Instruction Manual 27-830

CarPlay Integration for Audi MMI 3G system

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Content:

Warning

Compatibility

Features

Package Components

Connection Diagram

How to connect an external MIC (optional)

DIP Setting

Operation Instruction

How to switch from original to add-on interface

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Mirroring

USB Multimedia Playback

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△! Warning:

In order to protect the driving safety and avoid break the traffic law; please DO NOT operate the interface while driving.

The reversing surveillance function just is used in reversing assistance. Please check the entire surroundings while reversing.

All steps of installation should be done by the well-trained specialist.

During installation, the ignition key should be taken off and after all installation finished, connect power cable last.

Please DO NOT plug or pull the connected cables in the state of power-on, in order to avoid damaged monitor or accessory.

Install wiring in a manner in which cables will not come in contact with metal parts. The wiring may be damaged by contact with

metal parts, resulting in fire and shocks. Avoid all contact with hot surfaces when wiring the main unit. High temperatures may

damage wiring, causing shorts, arcing and fires.

Please DO NOT put the product in the damp environment or water, in order to avoid electric shock，damaged and fire accident

caused by a short circuit.

Kindly check all components are in the box when receiving the product. If anything missing, inform to the supplier/manufacturer.

Start the engine before loading, check the interface whether have function displayed, key control whether correct, the vehicle

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interface whether having a scratch. Please give the feedback to the supplier/manufacturer if there have any questions.

Please note that put the disassembled automotive components in a good way on the installation process, avoid scratching the

instrument panel, the leftovers of connecting cables need to handle and DO NOT leave it in the car. The connecting plug must be

insulated in order to short circuit.

The cables should be connected in a good way; the vehicle installation space is a little small, so reduce space usage as far as

possible. There should be a good plan about connect cables, avoid affecting the active component of connecting, such as control

components of turning the steering wheel, throttle and brake pedal. There need to be fastened after connecting cables in case of a

drop.

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Compatibility:

Brands Model Years Original System

Audi

A4/S4 2010 - 2015 Select vehicles with MMI 3G system,

7.0 inch monitor

4 pin LVDS connector

A5/S5 2010 - 2015

A6 2009 - 2011

Q5 2010 - 2017

Q7 2009 - 2011

NOTE! NOT available for select vehicles with MMI 3G Basic (Resolution 400*240).

Please switch to OEM UI before reversing on Audi Q7 MY with original rear view camera.

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Features:

Integrated 3 in 1 module supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and screen mirroring functions

Screen mirroring supports both iOS & Android devices

Supports USB HD video and lossless music playback (APE, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA, etc.)

Operate by OEM knob controller & steering wheel buttons

Support further software update

Apple CarPlay Android Auto Mirroring USB multimedia Software update

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Package Components:

Main Unit

Dimension: 130*105*30 mm

Quadlock Main Power Cable 4 pin LVDS Cable

USB Cable

Optional Component:

External Microphone

(Needed when a car without

OEM MIC)

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Connection Diagram

CarPlay Integration for Audi MMI 3G

POWER/CAN LVDS USB

DIP SW

OEM Screen

OEM Head Unit

Provided

4pin LVDS

Cable

Provided female LVDS connects to

OEM male LVDS cable from screen

OEM Quadlock

Connector

USB female Connector

Connect to head unit

Quadlock Main Power Cable

OEM 18+2pin

connector

Air conditioning control panel

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How to connect an external MIC:

MIC+ MIC-

MIC+ MIC-

OEM quadlock connector

DONE Connect the external microphone to pinout MIC+

and MIC- of OEM quadlock connector.

NOTE! Ignore this page if your car integrates original

microphone.

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DIP Setting: OFF

ON ON OFF

DIP NO.

Selection of car model

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OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 2013-2017 A4/S4/A5/S5/Q5

OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 2010-2012 A4/S4/A5/S5/Q5

OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON 2009-2011 A6/Q7

NOTE! Please reboot the interface for effective after changing any DIP setting.

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Operation Instruction:

OEM UI Add on Module

Interface

Long press “NAV” for 3s

Order: OEM - Add on - OEM

Add on module UI:

Apple

CarPlay

Android

Auto iOS

Mirroring

Android

Mirroring Reserved

Return to Original

SW Ver.

How to delivering audio to OEM

radio

NOTE! Make sure switch to “AUX” mode on original car stereo for audio

transmission before using the CarPlay integration. Please plug in an AMI cable if

AUX function hasn’t been activated.

How to switch from Original to Add-on interface

USB Multimedia

Display multimedia

title when plug in &

play USB stick files

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Apple CarPlay

Return to add-on

module UI

○1 : Return to the previous step

○2 : Turn the dial to move menu pointer; press for confirm

○3 : Click as home button

○4 : Long press 3S to activate Siri

○5 : Long press 7s to reset the interface module

NOTE! Disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the

phone and car stereo when using Apple CarPlay.

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Android Auto

A area

B area

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○3

○1 : Click for switching to A area; long press for

display the menu of upper left

○2 : Click for switching to B area; long press for

activating “Google voice assistant”

○3 : Turn the dial to move menu-pointer; press for

confirm

○4 : Click as return to the previous step

NOTE!

Make sure smartphone connect to original car stereo Bluetooth for

phone call audio delivering when using Android Auto.

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Mirroring

NOTE!

Please always trust or allow when display a popup notification

Enabling “USB Debugging” on an Android device

Android device must connect to car stereo BT for all audio delivering Connect Android smartphone/iPhone with USB cable, and then

enter “AutoLink/Airplay” for screen mirroring.

USB Multimedia Playback

Connect a USB memory stick, it will play multimedia files (music, picture, video) automatically,

and will display the media title on the add on module main UI