2004+ Audi A6/A8/Q7 NV_AUDIA6A8 Nav Video Installation Guide

Warning
1. Before working, please make sure the vehicle power is off (please keep in mind when pulling out the
key, only monitor supply would be off but whole vehicle power supply would be off 5 minutes later).
2. Starting with separating of the monitor and the connecter removed in working may causes an error code. Do not start until the work is done.
3. Please use appropriate measure of tools
4. Do not force excessively in assembling or disassembling, tightening or pulling
5. Using protecting clothes or taping around the working area, take care of scars
6. Please make sure to connect the power cable using a fuse when you use it with pulling out the power supply.

LVDS IN AND OUT The NV_AUDIA6A8 unit is installed inline of the Audi’s OEM LVDS connector. The factory Audi LVDS connector that is plugged into the back of the Audi system will connect to the port labeled “LVDS IN” on the NAV VIDEO Module. Then, the LVDS cable provided with the NAV VIDEO Module will connect to the port labeled “LVDS OUT”, the other end of this cable will be plugged into where the factory Audi LVDS connector was once plugged into, at the back of the Audi system.
AV1 IN Composite Video & Audio Input For Any Video Device (only video will go into the
OEM navigation / multimedia system, audio is only for output switching)
AV2 IN Composite Video & Audio Input For Any Video Device (only video will go into the
OEM navigation / multimedia system, audio is only for output switching)
AV OUT Will output the audio and video from AV1 or AV2 or AV3 depending on which is currently selected.
REAR VIEW CAMERA This composite video connector will accommodate a rear video camera that features an NTSC composite output. This input is trigger-able with the “LAMP RV” wire, so when the vehicle goes into reverse, this input is displayed.
VGA IN This connector allows the connection of a Car PC / Carputer. The resolution of the
VGA output on the Car PC should be set to 640x480 at 60hz
REMOTE IR Infra red eye that allows that will be mounted somewhere in the dash.
RED WIRE 12V DC Input
BLACK WIRE Ground
BLUE LAMP/RV Reverse trigger. When 12V DC is applied to this wire, the REAR VIEW CAMERA
INPUT will automatically be displayed on the screen. This is often used for a reverse camera setup.
GREEN WIRE Parking brake ground. Safety ground. This wire must be grounded for video in motion to work.
MMI (WHITE) This white wire can optionally be connected to PIN 16 at the 20 pin factory connector under the dash to allow the NAV button on the console to switch video inputs on the module, eliminating the need for the remote control. Instructions on where to find this wire and how to connect it are found near the end of this guide.

General Installation
Note, pictures below are from an Audi A8. Location of GPS unit in A6 and Q7 may vary. GPS unit if not found under the dash is in the trunk.

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