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INTERFACING SOLUTIONS

RVCAD-81M

REAR-VIEW CAMERA INTEGRATION 

FOR SELECT AUDI VEHICLES

with MMI 3G + 4G SYSTEMS

AUDI

2012 - 2014  A4
2012 - 2014  A5
2012 - 2014  A6
2012 - 2014  A7
2012 - 2014  A8
2012 - 2014  Q5
2012 - 2014  Q7

APPLICATION NOTES:

THIS INTERFACE REQUIRES THE

VEHICLES TO HAVE THE MMI

SYSTEM INSTALLED

WORKS FOR:

MMI Radios/ 4-Pin LVDS/ 3G + 4G

This interface does not o er the 

Force RVC feature. 

Contact Tech Support for more 

information.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Please read through the entire instruction manual before starting any of the installation procedures.
2. We recommend disconnecting the negative side of the battery until ready to code the vehicle.
3. Do not install any of the main modules near any major components or near the HVAC system,
    as placing items near the HVAC may cause damage or overheating to the vehicle or interface.
4. We recommend not disconnecting any of the air bag connections behind the dash panels.
5. This product is under Crux’s 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Warranty may be voided in the case where 
    the device shows proof of being opened or improper extreme force.

TECH SERVICES

All our products are manufactured under strict quality control. Each device is tested before shipment. If you have any problems or if 
you need technical support, contact us directly:

Crux Interfacing Solutions Tech Support
1 (855) 822-1348 (Mon - Fri - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 

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PARTS INCLUDED

12-Pin Audio Input/Output

Cable

CUL-03

Camera

4-Pin Switcher Remote

6-Pin RGB Input Cable

AD-81M Main

Interface Module

Summary of Contents for RVCAD-81M

Page 1: ...he main modules near any major components or near the HVAC system as placing items near the HVAC may cause damage or overheating to the vehicle or interface 4 We recommend not disconnecting any of the air bag connections behind the dash panels 5 This product is under Crux s 1 year manufacturer s warranty Warranty may be voided in the case where the device shows proof of being opened or improper ex...

Page 2: ...EO male plug SIGHTLINE INTERFACE RGB IN AV 1 AV 2 CAM CTRL POWER MENU AUDIO 6 PIN male plug PLEASE TAP 6 PIN CONNECTOR FOR CAMERA POWER GROUND See Below for Wire Codes WIRE VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 PIN WIRE COLOR CODES 1 Yellow Contstant 12V 2 Red Acc 12V 3 Gray Ctrl Data 4 Black Ground 5 Green Reverse Trigger 6 White Switch Data INTERFACING SOLUTIONS LVDS OUT SWITCH DWNLD 4 PIN LVDS DIP SET TO FACTORY ...

Page 3: ...ocated behind the display You will also need to locate the factory GATEWAY module Step 2 Connect the 6 Pin Power harness to the interface module and connect the wires using the wiring color code below 6 PIN HARNESS WIRES WHITE SWITCH SIGNAL RED ACC 12V YELLOW CONSTANT 12V BLACK GROUND GRAY MMI SIGNAL GREEN REVERSE 12V Notes Switch signal requires 12V MMI Signal is the communication with the interf...

Page 4: ...Connecting to the Audi GATEWAY Module The Audi Gateway Module looks like the picture below and can be found in different areas in the vehicle Please see below for possible locations A1 and A3 Under the steering wheel connection A6 A7 A8 Near the passenger s right foot stand Q3 and Q5 Near the passenger s left knee Possible Gateway Module Locations ...

Page 5: ...e OFF Disable DIP 4 RGB Input DIP 5 DIP 6 DIP 7 DIP 8 After each change of the DIP switch settings we recommend powering down the module then restarting the vehicle LED INDICATORS DATALINK LED Blinking BUS Detected OFF Power Down Sleep mode POWER LED ON Power On OFF Power OFF DIP SWITCHES LED INDICATORS UP OFF DOWN ON VIDEO male plug 4 5 6 7 8 OFF 1 2 3 8 PIN male plug MULTIM IN ON DATALINK STATUS...

Page 6: ... Use the RCA inputs on the bottom of the module for your Camera and AV inputs WHILE IN REVERSE TO REMOVE THE PARKING SENSOR DISPLAY PRESS THE MODE BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROL If you have the Dynamic Guidelines active and the car sits in reverse and do not respond the Dynamic Guidelines will return when the vehicle is in motion Step 2 The 6 Pin Audio Input Output cable is used to control t...

Page 7: ...or the audio to be present from the AV sources make sure the AUX source is selected on the radio The interface also provides you with a optional Switch Button for toggling through the AV inputs Press the MODE button on the steering wheel control to toggle the inputs INTERFACING SOLUTIONS RVCAD 81M REAR VIEW CAMERA INTEGRATION FOR SELECT AUDI with MMI 3G 4G VEHICLES 2012 2014 www cruxinterfacing co...

Page 8: ...615 8 OPTIONAL ITEMS SWITCHING SOURCES You can use the optional Toggle Switch to toggle the sources Simply connect the 4 Pin connector to the side of the module COMPATIBLE RADIOS MMI SYSTEM 3G 4G SPECIFICATIONS Operation voltage 10 5 14 8V DC Stand by power drain 10mA Reverse Threshold 5V Power consumption 2 4W Temperature range 40 C to 85 C ...

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