Smartlink
MHL, Video, Bluetooth
MHL-9201-1
Install guide for Smartlink
Mirroring Interface for
BMW CIC & CCC
1. Introduction
The Smartlink
from Dension is a vehicle and head unit
specific kit, giving you a
brand new user experience on your
smartphone
with
MHL connection
. This cutting edge device
allows you to see the exact same content on the car display as you
have on your phone and gives the possibility to control, browse,
run applications, watch videos or play music from the connected
phone.
Other devices like iPhone or iPod touch can also be connected to
the Smartlink (
special adapter
is
required
e.g.
Lightning Digital
AV adapter
for iPhone 5s / 5c /5) but without control option from
the radio.
Smartlink has one additional video input where external video
capable device(s) can be connected like a DVD player, rearview
camera and many others with external video output.
Compatibility
The Smartlink is compatible with the following vehicles:
Supported MHL capable phones
For the latest compatibility please visit:
http://www.mhlconsortium.org/productlist/mobile-devices/
Please note:
The MHL capable phones produced by SONY (e.g.:
Xperia Z, T, etc.) are currently not supported by the Smartlink in
CIC Professional system, since their video signal uses the NTSC
standard which is not available on CIC Professional systems.
Important note for Samsung Galaxy S3/S4 users:
Special
adapter is required for MHL functions. To be ordered separately
(
SML11SG
)
.
Supported iPod / iPhone devices
1,2
iPod Touch (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation)
iPhone 5s / 5c / 5 / 4S / 4 / 3GS and 3G
1
control is possible from the device user interface only
2
additional Lightning or 30 pin Digital AV adapter is required
Package content
•
Smartlink interface
•
Single fibre optic cable kit
•
Specific car side harness
•
Connector Port
•
MHL cable (HDMI to Micro-USB)
•
Microphone
•
Instruction manuals (Install / User)
Optional accessories
•
5 pin to 11 pin adapter for Samsung (
SML11SG
)
•
RCA video cable (
EXT1ICO
)
•
GEN enabler tool (
EN1VTBM
)
•
HDMI Extension cable (
EXTHDMI
)
2. Device Installation
The Smartlink can be installed anywhere on the MOST ring,
however in order to
avoid any compatibility
or
functional
issues
, please make sure that the Smartlink is the l
ast connected
device
on the
MOST
ring (
Fig. 2
).
Please note:
Installation of the
Smartlink is very complex, therefore
highly recommended
to
have it installed by Professional Installer.
Please note:
Factory TV option
has to be removed
or
looped
if
fitted because the Smartlink
cannot retain
this function.
MOST ring installation
Disconnect the fiber optic Male connector from the original
interface (e.g. Head Unit) then remove the fiber optic housing from
the Male connector and finally disconnect (
Fig. 1.
) the fiber optic
fibre (the one which is marked to be the
‘signal in’
cable – with
an arrow) as it is shown below:
HU
1a.
Remove the blue locking clip from the
middle of the fibre optic housing.
Strain the hook carefully with a
sharp tool, while pulling out the
optical fibre from the housing.
1b.
(Fig. 1)
Connect that optical wire (use the optical male /male inline
connector) with the
‘signal in’
cable of the Dension device.
The optical fiber
‘signal out’
fibre of the Dension device must
be connected to the original optic housing. Finally, take the Male
connector and connect it to the original interface. At the end of the
installation please make sure that the light directions of the MOST
optical ring are correct.
3.
Car side
(
Fig. 2
)
BMW E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60/61, E63/64
and E70/71 with I-drive Professional (
CIC, 8.8”
dual slot)
On the bottom of the Smartlink hardware, you will find
configuration switches. Depending on your car make and radio
type you need to use different settings.
Set the DIP switches on the hardware
HU
BMW
First carefully remove the Head Unit (radio) module from the
dashboard as described in the factory instructions and using the
correct tools.
Model
Head Unit
Model Year
BMW (E series)
1
1, 3, 5, 6, X5 and X6
I-Drive Professional
(CCC, 8.8”, dual slot)
2004-2009
BMW (E series)
1, 3, 5, 6, X5 and X6
I-Drive Professional
(CIC, 8.8”, dual slot)
2009-2013
1
CCC Professional system with 7 buttons iDrive controller is currently not supported
Smartlink front
Smartlink back
With BMWs the iDrive control can be different depending on the
browsing mechanism. You have a “
Roll Over
” type controller, if
your iDrive can be rotated even if you have reached the last item
in the menu. You have a “
Controlled
” type if the iDrive joystic
cannot be moved further after the last menu item.
Please note:
Press the reset button on the connector port or discconnect and
reconnect the Smartlink hardware from power if you changed the
DIP switch settings.
BMW E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60/61, E63/64 and
E70/71 with I-drive Professional (
CCC, 8.8”
dual
slot) “
Roll Over
” type
BMW E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60/61, E63/64 and
E70/71 with I-drive Professional (
CCC, 8.8”
dual
slot) “
Controlled
” type
Connector Port
USB
HDMI
Media Port
MOST
Power
Video
MIC RCP
Version 1.0
