Power Port

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USB Mic In

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1. Plug the other end of the 4K HDMI cable to the ACPMB-50W module HDMI port (left side).

SMARTPLAN MODULE

1. Plug in the optional USB extension cable to the Smart-Play module for wired AA/ Carplay

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1. Run the other end of the USB extension cable to an accessible location.

MOXIDE SMARTPAD USB USB USB

1. Plug one end of the Aux cable to the Smart-Play module and other end to the USB to Aux adapter.

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1. Plug the USB to Aux adapter to the factory USB port.

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1. Plug in the main power harness to the ACPMB-50W module.

Plug HDMI here Multi I/O HDMI Not Used UPDATE

OPERATION:

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To enter and exit the Smart-Play mode, press the back button ↩ on the steering wheel controls for 2 seconds.

1 2 3

1 = Short press for Voice Command
2 = Short press for Return
3 = Rotate and push knob for Smart-Play navigation

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 Audic

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

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

Set Navi Brand to NV17 Nav

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

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

WIRELESS CARPLAY/WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO CONNECTION SETTINGS

Android Auto Wireless connection

Have Android AutoLink OFF

SW Version: v1.0.13 BT Name: NV17W-BT-5ad0 WiFi: NV17W-WiFi 66668888 Right Hand Drive OFF Android AutoLink CP call Volume: 48 System Volume: 30 VR Volume: 48 Navi Volume: 48 CP call Volume: 48 AA call Volume: 48

Bluetooth Scan : On Make sure the device you want to connect to is in pairing mode. Your phone (Janet's S21 Ultra) is currently visible to nearby devices. Paired devices NV17W-BT-5bb6 Connected for calls and audio

Have wifi & Bluetooth enabled.

Wi-Fi On Available networks NV17W-WiFi

Apple Carplay Wireless Connection

Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth Now discoverable as: MY DEVICES GMC IntelliLink Not Connected HandsFreeLink Not Connected NV17W-BT-5bb6 Connected

Have wifi & Bluetooth Connected

Use CarPlay with "NV17W-WiFi"? CarPlay automatically connects your iPhone to your car's built-in display, and can access your phone while it is locked.

Wait for screen that will state Use Carplay with "NV17W-WIFI"

SMARTPHONE MIRRORING CONNECTION

Smartphone Mirroring Connection for Iphones

Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi NV17W-WiFi Low Data Mode

Enable Wi-Fi and connect to "NV17W" module

AT&T 5GE 6%! Not Playing

Open Control Center and Tap Screen Mirroring
a. On iPhone X or later; iPad with iPadOS 13 or later: Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
b. On iPhone 8 or earlier or IOS 11 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom edge of screen

Screen Mirroring AirPlay

Airplay will pull up on screen mirroring app

Screen Mirroring AirPlay ←

Select "Airplay"

Smartphone Mirroring Connection for Androids

5W Version: v1.0.13 BT Name: NV17W-BT-5ad0 WIFI: NV17W-WIFI 66668888 Right Hand Drive Android AutoLink System Volume: 30 VR Volume: 48 Navi Volume: 48 CP call Volume: 48 AA call Volume: 48

Enable Android AutoLink

Download Vehicle multimedia entertainment APP Autolink Pro APK

Download AutoLink Pro APP Available in the "Play Store"

Autolink Pro Available Device WiRAutoLink345d4a075bb6 Tap here to connect

On AutoLink Pro APP find the Device and Tap to Connect

Start recording or casting with Autolink Pro? Autolink Pro will have access to all of the information that is visible on your screen or played from your device while recording or casting. This includes information such as passwords, payment details, photos, messages, and audio that you play. Cancel Start now

Select "Start Now"

REAR AND FRONT CAMERA SETTING

[OSD setting ] (1/1) Rear Camera ON Front CameraOFF 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 car 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.

ODC 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 ACPMB-50W will calibrate automatically.

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FRONT CAMERA SETTINGS

[OSD setting ] (1/1) Rear Camera ON Front Camera ON 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 Charges, must press this button at the end.

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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.

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:

Mercedes Benz
2015 - 2017	A-class (W176)	2017 - Up	GL (X166)
2015 - 2018	B-class (W24)	2015 - Up	GLA (X156)
2015 - Up	C-class (W205)	2015 - Up	GLC (X253)
2015 - 2018	CLA (C117)	2015 - Up	GLE (C292)
2015 - 2017	CLS (W218)	2015 - 2018	ML (W166)
2015 - 2016	E-class (W212)	2016 - 2018	SL (R231)
2017 - Up	G (W463)	2016 - 2018	SLC (R172)

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Android Auto Screen

Home Music Maps Messages 1:16 Wireless % Now Playing UI Podcasts AudioWorks

CarPlay Screen

TROUBLESHOOTING

*If your call audio does not use car's bluetooth, manually change it on the phone to select the vehicle during the call, then the phone should remember the last used setting

Accessibility Touch menus Touch Accommodations Off Call Audio Routing Automatic Call audio routing determines where audio will be heard during a phone call or FaceTime audio. Back Tap Off Double or triple tap on the back of your iPhone to perform actions quickly.

Device Setup Select the services to use on the device: iPhone Phone Connected Audio Player Connected Connect as a Phone Connect as an Audio Player OK

Changing the call audio routing setting to "BLUETOOTH HEADSET"

Go to Settings - Accessibility - Touch - Call Audio Routing. Keep it at "Automatic"

1. IF the screen is black & not showing factory infotainment screen or the CarPlay/Android Auto Screen

2. Confirm secure connection of LVDS cables to the top monitor.

3. Confirm LVDS cables are not damaged, pinched, kinked or bent.

4. No trigger issue /No click heard when long hold applied on BACK button on steering wheel

5. Check and confirm proper connection of the Main Car Interface Harness,
   CAN bus board, and 30-pin Car Interface Harness.

6. Check and confirm no loose pins or damage to the harness. Green/RED LED Light should be visible from the Metal Box

7. When long hold is applied on BACK button on steering wheel, black screen appears

8. Confirm proper secure connection of the HDMI Cable.

9. Confirm power wire is connected on the CarPlay Box. Red LED light should be visible from the CarPlay Box.

10. Screen image glitching or distorted

- Confirm correct dip switch setting.

1. Hands free call quality noise and echo

2. For iPhone, confirm the phone is connected to your vehicle via Bluetooth and
   "Call Audio Routing setting" Keep it at "Automatic"

3. For Android, confirm Bluetooth is being used for calls by observing phone's call audio output.

4. No sound

5. Confirm AUX cable connection, which is on the HDMI side of the CarPlay Box.

6. Confirm Car Media Source is in AUX mode. Confirm sound output from the phone to CarPlay module.

7. Siri does not recognize my voice

8. Confirm Microphone jack connection (3.5mm), which is on the USB side of the CarPlay Box.

9. Confirm that there are no wire damage.

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