FAAFTECH FT-VF-FRD3 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

FT-VF-FRD3

REV 221217

PRESENTATION

• Congratulations for purchasing the video interface FT-VF-FRD3.

• Please, read this manual with attention before installing your new device.

• Keep this manual with you in order to check the functioning procedures and
the security information.

• We recommend that a professional, with experience in the field of installation
of vehicle devices, is the one to install this interface.

• The car ignition must be off during all the installation process.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Enables 2 AV inputs

• Enables 1 front camera input

• TV and DVD controlled by the car commands

See list of compatible vehicles on page 2

• 12V Post-Key and camera output

• Plug and Play Connections

• 1 year warranty against manufacturer defect

• Compatible vehicles: www.faaftech.com/produtos/interface-de-video/ft-vf-frd3

*Front camera is not available for vehicles without the original manufacturer’s rear camera.

Important Notice:

Video visualization is strictly forbidden to the vehicle’s driver. The visualization of video is
reserved only to the passengers in the vehicle. FAAFTECH holds no responsibility over
eventual damaged caused by the poor usage of this function.

1

CAMERA ACTIVATION

Follow these instructions in case of installing this product on a car that did not
come with an original manufacturer’s rear camera. If the vehicle already has an
original manufacturer’s rear camera, proceed to the next page.

Make sure the original radio is connected to the vehicle and the ignition is on
before you do the following procedure.

1. Connect the FT-VF-FRD3 interface to the OBD whip that comes with the
installation kit;

2. Setup the interface’s DIP Switches according to the picture below;

3. Plug the OBD whip into the vehicle’s OBD connector in order to enable the
multimedia camera input. During this activation, the interface’s LED will blink
with a blue light, and the radio will reset, signaling that the multimedia has been
set.

4. After the radio resets, close the vehicle doors and lock the car for 2 minutes to
finish the activation process. After that, remove the whip and follow the
instructions on the next page.

1-4: OFF

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

1-2: ON
3-4: OFF

Plug into the vehicle’s OBD connector, usually

located under the dashboard, close to the gear

and brake pedals.

Important notice: once you activate the camera on a vehicle, the interface will record that vehicle’s chassis
number. If you need to clean the interface’s memory to install it on another vehicle, you will have to deactivate
the camera on the current vehicle. In order to do so, repeat the procedure shown on this page, only setting
the DIP Switch 2 on the bottom of the interface to OFF.

OBD Whip

2

DIP Switches

Set up the interface’s DIP Switches while the equipment is unplugged from the
whip, and while the car ignition is off.

Configuração

DIP 1

DIP 2

DIP 3

UP enables AV1 (DVD) input
DOWN disables AV1 input

UP enables AV2 (TV) input
DOWN disables AV2 input

UP enables front camera input
DOWN disables front camera input

DIP 4

DIP 1

DIP 2/3

DIP 4

Keep down

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

DVD AND TV SELECTION DIP SWITCHES

Up in case you are installing on a Ford Ranger
Down in case you are installing on Ford Edge, Focus or Fusion

DIP 2 and 3 upFT-TV-1SEG

TV Faaftech

Up on cars without an original manufacturer’s camera
Down on cars equipped with an original manufacturer’s camera

FT-TV-1SEGII

FT-TV-1SEGIII

FT-TV-HDII

LBCR-1100TV LBSat

DIP 2 and 3 down

DIP 2 and 3 up

DIPs 2 and 3 on the “DVD and TV selection” select the model of the TV in order
to control it using the original commands. In case you are installing a TV or DVD
model not listed on the chart, ignore that setting.

3

CONNECTIONS

Connect to the whip Connect to the monitor

Connect to the console’s
audio entry

Note: if you are installing
on a vehicle without
auxiliary entry, you must
use an FM audio
transmitter.

Saida Audio

Audio Output

Note: if you are installing on

a Ford Ecosport, this whip

must be connected to the

entertainment center,

located behind the

instrument dashboard.

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

Connect to the TV and
DVD IR input, if they
are compatible to the

device

Saida 12V CAM

CAM Output

Use to power the
rear camera or the
front camera

Saida 12V ACC

ACC Output

Saida 12V GND

GND Output

Use to power the
accessories

Use to power the
accessories

4

CONNECTIONS

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

Entrada TV

(AV2)

Entrada DVD

(AV1)

Utilize a entrada AV1 para ligar
o DVD ou Espelhamento

MOBILE MULTI-MEDIA PLAYER

SD

DVD

Entrada Camera

camera input

Entrada de câmera traseira
caso o carro não tenha
câmera de fábrica ou
câmera frontal caso o carro
já tenha câmera traseira de
fábrica.

