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CAUTION! 

 All accessories, switches, climate 

controls panels, and especially air bag indicator 

lights must be connected before cycling the 

ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio 

with the key in the on position, or while the 

vehicle is running. 

AXAC-MZ1

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AxxessInterfaces.com 

© COPYRIGHT 2020 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 

REV.  2/17/20 INSTAXAC-MZ1

INTERFACE FEATURES

TOOLS REQUIRED

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

REQUIRED ITEMS 

(sold separately)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction............................................................2
Configuration ..................................................... 2-4
Connections ............................................................5
Installation .............................................................6
Programming .........................................................6

•  (4) Camera inputs
•  Turn signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle
•  (4) Programmable camera control wires
•  Micro-B USB updatable

• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, 

solder, and heat shrink
• Tape • Wire cutter • Zip ties

• AXAC-MZ1 interface
• AXAC-MZ1 interface harness
• AXAC-MZ1 vehicle harness (qty. 2)
   • 24-pin T-harness
   • 4-pin T-harness (cam harness)

Update Cable: AXUSB-MCBL

 With full color LCD screen 

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vehicle specific applications

Mazda† 

Camera Interface With Pre-Wired Harness

 

2007-2015

APPLICATIONS

Mazda

CX-5 

2013-2015

CX-9 

2013-2015

CX-9 (with NAV) 

2007-2012

Summary of Contents for AXAC-MZ1

Page 1: ...n 2 4 Connections 5 Installation 6 Programming 6 4 Camera inputs Turn signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle 4 Programmable camera control wires Micro B USB updatable Crimping tool and connectors or solder gun solder and heat shrink Tape Wire cutter Zip ties AXAC MZ1 interface AXAC MZ1 interface harness AXAC MZ1 vehicle harness qty 2 24 pin T harness 4 pin T harness cam ...

Page 2: ...n Continued on the next page INTRODUCTION The AXAC MZ1 is a camera switching interface that provides up to 3 additional camera inputs to the factory radio while still retaining the factory camera With this interface a front camera and or side cameras can be added to the factory radio The cameras function automatically no human interaction required unless desired to do so The interface can also be ...

Page 3: ...ve been configured press Write Configuration to save the settings Unplug the update cable from the interface and computer Refer to the following page for more information CONFIGURATION CONT Continued on the next page Select the vehicle in the drop down list A tab labeled Configuration will appear after the vehicle has been selected ...

Page 4: ... Left blinker Activation of the left turn signal will activate the left camera Right blinker Activation of the right turn signal will activate the right camera Auto reverse drive Available only for Video Trigger 4 when installing a front camera With this feature selected the camera will activate automatically once a reverse then drive sequence is seen from the vehicle Example of this scenario woul...

Page 5: ... the AXAC MZ1 interface harness labeled Camera output Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC MZ1 interface harness labeled Camera 1 to the aftermarket backup camera Disregard the RCA jack labeled Camera output from the AXAC MZ1 vehicle harness Note Also disregard the 4 pin female connector this RCA jack is connected to Connect the Red wire from the AXAC MZ1 interface harness labeled Camera 12V to the ...

Page 6: ...ARNESS Camera 4 Camera 2 Control 1 Control 2 Control 3 Control 4 Camera 3 Camera 12V VSS output VSS input For models with a factory backup camera 1 Cycle the ignition on and wait until the LED in the interface comes on Note If the LED doesn t come on within a few seconds yet blinks instead turn the key to the off position disconnect the interface check all connections reconnect the interface and t...

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Page 8: ...rtified technicians IMPORTANT If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product please call our Tech Support line at 386 257 1187 Before doing so look over the instructions a second time and make sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before calling AxxessInterfaces com C...

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