Connects2 Adaptiv Lite ADVL-BM2, adaptivelite Fitting & User Manual

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CONTENTS

Contents

About 3

Connection Diagram 4-5

Quick Start Guide 6-7

System 8-9

Sound Settings 10

DAB 11-12

Video - HDMI 13

Video - DVBT 14-15

Video - AV In 16

Media - USB/SD 17-21

Media - iPod 22-23

File Transfer 24-25

Info/Update 25

Technical Specications 26

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ABOUT

Adaptiv

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

All features are controlled via the OEM rotary commander.

Application

BMW

1 Series E81 2007-2011, E82 2007-2013, E87 2004-2011, E88 2007-2014
3 Series E90, E91, E92, E93 2005-2012
5 Series E60 2004-2010
X5 E70 2006-2013

Vehicles with CCC iDrive 6.5” and 8.8” screens.

Kit Includes

Adaptiv Interface, LVDS In/Out Cables, Car specic T-Harness and 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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CONNECTION DIAGRAM - ADAPTIV AUDI MIB PLATFORM

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1. Remove the OEM head unit and disconnect the main power Quadlock (A). If there is a

bre optic cable, unplug this and connect into the supplied Quadlock (E).

2. Disconnect 10 pin LVDS connector (B) from the rear of the OEM head unit.

3. Connect this 10 pin LVDS connector to the “LVDS OUT” on the Adaptiv interface.

4. Connect the LVDS cable supplied (C) into 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.

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QUICK START GUIDE

1. Before using your Adaptiv product, please ensure that the
Aux in option is selected on your OEM head unit. If your head
unit does not have the Aux in activated from factory, the Adap­tiv interface is capable of activating the Aux input in the Adaptiv
menu (see page 9).
This allows the Adaptiv product to use the Aux In source for its
wide range of multimedia inputs.

2. In order to activate your Adaptiv product, press and
hold the MENU button on your OEM rotary commander
in the centre armrest console. The screen will switch to
the Adaptiv start up screen.

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3. Main Menu - Use the rotary commander to scroll left
across to the System icon. Press down on the rotary
commander to select System.

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

5. In order to exit Adaptiv and return to the OEM head unit
menu, press and hold the MENU button. A single press of
menu will go back one screen within Adaptiv mode.
Selecting the ‘CAR’ icon on the Adaptiv homescreen with the
rotary commander also exits Adaptiv mode.

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SYSTEM

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

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 or

parking sensors are tted, they will continue to function as

normal when reverse gear is engaged.

HDMI Input

Switch between Apple and Android devices. Apple or

Android specic connections are not included.

Colour

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

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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.

Car Aux Activation

The Adaptiv interface allows the activation of the OEM
Aux input if your vehicle does not currently have this
enabled. Select this menu item and follow the instructions
on the vehicle display in order to activate the Aux input.

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