TF-NTG2 Video in Motion Interface
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Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: TV-Free Video-in-motion Interface TF-NTG2
- Compatibility: Mercedes Benz Comand APS NTG2, NTG2.5, NTG4-204,
NTG4-212, and Comand Online NTG4.5 navigation systems - Legal Information: Not to be used while driving; only for
stationary use or displaying fixed menus or rear-view-camera
video - Software Updates: Free updates for one year after purchase
- Version: 05.04.2024
Product Usage Instructions
1. Prior to Installation
Read the manual before installation. Technical knowledge is
required. Install in a dry place away from heat sources.
1.1 Delivery Contents
Record SW-version and HW-version of interface-boxes. Store
manual for support purposes.
1.2 Check Compatibility of Vehicle and Accessories
Check if the vehicle and accessories are compatible with the
requirements listed in the manual.
1.3 Setting the Dip-switches of the CAN-Box TV-500
Determine the correct settings for dip-switches based on the
vehicle/navigation system being used as per the provided table.
2. Installation
Follow the installation instructions provided in the manual
carefully.
3. Activation of the Video-in-motion Function
Activate the video-in-motion function according to the
instructions in the manual.
4. Specifications
Detailed specifications of the product are provided in the
manual, including compatibility and legal information.
5. Technical Support
Contact technical support for any issues or queries regarding
the product.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use this product while driving?
A: No, by law, watching moving pictures while driving is
prohibited. The product should only be used while standing or to
display fixed menus or rear-view-camera video when the vehicle is
moving.
Q: How do I update the software of the interface?
A: Free software updates are available for one year after
purchase. To receive a free update, send in the interface at your
own cost.
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TV-Free
Video-in-motion Interface
TF-NTG2
compatible with Mercedes Benz Comand APS NTG2, NTG2.5, NTG4-204, NTG4-212 and Comand Online NTG4.5
navigation systems
Legal Information
By law, watching moving pictures while driving is prohibited, the driver must not be distracted. We do not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury resulting, directly or indirectly, from installation or operation of this product. This product should only be used while standing or to display fixed menus or rear-view-camera video when the vehicle is moving, for example the MP3 menu for DVD upgrades.
Changes/updates of the vehicle’s software can cause malfunctions of the interface. We offer free software-updates for our interfaces for one year after purchase. To receive a free update, the interface must be sent in at own cost. Labor cost for and other expenses involved with the software-updates will not be refunded.
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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.3.1.1. 1.4.
Delivery contents Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories Setting the Dip-switches of the CAN-Box TV-500 Exception: Vehicles with Comand Online NTG4.5 Pin-assignments
2. Installation
3. Activation of the video-in-motion function
4. Specifications
5. Technical support
1. Prior to installation
Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
1.1. Delivery contents
Take down the SW-version and HW-version of the interface-boxes, and store this manual for support purposes!
CAN-box TV-500 HW_____ SW_____
Harness TV-NTG2
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1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
Requirements brand
Mercedes Benz
VW
compatible vehicles A-Class (W169) from 09/2004 til 06/2008, BClass (W245) from 09/2004 til 06/2008, C-Class (W203) from 04/2004 til 02/2007, CLC-Class (CL203) from 06/2008 til 09/2008, CLK-Class (C209 W209) from 06/2004, G-Modell (G463) from 04/2007 til 08/2008, GL-Class (X164) til 06/2008, ML-Class (W164) til 06/2008, R-Class (W251) til 06/2008, Sprinter, Viano A-Class (W169) from 07/2008, B-Class (W245) from 07/2008 til 10/2011, CLS-Coupe (W219) from 04/2008 til 12/2010, E-Class (W211) from 06/2008 til 03/2009, G-Modell (G463) from 09/2008, GL-Class (X164) from 07/2008, MLClass (W164) from 07/2008 til 10/2011, R-Class (W251) from 07/2008, SL-Class (R230) from 04/2008, SLK-Class (R171) from 04/2008 til 02/2011, Viano C-Class (W204) from 03/2007 til 02/2011, CLCClass (CL203) from 09/2008, GLK-Class (X204) from 09/2008, SLS (C197) from 03/2010 E-Class (W212) from 04/2009 til 05/2011, EClass Coupe (W207) from 05/2009 til 05/2011, CLS-Coupe (C218) from 01/2011 til 05/2011 B-Class (W246) from 11/2011, C-Class (W204) from 03/2011, C-Class Coupe (C204) from 06/2011, E-Class (W212) from 06/2011, E-Class Coupe (C207) from 06/2011, CLS-Coupe (C218) from 06/2011, GLK-Class (W204) from 01/2011, ML-Class (W166) from 11/2011, SLK-Class (R172) from 03/2011, SL-Class (R231) from 2012 Crafter
navigation system Comand APS NTG2
Comand APS NTG2.5 Comand APS NTG4-204 Comand APS NTG4-212 Comand Online NTG4.5 Comand APS NTG2
Limitations Comand APS NTG2.5
Comand Online NTG4.5
While the video-in-motion function is active, the navigation will not work!
On some vehicles the navigation will not work while the videoin-motion function is active. This can only be detected by a test drive with built-in TV-free!
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1.3. Setting the Dip-switches of the Can-Box TV-500
Vehicle/ navigation
Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 Dip 5 Dip 6
Vehicles with NTG2/NTG4-xxx* ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Vehicles with NTG2.5
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
* With dip1 to OFF on vehicles with NTG2/NTG4-xxx the included green cable is used to activate the video-in-motion function.
