Connects2 adaptiv Fitting & User Instructions

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CONTENTS

Contents

About 3

Connection Diagram 4

Quick Start Guide 6

System 8

Sound Settings 10

Navigation 11

DAB 12

HDMI 14

TV 15

AV In 17

USB/SD 18

File Transfer 24

Info/Update 26

Technical Specications 27

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ABOUT

Adaptiv

Adaptiv is a new brand from Connects2, which allows extensive multimedia and
navigation upgrades to the OEM screen.
The plug and play, all in one interface adds Navigation, USB/SD, AV In and an input
for an aftermarket reverse camera. Optional modules allow the ability to add DAB
Digital Radio (ADV-DAB), HDMI (ADV-HDMI) and DVBT TV (ADV-DVBT). There is also
an input which allows an aftermarket reverse camera to be connected. All features

are controlled via the OEM touch screen.

Application

For Citroen and Peugeot vehicles with 7” OEM Touchscreen.

Kit Includes

Adaptiv Interface, LVDS In/Out Cables, Car specic T-Harness, AV In Cable.

Prior to installation

Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installa­tion. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
Connects2 cannot be held responsible for the installation of this product.

Technical Support

Connects2 want to provide a fast and suitable resolution should you encounter any
technical issues. With this in mind, when contacting Connects2, try to provide as
much Information as possible. This will speed up the process and help us to help you.

Please use our dedicated online technical support centre: support.connects2.com

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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1. Remove the OEM head unit and disconnect the main power Quadlock (A).

2. Disconnect Pink LVDS connector (B) from the rear of the OEM head unit.

3. Connect this Pink LVDS to the Pink “LVDS OUT” on the Adaptiv interface.

4. Connect the LVDS cable supplied (C) into the Pink LVDS IN on the OEM head unit,
connect the other end of this cable to “LVDS IN” on the Adaptiv interface.

5. Make all required module connections such as DAB, DVBT, HDMI.

6. Connect the supplied 24 way power and speaker connector (D) to the Adaptiv
interface, connect the male Quadlock connector (E) into the OEM head unit,
Connect the female Quadlock connector (F) into the OEM male Quadlock
connector (A) disconnected in step1.

CAPACTIVE TOUCH NON CAPACTIVE TOUCH

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2. There are two ways in which the Adaptiv product is
activated, depending upon which type of OEM head

unit is tted in your vehicle. Please ensure the relevant

dipswitch is set on the side of the Adaptiv interface before
connecting power.

A: Capacitive touch head units: Press and hold
(List) on steering wheel.
B: Non capacitive touch head units: Press and hold
(Source) on head unit.

3. Main Menu - Press the System icon to enter the
setup menu.

QUICK START GUIDE

1. Before using your Adaptiv product, please ensure
that the Aux in option is selected on your OEM head
unit. This allows the Adaptiv product to use the Aux In
source for its wide range of multimedia inputs.

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QUICK START GUIDE

4. Scroll down to Language and select the required
language.

5. Scroll up and select Media In and ensure Adaptiv is
selected from the drop down menu.

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SYSTEM

Video in Motion Enable

Enables/Disables video playback whilst the vehicle is
in motion. This feature is turned off by default. It is the

drivers responsibility to obey local trafc laws.

Aftermarket Camera Enable

The Adaptiv interface allows the input of an aftermar­ket camera into the OEM screen. This feature is turned
off by default and should only be enabled if an
aftermarket camera is connected. If an OEM camera

is tted, this will continue to function as normal.

Media In

This allows the user to switch between Adaptiv and Car
as an audio source. When using Adaptiv, ensure that
Adaptiv is selected from the drop down list. Should you
wish to use an OEM audio source, select Car.

Navi Voice

Allows the user to select Left Front, Right Front or Both
Front speakers for navigation audio.

HDMI Input

Switch between Apple and Android devices. Please
note that the HDMI module (ADV-HDMI) module is an

optional extra. Apple or Android specic connections

are not included.

Colour

Allows the user to change the colour scheme. The
colour is set to blue/white by default.

The System menu allows the user to customise
and select various options.

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SYSTEM

Language

Allows the user to change language of the Adaptiv
interface. The interface is set by default to English.

Video Input

Change the Brightness/Contrast of the picture for AV
In.

Map Data Update

This allows access to update the Navigation SD card

software. The feature allows les to be copied from

the Navigation SD card to a USB key for updating via

a computer. It also allows the USB les to be copied

to the Navigation SD card in order to update it without
removing the SD card from the Adaptiv module.

Navi Path

Select the folder destination for Navigation updates.

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SOUND SETTINGS

The sound settings menu allows the user to set the volume level of
an audio source independantly. When switching the source, the

volume level will be automatically adjusted to the user dened

level.

If the level slider controller is in the 0 position the volume that is set
by the master volume control. Move the volume controller up or
down to increase or decrease the volume gain level.

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NAVIGATION

Before Use

To use the Navigation there must be an SD-Card inserted into the
Navi slot of the Adaptiv interface. The GPS antenna must also be
connected and located in a suitable location.

Navigation uses iGO Primo software. Please see the iGO Primo user
manual for full details on operating the navigation feature. Please
visit www.adaptiv-multimedia.com for more details.

Starting Navigation

Touch the Navigation icon on the Adaptiv homescreen.

Exit Navigation (with Navigation guidance enabled)

Press the Menu button on the OEM head unit.

Exit Navigation (with Navigation guidance disabled)

Press the icon on the navigation homescreen.

Navigation homescreen

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DAB DIGITAL RADIO

Before Use

Please ensure the optional ADV-DAB module is connected to the
Adaptiv interface and that the DAB antenna is connected. Note
that the dipswitch on the ADV-DAB module should be in the On
position. This outputs 5V power to the DAB antenna.

