Disconnect factory navigation
connector at Nav unit located bhind
amplifier
A.
You will be connecting the SoundGate VIDBMW1V4 at
the factory Navigation unit in the trunk, or rear, of
vehicle. Gain access to this location.
B.
Disconnect the blue connector at the factory Nav unit,
coming from the navigation system (similar to male
connector on VIDBMW1V4
harness - shown at right). Press the locking tab on the
blue housing adjacent to the black
locking arm, and rotate the locking arm 90° to release
the connector.
Preliminary:
A.
Please consult a factory service manual for exact location and disassembly instructions if
you are unsure of the procedure. Pay close attention to any warnings or instructions
regarding working with or around airbags.
B.
Turn the ignition key to the “Off” position.
C.
Make sure the car’s factory radio is turned to the “Off” position.
Step
3
Install the video source unit(s)
Referencing the instructions provided with your video source units, install the
components in the desired locations. Route the video cables and any required
power, ground, and trigger wires to the
factory amplifier location for connection to the VIDBMW1V4.
Step
2
Verify DIP switch settings on VIDBMW1V4 module
On the end of the module as shown in the diagram at left below, you will see
a red 5-position DIP switch. Verify that the switches are set
as follows (On = down, Off = up):
2, 4 = on
1, 3 and 5 = off.
Step
1
VIDBMW1V4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Connect VIDBMW1V4 harness to Nav unit behind amplifier
A.
Check the position of the black locking arm on the blue male connector of the
VIDBMW1V4 harness and make certain it is in the unlocked position.
B.
Plug the blue male connector on the VIDBMW1V4 harness into the connector port
vacated in Step 3 above. Rotate the locking arm to secure the connector. Do not force
the locking arm or it may break.
C.
Plug the blue male connector disconnected in Step 3 above, into the blue and black
female connector on the VIDBMW1V4 harness. Rotate the locking arm to secure the
connector.
Step
4
Locking
Tab
Locking Arm
(locked position)
Navigation Connector
Figure 1
IMPORTANT WARNING!
It is illegal in all 50 U.S. states, and in most Canadian provinces,
to have real time video (TV broadcast, VHS, DVD video, etc.) in
view of the driver.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE THE SOUNDGATE VIDEO INTERFACE
FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN INTERFACING A REARVIEW
CAMERA SYSTEM, THE BLUE INTERLOCK WIRE ON THE
SOUNDGATE VIDEO MODULE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO
PREVENT THE DRIVER VIEWING REAL TIME VIDEO WHILE THE
VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
We do not want to put our dealers in a position of liability, nor
our customers in danger in the event of an accident due to
driver distraction.
If you do not intend to comply with applicable law, please return
the SoundGate video module to the dealer it was
purchased from, or to SoundGate if it was purchased direct. Call
SoundGate Customer Service at 800-256-0808 for a Return
Authorization.
Connect remaining wires
Referencing Figure 2 and 3 on page 3, connect the remaining wires on the
VIDBMW1V4 harness. One of the options shown will cover most installations.
Consult the documentation that came with your video component to
determine which of these is appropriate for your installation.
Step
5
DIP switches
Inputs and Controls
Video Input 2
Video iPod Input
Video Input 1
Brightness/Color/Contrast/Ti
nt Adjustments
Inputs and Controls
