Axxess AX-AM-FD91 Installation Instructions Manual

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CAUTION!
All accessories, switches, climate controls panels, and especially air bag indicator lights must be connected before cycling the ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio with the key in the on position, or while the vehicle is running.
AX-AM-FD91
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INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections to be made .......................................2
Configuring the AX-AM-FD91 ................................3
Installing the AX-AM-FD91 .....................................4
User guide ..............................................................5
Ford (with Sync 3)
HDMI and Camera Interface 2015-up*
• Provides front and rear camera inputs to the factory display screen
• Provides an HDMI input to the factory display screen
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• AX-AM-FD91 interface
• AX-AM-FD91 harness
• LVDS (video) extension cable
• 6-pin to 4-pin LVDS (video) cable
• 10-pin harness with RCA jacks
• 3.5mm extension cable
• USB dongle
*Visit AxxessInterfaces.com for up-to-date vehicle specific applications.
APPLICATIONS FORD
Edge 2018-up Escape 2018-up Expedition 2018-up
Explorer 2018-up F-150 2015-up F-250/350/450 Super Duty 2015-up Flex 2018-up
Fusion 2015-up Mustang 2015-up Taurus 2017-up
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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE
• If installing a front/rear camera, connect the Black wire labeled “GND”, to the camera(s) ground wire.
• If installing a backup camera, connect the Red wire labeled “Reverse Camera 12v”, to the backup camera power wire.
• If installing a front camera, connect the Red wire labeled “Front Camera 12v”, to the front camera power wire.
• The Red wire labeled “Acc Power Output” is optional if a power source is required while a camera is active.
• If installing a backup camera, connect the RCA jack labeled “Reverse Camera Video Input” to the camera.
• If installing a front camera, connect the RCA jack labeled “Front Camera Video Input” to the camera.
• If adding an HDMI input to the factory display screen, connect an HDMI cable (Axxess part number AX-HDCABLE, sold separately), to the port on the AX-AM-FD91 labeled “HDMI IN”.
FRONT CAM IN
REAR CAM IN
ACC PWR OUT
REAR CAMPWR
FRONTCAM
PWR
CAM GROUND
HDMI LVDS OUT
LVDS IN
AV IN
POWER
IN
(Connections Diagram)
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Dip switch settings
Remove the access door located on the top of the AX-AM-FD91 interface to access the dip switches.
Dip 1
If the vehicle is equipped with a factory backup camera: On: Yes Off: No
Dip 3
If the vehicle has an aftermarket backup camera
: On: Yes Off: No
Dips 4 & 5
For all applications:
Dip 4: On
Dip 5: On
Dip 2
If the vehicle has an aftermarket front camera:
On: Yes Off: No
CONFIGURING THE AX-AM-FD91
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INSTALLING THE AX-AM-FD91
• Remove the 24-pin connector from the radio, then connect the
male
plug
from the
AX-AM-FD91 harness
into the radio. (Figure A)
• Connect the factory
male
factory connector into the
female
plug from the
AX-AM-FD91 harness
.
• Connect the
AX-AM-FD91 harness
into the AX-AM-FD91 interface.
• Connect one end of the 3
.5mm extension cable
to the
AX-AM-FD91 harness
,
then connect the other end to the
USB dongle
. The
USB dongle
will be
discussed later.
• Remove the Yellow LVDS (video) cable from the display screen, then connect it to the
6-pin to 4-pin LVDS (video) cable
. (Figure B)
• Connect the
6-pin to 4-pin LVDS (video) cable
into the AX-AM-FD91 interface
(LVDS IN).
• Connect the Yellow end of the
4-pin LVDS (video) extension cable
into the
display screen.
• Connect the Pink end of the
4-pin LVDS (video) extension cable
into the
interface (LVDS OUT).
• Connect the 10-pin harness with RCA jacks into the AX-AM-FD91 interface.
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
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Button Configuration
• The factory buttons on the steering wheel, and “SOUND” button on the radio, will be used to operate the AX-AM-FD91.
USER GUIDE
HDMI access
• Connect the
USB dongle
to the Sync USB input. The dongle will appear as “USB AUX”.
Select USB as a source from the factory radio.
• Press and hold “BUTTON 1” for 2 seconds to switch between the factory screen and the AX-AM-FD91 screen.
• Press and hold “BUTTON 2” (Or press the top right corner of the touchscreen) to disable the video-in-motion warning message.
Front camera access
• Ensure dip switch 2 is selected to “ON”.
• Press & hold “BUTTON 2” for 2 seconds (or double tap the “SOUND” button) to activate the front camera.
Rear camera access
• The backup camera will automatically activate while the vehicle is in reverse gear.
• Deselecting the reverse gear will activate the front camera, if installed and dip switch 2 is selected to “ON”.
Note:
This camera takes priority over HDMI mode, and front camera mode. But will not deactivate the
front camera. Press the top right corner of the screen, or drive over 10 mph, to cancel front camera mode
.
View Version Number
• Press and hold “BUTTON 1” for 8 seconds to enter the firmware information screen.
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IMPORTANT If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product,
please call our Tech Support line at 1-800-253-TECH. Before doing so, look over the instructions a second time, and make sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated. Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before calling.
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