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Mr12Volt CarPlay interface for PCM 3.1
Model No : P2000-PCM31MD
911
Boxster / Cayman
Panamera / Cayenne
Macan
Quick User Guide
1 - All you need to know before Installation
2 - Product Features
3 - Main Feature Operations
4 - Car Settings
5 - Sound Settings
6 - USB Supported Formats & Other Specs
7 - FAQ
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1 - All you need to know before Installation
Mr12volt interface emulates factory TV function of a Porsche PCM radio
and is connected through MOST bus of its function.
No coding of factory TV module is needed, once Mr12volt module is
successfully installed, the “TV” option will appear in the “TUNER” menu.
If there is a factory TV module already fitted in the PCM radio, it must be
disabled. ( However, factory TV Module fitted is a rare option in the
market )
Dip Switch Configuration
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2 - Product Features
Music & Video Playback ( Through USB Flash )
CarPlay
Android Auto
Mirroring
Bluetooth HF & Music Streaming
Reverse Camera Input ( Support up to AHD720P )
Front Camera Input
Passenger Side L/R Camera Input ( For the use of Blind Spot )
Reverse Grid Line
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) with 15 Band Equalizer Adjustment
Software Update available
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3 - Main Feature Operations
CarPlay/Android Auto
Support both wired and wireless CarPlay
To connect to CarPlay wirelessly, both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection
are required
For wired CarPlay & Android Auto : Use a genuine cable to connect
through the USB/Lightening connector. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connections
are NOT required in a wired connection.
How to connect CarPlay
Bluetooth connection ---> Turn on Wi-Fi and & use CarPlay ---> it will
start CarPlay on your screen after few seconds, it could take up to a
minute for a first time connection.
How to connect Android Auto
make a Bluetooth connection, Wi-Fi on phone will be on automatically
connected to Android Auto
: Search for Mr12volt_xxxx and pair to make a
: Search for MR12volt_xxx and pair to
Mirroring
iPhone
1. Disable CarPlay by turning off Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Connection on your
phone
2. Enter Mirroring menu on car display and choose iPhone
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3. Turn on Wi-Fi on phone, connect to “carplay_xxxx” ( PW is 88888888)
4. Go to Apple quick menu bar, select Screen Mirroring and select Mirroring
again
5. Phone display will appear on Car Display now
Android Phone
It is necessary to install “MLink” application on your Android phone, it can
be downloaded on www.mr12volt.com ( Go to SUPPORT ---> Download
---> P2000 mirroring)
Both Bluetooth & Hotspot connection are needed at all time for mirroring
Hotspot Setting :
1. 5GHz band must be selected
2. Enter Mirroring menu on car display and choose “Android”
3. Network name & Password on phone must be set same as shown on
Mr12volt “Mirroring” menu
4. Open M-LInk app-->turn on Bluetooth and Hotspot
5. When both Bluetooth and Hotspot are successfully connected, Phone
display will appear on Car Display
It is always best to open mirroring menu on car display prior to the
connection of Bluetooth, so that Android Auto does not overtake the
function of mirroring when first connected to Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
Phone contact list
Contact history
Dial Pad
Audio Streaming
BT Hands-free
When a call is incoming, answer and reject button will appear on display,
use MMI/i-Drive/Rotary button to select.
PCM Bluetooth HF and Mr12volt Bluetooth can be connected at the same
time. ( see below picture) When both are connected and a call is received,
PCM HF will take over Mr12volt HF and it can be answered through
phone button on steering wheel.
Mr12volt Does not support the integration of OEM microphone even with
the installation of a Y-cable. if you need to use Mr12volt HF or Voice
Command such as SIRI, the 3.5mm jack microphone supplied in the
package must be installed.
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4 - Car Settings
Car Setting
“Reverse Camera” settings
OE Camera (Default) - Select this when car is fitted with factory camera
AfterMarket 360 - Select this when car is installed with a aftermarket
camera ( support up to AHD720 only)
“Reverse condition” settings
Gear Position (Default) - Detects through CAN bus when car is in reverse.
Reverse State - Detects through 12v reverse light signal when reverse
(requires the manual wiring connection of a car reverse signal)
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When do i select “ Reverse State” ?
Mr12volt detects Car CAN bus with most of the car models in the market,
however in some cases particularly in older generation cars, when CAN bus
can’t be detected, it is necessary to manually detect camera through car
reverse light signal.
(Refer to the Porsche PCM3.1 Installation Diagram for more details )
“Starting front view” -
“Dedicated right view” - L/R Side camera setting (Blind Spot camera)
Can Active - Detects through CAN bus
12v Active - Detects through 12v side L/R light
Front Camera timer setting with 5s, 10s, 30s
“Reverse track”
camera only)
“Reverse Radar” - Option to turn ON / OFF of a Reverse Sensor (For
AfterMarket Reverse sensor only)
- Option to turn ON / OFF of a Parking Grid (For AfterMarket
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5 - Sound Settings
Sound Settings
DSP Built-In
Bass / Mid / Treble level adjustment with 15 bars customization
Factory default at Flat
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6 - USB Supported Formats & Other Specs
Music and Video Playback File Format
USB file format FAT32
Support USB2.0 , Hard disk memory
Supported music format : MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, DTS, OGG, FLAC, APE,
AMR
Supported video format : mkv, mp4, avi, wmv, rmvb, rm, mpg, mpeg, ts,
dat, asf, flv, vob
Supported Photo format : BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG
DOES NOT support folder management when browsing USB Music and
Video files
Other Data
Support Phone Charging through USB connector @ 500mAh
Support Loss-less Apple music through wireless
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7 - FAQ
Q : I have a CDR31 radio, does it work?
A :
It does not work on CDR31, it works on PCM3.1 only
Q: I have a non BOSE system, does it work ?
A:
It works on all PCM3.1 radio regardless if it’s a Bose system,
Burmester system or Standard system
Q: Do i need any coding for my PCM3.1 radio ?
A:
No coding or factory TV module is needed, Mr12volt CarPlay module
triggers TV option after connecting to PCM radio, "TV" icon will appear
in the “TUNER” menu right away.
Q: What if i have a factory TV module fitted ?
A:
Factory TV module must be disabled in this case, use a loop connector
to bypass the TV module. It could be purchased from mr12volt website.
Q; Can i use my PCM Bluetooth HF while connected to Mr12volt
Bluetooth ?
A:
Yes, they can be connected at the same time, PCM HF will take over
Mr12volt when a call is coming in and it can be answered through phone
button on steering wheel.
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