Audi, VW, Skoda, Seat, Ford, MAN MIB-3 AHD / CVBS Camera Video Interface

Compatibility

Compatible with 8.8", 10.x", 11.6", 12.9", 13" inch screens

• 4 Video Inputs for after-market device (Rear + Front + Left + Right camera inputs)
• AHD/CVBS compatible (PAL, NTSC, 720P NTSC, 720P PAL, 960P NTSC, 960P PAL, 1080P NTSC, 1080P PAL)
• Installation behind the radio/navi head unit.
• Parking guidelines + PDC for rear camera (CANbus dependent)

1. Connection

Keep display connections original!

Interface Diagram:

The diagram shows the connection of the interface to the MIB3 head unit and the OEM display cable. It includes an interface connection cable and an OEM display cable. The diagram also illustrates the removal of the OEM harness cable from the HU and insertion of the CAN harness cable. Power connections include a red wire for +12V output, a purple wire for optional 12V ACC input (used when CANbus is not connected), and black/yellow wires for ground and +12V (batt.) respectively.

Camera Inputs:

• V1 (Left CAM)
• V2 (Right CAM)
• V3 (Front CAM)
• V4 (Rear CAM)

A switch button is provided for V1, V2, V3, V4.

Dip Settings

8-DIPS [Black] Settings:

• DIP1 ON = V1 (Left CAM)
• DIP2 ON = V2 (Right CAM)
• DIP3 ON = V3 Front CAM 10S after reverse (adjustable in menu)
• DIP4 ON = V4 Reverse CAM
• DIP5 OFF + DIP6 OFF
• DIP7 OFF + DIP8 OFF = OEM PDC position RIGHT
• DIP7 OFF + DIP8 ON = OEM PDC position CENTER
• DIP7 ON + DIP8 OFF = OEM PDC position LEFT

TOP 4-DIPS [Black] Settings:

A table details DIP switch settings for various head unit/monitor sizes and manufacturers (Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda, Ford, MAN) for Dip 1, Dip 2, Dip 3, and Dip 4. Settings include ON/OFF and UP/DOWN indicators.

TOP 2-DIPS:

A table shows the assignment of the 4-pin HSD connection according to the manufacturer of the head unit/monitor size, with settings for Dip 1 and Dip 2.

4-DIPS [Red] Setting:

ALL OFF

Trigger wires:

• Trig-Rear*: insert +12/24V reverse signal to activate the rear camera (signal must be stable, not LED). Usually detected by CANbus.
• Trig-Right: insert +12/24V to activate the video image of V2
• Trig-Front: insert +12/24V to activate the Front camera (optional). Front camera also switches on automatically after reverse, and by short-press switch button.
• Trig-Left: insert +12/24V to activate the video image of V1

Additional power wires:

• CAM POWER 12V: provides 12V to power the camera (if reverse function works by CANbus)
• ACC OUT: provides 12V while ignition is on (when CANbus is running)
• Manual ACC: connect to 12V ACC only when interface is disconnected from CANbus.

Menu Settings

General Menu Settings:

• Activate a camera/video channel and press and hold the MENU button (3 sec.) to show the menu settings.
• Use UP / DOWN to change a setting.
• Use MENU to jump to the next option.

REAR CAM (V4) Settings:

The menu allows adjustment of Brightness, Contrast, PosH, PosV, Trigger, InputSource, Guide-Type, Guide-PosV, GuideL-PosH, GuideR-PosH, Maxim-CURVE, and External SW.

• Brightness: adjust the brightness of the picture
• Contrast: adjust the contrast of the picture
• PosH: move the picture to left/right
• PosV: move the picture to up/down
• Trigger: CAN: interface switches over if CAN data matches, otherwise trigger wire needs to be connected. Wire: use trigger wire to activate the camera/video channel.
• InputSource: AutoDetect: interface detects the inserted video signal automatically. Other fixed video system settings are: PAL, NTSC, 720P PAL, 720P NTSC, 960P PAL, 960P NTSC, 1080P PAL, 1080P NTSC.
• Guide-Type: turn guidelines on/off.
• Guidelines options: Dynamic: guidelines turn with the steering wheel (if CAN Data matches). Fixed: static guidelines (always on screen, independent of CAN data).
• Guide-PosV: adjust the height position of the guidelines
• GuideL-PosH: adjust the horizontal position of the left guideline
• GuideR-PosH: adjust the horizontal position of the right guideline
• Maxim-CURVE: adjust the maximum curve of the guidelines
• External SW: activate the rear cam (V4) input by press+hold the external push button.

FRONT CAM (V3) Settings:

The menu allows adjustment of Brightness, Contrast, PosH, PosV, Trigger, and InputSource.

• Trigger: select the desired time to show the Front cam picture automatically after reversing.
• InputSource: AutoDetect: interface detects the inserted video signal automatically. Other fixed video system settings are: PAL, NTSC, 720P PAL, 720P NTSC, 960P PAL, 960P NTSC, 1080P PAL, 1080P NTSC.

Left (V2) / Right (V1) Settings:

The menu allows adjustment of Brightness, Contrast, PosH, PosV, Trigger, and InputSource.

• Trigger: CAN: interface switches over if CAN data matches, otherwise trigger wire needs to be connected. Wire: interfaces switches only over by using the trigger wire to activate the camera/video channel.
• InputSource: AutoDetect: interface detects the inserted video signal automatically. Other fixed video system settings are: PAL, NTSC, 720P PAL, 720P NTSC, 960P PAL, 960P NTSC, 1080P PAL, 1080P NTSC.