Aerpro CAVW01 Infodapter Instruction Manual
For select Volkswagen vehicles
About
The Connects2 Infodapter for VW vehicles allows vehicle information such as climate control, parking sensors, and heated seats to be displayed on any aftermarket head unit with rear camera input. The Infodapter also allows the use of the steering wheel controls with almost every steering wheel control compatible head unit on the market.
Vehicle Application
- Volkswagen EOS 2009 - 2016
- Volkswagen Golf 2008 - 2013
- Volkswagen Multivan 2010 - 2015
- Volkswagen Passat* 2010 - 2015
- Volkswagen Polo 2009 - 2014
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2011 - 2015
- Volkswagen Sharan 2010 - 2015
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 - 2015
- Volkswagen Touran 2010 - 2015
Only for Models with White MFD
*Compatible with Fender OEM Amplified System
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
See Fig 1.
Up = Off, Down = On
- On = Pioneer head units. Off = All other head units
- Setting for reverse camera. On = PAL, Off = NTSC. The default setting is Off (NTSC).
- Resets the display settings back to default. If the display settings have been manipulated in a way that it is no longer possible to make adjustments, change the DIP switch #3 from Off to On and back. This will reset the screen settings to the factory defaults. During this procedure the screen background will change to red. While the background is red, no settings can be made.
- Not applicable
INTERFACE CONNECTIONS
Fig 1.
Description of Diagram: Shows the connections for the Infodapter. Includes outputs for reverse camera to the head unit and input from an optional camera, a power harness, and a steering wheel remote control connector to the head unit. It also indicates DIP switches, with one labeled 'Not Used'.
Fig 2.
Description of Diagram: A block diagram illustrating the system connections. It shows an aftermarket head unit connected to the VW Infodapter. The Infodapter receives input from a reverse camera (optional), an ISO connector, and a steering wheel control input. Outputs from the Infodapter include connections for Park Brake (Green), Mute (Grey), Speed Pulse (Pink), and Reverse (Purple).
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Fig 3.
Description of Diagram: Illustrates the steering wheel buttons. Button 'A' is the Speech Button. Buttons 'B' and 'C' are for Track Up/Down.
CONFIGURATION MENU
To access the menu, push and hold the speech button for 2 seconds (Fig. 3). This will enable the configuration menu. To navigate through the menu options, use the Track Up/Track Down buttons. To select a menu option, push the speech button once.
Configuration Menu Options:
- Screen Size/Position
- Picture Settings
- Vehicle Settings
- Preferences
- Language
- Version
- < Back
Screen Size/Position
Make sure all 4 corner markers are touching the corners of the aftermarket head unit display.
Description of Diagram: Shows the 'Screen Size/Position' menu with options for Horizontal Size, Horizontal Position, Vertical Size, and Vertical Position, along with a '< Back' option. Arrows indicate adjustments can be made.
Picture Settings
Adjust brightness, contrast, and colour saturation.
Description of Diagram: Shows the 'Picture Settings' menu with options for Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation, along with a '< Back' option.
Vehicle Settings
Driver Position - Select Left or Right depending upon vehicle configuration.
Description of Diagram: Shows the 'Vehicle Settings' menu with 'Driver Position' (Left/Right) and 'Amplifier Settings', plus a '
Amplifier Settings* - This setting can be used to adjust the gain of the aftermarket head unit, to match the OEM amplifier volume. (*Note: this option is only available when an OEM amplifier is detected in the vehicle)
Description of Diagram: Shows 'Amplifier Settings' with options for Volume, Balance, Fader, Bass, Mid, Treble, and On Delay, plus a '< Back' option.
Preferences
Park Assist Version - Select according to the colour configuration of the park assist fitted to the vehicle.
Camera Connected - Select Yes if an optional camera is connected.
Reverse Priority* - Select which image (Camera or Park Assist) will be shown by default when reversing. The driver can select the desired image by pushing the Speech button (Fig. 3) while reversing. (*Note: this option is only available when Camera Connected is set to Yes)
Park Brake Source - Set to one of the following:
- Brake - Park brake output active when park brake is on.
- Speed - Park brake output active when speed is less than 3KMH.
- AlwaysOn - Park brake output always active.
Restore factory settings - Reverts all Infodapter settings to factory defaults. (This does not restore vehicle settings)
Description of Diagram: Shows the 'Preferences' menu with options for Park Assist Version, Camera Connected, Reverse Priority, Park Brake Source, Restore factory settings, and a '< Back' option.
Technical Support
If you need assistance setting up or using your Aerpro product now or in the future, call Aerpro Support Australia TEL: 03-8587 8898 FAX: 03 – 8587 8866 Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm AEST. If you would like to download a digital copy of this manual, or other Aerpro manuals/software, please visit the http://aerpro.com website.