Note: Dip switch functions of the TV-500 Dip 1 activation TV-free Dip 2 no function Dip 3 no function Dip 4 no function Dip 5 CAN-bus termination resistor on the vehicle side Dip 6 CAN-bus termination resistor on the head-unit side
1.3.1. Exception: Vehicles with Comand Online NTG4.5
On some vehicles with Comand Online NTG4.5 the navigation performance is affected as long as the video-in-motion function is activated. This can only be detected by a test drive with built-in TV-free with Dip 1 to ON!
If the navigation performance is affected you have to set Dip 1 to OFF. As long as the videoin-motion function is activated, the navigation will NOT be working! You can activate and deactivate the video-in-motion function by pressing a button (see chaper “Activation of the video-in-motion function”).
Vehicle/ navigation NTG4.5 with TV-free pemanent NTG4.5 with TV-free selective (hang-up button)
Dip 1 ON
OFF
Dip 2 OFF
OFF
Dip 3 OFF
OFF
Dip 4 OFF
OFF
Dip 5 OFF
OFF
Dip 6 OFF
OFF
Note: It is possible to install the TV-free on vehicles with Comand Online NTG4.5 with selective activation generally.
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1.4. Pin-assignments
Pin-assignment vehicle connector
Cable colour Red/Blue Brown Brown/Red Brown
Assignment +12Volt Permanent 15 Ground Pin 12 CAN HIGH Pin 11 CAN LOW Pin 9
Pin-assignment of the CAN-Box TV-500 (Molex 8pin)
Cable colour Yellow Blue Yellow/Black Blue/Black Red Black Green
White
Pin-No. Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 8 Pin 7 Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin 6
Pin 2
Assignment CAN-HIGH connection to the head-unit CAN-LOW connection to the head-unit CAN-HIGH connection to the vehicle CAN-LOW connection to the vehicle +12V permanent Ground Activation of the video-in-motion function (+12V = TV-free activated) Trigger output (+12V DC 500mA)
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2. Installation
Switch off ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! If according to factory rules disconnecting the battery has to be avoided, it is usually sufficient to put the vehicle is sleep-mode. In case the sleep-mode does not show success, disconnect the battery with a resistor lead.
Instruction for vehicles with NTG2:
1. Remove all covers of the navigation computer.
2. Remove the 4 screws of the navigation computer and pull it out.
3. RemoveQuadlock connector from the navigation computer
NTG2
and connect it to Harness TV-NTG2.
4. Remove the both 12pin inserts from the original Quadlock connector and connect them together with the optical leads to the Harness TV-NTG2. Connect the TV-NTG2 to the navigation computer.
Instruction for vehicles with NTG2.5:
1. Remove the navigation computer from the centre console.
2. RemoveQuadlock connector from the navigation computer and connect it to Harness TV-NTG2.
3. Remove the both 12pin inserts from the original Quadlock connector and connect them together with the optical leads to the Harness TV-NTG2. Connect the TV-NTG2 to the navigation computer.
NTG2.5
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Instructions for vehicles with NTG4-2xx (NTG4.5 similar): 1. Remove the centre air nozzle unit with the accordant
tool kit.
2. Remove both TORX-screws.
3. Slide upward the interlock behind the removed TORX screws and pull out the navigation computer. (In the right picture the interlock is closed!)
….In this picture the interlock is open.
4. Remove Quadlock connector from the navigation computer and connect it to Harness TV-NTG2.
5. Remove the both 12pin inserts from the original Quadlock connector and connect them together with the optical leads to the Harness TV-NTG2. Connect the TV-NTG2 to the navigation computer.
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3. Activation of the video-in-motion function
On vehicles with Comand APS NTG2/NTG4-2xx and on some vehicles with Comand Online NTG4.5 the video-in-motion function is activated permanently without disturbing the navigation performance.
On vehicles with Comand APS NTG2/NTG4-2xx the video-in-motion can be activated and deactivated by Dip 1 or alternatively by the included loose green cable in connection with a switch (not included in delivery).
Video-in-motion permanent With dip1 to ON the video-in-motion function is activated permanently without disturbing the navigation performance.
Video-in-motion selective With dip1 to OFF the included green cable is used to activate the video-in-motion function.
Connect a switch to the green cable and connect the green cable to +12V ACC.
+12V
= TV-Free is activated
0V
= TV-Free is not activated
Note: The loose white cable is not required and must be isolated.
On vehicles with Comand APS NTG2.5 and on some vehicles with Comand Online NTG4.5 select the “navigation mode” on the instrument and press the “hang-up”-button on the steering-wheel for more than 3 seconds to activate/deactivate the video-in-motion function. When the ignition is off, the video-in-motion interface will be automatically disabled.
Note: As long as the video-in-motion function is activated, the navigation of the command will NOT be working! The loose white and green cable are not required and must be isolated.
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4. Specifications
Operation voltage
10.5 14.8V
Stand-by power drain
<2mA
Operation power drain
~60mA
Power consumption
~0,08W
Temperature range
-30°C to +80°C
Weight
44g
Measurements (box only) W x H x D 76 x 27 x 54 mm
5. Technical support
CAS GmbH manufacturer/distribution
In den Fuchslöchern 3 D-67240 Bobenheim-Roxheim
email support@casgermany.com
Legal disclaimer: Mentioned company and trademarks, as well as product names/codes are registered trademarks ® of their corresponding legal owners.
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Documents / Resources
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CARAUDIO SYSTEMS TF-NTG2 Video in Motion Interface [pdf] Instruction Manual NTG2, NTG2.5, NTG4-204, NTG4-212, NTG4.5, TF-NTG2 Video in Motion Interface, TF-NTG2, Video in Motion Interface, Motion Interface, TF-NTG2 Interface |
