User's Manual
Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
Apple CarPlay Module Installation Manual for Professional
For SMEG & MRN
Citroen C4 C5 DS3 DS4 DS5 & Peugeot 208 308 508 3008
Product Information
Description of the module: A black electronic module with ports labeled LVDS, ANT, and POWER. It connects to the vehicle's infotainment system to enable wireless CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
Included accessories:
- Power cable
- CAN Gateway Cable
- WiFi Antenna
System Information Screenshot Description: Displays system details including 'System version' (SMEG5.41.B.R4), 'Bluetooth version', 'Map version', 'Display version', and 'Dated: 05-04-16'. A 'Confirm' button is visible.
1. Function Statement
CarPlay/Android Auto
Description of CarPlay: The iPhone's built-in vehicle interaction system, controlled via the central knob, provides voice commands for phone, information, navigation, and music. Supports Siri voice interaction and both wireless and wired CarPlay connections.
Description of Android Auto: The original Android car-machine interaction system developed by Google, offering voice control for phone, information, navigation, and music.
Reversing Video Input
Description: The smart module can decode video signals and supports input from a rear-view camera or a 360-degree panoramic system.
Dip Switches Description: A diagram shows four dip switches labeled 1, 2, 3, 4. The switches can be set to ON or OFF. A table titled '13-16 Peugeot/Citroen SETTING' maps switch combinations to 'Car Model' (Default, Another reverse data) and 'Screen Size' (800*480 7").
Specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 9-16V |
| Operating temperature | -30~+75°C |
| Stored temperature | -30~+85°C |
| Environment humidity | ≤98% (at45°C), 65±5% (rated) |
| Power consumption | 500MA (rated), 3A(Max) |
| Shutdown current | 3 mA (Clock is on) |
| Quiescent Current | less than 3 mA |
| Charging current | ≤ 2 A. When USB charging current > 1 A, the host activates circuit protection to control current below 1.5A to avoid product damage. |
3. Connection
Peugeot Citroen MRN Installation Instruction
Instructions for using steering wheel buttons:
- ① Long press to switch systems
- ② Short press to connect/hang up phone. Long press to activate voice control (bypassing original car Bluetooth).
- ③ Short press to increase or decrease volume.
Wiring Diagram Description: The module has ports labeled LVDS, ANT, and POWER. Connections are shown for:
- LVDS: Connect to the original vehicle LVDS.
- ANT: Antenna can't be pasted with metal.
- POWER SUPPLY: Yellow wire for B+, Red wire for ACC, Black wire for GND. Blue wire for Camera Power Supply.
- Brown wire: Rear detect, connect to the rearview light cable or 360 panoramic detection cable.
- White wire (360-TX): Connect to 360 panoramic universal box TXD.
- White and Black wire (360-RX): Connect to 360 panoramic universal box RXD.
- REAR-CVBS: Connect to rearview camera or 360-degree panoramic AHD output.
- FRONT-CVBS: Connect to the frontview camera.
- AUX: Audio output.
- USB: Connect mobile phone, USB flash drive, software upgrade.
Note on Connection:
- Before switching to the CarPlay interface, connect your phone to the original car's Bluetooth for both call and media audio. Ensure the original car audio is selected on the Bluetooth stereo interface.
- Alternatively, switch the original car's sound channel to the AUX channel before switching to the CarPlay interface.
Attention: When inserting cables into the host, please check if they are stuck properly. Ensure the antenna is not pasted with metal.
5. Wireless CarPlay Connect Method
Step 1: On your phone, open Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Step 2: On the car system, navigate to settings and click 'Discover and connect device'.
Step 3: Select the Bluetooth device name starting with 'CX_BT.....' to pair CarPlay.
Screenshot Description: Shows the car system's Bluetooth settings, including available networks and devices, and a Bluetooth pairing request prompt.
6. Wireless Android Auto Connect Method
Step 1: On your phone, open Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Step 2: On the car system, click on the device name 'CX-BTXXXX' to pair the device.
Screenshot Description: Shows the car system's Bluetooth settings, including paired devices and available devices, and the option to connect for call and media audio.
7. Car Setting
Advanced Features
Description: This section allows configuration of advanced features. Options include:
- Parking Guideline (ON/OFF)
- Park Distance control (ON/OFF)
- Original Camera (ON/OFF)
- 360 Panoramic (ON/OFF)
- AHD Camera Type
- View (Front View)
- Reverse exit delay (ON/OFF)
Audio Settings
Description: Configure audio output and microphone settings.
- Volume
- MIC Sensitivity
- EQ
- Original MIC (ON/OFF)
- Use the original Bluetooth Audio (ON/OFF)
- Automatic echo cancellation (ON/OFF)
Audio Setting Note: If the original car has Bluetooth phone functionality, an external microphone is not needed.
Original Multimedia Selection: Set to AUX.
Setup - Audio Settings: Options to use original Bluetooth audio (ON/OFF).
Cell phone Bluetooth connection: Connect to the original car's Bluetooth audio and select Bluetooth audio playback.
Adding Reversing Camera Wiring
cam-power: Connect to camera power.
rear-CVBS/AHD720P (25FPS/30FPS): Connect to camera input.
Image Description: Shows a comparison of 'Automatic transmission' and 'Manual transmission' gear selectors, with a note 'Attention: Reverse camera added, original camera turned off.'
Troubleshooting
- Screen Issues: If the screen does not display normally, check the LVDS cable and DIP Switch settings.
- Sound Issues: For sound problems, verify that the Multimedia and install system settings of the original car are correct.
- Power/Indicator Light Issues: If the mainframe's pilot lamp is not working, check the power cable connection and the fuse.