Selecting DAB
Press the DAB icon on the Adaptiv homescreen.

Scanning

When DAB is rst selected, you must scan in order to nd available
DAB stations. Push the Scan icon . After scanning, the rst

available station will be heard and will be shown on the display.

Key to Icons

Scan

Station List

back to main menu

Current station Info

Alphabetical
View

Ensemble View

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DAB DIGITAL RADIO

Radio station info display

Storing Presets

To store a preset, select the desired radio station. This can be
done by pushing the Station List icon. Once tuned into the desired
station, press and hold the required preset button on the station
presets display. The station name will then be shown within the
preset icon. It is possible to store 10 presets.

Station Presets display

Station List display

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HDMI

Before Use

Please ensure the optional ADV-HDMI module is connected to the
Adaptiv interface. The ADV-HDMI module is supplied with a
female HDMI socket which allows connection of Apple/Android

devices with HDMI out (Device specic adapters not included).

Selecting HDMI
Press the HDMI icon on the Adaptiv homescreen.

Playback

The HDMI source allows high resolution multimedia playback from
a variety of Apple/Android devices. The multimedia content must
be controlled from the device itself.

Exit HDMI

Touch anywhere on the OEM head unit display to exit HDMI mode.
This will return to the Adaptiv main menu. Alternatively push the
Menu button on the OEM head unit.

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Left direction Right direction

Up direction Down direction

Search channel

Next menu

DVBT TV

Before Use

Please ensure the optional ADV-DVBT module is connected to the
Adaptiv interface and the DVBT antennas are connected.

Selecting TV
Press the TV icon on the Adaptiv homescreen.

Scanning

When TV is rst selected, you must scan in order to nd available

TV stations. Push the Scan icon located on the lower menu
bar on the second menu page.

Key to Icons

Select

Back

Channel
Information

Record Duration
(Requires USB key
to be connected
to the DVBT Tuner)

Next menu

System setting
menu

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Exit TV

Push the Menu button on the OEM head unit or the back
arrow at the top right side of the display.

DVBT TV

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AV IN

The AV In feature allows audio/video input of any devices with a
composite output (Aux L, Aux R and Video). Control is from the
connected device.

Selecting AV In

Press the AV In icon on the Adaptiv homescreen.

Exit AV In

Push the Menu button on the OEM head unit or the back arrow
at the top right side of the display.

Aftermarket Reverse Camera Input

The supplied AV In cable also includes an option to connect an
aftermarket reverse camera. This option can be enabled in the
System settings menu.

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Selecting USB/SD

Ensure that a USB or SD card is inserted into the Adaptiv interface.
Press the USB icon or the SD icon on the Adaptiv
homescreen.

USB/SD

The operation and features are the same
when using USB or SD.

File Formats Supported

The following le formats are supported:

Audio

- MP3

- AAC

- FLAC

- APE

Video

- MPEG

- AVI

- FLV

- WMV

- MP4

- MKV

- OGM

Image

- JPEG

- PNG

- GIF

USB/SD Playback

USB/SD Playback display

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Previous track Next track

Play / Pause

Repeat

Shufe

Play list

Back to main menu

Press once to repeat the song
Press twice to repeat/loop.

Press this to shufe and play

tracks at random.

USB/SD

Key to Icons

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Open music les on USB/SD media

Open movie les on USB/SD media

Open image les on USB/SD media

Open all les on the USB/SD media (Folder Structure)

USB/SD

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Key to Icons - Movie playback

Previous track Next track

Play / Pause Stop

Fast forward Back to previous menu

Back to main menu

Images - Menu

USB & SD CARD OPERATION

Movie playback

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Images which are saved on the SD-Card or USB device can be
displayed on the Adaptiv unit startup screen.
Any supported image format can be used. To do this, press on the
icon in the bottom left corner, as shown in the picture above.

The chosen image is saved as the start screen. This will be conrmed

by the green icon in the bottom left corner, as shown in the picture
above.

USB & SD CARD OPERATION

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If you want to delete the startup image, press the memory button as
shown above.

A red symbol appears to conrm the image was deleted as the start

screen.

Folder Structure Menu

Select a folder. If the folder has a sub-folder this can also be selected
from this page.

USB & SD CARD OPERATION

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This option allows the transfer of les between a USB

memory stick and an SD Card.

Selecting File Transfer

Press the File icon on the Adaptiv homescreen.

Files can be copied to/from an SD card which is inserted in the
‘Media SD’ slot and also a USB memory stick inserted into
‘Multimedia’ USB port.

FILE TRANSFER

Select the required les and use the copy and paste functions to
move les between the two storage devices.

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Key to Icons

Copy File Paste File

Choose all les Delete selected le

Back to previous menu Back to main menu

FILE TRANSFER

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INFO/UPDATE

Update your unit

The current software version can be accessed via this page. Please
make a note of this should you need contact Connects2 for
support.

Should your unit require a software update, please ensure the USB

key with the update le is inserted into the Adaptiv interface

‘Multimedia’ USB slot, or alternatively the USB input on the HDMI
module can be used.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFCATIONS

Power

Power Supply 12V
Current Consumption 2A
Standby Current 7.5mA
Operating Temperature -20c - +80c

LCD

Resolution Output 400 x 240 / 800 x 480

Inputs

Video Input 1 x RCA (AV)

1 x Rear Camera (V)
1 x HDMI (Optional
ADV-HDMI)

DAB 1 x DAB (ADV-DAB)
TV 1 x TV (ADV-DVBT)
USB 1 x Multimedia
SD 1 x Navigation

1 x Multimedia

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