Utilize a entrada AV2
para ligar a TV

Receptor de TV Digital

5

Functions

Follow the instructions below to use the accessories that you chose to install on
the interface’s AV inputs:

1st Choose the AUX audio entry on the multimedia menu;
Note: if your vehicle doesn’t have an AUX entry, choose the FM bandwidth from
the FM transmitter used in the installation.

2nd Press the POWER* button for two seconds in order to access the AV
session of the interface;

3rd Once in the AV session, simply touch the POWER* button to alter between
the accessories installed on inputs AV1 and AV2;

4th To go back to the original multimedia menu, press and hold the POWER*
button for two seconds.

Use the POWER button on the dashboard to alter
between AV1 and AV2 in all vehicles, except for
the Ford Ecosport.

*Use the LOUDSPEAKER button on the steering
wheel commands to alter between AV1 and AV2
when you use this interface on a Ford Ecosport.

6

Functions

Use the car’s commands to control the DVD and the TV (if the DVD and TV
models are compatible with the interface).

Dashboard Command

1 2

Steering Wheel Command

2

1

Button #

Note: the steering wheel commands are not compatible with the Ford Focus.

Simple touch

Channel - ---------- Track – ----------Button 1

Channel + Scan Track + EnterButton 2

2-seconds touch Simple touch 2-seconds touch

7

DVD CommandsTV Commands

FRONT CAMERA

When you put the car on reverse, then switch the gear to N or D, the front
camera will automatically appear on the screen. The camera will remain turned
on for 30 seconds, or until the car reaches the speed of 15 km/h (9.32 mph) or if
you press the BACK button on the steering wheel.

In addition to the automatic view of the camera, you can also access the camera
view at any moment by following these instructions:

• Press and hold the BACK button on the steering wheel for two seconds, in
order to view your rear camera; (rear camera visualization is not compatible with
Ford Ranger and Ford Ecosport)

• Simply touch the BACK button if you want to alter between the rear camera and
the front camera;

• Press and hold the BACK button on the steering wheel to exit the camera view
and return to the original menu.

BACK button on the steering wheel,
the same button used to operate the
functions on the on-board computer.

On a Ford Focus, follow the same
steps above but, instead of using the
BACK button, use the dashboard’s
SOURCE button.

8

Problem Solving

1. After installing the interface, the multimedia won’t turn on.

• Review the installation and check if the cables are connected according to the
images on page 3;

• Check if all the cables are well connected;

• Turn off the ignition, unplug the whip from the entertainment center, wait for 1
minute and replug the whip on the entertainment center again.

2. When I try to access AV1 or AV2, no sound will come out.

• Make sure the RCA “Audio Out” cable is connected to the multimedia audio in,
according to pictures on page 3;

• Check if you are selecting the AUX audio entry on the multimedia before
accessing the interface’s AV session.

9

Warranty

FAAFTECH assures their clients a 01 (one) year period against defects in

materials and workmanship, proved by presenting both the receipt of purchase
from the reseller to the costumer and the present Warranty Certificate filled,
observing the following:

1. FAAFTECH will null the warranty if Faaftech or their authorized technical
assistance concludes that the equipment suffered from damage caused by poor
usage, by inadequate installing, by accidents (crashes, falls, and others), or if
there are any signs of the product having been violated, adjusted or fixed by
non-authorized personnel;

2. The Warranty Certificate is only valid when filled and presented together
with the receipt from the reseller to the costumer, as well as the attendance
number that is generated by our Technical Support, which can be reached from
the numbers: [phone] (landlines only) or [phone]. From
Mondays to Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (GMT -03:00).

3. Any repairs and maintenances of the equipment still covered by the warranty
will be exclusively handled by FAAFTECH.

4. This warranty will not cover any products with unreadable or adulterated serial
code numbers.

5. The expenses with shipping, securing and packaging are not covered by this
warranty, and they are the full responsibility of the owner of this equipment.

WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
EQUIPMENT: FT-VF-FRD3

BUYER’S NAME:

PHONE NUMBER: ( )

ADDRESS:

DATE OF PURSHASE: RECEIPT NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

Attention: This Warranty Certificate is only valid when filled and presented together with the receipt from the

reseller to the costumer. Keep this in a safe place.

CITY:

ATTENDANCE NUMBER:

STATE/PROVINCE:

1 ANO

10

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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